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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee - 08/14/2024 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 14, 2024 Participation Options In Person: 180 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Room 301 Assistive Listening Service Devices available upon request Electronically: https://meet.goto.com/SBCity/sb-bike-ped-meeting Via phone: (646) 749-3122 | Access Code: 938-952-365 Meeting Start 5:30 p.m. 1. Welcome, Emergency Exit and Virtual Meeting Instructions, Gratitude (5:30 PM) 2. Additions, deletions, or changes to the agenda (5:35 PM) 3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda (5:40 PM) 4. Consideration of minutes from June 12, 2024 (5:45 PM) 5. Walk to Shop Program Discussion – Lou Bresee (5:50 PM) 6. *** City Updates – Erica Quallen (6:05 PM) 7. Appoint Safe Routes to School Representative (6:20 PM) 8. Neighborhood Greenway Update – Nic Anderson (6:30 PM) 9. Summer Events Debrief – Havaleh Gagne (6:50 PM) 10. *** Annual Work Plan Initial Discussion (7:10 PM) 11. Sub-Group Updates (7:40 p.m.) a. Chair – Havaleh b. DRB – Mark c. DPW/Safety – Bob, Dana, Amanda, Doug d. Active Transportation Plan – Havaleh, Ken e. Communications/Outreach – Donna f. Safe Routes to School – Nic, Amanda, Ken 180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT | (802) 846-4107 | WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV 12. Confirm September 11, 2024 meeting (7:55 PM) 13. Adjourn by 8:00 p.m. ***Attachments included MEMORANDUM To: South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee From: Erica Quallen, DPW Deputy Director of Capital Projects Date: August 14, 2024 Re: City Updates Since the Committee’s meeting on June 12, 2024, I have the following updates to report on behalf of City staff: • Summer striping is nearly complete! o Long lines complete as of 8/8/2024 o Crosswalks within ½ mile of all schools and across large roads (Williston Road, Dorset Street, Kennedy drive) are being completed in more durable paint so they won’t require restriping every year. These will be complete as of 8/9/2024. o DPW crews continue to stripe stop bars and neighborhood crosswalks citywide. • A citywide sidewalk and path condition assessment will begin within the next 6-8 weeks. This is being completed by StreetScan and will be done using e-scooters fitted with cameras and sensors. This will provide us with a condition assessment of all sidewalks and paths and the ability to do more efficient maintenance and budget planning. • Lots of bike lane signs have been ordered to be installed around the City, with a focus on the ones striped last year (particularly Spear Street). • The Active Transportation Plan is in the project development and prioritization phase. The final public meeting will be towards the end of September, a presentation to Council will be in November or December, and the plan should be completed in January. • The State’s paving project of Route 116 includes RRFB’s at the 3 crosswalks between Kennedy Drive and Williston Road. This is planned for 2025 construction. • Project Updates (2025 will be a busy construction year!) o We kicked off preliminary design for the Spear Street path. This will include more design on the stormwater treatment, honing in on the limits of disturbance and 180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT | (802) 846-4107 | WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV ROW, and getting an updated cost estimate. The planned submission for this is the first week of September. o Easements continue to trickle in on the Dorset Street path. Planned construction is Summer/Fall 2025. o The Mary Street sidewalk conceptual design has been submitted to staff for review. Planned construction is Summer 2025. o The Bike/Ped Bridge continues towards Contract Plans and is on track for 2025- 2026 construction. o City Center Park Boardwalk bid documents are in development for 2025 construction. o Hubbard RNA path went to DRB on 8/6/2024. Their decision should be issued in about 2 weeks. • • • • • 180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT | (802) 846-4107 | WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV FY25 Policy Priorities and Strategies Updated: July 31, 2024 Adopted: XXXXXXX Role of City Manager and Leadership Team "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." Champion Vote Fund X X Action 12, 95 Review and adjust fire/life safety ordinances and resources to meet the evolving needs of the community - to include a review of single family construction, fees, and battery storage Must Do Locke X X Action 5 Promote Housing Development: *Update permitting and development fees for housing and consider reductions to support affordable and missing middle housing *Explore "Vermont Homes for All Toolkit" Must Do Conner X FY26 Action 4 Take action to incentivize community's vision: Explore opportunities for micro-grants for accessory dwelling units and duplexes Pending Resources Conner X X FY26 Action 27 Economic Development Strategic Plan: Define goals, issue RFP, enter into contract with a consultant, start data collection and stakeholder engagement Must Do Blanchard X Action 30, 32, 34 Hire a Climate Director to implement the CAP Must Do Baker X FY26 Goal 9, 10, 20, 23, 24 Develop a CAP - Buildings/Thermal Implementation Plan *To include the adoption of weatherization/efficiency requirements for rental buildings (for example, we could require energy audits every five years and that the items contained in the report be implemented if cost effective) Must Do Climate Director X FY26 Goal 26, 45 Government Operations Sector Climate Action Implementation Plan *Continue to integrate EV vehicles into the Fleet; perform assessment of medium & heavy-duty vehicle electrification options *Present plans for efficiency as part of Bartlett Bay project *Weatherize City buildings per the CIP Must Do Climate Director X FY26 Goal 45, Action 71 Climate Action - Transportation Implementation Plan (CAP-TIP): Prepare analysis and plan for closing gaps in public EV charging infrastructure Must Do Climate Director X X FY26 Action 42, 43 Review goals and objectives for trees in the City. Think about incentive options and regulatory framework. Must Do Conner / DiPietro X X Goal 45, Action 71 CAP-TIP: Inventory current multi-family electric vehicle charging network needs/capabilities to inform a policy for existing multifamily properties (new and existing) to install electric vehicle charging equipment. Pending Resources Climate Director Council Action: policy and resources Housing Economy Energy Transportation Project Lead Staff Action: implementation, work, and operational effortGoals/ActionsCity Plan Section Role of Council "This is the vision for our community" Priority 1 FY25 Policy Priorities and Strategies Updated: July 31, 2024 Adopted: XXXXXXX Role of City Manager and Leadership Team "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." Champion Vote Fund Council Action: policy and resources Project Lead Staff Action: implementation, work, and operational effortGoals/ActionsCity Plan Section Role of Council "This is the vision for our community" Priority X FY26 Goal 42, 46. Action 119 CAP-TIP: Complete the Active Transportation Plan (link to Parks and Open Space Master Plan)Must Do Quallen X FY26 Goal 42, 46 Action 89, 119 Complete sidewalk inventory and review of ADA compliance Must Do Quallen FY26 Goal 42, 46. Action 89 Support culture change around traveling safely to School: *Participate in the Safe Routes to School Task Force *As safe routes are determined, identify infrastructure needs and implementation schedules. Must Do DiPietro X X Action 73 Participate in Exit 14 Scoping Study Must Do Quallen X FY26 Goal 46; Actions 64, 65 Work with GMT to improve connectivity throughout the City: to include in-city connections, workplace connectivity, and safety (CAP-TIP) Pending Resources Blanchard X FY26 Goals - 55,56,57...Action 44, 87, 89 Complete the Parks & Open Space Master Plan (link to Active Transporation Plan) *South Village Field: Determine future use and amend needed permit documents Must Do Matth X X Goal 54, 60, 61, Action 150 Hubbard Recreation & Natural Area: *Complete design phase and bid project for construction in summer 2025 *Consider a permanent conservation easement Must Do Quallen X X Action 150 Complete the permanent conservation easement on Wheeler Must Do McNeil X Goal 59 Ensure Recreation and Library programming and event participation mirror the city demographics to improve engagement with marginalized and underserved populations and improve cultural experiences in the city. Must Do Matth/Murray X Goals 55, 57; Actions 90, 91 Ordinance Update: *Update Recreation Impact Fee ordinance (with full impact fee ordinance review) Must Do Conner X X Action 100 Seek opportunities to improve response and services for mental health and social service needs Must do Burke X X FY26 Goal 52, Actions 80 and 81 Cultural Strategic Plan: Define goals, issue RFP, enter into contract with a consultant, start data collection and stakeholder engagement Must Do Blanchard X X FY26 Actions 90, 91, 147 Collaborate with Airport on walking paths/amenities adjacent to Chamberlin Neighborhood Must Do Conner X FY26 Goal 39 Increase Community Garden May Do Matth X Goal 53, 77 Select public art for Williston Road Streetscape, Garden Street projects, and City-wide art.May Do Blanchard Recreation, Community Services, and Culture 2 FY25 Policy Priorities and Strategies Updated: July 31, 2024 Adopted: XXXXXXX Role of City Manager and Leadership Team "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." Champion Vote Fund Council Action: policy and resources Project Lead Staff Action: implementation, work, and operational effortGoals/ActionsCity Plan Section Role of Council "This is the vision for our community" Priority X FY26 Goals 54, 62; Action 80, 90-94 Explore opportunities to enhance volunteer opportunities for community development May Do Baker X Goals 54, 62; Action 80, 90-94 Explore micro-grants for neighborhood & community development Pending Resources Blanchard X FY26 Goal 68, 70. Action 112 Evaluate the capacity limitations of our wastewater collection system (pipes, pump stations, and force mains) and drinking water distribution systems (pipes) to ensure that we can accommodate growth to the same extent that the capacity at our wastewater treatment plant and drinking water storage tanks will allow. Must Do DiPietro X Goal 1, 68. Action 113 Water Tank in High Service Area: Complete engineering, bid project, and start construction Must Do DiPietro X FY26 Goal 71 Lead Service Line Inventory - Work to find lead service lines will be done by 11/24. Develop plan to replace any identified or suspected lead lines. Must Do DiPietro X Goal 68, 71, 72 Ordinance Updates *Water Service Area *Sewer Service Area *Wastewater to address Industrial User requirements Must Do DiPietro X Ordinance Updates *Continue Water and Wastewater Rate discussion May do DiPietro X X FY26 Goal 69, 70, 71, 72. Action 109, 115 With municipal partners, consider a regional stormwater collaboration May Do DiPietro X X FY26 Goal 2, 3, 5, 6, 44, 45, 77, 79, 80, 81; Actions 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 42, 43, 58, 71, 137 Land Development Regulations - with attention to legal defensibility *Implement requirements of the HOME Act (Act 47) and BE Home Act *Transportation Demand Management Regulations (CAP-TIP) *Form Base Code updates and updates to successfully build out City Center *Streamline regulations *Electric Vehicle Charging Standards *Supporting Uses in Commercial/Industrial Areas Must Do Conner Water and Utilities Land Use 3 FY25 Policy Priorities and Strategies Updated: July 31, 2024 Adopted: XXXXXXX Role of City Manager and Leadership Team "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." Champion Vote Fund Council Action: policy and resources Project Lead Staff Action: implementation, work, and operational effortGoals/ActionsCity Plan Section Role of Council "This is the vision for our community" Priority X Goal 48, Action 58 Official Map *Updates to City Center area to complement Form Based Code *Update following completion of Active Transportation Plan *Review for consistency with 2024 City Plan Must Do Conner X Goal 79; Action 19 Explore state designation program opportunities consistent with City Future Land Use Plan Must Do Conner X Goal 79; Actions 4, 17 Consider changes related to Act 250 reform (H.687)Must Do Conner FY26 Action 8 Collaborate with Airport to implement/accelerate sound insulation renovations to homes adjacent to the Airport Must do Conner X Improve implementation steps and processes for adopted regulations and ordinances: *Build database of future ownership of public infrastructure *Build systems and templates needed for implementation Must Do Baker X X Goal 12, Action 141 Garden Street: Complete ROW, engineering, and bid project Must Do DiPietro X X Goal 12, Action 141 Williston Road Streetscape: Complete right of way acquisition, engineering, and bid project Must Do Blanchard X X Goal 12, Action 61, 141 East West Crossing - Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge over I-89 Project: Bid Project and initiate construction Must Do Blanchard / DiPietro X X Goal 12, Action 141 City Center Park Boardwalk Connection: Execute construction contract and build project Must Do DiPietro X FY26 Goal 12 Complete a Downtown Parking Management Plan and Implement Must Do Blanchard X FY26 Action 145 Support South Burlington City Center Collaborative Must Do Blanchard X X Goal 5; Action 141, Action 148 Promote, support and encourage infill development within City Center to realize downtown vision Must Do Blanchard X X FY26 Action 142 Make a go/no go decision on creating a "city green" in City Center Must Do Blanchard X Backbone Implement the Data Strategy for the City - including operational and GIS data *Regular reporting on CAP progress and reporting on our solar and renewable energy ordinances Must Do Baker City Center and TIF Core Municipal Government 4 FY25 Policy Priorities and Strategies Updated: July 31, 2024 Adopted: XXXXXXX Role of City Manager and Leadership Team "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." Champion Vote Fund Council Action: policy and resources Project Lead Staff Action: implementation, work, and operational effortGoals/ActionsCity Plan Section Role of Council "This is the vision for our community" Priority X Goal 1, Action 20 Implement a cross-department permitting systems and processes Must Do Locke X X FY26 Backbone Assess and implement a modern financial system and consider other related improvements Must Do Locke X Backbone Improve communication and engagement *Launch and promote new website *Add new communications methods (such as short-form video) to help make government more accessible. Must Do Brumbaugh X Backbone Implement the 'Equity in Planning' Toolkit Must Do Conner / Brumbaugh X X Backbone Improve civic engagement strategies and activities to ensure voices are equitably represented at policy- making tables *Improve the Committee structure and screening to most effectively implement the City Plan 2024 *Improve appointment process to outside organization *Develop new Council engagement processes Must Do Baker X Backbone Allocate remaining ARPA funds Must Do Machar X Goal 42-44, 47; Actions 58, 141 Ordinance Updates *Transportation Impact Fee (CAP-TIP) Must Do Baker X X Develop and implement a 'naming of public spaces' policy Must Do Baker X X Goal 65 Explore opportunities to offer contracted dispatch service May Do Burke X FY26 Goal 26, 45 Consider Fleet management software May Do Locke X FY26 Review the governance structure and operations of the City's cemeteries May Do Baker X X Take up the Charter Committees recommendation to expand the City Council Council Discussion Baker X FY26 Action 166 Formalize plan of Auclair walking trails Council Discussion Conner X TIF District "Intensive" training: Provide the community additional information on the status of current construction and the future financial plans for the District. Do we need to recalibrate? Council Discussion Blanchard For Further Council Discussion (to be included on an agenda in FY25 for discussion) 5 FY25 Policy Priorities and Strategies Updated: July 31, 2024 Adopted: XXXXXXX Role of City Manager and Leadership Team "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." Champion Vote Fund Council Action: policy and resources Project Lead Staff Action: implementation, work, and operational effortGoals/ActionsCity Plan Section Role of Council "This is the vision for our community" Priority X X FY26 Where a permit is required, adopt regulations to require that “end of life” fossil fuel heating and cooling equipment be replaced with carbon-free heating and cooling equipment where reasonably possible (unless the cost is prohibitive, taking into account the social cost of carbon). Council Discussion Climate Director X X X Enhance our nuisance ordinance to include objective decibel-based noise standards, and harmonize the noise standards in the LDRs with the separate (and different) noise standards contained in our nuisance ordinance. *Leverage the noise standards in our nuisance ordinance to begin a phase-out of small gas engines (leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and string trimmers). *Strengthen nuisance ordinance and LDRs to better protect homeowners from excessive or disruptive noise. Council Discussion Baker X X X Adopt a municipal integrated pest management policy. *Share information on what City's does through our operations. *Educate public on change from "golf course lawns" to "natural lawns" Council Discussion DiPietro X X Decouple rent for parking spaces from rent for housing units (i.e.., require landlords to charge separately for parking spaces, on the one hand, and units, on the other). Council Discussion Baker (TBD) BakerKey Questions for future consideration In partnership with the School District, convene City, School and Community discussions on long term growth, resource, affordability, and service delivery planning *"What do we want the City to be when we grow up?" *Is this an Committee with subcommittees? Is this leadership led? Community led? Develop demographic data of the last decades of growth and complete projections of where the City is going Growth: Intentionally understand and plan for growth in South Burlington Outline the resource needs (staffing, capital needs, amenity needs) of both the City and School District given the demographic projections and interest in maintaining the quality of life standards our community expects Develop revenue models to meet the resource needs Include the type of devleopment and the impacts on the City Long-term planning for indoor recreational space (connection to capital planning for school capacity and emergency response centers) Plan for the needs and vision of City Center *RMCS's orientation as the "downtown" school *City Green *Umall future 6 FY25 Policy Priorities and Strategies Updated: July 31, 2024 Adopted: XXXXXXX Role of City Manager and Leadership Team "This is how we are accomplishing this vision." Champion Vote Fund Council Action: policy and resources Project Lead Staff Action: implementation, work, and operational effortGoals/ActionsCity Plan Section Role of Council "This is the vision for our community" Priority Consider Ordinance Updates to promote vibrancy and community connection *Peddlers *Entertainment *Private Use of Public Streets Plan for the unexpected: *How do we plan for the impacts of climate change including natural disasters? *How do we plan for the end of business as we know it as we face climate change? 7