BPC 09-16-2020
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN COMMISSION
September 16, 2020
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Gerhard Eschelbeck, Muni Madhdhipatla, Erik Lindskog, Ilango Ganga
Absent: None
Staff: David Stillman, Staff Liaison
Others Present: Marlon Aumentado, Associate Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 15, 2020
Ilango voted to approve, Muni seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
2. August 19, 2020
Gerhard voted to approve, Erik seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
Ilango requested that links to documents be provided within minutes. David will look
into the feasibility.
POSTPONEMENTS
No postponements
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Mary Ave Protected Bikeways Project
Marlon Aumentado provided a presentation on the details of the final design plans for the Mary
Ave protected bikeways project. The commissioners were overall favorable to the design. A
summary of comments received from the commissioners:
• Consider providing a safe connection from the future Westport driveway to the
northbound bike lane.
• Make sure that the design is consistent with the Westport development, and that work
completed with the project won’t need to be removed when Westport develops.
• Consider shorter bollards, to avoid being hit by bicycles or vehicle side view mirrors.
NEW BUSINESS
2. 2016 Bicycle Transportation Plan Update
David Stillman provided updates on various bike plan projects:
McClellan Road Separated Bikeway Phase 2…project is well underway and will finish by mid-
November. David described challenges and concerns expressed by residents living along
McClellan that may result from the project, most notably loss of on-street parking and difficulty
in backing out. Muni provided further details regarding these concerns. David described that
the City has recently revised the city standard for circular driveway, so that residents on
McClellan are able to pursue that if they wish.
Ilango suggested having city paying for circular driveways. David replied that the City is unable
to do so, due to issues involving the use of public funds for private improvements. Ilango also
suggested that staff engage in more proactive community involvement during the planning
process for future projects.
Regnart Creek Trail: David reported that we will be receiving a 95% plan submittal within a
week or two. Staff is trying to wrap up the fence selection process with residents. The project
will be bid around November, and construction Spring 2021. Ilango asked the status of the
Lozano and De Palma discussions. David reported that the design will be included in the 95%
plans, and a follow up meeting will be scheduled with those residents.
Stevens Creek Blvd Class IV Bike Lane, Phase 1—David reported that the contractor agreement
has been executed. The Notice to Proceed has not yet been issued, pending schedule/lead-time
discussions. There will be a 60 working day construction duration. Anticipate completion prior
to end of calendar year. David reported that Phase 2, Wolfe to Highway 85, is currently in
design. Gerhard suggested we bring Phase 2 to the commission for review. David replied that
staff would be do that.
Junipero Serra Trail: David reported that the agreement with BKF is executed, and the service
order is in the process to be executed by end of this week. Schematic design of east and central
segments will soon follow. Muni asked if the BPC could be involved in the renaming of the
trail. David replied that he will look into that request.
School Walk Audits: David reported that work orders have been issued to City crews to
complete the Phase 1 signing and striping-related improvements. The more challenging Phase 2
items will be prioritized once the work orders have been issued.
Bike Boulevards: David reported that Phase 1 is completed. Staff needs to perform some
outreach to affected residents prior to implementation of Phase 2.
Bubb Road: David reported that the project is in 65% design. Will bring this to BPC for review.
Gerhard inquired about the status of the Carmen Road Bridge and prospects for further funding.
David replied that direction to prioritize the project for funding would need to come from
Council, at this time Public Works is not planning on requesting funding for the project.
Ilango and Gerhard asked if there was a way for the commissioners to be notified ahead of time
if a bike project was going to be heard at a council meeting. David replied that he will strive to
provide these notifications to the commissioners. Gerhard suggested notifications to the
commissioners if there is only short notice before a Council meeting, or agendizing the item at
the BPC if there is more time. Ilango suggested holding a special meeting is also an option.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
3. Staff Report (Stillman)
None
4. VTA BPAC Report
Erik gave a presentation. Topics include the Tamien and Blossom Hill station access
improvements, Foothill Expressway improvement update, and the Manila Ave bike/ped path
in Sunnyvale funded by Google.
David added an update on the Homestead Road VERBS project managed by Sunnyvale.
Cupertino has issued encroachment permits to Sunnyvale for the construction.
5. Report on Subcommitee Assignments and General Projects
Muni gave a summary of the Mayor’s meeting:
Hosts: Vice Mayor Darcy Paul and Manager Deborah Feng.
• Fine Arts – Diana Matley: Working on 3 art contests now. Flyers are out.
• Sustainability Commission - Gary Latshaw
• Planning – Kitty Moore: Exemption request for hillside pool in backyard. Granted
permission. Bird safety at less than 50 feet areas and dark skies.
• Teen Commission - Anagaa Nathan: Working on website refurbishing. Completed Hack
Cupertino recently. Working on Pizza and politics. Removed Teen Townhall on politics.
• Library – Amanda Wo: Presented on senior programs. Poet Laurate window is open now.
Library curbside pickup and drop is working well; the hours have changed. Extended
WiFi to the parking lot.
• Parks & Rec – Carol: Good work on two subcommittees on Strategic Plan and Rancho
Rinconada. Rancho is asking to merge with Cupertino Parks & Rec. Working on survey
and community input.
• Public Safety – Tiffany: No significant fire events.Planning for a public safety forum in
October. Mental health during pandemic presentation by NAMI.
• Bike Commission – Muni: Bollinger Road Safety Study started. McClellan Phase 2
project implementation in progress; residents concerned about safety and parking; city
staff is working to address their concerns. Stevens Creek Bike Lane project is moving to
implementation phase. Junipero Serra trail in coming up next.
• TICC – Mukesh: Adaptive traffic signaling – Subcommittee working on a POC. Multi-
modal Traffic flow – Pilot program in works. Climate monitoring – Pilot in Spring 2021.
Water scheduling based on moisture – Conservation efforts; working with vendors. Noise
measurement – Pilot program in works using IOT sensors. Fiber optics and Wireless
master plan is under development.
• Housing – Siva: Subcommittee for housing survey with 2 council members – Working on
this survey.
• Audit Committee – No one.
Ilango gave update on meeting between TICC Traffic and Video subcommittee and BPC Traffic
and Technology subcommittee. At that meeting, discussed next steps, how to create
implementation plan from objectives, how to collaborate with City staff, and how to identify
locations for pilot projects. Will continue to meet.
Ilango requested the BPC work plan to be agendized at an upcoming BPC meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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David Stillman, Staff Liaison