Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · June 29, 2022
Minutes
City of Mountain View
Minutes
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 6:30 PM Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location
During this declared state of emergency, the meeting was conducted in accordance with California Government Code §
54953(e) as authorized by resolution of the City Council. All members of the Bicycle Advisory Committee participated in the
meeting by video conference, with no physical meeting location.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fenwick called the meeting of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC)
to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Staff members present: Active Transportation Planner Brandon Whyte, Transportation
Planner Priyoti Ahmed, Transportation Demand Analyst Ben Pacho, Public Works
Director Dawn Cameron, Economic Vitality Manager John Lang, and Business
Development Specialist Tiffany Chew.
Present 4 - Committee Member Lada Adamic, Committee Member Terry Barton, Vice Chair
James Kuszmaul, and Chair Valerie Fenwick
Absent 1 - Committee Member Kalyanaraman Shankari
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Seven members of the public were present.
Bruce England mentioned construction signs placed in bike lanes, mainly by Pacific Gas
and Electric. He asked what the City’s policies are and what can be done to prevent this.
4. MINUTES APPROVAL
4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Approve the B/PAC meeting minutes of April 27, 2022.
Barton/Adamic - 4/0/1 - passed - Shankari absent.
Yes: 4- Committee Member Adamic, Committee Member Barton, Vice Chair Kuszmaul, and
Chair Fenwick
Absent: 1- Committee Member Shankari
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program Update
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Chew and Lang provided a presentation on the Personal Delivery Devices Pilot Program.
Public comment:
Bruce England requested a label be placed on devices directing residents to AskMV. He
suggested devices be prohibited on sidewalks and stated a preference for bike delivery
over sidewalk or vehicle delivery.
Committee comment:
Fenwick and Adamic expressed concern that PDDs prevent trip chaining and secondary
purchasing.
Barton stated that office space in Mountain View should not be enough to count as a
local business, and he noted there might be unauthorized PDD use of trails or sidewalks.
Kuszmaul noted there may be operational benefits to companies being in Mountain View.
He encouraged capture of diverse data, including how often devices stall at corners. He
supported the concept of fixed routes and requested City contact details be put on the
devices. Finally, he supported non-car automated delivery systems, like bike delivery.
Adamic stated that there is no data to support economic development claims of PDD
companies and noted that negative interactions with PDDs can discourage walking.
Adamic noted that PDDs helped people stay at home during the pandemic, but in “normal
times” she said PDDs could reduce human contact, social capital and community
building. Finally, she expressed concern that PDDs may eventually use the bike lanes.
Fenwick stated she supports innovative technology but that Mountain View’s sidewalks
are not wide enough for PDDs. She suggested that interoffice or in-hospital medicine
delivery may be a better use case.
6.2 One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 (OBAG 3) Complete Streets Checklists
Whyte provided a presentation on OBAG Grant Cycle 3 Complete Streets Checklist.
Public comment:
No public comments.
Committee comment:
B/PAC members expressed general support for the projects and complete streets
checklists.
Adamic and Fenwick supported the projects and the checklist itself for providing
transparency and clarity.
Kuszmaul stated these are all excellent projects.
Barton supported the projects since they target gaps, address a recent fatality, consider
upcoming development projects and provide a regional benefit.
Fenwick added that exceptions listed on the Complete Streets Checklists were
reasonable.
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6.3 B/PAC Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan
Whyte provided information of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan.
Public comment:
No public comments.
Committee comment:
No committee comments.
6.4 B/PAC Draft Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan
Whyte presented the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s Draft Fiscal Year 2022-23
Work Plan.
Public comment:
No public comments.
Committee comment:
Fenwick stated that she looks forward to making several policy suggestions via the Active
Transportation Plan development process.
MOTION:
Accept the Bicycle/Pedestrain Advisory Committee Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan.
Kuszmaul/Barton - 4/0/1 - passed - Shankari absent.
Yes: 4- Committee Member Adamic, Committee Member Barton, Vice Chair Kuszmaul, and
Chair Fenwick
Absent: 1- Committee Member Shankari
6.5 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (BPAC) Update
Adamic reported that the VTA made minor language updates for the Measure B project
criteria guidelines. Lastly, she described the new Complete Street checklists.
Public comment:
No public comments
Committee comment:
No committee comments.
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
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7.1. Staff Comments
Whyte provided information on the Castro Street Closure and on previous public outreach
events, including Safe Routes to School efforts. He also provided a review of the latest
AskMV tickets.
Public comment:
No public comment.
Committee comment:
Adamic and Fenwick mentioned the AskMV phone application and the website interface
do not match.
Fenwick noted that there is no clear place in AskMV to make a report on Personal
Delivery Devices.
Adamic stated the website is inaccessible from Europe.
7.2. Committee Comments
Adamic voiced her appreciation of the bicycle and pedestrian underpasses provided at
roundabouts in Sweden.
Fenwick noted she has heard concerns from the community related to increased bicycle
theft. She also asked that we work with Pacific Gas and Electric to not place
construction signs in the sidewalk. Finally, she appreciated the interactive nature of the
Middlefield and Moffett community meeting, mentioning that it was the first virtual meeting
she found more interactive than in-person events.
Public comment:
No public comments.
8. SET DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on August 31, 2022.
9. CALENDAR
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Submitted for approval by Brandon Whyte.
Approved on August 22, 2022.
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Agenda
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 6:30 PM Video Conference with No Physical Meeting Location
During this declared state of emergency, the meeting will be conducted in accordance with California Government Code § 54953(e) as
authorized by resolution of the City Council. Please contact city.clerk@mountainview.gov to obtain a copy of the applicable resolution. All
members of the Bicycle Advisory Committee will participate in the meeting by video conference, with no physical meeting location.
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item may do so in the following ways:
1. Email comments to bpac@mountainview.gov by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Emails will be forwarded to the Bicycle/Pedestrian
Advisory Committee. Please identify the Agenda Item number in the subject line of your email. All emails received will be entered into the
record for the meeting.
2. Provide oral public comments during the meeting:
Online:
You may join the Zoom Webinar using this link: https://mountainview.gov/meeting
You will be asked to enter an email address and a name. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public.
When the Chair announces the item on which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. Speakers will be notified of their
turn shortly before they are called on to speak.
By phone:
Dial: (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 833 7665 8235
When the Chair announces the item on which you wish to speak, dial *9. Phone participants will be called on by the last two digits of
their phone number.
When called to speak, please limit your comments to the time allotted (up to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the Chair).
For instructions on using the "raise hand" feature in Zoom, visit https://mountainview.gov/raise_hand.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Committee on any matter not
on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. State law prohibits the Committee from acting on
non-agenda items.
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4. MINUTES APPROVAL
4.1 Approve Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the B/PAC meeting minutes of April 27, 2022.
Attachments: BPAC Minutes 2022.04.27
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program Update
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Personal Delivery Device Pilot Program and discuss
potential program augmentations.
Attachments: Personal Delivery Devices 2022.06.29 Update - Memo
6.2 One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 (OBAG 3) Complete Streets Checklists
Recommendation: Review and provide comments on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC) Complete Streets Checklists for One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) applications to be
submitted by the City of Mountain View (Attachments 1 - 4).
Attachments: MTC OBAG 3 Grants - Memo
Att 1 CMV Middlefield Draft CS Checklist & Attachments
Att 2 CMV ElCamino Draft CS Checklist & Attachments
Att 3 CMV Charleston Draft CS Checklist & Attachments
Att 4 CMV Moffett CS Checklist & Attachments
6.3 B/PAC Fiscal Year 2021-22 Work Plan
Recommendation: Review the FY 2021-22 Work Plan and provide updates on recent and upcoming
activities.
Attachments: 2021-22 B/PAC Work Plan
2021-22 B/PAC Tentative Agenda List
6.4 B/PAC Draft Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan
Recommendation: Provide input on and accept the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s Draft
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan.
Attachments: B/PAC Draft Work Plan 2022-23 - Memo
2022-23 Draft B/PAC Work Plan
2022-23 Draft B/PAC Tentative Agenda List
6.5 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory
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Committee (BPAC) Update
Recommendation: Receive a report from the City's VTA BPAC representative on the VTA BPAC agenda
items.
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Committee at this time.
7.1. Staff Comments
7.2. Committee Comments
8. SET DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING:
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 B/PAC Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
9. CALENDAR
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 B/PAC Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 B/PAC Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 B/PAC Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
- The specific location of each meeting is noted on the notice and agenda for each meeting which is posted at least 72 hours in advance
of the meeting. Special meetings may be called as necessary by the Committee Chair and noticed at least 24 hours in advance of the
meeting.
- Questions and comments regarding the agenda may be directed to the Public Works Department at (650) 903-6311 or
public.works@mountainview.gov.
- Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports at https://mountainview.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, at the Public Works
Department counter, 500 Castro Street, First Floor and at the meeting.
SPECIAL NOTICE—Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990
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- Anyone planning to attend a meeting who is visually or hearing-impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call
the Public Works Department at (650) 903-6306 48-hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. Upon request, in
advance, by a person with a disability, agendas and writings distributed during the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format. Also upon request, in advance, an assistive listening device can be made available for
use during the meeting.
- The Committee may take action on any matter noticed herein in any manner deemed appropriate by the Committee. Their
consideration of the matters noticed herein is not limited by the recommendations indicated herein.
SPECIAL NOTICE—Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee regarding any item
on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Public Works Department, 500 Castro Street, during normal business
hours and at the meeting location noted on the agenda during the meeting.
ADDRESSING THE COMMITTEE
- Interested persons are entitled to speak on any item on the agenda and should make their interest known to the Chair.
- Anyone wishing to address the Committee on a nonagenda item may do so during the "Oral Communications" part of the agenda.
Speakers are allowed to speak once on any number of topics for up to three minutes.
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