HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee - 12/08/2021 South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.
City Hall, 180 Market Street, Room 301 or Online
Interactive Online Meeting (audio & video): https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/716317061
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In all cases, you will have the opportunity to both listen AND speak.
AGENDA
1. Welcome, Virtual Meeting Instructions, and Emergency Evacuation Procedure – Havaleh (5:30)
2. Public Forum: Spear Street Bike/Ped Improvements – A. Parker (5:35 pm)
3. Changes or additions to the agenda – H. Gagne (6:30 pm)
4. Comments from the public not related to the agenda - Havaleh (6:35 pm)
5. Consideration of minutes from the November 10, 2021 meeting – Havaleh (6:40 pm)
6. Discussion with Chief Shawn Burke, SBPD: Recent Car/Bike Accidents (6:45 pm)
7. Updates from the City – A. Parker (7:15 pm)
8. Review/Update subcommittee assignments – Havaleh (7:25 pm)
9. Updates Ongoing Committee Work – (7:35 p.m.)
a. Monthly DPW Meeting – Bob
b. CCRPC Update – Amanda & Donna
c. Interim Zoning – Amanda & Donna
d. DRB Update – Cathy
e. Communication – Cathy
f. Safety – Bob
g. Way to Go Schools – Donna
h. City Bike/Ped Rankings (People for Bikes/League of American Cyclists) – Nic
i. General Business - Havaleh
10. Confirmation: Next meeting Wednesday, January 12, 2021 @ 5:30pm
• Bob Britt to run meeting
• Committee to consider setting alternate meeting day
11. Adjourn (by 8:00 p.m.)
PUBLIC FORUM:
SPEAR STREET BIKE/PED IMPROVEMENTS
Wednesday, December 8, 2021; 5:30 PM
In-person Location: Room 301, City Hall, 180 Market Street
Virtual Location via GotoMeeting
Welcome & Agenda
•Project Basics
•Project History & Background
•Review Project Funding
•Provide Project Status Update
•Share Project Area
•Public Comment/Discussion
Project Team -
•City Project Team: Ashley Parker, City Project Manager
Justin Rabidoux, Director of the Department of Public Works
•Consultant: Audrey Beaulac, PE, Associate/Senior Transportation Engineer,
Hoyle Tanner
•VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau: Derek Kenison, Project Manager
Project Basics -
•Complete a 3,500-foot gap in the City’s
Shared Use Path network.
•Focus is on connecting infrastructure
between the end of existing infrastructure at
the UVM Forestry Building to Swift Street.
•Provide a safe route for users along a narrow
and fast-moving street with minimal
shoulders.
•New pedestrian crossing(s).
•Closes a huge gap in the network that would
connect Northwest quadrant residents to City
Center, schools, and parks.
Project Basics -
•Will link to 5 existing shared use paths.
•Connect residents & neighboring communities
with our facilities and businesses, including
UVM, UVM Medical Center, Williston Road,
Dorset Street, and Shelburne Road.
•35% of the City’s residential buildings are within
1 mile of the project area.
•Strava data shows that users are already
utilizing Spear Street, Songbird Road, Swift
Street, and Dorset Street heavily; indicating a
need for safer infrastructure in this area.
Project History & Background -
•Identified as a top 10 priority project after
the Bike/Ped Committee met with residents
from each quadrant in 2015 & 2016.
•Project is part of the City’s Capital
Improvement Program.
•Project has also been on the City’s Impact
Fee Ordinance.
•Shown on the 2004 official map as a
“planned path or trail”, and has remained on
this map.
•It appears in the City’s Comprehensive Plan
as a proposed rec path (2016).
•Project was scoped in 2019 by the
Chittenden County Regional Planning
Commission.-Image is an excerpt from the City’s 2004 Official Map
Penny for Paths (P4P) Initiative -
•Residents voted to designate one penny on the tax
rate for bike & pedestrian infrastructure in August
2018.
•The majority of projects marked for P4P funding
allocated to them come from the Bike/Ped
Committee’s priority list.
•The P4P fund covers the cost of new infrastructure
(usually gaps in existing infrastructure) and not
tasks associated with maintenance.
•The Committee regularly hears public comment
related to additional projects for this list.
•The current P4P list has more projects than
available funding that is expected during the first
10 year period of this initiative.
•CIP covers a 10-year span and helps plan for future projects and capital expenses.
•Can find on the City’s website.
•Project has been included in the City’s CIP for over a decade.
•Now exists within a standalone Bike/ped Improvement CIP.
•Last CIP approved by Council in December 2020.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Status -
Draft Bike/Ped Improvement CIP for FY23-32
City Impact Fee Ordinance -
•The purpose of the ordinance is to establish impact fees to pay portions of
constructing capital facilities for new development in the City that will be served
by such facilities.
•This project is listed as being able to receive fees derived development projects
meeting criteria established in the Recreation Impact Fee section of the current
ordinance.
•The current ordinance was approved in May 2014.
City Comprehensive
Plan (2016)-
•Stresses need for bike/ped improvements to the
City’s transportation infrastructure.
•Plan notes this project as a missing link, and is
identified as a proposed rec path.
•Comp Plan is here on the City’s website.
-Image is an
excerpt from the
City’s 2016 Comp
Plan –Map 6,
Planned Rec
Lanes & Paths
2019 South Burlington Pedestrian & Bicycle
Feasibility Study (Scoping Study)-
•Completed scoping study analyzing & evaluating the
feasibility of bike/ped infrastructure.
•The final report analyzes & evaluates existing
conditions, provides conceptual alignment alternatives,
and details opinion of probably construction costs.
•Alternatives were evaluated with input from the public
via workshops, presentations, and meetings.
•Alternative 2 was identified & supported by the
Committee & Planning Commission as the
recommended preferred alternative for the project
area.
•Project Team: Chittenden County Regional Planning
Commission (CCRPC), City of South Burlington, Toole
Design Group, & Local Motion
Project Status Update -
•May 2021: City accepted a grant from VTrans for Federal
funding of $300,000 to design and construct the project.
*Total City funds allocated to this project: $350,000 (combination of
P4P & Rec Impact Fees)
•June 2021: City formed project team to work through the
Vtrans At-the-Ready (ATR) Consultant process to select a
design consultant.
•July 9, 2021: Team issued an RFP to Hoyle Tanner, the firm
selected through the ATR process.
•August 12, 2021: Hoyle Tanner submitted a proposal that
was recommended by the project team for contract.
•September 2021: City Council approved the authorization
of the City Manager to negotiate and sign an agreement
with Hoyle Tanner.
•October 2021: Project kickoff meeting was held.
Presentation of
Project Area
In Summary:
•Community Input
•Penny for Paths
•Recreation Impact Fee
•Scoping Study
•VTrans Transportation
Alternatives Grant
•Local Concerns Meeting
•Next Step: Project
Conceptuals
Questions & Discussion
Thank you for your time!
If you have any remaining questions, please contact
Ashley Parker, City Project Manager, at:
aparker@southburlingtonvt.gov.
Spear Street Bicycle &
Pedestrian Improvements
Local Concerns Meeting –December 8, 2021
Project Overview
•Design 3,500-foot-long off-
road shared use path along
Spear Street between Swift
Street & the UVM Forestry
Building
•Project will close a
significant gap in the
existing shared use path
network
•Funding for the project
provided in part by FHWA
(administered through
VTrans MAB and South
Burlington)
Project Schedule
•July 2018 –Public Presentation
•2019 –Scoping Study
•Tonight –Local Concerns Meeting
•December 2021 to March 2022 –Conceptual Plans
•April 2022 –Public Information Meeting
•May 2022 to Fall 2023 –Design Phase
•Fall 2023 –Advertise for Bid
•Spring 2024 –Anticipated Begin Construction
Note: Project (design and construction phases are assumed and largely dependent on funding availability, and permitting/ROW clearance)
Project Location
Project Location
Project Photos
Project Photos
Project Photos
Public
Comments
Local Concerns Meeting –Solicit
public feedback to better define the
problem
Audrey G. Beaulac, PE
abeaulac@hoyletanner.com
(603) 460-5145
Ashley Parker
aparker@sburl.com
(802) 846-4146
Contact
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Local Concerns Meeting - December 8, 2021
South Burlington Bike & Pedestrian Committee
DRAFT Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Room 301
Committee Attendees: Havaleh Gagne (Chair), Nic Anderson (Clerk), Amanda Holland, Donna Leban,
Bob Britt (Vice-Chair),
Remote: Dana Farr, Cathy Frank, Matty Larkspur
Absent: None
Other Attendees: Ashley Parker (City Liaison)
Public in Person: None
Public Remote: None
1. Welcome and directions on emergency evacuation procedures
2. Changes or additions to the agenda
3. Comments from the public not related to the agenda
a. None
4. Consideration of minutes from the October 13, 2021 meeting
a. Motion by Nic to approve
b. Seconded by Donna
c. All in favor (Bob and Matty abstained). Minutes Approved.
5. O’Brien Hillside Development Discussion
a. Discussed changes made since last review.
b. Committee satisfied.
c. Nic concerned about sidewalks that are right beside the parallel parking spaces and
snow storage locations. Would like to see a buffer.
d. Committee not too concerned.
e. Havaleh drafted a memo to send to Marla. Read out. Committee satisfied. Will send to
Marla.
6. Updates from the City
a. Read from document in agenda packet
b. Allen Rd rec path done and stenciling of P4P has been done
c. Bob curious if Tom Chittenden might put up a P4P sandwich board on his property for
Dorset St path
d. Bob asked about location of path at Hubbard. Could it be relocated nearer to crest of hill
to reduce the visual impact? Ashley noted that wetland buffers denote the location and
that the soils are not that great for permeability. Will have archeological assessment
going out next week. Cathy asked if Ashley needed photos of standing water well after
storms to help discussions of permeability. Bob wondered if there should be a BPC
member on the Project Team. No discussion followed.
e. VTRANS would like us to get additional public comments for Spear St. Phase 1 path.
Doesn’t think enough was done as part of scoping study. Survey being done for existing
conditions in November. Nic thinks the east side seems a much better way. Ashley all
options still on the table and will see. Will have public forum as part of December
meeting.
f. Hinesburg Rd crosswalks. Nic concerned they don’t have RRFBs. State did not approve
or recommend them. Would need to go back to them. Havaleh thinks we may need to
go back to VTRANS higher up. Doesn’t think they are favoring biking over cars. Nic asked
what the speed limit outcome was. Havaleh noted we asked for better reductions but
VTRANS accepted a 5mph reduction only. No idea on timeline.
g. Ashley continued reading minutes in packet
h. UPWP studies for Kimball Ave kicking off and maintenance of the rec path network
study too. Bob asked Amanda if the committee has a specific liaison with CCRPC. Only
connecting when City staff loops in the committee. Seems like an OK plan because its
always a different CCRPC planner.
i. Havaleh asked if grant application for Exit 14 bridge has been decided? Not yet. And
what ARPA funds could be spent on. Ashley not sure but League of Cities and Towns has
a good guide for what ARPA funds could be spent.
7. Review/Update subcommittee assignments
a. Reviewed large table of work groups. Made edits. Revised table attached as appendix to
minutes
b. Amanda noted some projects could be deleted. Can use the Work Plan plans and then
connect on pieces of those for different types of tasks.
c. Communications – Could we do a 2-3 times per year summary in the Other Paper of
what projects we are working on. People would be interested.
d. Amanda – Some things are liaison roles, not work groups. Should note that DRB, DPW
and Scoping are more liaison.
e. Could combine Scoping with UPWP and CIP. Add Havaleh.
f. Mapping – Stalled. Need computer that has ArcGIS. Limited availability. Need to try to
find someone at City or CCRPC. Donna-Could this be something for the ARPA money.
g. Cancel City Rankings and Way to Go Schools and integrate with Communications and
Outreach.
h. Safety – Keeping workgroup but focusing more to discussing current situations, maybe
liaising with City Police. Keeping our finger closer to the pulse.
i. Matty – Would like a big ideas working group. Nic suggested more like pushing for a
walk/bike master plan which could incorporate those. Ashley suggested Bicycle Friendly
Community can deal with those within that group.
j. Havaleh suggested picking a project and breaking up pieces into work plans
8. Bike Greenway –Review remaining tasks to complete
a. Decided to push to next month and Nic will provide update that better summarizes
where we are at and what tasks could be divided up.
9. Updates Ongoing Committee Work
a. Quarterly DPW Meeting – Bob – No update. Asked Ashley if we should meet with Justin
Rabidoux before he leaves. Amanda thinks we need to meet before so we can get
information out of him where things are at.
b. CCRPC Update –Amanda & Donna – Next meeting of Queen City is next week and Bob is
attending.
c. Interim Zoning –Amanda & Donna – Done. Not sure if interim zoning is done but this
work is complete from the representative approach. Donna submitted comments in
writing regarding plan change amendments to Paul Connor. Seen as good points.
Couldn’t change now but could tweak later. Service road bike lanes. Road types need
visual. Dislike sharp curbs on narrow streets. Would like to see mountable curbs.
Acknowledged that they could be done as amendments and would not take forever.
d. DRB Update –Cathy – Not much to do with Bike Ped in the last month so not much to
update. Bob – Interesting to see Spear Meadows breaking ground.
e. Communication –Cathy
f. Safety –Bob – Need to ask Justin if RRFB upgrades can be done in the winter.
g. Way to Go Schools –Donna – No action.
h. City Bike/Ped Rankings (People for Bikes/League of American Cyclists) –Nic. No action
but want to make sure we can keep the dust off the recommendations. Can incorporate
those into the next year workplan. Nic asked about a sign. No word from Coralee but
should work on that for the Spring.
i. General Business -Havaleh
i. Reached out to Chief Burke about bike crashes.
ii. Bob asked if Transportation Impact Fees have come up? Ashley –Paul Conner is
trying to wrap things up. Paul to go back to consultant. CIP projects hoping to be
incorporated so they are consistent.
iii. Bob asked if CIP projects still has widening of Spear St. Ashley will take a look.
iv. Bob noted that crosswalks and ped lights on Shelburne Road are happening as
part of the lighting upgrades. Planning to do a letter to editor about crosswalk
victories and will run it by Cathy.
10. Review Meeting Cancellation Policy
a. Reviewed draft policy written by Havaleh
b. Make sure to call it a protocol. Committees cannot make policy.
c. Everyone happy with it.
d. Need to make sure the contact list is accurate for mobile numbers
11. Confirmation: Next meeting Wednesday, December 8, 2021 @ 5:30pm
a. Public Forum for Spear Street Phase 1 Path to be first hour.
b. Havaleh cannot make Jan 12 meeting. Bob to run meeting.
12. Adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Bike/Ped Staff Update – 12/8/2021
• City Priorities & Strategies: Council approved a final version of this fiscal year’s priorities and
strategies. Please review and think about whether there are any projects/tasks the Committee
should engage in this year. Staff will be required to report on progress in January, March, and
May.
• Penny for Paths (Bike/Ped Improvements) CIP: The Council will be reviewing this CIP on January
3rd.
• I-89 Bike/Ped Project: Ilona Blanchard will be coming to the January Bike/Ped meeting to discuss
the new grant, the project timeline, and next steps.
• Recreation & Parks Department Rec Path Maintenance Funding: The Rec Department was
working to budget some additional money for rec path maintenance, as there isn’t a line item
for this. This budget request was moved to FY24, and currently amounts to 20-30K.
Penny for Paths Projects Updates – 12/8/2021
• South Dorset Street Shared Use Path: The team submitted ROW plans to VTrans for review. If
those are approved, we can begin that process, which could take a significant amount of time.
Stay tuned.
• Underwood Parcel Shared Use Path: The Project Team continues its work to incorporate the
public comments into the 30% design. The overall design has been reduced to a more modest
design with lower impact. The goal continues to be permit submission this winter. An
archaeology team was on-site November 19th to conduct field work that will assist us in
reviewing the site for sensitive archaeological features.
• Kimball Culvert & Bike/Ped Infrastructure: The road was paved and open for cars on November
29th. That will be it for construction this season. The rec path work will take place next spring.
• RRFB Upgrades & Dorset Street Barriers: DPW is still moving both of these projects forward for
completion in FY22.
• Twin Oaks/Kennedy Drive Crosswalk: The City is poised to put this project out to bid over the
winter, with the expectation that it is built in the spring/summer of next year. We have until
October to complete this project.
• Spear Street Phase 1: There is a Public Forum tonight to gather comments that will help guide
the team in getting a concept put together. A wetland delineation has been completed, and a
survey was completed. Next steps completing a conceptual design.
• Hinesburg Road Crosswalks: DPW has completed the installation of crosswalks at all three
intersections, including Ruth Street, Prouty Parkway, and the Awasiwi Trail Crossing.
• Williston Road Crosswalk Project: Staff is still waiting on approval of an agreement that is being
reviewed by the City Attorney. Once we get that in place, the team will hold a kick off meeting
and get moving on the crosswalk designs.
• Queen City Park Scoping Study: The study is moving along. There is an online survey that folks
are being asked to complete. You can find the story map, online survey, and other project
information at this link.
• Kimball Ave (Phase 2) Scoping Study: This an ongoing scoping study. Stay tuned for more
information.
Description Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors.
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Leader(s)
Timeline Committe
e
Action
LDR Updates:
*Explore rezoning the land around the airport
*Continue revisions to City Center Form Based Code and associated Official Map updates
to support successful development of the downtown
Paul FY22 EDC, PC *EDC to participate in airport rezoning
subcommittee
*PC to discuss and adopt all
Start planning for (identify funding, project timeline, and connection to Comp Plan
update) the develop a Park Master Plan to assess neighborhoods for unique features and
determine how best to ensure equity of amenities like: accessibility, open space, park
space, walkability, e‐bikes, etc.
*Focus on evaluating City trail connectivity [link to Walkable and Clean & Green]
Ashley, Holly multi‐year RPC,
NRCC,
CAD
Make recommendations to Council and staff
Plan for Recreation Center future (new facility, existing spaces, etc.)?Holly, Ilona multi‐year RPC Provide recommendations to the City Council
***Engage/invite residents to provide input on what a robust community means to them
*Exploring a model(s) to engage residents ‐ including potentially a permanent Town
Meeting Day Survey to track longitudinal data or RDD‐type survey with benchmarking
*Assess progress toward achieving a community identity
*Examine how to increase participation in city discussions
*Increase ways to foster invitations to diverse populations to help our City
Coralee and
all
ongoing
***Continue to strengthen community identity and commitment to communications
*Refine and enhance a strategy for outward communications (checklists, structures,
types, branding, etc)
*Develop comprehensive communications policy
*Provide training to staff and committees
*Update City's website for clear resident communication
*Provide resources for our non‐English speaking population
Coralee ongoing
Develop a policy on when the City assumes ownership for privately developed parks,
open spaces, and roads (rec paths and sidewalks), and ensure maintenance resources are
developed
Paul, Holly,
Jessie, Justin
FY22 ‐ FY23
SBPD will continue to be a progressive leader in the evolution of police use of force and
de‐escalation principals as we adopt, train, and implement the 2021 legislation on Use of
Force
Shawn ongoing
Support Art in City Center PASC/Ilona ongoing PASC * Hold dedication events for art; * Mount
shows in public gallery; * Select art for
upcoming projects
Participate in the Airport Sound Committee and ensure noise mitigation funds are
available to the community
Jessie, Paul ongoing
Promote the expansion of Dog Park offerings both on publicly‐owned lands and with new
development proposals
Holly, Paul 5 years CAD Consider plans and provide feedback
Complete project to put land records online Donna FY22
Support Trustees in completing Library Strategic Plan Jennifer FY22 Library
Trustees
Complete Library Strategic Plan
Modernize rules and regulations on dogs and common spaces for dogs Colin, Holly,
Justin,
Shawn,
Ashley
FY22‐FY23 CAD Review and recommend ordinance changes
Committee
Interest
Must Do
City of South Burlington
FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Adopted by Council 11/15/21
Affordable and Community Strong
*Be affordable, with housing for people of all incomes, lifestyles, and stages of life
*Keep unique features, and maintain or enhance the quality of life of existing neighborhoods
*Be a recognized leader in public education offerings and outcomes
*Provide quality public safety, infrastructure, health, wellness, and recreation services
*Ensure transparent and accessible government.
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision.""This is how our resident committees can inform policy
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee
*Take into account the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors in the development of City policies, plans, projects, and regulations
*Actively plan for public spaces throughout the City, including public open spaces and public art, such that these spaces can be utilized daily and also for special community‐
*Establish vibrant streetscapes, civic spaces, public art and public facilities in the Central District and City Center.
Description Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors.
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Leader(s)
Timeline Committe
e
Action
Affordable and Community Strong
*Be affordable, with housing for people of all incomes, lifestyles, and stages of life
*Keep unique features, and maintain or enhance the quality of life of existing neighborhoods
*Be a recognized leader in public education offerings and outcomes
*Provide quality public safety, infrastructure, health, wellness, and recreation services
*Ensure transparent and accessible government.
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision.""This is how our resident committees can inform policy
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee
*Take into account the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors in the development of City policies, plans, projects, and regulations
*Actively plan for public spaces throughout the City, including public open spaces and public art, such that these spaces can be utilized daily and also for special community‐
*Establish vibrant streetscapes, civic spaces, public art and public facilities in the Central District and City Center.
Conduct a cultural assessment (artist/arts inventory) in preparation for a future potential
cultural plan (ARPA?)
Ilona FY22 PASC Review recommendations for the use of ARPA
dollars; Conduct Inventory
Build art into public spaces throughout South Burlington Ilona multi‐year PASC Issue Call for Art to develop ideas for future art
installations city wide
Plan for a Fall 2022 Literary Streetfest on Market Street Jennifer FY22‐FY23 Library
Trustees
Guide planning for Literary Streetfest
PC Adopt new Accessory Dwelling Unit standards
PC Adopt updated regulations including PUDs and
subdivisions
AHC Explore funding mechanisms to increase
funding to Affordable Housing Trust Fund and
make recommendations to Council
AHC Work with staff to review options for buying
privately owned or developing existing city‐
owned land to develop additional perpetually
affordable housing
EDC Work with staff to review options for buying or
developing existing city‐owned land
PC Develop tools for core areas of the City,
including neighborhoods, commercial PUDs,
infill, redevelopment PUDs, and/or extended
use of TDRS
Continue focus on developing City Center and successfully administering the TIF district
*Gain approval of a Substantial Change request
*TIF 5 year audit
Ilona multi‐year
Plan for effective use of ARPA funding
*Infrastructure (including IT)
*Affordable Housing
*Economic development and business support
Andrew multi‐year AHC, EDC Make recommendations to Council on how best
to use ARPA funding for housing and economic
development
Complete LDR Amendment process:
*Extend inclusionary zoning city‐wide
*Zoning District amendments to align with Comprehensive Plan
Paul FY22
Strengthen relationship with the School Board and develop a coordinated budget and
priorities for the City as a whole.
Jessie ongoing
Increase and coordinate Recreation & Parks and Library programming to provide
opportunities for community engagement
Holly,
Jennifer
ongoing
Complete a city‐wide assessment and update to city addresses to be compliant with state
required E9‐1‐1 system
Marla Ongoing
SBPD will continue to be a leader in recognizing bias in policing and establishing
meaningful relationships with the immigrant community. This work includes education
for staff and leveraging the partnership formed with our cultural brokers.
Shawn FY22
Complete Szymanski Park Improvements Holly, Justin FY22
South Village Field: Determine future use and work with developer on construction Holly, Justin FY22
Hubbard Natural Area: Complete design phase and prepare bid documents Ashley, Justin FY22
Red Rocks: Complete permitting for park improvements Ashley, Justin FY22
Core
Services
Description
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Leader(s)
Timeline Committee Action
Williston Road Streetscape: Complete design and initiate ROW
acquisition
Justin, Ilona FY22
Complete 8 to 10 projects prioritized in Penny for Paths as a step to
tie together network for accessibility for all
Justin, Ashley FY22 BPC Inform P4Ps priorities
Improve connections between maintenance costs and capital
(public and private) investments
*Assess maintenance standards and commitment to level of service
*Reflect these decisions in maintenance budgets
*2022 ‐ Focus on line striping budget and timeline
*Continue to diversify the maintenance fleet (smaller more nimble
fleet pieces) to meet changing transportation designs
Justin ongoing
Work with folks at GMT to improve and enhance transit options in
the City and throughout the region.
Jessie, Paul,
Justin
ongoing
Garden Street: Complete the right of way acquisition and design;
bid out project
Justin, Ilona FY22
Update City‐wide official map to include examination of east‐west
roads
Paul FY22 PC Consider and adopt new official map
Complete Transportation Impact Fee update Justin, Paul FY22
Complete Transportation Demand Management Regulations Justin, Paul ongoing PC Consider and adopt new regulations
LDR Amendments to promote walkable neighborhoods and
environmental conservation
*Replace Subdivision and Master Plan Standards
*New Planned Unit Development Types: Conservation, Traditional
Neighborhood
*Establish citywide Civic Space Types, Street Types and Building
Types and Residential Design
Justin, Paul FY22 and
FY23
PC, NRCC PC: Consider and adopt new regulations
NRCC: Advise on concepts
Consider UPWP applications to build out bike/ped infrastructure to
create an accessible network for all residents with focus on scoping
projects for next two years.
Paul, Ashley,
Justin
multi‐year EC, BPC Support funds, participate in
conversations around related projects
Consider multi‐modal transportation planning and implementation
expertise when hiring the next DPW Director
Jessie FY22
BPC Develop strategy to connect with
residents about how to interact and
engage with each other via different
modes of transportation in a respectful
and responsible way.
EDC Continue to participate in I89 Corridor
Pending
funding
Pursue other projects in City Center as funded (Ped/Bike Bridge) Ilona ongoing
Committee
Interest
City of South Burlington
FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Adopted by Council 11/15/21
Walkable
Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure.
*Develop a safe and efficient transportation system that supports pedestrian, bicycle, and transit options while accommodating the automobile
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision." "This is how our resident committees can inform policy
and help implement policy."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee
*Establish a city center with pedestrian‐oriented design, mixed uses, and public buildings and civic spaces that act as a focal point to the community.
Must Do
Core Services
Description
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Leader(s) Timeline Commit
tee
Action
Continue to reduce our phosphorus discharges into Lake
Champlain; work with DEC on a possible P‐Credit Program as we are
achieving great results that others could benefit from with our P
reduction
Justin ongoing
*** Develop the City's Climate Action Plan (including a specific
Transportation Implementation Plan and Governance
Implementation Plan) [Transportation Plan link to Walkable]
Paul FY22‐FY23 Task
Force,
EC
Participate in Climate Change planning;
provide recommendations
Support reduction in fossil fuel use in South Burlington by looking at
viable alternative fuel options for City fleet
*Research capacity of new technology and weigh against cost of
new investment for future budget consideration
*Expand use of electric hand held equipment and investigate the
replacement of gas‐powered equipment/fleet with
electric/renewable equivalents
*Integrate into relevant sections of the Climate Action Plan
*By leveraging the Cloud, reduce onsite hardware to result in lower
energy consumption
Justin, Paul, Chiefs,
Lou
ongoing
Prepare for an Chloride TMDL by instituting winter maintenance
best practices and working with the private sector on their SOPs.
Perhaps a Stormwater Credit can be created for private sector Cl‐
reductions
Justin, Paul ongoing
Improve management/maintenance of City‐owned open spaces
*Pursue acquisition/conservation of properties based on Council
directions and priorities
*Develop a policy to evaluate a parcel's use (access or not)
*Review and update current Open Space Fund parameters
*Create City Open Space Management Plans
*Develop funding strategy for maintenance management and open
space plan
*Recommend process for funding ongoing maintenance and
management
*Ensure all documentation is centrally maintained
Jessie, Ashley, Justin,
Paul
multi‐year NRCC Develop Open Space Plan to document
strategy for prioritizing conservation
and stewardship of land in the City.
Complete Auclair conservation plan Paul FY22
Continue to collect, monitor and analyze energy data for City
facilities
*Post reports to the website
Lou ongoing EC, BPC Provide support; recommendations
Review and consider updates to Tree Ordinance Justin FY22 NRCC Make recommendations to Council
Review and consider changes to the City's Emerald Ash Borer Plan Justin FY22 NRCC Make recommendations to Council
Must Do
City of South Burlington
FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Adopted by Council 11/15/21
Green & Clean
Emphasizing sustainability for long‐term viability of a clean and green South Burlington
*Promote conservation of identified important natural areas, open spaces, aquatic resources, air quality, arable land and other agricultural resources,
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision." "This is how our resident committees can inform
policy and help implement policy."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee
*Reduce energy consumption city‐wide and increase renewable energy production where appropriate.
*Climate Change Resolution
Description
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Leader(s) Timeline Commit
tee
Action
Green & Clean
Emphasizing sustainability for long‐term viability of a clean and green South Burlington
*Promote conservation of identified important natural areas, open spaces, aquatic resources, air quality, arable land and other agricultural resources,
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision." "This is how our resident committees can inform
policy and help implement policy."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee
*Reduce energy consumption city‐wide and increase renewable energy production where appropriate.
*Climate Change Resolution
LDR Updates:
*Update regulations to include requirements for increasing energy
efficiency for all development (highest already in the State) to
potentially include solar generation requirement for new
development
Paul FY22‐FY23 PC Consider and possibly make
recommendation to Council.
EC Participate in Button up and other
community education opportunities;
support efforts to weatherize as part of
noise mitigation
EDC Explore ways to recruit and retain clean
energy businesses
EC Assist the City with identifying
additional investments in energy
efficiency improvements and operating
practices in municipal buildings and
other facilities that will reduce their
energy cost and associated carbon
footprint.
Complete LDR Amendment process:
*Conservation PUDs and Environmental Protection Standards
*LDR Amendments to facilitate accessory dwelling units, solar
ready roofs and solar gain, accessory structures, and other minor
amendments
*Zoning District amendments to align with Comprehensive Plan
Paul FY22
New LDR Amendment Round
*To support redevelopment and infill in built up areas including
TDRs and PUDs
Paul FY22‐FY23 PC Consider and possibly make
recommendation to Council.
Update All‐Hazard Mitigation Plan Terry, Paul FY22
Achieve LEED Certification for 180 Market Street Ilona, Lou, Justin FY22
Core
Services
Committee
Interest
Description
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Leader(s)
Timeline Committee Action
Be nimble in supporting future of U Mall.
*Consider additional commercial uses
*Consider campus housing
*Explore restoring unused impervious areas to natural state for stormawater
mitigation and community garden for local food production
Jessie, Ilona ongoing
Dorset Street Signals:
*Complete hardware project planning and bidding
*Consider how to make Dorset more walkable
Justin FY22 ‐ FY24
Develop plan to provide dispatch services to partner communities Shawn FY22
Develop metrics for fiscal and economic development: do we have a tax base
goal? What do we need to be financially sustainable? How do we support GL
growth that enables this?
Jessie, Ilona ongoing EDC Develop and review metrics
Continue to represent the City on regional and state‐wide boards: VLCT, CCRPC,
Clerks' Association, VT Bar Association, Green Mountain Water & Environment
Association (GMWEA), Vermont Chapter of the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (VTITE), and VT Clean Water Advisory Committee (CWAC)
All ongoing
Assess the City's Industrial‐Commercial Zoning districts: What uses MUST be
away from housing? Should we reserve land for those purposes only while
making other "business parks" eligible for a wider range of mixed uses?
Paul FY22‐FY23 PC and EDC Provide feedback and review of
options
Participate in the region's Building Homes Together campaign
(http://www.ecosproject.com/building‐homes‐together) with a focus on
financing tools, link to transportation, and food/gardening resources
Jessie, Paul 5 years
Maintain presence on the Champlain Valley Conservation Partnership to support
regional conservation and stewardship goals.
Ashley ongoing
AHC Identify regulatory barriers and
added costs of developing multi‐
unit buildings and propose ways for
SB to address them. Could include:
waiver or reduction of city impact
and permit fees for perpetually
affordable developments
AHC Articulate connections between
dense housing development and
climate change solutions
AHC Review zoning districts city‐wide to
identify additional locations for
residential/mixed‐use zoning
including conducting an inventory
of vacant space.
AHC Identify regulatory barriers and
added costs of redeveloping areas
of SB and propose ways to address
them
EDC Identify staff support for EDC
Pending
Community or
Committee
interest
Consider ballot item on Commercial Cannabis Jessie FY22 EDC Explore Commercial Cannabis,
monitor CCB's efforts and make
recommendations to Council
Committee
Interest
City of South Burlington
FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Adopted by Council 11/15/21
Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community.
*Prioritize development that occurs within the community into the higher intensity areas identified within this Plan
Must Do
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision." "This is how our resident committees can inform
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee
*Support a diverse and vibrant economy built on quality jobs, employment centers and a supportive educational and research system; support markets for local
agricultural and food products.
Opportunity Oriented
Description
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Leader(s)
Timeline Committee Action
Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community.
*Prioritize development that occurs within the community into the higher intensity areas identified within this Plan
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision." "This is how our resident committees can inform
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee
*Support a diverse and vibrant economy built on quality jobs, employment centers and a supportive educational and research system; support markets for local
agricultural and food products.
Opportunity Oriented
Participate in State‐wide Code Review conversations and adjust local ordinances
as needed
Terry FY22
Offer City‐owned spaces to community for use with a focus on events in City
Center
Coralee,
Holly,
Jennifer
FY22
Core Service
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Leader(s) Timeline Committee Action
***Focus on equity and inclusion
*Develop and adopt a City‐wide equity and inclusion statement
*Year 1 implementation plan to the Council
*Internal staff training
*Increase representation on committees by inviting folks to
participate
*Implement new processes for receiving inclusive input on city
policies and projects
*Participate in state‐wide Fair and Impartial Policing training and
policy development
*Develop accessible outreach materials regarding elections and city
services
All Staff (leads: Jessie,
Coralee, Shawn)
FY22‐FY23
and
ongoing
AHC Propose an Impact Assessment
Checklist for Council
consideration
Consider charter changes related to governance and monitor
reappointment of legislative districts
Jessie, Donna FY22 ‐ FY23
*** Modernize the City's Personnel Policies and Practices
*Update Personnel Handbook
*Focus on recruitment and retention to reflect the community we
serve
*Analyze the staff we need to provide the level of service we want to
provide
*Focus on onboarding, orientation, and cross‐department
collaboration
*Institute an annual review process and Staff Development Program
with staff input
*Ensure first responders have specialized training they need
*Consider benefits we can offer for PT employees for recruitment
and retention
*Consider succession planning
*Complete a wage classification study
*Support staff well‐being, empowerment, and opportunities
Coralee FY22 and
FY23
Develop redundancy for IT services
*Including encrypted emails
*Malware‐proofing
Mike ongoing
*** Continue commitment to moving to and maintaining electronic
records
*Focus on Fire, Finance, and HR records and complete historic
permits
*Work to link parcel data through Planning & Zoning, Assessor, and
DPW
**Consider backup plans should we lose files and internet
All ongoing
***Update permitting systems and processes:
*Provide technology to streamline processes
*Build an expedited pathway for Sustainable Energy Projects
*Support efficient DRB review
Paul FY22 PC
(recommend
ed by EDC)
Update permitting system:
Ensure an expedited pathway
for high impact priority projects
Initiate review of progress on the 2016 Comprehensive Plan in
preparation for the 2024 Plan.
All Departments and
Committees
FY22‐FY24 All
committees
Participate in review of progress
on the 2016 Comprehensive
Plan in preparation for the 2024
City of South Burlington
FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Adopted by Council 11/15/21
Core Municipal Services and Administration
Must Do
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision." "This is how our resident committees can
inform policy and help implement policy."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Leader(s) Timeline Committee Action
Core Municipal Services and Administration
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision." "This is how our resident committees can
inform policy and help implement policy."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Role of City Committee
*** Continue focus on being customer service oriented
*Set internal and external customer service standards
*Focus on moving from paper forms to digital forms with possibility
for credit card payments
*Implement E‐fax to eliminate fax machine needs
All ongoing
Reduce water loss (which directly translated to lost water use
revenue) through the continuation of a water meter replacement
program
Justin 3 years
Implement Office 365 Mike FY22 for
FY23
Complete Reappraisal and attend to equity concerns raised through
BCA process
Martha LFY22
Clean up delinquency list and put in place payment plans Martha LFY22
Consider a policy on camping/domicile on public property or
encampment policy to best serve our neighbors and our property
Jessie, Colin FY22
Core Services
For consideration and prioritization in future years.
Ideas
Rental Registry and/or Housing Ordinance/Short‐term Rentals (AirBnb)
Partner with Burlington for a Regional Tech Center
Resident Parking Ordinance
Work with partners to extend the Bike Share Program into more South Burlington neighborhoods
*Assess motorized vehicles on shared use path system and develop policies around signage and safety
Must for FY23: City Center Park Phase II: Initiate design for City Center Park pedestrian and bicycle boardwalk
connection
Revisit Winter Parking Ban
City pledge to not to use herbicides or fungicides on South Burlington parks, recreation or other owned property and to
encourage property owners to do the same.
Work with public/homeowners to educate about maintaining backyard stream/wetland buffers
Need a definition for committee liaisons and tasks/obligations
Develop a policy for abandoned properties
Investment policy to match Climate Action Resolution
Policy: Every land use issue or decision must have a climate change or mitigation as the primary guiding principle
Consider sustainability in purchasing vs cost
Research Tech neutral approach to carbon emissions reductions
Explore updating the City's Noise and Nuisance ordinances and related LDRs
Mary Street ‐ Add sidewalk
City of South Burlington
FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Adopted by Council 11/15/21
Bike Rack
*** = Idea received more than 4 votes by the Department Heads
AHC = Affordable Housing Committee
BPC = Bike and Pedestrian Committee
CAD= Common Area for Dogs Committee
EC = Energy Committee
EDC = Economic Development Committee
LT = Leadership Team (city's Department Heads)
PASC= Public Art Selection Committee
RPC= Recreation and Parks Committee
SBBA= South Burlington Business Association
Task Force =Climate Action Task Force
Key
City of South Burlington
FY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Liaison Members Meeting Notes Other Notes
Climate Action (L)Donna
DPW, interface and maint. (L)
Bob*, Dana,
Amanda,
Donna meet quarterly
Donna joining as keeper of striping
spreadsheet
Project Review (CCRCP, DPWP,
scoping) (L)
Amanda *, Bob,
Havaleh, Donna
DRB (L)Cathy
Work Group Members Meeting Notes Other Notes
Communication/Outreach-
including schools
Cathy*,
Havaleh, Donna
Consder partnering with Local
Motion
Safety
Bob*, Cathy,
Matty speed limits, police liaison,
Mapping Amanda*, Nic
on hold for now, need "home" for
data, poss CCRCP.
Signs
Nic*, Donna,
Dana
Bike Friendly Community Planning Nic, Matty
2022 Holidays
Month Date Day Event Action
January 1 Saturday New Years Offices Closed
January 17 Monday Martin Luther King Day Offices Closed
February 1 Tuesday Chinese New Year Discretionary
February 21 Monday Presidents Day Offices Closed
March 1 Tuesday Town Meeting Day Discretionary
March 1 Tuesday Isra and Mi'raj Discretionary
April 15 Friday (begins in evening)Passover Eve No evening meetings
April 15 Friday Good Friday No meetings
April 3 Monday Ramadan Starts (beging in evening)Discretionary
May 3 Tuesday Eid al-Fitr No evening meetings
May 30 Monday Memorial Day Offices Closed
July 4 Monday Independence Day Offices Closed
July 10 Sunday Eid al-Adha Discretionary
June 19 Sunday Juneteenth Discretionary
June 19 Monday Juneteenth (Observed)Discretionary
August 9 Tuesday Primry Election Day Discretionary
August 16 Tuesday Bennington Battle Day Offices Closed
September 5 Monday Labor Day Offices Closed
September 25 Sunday (begins in evening)Rosh Hashana 1st night No evening meetings
September 26 Monday Rosh Hashana 1st day/2nd night No meetings
September 27 Tuesday Rosh Hashana 2nd day Discretionary
October 4 Tuesday (Begins in evening)Yom Kippur No evening meetings
October 5 Wednesday Yom Kippur No daytime meetings
October 10 Monday Indigineous Peoples Day Offices Closed
November 8 Tuesday Federal Election Day Discretionary
November 11 Friday Veterans Day Offices Closed
November 23 Wednesday Thanksgiving Eve No evening meetings
November 24 Thursday Thanksgiving Offices Closed
November 25 Friday Day after Thanksgiving Offices Closed
December 26 Monday Christmas Day (Observed)Offices Closed
December 31 Saturday New Years Eve No evening meetings