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BPC 11-15-06 .'a.- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION November 15,2006 The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Staff: Paulsen, Koski, Wiant, Walton Fable David Stillman, Senior Civil Engineer ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman informed the comnusslOners of the upcoming commission interviews to fill vacancies on the commission and deadline for reapplying. Commissioner Geoffrey Paulsen distributed an informational brochure on bicycling use and energy savings and highlighted the main topics of the brochure. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman reviewed a communication from a Teen Commissioner, Alex Palmeri, expressing concern over the welfare and safety of teens in the community in regards to the municipal code enforcement of an age limit for use of bicycle-pedestrian facilities. The teen commissioner expressed interest in seeing the age limit increased in order to encourage teens and youth to ride their bikes using safe pedestrian facilities. The commission agreed to agendize this item to a later date for further discussion. Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman indicated that he would provide the commission with some background information regarding the ordinance. Chairperson May Koski reviewed a written communication from David Greenstein pertaining to an article indicating that bicycling was on the rise and the measures that the city of Palo Alto were using to make it safer for kids to bicycle to school. Chairperson May Koski made reference to the Comprehensive County Expressway Planning Study Pedestrian Access Outreach Summary for Cupertino. Chairperson Koski indicated that the Santa Clara County Expressway Group was striving to make. it safe for pedestrians to cross expressways. Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman elaborated that the intent was to evaluate the safety of various expressways sections and determine where it may not be safe for pedestrians to cross and to ensure that there is an alternate path available for crossing. W-.l. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 20 The commissioners approved the minutes of September 20, 2006 as submitted. VOTE: 4-0 OLD BUSINESS . 2. Commissioner's Report on Recent Activities Bike-to- Work Day Cupertino Safety Day The commissioners agreed to prepare a report that would summarize the activities that took place for both events in order to publish the information in the Cupertino Scene. NEW BUSINESS 3. Distribution of Certificates of Recognition to Commissioners for role in promoting Bike and Walk to School events ' Chairperson May Koski presented the commissioners with certificates of recognition from the Mayor and City Council and thanked them for their participation in promoting these events. 4. De Anza Boulevard Jaywalking at BJ'S Restaurant Commissioner Jim Wiant expressed his concerns over customers jaywalking across De Anza Boulevard at BJ'S Restaurant. The commissioners discussed options for discouraging people from jaywalking such as installing a chain linked fence in the median, installing landscaping that would discourage cutting through the median, or reevaluating the timing patterns at the intersection. Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman indicated that he would look into the possibility of adjusting the timing patterns for the pedestrians. 5. Stevens Creek/Monta Vista Subdivision Pedestrian Safety Commissioner Jim Wiant addressed concern over the two uncontrolled crosswalks that exist on Stevens Creek Boulevard near the Cupertino Post Office. The commissioners discussed alternatives to mitigate the safety concerns for the area. Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman informed the commission that he would look into the possibilities available to mitigate the traffic concerns. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Bicycle Plan Update Mitty Crossing - County Presentation Use of Bicycle - Pedestrian Facilities (Teen Commissioner) Scenic Circle Access Update Mary Avenue Footbridge Update . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: ckau", 8.~n Karen B. Guerin Administrative Assistant