BPC 09-20-06
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
September 20, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLLCALL
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Paulsen, Koski, Walton, Wiant, Fable
David Stillman, Senior Civil Engineer
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A visitor inquired about a flyer on Proposition E, which indicated that there were some trails
forthcoming in Cupertino and asked if the commissioners knew where the trails would be placed.
Ann Ng, a Cupertino resident, spoke in response and indicated that the placement of the trails was part
of the Toll Brothers project, and if the project proceeded, one trail would be placed alongside Calabazas
Creek between Vallco Parkway and 280, if feasible.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson May Koski reviewed some written communication:
. An invitation to the 2006 Moon Festival Silicon Valley on September 30th at Memorial Park.
. Written Communication from Cupertino resident Carol Stanek providing an update on the Scenic
Circle Access issue.
. Written Communication from Cupertino resident Rhoda Fry addressing concerns over the
proposed Stevens Creek Corridor Park Project.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 17 Minutes
The commission approved the May 17 minutes as submitted.
2. July 19 Minutes
The commission approved the July 19 minutes as submitted.
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OLD BUSINESS
3. Mary Ave Bicycle Footbridge: Status
Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman provided a brief update of the project and indicated that Terry
Greene, City Architect, would be able to provide a detailed presentation to the commission at a later
date.
4. School CongestionlKennedy Middle School Traffic Update
Chairperson May Koski updated the commissioners on the Kennedy Middle School traffic and
congestion issue. Chairperson Koski indicated that a community meeting took place in order to
determine ways to relieve the congestion atound the school. Chairperson Koski also talked about the
measures derived to minimize congestion, such as restricting vehicle access to certain areas, creating a
no parking/stopping zone, and maintaining the enforcement of parking and moving violations.
Chairperson Koski indicated that the measures would be in place for a month and then another meeting
would be scheduled for community feedback.
Commissioner Scott Fable indicated that he had spoken to a Sergeant from the Santa Clara County
Sheriff's Department about the traffic and congestion issues at the school and about the upcoming
meeting. The Sergeant expressed interest in being informed about the progress and the factors involved
in the mitigation. Commissioner Fable mentioned that he would continue interacting with the Sergeant
in regards to the traffic and congestion issues.
5. Scenic Circle Access - October 17 Council Meeting * Possible Action*
Commissioner Joe Walton provided an update regarding access on Scenic Circle, of which the
commission had voted to recommend preserving and protecting the access as a safe route to school and
forming a task force to examine and mitigate the perceived problems associated with it. Commissioner
Walton mentioned that he would be making the presentation to the City Council on October 17th, which
would reflect the commissions' recommendation. (No action taken).
NEW BUSINESS
6. Revision ofVTA Regional Bikeway Plan Update *Possible Action*
Commissioner Joe Walton provided an update on the VTA Bikeway Plan ,and mentioned that a
representative from VTA was currently working on an infrastructure-gathering project for the county
and requesting information from the city. Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman highlighted the
information being requested and indicated that staff was in the process of identifying any citywide
changes to the plan. Further discussion ensued about other areas that should be identified in the
Bikeway Plan such as Blaney Avenue, Stevens Creek Boulevard, DeAnza Boulevard, Bollinger Road,
and Mitty Way. (No action taken). .
7. Street Smarts Fall 2006 Contest
Chairperson May Koski talked about the Street Smarts contest and options for participating such as
registering online, reading educational materials, and submitting an entry. Chairperson Koski indicated
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that the winners could be chosen from the Elementary School, Middle School, and High School levels
and from the adult population. Prizes could be in the form of gift certificates and grand prizes for the
top contestants. Chairperson Koski also indicted that staff was looking into the feasibility of conducting
the contest via the web and the commissioners discussed alternatives such as conducting a quiz entry
through email.
8. Participation in Cupertino Safety Day
Public Safety Commissioner Fari Aberg provided information regarding the upcoming safety day and
the activities involved. She indicated that the coordinators were looking for volunteers to help with the
event. Further discussion ensured about setting up informational displays on different types of traffic
calming devices and on the advantages of trails. Senior Civil Engineer David Stillman indicated that he
would look into the possibility of getting this information in display format. The commissioners also
talked about other material they could provide for the fair and their involvement in the event.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Update to the Bicycle Transportation Plan - Pedestrian Guidelines
Crossing Enhancements on DeAnza Boulevard
Update on the Mary Avenue Footbridge Project
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 18 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Karen B. Guerin
Administrative Assistant