BPC 12-08-2014 (Special) MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
December 8th, 2014
CUPERTINO
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: William Chan, Pete Heller, Jill Mitsch, Sean Lyn
Absent: Vidula Aiyer
Staff: David Stillman
Others Present: Jim Wiant, Frank Geefay, Karen Geefay, Gary Jones, Larry Dean,
Andrea Grindeland
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Gary Jones inquired about bicycle routes passing through the lands belonging to the
water district. It is considered a long term goal as the city does not have the ownership
and communication may take long.
Larry Dean informed the Commission that De Anza College will consider removing the
block on McClellan Rd. Dean is also working on funding for bike repair stations.
Frank Geefay proposed a 30 minute traffic block during school commuting times.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORDERS OF THE DAY
1) Staff Report (Stillman)
Installation of Sharrows on McClellan and Foothill were started.
Green bike lanes on Tantau are implemented with different pavement material,
which is also anti-slip and reflective. The Tantau green lane is funded by Apple
Inc.
The Commission suggested constant monitoring of the slipperiness caused by
water osmosis.
2) Receive VTA BPAC Report (Wiant)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3) The Commission approved the October 15t", 2014 minutes unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
4) Bicycle Transportation Plan Update/Safety Workshop Debrief
The Commission reviewed the plan and made suggestions. Mr. Lyn suggested
prioritization over the implementation near school areas. Mr. Heller proposed
the Commission should set a schedule to review the progress.
NEW BUSINESS
5) Discuss Cupertino Municipal Code 11.08.180 Regarding Age Requirements for
Juveniles Riding Their Bikes on the Sidewalk
Action: Remain with the age requirement as described in Municipal Code
11.08.180 and apply no changes.
Vote: Yes
Motion: Heller
Second: Lyn
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
SUBMIT�TED BY: .
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Sean Lyn, Commissioner