City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Draft
4:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
08/28/2023
REVISED AGENDA - ITEM 7B HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE AGENDA
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee meetings in a hybrid
manner (in-person and 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 , ROLL CALL, and INTRODUCTIONS
Chair Hardy called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM.
A motion was made by Member Penvenne and seconded by
Member Ganesh to excuse the absences of Member Donoghue, Member Joshi, and Vice Chair Jain. The motion carried by the following vote:
Chair Karen Hardy, Member Perry Penvenne, Member Betsy Megas, Member Jane Casamajor, Member Sukrit Ganesh, Member Stephen Clark Seninger, and Member Ken Kratz
Present 7 -
Vice Chair Sudhanshu Jain, Member Bruce Donoghue, and Member Ashish Joshi
Excused 3 -
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2 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Video: [00:08:35]
Tom Granvold asked the City to conduct a study on the impacts of Class III Bicycle Boulevards (Sharrows) and asked the BPAC to meet more frequently throughout the year.
Al Gonzales commented on the different crosswalks on Calabazas Boulevard from El Camino to Monroe Street and stop signs beyond the curb ramps. He also asked how to submit the requests about the intersections and his field audit notes.
Michael Saari commented on the street maintenance, brought samples of puncture vines that can be found in the bike lanes and submitted a citywide bike map with his observation notes of where he has found puncture vines.
Tom Freitas commented that vegetation and overhanging trees became a problem for cyclists and Levis Stadium event detour was not clear and recommended taking a group bike ride with Life Moves.
Diane Harrison echoed other speakers' comment and asked staff to clarify the street lighting specifications with Member Donoghue. She also suggested changes to the June meeting minutes.
Robert Herrick commented on his concern of the removal of Freedom Bridge. Chair Hardy commented that BPAC tried to save the bridge as they wrote a letter to Council about this matter. However, in the end it is still being removed.
Edmund Drozek commented on cyclists speeding on the trails and asked the City to consider installing speed testing devices and policing on the trails.
Chair Hardy and Mr. Liw addressed Public Speakers' questions. 3 CONSENT CALENDAR
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A. 23-888 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023 (Chair Hardy)
Recommendation: Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2023.
Public Speaker(s): Diane Harrison
Video [00:30:00]
A motion was made by Member Megas and seconded by Member Penvenne to Approve as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Hardy, Member Penvenne, Member Megas, Member Casamajor, Member Ganesh, Member Seninger, and Member Kratz 7 -
Excused: Vice Chair Jain, Member Donoghue, and Member Joshi3 - 4 REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE INFORMATION
A. 23-889 Police Verbal Update (Wilson)
Video: [00:35:20]
Officer Wilson discussed three recent bicycle and pedestrian-involved collisions with the Committee.
Committee comments and questions followed regarding infrastructure improvements.
Public Speakers comments and questions followed.
Officer Wilson addressed Committee and public speaker questions.
Public Speaker(s): Thomas Granvold, Tom Freitas
5 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. 23-890 Subcommittee on Police Collision History (Donoghue) Video [00:52:57]
Member Kratz indicated his interest in serving on this subcommittee and encouraged public members to participate on the subcommittee. 6 REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
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B. 23-886 Public Works Verbal Update (Liw)
Video: [00:56:58]
Mr. Liw provided an update to the Committee, including the introduction of the new Transportation Manager, Steve Chan, and the organization of Traffic Engineering Division, upcoming events, and Council approved items in July and August 2023.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Mr. Liw addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Tom Granvold, Tom Freitas, Diane Harrison C. 23-923 VTA BPAC Update (Megas)
Video: [01:35:00]
Member Megas provided an update to the Committee related to the VTA BPAC meeting in July 2023.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Member Megas addressed Committee questions.
D. 23-891 Santa Clara Station Area Task Force Update (Casamajor) Video: [01:45:45]
Member Casamajor gave a brief overview of the Santa Clara Station Area Task Force.
Staff will bring back an action item in the October BPAC meeting to select a BPAC member to serve on the Santa Clara Station Area Task Force.
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E. 23-892 Grant Activity Verbal Update (Shariat)
Video: [01:48:50]
Ms. Shariat provided an update related to recent grant activity.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Mr. Garcia and Mr. Liw addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Diane Harrison
F. 23-893 Update on Tasman East Amendment (Davidson)
Video: [02:12:57]
Mr. Davidson provided an update on the Tasman East Amendment which is adding an additional 1,500 units.
Committee comments and questions followed regarding bicycle path and sidewalk design, public access and connectivity.
Mr. Davidson addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Tom Granvold, Edmund Drozek
G. 23-894 Mission Point by Kylli Development (Bustos)
Video: [02:47:00]
Ms. Bustos provided an update on the Mission Point by Kylli development.
Committee comments and questions followed regarding bicycle and pedestrian access and safety.
Ms. Bustos addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Tom Granvold, Diane Harrison
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H. 23-896 Benton Street Bikeway Study (He)
Video: [03:23:46]
Ms. He and Mr. Knowles presented draft design concepts for the Benton Street Bikeway Study.
Committee comments and questions followed regarding the project study limits, bikeway design and impact to vehicle traffic.
Ms. He and Mr. Knowles addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Tom Granvold, Diane Harrison, Tim Logan, Rosie Chen
Member Ganesh left the meeting at 8:06 PM.
I. 23-901 Monroe Street Bikeway Study (Garcia)
Video: [04:27:00]
Mr. Garcia and Mr. Knowles presented draft design concepts for the Monroe Street Bikeway Study.
Committee comments and questions followed regarding the bikeway design, vehicle speeding, protected bike lanes, and impact to vehicle traffic.
Mr. Garcia and Mr. Knowles addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Tom Granvold, Rosie Chen, Edmund Drozek, Neil Cortez
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J. 23-900 Walsh Avenue and Martin Avenue Bikeway Planning Study (He) Video: [05:27:40]
Ms. He and Ms. Jariwala presented draft design concepts for the Walsh Avenue and Martin Avenue Bikeway Planning Study.
Committee comments and questions followed regarding the bikeway design, protected bike lanes, railroad crossing, and impact to vehicle traffic.
Ms. He and Ms. Jariwala addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Diane Harrison, Tom Granvold
K. 23-906 MySantaClara Reporting App and Website (Garcia) Video: [06:08:40]
Mr. Garcia presented information regarding the MySantaClara reporting app and website.
Committee comments and questions followed.
Mr. Garcia and Mr. Liw addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Diane Harrison, Ashish Joshi, Tom Granvold 7 REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE ACTION
A. 23-902 2024 Annual Work Plan (Liw)
Recommendation: Approve staff recommendation regarding the 2024 BPAC Work Plan.
Video: [06:26:00]
Chair Hardy presented the process to develop the 2024 Annual Work Plan.
Committee comments and questions followed
Mr. Liw addressed Committee questions.
Public Speaker(s): Tom Granvold, Diane Harrison, Edmund Drozek A motion was made by Member Casamajor, seconded by Member Megas, to Approve staff’s recommendation.
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Aye: Chair Hardy, Member Penvenne, Member Megas, Member Casamajor, Member Seninger, and Member Kratz
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Jain, Member Donoghue, and Member Joshi3 -
Absent: Member Ganesh1 -
B. 23-1054 Selection of a Member to Serve on the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study Citizens Advisory Group (Liw)
Recommendation: Select one BPAC member to serve on the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study Citizens Advisory Group.
Video: [06:39:30]
Mr. Liw presented information on the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study and upcoming meetings.
Member Penvenne indicated his interest in serving on the Stevens Creek Boulevard Citizens Advisory Group.
A motion was made by Member Kratz, seconded by Member Megas, to Approve the recommendation of appointing Member Penvenne to serve on the Steve Creeks Boulevard Vision Study Citizens Advisory Group.
Aye: Chair Hardy, Member Penvenne, Member Megas, Member Casamajor, Member Seninger, and Member Kratz
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Jain, Member Donoghue, and Member Joshi3 -
Absent: Member Ganesh1 -
8 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES (CONTINUED)
B. 23-908 Subcommittee on Bicycle Story Maps (Megas and Penvenne) Video: [06:44:00]
Subcommittee had no updates to provide.
C. 23-909 Subcommittee on Bike to Shop Day (Megas and Kratz) Video:[06:45:07]
Subcommittee had no updates to provide.
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D. 23-910 Subcommittee on Roundabouts (Megas, Ganesh, and Kratz) Video:[06:45:30]
Member Kratz requested more information on roundabouts from staff.
Mr. Garcia addressed Member Kratz question.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 PM.
The next regular scheduled meeting will be on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM.
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