Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Thursday, October 17, 2019 6:30 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 CALL TO ORDER Chair Mehlinger called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Mehlinger led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present 5 - Chair Richard Mehlinger Vice Chair John Cordes Commissioner Dan Hafeman Commissioner Leia Mehlman Commissioner Timothy Oey Absent 2 - Commissioner Arwen Davé Commissioner Scott Swail Commissioner Scott Swail absence is excused Commissioner Arwen Davé absence is unexcused Council member Gustav Larsson(absent) PRESENTATION 19-1125 PRESENTATION - Fremont Corners Village Center Concept Plan Mr. Milo Trouse gave a presentation about the Fremont Corners Village Center Public Engagement Plan. The Public Engagement process is an effort to get the community involved before there is a project level proposal. Mr. Trouse gave a summary of the plan and explained where they are in the process and how the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission(BPAC) can participate. Vice Chair Cordes commented on the following: - Making safer bikeways for students and adding protective bike lanes City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2019 Commission - Limiting the number of driveways - Tie into the Bicycle Master Plan - Ideally Class I or Class V Bike Facility along Fremont Commissioner Oey commented on the following: - Have the owners nearby been invited to participate in the precise plan? - Make this area much more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. - More weather secured bike parking or have businesses allow patrons to take their bikes into the shop. - Heights of development - Mixed use developments - Affordable housing, smaller units - Likes the idea of village centers. Commissioner Hafeman had the following questions: - Has the height in the buildings been specified yet? Mr. Trouse stated that the height has been specified. - Can you work closely with VTA to make sure there is a transit plan near this village center? - Will there be at least one pocket park? Mr. Trouse stated that potentially there could be a pocket park and it depends on the opinions of the community if it is a high priority. Commissioner Mehlman commented on the following: - Will there be underground parking? Mr. Trouse stated that is to be determined. - Transit island to facilitate loading and unloading. Chair Mehlinger commented on the following: - Don't make this a car-oriented development. Minimize parking and unbundled. - Install protected intersections. - Emphasis on pedestrian pass-throughs. - Consider shade for pedestrians with good quality trees that will not drop debris on bike lane. - Use the roof space. - Commercial and residential density to make this development walkable. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Kevin Jackson, member of the public, commented on the recently released study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety which looked at more than 600 incidents City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2019 Commission of bike crashes and studied the different types of facilities on major roadways. CONSENT CALENDAR 1A. 19-1089 Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2019. Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2019 as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes 5 - Chair Mehlinger Vice Chair Cordes Commissioner Hafeman Commissioner Mehlman Commissioner Oey No 0 Absent 2 - Commissioner Davé Commissioner Swail PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2. 19-1121 Report and Discussion of Recent VTA BPAC Meeting Dave Simons, VTA BPAC Representative, gave the meeting summary report regarding the following topics: - Workshop on Bart to San Jose and past San Jose. The workshop focused on total funding packages that are available for Santa Clara County and other jurisdictions. Vice Chair commented on the following: - Had a presentation on funding sources. - Design review of the Eastridge to Bart Regional Connector - Capitol Expressway Light Rail Project. 3. 19-1122 Review and Discussion of Active Transportation Plan Draft Vision, Goals, and Policies Lillian Tsang, Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner, reviewed the Active Transportation Plan Draft Vision, Goals, and Policies with the BPAC commission and asked for feedback. City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2019 Commission Kevin Jackson, member of the public, made the following comments: - Alternative route for cyclists is not a good idea. - Should require "bikes may use full lane" signs be installed along with "change lanes to pass" on major streets. - Include the City's Complete Street Policy in the plan along with all other relevant transportation policies. - List all arterials, collectors and all other important streets as well as the bike/pedestrian paths and bridges along with their complete streets status. The commissioners provided comments on the Active Transportation Plan Draft Vision, Goals, and Policies. Chair Mehlinger asked for a recess at 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:59 p.m. STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES 4. 19-1126 Enable safer and faster cycling by keeping trash receptacles out of bike lanes and bikeways (Potential Study Issue) Lillian Tsang, Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner, asked the BPAC commissioners to vote on whether BPAC will place item as a Proposed Study Issue. Vice Chair Cordes recommended not to move forward with Potential Study Issue 19-1126 (Enable safer and faster cycling by keeping trash receptacles out of bike lanes and bikeways). Chair Mehlinger recommended using this concept for the utility insert. 5. 19-1127 Create safer street by narrowing travel lanes (Potential Study Issue) Vice Chair Cordes recommended changing the staff comments from "under unique circumstances" to "reduce to 10 feet when appropriate for safety or traffic calming, or to create or expand bike facilities". Commissioner Oey moved and Commissioner Mehlman seconded to add this item to the list of potential study issue. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2019 Commission Yes 5 - Chair Mehlinger Vice Chair Cordes Commissioner Hafeman Commissioner Mehlman Commissioner Oey No 0 Absent 2 - Commissioner Davé Commissioner Swail 6. 19-1128 BPAC 2020 Study Issue Sponsorship (Scenario 2) Vice Chair Cordes moved and Commissioner Oey seconded to sponsor the potential study issue "Create safer street by narrowing travel lanes". Yes 5 - Chair Mehlinger Vice Chair Cordes Commissioner Hafeman Commissioner Mehlman Commissioner Oey No 0 Absent 2 - Commissioner Davé Commissioner Swail 7. 19-1129 BPAC 2020 Sponsored Study Issues (Scenario 1) Lillian Tsang, Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner, indicated that the Draft Study Issue papers for the three sponsored Study Issues are included in the agenda package. Vice Chair commented on the El Camino Real Protected Bikeways and suggested the parking study should include off-street parking as well. Commissioner Mehlman commented on the infrastructure for parking of the bikes at the businesses. Chair Mehlinger commented on the Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail and Bikeway Study and suggested the study should include a task to coordinate with Mountain View on removing one westbound lane all the way from Bernardo Avenue to the Stevens Creek Trail to extend the Cycle Track to the Sunnyvale/Mountain View City limits. City of Sunnyvale Page 5 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2019 Commission NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments Commissioner Oey commented on the placement of Sharrows on Fair Oaks Avenue and wanted to learn more on the design standards that were followed. Vice Chair Cordes commented on his participation in the California Bike Summit in Los Angeles. He also asked if the Fair Oaks Avenue Bike Lane and Streetscape Project is completed. Ms. Tsang stated that there is a punch list that is yet to be completed. Chair Mehlinger commented on emphasizing priorization of the active transportation uses over parking. Locations to be considered for removal of on-street parking to install bike facilities: Hollenbeck Avenue and California Avenue. Commissioner Melhman and Comminssioner Oey agreed with Chair Mehlinger's comment on removal of on-street parking to install bike facilities. -Staff Comments Lillian Tsang, Principal Transportation Engineer/Planner, commented on the following: - Toole Design Group will have a presentation on 8-80 Bikeway at the November BPAC meeting. - Bay Trail closure will re-open the week of 10/24. - Vice Chair Cordes and Commissioner Oey will both give a presentation at the November BPAC meeting. - BPAC will be discussing the Year 2020 Annual Workplan at the November BPAC meeting. Commissioners should bring ideas of items to be incorporated in the Annual Workplan. - December 3, there will be a Roadway Safety Plan TAC meeting. - Any questions or comments from Commissioners should go directly to the BPAC liaisons Ralph Garcia or Lillian Tsang instead of contacting project staff directly. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 19-1123 BPAC 2019 Annual Work Plan 19-1118 Active Items List - October 2019 City of Sunnyvale Page 6 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2019 Commission 19-1124 VTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding Programs Presentation to VTA BPAC on October 9, 2019 ADJOURNMENT Chair Mehlinger adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 7