City of Mountain View
Minutes - Draft
Council Transportation Committee
6:30 PM Video Conference with No Physical Meeting LocationTuesday, June 1, 2021 This meeting was conducted in accordance with State of California Executive Order N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020. All members of the Council Transportation Committee participated in the meeting by video conference, with no physical meeting location.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m.
Member Ellen Kamei, Member Lisa Matichak, and Chair Sally LieberPresent 3 -
2. ROLL CALL
Member Ellen Kamei, Member Lisa Matichak, and Chair Sally LieberPresent 3 -
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Alan Whitaker noted that signs prohibiting oversized vehicles parking were posted on certain wider street segments, namely on Rengstorff between Central and Highway 101, and requested clarification on where signs will be posted related to the Narrow Streets Ordinance.
4. APPROVE MINUTES
4.1 Approve Minutes
M/S Lieber/Kamei - To approve minutes for the May 13, 2019 meeting with changes.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Member Kamei, and Member Matichak2 -
Abstain: Chair Lieber1 -
M/S Lieber/Kamei - To approve the April 20, 2021 meeting with changes.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Member Kamei, Member Matichak, and Chair Lieber3 -
5. NEW BUSINESS
June 1, 2021Council Transportation Committee Minutes - Draft
5.1 Calderon Avenue Bike Lanes, Mercy Street to El Camino Real, Project 20-47
CTC Memo
ATT 1 - Map
Attachments:
Associate Civil Engineer Hoang and Assistant Public Works Director Arango responded to Committee questions.
Speaking from the floor expressing support, concerns, and/or recommendations:
Bruce England
Steven Prescop
Paul Donahue
Vladmir Yakunin
John Brazil
Mary Dateo
Eric Hertzberg
Ronit Bryant
Eitan Kensky
Lisa Smith
Peying Lee
Stephane Mass
Scott Posternack
The Committee discussed preserving two on-street parking spaces on the east side of Calderon Avenue between Church Street and Jessie Lane. The Committee also suggested that a reduction in the speed limit on Calderon Avenue be evaluated following the installation of the bike lanes. Staff indicated that a speed survey would be conducted after construction of the bike lanes to determine if the street will qualify for a reduced speed limit.
M/S Matichak/Kamei - To forward a recommendation to City Council to approve plans and specifications for Calderon Avenue Bike Lanes, Mercy Street to El Camino Real, Project 20-47 and evaluate a potential configuration to preserve two of the on-street parking spaces between Church Street and Jessie Lane.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Member Kamei, Member Matichak, and Chair Lieber3 -
5.2 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Revisions
CTC Memo
ATT 1 - Study Session Memo
ATT 2 - Guidelines & Proposed Revisions
Attachments:
City Traffic Engineer Lopez presented the proposed program revisions and responded to Committee questions.
Speaking from the floor expressing support, concerns, and/or recommendations:
Bruce England
Mary Dateo
June 1, 2021Council Transportation Committee Minutes - Draft Ronit Bryant
Steven Prescop
The Committee discussed with staff planting trees as part of the program.
M/S Kamei/Matichak - To recommend City Council approve the proposed revisions to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Member Kamei, Member Matichak, and Chair Lieber3 -
5.3 Residential Parking Permit Program Revisions
CTC Memo
ATT 1 - Study Session Memo
ATT 2 - Comparison of Cities
ATT 3 - Guidelines & Proposed Revisions
Attachments:
City Traffic Engineer Lopez presented the proposed program revisions and responded to Committee questions.
Speaking from the floor expressing support, concerns, and/or recommendations:
Nazanini Dashtara
Bruce England
Robert Cox
Annette Neilsan
Mary Hodder
Steven Prescop
Alan Whitaker
Roberto Miller
Albert Jeans
The Committee discussed treatment of Accessory Dwelling Units, postcard outreach, parking enforcement, minimum zone area and future opportunities for program evaluation.
M/S Kamei/Matichak - To recommend City Council approve the proposed revisions to the Residential Parking Permit Program and revisit program status in one year.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Member Kamei, Member Matichak, and Chair Lieber3 -
6. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
6.1 Staff Comments
None
6.2 Committee Comments
June 1, 2021Council Transportation Committee Minutes - Draft Committee Member Matichak discussed the prohibition of oversized vehicle parking on Rengstorff Avenue due to bike lanes and that the Narrow Streets Sign Installation project has not begun.
Chairperson Lieber noted that the next Council Transportation Committee meeting will be held in the fall on a date to be determined.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
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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.