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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 09 17 Consent 300 Unapproved Minutes of the June 19, 2013 Regular Meeting CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE CO REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 2013 swe CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Wednesday, June 19, 2013 of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee was called to Order at 5:31 p.m. by Chairperson William B. Carpenter in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson William B. Carpenter, present Vice-Chairperson Gary Brook, present Committee Member Larry Hartman, absent Committee Member Kok Wan Mah,present Committee Member Don Purcell, present Assistant to the City Clerk Sean Beaudet, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Assistant to the City Clerk Beaudet mentioned Agenda Item "603" and noted that this Agenda Item as discussed with Chairperson Carpenter would allow the Committee as a whole, to agree on what Agenda Items the majority of the Committee wished to discuss at a future meeting, which meets with how Committees normally work. REGULAR AGENDA- PART I REGULAR 600. Office Of The City Clerk Requesting The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Hold An Election For Chairperson For 2013. "I NOMINATE BILL CARPENTER." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON BROOK. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MAH. DISCUSSION. WITH NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK BEAUDET ASKED "DO YOU ACCEPT?" CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER REPLIED "YES. I ACCEPT IT." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 19,2013 PAGE 2 OF 6 lalrow VOTE: CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON BROOK: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER MAH: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER PURCELL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 601. Office Of The City Clerk Requesting The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Hold An Election For Vice-Chairperson For 2013. "I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE MR. GARY BROOK." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MAH. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PURCELL. DISCUSSION. WITH NO OTHER NOMINATIONS, VICE CHAIRPERSON BROOK CONFIRMED "I AM WILLING, YES." VOTE: VICE CHAIRPERSON BROOK: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER MAH: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER PURCELL: AYE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 100. Not Used CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 200. Office Of The City Clerk , Requesting Approval Of The January 30, 2013 (Rescheduled from December 19, 2012) Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE" THE MINUTES. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MAH. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON BROOK. BRIEF DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 19,2013 g5=4 PAGE 3 OF 6 r=y VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER MAH: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER PURCELL: AYE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE --r VICE CHAIRPERSON BROOK: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Vice-Chairperson Gary Brook stated, "When I reviewed these Minutes, I had a renewed appreciation of what Bill Carpenter does for this Committee. You really did a lot for us in that meeting and I think you are to be commended." Chairperson Carpenter replied "Thank you." AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 300. Not Used 400. REPORTS Committee Member Don Purcell presented a few photographs of the Cross Seminole Trail and commented on overgrowth of foliage at various locations. Specifically, Committee Member Purcell mentioned the trees on State Road 434, west of the Parkstone Community and asked "If the City has jurisdiction on this sidewalk or whether it is a State or County issue?" Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department mentioned issues with the previous landscape company and noted "We actually got some feedback from DOT (Department of Transportation) on this as well. So, you should see this begin to be cleaned up, either by them or the interim contract that we put in place." Further discussion followed on having the issue resolved before the 4th of July event to ensure pedestrian safety. With regards to discussion on shrubbery spacing on the Cross Seminole Trail, Mr. Stevenson assured that he would review the standards in the contract. Continuing with Reports, Assistant to the City Clerk Beaudet mentioned that the Board and Committee Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Mayor and City Commission was to be held on Friday, August 9th, 2013 and noted that a "Save the Date" email had been distributed. Brief discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 19,2013 PAGE 4 OF 6 ro,T,41 Chairperson Carpenter began his Report by mentioning the possibility of a traffic stop sign at Tuskawilla Road and the Cross Seminole Trail and asked for an update. Mr. Stevenson answered "We had decided, if you'll notice, that triangle has been trimmed back. I think the sight triangle has been greatly improved. To put a stop sign on Tuskawilla (Road) would be probably a little intrusive to traffic. There is a lot of traffic going up through there." Further comments. Next, with an update on the "Wayfinding Project", funding was discussed and the Committee Members expressed their support for the project and wanted it included in the next Budget year. Mr. Stevenson remarked, "We will not miss the funding." Vice- Chairperson Brook said to Mr. Stevenson, "That is what I wanted to hear." Further discussion. In other reports Chairperson Carpenter mentioned the "Ride to the YMCA" Program, an article possibly being in the City issued newsletter about bicycles having lights on them after dusk, neighborhood bicycle racks, the"Best Foot Forward"program, and the LYNX flex bus trial. In addition, Chairperson handed out a copy of the MetroPlan Annual Report and copies of a SunRail brochure entitled, "A Better Way To Go". Further discussion on the Seminole County Master Trail Plan, the missing link section of the Cross Seminole Trail, and the CSX train crossing. Improvements to the intersection of State Road 434 and Tuskawilla Road were referenced by Mr. Stevenson. Chairperson Carpenter requested if Staff could keep the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee informed on the progress. Mr. Stevenson nodded in agreement. No objections by the rest of the Committee were noted. Further discussion. Next, Chairperson Carpenter showed and narrated a PowerPoint Presentation titled "I Am Traffic, I Am Part of the System"by CommuteOrlando. Tape 1 Side B Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director, Parks and Recreation Department introduced himself and noted he was very interested in working with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee in connecting the Parks System with bicycle and pedestrians trails through future planning designs. Mr. Caldwell also encouraged the members to visit all of the City parks to get a better idea of the connectivity issues. Committee Member Kok Wan Mah inquired, "Are there any existing deficiencies that you have identified already that we can start to consider as we visit — whether it is Trotwood Park, Sam Smith, or wherever else." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 19,2013 1=1 PAGE 5 OF 6 rara.y Mr. Caldwell replied "Yes, Sir. There are several areas with crosswalks. There are areas of connectivity. Probably those are the two (2), but there are several areas in all of the parks that have those, then there are some that have no connectivity, no trails — there is only one way to get to the park. By a car." Further comments. seta Lastly, the "Master Plan of Bicycle Access" was briefly discussed. Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Caldwell offered to redistribute the Master Plan to the Committee Members and also place the document on the City's website. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Carpenter opened "Public Input". No one spoke. Chairperson Carpenter closed "Public Input". PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 500. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA- PART II REGULAR 602. Office of the City Clerk Requesting The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee To Consider Moving the December 18,2013 Regular Meeting To An Earlier Date. Discussion. "I MAKE A MOTION TO MOVE THE DECEMBER 18TH, (2013) MEETING TO DECEMBER 12TH, (2013)." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MAH. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON BROOK. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER MAH: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER PURCELL: AYE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON BROOK: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING—JUNE 19,2013 PAGE 6 OF 6 rowA REGULAR 603. Community Development Department—Planning Division Requesting The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Members Consider, Discuss,And Propose Possible Future Agenda Items. Mr. Stevenson addressed the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee by stating "What I am getting out of tonight is I think we have two (2) for the next meeting. One would be an update on Market Square. Also an update and possible presentation of the "Wayfinding Signage"package. I would like to add those two (2)to the mix." Discussion. With further comments on Agenda Items, Assistant to the City Clerk Beaudet mentioned further that this Agenda Item is to afford the Committee a formal opportunity to decide on what will be discussed at the next Committee Meeting; and explained the connection to the Sunshine Law and communications. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Carpenter opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Chairperson Carpenter closed "Public Input". ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Carpenter adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:44 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: SEAN BEAUDET ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK APPROVED: WILLIAM B. CARPENTER, CHAIRPERSON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the , 2013 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.