CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: April 15, 2025
Subject
Commission Review of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study Recommended Action
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.
Background
The Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study (“Study” - Attachment A) is an ongoing effort to guide the future vision for the corridor, ensuring cohesive planning and the coordinated management of transportation improvements. The Study has further information on the project webpage at https://www.stevenscreekvision.com/, including links to the resolutions of support from each of the partnering agencies to the study.
Per Cupertino Municipal Code Section 2.32.070.G, the City Council has the authority to have the Planning Commission “perform other functions… including conducting studies and preparing plans…” Such direction would allow the Planning Commission to review and provide comments on the Study.
Per Cupertino Municipal Code Section 2.92.080, the powers and functions of the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission include reviewing, monitoring, and suggesting recommendations for City transportation matters. As such, the Study could also be reviewed by the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission.
Either the Planning Commission or the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission would be reasonable choices for review of the Study. As such, the City Council may decide which commission is the appropriate next entity to review and provide input to the City Council on this matter.
Recommendation and Available Options
Based on historical City practices, staff has taken studies similar to this topic to the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission due to their powers and functions, as established by the municipal code, to provide recommendations on matters related to transportation. Staff has received input from some members of City Council that there is interest in having the Planning Commission provide input, in-lieu of the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, due to the nature of the Study being an early planning related report on the future of the corridor. The Planning Commission serves an advisory role on land use matters, including general plan amendments, zoning, and urban design considerations. The Bicycle Pedestrian Commission reviews, monitors, and suggests recommendations for City transportation matters, including those pertaining to transportation concerns that impact bicyclists and pedestrians.
Once the City Council provides direction, Staff will schedule an informational item for the selected Commission to gather their input. This feedback would then be incorporated into future discussions with the City Council regarding the Study.
Next Steps
Once the City Council provides direction, staff will take the study to the selected Commission, including a presentation of the study to gather input from that Commission.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
Approximately 50 hours of staff time will be utilized to prepare, review, agendize, present, and compile the information for the selected Commission.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
None
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Chad Mosley, Director of Public Works
Reviewed by: Floy Andrews, City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Pamela Wu, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study