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CC 12-17-2024 Item No. 5 Appointment of 2025 Council Committee assignments_Written CommunicationsCC 12-17-2024 Item #5 Appointment of 2025 Council Committee Assignments Written Communications From:louise saadati To:City Clerk; City Council Subject:Stevens Creek Steering Committee Date:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:58:17 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Chao, vice-Mayor Moore and Councilmembers: Welcome to the new council. Recommend that the council continue its participation in the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study. Please do not withdraw from the Corridor Steering Committee as a very few misinformed people have emailed. It is very important that Cupertino maintain its voice in the development of this important transportation corridor across multiple cities. Our involvement would help insure that the safety of all manner of transportation is evaluated and included in this study. Leaving this committee and study would negatively impact future grant funding. We need to be fiscally aware of the impact of theCitycouncl decisions on our city. This is only a vision study and does not affect the city to lane reductions or any other transit choices. Thank you, Louise Saadati From:Yvonne Strom To:City Council Cc:Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Clerk Subject:The Stevens Creek Corridor is essential in Cupertino Date:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 1:59:29 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Esteemed decision makers, Stevens Creek Blvd runs the entire length of Cupertino into the neighboring communities. It is a corridor that moves resident motorists, pedestrians, bike commuters, and transit riders. It is important that Cupertino is represented on the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee for their ongoing discussions about the future of this important infrastructure. Thanks for your attention, Yvonne Thorstenson From:Liang Chao To:City Clerk Subject:Fw: Cupertino"s Resolution on Stevens Corridor Study Date:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 1:55:02 PM Attachments:image.png image.png image.png Please include this email in the written communication of the 12/17 Council meeting. Liang Chao Council Member City Council LiangChao@cupertino.org 408-777-3192 From: Liang Chao <LChao@cupertino.gov> Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:04 AM To: Santosh Rao <santo_a_rao@yahoo.com>; Kitty Moore <KMoore@cupertino.gov> Subject: Cupertino's Resolution on Stevens Corridor Study Here is the Cupertino's Resolution on Stevens Corridor Study, adopted in 2019. https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/96119 It specifically states that Cupertino supports "ongoing conversations" with the understanding that it would "not use any general purpose travel lanes or adversely impact vehicular capacity on City surface streets" and "be grade separated". Thus, any conversation about dedicated bus lanes goes against the Cupertino resolution. Here are links to the memo (staff report) and resolution from each city: City of Cupertino Memo & Resolution City of San José Memo & Resolution City of Santa Clara Memo & Resolution County of Santa Clara Memo & Resolution Foothill-De Anza Board of Trustees Resolution The resolution from the City of Santa Clara has a similar requirement that "the study considers potential options for a grade separated high capacity transit system" and that "the options considered in the study do not adversely affect streets in the City of Santa Clara." Thus, any discussion of dedicated bus lanes seems to go against the Santa Clara resolution too. The resolution from San Jose stated "The City of San Jose supports ... a ... plan that considers new modes of transportation and a grade separated high capacity transit system for the Stevens Creek corridor". Thus, any consideration of dedicated bus lanes seems to go against the San Jose's resolution too. Thus, the Stevens Creek Corridor Committee should not spend any time entertain any consideration of dedicated bus lanes, since such consideration goes against the resolutions adopted by Cupertino, Santa Clara and San Jose. Of course, bus priority signaling or bus priority lanes which do not adversely impact the surface streets could be considered. Regards, Liang Liang Chao Council Member City Council LiangChao@cupertino.org 408-777-3192 From:Glenn Fishler To:City Council Cc:David Stillman; Chad Mosley; Pamela Wu; City Clerk; Glenn Fishler Subject:Cupertino"s ongoing participation in the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study process Date:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 1:06:41 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, and Council Members Fruen, Mohan and Wang, Today, I read written comments on the City’s website sent by several Cupertino residents urging Cupertino to withdraw from participation on the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study Committee. It would be unwise for the City to withdraw. As you know, this is a multi-jurisdictional (San Jose, Santa Clara, and Cupertino) committee that broadly covers the future of transportation on this important transportation corridor. Cupertino needs a voice on the Committee in order to influence the outcome to best serve our residents. Please don’t make the mistake of withdrawing from participation. Rather, pick whoever you believe is/are the best representative(s) for the City, and participate. It’s an easy decision that does not deserve too much discussion. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Glenn Fishler Cupertino resident since 1997 From:Joel Wolf To:City Council Cc:City Clerk Subject:Stevens Creek Steering Committee Date:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:33:20 PM Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore and Councilmembers, I welcome the new council. I am 39-year resident of Cupertino with a strong interest in the long-term development of our community. I urge the council to maintain Cupertino’s involvement in the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study and not withdraw from the Corridor Steering Committee. Withdrawal would result in Cupertino losing our voice in the development of this important corridor. This is a long corridor and decisions by Santa Clara and San Jose, without the input of Cupertino, could still negatively affect movement of traffic within our City. In addition, we all know that the outside funding pool is limited, and Cupertino could lose future grant funding as projects such as this long transit corridor are prioritized over individual isolated city projects. Finally, this is simply a vision study and does not commit the City to lane reductions or other transit options. Thank you and Happy New Year, Joel Wolf Joel Wolf Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissioner JWolf@cupertino.gov From:Herve Marcy To:City Council; City Clerk Subject:Agenda item 5 Committee Assignments - Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study Date:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:37:59 AM Mayor Chao, esteemed Councilmembers, I am the chair of the bicycle-pedestrian commission, but writing in my name only. The agenda item 5 for tonight's council meeting is about committee assignments. I strongly urge you to make sure that the City council will send representatives to the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study. Stevens Creek Corridor is a major artery for our city. It is crucial that we provide input to that body in order to make sure that the interests of the Cupertino residents are not only taken into account, but robustly defended. Neighboring cities may agree on a plan which could be detrimental to Cupertino: transit corridor prioritized for other cities, changes in the infrastructure negatively impacting traffic congestion, and, of course, disjointed bicycle pedestrian infrastructure. This project has the potential to receive significant grant funding as multi-jurisdictional applications are prioritized over single municipality applications. I do not want our City to voluntarily pass on large sums of money going toward its infrastructure. Participating in that project is the fiscally responsible thing to do. Finally, this body will lead to a vision, and certainly not finalized plans. It does not implement any lane reductions, which would be impossible anyway as they are currently disallowed by municipal code in Cupertino. It does not implement elevated transit or dedicated bus lanes. Not having a seat at the table will make it impossible for our City to make the most out of this project. Thanks for your consideration. Hervé Marcy Herve Marcy Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissioner HMarcy@cupertino.gov From:Seema Lindskog To:City Council; City Clerk; David Stillman; Chad Mosley; Pamela Wu Subject:Cupertino should continue to participate in the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study Date:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 11:26:31 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Respected Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, and councilmembers, I am writing today to urge the council to stay engaged with the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study Committee. There is a saying that "If you don't have a seat at the table, you're probably on the menu". Residents of Cupertino deserve to have a seat at the table when decisions are being made about this major corridor. The Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study is a multi-jurisdictional committee with representatives from Cupertino, San Jose, and Santa Clara. Residents from all three cities are encouraged and should be expected to participate in the discussions. Suggestions of "undue influence" and "zoom bombing" because residents from other cities are offering their perspectives are extraordinary and reveal a complete lack of understanding of how a multi- jurisdictional process works. The letters from Santosh Rao and his supporters demanding that the city withdraw from the Committee are similarly out of touch. He seems to be so blinded by his hate of cyclists that he wants the city to cut off its nose to spite its face. As a city, our position should always be to participate in local and regional dialogue on topics that will affect our city, rather than run away from them, which will only guarantee that these decisions are made without us having the opportunity to influence them. I also want to point out that the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study discusses all modes of transportation - car, transit, walking, and biking. Also, at this time, the task of the multi- jurisdictional committee is only to set a vision for the corridor. No specific implementations are being discussed or agreed upon, be they lane reductions, bus lanes, or elevated transit. This will be the task of a future multi-jurisdictional committee, in which we should also make every effort to participate. Finally, I hope that the council will not support this vendetta against cyclists that Santosh Rao and his followers seem to be trying to foster. While the majority of residents advocating for safer cycling in the city may be adults, the majority of actual cyclists in our community are CHILDREN and YOUTH. When they speak against cyclists in our community, that's who they are speaking against. Thank you for everything you do for this city. Warmly, Seema Lindskog ___________________________________________________________________ "You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi This message is from my personal email account. I am only writing as myself, not as a representative or spokesperson for any other organization. From:J Shearin To:City Council; City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Agenda item 5: Committee Assignments --continue work on Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study Date:Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:46:08 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, City Councilmembers and City Manager Wu: I’m a longtime resident of Cupertino, and care about the livability and financial well-being of our city. I am writing to you today only as a resident. Some residents have encourage you to ‘pull out’ of the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study. I encourage you not to, for the benefit of all of our residents. Here’s the key reasons why: We will lose our voice in whatever happens on the corridor if we do not participate. Other municipalities could make decisions that negatively impact Cupertino without us having any input at all. We also lose out on forming relationships that allow us to work together on mutually beneficial solutions to common problems, such as traffic or utility issues. It’s the fiscally responsible thing to do for our city. Grant money is much more easy to obtain when it’s for cooperative multi-city studies and projects. It does not cost us any money to have a voice in this study. This study doesn’t compel our city to do anything. Any potential changes made would require multiple rounds of approvals and further study. This is a very high-level study. Our city doesn’t allow any lane reductions or dedicated bus lanes on Stevens Creek. The vision study does not change that. Other complaints have been that residents from San Jose and Santa Clara have given public comment at prior Steering Committee meetings. This is true, and makes perfect sense, as the study covers all three cities (Cupertino, San Jose, and Santa Clara), and not just Cupertino. For all these reasons, I encourage you to continue Cupertino’s participation in the SCC Vision Study. Thank you for considering my input, and your work on behalf of Cupertino. Best Wishes, Jennifer Shearin ----------------------------------- This message is from my personal email account. I am only writing as myself, not as a representative or spokesperson for any other organization. From:Balaram Donthi To:City Clerk; City Council; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; stevenscreekvision@iteris.com Subject:Lane removal in Cupertino Date:Monday, December 16, 2024 9:13:35 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I would like express my opinion on lane removals in Cupertino main roads. Currently, we are facing a lot of congestion on these roads during rush hours as more people are going to offices. This is only going to increase as employers are reducing the work from home days. Also, we are in the process of increasing the numbers dwellings as per state mandate. This will increase the traffic on our roads and we'll face more congestion. Therefore, I am against the removal of lanes on our roads. Thank you for taking this into consideration. Best Regards, Balaram Donthi 10680 Johnson Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 From:Calley Wang To:City Council; City Clerk Subject:Vote YES on the Stevens Creek Steering Committee recommend staff drafted “Implementation Plan” Date:Monday, December 16, 2024 9:02:52 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers, I'm from Cupertino and a graduate of CUSD and FUHSD public schools. My family and I regularly travel on Stevens Creek Boulevard by driving, walking, and transit. Cupertino's continued participation in the Stevens Creek Steering Committee helps get our city's voice heard and secure our fair share of regional funds and transportation improvements. At this week's council meeting, you will be appointing a new representative to the Steering Committee. Whoever the new representative is, I urge them to vote YES on the Committee's draft Implementation Plan. This plan includes staff recommendations for safety and sustainability like pedestrian crossing islands, protected bike lanes, and transit speed upgrades. These measures will improve traffic safety for residents and keep Cupertino a safe and attractive city for multigenerational families. Your actions will help determine the future of our city. I urge you to prioritize safety and sustainability in your decisions. Sincerely, Calley Wang From:Theresa Horng To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; stevenscreekvision@iteris.com; Liang Chao; Kitty Moore; Ray Wang Subject:Feedback on Stevens Creek Blvd Traffic Plans (Stevens Creek Blvd Corridor Vision) Date:Monday, December 16, 2024 5:56:55 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Chao, Steering Committee Representative Moore, Cupertino Council Members, and other Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee Participants, I am a Cupertino resident and frequently drive on Stevens Creek Blvd for my daily routines. I strongly oppose any plans to reduce or narrow Stevens Creek Blvd that would restrict traffic movement or hinder the flow of automotive traffic. Adding concrete barriers for a bike lane, which would further congest the largest boulevard in Cupertino, does not make sense. Cupertino should prioritize major traffic capacity over bike lanes. Have you calculated the daily usage data of these bike lanes? To prepare for future business or corporate expansions in Cupertino, we should avoid: Lane removals Installation of concrete or cinder block bike lanes Painted buffer zones Prohibition of right turns on red Elimination of street parking Any other measures that restrict vehicular mobility Moreover, I strongly urge the Cupertino City Council to take the following actions: 1. Defund Cupertino’s participation in this steering committee. 2. Cease funding for consultant studies associated with this committee. 3. Withdraw entirely from the committee, especially considering unethical “Zoom bombing” incidents by non-residents who aim to impose radical, anti-automobile policies on our community. I respectfully request that Cupertino’s committee representative, Kitty Moore, and the City Council explore options for eliminating wasteful spending on the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee and any other consultant projects aimed at reducing road lanes in Cupertino under names like “Complete Streets” or “Vision Zero.” Any previously allocated funds for these roadway projects should be redirected towards practical road paving and infrastructure improvements that directly benefit traffic flow and automotive mobility on Stevens Creek Blvd. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to seeing these concerns addressed by the council. Sincerely, Therea Horng Cupertino Resident From:Peggy Griffin To:City Council Cc:City Clerk Subject:2024-12-18 City Council Meeting - ITEM5 - Commission Assignments Date:Monday, December 16, 2024 3:29:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PLEASE INCLUDE THIS EMAIL AS PART OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE ABOVE MEETING AGENDA ITEM. Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore and Councilmembers, THANK YOU for implementing Council commission assignments in December at the first meeting after the selection of the new mayor and vice mayor. This action in December: Allows each councilmember to have more time to prepare/research their assignments before the new year begins. It’s housekeeping that can be done in December rather than taking up time on a January agenda. As the Staff Report indicated, it ensures “adequate Councilmember representation when the committees convene in January. Thank you! Sincerely, Peggy Griffin From:Rajesh Narayanan To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; stevenscreekvision@iteris.com Subject:Feedback on Stevens Creek Blvd Traffic Plans Date:Monday, December 16, 2024 2:58:25 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Cupertino Mayor Chao, Steering committee rep Moore, Cupertino council members, any other Stevens Creek corridor steering committee participants, I am a regular user of Stevens Creek Blvd to commute across the city for my daily and weekly errands and other activities. As a Cupertino resident, I strongly and vehemently oppose any measures that aim to eliminate or reduce lanes, restrict traffic movement, or hinder the flow of automotive traffic on Stevens Creek Blvd. This includes, but is not limited to: Lane removals, Installation of concrete or cinder block bike lanes, Painted buffer zones, Prohibition of right turns on red, Elimination of street parking, or any other measures that restrict vehicular mobility. I also strongly urge Cupertino City Council to take the following actions: 1. Defund Cupertino’s participation in this steering committee. 2. Cease funding for consultant studies associated with this committee. 3. Withdraw entirely from the committee, particularly in light of unethical “Zoom bombing” incidents involving out-of-town non-residents who seek to impose radical, anti-automobile policies on our community. I respectfully request Cupertino’s committee representative, Kitty Moore, and Cupertino city council to explore options for eliminating wasteful spending on this Stevens Creek corridor steering committee and any and all other consultant projects to eliminate road lanes in Cupertino in the name of complete streets, vision zero, or in any other name. Any previously allocated funds towards these roadway projects that impact lanes should be redirected toward practical road paving and infrastructure improvements that directly benefit traffic flow and automotive mobility on Stevens Creek Blvd. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to seeing these concerns addressed in the council’s discussions. Sincerely, Rajesh Narayanan Cupertino From:Rajesh Narayanan To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; stevenscreekvision@iteris.com Subject:Feedback on Stevens Creek Blvd Traffic Plans Date:Monday, December 16, 2024 2:58:25 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Cupertino Mayor Chao, Steering committee rep Moore, Cupertino council members, any other Stevens Creek corridor steering committee participants, I am a regular user of Stevens Creek Blvd to commute across the city for my daily and weekly errands and other activities. As a Cupertino resident, I strongly and vehemently oppose any measures that aim to eliminate or reduce lanes, restrict traffic movement, or hinder the flow of automotive traffic on Stevens Creek Blvd. This includes, but is not limited to: Lane removals, Installation of concrete or cinder block bike lanes, Painted buffer zones, Prohibition of right turns on red, Elimination of street parking, or any other measures that restrict vehicular mobility. I also strongly urge Cupertino City Council to take the following actions: 1. Defund Cupertino’s participation in this steering committee. 2. Cease funding for consultant studies associated with this committee. 3. Withdraw entirely from the committee, particularly in light of unethical “Zoom bombing” incidents involving out-of-town non-residents who seek to impose radical, anti-automobile policies on our community. I respectfully request Cupertino’s committee representative, Kitty Moore, and Cupertino city council to explore options for eliminating wasteful spending on this Stevens Creek corridor steering committee and any and all other consultant projects to eliminate road lanes in Cupertino in the name of complete streets, vision zero, or in any other name. Any previously allocated funds towards these roadway projects that impact lanes should be redirected toward practical road paving and infrastructure improvements that directly benefit traffic flow and automotive mobility on Stevens Creek Blvd. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to seeing these concerns addressed in the council’s discussions. Sincerely, Rajesh Narayanan Cupertino From:Deepa Mahendraker To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; stevenscreekvision@iteris.com Subject:Feedback on Stevens Creek Blvd Traffic Plans Date:Monday, December 16, 2024 12:59:57 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Cupertino Mayor Chao, Steering committee rep Moore, Cupertino council members, any other Steven’s Creek corridor steering committee participants, I am a regular user of Steven’s Creek Blvd to commute across the city for my daily and weekly errands and other activities. As a Cupertino resident, I oppose any measures that aim to eliminate or reduce lanes, restrict traffic movement, or hinder the flow of automotive traffic on Stevens Creek Blvd. This includes, but is not limited to: Lane removals, Installation of concrete or cinder block bike lanes, Painted buffer zones, Prohibition of right turns on red, Elimination of street parking, or any other measures that restrict vehicular mobility. I also strongly urge Cupertino City Council to take the following actions: 1. Defund Cupertino’s participation in this steering committee. 2. Cease funding for consultant studies associated with this committee. 3. Withdraw entirely from the committee, particularly in light of unethical “Zoom bombing” incidents involving out-of-town non-residents who seek to impose radical, anti-automobile policies on our community. I respectfully request Cupertino’s committee representative, Kitty Moore, and Cupertino city council to explore options for eliminating wasteful spending on this Steven’s Creek corridor steering committee and any and all other consultant projects to eliminate road lanes in Cupertino in the name of complete streets, vision zero, or in any other name. Any previously allocated funds towards these roadway projects that impact lanes should be redirected toward practical road paving and infrastructure improvements that directly benefit traffic flow and automotive mobility on Stevens Creek Blvd. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to seeing these concerns addressed in the council’s discussions. Sincerely, Deepa Cupertino Resident since 2002 From:Srihari Venkatesan To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; stevenscreekvision@iteris.com Subject:Feedback on Stevens Creek Blvd Traffic Plans Date:Monday, December 16, 2024 10:59:16 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Cupertino Mayor Chao, Steering committee rep Moore, Cupertino council members, any other Steven’s Creek corridor steering committee participants, I am a regular user of Steven’s Creek Blvd to commute across the city for my daily and weekly errands and other activities. As a Cupertino resident, I strongly and vehemently oppose any measures that aim to eliminate or reduce lanes, restrict traffic movement, or hinder the flow of automotive traffic on Stevens Creek Blvd. This includes, but is not limited to: Lane removals, Installation of concrete or cinder block bike lanes, Painted buffer zones, Prohibition of right turns on red, Elimination of street parking, or any other measures that restrict vehicular mobility. I also strongly urge Cupertino City Council to take the following actions: 1. Defund Cupertino’s participation in this steering committee. 2. Cease funding for consultant studies associated with this committee. 3. Withdraw entirely from the committee, particularly in light of unethical “Zoom bombing” incidents involving out-of-town non-residents who seek to impose radical, anti-automobile policies on our community. I respectfully request Cupertino’s committee representative, Kitty Moore, and Cupertino city council to explore options for eliminating wasteful spending on this Steven’s Creek corridor steering committee and any and all other consultant projects to eliminate road lanes in Cupertino in the name of complete streets, vision zero, or in any other name. Any previously allocated funds towards these roadway projects that impact lanes should be redirected toward practical road paving and infrastructure improvements that directly benefit traffic flow and automotive mobility on Stevens Creek Blvd. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to seeing these concerns addressed in the council’s discussions. Sincerely, Srihari Venkatesan Cupertino From:Ram Sripathi To:David Stillman; Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Reassignment and Reconsideration of Cupertino"s Role in Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee Date:Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:18:33 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Subject: Urgent Request for Agenda Item on 12/17/24 City Council Meeting: Reassignment and Reconsideration of Cupertino's Role in Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee Dear Mayor Sheila Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, Traffic Engineer David Stillman, Director Mosley, and City Manager Pamela Wu, I am writing to request immediate action regarding Cupertino’s participation in the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee. Specifically, I urge the City Council to: Remove Council Member JR Fruen as Alternate Representative: Council Member Fruen’s full-time employment with the City of San José under Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei presents a clear conflict of interest. San José, represented by Vice Mayor Kamei as Committee Chair, has a significant stake in shaping decisions that could disadvantage Cupertino. Fruen’s dual roles compromise Cupertino’s ability to advocate independently and without bias. Please relieve JR Fruen of his committee assignment due to the conflict of interest. Appoint New Representatives Immediately: To ensure effective representation, Cupertino’s new Steering Committee representatives should assume their roles immediately and participate in the December 18, 2024, meeting. I would highly recommend appointing Ray Wang to the committee. Ray Wang ran on preserving quality of life for Cupertino residents and won the residents mandate most recently in the November 5th 2024 election. Ray Wang represents the will of the voters of Cupertino. Anecdotal Evidence of Undue External Influence At Steering Committee meetings, Cupertino’s priorities have been overshadowed by out-of-town attendees advocating for policies detrimental to our community. Specific examples include: April (San José Resident): April repeatedly emphasized removing car lanes along Stevens Creek Boulevard to prioritize buses, citing climate change but ignoring the significant impact on Cupertino residents who rely on these lanes for daily commutes. Andrew Siegler (Downtown San José Resident): Andrew pushed for dedicated bus-only lanes as a racial justice issue, suggesting car commuters should bear the brunt of reduced access to Stevens Creek Boulevard. Philip Nguyen (San José Resident): Philip demanded lane reductions despite acknowledging the adverse impact on Cupertino’s traffic and mobility. Kylie Clark: Kylie advocated for pedestrian safety and bus-only lanes, citing her personal vision for reducing car dependency but failing to account for Cupertino’s transportation realities. Siddharth Kotapati (San José Resident): Siddharth advocated for two transit-only lanes, prioritizing broader regional transit goals over Cupertino’s specific needs. Geoff Smith: Geoff cited statistics from San Francisco’s Van Ness Corridor to argue for bus-only lanes, without recognizing the significant differences between Cupertino’s suburban layout and San Francisco’s urban context. Tracie Johnson: Tracie emphasized the benefits of bus-only lanes and barrier-protected bike lanes, citing her personal preferences while dismissing Cupertino’s broader transportation challenges. These attendees, all of whom are not Cupertino residents nor are they Cupertino voters nor Cupertino tax payers, dominate discussions and advocate for measures that would disproportionately harm Cupertino critical East west corridor for automotive traffic. Such advocacy dismisses our city’s unique challenges and seeks to prioritize external non-voter, non-resident, non-taxpayer interests over the needs of Cupertino voters, Cupertino residents and Cupertino taxpayers Withdrawal from the Steering Committee Given this persistent out-of-town influence, I strongly urge Cupertino to withdraw from the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee altogether. Our city’s critical resources and infrastructure are being placed at risk by undue influence driven by external out of town residents with their agendas in conflict with those of Cupertino voters and residents. Continuing our participation, funding, and support for this committee empowers actors that do not prioritize Cupertino residents needs. Defunding and revoking our involvement would send a clear message that Cupertino will not compromise its residents’ quality of life for the convenience of others. Thank you for your attention to these urgent matters. I look forward to seeing these items discussed and resolved at the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting. Sincerely, Ram Sripathi Cupertino resident https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url? a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stevenscreekvision.com%2f_files%2fugd%2fe88970_df234fa5bbff46bca6cefebbaf8b2fbc.pdf&c=E,1,vI1_rHJB2u0JxbIZRVxoG_pLrCizpnM1I5j_FIfd13l1hIUR5epB4AWzs6CFwf8CpA8D7ktCEQpuESVerGXPlqDxcTkg2JVLqthZhvReiUEZ&typo=1 From:Ram Sripathi To:David Stillman; Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Reassignment and Reconsideration of Cupertino"s Role in Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee Date:Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:18:30 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Subject: Urgent Request for Agenda Item on 12/17/24 City Council Meeting: Reassignment and Reconsideration of Cupertino's Role in Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee Dear Mayor Sheila Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, Traffic Engineer David Stillman, Director Mosley, and City Manager Pamela Wu, I am writing to request immediate action regarding Cupertino’s participation in the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee. Specifically, I urge the City Council to: Remove Council Member JR Fruen as Alternate Representative: Council Member Fruen’s full-time employment with the City of San José under Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei presents a clear conflict of interest. San José, represented by Vice Mayor Kamei as Committee Chair, has a significant stake in shaping decisions that could disadvantage Cupertino. Fruen’s dual roles compromise Cupertino’s ability to advocate independently and without bias. Please relieve JR Fruen of his committee assignment due to the conflict of interest. Appoint New Representatives Immediately: To ensure effective representation, Cupertino’s new Steering Committee representatives should assume their roles immediately and participate in the December 18, 2024, meeting. I would highly recommend appointing Ray Wang to the committee. Ray Wang ran on preserving quality of life for Cupertino residents and won the residents mandate most recently in the November 5th 2024 election. Ray Wang represents the will of the voters of Cupertino. Anecdotal Evidence of Undue External Influence At Steering Committee meetings, Cupertino’s priorities have been overshadowed by out-of-town attendees advocating for policies detrimental to our community. Specific examples include: April (San José Resident): April repeatedly emphasized removing car lanes along Stevens Creek Boulevard to prioritize buses, citing climate change but ignoring the significant impact on Cupertino residents who rely on these lanes for daily commutes. Andrew Siegler (Downtown San José Resident): Andrew pushed for dedicated bus-only lanes as a racial justice issue, suggesting car commuters should bear the brunt of reduced access to Stevens Creek Boulevard. Philip Nguyen (San José Resident): Philip demanded lane reductions despite acknowledging the adverse impact on Cupertino’s traffic and mobility. Kylie Clark: Kylie advocated for pedestrian safety and bus-only lanes, citing her personal vision for reducing car dependency but failing to account for Cupertino’s transportation realities. Siddharth Kotapati (San José Resident): Siddharth advocated for two transit-only lanes, prioritizing broader regional transit goals over Cupertino’s specific needs. Geoff Smith: Geoff cited statistics from San Francisco’s Van Ness Corridor to argue for bus-only lanes, without recognizing the significant differences between Cupertino’s suburban layout and San Francisco’s urban context. Tracie Johnson: Tracie emphasized the benefits of bus-only lanes and barrier-protected bike lanes, citing her personal preferences while dismissing Cupertino’s broader transportation challenges. These attendees, all of whom are not Cupertino residents nor are they Cupertino voters nor Cupertino tax payers, dominate discussions and advocate for measures that would disproportionately harm Cupertino critical East west corridor for automotive traffic. Such advocacy dismisses our city’s unique challenges and seeks to prioritize external non-voter, non-resident, non-taxpayer interests over the needs of Cupertino voters, Cupertino residents and Cupertino taxpayers Withdrawal from the Steering Committee Given this persistent out-of-town influence, I strongly urge Cupertino to withdraw from the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee altogether. Our city’s critical resources and infrastructure are being placed at risk by undue influence driven by external out of town residents with their agendas in conflict with those of Cupertino voters and residents. Continuing our participation, funding, and support for this committee empowers actors that do not prioritize Cupertino residents needs. Defunding and revoking our involvement would send a clear message that Cupertino will not compromise its residents’ quality of life for the convenience of others. Thank you for your attention to these urgent matters. I look forward to seeing these items discussed and resolved at the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting. Sincerely, Ram Sripathi Cupertino resident https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url? a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stevenscreekvision.com%2f_files%2fugd%2fe88970_df234fa5bbff46bca6cefebbaf8b2fbc.pdf&c=E,1,vI1_rHJB2u0JxbIZRVxoG_pLrCizpnM1I5j_FIfd13l1hIUR5epB4AWzs6CFwf8CpA8D7ktCEQpuESVerGXPlqDxcTkg2JVLqthZhvReiUEZ&typo=1 From:Rajesh Narayanan To:David Stillman; Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Urgent Request for Agenda Item on 12/17/24 City Council Meeting: Reassignment and Reconsideration of Cupertino"s Role in Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee Date:Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:02:35 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Sheila Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, Traffic Engineer David Stillman, Director Mosley, and City Manager Pamela Wu, I am writing to request immediate action regarding Cupertino’s participation in the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee. Specifically, I urge the City Council to: Remove Council Member JR Fruen as Alternate Representative: Council Member Fruen’s full-time employment with the City of San José under Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei presents a clear conflict of interest. San José, represented by Vice Mayor Kamei as Committee Chair, has a significant stake in shaping decisions that could disadvantage Cupertino. Fruen’s dual roles compromise Cupertino’s ability to advocate independently and without bias. Please relieve JR Fruen of his committee assignment due to the conflict of interest. Appoint New Representatives Immediately: To ensure effective representation, Cupertino’s new Steering Committee representatives should assume their roles immediately and participate in the December 18, 2024, meeting. I would highly recommend appointing Ray Wang to the committee. Ray Wang ran on preserving quality of life for Cupertino residents and won the residents mandate most recently in the November 5th 2024 election. Ray Wang represents the will of the voters of Cupertino. Anecdotal Evidence of Undue External Influence At Steering Committee meetings, Cupertino’s priorities have been overshadowed by out-of- town attendees advocating for policies detrimental to our community. Specific examples include: April (San José Resident): April repeatedly emphasized removing car lanes along Stevens Creek Boulevard to prioritize buses, citing climate change but ignoring the significant impact on Cupertino residents who rely on these lanes for daily commutes. Andrew Siegler (Downtown San José Resident): Andrew pushed for dedicated bus-only lanes as a racial justice issue, suggesting car commuters should bear the brunt of reduced access to Stevens Creek Boulevard. Philip Nguyen (San José Resident): Philip demanded lane reductions despite acknowledging the adverse impact on Cupertino’s traffic and mobility. Kylie Clark: Kylie advocated for pedestrian safety and bus-only lanes, citing her personal vision for reducing car dependency but failing to account for Cupertino’s transportation realities. Siddharth Kotapati (San José Resident): Siddharth advocated for two transit-only lanes, prioritizing broader regional transit goals over Cupertino’s specific needs. Geoff Smith: Geoff cited statistics from San Francisco’s Van Ness Corridor to argue for bus- only lanes, without recognizing the significant differences between Cupertino’s suburban layout and San Francisco’s urban context. Tracie Johnson: Tracie emphasized the benefits of bus-only lanes and barrier-protected bike lanes, citing her personal preferences while dismissing Cupertino’s broader transportation challenges. These attendees, all of whom are not Cupertino residents nor are they Cupertino voters nor Cupertino tax payers, dominate discussions and advocate for measures that would disproportionately harm Cupertino critical East west corridor for automotive traffic. Such advocacy dismisses our city’s unique challenges and seeks to prioritize external non-voter, non-resident, non-taxpayer interests over the needs of Cupertino voters, Cupertino residents and Cupertino taxpayers Withdrawal from the Steering Committee Given this persistent out-of-town influence, I strongly urge Cupertino to withdraw from the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee altogether. Our city’s critical resources and infrastructure are being placed at risk by undue influence driven by external out of town residents with their agendas in conflict with those of Cupertino voters and residents. Continuing our participation, funding, and support for this committee empowers actors that do not prioritize Cupertino residents needs. Defunding and revoking our involvement would send a clear message that Cupertino will not compromise its residents’ quality of life for the convenience of others. Thank you for your attention to these urgent matters. I look forward to seeing these items discussed and resolved at the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting. Sincerely, Rajesh Narayanan Cupertino resident From:Ravi Kiran Singh Sapaharam To:David Stillman; Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Urgent Request for Agenda Item on 12/17/24 City Council Meeting: Cupertino’s Representation in Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee Date:Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:22:18 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Mohan, City Council Members, and Staff, I am requesting the inclusion of an agenda item for the 12/17/24 City Council meeting regarding Cupertino’s representation and participation in the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee. 1. Reassignment of Representation: I recommend appointing Ray Wang as the new representative. As a recently elected leader with a mandate to prioritize Cupertino’s quality of life, Ray Wang is well-positioned to represent the city’s voters and residents. 2. Concerns Over Out-of-Town Influence: At Steering Committee meetings, non-Cupertino residents frequently advocate for policies detrimental to our city, such as lane reductions and transit-only lanes on Stevens Creek Boulevard. These measures disregard Cupertino’s unique suburban transportation needs and heavily impact our residents and taxpayers. 3. Recommendation to Withdraw: Cupertino’s priorities are being overshadowed by external agendas. I urge the City Council to consider withdrawing from the Steering Committee to protect Cupertino’s critical resources and infrastructure. Thank you for addressing this matter urgently. Please let me know if further details are needed. Best regards, Ravi Cupertino Resident From:meeta upadhyay To:David Stillman; Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Urgent Request for Agenda Item on 12/17/24 City Council Meeting: Reassignment and Reconsideration of Cupertino"s Role in Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee Date:Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:10:39 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Sheila Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, Traffic Engineer David Stillman, Director Mosley, and City Manager Pamela Wu, I am writing to request immediate action regarding Cupertino’s participation in the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee. Specifically, I urge the City Council to: Remove Council Member JR Fruen as Alternate Representative: Council Member Fruen’s full-time employment with the City of San José under Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei presents a clear conflict of interest. San José, represented by Vice Mayor Kamei as Committee Chair, has a significant stake in shaping decisions that could disadvantage Cupertino. Fruen’s dual roles compromise Cupertino’s ability to advocate independently and without bias. Please relieve JR Fruen of his committee assignment due to the conflict of interest. Appoint New Representatives Immediately: To ensure effective representation, Cupertino’s new Steering Committee representatives should assume their roles immediately and participate in the December 18, 2024, meeting. I would highly recommend appointing Ray Wang to the committee. Ray Wang ran on preserving quality of life for Cupertino residents and won the residents mandate most recently in the November 5th 2024 election. Ray Wang represents the will of the voters of Cupertino. Anecdotal Evidence of Undue External Influence At Steering Committee meetings, Cupertino’s priorities have been overshadowed by out-of-town attendees advocating for policies detrimental to our community. Specific examples include: April (San José Resident): April repeatedly emphasized removing car lanes along Stevens Creek Boulevard to prioritize buses, citing climate change but ignoring the significant impact on Cupertino residents who rely on these lanes for daily commutes. Andrew Siegler (Downtown San José Resident): Andrew pushed for dedicated bus-only lanes as a racial justice issue, suggesting car commuters should bear the brunt of reduced access to Stevens Creek Boulevard. Philip Nguyen (San José Resident): Philip demanded lane reductions despite acknowledging the adverse impact on Cupertino’s traffic and mobility. Kylie Clark: Kylie advocated for pedestrian safety and bus-only lanes, citing her personal vision for reducing car dependency but failing to account for Cupertino’s transportation realities. Siddharth Kotapati (San José Resident): Siddharth advocated for two transit-only lanes, prioritizing broader regional transit goals over Cupertino’s specific needs. Geoff Smith: Geoff cited statistics from San Francisco’s Van Ness Corridor to argue for bus-only lanes, without recognizing the significant differences between Cupertino’s suburban layout and San Francisco’s urban context. Tracie Johnson: Tracie emphasized the benefits of bus-only lanes and barrier-protected bike lanes, citing her personal preferences while dismissing Cupertino’s broader transportation challenges. These attendees, all of whom are not Cupertino residents nor are they Cupertino voters nor Cupertino tax payers, dominate discussions and advocate for measures that would disproportionately harm Cupertino critical East west corridor for automotive traffic. Such advocacy dismisses our city’s unique challenges and seeks to prioritize external non-voter, non-resident, non-taxpayer interests over the needs of Cupertino voters, Cupertino residents and Cupertino taxpayers Withdrawal from the Steering Committee Given this persistent out-of-town influence, I strongly urge Cupertino to withdraw from the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee altogether. Our city’s critical resources and infrastructure are being placed at risk by undue influence driven by external out of town residents with their agendas in conflict with those of Cupertino voters and residents. Continuing our participation, funding, and support for this committee empowers actors that do not prioritize Cupertino residents needs. Defunding and revoking our involvement would send a clear message that Cupertino will not compromise its residents’ quality of life for the convenience of others. Thank you for your attention to these urgent matters. I look forward to seeing these items discussed and resolved at the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting. Sincerely, Meeta Upadhyay Cupertino resident https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url? a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stevenscreekvision.com%2f_files%2fugd%2fe88970_df234fa5bbff46bca6cefebbaf8b2fbc.pdf&c=E,1,njV7FLXcLW1RL3gngkdB62F4nUB74LU1zUPf525sXw6isop7mEMzofkjTz2yx5AIL2tq9HDCgtuiBa_ol8X3pvry8oqmKieTBEWbSnAqqt81qpAKbnTokg,,&typo=1 Sent from my iPhone From:chitrasv@yahoo.com To:David Stillman; Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk Subject:Urgent Request for Agenda Item on 12/17/24 City Council Meeting: Reassignment and Reconsideration of Cupertino"s Role in Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee Date:Wednesday, December 11, 2024 2:58:43 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Sheila Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, Traffic Engineer David Stillman, Director Mosley, and City Manager Pamela Wu, I am writing to request immediate action regarding Cupertino’s participation in the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee. Specifically, I urge the City Council to: Remove Council Member JR Fruen as Alternate Representative: Council Member Fruen’s full-time employment with the City of San José under Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei presents a clear conflict of interest. San José, represented by Vice Mayor Kamei as Committee Chair, has a significant stake in shaping decisions that could disadvantage Cupertino. Fruen’s dual roles compromise Cupertino’s ability to advocate independently and without bias. Please relieve JR Fruen of his committee assignment due to the conflict of interest. Appoint New Representatives Immediately: To ensure effective representation, Cupertino’s new Steering Committee representatives should assume their roles immediately and participate in the December 18, 2024, meeting. I would highly recommend appointing Ray Wang to the committee. Ray Wang ran on preserving quality of life for Cupertino residents and won the residents mandate most recently in the November 5th 2024 election. Ray Wang represents the will of the voters of Cupertino. Anecdotal Evidence of Undue External Influence At Steering Committee meetings, Cupertino’s priorities have been overshadowed by out-of-town attendees advocating for policies detrimental to our community. Specific examples include: April (San José Resident): April repeatedly emphasized removing car lanes along Stevens Creek Boulevard to prioritize buses, citing climate change but ignoring the significant impact on Cupertino residents who rely on these lanes for daily commutes. Andrew Siegler (Downtown San José Resident): Andrew pushed for dedicated bus-only lanes as a racial justice issue, suggesting car commuters should bear the brunt of reduced access to Stevens Creek Boulevard. Philip Nguyen (San José Resident): Philip demanded lane reductions despite acknowledging the adverse impact on Cupertino’s traffic and mobility. Kylie Clark: Kylie advocated for pedestrian safety and bus-only lanes, citing her personal vision for reducing car dependency but failing to account for Cupertino’s transportation realities. Siddharth Kotapati (San José Resident): Siddharth advocated for two transit-only lanes, prioritizing broader regional transit goals over Cupertino’s specific needs. Geoff Smith: Geoff cited statistics from San Francisco’s Van Ness Corridor to argue for bus-only lanes, without recognizing the significant differences between Cupertino’s suburban layout and San Francisco’s urban context. Tracie Johnson: Tracie emphasized the benefits of bus-only lanes and barrier-protected bike lanes, citing her personal preferences while dismissing Cupertino’s broader transportation challenges. These attendees, all of whom are not Cupertino residents nor are they Cupertino voters nor Cupertino tax payers, dominate discussions and advocate for measures that would disproportionately harm Cupertino critical East west corridor for automotive traffic. Such advocacy dismisses our city’s unique challenges and seeks to prioritize external non- voter, non-resident, non-taxpayer interests over the needs of Cupertino voters, Cupertino residents and Cupertino taxpayers Withdrawal from the Steering Committee Given this persistent out-of-town influence, I strongly urge Cupertino to withdraw from the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee altogether. Our city’s critical resources and infrastructure are being placed at risk by undue influence driven by external out of town residents with their agendas in conflict with those of Cupertino voters and residents. Continuing our participation, funding, and support for this committee empowers actors that do not prioritize Cupertino residents needs. Defunding and revoking our involvement would send a clear message that Cupertino will not compromise its residents’ quality of life for the convenience of others. Thank you for your attention to these urgent matters. I look forward to seeing these items discussed and resolved at the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting. Sincerely, Chitra Iyer Cupertino Resident https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url? a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stevenscreekvision.com%2f_files%2fugd%2fe88970_df234fa5bbff46bca6cefebbaf8b2fbc.pdf&c=E,1,uokle6FZlCBMGPmbFc2LKLA0u0Hs1gKAqS- Dx1JsKlVCe78jKtlz1aylXsAsloBFs_9jHif4zRRIO0GDLstJXY5apbXvDYQiUCiiFMYHIAUp&typo=1