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BPC 01-18-06 CUPEIQ1NO MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION January 18,2006 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Staff: Koski, Paulsen, Walton, Wiant None Glenn Goepfert, Assistant Director of Public Works ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Joe Price from Toll Brothers asked for support at the upcoming public hearing on the proposed mixed-used development on Stevens Creek Boulevard and Finch Avenue. Price referenced a site plan and indicated that the project development would include affordable housing, a public park, ample common and open space, a community room free of charge, and also involves improving the sidewalks, introducing bike lanes across Tantau, narrowing the roads to slow down traffic, providing strong pedestrian connections, and would have less of an impact on schools and roads. Price stated that the project would bring in $320,000 in revenue, based on an independent analysis. Price indicated that they hope to get the project off the ground and that all the vocal support at the public hearings would really be appreciated. Discussion followed about the specific details of the project, however no formal action was taken. The Commission agreed to agendize this item for discussion at a future date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 16 Minutes The Commission approved the minutes of November 16, 2005 as submitted. OLD BUSINESS 2. Parking Cash Out - BPC Endorsement Resolution Mike Bullock, a Cupertino resident, inquired about the status of the parking cash out resolution. Glenn Goepfert suggested that the commissioners determine a timeline to move forward since the resolution received support and was approved. Glenn also suggested that the commissioners approach the council members informally in order to get feedback before taking any further action. 1 The commissioners discussed some fine details of the cash out resolution and the manner in which to approach the city council. Glenn Goepfert explained the concepts of the Brown Act, involving the quorum of council and commission members in serial communications. The Commissioners decided to present a letter and the resolution to council in February. 3. Street Smarts - Commissioner Koski May Koski updated the commission regarding the funding and the implementation of the Street Smarts Program. She informed them that she spoke to various representatives from the school districts and City's Webmaster to ensure that the proposed website update and on-line activities would be feasible. Koski indicated that adding more information to the website could be done inexpensively and give the school districts more options. Koski indicated that there were a limited number of language translations and that Chinese and Korean language translations were necessary. The Commission discussed different resources for language translation. Koski also talked about breaking down the information on the flyers, placing brochures on the website, referencing various websites related to safety areas, providing diversion information in regards to street smarts, and making bumper stickers available for public safety. 4. Bicycle Friendly Communities Application Status The Commissioners discussed the deadline of March 17, 2006 for applications and the process following the application submittal deadline. NEW BUSINESS 5. Commissioner Greenstein Appointed to Parks and Recreation Commission The Commissioners discussed the appointment of Commissioner David Greenstein to the Parks and Recreation Commission and inquired about the timing for the vacancy to be filled. Glenn Goepfert explained that the recruitment process was imminent. In reference item #3, Glenn Goepfert mentioned that he looked into the possibility of the Sheriffs providing safety education programs on a quarterly basis to local schools, which would cost the city approximately $144,179 annually. The Commission discussed presenting this information to the City Council for feedback and possible acceptance. 6. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair The Commissioners selected May Koski as the Chair and Jim Wiant as the Vice Chair. 7. 2006 Commission Goals The Commissioners summarized the 2005 goals and agreed to individually generate a list of primary goals and objectives for 2006 for discussion at the next meeting. 8. Bicycle and Pedestrian Impacts of Whole Foods Project Traffic Circulation The Commissioners discussed the potential traffic issues involved with the project and the possibility of traffic calming measures extending from the project site to the Oaks Shopping 2 Center and the Quinlan Community Center. The Commissioners agreed to independently research the project details for future discussion and to schedule the project manager to present additional information at the next meeting. Glenn Goepfert provided an update on the Mary Avenue Footbridge project in regards to its design, time line, and completion. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Toll Brothers Development Measurex Site - Traffic Whole Foods - Project Presentation Goals and Objectives Update of the Guidelines ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ~8. $}Vbún Karen B. Guerin Administrative Assistant 3