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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/2022 - Agenda Packet - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board College Station, TX Meeting Agenda Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board 1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840 Internet: https://zoom.us/j/82626826914 Phone: 888 475 4499 and Webinar ID: 826 2682 6914 The City Council may or may not attend this meeting. October 17, 2022 3:30 PM City Hall Bush 4141 Community Room College Station, TX Page 1 Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the meeting body will be present in the physical location stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating by videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The City uses a third- party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is unavailable, meeting access and participation will be in-person only. 1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests. 2. Hear Visitors. At this time, the Chairperson will open the floor to citizens wishing to address issues not already scheduled on today's agenda. Each citizen’s presentation will be limited to three minutes in order to allow adequate time for the completion of the agenda items. Comments will be received and city staff may be asked to look into the matter, or the matter may be placed on a future agenda for discussion. A recording may be made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record. 3. Agenda Items 3.1. Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. Attachments: 1. September 19, 2022 Minutes 3.2. Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Commission on an ordinance amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by amending the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to remove a portion of a planned multi-use path along Lick Creek Tributary 10 between Rock Prairie Road and Double Mountain Road. Attachments: 1. Staff Report 2. Vicinity Map 3. Aerial 4. Bike Plan Amendment Exhibit 5. Pedestrian Plan Amendment Exhibit 6. Applicant's Supporting Information 3.3. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on planned modifications to the Lick Creek Trail at its intersection with Midtown Drive. Attachments: 1. Lick Creek Trail Improvements at Midtown Drive 3.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the development of activities for National Bike Month in May 2023, including a Cycle with Council event. Page 1 of 20 Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Page 2 October 17, 2022 3.5. Presentation and discussion regarding the following items related to biking, walking, and greenways: a. City’s Comprehensive Plan b. Future City Council Meetings c. Capital and Private Project Updates 3.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings. a. November 14, 2022 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board Meeting at 3:30 p.m. 4. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items. A 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. 5. Adjourn. Adjournment into Executive Session may occur in order to consider any item listed on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website and at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on October 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. 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. Traspasar 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, Page 2 of 20 Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Page 3 October 17, 2022 Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.” Page 3 of 20 MINUTES BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Monday, September 19, 2022, 3:00 PM Bush 4141 Community Room MEMBERS PRESENT:Chairperson Elizabeth Cunha, Kathy Langlotz, Joy Chmelar, Brad Brimley, Dennis Jansen, and Jake Madewell. MEMBERS ABSENT:Rebecca Brooker STAFF PRESENT:City Manager Brian Woods, Director Michael Ostrowski, City Engineer Carol Cotter, Transportation Planning Coordinator Jason Schubert, Mobility Engineer Katherine Beaman-Jamael and Board Secretary Grecia Fuentes. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order and consider absence requests. Chairperson Cunha called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. There were no absence requests for consideration. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors. There were no visitors who requested to speak. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Agenda Items. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes. Board Member Brimley motioned to approve the minutes from August 15, 2022. The motion was seconded by Board Member Madewell. The minutes were approved (6-0). Agenda Item NO. 3.3 was considered before Agenda Item NO. 3.2. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2: Update regarding staff reorganization related to bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways duties. Mr. Woods spoke to the Board about the staff reorganization regarding bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways duties and asked the Board if anyone had any questions regarding this. Board Member Jansen stated Venessa Garza had a certain title, but that title will now be replaced by 2-3 people who will have joint responsibility including roadways. Venessa was a big advocate for bikeways and sidewalks. It concerned him what is going to be more important to them. Page 4 of 20 Mr. Woods stated the City was already looking into adding more people before they knew Venessa was leaving. Having more people that work across different pieces of mobility is better overall. It was set up this way so that this Board could have more resources towards bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways. Roads will be built no matter what, but what we want is for them to also look at things that need to be built along with those roads, not just the roads. Doing this will have people see the value in those. Where Venessa works now it is also integrated. Chairperson Cunha asked when the new person is hired would they be seen in person at Board meetings. Mr. Woods stated that Jason Schubert is the Board liaison. Mr. Ostrowski said that the other staff will be attending the meetings, as they may be the lead on a particular item. Mr. Schubert added that staff will be present at the Board meetings. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation of an amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.3K Sidewalks to adjust the sidewalk zones used for fee in lieu of construction and other sidewalk related requirements. Mr. Schubert made a presentation regarding the proposed amendment for sidewalk zones and other sidewalk requirements. Board Member Jansen asked if funds from one zone could be spent in a different zone. Mr. Schubert stated that funds must be spent in the zones that they originated from. However, there may be situations where projects occur near zone boundaries where funds from an adjacent zone could be used. Board Member Jansen asked, what is the reason for having four different zones if the money from one can’t be spent on another. Why is the money not being spent where it is more needed. Chairperson Cunha stated that the funding for each zone usually comes from the fee that the developer in that area has to pay. The City states to the developer that the fee collected will go towards that area or the nearest area. That is the idea behind zones is that the developer feels like they are getting something for putting that money in. Mr. Ostrowski stated that where you are collecting the money is where you should be spending the money, or close to where the money is being collected. Board member Brimley asked if there was anything saying how big it needs to be or how close it should be. Mr. Schubert stated he is not aware of any specifications for sidewalk zones. State law allows roadway impact fee zones to be up to six miles. Chairperson Cunha asked if the sidewalk fee money has to be returned after 10 years. Mr. Schubert stated it is actually in the ordinance that it is within 7 years currently. Board Member Brimley stated he was wanting to know what are all the different funds that go into sidewalks. Mr. Schubert stated that some bond funds come for bigger projects like the capital projects funds. Page 5 of 20 Mr. Woods clarified that these specific funds cannot go anywhere else. It has to be sidewalk funds. From a City perspective and another way to do it outside the bond would be as part of another capital project. There is also other City funds for street and sidewalk repairs. There is no line stated in the budget stating that the City will spend a specific amount on non-street related mobility projects. Board Member Brimley asked if it ever happens where the City applies a part of a fund from capital projects that pertains to sidewalks. Mr. Woods stated that is the main thing he is talking about. Bikes and pedestrian are separated out of all the other main transportation projects that are always happening. One of the main things you can do with these funds is look at what projects are already happening that have components related to pedestrians, bikes, and sidewalks. A lot of those times the project can be improved. For example, a sidewalk can be made wider than it was originally intended to be. Board member Brimley made motion to recommend approval of the proposed amendments. The motion was seconded by Board Member Madewell. The Board approved the motion (6- 0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.4: Presentation and possible action regarding National Bike Month including the Cycle with Council event. Board members had a general discussion of the Cycle with Council event for 2023. They talked about other alternative routes to use for next year and routes they have already explored. Chairperson Cunha discussed a 5-mile bike route by the College Station utility building on Graham Road that would utilize multi-use paths along the old Arnold Road and Hibiscus Street rights-of-way. Board Member Brimley asked if trees could be planted to provide shade along the multi-use path in the old Arnold Road right-of-way behind College Station Middle School. Mr. Ostrowski stated he was providing a presentation to City Council regarding tree planting and could look at adding this area as a consideration. Board Member Madewell also shared three bike routes that he mapped out using the Map My Ride application. Board members agreed to try out the routes suggested and come back with feedback by next meeting. Chairperson Cunha shared the MS150 committee meeting date information for Board members to join if they wanted to. She also stated a Proclamation could be done with Council for National Bike Month. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.5: Presentation and discussion regarding the following items related to biking, walking, and greenways: a. City’s Comprehensive Plan – Board Member Chmelar went over the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3 Section regarding Historic Preservation. She went on a bike ride over the summer in July and saw a historic themed trail and thought the City could develop a path with historic markers. Chairperson Cunha encouraged Board Member Chmelar to go to the City’s Historic Preservation Page 6 of 20 Committee to discuss. Board Member Madewell will provide an overview for the upcoming meeting in October. b. Future City Council Meetings – Mr. Schubert stated that at a recent City Council meeting a contract was approved for the Traffic Calming Program that would include the installation of a midblock pedestrian crossing with ramps in Pebble Creek for a neighborhood park. He also mentioned that an upcoming City Council meeting would include a contract to construct ballfields at Texas Independence Ballpark along Rock Prairie Road that would include sidewalks within the park area. c. Capital and Private Project Updates – Mr. Schubert stated that there have been discussions with the Capital Improvement Projects department, and they would provide an update of the planned modifications to the Lick Creek Trail near Midtown Drive at a future meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Discussion and possible action 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. Board Member Brimley asked if there is any way the Board can know of any projects, including capital projects underway where they can have input on the project sooner in the process. Mr. Ostrowski stated he would discuss the internal process with staff and get back to the Board. Chairperson Cunha pointed out the agenda item that mentions Future City Council meetings and Capital Project updates. This way any Board member interested in attending a Council meeting can join in and voice your opinion regarding the item. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ Elizabeth Cunha, Chairperson Grecia Fuentes, Board Secretary Page 7 of 20 1 October 17, 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Remove a Portion of Multi-Use Path from the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan To:Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advsiory Board From:Jason Schubert, Transportation Planning Coordinator Agenda Caption: Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Commission on an ordinance amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by amending the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to remove a portion of a planned multi-use path along Lick Creek Tributary 10 between Rock Prairie Road and Double Mountain Road. Case #CPA2022-000008 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment that would remove a portion of mulit-use path from the bicycle and pedestrian facilities planned in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. Summary: The applicant is requesting to amend the Comprehensive Plan by amending the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master to remove a portion of multi-use path along Lick Creek Tribuatary 10 between Rock Prairie Road and Double Mountain Road. As per the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board is to make recommendations regarding proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments that relate to biking, walking, and greenways. The item is tentatively scheduled for the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation at their November 3, 2022 meeting. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to have final consideration of the request at their November 21, 2022 meeting. When considering an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, the UDO provides the below five review criteria: REVIEW CRITERIA 1.Changed or changing conditions in the subject area of the City: The planned multi-use path is located along Lick Creek Tributary 10 that intersects Rock Prairie Road within Phase 109 of the developing Midtown Reserve residential subdivision. The path was included as part of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan when it was adopted in 2010. The subject property is designated on the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use and Character Map as Natural & Open Areas along the tributary. The surrounding area on this side of Rock Prairie Road is designated as Mixed Residential which is intended for moderate density residential development. The opposite side of Rock Prairie Road is designated as Estate Residential intended for acreage residential lots. The surrounding area has been developing in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The adjacent part of the development is future Phase 115 in which the developer has chosen not to further subdivide the approximate 4.5 acres and would like to utilize for one single-family home. 2.Compatibility with the existing uses, development patterns, and character of the immediate area concerned, the general area, and the City as a whole: The applicant has stated that removal of this section of multi-use path will help maintain the integrity of their unique residential property and provide additional privacy. If the planned path terminates at Double Moutain Road instead of extending up to Rock Prairie Road, path users could utilize the sidewalks and bike lanes along Page 8 of 20 2 the future road to access Rock Prairie Road. To the south, the planned path extends along the Lick Creek tributary, connects to the upcoming Texas Independence Ballpark site, and eventually across Lick Creek to the existing Lick Creek Trail. Multi-use paths are planned throughout natural areas of the City. When adjacent to residential areas, typically some type of fencing is installed for privacy and security purposes. The subject property is zoned PDD Planned Development District and the planned multi-use path is identified on the PDD Concept Plan to be constructed. If the amendment is approved, the applicant will also need to rezone the property to remove the requirement to construct this portion of the multi-use path. 3.Impact on environmentally sensitive and natural areas: Lick Creek Tributary 10 is identified on the FEMA maps as a watercourse but is not designated as FEMA floodplain in this portion of the tributary. The multi-use path is located within proposed Common Area of Phase 109 of the development so the area along the tributary area will be set aside from development. Not constructing the path would lessen the amount of environment impact. 4.Impacts on infrastructure including water, wastewater, drainage, and the transportation network: The proposed amendment does not impact water or wastewater services and the planned multi-use path is located along an existing tributary. The path would intersect Rock Prairie Road between Town Lake Drive and the future extension of Double Mountain Road that will align across from Harris Drive. The distance along Rock Prairie Road between these two intersecting streets is approximately a half mile, exceeding the 900-foot maximum block length between streets in this area. When the Preliminary Plan for the development was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission in December 2021, a block length waiver was granted along Rock Prairie Road so the applicant would not be required to construct a public street through this section. Removal of the planned multi-use path would further reduce bicycle and pedestrian connectivity along this corridor. The widening of Rock Prairie is identified as a proposition on the November 2022 City bond election. When the widening occurs, bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be constructed along Rock Prairie Road and connect to the planned path. 5.Consistency with the goals and strategies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan: Two of the primary goals of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan are to Improve Connectivity and Accessibility and to Increase Bicycling and Walking Outdoors. Removal of this portion of multi-use path would dimish the realization of those goals in this area of the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends denial of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment that would remove a portion of multi-use path from the bicycle and pedestrian facilities planned in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Vicinity Map 2. Aerial 3. Bike Plan Amendment Exhibit 4. Pedestrian Plan Amendment Exhibit 5. Applicant’s Supporting Information Page 9 of 20 Page 10 of 20 Page 11 of 20 Page 12 of 20 Page 13 of 20 Page 14 of 20 Page 15 of 20 Page 16 of 20 Page 17 of 20 1 October 17, 2022 Update on Planned Modifications to the Lick Creek Trail at its intersection with Midtown Drive. To:Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advsiory Board From:Capital Improvements Project Department Agenda Caption: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on planned modifications to the Lick Creek Trail at its intersection with Midtown Drive. Summary: As requested by the Board, the Capital Improvement Projects department will provide an update on the Lick Creek Hike & Bike Trail Improvements Project. Initially completed as part of the Lakeway Drive (now called Midtown Drive) extension project in 2019, the Lick Creek Hike & Bike Trail underpass of Midtown Drive has continued to see sediment deposition during rain events. In May 2021, Council was presented with two possible options for the trail crossing. One option was to raise the trail approximately two feet to reduce the sediment deposition and the frequency Parks and Recreation department staff need to clean and power wash the trail. The second was an at grade crossing of Midtown Drive. Council direction was for the former option. This presentation will provide the Board with update on the design. SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Lick Creek Trail Improvements at Midtown Drive Page 18 of 20 3'x3' Yard Inlet 3'x3' Ya rd Inle t 15" S.E.T. (Pr ecast ) 12" Sloped Headwall 12" Sloped Headwall SD SD SD Vent Pipe EB SD 3'x3' Yard Inlet 3'x3' Ya rd Inle t 15" S.E.T. (Pr ecast ) 12" Sloped Headwall 12" Sloped Headwall 9+5010+0011+00 12+0 0 13+0 0 14+00 14+75BP: 9+50.00 EP : 1 4 + 7 5 . 0 0PI: 11+97.72PI: 12+93.31PC: 13+84.23 PC: 10+21.44 PC: 9+76.38 PT: 14+37.19 PT: 11+05.44 PT: 10+01.23 L4L2L1C3 C2 C10+00 1 + 0 0 2+ 0 0 2+82 BP: 0+00.00 EP: 2+81.84 PC: 2+38.55 PC: 1+82.21 PC: 1+44.72 PC: 1+22.53 PC: 0+55.38 PT: 2+66.14 PT: 1+94.86 PT: 1+58.15PT: 1+30.75 PT: 1+03.26 L5 L10 L 6 L7 L 8 L9 C8 C 7 C 6 C5 C4 Curve Table: Alignments Curve # C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 Radius 80.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 Length 47.89 8.22 13.42 12.65 27.59 Chord Direction S65° 54' 14.34"E S53° 27' 55.15"E S50° 28' 58.00"E S50° 02' 19.09"E S88° 54' 26.16"E Curve Table: Alignments Curve # C1 C2 C3 Radius 40.00 45.00 40.00 Length 24.85 84.00 52.96 Chord Direction N21° 07' 24.68"E N56° 48' 12.26"E N72° 21' 09.08"E Line Table: Alignments Line # L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 Length 55.38 19.27 13.97 24.07 43.69 15.69 Direction S83° 03' 05.75"E S48° 45' 22.93"E S58° 10' 27.38"E S42° 47' 28.63"E S57° 17' 09.55"E N59° 28' 17.23"E Start Point (3575847.88,10196580.03) (3575945.92,10196554.08) (3575967.00,10196536.49) (3575989.20,10196520.60) (3576015.22,10196494.84) (3576078.19,10196470.73) End Point (3575902.85,10196573.34) (3575960.41,10196541.37) (3575978.87,10196529.12) (3576005.55,10196502.94) (3576051.97,10196471.23) (3576091.70,10196478.70) Line Table: Alignments Line # L1 L2 L4 Length 26.38 20.21 37.81 Direction N38° 55' 14.08"E N3° 19' 35.28"E N34° 25' 28.93"E Start Point (3575844.53,10196528.60) (3575869.91,10196571.93) (3576239.97,10196549.99) End Point (3575861.10,10196549.13) (3575871.08,10196592.11) (3576261.34,10196581.18)LICK CREEK HIKE & BIKE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTSRevisionsOCTOBER 2022 Designed by: JJM Drawn By: SBChecked By: JJM PROJECT BENCHMARK: www.mitchellandmorgan.com PLAN & DESIGN SPECIALISTS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING HYDRAULICS* * * * HYDROLOGY UTILITIES STREETS SITE PLANS SUBDIVISIONS 3204 EARL RUDDER FWY S COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840 T.979.260.6963 F.979.260.3564 TX FIRM# F-1443 Firm # F1443 10/5/2022 SW2Project Layout DataScale: 1 inch = 40 feet Page 5 of 19Page 19 of 20 SD SD SD Vent Pipe EB SD 20 ' P u b l i c U t i l i t y E a s e m e n t & A c c e s s E a s em e n t - 1 2 9 5 6 / 2 4 ( p l a t ) 10 ' U t i l i t y E a s em e n t - 9 3 9 / 2 0 9 ( p l a t ) 525 S.Y. OF EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK TO BE REMOVED EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK TO BE REMAIN EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK TO BE REMAIN EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK TO BE REMAIN MIDTOWN DR IVE EXISTING TREE TO BE REMOVED EXISTING GRATE INLET TO REMAIN IN PLACE, TO BE EXTENDED UP TO NEW GRADE AND CONVERTED INTO JUNCTION BOX EXISTING HEADWALL TO REMAIN EXISTING HEADWALL TO REMAIN EXISTING JUNCTION BOX TO REMAIN EXISTING STORM DRAIN LINE TO REMAIN EXISTING STORM DRAIN LINE TO REMAIN EXISTING STORM DRAIN LINE TO REMAIN EXISTING STORM DRAIN LINE TO REMAIN 114 S.Y. OF EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK TO BE DEMOLISHED (Diam Max <12") AND LEFT IN PLACE EXISTING STORM DRAIN J-BOX TO REMAIN IN PLACE, TO BE EXTENDED UP TO NEW GRADE EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN LICK CREEK HIKE & BIKE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTSRevisionsOCTOBER 2022 Designed by: JJM Drawn By: SBChecked By: JJM PROJECT BENCHMARK: www.mitchellandmorgan.com PLAN & DESIGN SPECIALISTS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING HYDRAULICS* * * * HYDROLOGY UTILITIES STREETS SITE PLANS SUBDIVISIONS 3204 EARL RUDDER FWY S COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840 T.979.260.6963 F.979.260.3564 TX FIRM# F-1443 Firm # F1443 10/5/2022 SW8Demolition PlanScale: 1 inch = 40 feet Page 11 of 19Page 20 of 20