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BPAC - ACTION ITEM - Formation of Ballona Creek Bike Path Ad-Hoc Subcommittee and Appointments Thereto.
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Meeting Date: September 19, 2024
Contact Person: Alicia Ide, Management Analyst, Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5618
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notice: E-Mail via GovDelivery (09/16/2024): Meetings and Agendas - Mobility, Traffic & Parking Subcommittee; Notify Me - Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures; Stay Informed - Bicycle & Pedestrian / Culver CityBus / Construction Street Maintenance and Closures
Dept Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC): potentially create a new Ballona Creek Bike Path Ad-Hoc Subcommittees, with defined objectives, and appoint two Members.
BACKGROUND
The Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act) defines the differences between a “Standing Subcommittee” and an “Ad Hoc Subcommittee.” In summary, Standing Committees are required to comply with the provisions of the Brown Act (including public notification and public participation), while Ad Hoc Subcommittees are not subject to those requirements. A standing committee has a continuing subject matter jurisdiction, or a meeting schedule fixed by charter, ordinance, resolution, or formal action of a legislative body. Whereas, in general, an Ad Hoc Subcommittee serves only a limited or specific purpose, is not perpetual, and is dissolved when its specific task is completed or time period expires.
DISCUSSION
At the July 18, 2024 meeting, BPAC members discussed forming a new subcommittee to focus on topics related to the Ballona Creek Bike Path, discussed which members might be interested in appointment, and received consensus for agendizement.
The objective of the Ballona Creek Bike Path Ad Hoc Subcommittee would be to advise staff regarding maintenance, safety concerns, and mobility challenges along and around the Bike Path, recommend improvements, advise regarding approved and proposed projects, and engage generally with members of the Culver City community regarding bike and pedestrian topics relating to the Bike Path. In particular, the Subcommittee would engage with staff and the community regarding the upcoming Ballona Creek Bike Path Sustainability and Accessibility Project and proposed projects to extend the Bike Path and add a ramp and bridge at Ince Blvd.
Staff recommends creation of this new subcommittee from September 19, 2024 through completion of the Ballona Creek Bike Path Sustainability and Accessibility Project and appointment of two members to the Subcommittee if created.
Other Subcommittees: If BPAC members wish to dissolve or amend current Subcommittees or create other new Subcommittees, they may at this time, or at any future meeting, propose and receive consensus to agendize such action at a future meeting.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION
That BPAC:
(1) Create a new Ballona Creek Bike Path Ad Hoc Subcommittee with defined objectives and time frame; and
(2) Appoint two members.