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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL ----- '� -----
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director
DATE: November 22, 2017 (CC Meeting of 12/6/2017)
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Declaring Moorpark to be a Bicycle Friendly
City
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On November 15, 2017, County Supervisor Steve Bennett gave a presentation to the
City Council on the Cycle California Coast program to promote national and
international bicycle tourism in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Supervisor
Bennett requested the City to adopt a resolution supporting the efforts of the Cycle
California Coast organization, as has been done by other cities and by both Ventura
County and Santa Barbara County.
The City of Moorpark has policies that support the creation and enhancement of bicycle
infrastructure throughout the city in its 1992 General Plan Circulation Element. In
addition, the Council adopted a Bicycle Transportation Plan in 2008, which serves as a
guide for enhancing and expanding the city's bicycle infrastructure with a stated goal of
providing for greater local and regional connectivity of this infrastructure. In 2012, the
Council declared Moorpark to be a Healthy Eating Active Living City, calling for the City
to plan and construct a built environment that encourages walking and bicycling.
Along with health and environmental benefits, bicycling also provides economic benefits
to a supportive community. Besides the initial purchase of a bicycle, bicyclists spend
money on accessories, apparel, and repair as well as food and drinks during their rides,
supporting local businesses. The Bicycle California Coast organization provides
website information www.cyclecalcoast.com on popular recreational bicycle rides in
Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties and it lists bicycle friendly businesses in both
counties, those that provide safe bicycle parking, complimentary water, restrooms and a
welcoming attitude to bicyclists. Registration as a bicycle friendly business is free, and
the businesses that have registered appear on a roster by city as well as on the bicycle
route maps provided on the website.
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Honorable City Council
December 6, 2017
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Adopting the attached resolution will declare that Moorpark is a Bicycle Friendly City,
encouraging, where practical, the development of bicycle infrastructure, the support of
bicycle friendly businesses, and the promotion of our region as a world-class destination
for bicycle tourism. The benefits of supporting this vision of the Cycle California Coast
organization include creating positive visibility of the region as a tourist destination,
providing greater recognition and information about the bicycling opportunities in the
region, expanding the base of bicycle friendly businesses to both local bicyclists and
bicycle tourists, encouraging bicycle infrastructure improvements for the general public,
and providing for greener transportation and tourism opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2017- .
Attachment: Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING MOORPARK TO
BE A BICYCLE FRIENDLY CITY
WHEREAS, bicycle riding provides healthy exercise and enjoyment while taking
vehicle trips off our roads and decreasing congestion, pollution, and greenhouse gas
emissions; and
WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is growing in popularity in the coastal counties of
California with their mild climate, exceptional scenery, and numerous points of interest,
attracting bicyclists from around the world; and
WHEREAS, local bicyclists and bicycle tourists, on both day rides and extended
tours, help support the local economy by patronizing local businesses on their bicycle
rides; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-856,
adopting a Circulation Element of the Moorpark General Plan, which includes policies
and objectives that support the creation and enhancement of bicycle infrastructure
throughout the city, including bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, and bicycle routes; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2008-2772, adopting the 2008 Moorpark Bicycle Transportation Plan, which serves as a
guide to enhance and expand the City's existing network of bicycle facilities, connect
gaps, address constrained areas, provided for greater local and regional connectivity,
and encourage more residents to bicycle; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-
3132, declaring Moorpark to be a Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) City to plan and
construct a built environment that encourages walking and bicycling; and
WHEREAS, Moorpark has developed a network of multi-use trails, bike paths,
and bike lanes throughout the city that provide scenic rides that can be enjoyed by bike
riders of all abilities, with connections to regional bikeways; and
WHEREAS, Moorpark has many businesses which provide support to bicyclists
traveling through the area, including a bicycle shop, eating establishments, and other
businesses that serve both individual bicyclists and bicyclists riding in groups such as
the Moorpark Bike Rides group, the Conejo Valley Cyclists, the Channel Islands Bicycle .
Club, the San Fernando Valley Bicycle Club, and others; and
WHEREAS, many organized bicycling events have passed through Moorpark,
including professional races, charity rides, and fun rides, attracting hundreds or
thousands of participants and/or spectators, including Amgen's Tour of California, Los
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Angeles Wheelmen's Grand Tour, and other organized rides of various lengths and
difficulties; and
WHEREAS, cities, counties, tourism councils, businesses, and volunteers in
Ventura and Santa Barbara counties have formed the "Cycle California Coast"
organization to promote national and international bicycle tourism in Ventura and Santa
Barbara Counties; and
WHEREAS, Cycle California Coast has a rapidly growing "Bicycle Friendly
Business" program and a promotional website cyclecalcoast.com and is actively
promoting bike lanes for our region's most iconic recreational rides; and
WHEREAS, making the City of Moorpark even more bicycle friendly will pay
great dividends for local riders, bicycle tourists, businesses that welcome cyclists, those
without cars, and the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. This Council declares the City of Moorpark to be a Bicycle Friendly
City, encouraging, where practical, the development of bicycle infrastructure, the
support of bicycle friendly businesses, and the promotion of our region as a world-class
destination for bicycle tourism.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 2017.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
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