Agenda - 04-05-2016 - 6-a - Minutes

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4 1 On January 11, 2016 the County Manager met with staff, the OUTBoard Chair, and the Sheriff. 2 It was agreed that the best way to implement recommendations of the Bicycle Safety Report 3 would be through a Task Force with a defined charge and set term. It was also agreed that the 4 general focus of the Bicycle Safety Task Force should be on education and communication. 5 The Manager requested that the OUTBoard develop recommendations for the membership 6 composition, charge and initial term of a Bicycle Safety Task Force. Staff was instructed to 7 bring the OUTBoard's recommendations back to the BOCC at its March 1, 2016 meeting. 8 9 The BOCC previously considered supporting efforts to increase safety awareness between 10 motorists and bicyclists, roadway safety improvements for bicyclists, and implementation of 11 next steps at its November 5, 2015 meeting. 12 13 At its February 17, 2016 meeting the OUTBoard made recommendations regarding the Bicycle 14 Task Force membership, charge and term and forwarded it on to the BOCC for review. The 15 recommendations are included in the Bicycle Safety Task Force Resolution. 16 17 The OUTBoard also recommends that, at the conclusion of the term of the Bicycle Safety Task 18 Force and completion of its report to the BOCC, that a subcommittee be formed to oversee the 19 ongoing implementation of the Task Force report. This is a matter that will be brought before 20 the BOCC for consideration at that future time. 21 22 Commissioner Jacobs referred to charge number 2 of the proposed resolution in 23 attachment 2, which states: "Develop an implementation timetable with estimated funding 24 request information within the first 5 meetings, and present it to the OUTBoard for review and 25 recommendation, and review and approval by the BOCC." He asked if it is known what funding 26 will be needed by this task force in its first five meetings. 27 Abigaile Pittman said the funding referred to was for public education, PSAs, etc. 28 Commissioner Jacobs asked if that would be part of the communications budget for the 29 Public Affairs office. 30 Bonnie Hammersley said once the group is created it would determine costs and then 31 look at options for funding. 32 Commissioner Pelissier referred to the recruitment of task force members and asked if 33 agencies would appoint someone as a representative. She asked if Orange County residents 34 would be recruited by advertisement. 35 Abigaile Pittman said yes. 36 Commissioner Pelissier asked if there is a determined process for identifying different 37 stakeholders. 38 Abigaile Pittman said all names will be brought to the BOCC, with OUTBoard 39 recommendations noted, for final choosing and appointment. 40 Abigaile Pittman said various organizations will be invited to apply. 41 Commissioner Price referred to section A.2.f of the proposed resolution and said there 42 are two Chambers of Commerce. She suggested changing the wording to "2" from chambers, 43 and keep residents at 5. 44 Commissioner Dorosin said he read A.2.f as an "or" option, and suggested leaving it as 45 "County business" which could mean with the Chamber or not. 46 Commissioner Price said it may be beneficial to have representatives from both of the 47 Chambers. 48 Commissioner Rich said she would not want to reduce the number of Orange County 49 residents, preferring to keep it at six.