BPC 08-21-03CUPER TINO
THE REGULAR MINUTES OF
THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
Thursday August 21, 2003
Conference Room C
Cupertino City Hall
10300 Torte Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
Mr. Joe Walton, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
Staff: Mr. Goepfert, Ms. Arrants
Commissioners:
Present: Mr. Geoffrey Paulsen, Mr. Joe Walton, Ms. Fu Julia Fu, Mr. David Greenstein and Mr.
Robert Levy.
Absent: None
Citizen: Ms. Anne Ng
VOtITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - Email regarding pedestrian traffic signal timing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of June 18,2003 were approved. The July meeting was
cancelled.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Resident Anne Ng, thanked Mr:Goepfert and staff for the August
16th memorial ceremony at Stevens Creek Park. A memorial plaque was uncovered in honor of
Mr. Jeff Steinwedel and was attended his wife, family and many friends.
OLD BUSINESS -
1. Regnart Creek Trail Mr. Goepfert updated the commissioners as to the development of this
type of project. Staff will look into canvassing the water district to the possibility of the trail,
acquiring funding for a feasibility study. A general discussion followed regarding concerns
for public support and awareness, especially nearby or adjacent residents. Commissioner Fu
suggested using the Cupertino Scene to provide public awareness. Mr. Goepfert had prepared
a Memorandum to the Cupertino Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission with staff
reconm~endations to the City Council for the Regnart Trail Development. Edits were made
and approved in a motion, by Chair Walton, second by Commissioner Levy. A motion made
to forward the memo to the City Council, by Chair Walton, second by Commissioner Levy
with all in favor. This is an ongoing item and a general discussion to be continued to next
meeting.
2. Bubb Road - Sidewalks on east side between Stevens Creek Boulevard and McClellan Road
a. After a discussion it was suggested, by Vice Chair Greenstein that a letter is sent to the
Planning Commission to include any future development requires pedestrian access.
Motion was carried by Vice Chair Greenstein, second by Commissioner Levy, all in
favor.
3. Cupertino Pedestrian Guidelines -
a. A review and comparison of the Cupertino Pedestrian Transportation Guidelines with the
VTA Pedestrian Technical Guidelines. Commissioner Levy volunteered to do the
comparison.
4. Walkability
a. After a discussion about pedestrian crossings and signal timing as it pertains to the
general plan's level of service for traffic. Vice Chair Greenstein made a motion to send a
letter to the General Plan Task Force to set a policy for a level of service D or better,
except where pedestrian safety or access is compromised, Commissioner Paulsen
seconded the motion, all were in favor. Staff will prepare a letter.
5. Public Transportation
a. A general discussion regarding the current state of public transportation for seniors and
students. Discussion ongoing and to be continued to the next meeting.
6. Walk to School Day-
a. Chair Walton and Vice Chair Gmenstein prepared and sent letters to school principals in
Cupertino. Greenstein will follow up on letters and City's Information Officer Kitson.
NEW BUSINESS -
1. Trail Surfaces Mr. Gocpfcrt handed out a matrix of trail surfaces. A copy will bc forwarded
to Parks and Recreation Director Smith for review. Councilman Lowenthal told Vice
Chair Greenstein that this commission would be making trail surface
recommendations about the Stevens Creek Trail to City Council.
2. Segway Demonstration - A brief discussion followed. It was decided to remain neutral at this
point in time.
3.Future Items Discussion
a. The Oaks
b. Cupertino Senior Center- lack of sidewalks within the parking lot.
c. Altrans - as a public transportation supplement.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business or public comment Chair Walton adjourned the meeting at
9:40p.m. The next Committee meeting will be on Thursday September 18th at 7:00 p.m., City
Hall, Conference Room C.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane An-ants