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Home My WebLink About12/03/2009 - Minutes ` �„ ,�, i � � City of�,� . �,, , � �, - 1• � .> �� ,��'�� . �� ` CITY OF RENTON RENTON NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY CaMMtTI'EE Meeting Minutes December 3, 20q9 Next Committee Meeting: Next regular meeting is scheduled for June 3, 207.0, 4:30—5:3Q p.m., Conference Room 511 Renton City Ha11,5t�' �loor, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,WA Committee Members Present: Bob Elliot, Margaret Feaster, Dorothy Flower, Pete Maas, Robert Peterson, Frances Pieper,Janene Sestak, and Paul Wantzelius Committee Members Absent: Jean Hobart and Craig Paynter City Staff Present: Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Naturai Resources Director Margie Beitner, Recording Secretary, Community Services Administration Guests: Ron {Earl) Pieper The meeting was called to order by Pete Maas at 4:30 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Bob Elliot made a motion to approve the agenda as written. Margaret Feaster seconded the motion; all were in favor, agenda approved. ll. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Pete Maas rnade a motion to approve the May 7, 2009, meeting minutes as written. Bob Elliot seconded the motion; all were in favor, minutes approved. Itt. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. H:IPARKSIPKS Secretary12010 Files12U10-011 mb{NonMotorized-Dec09 Minutes).doc � '�w.r '�rrr' Renton Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee • December 3,2009,Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 iV. COMMI7TEE COMMUNICATION 1. Pete Maas shared an emai) announcement from WSD07 for upcoming installation of rumble strips along portions of SR 169 and SR 900. He also noted that these rumble strips can be a real problem for cyclists unfess four (4)feet on each side is left clear. 2. Pete Maas routed another article entit[ed, "fVew Law for Bicycle and � Motorcycle Detection at Traffic Signals." Washington State has a new law to ; increase detection of bicycles and motorcycles at traffic signals. The !aw took j effect on luly 26, 2009, and affects afl Washington cities and counties as well ' as WSDOT (RCW 47.36.025 or Senate Bilf 5482}. It requires that afl existing, I new and replaced or upgraded traffic signals reliably and routinely detect a bicycle or motorcycle. V. CONSENT ITEMS Nane. VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy: Leslie Betlach said the Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy was presented to Council and adopted an November 30, 2009. The study builds upon previaus work identified by the Highlands Task Force and adopted by Council in 2007, and also by the Highland Phase Il Task Force. The Phase II Task Force presented a final set of recommendations that staff and the City Council prioritized and Council adopted in the Nighlands Action Plan. The Sunset Community Investment Strategy was initiated to create a blueprint for how public investments can be coordinated and phased over the coming years. 7he area contains severa( public amenities: Highlands Park and fVeighborhood Center, Highfands Elementary Sct�ool, Renton Technical College, McKnight Middle School, Highlands Library, Hillcrest Special Services Center, and North High(ands Park and Neighborhood Center. The C9ty of Renton,the Renton Housing Authority, and the Renton School District all partici}�ated in the process in addition to the public involvement. Suggestians identified from this study are: locating a community garden at Highlands Park, use of rain gardens as landscape features, and developing a community gathering spot, - H:IPARKSV'KS Secrelary12010 Fi�es�2olo-011mb(NonMotorized-Deco9 Minutes).doc � � � Renton Non-Motorixed Transportatton Advisory Cammittee � December 3,2009,Meeting Mlnutes Page 3 of 5 City Center Plan: The City Center Plan is another planning effort led by Community and Economic Development (CED}, To date the public process identified more trail connections and better traif connections to Gene Coulon Memoria! Beach Park,tailored to pedestrians. The pubiic was very supportive of more street trees. Lake to Sound Trail: Leslie expfained this is a partnership with five other cities. A grant was completed for two projects one in Renton and one in SeaTac,with King County taking the lead for administering the consultant contract for feasibility and conceptual design services. Todd Black, Renton Capita! Projects Coordinator is on the selection team. Identifying a connection from Tukwila to the Black River Riparian Forest is the praject goal. Soos Creek Trail: Leslie Bet(ach noted the City executed an Interlocaf Agreement with King County for the County to take the lead in trail design and construction. There will be meetings with King County and praperty owners for locating the trail. At this time, King County has money to design;they do not know if they have money to construct. Logan Avenue Bike Lane: 7ransportation is taking the lead on this project, and Todd Black is working with them for a bike route on Logan between 6t�'Avenue and Logan Avenue 8ridge. Questions from the Committee: Pete Maas had a question regard'tng annexation. When the City annexed in new areas,and since parks are based on populatian the number of parks is [ow, will this affect the Parks Division being accredited? E.eslie Betlach noted that when the City annexes areas in, as long as a pfan is in place and a long and short range plan for development is included as part o#a six- year Capitaf Impravement Program,there is no problem with accreditation. Pete Maas inquired as to whether there has been any more talk of changing 7cn Avenue into three lanes. Leslie responded that the Transportation Division is looking at th9s as a possibility. Pete Maas asked if there was any word on saving the Railroad Right-of-Way along Lake Washington. Leslie Betlach noted the Port o#Seattle is hesitant about taking ownership for two months. {Note: Railroad ROW north of the north end of Coulon Parlc is currentiy under Port of Seattle ownership.) H:IPARKSIPKS Secretary12010 Fites�2010-Otimb(NanMolorized-Dec09 Minutes).doc • "'r✓' '+.rr' Rentan Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee • December 3,2Q09,Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 VII. OI.D BUSINESS 1. Leslie asked if the Committee Members had received the final Trails and 8ike Master Plan document and map. She informeci the members that there are more maps available and distributed more "Renton Trails and Bikeways Guide Maps" during the meeting. Leslie advised the members that the Trails and Bicycle Master Pian and Map are now located on the City's web page{on liney under Parks and Traifs. 2. Pete Maas made a comment re(ated to item no. 5 uncter"New Business" on the May 7, 2009, Meeting Minutes. Previously there was question as to whether Duvall Avenue was going to be big enough for bike lanes, Pete nated Duvall is wide enough; he has ridden from Issaquah to Renton along May Valfey Raad. The access off of May Valley Road to South Duvall is good. VII1. NEW BUSfNESS 1. Membership Terms: Pete Maas phoned aA members whose terms were expiring. Those members are: Dorothy Flower, Pete Maas, Robert Peterson, Janene Sestak, and Pau(Wantzelius. A!I members are w'tlling to serve anotherterm. Margaret Feaster moved to accept the extension of new members. 8ob Elliot and Frances Pieper seconded the motion, all were in favor, motion passed. 2. Eiection of Officers: Pe#e Maas vo[unteered to run again as Chair. Paul Wantzelius nominated Janene Sestak for Vice Chair, Robert Peterson seconded the motion. A(I members were in favor of the slate of of�cers; Pete Maas, Chair and Janene Sestak as Vice-Chair. Motion passed. 3. Lesl9e Betlach noted the City is in the process of updating Parks Impac#Fees. In addition the City will soon update the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and will want the NMTAC Committee's participation. 4. Leslie Betlach advised there is a new division in the Community Services Department. Her title is now Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director. This position will include Parics planning, acquisition and development,grant writing, Capital [mprovement Projects (C1P), Urban Forestry Program, environmental issues, and natural resources. Ke1iy Beymer is now the Parks and Golf Course Director. She manages parks maintenance for the Parks Division and the Golf Course as well as golf operations and golf C1P. H:IPARKSIPKS Secretary12010 Files�2ot4-o11mb{NonMotorized-Dec09 Minutes).doc Renton IVon-Motorized Tran portation Advisory Committee � � December 3,2009,Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 1X. CORRESPONDENCE None. X. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Bob Elliot to adjourn the meeting. Robert Peterson secanded the motion, all were in favor;the meeting was ad}ourned at 5:30 p.m. � �_.� ,-- ��,� . - Signature � NEXT REGULAR MEETING June 3, 2010—4:30 P.M. Renton City Ha11, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,WA Conference Room 511, 5th Floor H:IPARKSIPKS Secrefaryt2D10 Files12010-011mb(iJonMotorized-Deca9 Minutes).doc