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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
April 11, 1994
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ITEM NO. 02.
BICYCLE TRAILS CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING OF March 7, 1994
The meeting was called to order at the Police Facility
at 870 Santa Barbara Drive at 7:10 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Johnson, Scott Truesdell, Val
Skoro, Joann Lombardo, Michael
Kranzley, Paul Watkins, Barbara
Gaughran, Joe DeCarlo, Don Harvey,
Cindy Gittleman, and Burt Field
CITY COUNCILWOMAN: Evelyn Hart
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Steve Badum
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, 1994
Minutes of February 7, 1994 were corrected to show that
Cindy Gittleman was in attendance. Paul Watkins
requested a more complete taking and reporting of the
meeting minutes. The new secretary stated that she
will do her best to honor his request.
III. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. city council
Evelyn Hart said there was nothing new to report.
B. Bike Safety
Scott Truesdell passed out the 1993 Bike Accident
Report for the Committee's perusal.
C. Back Bay Drive
Steve Badum reported that Back Bay Drive was
closed during the rain. New signage basically is
replacing old. The main issue is that there is a
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lack of space for pedestrians. Those sensitive to
the environment are against building a sidewalk.
A joint study was proposed some time ago, but it
never happened due to a lack of funds.
When asked for her input, Evelyn Hart stated that
the Council is split regarding whether automobile
traffic should be restricted. Evelyn personally
feels that Back Bay Drive should remain open.
It was decided that the City will contact UCI
concerning a "free" comprehensive study of the
Back Bay Drive area. If UCI is interested, the
City Council will then try to get other agencies
involved which would include County and State Fish
and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Coastal
Commission, and other Newport Beach agencies.
Steve Badum will make the initial effort to
stimulate action regarding the above, but he also
reiterated that the basic problem is a lack of
space and funding.
D. Trails Planning
Don Harvey reported on the General Plan and stated
that there is a proposed Bike Act Plan which
would, if approved, establish a 1% fuel sales tax,
generating $14 million per year; and 2% would be
allocated to Bike trails. But first the City must
have a plan to include an estimate of the number
of bicyclists at certain places and Caltrans
traffic counts.
Steve stated that the City is currently working on
ride -sharing statistics; how many ride bikes to
work; origin and destination; and what routes are
used. The question was asked concerning funding.
The City has limited funding so funds will be
based on plan the City needs to prepare.
The Bike Committee's goal is to establish who will
prepare a Bike Act Plan. Steve will address this
issue and will send copies of the Master Plan to
all Committee members.
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Steve also reported that the MacArthur widening is
in the design phase and anticipate construction to
begin sometime in the fall.
Commuter
Don Harvey reported that the Santa Ana River Trail
is now open all the way with one small detour.
However on April 1 it will close again.
Cindy Gittleman stated that for many new members,
a background and interpretation of various
concepts and terminology is needed so that the
Committee will be better able to respond and
participate in discussions regarding Trails
Planning and Commuter reports. In response, Don
stated that OCTA (Orange County Transit Authority)
has produced a bike commuter master plan. A
network will also be produced including cost
feasibility. Additionally, SCAG (Southern
California Association of Governments) is
emphasizing bike trail enhancement because it is
less costly than building roadways.
Bike Event
As background information, Joann stated that the
Bike Event is a 9 mile ride around the Back Bay.
This is an annual event which is planned,
implemented, and staffed by the Bicycle Trails
Committee in conjunction with the City. The date
of October 16 was chosen and will be submitted to
Ed Walsh for his approval. It is important that
the event is not in conflict with any other major
City events.
Joe DeCarlo and Randy Johnson may co-chair the
Bike Event. Joann stated that new sponsors will
be needed because some of the old ones (Der Wiener
schnitzel, etc.) have dropped out. It was
mentioned that Ed Walsh could help with sponsor
involvement.
G. Seashore Drive
Due to the time spent on other issues, Joann
stated that the meeting policy is to try to
adjourn by 8:30 p.m., and because of the enormity
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of the Seashore Drive Bike Trail issue, that it be
tabled until the April meeting. It was agreed
that Seashore will be place first on the April
meeting agenda.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Cindy asked about Mariner's Mile. There was nothing
specific to report.
V. NEW BUSINESS
The meeting was closed with all members wanting to
convey sympathy to Fran Farrer regarding the recent
loss of her husband. Joann volunteered to arrange for
a plant and card to be delivered to her.
VI. NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting will be Monday, April 4, 1994.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Gaughran
Secretary
BG: so
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