BPC 05-23-2016CUPERTINO
MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
May 23rd, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Pete Heller, Erik Lindskog, Sean Lyn, Gary Jones, Vidula Aiyer
Staff: David Stillman
Others Present:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Byron Ravegno presented his memo on his presentation to the City Council regarding
his verbal communication during their budget study session, Monday May 17, 2016. He
read aloud the memo and then followed with a general discussion on the need to
approve sufficient funds to support the 2016 Bike Plan vision.
Steve Lich objected to the language in the 2016 Bike Plan as biased toward the working
group without complimentary language provided by the group he represented.
Scott Hughes discussed the need for re-engineering the intersection of Bandley Drive
and Alves Drive.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Byron Ravegno submitted his written memo for the record.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
1) Staff Report (Stillman)
a. David Stillman discussed Chelsea's report on bike education for students
6th to 8th grades.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2) The Commission approved the April 27t 11, 2016 minutes unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
3) Updates to BPC Items Catalog (Lindskog)
a. Add Scott Hughes bulb out issue from oral communication to catalog for
future consideration
b. Erik reviewed Items 4.9 and 4.10
4) Bicycle Transportation Plan Update (Stillman)
a. David discussed his request for $2 million dollars for year one of the Plan
implementation and the general restrictions associated with the staffing
requirement.
5) Bike to Work Day Debrief (Lyn)
a. Sean debriefed the commission on the day.
b. 203 bikers counted, 92 stopped for conversation, refreshments and gift bag
c. It was suggested that next year the commission host two stations on
Stelling, one on each side of the street. Many of the riders who did not
stop were on the north bound side of the street.
d. Sean parceled out the survey result for tabulation by the commissioners.
Pete will prepare a template and circulate for input of the data.
6) Walk One Week/Dern Discussion (Lyn)
a. The program will be considered for Kennedy first.
b. Motion (Lyn) Second (Jones) Vote 5 to 0 approved.
c. To move Walk Bike to Schools program to Safe Routes to Schools under
Chelsea's direction.
NEW BUSINESS
7) Election of VTA BP AC Representative (Stillman)
a. Erik and Gary volunteered to represent the Cupertino BP Commission
and city .
b. Term two years
c. Motion (Lyn) Second (Heller) Vote 3 to 0 for Jones a Representative,
Lindskog as Alternate
d. Pending Council approval
8) Approval of BPC Meeting Location Change to Conference Room C (Stillman)
a. Motion (Heller) Second (Lyn) Vote 5 to 0 approved
9) Electric Bike Operations on Don Burnett Bridge (Stillman)
a. Presentation by resident Mark Zavislak on his letter to the city requesting
electric bikes be allowed on the Bridge.
b. Motion (Heller) Second (Lindskog) Vote 4 to 1 approved with
commissioner Aiyer voting no
c. Allow Class 3 electric e-bikes up to 15 mph while on the bridge
10) Items for Future Agendas -No items for future agenda
11) Next Meeting -June 15, 2016, 7:00pm
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.