March 2017 Board Minutes
Wednesday, 3/15/2017 7:00 - 9:00 PM,
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor’s Center Library
One Father Junipero Serra Trail San Diego, CA 92119
For information contact: info@SDMBA.com or
Kevin Loomis President
Introductions/Roll Call
Present: Kevin Loomis, Ben Stone, Don Sutton, Joshua Bonnici, Jose Galaz, Jeff Tanzola
Absent: Renee Halsch, Robert Hubbard, Skii Essenfeld, Tim Ingersoll, Jason Showalter
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (2 mins. limit per individual; must fill out comment card prior to call to order) Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Board on any subject matter not on tonight’s agenda
Call to Order Meeting called to order 7:07 p.m.
Consent Agenda
1. Meeting Minutes Approval of 2/15/2017– Kevin Loomis
2. Approval January 2017 financials
Motion Ben, Second Jose : February minutes and 1/31/2017 financial report pass unanimously as written
Old Business
Requests for Continuance on any current Agenda items
Discussion Agenda (Indicate action items)
Item 1. Action Item: STC Update/Request (Ben) 10 minutes
Ted Stroll (Sustainable Trails Coalition) contacted us with a status update on Bill 1349 (Human Powered Transport in Wilderness Act) being introduced into the House. McClintock and Duncan Hunter are sponsoring. The wilderness issue affects San Diego in many ways but blocking access to whole areas as well as obstructing connections to trans county trails project.
STC is looking for funding for continuing lobbying for the bill. Their current need is $10,000 a month to keep lobbying efforts going. Ben Stone is proposing that SDMBA donates $5000 to support STC in their efforts.
Action Item: SDMBA board to give to $5000 from the general fund to Sustainable Trails Coalition by 4/30/2017.
Motion: Kevin Second: Don passed unanimously
Item 2. Memberleap Update (Robert/Don) 5 mins
Colleen Juretus (IMBA database manager) and Memberleap staffer working Membership database communication and process. Working on Paypal and other backend. Making good progress on content. Training to be arranged soon for all volunteers and staff who will access the system.
Item 3. SDMBA Survey/communications regarding IMBA and CA chapter communications (Kevin) 10 mins.
Survey to members - questions being drafted but no release date. Kevin reviewed Chapter 2.0 Proposed by IMBA. After more discussions, the membership due increase is off the table. National insurance program has been shelved for now. Kevin spoke with CA chapters last night but most current chapters want to stay. SDMBA stance is that the IMBA board needs a big turnover. A consequence of SDMBA leaving IMBA is that other CA chapters might follow. Two articles published by SDMBA board members and posted publically were intended to inform members and the community about the relationship and issues. SDMBA IMBA issue subcommittee on 3/22 to continue discussions. There will be a meeting with CA chapter leaders that attend CA Trails and Greenways Conference in April.
Item 4. Action Item: Funding Pamo Valley/Orosco Ridge Project (Ben & Susie) 10 mins.
We have received proposal/quote from Progressive Trails Design for Concept Trails
Plan for the entire Pamo Valley/Orosco Ridge Project split into phases. Project would include up to 80 miles of trail in total Total cost is over $40,000 which SDMBA is planning on funding. This does NOT include any of the studies required or building costs. Also reaching out to IMBA Trails Solutions for a quote also.
Applying for REI grant for $15,000 of this total. Remaining balance of funds could come from crowd sourcing dedicated project campaign, individual or corporate major donations, other grants, government grants, etc.
SDMBA has already reached out to Ramona Planning Association, Ramona Trails Association, San Diego Trails Alliance, Ramona High School NICA Team, Supervisor Jacob’s office, etc. Money available through County Board Supervisors through Phase I funds, etc. Advocacy meeting to be held in Ramona as part of engaging stakeholders in the project. Details to be arranged by Ben.
Action item: $5000 of SDMBA money from fund to be determined to be put toward the plan and design when a proposal is accepted. This money is foreseen to be allocated in the summer of 2017? This amount will be leveraged along with any grant money or major donations received to gather support from MTB community at large (matching donations, etc.) The Board advises Ben Stone to get a second quote from Trail Solutions/IMBA ASAP.
Motion: Kevin Second: Jose Passes unanimously
Item 5. Stowe Trail work update/logistics/volunteers (Kevin ) 10 mins.
Kevin is planning a walk through with any trail crew leaders available on Sunday 3/19 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. starting at north end of Fanita Parkway Don can attend. Bring bikes Sunday.
April 1 is main work day although this date is still under discussion for a media event with Marines, elected officials, etc. with Marine liaison and Dianne Jacob office.
Item 6. Trail Crew Leader Training recap (Susie/Don) 5 mins.
About 29 people attended - volunteer, land managers, etc. John Holloway and Kyle Gunderman were the instructors and did an amazing job. Susie would like to recreate this advanced class in the fall for other trail liaisons and higher level volunteers and then also facilitate Trail 101 courses for more novice volunteers.
Item 7. CA Trails and Greenways Conference Agenda (Kevin/Ben) 5 mins.
Kevin asked the board to generate any questions or issues that we need to bring
Or people we need to speak with there. Check website for presentations and details.
Item 8. April board meeting date (Kevin) 5 mins.
Change date to April 26 in the MTRP classroom. Susie will notify MTRP and board members.
Item 9. Otay Trails workshop 3/14 recap (Ben/Jose) 5 mins.
Many agencies were represented - City of SD, County, BLM, CDFW, USFW, Otay Water District, board patrol, city of Chula Vista, etc. as well as developers. Environmental consultant Recon was hired by the project to do the study. Ben, Jose, Skii and Susie attended. There were many mountain bikers in attendance. Pre-Survey filled out by 80% mountain bikers. Public input was taken on types of trails, trail amenities, etc. Ben to follow up on contacts made here with otay Water district and CDFW.
Item 10. Action Item: SDMBA Hat Reorder/24 hats $340.00
Motion: Kevin Josh: Second passed unanimously
Updates - (Non Discussion Items)
Item 1. Arch Ride update - SOLD out. Andy and crew working on route contingencies and communicating with land managers.
Item 2. E-Bike Statement
Items for next meeting Agenda
Board member communications
Adjournment 9:00 p.m.
Next Meeting: April 26 , 2017
Meeting Minutes Recorded by: Susie Murphy