City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
REVISED
4:00 PM Virtual Meeting
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
08/22/2022
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9124, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting will be held by teleconference only. No physical location will be available for this meeting; however, the City of Santa Clara continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/95582744643
Meeting ID: 955 8274 4643 or
Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Hardy called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Member Cha joined the meeting at 4:07 p.m.
Chair Karen Hardy, Member Lloyd Cha, Member Betsy Megas, Member Diane Harrison, Member Cecily Cox, Member Bruce
Donoghue, Member Jane Casamajor, and Member Sukrit Ganesh Present 8 -
Vice Chair Sudhanshu JainExcused 1 -
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2. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Video: [00:01:40]
Ken Kratz asked that City Council raise taxes to generate revenue for funding for bicycle projects and other City projects and programs.
Thomas Granvold commented on an increase in electrical bicycles on the street and there should be a discussion about usage of bicycle facilities.
He also recommend using the MySantaClara App to report bicycle lane blockage. He also mentioned that the real estate website Zillow rates properties by bikeability, walkability, and access to transit.
Edmund Drozek called attention to the intersection of the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail crossing and Monroe Street and wants the design changed to have in-roadway lights.
Staff responded to report bicycle lane blockage using non-emergency Police phone number.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. 22-957 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2022 (Chair Hardy)
Recommendation: Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2022.
Member Cha arrived at 4:07 pm.
Video [00:13:45]
A motion was made by Member Megas, seconded by Member
Ganesh, that the June 27, 2022 meeting minutes be Approved as amended.
Aye: Chair Hardy, Member Cha, Member Megas, Member Harrison, Member Cox, Member Donoghue, Member Casamajor, and Member Ganesh
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Excused: Vice Chair Jain1 -
4. REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE INFORMATION
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A. 22-958 Public Works Verbal Update (Yee)
Video [00:19:09]
Mr. Yee provided an update to the Committee, including the Lafayette Class IV Bikeway Project, the Lafayette removal of crosswalks, e-bikes and e-scooters, Pruneridge Avenue Complete Streets Plan Council date on August 30, and Lick Mill station lighting upgrade project and mini-roundabouts in October 2022 or January 2023.
Committee comments and questions regarding e-scooters and e-bikes and where to report violations.
Mr. Yee and Mr. Garcia addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Ken Kratz, Thomas Granvold, Igor
B. 22-959 Police Verbal Update (Wilson)
Video: [00:39:57]
Officer Wilson provided an update on bicycle and pedestrian collisions.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Officer Wilson addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Thomas Granvold, Igor, Tom Freitas
C. 22-956 VTA BPAC Verbal Update (Megas)
Video: [00:54:14]
Member Megas provided an update related to the VTA BPAC.
Public Speaker(s): Thomas Granvold
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D. 22-947 Grant Activity Verbal Update (Shariat)
Video [01:01:10]
Ms. Shariat provided an update on recent grant related activity and included a discussion on the OTS Grant which a portion will be used for bike helmets or other safety items for the Safe Routes to School program.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Ms. Shariat and Mr. Yee addressed Committee questions.
E. 22-960 Zoning Code Update (Davidson)
Video [01:19:58]
Mr. Davidson presented information regarding an update to the Zoning Code and in relation to bicycle parking requirements.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Mr. Davidson addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Thomas Granvold, Ken Kratz
F. 22-961 15 MPH School Zone Speed Limit (Yee)
Video [01:46:19]
Mr. Yee provided information regarding establishing 15 mph speed limits in school zones.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Mr. Yee addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Thomas Granvold, Ken Kratz
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G. 22-962 Crosswalk and Ramp Alignment (Garcia)
Video [02:17:57]
Mr. Garcia provided information on standards and processes followed to align crosswalks and curb ramps.
Committee comments and questions followed including examples from Europe and the East Coast about elevated crosswalks.
Mr. Garcia addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Ken Kratz, Thomas Granvold
H. 22-963 Slow Streets (Shariat)
Video [03:14:45]
Ms. Shariat provided information on Slow Streets, a community driven program to close roadway to thru traffic.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Ms. Shariat addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Thomas Granvold, Ken Kratz, Gabriela Landaveri I. 22-964 Bicycle Parking and Security (Garcia)
Video [03:36:05]
Mr. Garcia provided information on types bicycle parking, future bicycle parking locations, and bicycle theft statistics.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Mr. Garcia and Ms. Shariat addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Gabriela Landaveri, Thomas Granvold, Ken Kratz
5. REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE ACTION
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A. 22-948 2023 Annual Work Plan (Yee)
Recommendation: The BPAC to approve staff recommendation.
Video [04:15:03]
Mr. Yee presented about the process to develop the 2023 Annual Work Plan.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Mr. Yee addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Thomas Granvold, Gabriela Landaveri, Ken Kratz A motion was made by Member Harrison, seconded by Member Megas, to Approve staff’s process recommendation.
Approved Staff Recommendation
Aye: Chair Hardy, Member Cha, Member Megas, Member Harrison, Member Donoghue, Member Casamajor, and Member Ganesh
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Excused: Vice Chair Jain1 -
Absent: Member Cox1 -
6. REPORTS FOR SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. 22-943 Subcommittee on Bicycle Story Maps (Cha and Megas) Video [05:02:03]
Subcommittee had no updates to provide.
B. 22-944 Subcommittee on Police Collision History (Cha, Donoghue, and Cox) Video [05:03:41]
Member Donoghue stated he will follow up with Police to obtain more information for the Subcommittee. Member Cha addressed comments made by Officer Wilson at the August 22, 2022 BPAC meeting about a recent incident involving a bicycle on Benton Street in front of Santa Clara High School. Member Harrison stated that the Police rep should stay longer at the meetings to understand the Committee's concerns.
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C. 22-945 Subcommittee on Bike to Shop Day (Harrison, Megas, and Kratz) Video [05:14:40]
Subcommittee had no updates to provide.
D. 22-946 Subcommittee on Roundabouts (Harrison, Megas, Cha, Ganesh, and Kratz)
Video [05:15:04]
Subcommittee had no updates to provide.
7. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements:
1) Pruneridge was to be on the council agenda August 30th. 2) City calendar photos were to be taken the week of August 29th. 3) The senior center was to hold an ice cream social on August 27th.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM.
A motion was made by Member Harrison, seconded by Member Ganesh, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Hardy, Member Cha, Member Megas, Member Harrison, Member Cox, Member Donoghue, Member Casamajor, and Member Ganesh
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Excused: Vice Chair Jain1 -
The next regular scheduled meeting will be on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM.
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