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CC 04-15-2025 Item No. 13 Commission Review for Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study_Written Communications (2)CC 04-15-2025 Item No. 13 Direct Staff on Commission Review of the Stevens Creek Blvd Corridor Vision Study Written Communications From:Tracy K To:City Council; City Clerk Subject:Written Comment -- Please Involve the Planning Commission in Transportation Projects Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:49:59 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 Council & City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for the 04/15/25 city council meeting for Agenda Item 13, which asks Council to vote on whether the SCB corridor vision study should go to the Bicycle Pedestrian versus Planning Commission. Writing on behalf of myself -- Rather than placing a single project on the agenda for Council to assign, why not have an agenda item that allows Council to discuss and adopt a comprehensive framework for how all future transit-related projects should be routed to commissions? Without this, will Council need to vote on commission assignments for every individual transit project moving forward? Last year, several City Councilmembers already asked to agendize the addition of transit to the Planning Commission scope, which technically would solve the question raised above. To more efficiently use Council time, I would ask that transit-related projects requiring commission input automatically go past the Planning Commission, rather than requiring Council time to deliberate and vote. Our Council and staff both have many important priorities to handle, and having a clear framework for routing projects to commissions would remove one administrative burden from the load. The norm for many neighboring cities is to involve the Planning Commission in transportation decisions. In fact, both Los Altos and Palo Alto have a joint Planning & Transit Commission. Our city’s General Plan (Mobility Element) states that transportation is part of our planning policy. That means the Planning Commission should have the opportunity to hear and discuss these matters in a public meeting before decisions are finalized. I respectfully ask the City Council to: - Reaffirm that transportation and mobility fall under the Planning Commission’s responsibilities - Direct staff to bring all current and future transportation projects to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for public hearings - Ensure no changes to streets, parking, or traffic proceed without review at a public Planning Commission or City Council hearing Thank you, Tracy From:Venkat Ranganathan To:City Clerk Cc:City Council; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Re: Encourage Planning Commission Involvement in Transportation Decisions Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:39:33 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 City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for the 04/15/25 city council meeting for the SCB corridor vision study agenda item. Thanks Venkat From: Venkat Ranganathan <n.r.v@live.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:34 PM To: citycouncil@cupertino.gov <citycouncil@cupertino.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.gov>; Cupertino City Manager's Office <manager@cupertino.org> Subject: Encourage Planning Commission Involvement in Transportation Decisions Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, and Councilmembers As a long time Cupertino resident, I’d like to share a brief suggestion regarding our city’s approach to transportation planning. Projects that affect road design, signal timing, or parking often have wide-reaching impacts on mobility and quality of life. I believe that bringing these items to public hearings—particularly through the Planning Commission—can help strengthen transparency and community trust. Several neighboring cities, including Sunnyvale, Los Altos, and Mountain View, already involve their Planning Commissions in similar decisions. Cupertino’s General Plan also recognizes that transportation and mobility are part of the city’s planning framework. I request the Council to consider directing staff to bring current and future transportation projects to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for public review. This would help ensure thoughtful planning and give residents an opportunity to provide input in a constructive setting. Thank you for your attention and for your continued service to our community. Sincerely, Venkatesan Ranganathan Cupertino Resident From:Venkat Ranganathan To:City Council; City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Encourage Planning Commission Involvement in Transportation Decisions Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:34:45 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 As a long time Cupertino resident, I’d like to share a brief suggestion regarding our city’s approach to transportation planning. Projects that affect road design, signal timing, or parking often have wide-reaching impacts on mobility and quality of life. I believe that bringing these items to public hearings—particularly through the Planning Commission—can help strengthen transparency and community trust. Several neighboring cities, including Sunnyvale, Los Altos, and Mountain View, already involve their Planning Commissions in similar decisions. Cupertino’s General Plan also recognizes that transportation and mobility are part of the city’s planning framework. I request the Council to consider directing staff to bring current and future transportation projects to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for public review. This would help ensure thoughtful planning and give residents an opportunity to provide input in a constructive setting. Thank you for your attention and for your continued service to our community. Sincerely, Venkatesan Ranganathan Cupertino Resident From:Sophia Chan To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Great things Bike Pedestrian Commission has accomplished Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:11:22 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. Hello City Council Members! Hope you are having a great week. It has been brought to my attention that there is discussion regarding the elimination of the BPC. Why is this even a consideration? Is this a budget issue? Have they accomplished nothing? Is Bike and Pedestrian safety no longer a concern? It is disturbing in this climate where people believe they can just eliminate commission without thoughtful consideration. Cupertino has come a long way in creating a safe alternative travel environment (other than cars) for our community. Now we are going to punish the commission for doing a good job? Please make thoughtful decisions as we will be watching carefully around your decision making process. It’s important that safety always be the forefront and that having the BPC helps to keep people focused on this goal. Thank you for your consideration. Best Regards, Sophia  Sent from my iPhone From:Lisa Warren To:Liang Chao; Kitty Moore; J.R. Fruen; Sheila Mohan; R "Ray" Wang; Floy Andrews; Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Clerk Subject:Agenda Item Action Item #13 City Council Mtg April 15, 2025 Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 2:45:59 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. Mayor and City Council Members, I am requesting, and feel strongly that it is the responsible thing to do, that you direct staff to present the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study to the Planning Commission to review and provide input. In addition, please have PC recommendations make their way to City Council for review. Your public must have opportunity to easily participate in large decisions like this. This is not appropriate to be solely a Bike Ped Comm. agenda item . Ideas that have been floated over the years for SC Blvd have many, many impacts on many things public and private. Surely there is an opportunity for Bike Ped commissioners to give input either in a joint PC/BPC study session, or Commissioners representing themselves in public PC meeting that is far easier for the public to participate in, and has meetings recorded for viewing. In addition, please use this opportunity to confirm that transportation and mobility are best suited for the Planning Commission responsibilities. Set things up so that no changes to streets, parking, or traffic proceed without review at a public Planning Commission or City Council meeting under the Public Hearing portion of the agenda. Thank you, Lisa Warren Resident, Consumer, Driver, Bike rider, Walker From:Michael Chen To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Keep the Planning Commission"s scope limited Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 2:44:27 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. Hello Cupertino City Council members, Please keep the Planning Commission's scope limited to land use matters only. I've been made aware that a topic for tonight's city council meeting will be asking the Planning Commission to weigh in on transportation matters over the Bike Ped Commission. This is an inappropriate and out-of-scope request as the Planning Commission is not tasked with weighing in on transportation matters. Sincerely, Michael Chen Cupertino Resident From:helen wiant To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Bike and Pedestrian Commission Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 2:09:18 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 City Council, I have learned that the council is planning to discuss whether to ask the Planning Commission to review and provide input on the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study. I find this notion quite inappropriate. This Study is clearly a transportation issue and should be studied by the Bike and Pedestrian Commission. Commissions exist so that people knowledgeable in the specific area can help the city manage that area through thoughtful consideration and data gathering. Over the years, our Bike and Pedestrian commission has initiated very significant improvements to our transportation infrastructure which have immeasurably enhanced safety, convenience and quality of life in our city. This takes time and expertise that belongs to the Bike and Pedestrian commission, not to the Planning Commission which manages land use and is not focused specifically on transportation. The Bike and Pedestrian commission should be the commission to review the Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study in order to deliver the best result for our city and community. Thank you, Helen Wiant Resident since 1977 10354 Westacres Drive Cupertino From:Mahesh Gurikar To:City Clerk Subject:Fwd: Request to involve Planning Commission in Transportation projects Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:20:35 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. Resend with corrected email id Begin forwarded message: From: Mahesh Gurikar <mgurikar@yahoo.com> Date: April 15, 2025 at 10:15:37 AM PDT To: citycouncil@cupertino.gov, pamelaw@cupertino.gov, citycletk@cupertino.gov, chadm@cupertino.org, benjaminf@cupertino.org, cityattorney@cupertino.gov Subject: Request to involve Planning Commission in Transportation projects Dear City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for the 04/15/25 city council meeting for the SCB corridor vision study agenda item. Subject: Please Involve the Planning Commission in Transportation Projects To: Mayor Liang Chao Vice Mayor Kitty Moore Councilmember Ray Wang Councilmember Sheila Mohan Councilmember J.R. Fruen CC: City Manager Pamela Wu Director of Public Works Chad Mosley Director of Community Development Ben Fu City Attorney Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, and Councilmembers, We are Cupertino residents who care about how our city handles transportation. It is important that all major transportation decisions go through a public hearing— either at the Planning Commission, at the City Council, or both. This should include road design changes, traffic signal timing, intersection redesigns, parking removals, and lane reductions. Many nearby cities already involve their Planning Commissions in transportation decisions. Our neighboring cities understand that transportation planning affects everyone and deserves input from the public through open meetings. Our city’s General Plan (Mobility Element) already states that transportation is part of our planning policy. That means the Planning Commission should have the opportunity to hear and discuss these matters in a public meeting before decisions are finalized. I respectfully request the City Council to: Reaffirm that transportation and mobility fall under the Planning Commission’s responsibilities Direct staff to bring all current and future transportation projects to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for public hearings Make sure no changes to streets, parking, or traffic proceed without review at a public Planning Commission or City Council hearing Thank you for ensuring Cupertino residents have a voice in how our city’s transportation systems evolve. Sincerely, Mahesh and Shrividya Gurikar Cupertino Resident From:Peggy Griffin To:Liang Chao; Kitty Moore; R "Ray" Wang; J.R. Fruen; Sheila Mohan Cc:City Clerk; Pamela Wu; Chad Mosley; Benjamin Fu Subject:2025-04-15 City Council Meeting - AGENDA ITEM 13 Stevens Creek Blvd Corridor Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:22:10 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, This Stevens Creek Blvd (SCB) Corridor Vision Study is a massive undertaking that, if implemented in Cupertino, will have drastic impacts on our roads, traffic, businesses along SCB in addition to bike and pedestrian changes. Also, Cupertino would lose control over decisions that impact our residents and requires significant financial and possibly staff resources. This MUST have significant review and public hearings! As other people have pointed out, many of our neighboring cities currently send transportation decisions to their Planning Commissions. This includes Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Santa Clara, Mountain View and San Jose. REQUESTS: Please 1. Reaffirm that transportation and mobility fall under the responsibilities of the Planning Commission. 2. Direct staff to bring all current and future transportation projects to the Planning Commission then to City Council. This should include road design changes, traffic signal timing, intersection redesigns, parking removals and lane reductions. This will allow current and future road changes to have a public hearing and adequate visibility to all involved. 3. Direct staff to present the Stevens Creek Blvd Corridor Vision Study to the Planning Commission for review and recommendations then send it to City Council. 4. When this SCB Corridor Vision Study goes to the Planning Commission please include more documents. Attachment A references these missing docs: a. Appendix B – Preliminary analysis on alternatives (elevated, underground, I-280) b. If there is an Appendix B, there must be an Appendix A. c. Design and Transportation Manual (CDT) (can be a link?) d. VTA’s Speed and Reliability Program (link?) e. City Council Staff report dated July 16, 2019 (on corridor website for Cupertino docs) f. City Council Resolution No 18-089 g. Details for Cupertino for intersections/plans (study mentions specific items) Transportation impacts more than just the users (vehicles, bikes, peds). It impacts businesses, quality of life, the experience of coming to Cupertino or avoiding it all together. Please make sure these decisions are made at public hearings where public participation is maximized. Sincerely, Peggy Griffin P.S. Note that the Bike/Ped Commission is held in a very small conference room in Quinlan with NO REMOTE public participation allowed, no overhead available. From:louise saadati To:City Council; City Clerk Subject:Please Preserve the Walk Bike Commission Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:42:10 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. Honourable City Council: Please preserve the Walk Bike Commission. It is important that there is a dedicated commission to protect the vulnerable bikers and pedestrians in Cupertino who must share the road with the much bigger and faster cars, vans and trucks which weigh 2,500 to 5,000 cars and trucks. The Walk Bike Commission is essential in increasing the safety for walkers and bikers in Cupertino including Stevens Creek Boulevard. The Planning Commission is busy enough with the land and business issues that it faces without having walk bike issues added. Please protect the walkers and bikers in Cupertino by preserving the Walk Bike Commission with its unique and important mission. Thank you, Louise Saadati 38 year Cupertino senior resident, car driver and slow walker Sent from my iPhone From:S B To:City Council; City Clerk; City Attorney"s Office; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Agenda Item 13: Please involve the Planning Commission Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:38:09 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. To the Council and City Clerk, Please include the following email as part of the written communications for Agenda Item 13 of the City Council meeting on April 15, 2025. To the mayor, Vice Mayor and council members, Most Cupertino residents work outside the city, and for various reasons—whether due to age, health, or distance—they choose to commute by car. Driving remains a practical and necessary mode of transportation for many, and this trend is not unique to Cupertino. While encouraging biking and walking is beneficial for both environmental and safety reasons, these goals must be balanced with the needs and lifestyles of Cupertino’s residents. Advocacy groups certainly play an important role in raising awareness, but they should not have the authority to dictate how our community lives and commutes. Their influence should not be so overwhelming that it shapes transportation policy to the point of disregarding the broader needs of the population. As of 2023, 35% of all registered vehicles in Santa Clara County were electric, and 43% of new car purchases that year were zero-emission vehicles. In Cupertino, this trend is clearly visible, with many cars on our streets being electric. Therefore, claiming that the primary need for more bike routes is environmental is not entirely accurate, especially when many residents are already driving electric vehicles. When you look at the bike lanes during the day, they are often underused. Even during school commute hours, the bike lanes are far from full. This is reflected in the data that shows fewer than 20% of high school students commute by bike. There are several reasons for this—many students are new drivers excited to drive, others have busy schedules, or live too far to make biking practical. Given the relatively small percentage of students using bikes for commuting, mandating that a major thoroughfare like Stevens Creek Boulevard be made “bike-friendly” without thorough analysis and broader public input is not driven by safety concerns, as advocacy groups might suggest, but rather by a desire to assert influence. It is important to remember that Stevens Creek Boulevard is a major arterial road, and any changes to it should be carefully considered, with input from all segments of the community. Cities like Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Santa Clara, Mountain View, and San José involve their Planning Commissions in transportation matters to ensure broader oversight and public engagement. These cities recognize the importance of public input in transportation decisions and ensure that proposals are reviewed by the appropriate commissions and bodies before decisions are made. Given the significant impact that transportation planning has on all Cupertino residents, I strongly urge the Council to direct staff to bring the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study before the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission, the Planning Commission and City Council for a thorough public review. Stevens Creek Boulevard is a major thoroughfare that serves a diverse range of residents, and any proposed changes should be carefully considered and subject to input from all sectors of the community—not driven solely by advocacy groups. In addition to reviewing the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision study, I encourage the Council to simulataneously consider a review of changes made to De Anza Boulevard, another crucial arterial road. It is essential that all major transportation decisions undergo careful scrutiny to ensure they serve the needs of all residents and not just one group or perspective. Furthermore, while there are grants available for transportation improvements, I propose that the Council explore using some of these funds to acquire environmentally friendly school buses for elementary and middle school students. This would reduce car traffic, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and foster a sense of community among students traveling together. Finally, I urge the Council to make it a mandate that all current and future transportation projects—whether related to bike lanes, traffic signals, or parking—be brought before the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council for detailed analysis and public input. Thank you for considering these important factors and for ensuring that all voices in Cupertino are heard as we shape the future of our transportation system. Regards Sashi From:Ravi Kiran Singh Sapaharam To:Chad Mosley; City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk; Benjamin Fu; City Attorney"s Office Subject:Request for Public Involvement in Transportation Projects Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:32:54 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 Liang Chao, Vice Mayor Kitty Moore, Councilmember J.R. Fruen, Councilmember Sheila Mohan, and Councilmember Ray Wang, I am writing as a resident of Cupertino to express my concern regarding the city’s transportation practices. I believe that all significant transportation decisions should be subject to public hearings, either at the Planning Commission, the City Council, or both. This should encompass road design modifications, traffic signal adjustments, intersection redesigns, parking removals, and lane reductions. Numerous neighboring cities have already incorporated their Planning Commissions into transportation decision-making processes. For instance, Sunnyvale’s Planning Commission was involved in the development of the Citywide Transportation System Plan on October 15, 2024, and the Caltrain Station Area Plan on September 10, 2024. Los Altos - Planning and Transportation Commission Community Traffic Safety and Parking - March 5, 2024 Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements - January 22, 2024 Santa Clara - Planning Commission Traffic Calming Measures - October 2, 2024 Transportation Access for Mixed-Use Projects - November 6, 2024 Mountain View - Planning Commission El Camino Real Mobility Plan - January 10, 2025 Hwy 101 Interchange Improvements - December 15, 2024 San Jose - Planning Commission Safety Improvements at Race St and Parkmoor Ave - February 12, 2025 New Bike Lanes Project - March 18, 2025 These cities recognize that transportation planning impacts all citizens and requires public input through open meetings. Our city’s General Plan (Mobility Element) explicitly states that transportation is an integral component of our planning policy. Consequently, the Planning Commission should have the opportunity to engage in discussions and provide feedback on these matters during public meetings prior to final decisions. I respectfully request that the City Council: Reiterate that transportation and mobility are within the Planning Commission’s jurisdiction. Mandate staff to present all ongoing and future transportation projects to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for public hearings. Ensure that any alterations to streets, parking, or traffic arrangements undergo review at a public Planning Commission or City Council hearing. Thank you for ensuring that Cupertino residents have a voice in the evolution of our city’s transportation systems. Sincerely, Ravi Kiran Singh, Cupertino Resident From:John G To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Council item 13, 4/15/25 - Utilize & Preserve Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:32:12 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. Hello Cupertino City Council, Please utilize the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission for presentation, review and input for the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study. The planning commission is to be used for land use matters only and should not be used for this action. The planning commission does not deal with transportation topics and is inappropriate for dealing with this topic. The Bicycle Pedestrian Commission is the appropriate commission to review and provide input on traffic matters. Please preserve the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission as it has a vital function for transportation topics. Thank you, John Geis Cupertino Resident jgeis4401@gmail.com From:Jennifer Griffin To:City Council; City Clerk Cc:grenna5000@yahoo.com Subject:Planning Commission Review of the Stevens Creek Corridor Transit Vision Study Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:55:47 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. (Please include the following as public comment on Item Number 13 for the Stevens Creek Blvd Corridor Transit Vision Study at the 4/15/25 City Council Meeting.) Dear City Council: I think the Planning Commission should review the results of the Stevens Creek Corridor Transit Vision Study. The Planning Commission is the natural venue to provide the Discussion of the results of this study because they are resident-focused and represent A chance for everyone to have their views and comments known. I attended the study sessions for the Stevens Creek Blvd meetings and I think everyone's Views need to be heard. The Bike and Ped Commission is not called the Bike and Ped And Car Committee. They do not advocate for or represent people who drive cars. They Are not the correct group to review this important study. There were many incidents in The course of the study were I feel the Bike advocates unfairly tried to dominate the Discussions in the study and the meetings. This was especially evident at the highly Irregular and out of control August, 2024 Stevens Creek Advisory Committee meeting in Cupertino where fifty bike advocates showed up and demanded that one lane be closed On Stevens Creek Blvd so that there would bus only or bus rapid transit on the road. No one had talked about closing one lane on Stevens Creek Blvd. Very much or At all at the study meetings and these people showed up And tried to dominate and dictate what happened at the August, 2024 meeting. Many of these People were from out of town and never had been at any of the Corridor Study meetings. One person was from Campbell and demanded the lane be removed for cars and onlyHave buses. Why was someone from Campbell demanding this thing when they did notEven live in Cupertino, Santa Clara or San Jose? What were people from South San Francisco down in Cupertino demanding things on Stevens Creek Blvd? None of them had Even bothered to spend their time going to the study meetings? Why did they care about Stevens Creek Blvd? Who were they representing? I don't think think the Bike and Ped Commission should be reviewing the Stevens Creek Blvd. Corridor Transit Vision Study. They don't represent people who drive cars And I think they have shown themselves to only be interested in bikes etc. I think they are unduly influenced by outside forces etc. They should only review bike plans etc., maybe. But, the results of the Stevens Creek Blvd. Corridor Transit Vision Plan should be left In the hands of the Cupertino Planning Commission so everyone gets a fair say. We Need balanced input from all transportation modes involved, cars as well as bikes To make good, rational decisions based on the results of this multi-year study. Thank you. Best regards, Jennifer Griffin Car Driver and Driver of Family Members in Cars From:Jennifer Griffin To:City Council; City Clerk Cc:grenna5000@yahoo.com Subject:Planning Commission Review of the Stevens Creek Corridor Transit Vision Study Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:55:46 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. (Please include the following as public comment on Item Number 13 for the Stevens Creek Blvd Corridor Transit Vision Study at the 4/15/25 City Council Meeting.) Dear City Council: I think the Planning Commission should review the results of the Stevens Creek Corridor Transit Vision Study. The Planning Commission is the natural venue to provide the Discussion of the results of this study because they are resident-focused and represent A chance for everyone to have their views and comments known. I attended the study sessions for the Stevens Creek Blvd meetings and I think everyone's Views need to be heard. The Bike and Ped Commission is not called the Bike and Ped And Car Committee. They do not advocate for or represent people who drive cars. They Are not the correct group to review this important study. There were many incidents in The course of the study were I feel the Bike advocates unfairly tried to dominate the Discussions in the study and the meetings. This was especially evident at the highly Irregular and out of control August, 2024 Stevens Creek Advisory Committee meeting in Cupertino where fifty bike advocates showed up and demanded that one lane be closed On Stevens Creek Blvd so that there would bus only or bus rapid transit on the road. No one had talked about closing one lane on Stevens Creek Blvd. Very much or At all at the study meetings and these people showed up And tried to dominate and dictate what happened at the August, 2024 meeting. Many of these People were from out of town and never had been at any of the Corridor Study meetings. One person was from Campbell and demanded the lane be removed for cars and onlyHave buses. Why was someone from Campbell demanding this thing when they did notEven live in Cupertino, Santa Clara or San Jose? What were people from South San Francisco down in Cupertino demanding things on Stevens Creek Blvd? None of them had Even bothered to spend their time going to the study meetings? Why did they care about Stevens Creek Blvd? Who were they representing? I don't think think the Bike and Ped Commission should be reviewing the Stevens Creek Blvd. Corridor Transit Vision Study. They don't represent people who drive cars And I think they have shown themselves to only be interested in bikes etc. I think they are unduly influenced by outside forces etc. They should only review bike plans etc., maybe. But, the results of the Stevens Creek Blvd. Corridor Transit Vision Plan should be left In the hands of the Cupertino Planning Commission so everyone gets a fair say. We Need balanced input from all transportation modes involved, cars as well as bikes To make good, rational decisions based on the results of this multi-year study. Thank you. Best regards, Jennifer Griffin Car Driver and Driver of Family Members in Cars From:Carol Mattsson To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Bike safety policies and infrastructure Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:46:21 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. Please do NOT refer the Stevens Creek Corridor Study project to the Planning Commission for input. The right commission to provide input on this project is the Bike Ped Commission. Please keep Cupertino supporting people who want to travel by bicycle and walking. Leave car travel for those who have no alternatives. Thanks, Carol Mattsson Long time Cupertino resident who travels by bicycle as much as by car. -- Carol Mattsson Web Developer (408) 309-8314 mattsson@surfpix.net www.surfpix.net/web Web Solutions from Essential Bits, Inc. From:Yvonne Strom To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Stop the Overreach of the Planning Commission Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:41:43 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. Esteemed City Council, I strongly oppose the idea for the Planning Commission to take control of Transportation issues in the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Plan. The Bike Ped Commission is very much better suited to evaluate the needs and the safety of all users on the Corridor. Thank you, Yvonne Thorstenson a resident, a mom, a motorist, and a cyclist From:Ram Sripathi To:City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; Benjamin Fu; City Attorney"s Office Subject:Please Involve the Planning Commission in Transportation Projects Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:41:41 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 City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for the 04/15/25 city council meeting for the SCB corridor vision study agenda item. To: Mayor Liang Chao Vice Mayor Kitty Moore Councilmember Ray Wang Councilmember Sheila Mohan Councilmember J.R. Fruen CC: City Manager Pamela Wu Director of Public Works Chad Mosley Director of Community Development Ben Fu City Attorney Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, and Councilmembers, I’m writing as a Cupertino resident who cares about how our city handles transportation. I believe it’s important that all major transportation decisions go through a public hearing—either at the Planning Commission, at the City Council, or both. This should include road design changes, traffic signal timing, intersection redesigns, parking removals, and lane reductions. Many nearby cities already involve their Planning Commissions in transportation decisions. Here are just a few examples: Sunnyvale – Planning Commission Citywide Transportation System Plan – Oct 15, 2024 Caltrain Station Area Plan – Sep 10, 2024 Los Altos – Planning and Transportation Commission Community Traffic Safety and Parking – Mar 5, 2024 Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements – Jan 22, 2024 Santa Clara – Planning Commission Traffic Calming Measures – Oct 2, 2024 Transportation Access for Mixed-Use Projects – Nov 6, 2024 Mountain View – Planning Commission El Camino Real Mobility Plan – Jan 10, 2025 Hwy 101 Interchange Improvements – Dec 15, 2024 San José – Planning Commission Safety Improvements at Race St and Parkmoor Ave – Feb 12, 2025 New Bike Lanes Project – Mar 18, 2025 These cities understand that transportation planning affects everyone and deserves input from the public through open meetings. Our city’s General Plan (Mobility Element) already states that transportation is part of our planning policy. That means the Planning Commission should have the opportunity to hear and discuss these matters in a public meeting before decisions are finalized. I respectfully ask the City Council to: Reaffirm that transportation and mobility fall under the Planning Commission’s responsibilities Direct staff to bring all current and future transportation projects to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for public hearings Make sure no changes to streets, parking, or traffic proceed without review at a public Planning Commission or City Council hearing Thank you for ensuring Cupertino residents have a voice in how our city’s transportation systems evolve. Sincerely, Ram Sripathi Cupertino Resident Sent from my iPhone From:Daniel Ying To:City Council; Pamela Wu; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; Benjamin Fu; City Attorney"s Office Subject:Please Involve the Planning Commission in Transportation Projects Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:32:23 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 City Clerk, Please include the below in written communications for the 04/15/25 city council meeting for the SCB corridor vision study agenda item. Subject: Please Involve the Planning Commission in Transportation Projects To: Mayor Liang Chao Vice Mayor Kitty Moore Councilmember Ray Wang Councilmember Sheila Mohan Councilmember J.R. Fruen CC: City Manager Pamela Wu Director of Public Works Chad Mosley Director of Community Development Ben Fu City Attorney Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, and Councilmembers, I’m writing as a Cupertino resident who cares about how our city handles transportation. I believe it’s important that all major transportation decisions go through a public hearing— either at the Planning Commission, at the City Council, or both. This should include road design changes, traffic signal timing, intersection redesigns, parking removals, and lane reductions. Many nearby cities already involve their Planning Commissions in transportation decisions. Here are just a few examples: Sunnyvale – Planning Commission Citywide Transportation System Plan – Oct 15, 2024 Caltrain Station Area Plan – Sep 10, 2024 Los Altos – Planning and Transportation Commission Community Traffic Safety and Parking – Mar 5, 2024 Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements – Jan 22, 2024 Santa Clara – Planning Commission Traffic Calming Measures – Oct 2, 2024 Transportation Access for Mixed-Use Projects – Nov 6, 2024 Mountain View – Planning Commission El Camino Real Mobility Plan – Jan 10, 2025 Hwy 101 Interchange Improvements – Dec 15, 2024 San José – Planning Commission Safety Improvements at Race St and Parkmoor Ave – Feb 12, 2025 New Bike Lanes Project – Mar 18, 2025 These cities understand that transportation planning affects everyone and deserves input from the public through open meetings. Our city’s General Plan (Mobility Element) already states that transportation is part of our planning policy. That means the Planning Commission should have the opportunity to hear and discuss these matters in a public meeting before decisions are finalized. I respectfully ask the City Council to: Reaffirm that transportation and mobility fall under the Planning Commission’s responsibilities Direct staff to bring all current and future transportation projects to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for public hearings Make sure no changes to streets, parking, or traffic proceed without review at a public Planning Commission or City Council hearing Thank you for ensuring Cupertino residents have a voice in how our city’s transportation systems evolve. Sincerely, Daniel Ying Cupertino Resident From:Muru Sinnassamy To:City Council; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; David Stillman; Pamela Wu; Kristina Alfaro Subject:Please Involve the Planning Commission in Transportation Projects Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:21:58 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. To: Mayor Liang Chao Vice Mayor Kitty Moore Councilmember Ray Wang Councilmember Sheila Mohan Councilmember J.R. Fruen CC: City Manager Pamela Wu Director of Public Works Chad Mosley Director of Community Development Ben Fu City Attorney Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, and Councilmembers, I’m writing as a Cupertino resident who cares about how our city handles transportation. I believe it’s important that all major transportation decisions go through a public hearing— either at the Planning Commission, at the City Council, or both. This should include road design changes, traffic signal timing, intersection redesigns, parking removals, and lane reductions. Many nearby cities already involve their Planning Commissions in transportation decisions. Here are just a few examples: Sunnyvale – Planning Commission Citywide Transportation System Plan – Oct 15, 2024 Caltrain Station Area Plan – Sep 10, 2024 Los Altos – Planning and Transportation Commission Community Traffic Safety and Parking – Mar 5, 2024 Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements – Jan 22, 2024 Santa Clara – Planning Commission Traffic Calming Measures – Oct 2, 2024 Transportation Access for Mixed-Use Projects – Nov 6, 2024 Mountain View – Planning Commission El Camino Real Mobility Plan – Jan 10, 2025 Hwy 101 Interchange Improvements – Dec 15, 2024 San José – Planning Commission Safety Improvements at Race St and Parkmoor Ave – Feb 12, 2025 New Bike Lanes Project – Mar 18, 2025 These cities understand that transportation planning affects everyone and deserves input from the public through open meetings. Our city’s General Plan (Mobility Element) already states that transportation is part of our planning policy. That means the Planning Commission should have the opportunity to hear and discuss these matters in a public meeting before decisions are finalized. I respectfully ask the City Council to: Reaffirm that transportation and mobility fall under the Planning Commission’s responsibilities Direct staff to bring all current and future transportation projects to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for public hearings. Make sure no changes to streets, parking, or traffic proceed without review at a public Planning Commission or City Council hearing Thank you for ensuring Cupertino residents have a voice in how our city’s transportation systems evolve. Sincerely, Muru Sinnassamy Cupertino Resident From:Santosh Rao To:City Council; Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Attorney"s Office; Chad Mosley; Benjamin Fu; City Clerk Subject:Please Reaffirm Planning Commission’s Role in Transportation Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:58:59 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 City Clerk, Would you please include the below in written communications for the council agenda item on Steven’s Creek Corridor vision study. [Writing on behalf of myself only, as a Cupertino resident.] Subject: Please Reaffirm Planning Commission’s Role in Transportation To: Mayor Liang Chao Cupertino city council members CC: City Manager Pamela Wu Director of Public Works Chad Mosley Director of Community Development Ben Fu City Attorney Floy Andrews Dear Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, and Councilmembers, I am writing to respectfully urge you to reaffirm the role of the Cupertino Planning Commission in reviewing and shaping transportation and mobility projects, as outlined in the Mobility Element of our General Plan. Across the Bay Area, cities consistently treat transportation as an essential part of their planning commissions’ charter. Below are specific examples of how neighboring cities integrate transportation into their Planning Commission’s work: Palo Alto – Planning & Transportation Commission Grade Separation Safety Improvements – Dec 18, 2024 El Camino Real Corridor Plan – Aug 14, 2024 Sunnyvale – Planning Commission Citywide Transportation System Plan Update – Oct 15, 2024 Caltrain Station Area Plan – Sep 10, 2024 Los Altos – Planning and Transportation Commission Community Traffic Safety and Parking – Mar 5, 2024 Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Improvements – Jan 22, 2024 Santa Clara – Planning Commission Mission Point Mixed-Use Project (transportation access reviewed) – Nov 6, 2024 Traffic Calming and Safety Measures – Oct 2, 2024 San José – Planning Commission Race Street and Parkmoor Avenue Safety Improvements – Feb 12, 2025 Bicycle Lane Installation Project – Mar 18, 2025 Hayward – Planning Commission Adaptive Signal Timing Project – Mar 10, 2024 Downtown Area Transportation Plan – Apr 5, 2024 Mountain View – Planning Commission El Camino Real Mobility Improvements – Jan 10, 2025 Highway 101 Interchange Enhancement Project – Dec 15, 2024 Menlo Park – Planning Commission Willow Road Corridor Improvements – Feb 8, 2025 Downtown Mobility and Parking Study – Jan 30, 2025 Fremont – Planning Commission BART to Warm Springs Extension Project – Nov 20, 2024 Roadway Capacity and Traffic Improvements – Dec 5, 2024 Milpitas – Planning Commission Montague Expressway Corridor Improvements – Jan 3, 2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan – Feb 14, 2025 Redwood City – Planning Commission Woodside Road Traffic Calming – Oct 21, 2024 Sequoia Station Transit Oriented Development – Nov 7, 2024 These examples show how transportation projects are reviewed through a planning lens, with public input and alignment with each city’s long-term vision. Cupertino’s Mobility Element of the General Plan already makes clear that transportation is part of land use planning and therefore falls under the Planning Commission’s existing charter. Yet I have observed that recent changes—such as intersection signal timing adjustments, roadway configuration changes, lane and parking removals—have not been presented to either the Planning Commission or the City Council. These decisions are occurring without proper public review and engagement. I respectfully urge Council to: 1. Reaffirm that transportation and mobility fall within the Planning Commission’s purview 2. Direct staff to bring all current and future transportation projects—including traffic signal timing changes, intersection redesigns, lane removals, parking removals, and parking ordinances—to the Planning Commission for hearing and recommendation 3. Ensure that no transportation or roadway change proceeds without a public hearing at either the Planning Commission or the City Council—or ideally both The Planning Commission is a quasi-judicial body designed to ensure community engagement and informed deliberation. Its hybrid format also increases accessibility for residents wishing to participate. Transportation directly impacts the safety, accessibility, and quality of life of every Cupertino resident. I urge you to act now to ensure that all transportation decisions are reviewed transparently and with public input. Sincerely, San Rao (writing on behalf of myself only, as a Cupertino resident) From:tscannell01@earthlink.net To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Stevens Creek Corridor Study Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:12:11 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. To members of the City Council I note on your agenda for this evening your item 2513867 "Direct staff to present the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study to either the Planning Commission or the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission for review and input.” I am of the firm opinion that this item clearly falls under the purview of the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission and should be referred there. The Planning Commission should focus on its main job which is land use. Adding this project to its agenda would be inappropriate. Tom Scannell Cupertino Resident since 1980 From:Stephanie Miller To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Agenda Item 13 Date:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:03:48 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 City Council Members, It has been brought to my attention that the council is discussing whether to direct the Planning Commission to review and provide input on the Stevens Creek Corridor Study instead of the more appropriate Bike Ped Commission. It is my opinion that it is entirely inappropriate to refer the project to the Planning Commission for input. The Planning Commission's purview is land use matters ONLY. The Bike Ped Commission oversees transportation topics and is the right commission to provide input on this project. It is not clear to me why this shift would even be considered. Shouldn't the commission that specializes in transportation issues like biking and walking (two healthy alternatives to cars that can be used to transport oneself) be the entity to which our council seeks advice as this is their area of expertise? Would you ask a general internist to perform your open heart surgery or would you want the cardiothoracic surgeon who has been trained and has expertise in this matter to be the one to operate? I urge the council to continue to allow the Bike Ped Commission to hold ownership of transportation issues affecting the citizens of Cupertino. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Stephanie Miller From:Betsy Megas To:City Council Cc:City Clerk Subject:4/15/25 Council agenda item 13: Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study Date:Monday, April 14, 2025 11:34:34 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. To the Cupertino City Council: The Stevens Creek Vision Plan focuses on transportation. It is also substantially complete, the product of two years of intense community participation. Please keep the responsibility for the Vision with your Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission, which is composed of citizen experts on transportation. If the Planning Commission would like to see it, by all means, make it an information item, but please do not shift the responsibility to a commission concerned primarily with land use. I hope you will also, ultimately, approve the Vision and continue to build toward the full potential it calls for, including continuous protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes. With the protected bike lanes there today, Cupertino has set the standard for the rest of the local cities and agencies, and I look forward to all of the participants continuing to improve Stevens Creek Boulevard into the vibrant, safe, convenient, continuous, and multimodal corridor the community calls for in our Vision. Many thanks, Betsy Megas Resident, City of Santa Clara. I bike nearly everywhere, including on Stevens Creek in Cupertino. Member, City of Santa Clara Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member, VTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Speaking only for myself From:Greg Siano To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:April 15 City Council Meeting - Agenda Item 13 Date:Monday, April 14, 2025 10:28:11 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 Council, I am writing to express my disappointment at the fact that you will be discussing whether or not to allow the Planning Commission to provide input on the Stevens Creek Corridor Study. This is a dangerous precedent to set, as it means the Planning Commission could exercise control over any city commission project. This is not the purpose of the Planning Commission, and using this as a means to not have to consider cyclist safety is frankly appalling. Please remember that bicycling is not a fringe issue or a nuisance. For many people in our city, especially children and teens who are not old enough to drive, biking is their only means of independent transportation. Dismissing or minimizing bike and pedestrian safety means turning our backs on some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Best, Greg Siano From:kellee Noonan To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; citymanager@cuprtino.gov Subject:City Council meeting April 15, 2025 - Agenda Item 13 Date:Monday, April 14, 2025 10:06:38 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 City Council members, Please accept my input that the Stevens Creek Corridor Study input should be given to the Bike & Pedestrian Commission, not the Planning commission. Input about transportation in the Valley should include input about public transit, pedestrian, & bicyclist safety which is the concern of the Bike & Pedestrian Commission, not the Planning Commission which is concerned with land use. Thank you for your time, Kellee Noonan 10290 Farallone Drive Cupertino, CA Sent from my iPad From:Ian M To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Stevens Creek Corridor and Bike Ped Commission Date:Monday, April 14, 2025 9:43:34 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. Hello, I'm writing because I'm hearing worrying news that the Stevens Creek Corridor Project may be taken from the Bike Ped Commission. I'm fully against this. The Bike Ped Commission handles transportation and should be the ones dealing with the Stevens Creek Corridor Project. The Planning Commission shouldn't be the ones sending the input on this. Doing so would be completely inappropriate. Bike safety is a hugely important matter for me and I don't want to see it dismissed. I love the McClellan and Stevens Creek bike lanes, and the new buffers on De Anza. Please, continue that good work. Thank you. - Ian Morris From:Pete Klein To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Agenda Item #13 of the 4/15 City Council Meeting Date:Monday, April 14, 2025 8:36:53 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. It's entirely inappropriate to refer the cycling and pedestrian projects to the Planning Commission for input. The Planning Commission's purview is land use matters ONLY. The Bike Ped Commission oversees transportation topics and is the right commission to provide input on this project. This is a clear attempt to subvert the progress and momentum achieved by the Bike Ped Commission over the past decade by the anti-safe streets group in our city government. Peter Klein Cupertino resident for 35 years From:Winnifred Homer-Smith To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Should the Planning Commission be key to Stevens Creek Corridor study? Date:Monday, April 14, 2025 7:43:16 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. As a Cupertino resident who greatly values the city's movement towards a safer and more welcoming place for pedestrians and bicycles, I am confused by the possible involvement of the Planning Commission on this study. It seems to be something well within the scope of the very important Bike Ped Commission. I have lived in the Bay Area all my 73 years, and the steady improvement in walking and bicycling safety and increased routes has made an amazing difference in my life. as it has in the lives of many friends. I am writing to advocate strongly for everything the city can do to improve these elements in it. It's hard to see how involving the Planning Commission, whose work is about land use, should intervene in something that definitely requires the knowledge and interest of the Bike Ped Commission. Please leave this project where it so clearly belongs. Sincerely, Winnifred Homer-Smith 23300 Via Esplendor V58 Cupertino From:Roy Scheuer To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject:Agenda Item 13 for April 15 mtg Date:Monday, April 14, 2025 5:50:09 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 have been a resident of Cupertino for 35 years. I support directing the Planning commission to review and provide input on the Stevens Creek Corridor study and other Transportation issues. I would also support eliminating the Bike Ped Commission entirely. Sincerely, Roy Scheuerlein