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Mayor Thorne closed public comments. 2. Direction to staff regarding the draft Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Master Plan Councilmember Pentin commented positively on the priority matrix and spoke regarding creating a climate where people of all ages and abilities can use bicycle boulevards and safe bicycle routes through the City within the next five years. He added that on those projects where only studies are designated, he would like them to indicate studies and construction. He referenced the cities of Davis and Portland as platinum level bicycle facilities noting that if it can be done there, it can be done in Pleasanton. He referenced the matrix and ranking, noted the need to address the "big things", suggested considering opportunities that arise, and stressed the need to address the intersection of Stanley and Bernal, as soon as possible as well as the engineering study on the long-term. Councilmember Narum agreed with the general criteria used in the priority matrix but expressed concerns that safe routes to school was not weighted as heavily as connectivity and pedestrians. She felt that creating ways for kids to bicycle to school, safely, should be an area of focus. She added that even casual bikers should be able to ride safely, agreed with the network including all ages and abilities and liked the pedestrian hybrid beacons as well as new facilities. Councilmember Olson noted that the City should go after the low-hanging fruit, first; agreed that road surfaces are an issue and that safe routes to school should be weighted as heavily as connectivity and pedestrians; liked the idea of the pedestrian hybrid beacon; and liked the idea of varied timing for pedestrians and bicycles versus automobiles. He stated that he would bike more if he felt safer and suggested allocating certificate of occupancy funds for the development on Stanley towards this effort and that the City reevaluate what type of funding to pursue. Councilmember Brown spoke in support of protected, buffered lanes, especially near schools; agreed with the need for road resurfacing; supported including intersections in the priority matrix; she agreed with the proposed network for all ages and abilities; supported the protected right turns; stated she would like to see more bicycle boulevards; and commented on proceeding on the near- middle- and long-term goals for the intersection of Stanley and Bernal. Mayor Thorne commented positively on the Master Plan; noted increased interest in cycling; suggested placing safety and safe routes to school on the top of the priority matrix; agreed with the near-term needs of the community; liked the beacons and protected, buffered lanes, especially near schools; commented on split corridors and resurfacing roads and stated he will work with staff to understand the retaining wall and improving safety at Stanley and Bernal, as soon as possible. Councilmember Olson addressed speed limits and agreed with studying the matter, as needed. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Brown to direct staff to move forward with the near- and medium-term projects as soon as possible. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None ess the None RECESS AND RECONVENED Mayor Thorne called for a short recess and the meeting was reconvened, with all Councilmembers, present. City Council Workshop and Page 4 of 5 September 13,2016 Special Meeting Minutes