CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: September 17, 2024
Subject
Second reading of Ordinance No. 24-2263 “An Ordinance of the City of Cupertino City Council amending Table 11.24.150 of the Cupertino Municipal Code Relating to Prohibition of Parking along certain streets.” Recommended Action
Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance 24-2263, “An Ordinance of the City of Cupertino City Council amending Table 11.24.150 of the Cupertino Municipal Code Relating to Prohibition of Parking along certain streets.” Reasons for Recommendation
At the July 9 City Council meeting, staff presented the Lawson Middle School Bikeway Project, a study to evaluate alternative configurations for bike access to the bike racks at Lawson Middle School from the neighboring streets. The staff report for that meeting is included as Attachment B. By unanimous vote, the City Council directed staff to proceed with the implementation of an on-street two-way Class IV bikeway on the west side of Vista Drive between Forest Avenue and Merritt Drive and the north side of Forest Avenue between Vista Drive (west) and Vista Drive (east), and to proceed with preparation of final design. The City Council also conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-2263, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Table 11.24.150 of the Cupertino Municipal Code Relating to Prohibition of Parking along certain streets.” The ordinance is required to prohibit on-street parking along the west side of Vista Drive necessary for the implementation of the Class IV bikeway.
Next Steps
Following Council adoption of this ordinance, staff will proceed with design and implementation of the on-street two-way Class IV bikeway. Project bid would be anticipated to occur Fall 2024, with construction occurring Spring 2025.
Sustainability Impact
The Implementation of the project supports walking and biking to school, which reduces traffic congestion and leads to reduced vehicle emissions, helping the City achieve its air quality and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.
Fiscal Impact
Design and construction of the bikeway is funded through the Apple Donation Grant Agreement. There is no fiscal impact from adoption of the ordinance.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
This project is exempt from the CEQA under 14 C.C.R. Section 15304(h), Class 4, minor public, or private alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees for the creation of bicycle lanes on existing right of way. _____________________________________
Prepared by: David Stillman, Transportation Manager
Reviewed by: Chad Mosley, Director of Public Works
Approved for Submission by: Pamela Wu, City Manager
Attachment:
A – Draft Ordinance
B – July 9, 2024 City Council Staff Report