Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting -- November 29, 2006

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC) was called to order at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 29, at the Standley Recreation Center by Board Chair Brian Parent, pursuant to a notice [1] mailed to all directors.

The following persons attended the meeting (* arrived after call to order): Name Board Position Office Jim Baross At Large Membership Chair Roman Beck At Large Andrew Boone Visitor Carol Carr North County Cycle Club Newsletter Editor Philip Erdelsky Rainbow Cyclists Secretary John Isaacs Visitor *Serge Issakov San Diego Bicycle Club Vice Chair Kathy Keehan Executive Director Tom Lettington At Large Webmaster Brian Parent At Large Chair Tony Pietsch San Diego Tandem Club Judith Talner At Large Stephan Vance At Large Dave White Visitor Greg Zackowski Triathlon Club of San Diego

The following directors did not attend the meeting: Name Board Position Office Ken King Knickerbikers Kerry Kunsman At Large Treasurer Andrew Lee GS Adams Ave Bicycle Club Bill Matella At Large Michael Satterlee San Diego Cyclo-Vets Tom Yager Sierra Club Bicycle Section

The minutes of the previous meeting [2] had been distributed to all directors, and printed copies were passed out at the meeting. The reading was waived and the minutes were approved as written by motion made, seconded and passed by voice vote.

Christopher Del Nagro and Evert Hawser were removed from the list of board members who did not attend the meeting, since they are no longer on the board. This list is printed on the minutes but it is not part of the minutes because it does not record anything done at the meeting.

The Treasurer's Report was not available.

The Membership Chair reported that our membership information has been transferred from one database to another, that we now have 963 members, and that Cyclo-Vets renewals are overdue, but their members were included in the total.

The Executive Director passed around a copy of the County Department of Parks and Recreation's proposed trail system for the Tijuana River Valley [9] and noted that the supervisors will be considering it on December 13.

Dave White reported on the Pedal to the Park event on April 29, 2007, passed out copies of a flyer for it [3], and noted that online registration will be available at active.com.

The Executive Director announced that the eastbound bike lane on SR 52 is closed and will remain closed until December 20 or sooner.

Stephan Vance reported on an ordinance requiring accommodation for bicyclists and pedestrians on TransNet projects involving new construction or major upgrades of existing facilities. It will be effective on July 1, 2008. It requires bicycle parking at transit stations and bicycle access to transit. The draft policy on implementing the provision proposes to put the burden of proof on the sponsoring agency to show that bicycle accommodation cannot be provided.

Brian Parent and Jim Baross remarked on some proposed bylaw changes, and the latter will send out the changes as a Word document.

Jim Baross presented copies of Challenge 13: Improving Bicycle Safety on pages 36-37 of the California Strategic Highway Safety Plan [4].

Jim Baross suggested that we retain, on a pro bono basis, a lawyer to write letters, negotiate with other lawyers, threaten lawsuits, etc., on behalf of bicyclists in San Diego County. Upon motion made, seconded and passed by voice vote, the board recommended that Jim start on this project.

The Executive Director announced that the county had put up "Bicycles Not Recommended" signs on Valley Center Road, that she had complained, and that county officials had said they will continue to use it. She also announced that on another project in Bonita, advance announcements to residents said bicycles would be prohibited on roads that remained open to automobiles. Our objection to that was apparently heeded, and they will put up only caution and share-the-road signs.

The Executive Director read from a copy of the proposed letter about the Fiesta Island General Development Plan [5], which had previously been E-mailed to all Board members. Several changes were discussed. Upon motion made and passed without objection, the Board approved the letter with edits.

The Executive Director remarked on the Executive Director's Report [6], which had previously been E-mailed to all Board members, and noted specifically.

• There will be an Escondido Bicycle Plan meeting on January 20.
• We may be able to share downtown office facilities with Walk San Diego.
• She participated in a Critical Mass Ride last week; there were at least 150 riders.

The newsletter editor remarked on upcoming newsletter items and matters:

• There will be some kind of get-together in December, but not necessarily a holiday party, possibly on December 27.
• Newsletter preparation and mailing will he held at Standley Recreation Center 6:30=8:30 PM on December 13.
• Cycling News wants to exchange newsletters with us.
• There will be, or should be, items on the Inland Rail Trail, the Fiesta Island Plan, Pedal to the Park, the SR-52 closure, and some bike shorts items from the E-mail list.
• The deadline for submissions for the next newsletter is Monday.

The following club reports were presented:

• Greg Zackowski of the Triathlon Club remarked on alcohol issues on the Boardwalk.
• Serge Issakov of SDBC announced a Saturday ride to the Trek Bike store to meet George Hincapie (details on Trek Web site), and also a Toy Ride to the Kroc Center on December 16.
• Tony Pietsch of the Tandem Club announced a tandem/recumbent ride or demonstration of some kind.
• Carol Carr announced that the North County Cyclists worked two aid stations at the Tour de Poway and were paid for it.

The meeting was adjourned by general consent at 8:34 PM.

-- Philip J. Erdelsky, Secretary