BPC 02-17-2021
MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
February 17, 2021
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Gerhard Eschelbeck, Erik Lindskog, Ilango Ganga, Jack Carter, Maanya
Condamoor
Absent: None
Staff: David Stillman, Staff Liaison
Others Present: Roger Lee, Director of Public Works. Dianne Thompson, Assistant City
Manager. Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk
1. Oath of Office for Newly-Appointed Commission Members; Training on
Commissioner Handbook Approved by City Council on January 19, 2021 (Squarcia)
Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Ganga,
Carter and Condamoor. She continued with her presentation, summarizing the
highlights of the Commissioner Handbook approved by the City Council on January 19,
2021. The presentation is included in these minutes.
David Stillman, Transportation Manager provided a summary of protocols relating to
commissioner communication and interactions with staff and members of other
commissions.
Muni Madhdhipatla spoke to congratulate new commissioners on their appointment
and to express appreciation for the remaining commissioners, including staff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approval of January 20, 2021 Minutes
Commissioner Ganga motioned to approve, Commissioner Lindskog seconded the
motion. Motion passed 5-0.
POSTPONEMENTS
No postponements
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Byron Rovegno requested a future agenda item be considered regarding public places
for bike racks.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Two written communications were received and included in these minutes.
OLD BUSINESS
3. Future Agenda Items (Eschelbeck)
Carmen Road Bridge
Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV
McClellan Separated Bikeway Phase 3
Public places for bike racks
Crash data analysis follow-up
Commission review and recommendations on Capital Improvement Projects
Review of projects within Pedestrian Transportation Plan
E-bikes
NEW BUSINESS
4. Election of Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2021
(Eschelbeck)
Commissioner Lindskog nominated himself as Chair. Commissioner Condamoor
seconded the motion. Commissioner Ganga presented a substitute motion to nominate
Chair Eschelbeck as Chair. Commissioner Carter seconded the substitute motion.
Substitute motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Lindskog voting against.
Commissioner Lindskog motioned to nominate himself as Vice-Chair. Commissioner
Condamoor seconded the motion. Chair Eschelbeck presented substitute motion to
nominate Commissioner Ganga as Vice-Chair. Commissioner Carter seconded the
substitute motion. Substitute motion passed 3-2, with Commissioners Lindskog and
Condamoor voting against.
5. Safe Routes to School Working Group Coordination (Eschelbeck)
Commissioner Lindskog voted to have a rotating attendance of Bicycle Pedestrian
Commissioners at the monthly Safe Routes to School Working Group meetings. Chair
Eschelbeck amended the motion, adding that the rotation schedule will mimic the
Mayor’s meeting rotation schedule. Commissioner Lindskog seconded the amended
motion. Motion as amended passed 5-0.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
6. Staff Report (Stillman)
David Stillman, Transportation Manager reported that discussions were underway to
begin the design phase for Phase 2 of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV Bikeway
Project, which will extend from Wolfe Road to Highway 85. Project Scope is currently
being defined, which will be immediately followed by a consultant selection.
Mr. Stillman reported that Redwood Construction has been issued the Notice to
Proceed for the Regnart Creek Trail project. Initial biological surveys have been
completed. Staff continues to reach out to fencing contractors to solicit quotes for
privacy fencing work.
Mr. Stillman reported that the design contract for Phase 3 of the McClellan Separated
Bikeway Project at the intersection of De Anza/McClellan is being negotiated with
Kimley-Horn.
Mr. Stillman reported that the Tier 1 work orders for the School Walk Audit Project
have been issued, and City crews are in the process of completing that work. Staff is in
the process of coordinating Tier 2 items. Staff expects construction on Tier 2 items to
begin within the month. Tier 3 coordination will begin once Tier 2 coordination is
complete. Staff expects to complete all Walk Audit work by the end of 2022, assuming
the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have lifted enough to allow for traffic studies,
which are required for some of the projects.
Mr. Stillman reported that the webpage and survey for the Bollinger Road Corridor
Safety Study Project is now live. The survey closes February 26, 2021. Website is
www.cupertino.org/bollingerstudy.
Commissioner Lindskog inquired about the Work Plan recommendations. Mr. Stillman
responded that all commissioners will be informed about which projects are being
recommended to City Council once the decision has been made by Public Works.
7. VTA BPAC Report (Lindskog)
Commissioner Lindskog gave a presentation summarizing the most recent Valley
Transportation Authority (VTA) Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
meeting. The presentation is included in these minutes.
8. Report on Subcommittee Assignments and General Comments
Vice-Chair Ganga provided an update from the February 2021 Mayor’s meeting.
Notes are included in these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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David Stillman, Staff Liaison