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Sacramento Active Transportation Commission Meeting - September 16, 2021

Active Transportation Commission — Thursday, September 16, 2021
BodySacramento, California
SessionActive Transportation Commission
DateThursday, September 16, 2021
StatusFILED
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0:16

Thank you.

0:17

We are live.

0:22

All right.

0:25

Jennifer, can you call roll and confirm quorum?

0:30

Absolutely, Chair Haim.

0:31

Good evening, everybody.

0:33

Chair Brazzle, we know is absent tonight.

0:37

Sorry, Commissioner Brazzle.

0:40

Commissioner Buen Rastro.

0:44

Here.

0:45

Wonderful.

0:46

Commissioner Carpenter.

0:49

Here.

0:50

Commissioner Dewar Westbrook.

0:53

Here.

0:54

Commissioner Garrett.

0:56

Here.

0:58

Commissioner Granville.

1:00

Here.

1:02

Commissioner Hop.

1:03

I'm here.

1:04

Commissioner Pollins.

1:09

I am here.

1:11

Commissioner Smith.

1:13

I believe is absent.

1:14

Vice Chair Ward Waller.

1:17

Present.

1:18

And Chair Haim.

1:20

Here.

1:21

Wonderful.

1:22

We have a quorum.

1:24

And I have some housekeeping.

1:25

This meeting is broadcast live on the city website.

1:28

I'd like to remind Commissioner staff and staff to mute your microphones when not speaking.

1:34

The public was able to provide comments via e-comments on the agenda homepage.

1:39

Can still provide comment.

1:41

Public comment can be made via Zoom and by phone.

1:44

Those instructions are on the agenda.

1:46

The speaker limit is three minutes.

1:48

Can I turn it back over to you, Chair Hime?

1:53

All right, thank you.

1:55

The first item is the consent calendar.

1:57

Are there any comments or questions on the consent calendar?

2:09

I move to approve the uh meeting minutes and to accept the active transportation of commission log.

2:19

If I can add a few things to it or comment on it.

2:24

Yes.

2:27

Great, thank you.

2:28

So there's two items that I know that we need to have a broader conversation about the log, so I want to also want to caveat with the fact that we do need to have a conversation.

2:38

I know that I'm adding things to the log before we have the conversation, but but I think there's two items that I think are pertinent to this commission that uh it would be great if we review them before they go to the council.

2:49

Uh one of them is um I know that periodically, I think maybe once a year, the city receives an update on proposed speed bump updates.

3:00

Um I think that's something that if we can review that in the commission, that would be great.

3:05

And then the other update that uh would be great for us to have are also the updates on speed limit reductions and whether that they might be happening in the city.

3:14

I know that that's also something that might happen periodically.

3:17

Uh so just proposing that we re that we put that on the log as something that we would like to review before it goes to the council.

3:29

Anyone else have any other comments questions?

3:39

No, anything.

3:41

I um do our restbook has her hand raised.

3:44

Okay, I just missed that.

3:47

Go ahead.

3:48

No worries.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Active Transportation██████████████████████22%
Transportation Safety████████████████16%
Parking Policy██████████████14%
Procedural███████████11%
Business Regulation████████8%
Technology and Innovation████████8%
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety████4%
Community Engagement████4%
Engineering And Infrastructure███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Active Transportation Commission Meeting - September 16, 2021

The Active Transportation Commission met on Thursday, September 16, 2021, starting at 6:00 p.m. to discuss several items related to active transportation and mobility in Sacramento. The meeting included the consent calendar, staff reports, updates on the Parklet and Alfresco Dining Program, the Central City Mobility Project, a proposal for e-bike/e-scooter charging stations, and the Slow & Active Streets Survey Report. Key outcomes included approval of the consent calendar, receipt of reports, and a motion to send a letter to City Council regarding charging stations.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of August 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes – Approved unanimously.
  • Active Transportation Commission Log – Received and filed. Commissioners noted future agenda items: review of speed bump updates and speed limit reduction updates before they go to Council.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • On Item 6 (Charging Stations):
    • Lauren Greenwood (Government Partnerships Manager for SPIN) expressed support for the concept of micromobility charging hubs but recommended a 6-8 month delay to assess new shared rideable regulations. She noted SPIN's commitment to collaboration and sustainability.
    • Joel Martin (Vice President of Digital Out of Home for Swift Mile) strongly supported immediate action, highlighting the benefits of universal charging stations for equitable transportation and reducing carbon footprint. He argued against delays.

Discussion Items

  • Commission Staff Report (Item 3) – Jennifer Donlon Wyant provided updates on the North 12th Street Complete Street Project (construction to be complete by end of October) and the Battle of the Bollards (testing of vertical posts on separated bikeways). Staff reported supply chain delays for materials.

  • Parklet and Alfresco Dining Program Update (Item 4) – Matt Eierman and Staci Hovermale presented on the future outdoor dining program. They discussed the history, pros and cons of both parklets (cost-prohibitive, strict standards) and alfresco dining (temporary, allowed food/alcohol service, but impacts mobility). Plans include stakeholder outreach, pre-designed parklet options, and a citywide program.

    • Commissioners expressed support for maintaining bike/pedestrian access through street closures and raised concerns about ADA accessibility, design standards, and vehicle intrusion. Some recommended looking at other city models (e.g., SCAG's Go Human campaign).

  • Central City Mobility Project – Scope Change (Item 5) – Megan Johnson presented on the project, which includes expanding protected bikeways and converting some streets to two-way. Due to Union Pacific and CPUC concerns, the I Street two-way conversion was dropped; instead, the project will maintain one-way traffic but reduce lanes and add bike lanes. Commissioners asked about bike lane placement and possible alternatives.

  • Charging Stations for e-Bikes and e-Scooters (Item 6) – Commissioner Houpt presented the subcommittee's recommendation to send a letter to City Council requesting a pilot project for charging stations and an ordinance exemption for advertising. Public comments were heard. After discussion, a friendly amendment was added to ensure revenue from advertising would be allocated equitably.

  • Slow & Active Streets Survey Report (Item 7) – Drew Hart presented survey results from the pilot program. Key findings: 27% of residents drove less, 30% increased active transportation, and slowing down drivers was a top priority. Staff noted equity concerns from communities of color about the temporary design and outreach. Commissioners discussed future improvements, including deeper engagement and arts integration.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar – Approved (motion passed with one abstention).
  • Central City Mobility Project – Received and commented; no formal action.
  • Charging Stations – Motion to send letter to Council passed 6-1-1. The amendment to include equitable revenue allocation was adopted. Commissioner Dewar Westbrook voted no, and Commissioner Garrow abstained.
  • Slow & Active Streets Survey – Received and commented; no formal action.
  • Adjournment – The meeting adjourned after completing all agenda items.

Meeting Transcript

Thank you. We are live. All right. Jennifer, can you call roll and confirm quorum? Absolutely, Chair Haim. Good evening, everybody. Chair Brazzle, we know is absent tonight. Sorry, Commissioner Brazzle. Commissioner Buen Rastro. Here. Wonderful. Commissioner Carpenter. Here. Commissioner Dewar Westbrook. Here. Commissioner Garrett. Here. Commissioner Granville. Here. Commissioner Hop. I'm here. Commissioner Pollins. I am here. Commissioner Smith. I believe is absent. Vice Chair Ward Waller. Present. And Chair Haim. Here. Wonderful. We have a quorum. And I have some housekeeping. This meeting is broadcast live on the city website. I'd like to remind Commissioner staff and staff to mute your microphones when not speaking. The public was able to provide comments via e-comments on the agenda homepage. Can still provide comment. Public comment can be made via Zoom and by phone. Those instructions are on the agenda. The speaker limit is three minutes. Can I turn it back over to you, Chair Hime? All right, thank you. The first item is the consent calendar. Are there any comments or questions on the consent calendar? I move to approve the uh meeting minutes and to accept the active transportation of commission log. If I can add a few things to it or comment on it. Yes. Great, thank you. So there's two items that I know that we need to have a broader conversation about the log, so I want to also want to caveat with the fact that we do need to have a conversation. I know that I'm adding things to the log before we have the conversation, but but I think there's two items that I think are pertinent to this commission that uh it would be great if we review them before they go to the council. Uh one of them is um I know that periodically, I think maybe once a year, the city receives an update on proposed speed bump updates.

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