BPC 01-08-03CUPEP TINO
THE REGULAR MINUTES OF
THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
Wednesday January 8,2003
Conference Room A
Cupertino City Hall
10300 Torte Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
MINUTES
(Revised)
ATTENDANCE
Mr. Joe Walton, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Staff: Goepfert, Arrants
Commissioners: Mr. David Greenstein, Ms. Hua Julia Fu, Mr. Geoffrey Paulsen, and Mr. Robert
Levy, Mr. Joe Walton
Citizen:
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Provisional minutes of December 3,2002 were approved
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.- None
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS -
1. Review Joint Projects with Los Altos
a. Deferred to later date
2. Identification and Discussion of Regnart Trail Options
a. There was a general discussion of the history of Regnart Creek Trail and the
necessity of a white paper to provide direction and vision for the trail. A general
discussion regarding the need to provide the practicability or possibility of the
trail in general. Paulsen and Levy volunteered to head the white paper and do
some preliminary fieldwork reporting back to the committee at the February
meeting. Greenstein suggested this trail eventually be part of the General Plan.
3. Review Draft By-Laws
Rev. 1/21/03
a. There was a general discussion. Mr. Levy submitted a written redraft. Mr. Levy
suggested the use of the general commission by-laws and Robert's Rules of
Order. The motion was made by Levy and second by Greenstein., with all
commissioners in favor.
4. Discussion of CIP "Walk-ability" Budget
a. Mr. Goepfert gave an overview of the CIP as it relates to pedestrian safety. Mr.
Goepfert suggested a "wish list" be prepared for goal setting. A general
discussion followed with Mr. Paulsen suggesting a survey be developed as an
outreach to the residents of Cupertino regarding walk ability. Mr. Levy
commented that the safety of seniors be considered due to their reliance on
walking as transportation.
b. An'ants would collect and compile a list from submissions, by email, from
commissioners.
5. Discuss BPC Goals for 2003
a. Mr. Greenstein reviewed goals presented to the City Council, October 7, 2002. A
general discussion followed. Mr. Panlsen recommended that a survey for walk
ability and planning and engineering standards be added to section 3 of these
goals. Mrs. Fu suggested the commission do an education outreach to schools in
Cupertino. Adding to the goals is the commission monitoring of city projects and
private developments for bicycle and pedestrian impacts. It was suggested the
added goal include: monthly report from staff and involvement of the
commission.
b. Commissioner Greenstein will email changes to Mrs. Arrants to be presented for
review by the commission at the next meeting.
6. Report on CUSD Traffic Committee
a. Mr. Goepfert provided brief review and summary.
7. Reconsider Regular Commission Meeting Day
a. A motion was made with all commissioners approving, a meeting change to the
3ra Wednesday of each month.
8. Future Agenda Items - Discussion
a. Bike to work campaign
b. School program - commissioners to visit school
c. Speakers
a) Marc Auerbach, Vice-Chairperson of the Planning Commission
ADJOURNMENT -
Them being no further business or public comment; Chair Walton adjourned the meeting at 9:26
p.m. The next Committee meeting will be on Wednesday February 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m., City
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