BPC 01-16-2019INUTES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
jai January 161h, 2019
CUPERTINO
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Jennifer Shearin, Gerhard Eschelbeck, Sean Lyn
Absent: Erik Lindskog, Pete Heller
Staff: David Stillman (Senior Civil Engineer), Roger Lee (Acting Director of Public
Works), Jeff Milkes (Director Recreation & Community Services), Gail Seeds (Parks
Improvement Manager)
Others Present: Julie Miyakawa, Resident
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1) The Commission unanimously approved the November 29, 2018 meeting minutes,
with Erik Lindskog and Pete Heller absent
2) The Commission unanimously approved the. December 19, 2018 meeting minutes,
with Erik Lindskog and Pete Heller absent
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
3) Election of Chair and Vice Chair (Stillman)
David Stillman recommended this item to be postponed to the next Commission
meeting. The Commission voted unanimously to postpone this item to the next
Commission meeting, with Erik Lindskog and Peter Heller absent.
4) Citywide Park and Recreation System Master Plan (Seeds)
Jeff Milkes introduced this topic by summarizing the objectives of the 2018
Cupertino Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. One of the goals will be to
provide direction for the Recreation and Community Services Department as it
improves and enhances parks and recreation over the next 20 years. A specific
initiative is safe routes to parks.
Gail Seeds was following up with a more detailed overview of the plan including its
7 Goals (Conservation, Connection, Equitable Access, Enhancement, Activity,
Quality). This plan was developed with various community input sessions and
surveys.
The plan incorporates 12 Outreach Themes (Park & Facility Access, The Arts,
Uniquely Cupertino, Cultural Diversity, Nature Experience, Partnerships,
Extraordinary Play, Recreation Variety, Trails & Connectivity, Social Gathering &
Celebration, Welcoming Places & Services, Youth & Teen Empowerment).
A discussion followed the presentation with suggestions to include a Community
Garden feature for Cupertino, and also to include and incorporate more
prominently the Cupertino Loop, which is a major feature of the 2016 Cupertino
Bicycle Plan. It was also noted the east part of Cupertino is underserved in terms of
park facilities, and should be prioritized accordingly.
5) Bicycle Boulevard Update (Stillman)
David Stillman provided an update on the design of the Bicycle Boulevards.
Currently the design is 65% completed, with a goal to start construction in June 2019
with a completion in Fall 2019. The specific Boulevards reviewed include Portal,
Greenleaf/Merritt, and Torre/Town Center. A variety of treatment options including
speed tables, raised crosswalks, and Sharrows were discussed.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
6) Staff Report (Stillman)
The Junipero Serra trail study including input from the Bicycle & Pedestrian
Commission will be presented to City Council on February 5 for adoption
7) _ VTA BPAC Report (Lindskog)
No report given
8) Public Relations Subcommittee Report (Heller)
No report given
9) Report on Committee assignments and general comments
No report given.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY.
Gerhard chelbeck, Commissioner