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Home My WebLink About02/06/2017 - Regular Agenda Packet - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD February 6, 2017 3:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas AGENDA BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD Monday, February 6, 2017, 3:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840 1. Call to Order 2. Hear Visitors - At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Board on issues not already scheduled on today's agenda. The citizen presentations will be limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address the Board and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The Board will receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.) 3. Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting Absences. • Phillip Lasley ~ January 9, 2017 • Andrew Middleton ~ January 9, 2017 • Molly Fierro ~ January 9, 2017 4. Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting Minutes. • January 9, 2017 5. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following items: • The Lick Creek Greenway Trail • Holleman Drive South Widening Project • The Retreat at College Station Rezoning 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding sidewalk projects and priorities. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan Update. 8. Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings. • February 16, 2017 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall, Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • March 2, 2017 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall, Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • March 6, 2017 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board ~ City Hall, Council Chambers ~ 3:00 p.m. 9. Possible action and discussion on future agenda items – A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. 10. Adjourn. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board of the City of College Station, Texas will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. APPROVED: By________________________________ City Manager I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on January 30, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By_________________________________ City Secretary This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979) 764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations. Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder With an Openly Carried Handgun. “Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly” Codigo Penal §30.07. Trespasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia. “Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre” Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Phil Lasley Request Submitted on January 2, 2017 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of January 9, 2017 for the reason(s) specified: (Date) I will be out of town for a conference and will not be able to attend. Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Andrew Middleton Request Submitted on December 30, 2016 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of January 9, 2017 for the reason(s) specified: (Date) I will not be able to attend this meeting. Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Molly Fierro Request Submitted on January 9, 2017 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of January 9, 2017 for the reason(s) specified: (Date) I will be out sick. MINUTES BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD Monday, January 9, 2017 3:00 PM College Station City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Blanche Brick, Brandon Boatcallie, Jon Denton, Tina Evans MEMBERS ABSENT: Molly Fierro, Phillip Lasley, Andrew Middleton STAFF PRESENT: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Senior Program Manager Venessa Garza, Board Secretary Amber Johnson AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order. Chairman Brick called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors There were no visitors present who wished to address the board. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. Board Member Boatcallie motioned to approve the meeting minutes from December 5, 2016. The motion was seconded by Board Member Evans and was approved (4-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following items: The Lick Creek Greenway Trail. Senior Program Manager Garza presented this item to the board. The Lick Creek Greenway Trail is nearing completion the only item left to address is a TDLR inspection. After this inspection has been completed a formal announcement will be released regarding the completion of the project. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Capital Improvement Projects for FY18 that include bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Senior Program Manager Garza presented this item to the board. Ms. Garza stated that this is a yearly agenda item to present the board with information regarding Capital Improvement Projects that involve bicycle and pedestrian facilities for the current fiscal year. Chairman Brick asked if the project budgets included the land price. Manager Garza stated that the project budget totals depend on the project. Chairman Brick asked how the project on Holleman Drive South from North Dowling to Rock Prairie Rd W is being funded. Manager Garza stated the project is funded by certificates of obligation and some money was available from the sidewalk zone funds. Chairman Brick asked if any of the projects could be cover by impact fees. Manager Garza stated that she didn’t believe that could be covered by impact fees as the projects were already underway and roadway impact fees aren’t currently being assessed. Board Member Boatcallie asked if the project at Capstone and Barron was going to be signalized. Ms. Garza stated that she was unsure if the intersection was going to be signalized but that she would check with the project manager. The board held a general discussion of the upcoming capital improvement projects. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan Update. Senior Program Manager Garza presented this item to the board. A public meeting will be held on February 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeting and Training Facility at 1603 Graham Road. The goal of the update is to identify gaps in service since the plan was adopted in 2010. The update will comprise of a combination of citizen feedback, a staff resource team, and the board’s input. Staff’s goal is to adopt a new Master plan by June or July of 2017. The board will be asked to provide a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission who will then provide a recommendation to City Council. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings. • January 19, 2017 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall, Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • February 2, 2017 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall, Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • February 6, 2017 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board ~ City Hall, Council Chambers ~ 3:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items – A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Manager Garza stated that Board Member Fierro would like to share information with the board regarding the bike system in Mexico City. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ Blanche Brick, Chairman Amber Johnson, Board Secretary