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10-159Council File # /Q— �� Green Sheet # 3098617 RESOLUTION `7" AUL, MINNESOTA Presented by WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission initiated and oversaw the community task force process to prepare the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan which provides policy direction to "maintain, expand, and enhance a balanced regional transportation system;" and 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 3� 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 WHEREAS, the CiTy Council adopted the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan in March 2009; and WHEREAS, the City lacks a multi-modal transportation advisory body to review projects and advise on policy decisions affecting all forms of transportation as guided by the Transportation Chapter, and WHEREAS, the Bicycle Advisory Board (BAB) was established by Council File 9]-1414 and amended several times since then (Council Files 94-848, 02-913, and 08-509) to provide ongoing advice on technical and educational matters to enhance the City's work towards the goal of ensuring safe bicycling in the city; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council believes that in order to create a world-class, multi-modal transportation system in Saint Paul, the City should convene a diverse group of stakeholders and users of that system to advise the Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council; and WHEREAS, the establishment of a Transportation Committee as a committee of the Planning Commission would create such a group to advise the full Planning Commission, and to create a transparent public forum for such discussions; and WHEREAS, a Transportation Committee made up of diverse transportation system users of a variery of transportation modes will lead to better mutual understanding of the needs and interests of all users, which in turn will lead to a balanced and thoughtful approach to transportation planning and improvements in the CiTy of Saint Paul; and WHEREAS, housing the Transportation Committee within the Planning Commission will help the Commission better integrate land use and transportation decisions as they relate to zoning neighborhood and comprehensive planning, and major infrastructure investments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Transportation Committee of the Planning Commission be established, and be charged with the following activities: • Monitoring and advancing the implementation of the Transportation Chapter of the CiTy's Comprehensive Plan; This may include working with staff and the public To develop a prioritized list of projects that are referenced in the Chapter so that projects are ready to submit as funds become available; • reviewing and advising on transportation-related zoning amendments/studies; the design of major transportation infrastructure projects (particularly focusing on the need to balance transportation modes within existing public rights-of-way); new policy plans such as the Complete Streets policy now under development; and any new modal plans for biking, walking, and transit • overseeing the wark of any transportation issue task forces that may be convened, in order to ensure consistency with citywide transportation planning and existing systems; and • advising the City on regional and interagency projects affecting the City, and advocating for improved coordination with regional and federal govemments in transportation planning, including advising on funding priorities, in order to position Saint Paul as the multi-modal hub of the East Metro region; Page 1 of 3 �a-��� 48 49 �� 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the TranspoRation Committee is encouraged to solicit public input early and often in its deliberations, and is encouraged to create subcommittees (which may or may not be staffed) as needed to address technical needs or project issues specific to any individual transportation mode such as bicycling; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Transportation Committee consist of four Planning Commissioners, and up to eight additional community members, including people who represent the following areas of interest, or multiple interests: • Transit, including bus and passenger rai] • Pedestrian/walkability issues • Bicyc]ists � Freight and logistics industry, including trucking, rail operations, and airports • Accessibility representatives or persons with disabilities • Representatives of commercial corridors (i.e. small business owners) • Downtown building or business representatives; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that recommendations from the Transportation Committee will be forwarded to the full Planning Commission for consideration and final action, similar to the other committees of the Planning Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Planning Commission shall solicit applications for the Transportation Committee and appoint the seats, with input from the Mayor and City staff, and that the committee would be chaired by a Planning Commissioner, also appointed by the Chair of the Planning Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that communiTy (non-Planning Commission) members must live or work in Saint Paul, and serve rotating three-yeaz terms, and that City staff would advertise open seats at the end of the yeaz through the City website, the District Councils, local advocacy groups, and other communiTy partners; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission will need to amend its by-laws to allow a standing committee that includes non-Planning Commission members; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Transportation Committee will be staffed primarily by the departments of Planning & Economic Development and Public Works, with periodic assistance as needed from the Parks and Recreation, Police, and Fire Departments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council thanks the Bicycle Advisory Boazd (BAB) for its work over the last eighteen years, which has exemplified the passion and dedication that community members in Saint Paul have for improving bicycling in the city and the region; and recognizes that an on-going attention to bicycling issues will be critical to the success of the TransportaYion Committee; and Page 2 of 3 �d -� �� 92 NOW, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council respectfully puts the Bicycle Advisory 93 Board into an indefinite hiatus, and encourages the existing BAB members to participate in the work of the 94 Transportation Committee, and to remain closely involved in transportation issues at every level, from the work of 95 District Councils, to regionai and state government, to Socal and national bicycling advocacy and non-profit 96 organizations that are dedicated to creating policy change, awareness, and improvements to bicycling in this region. Page 3 of 3 Bostrom Car[er Hattis Helgen Yeas Requested by Department of: Adopted by Council: Date 6 / !`J Adoption Certified by Cou �i] Secretary By: ' Approved Iayc � Date � O By: � Approved by the Office of Financial Services By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � l(��l�i� , DepartmenUOfficeiCouncil: Date Initiated: �o-�°°°°�' 10FEB2010 Green Sheet NO: 3098617 Contact Person & Phone: Deoartment Sent To Person Initial/Date � Samantha Henninpson � i 266-8641 1 ouncil Assign Z ooncil � Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): Number 3 i Clerk 17-FEB-10 For Routing 4 Doc. Type: RESOLUTION Order 5 E-Document Required: Y Documeirt Contact: Contact phone: Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Action Requested: � Approval of resolution establishing a Transportation Commitee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission and putting the Bicycle I Advisory Board into an indefinite hiatus. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for ihis department? CIB Committee Yes No , Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): AdvanWges If Approved: DisadvantageslfApproved: Disadvantages It Not Approved: Total Amount of Trensaction: CosURevenue Budgeted: Funding Source: Activity Number. Fi nancial Information: (Explain) Februarv 10. 2010 1:50 PM par,A � Item 4 C.F. 10-159 TO: Saint Paul City Council Saint Paul Planning Commission FROM: Dan Hoxworth ���/'� _ Executive Director, Transit for Livable Communities (TLC) 1 � SUBJECT: Creation of a Transportation Committee of the Planning Commission DATE: February 16, 2010 We wish to support the effort of the St. Paul City Council to establish a standing Transportation Committee of the Planning Commission. The purposes of this restructuring — a more engaged citizenry, and a stronger, a more balanced transportation system for Saint Paul — align with the mission of our organization. Please consider four points in relation to this decision. 1. Our experience serving on the TAB is that more up-front work developing project concepts and public support before applications are submitted would reduce the number of federai grants St. Paul has had to turn back. 2. Our experience with the projects funded through Bike Walk Twin Cities reinforces the need for informed public input and clear process. This best takes place in a context of the city's vision, expressed by leadership and grounded in the Transportation Chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Bicycle and walking projects should be presented in this context—as elements in a multimodal transportation network—rather as isolated local street improvements. We believe the Trensportation Committee of the Planning Commission should set and maintain such a planning context. Land use is key to maximizing the benefits of transportation investments. Integrating the perspectives of land use and transportation perspectives in one powerful process will put St. Paul on solid footing. 4. The hiatus of the Bicycle Advisory Board has the potential to undermine the role of sustainable transportation. If carefully structured, however, we believe a strong Transportation Committee with focus on all modes could create a more integrated transportation system in St. Paul. We urge full attention to the structure and process of the Trensportation Committee of the Planning Committee to ensure fuli representation of the interests of bicycle transportation. Our members want to advance bicycle interests in St. Paul and will expect TLC to be vigilant in this regard. We can envision some benefit of a bicycle advisory subcommittee of this new committee. More important wili be creation of a full-time pedestrian/bicycle coordinator who advocates for improved conditions on a daily basis within the public works department. We encourage St. Paul's attention to livability and sustainability, and urge thoughtful progress on the development ot the Transportation Committee of the Planning Commission. Please let me know if our organization can be of assistance as you proceed.