City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee
Draft
9:00 AM City Hall Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
02/15/2024
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Alternate Chair Anthony Becker called the meeting to
order at 9:03 a.m.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. 24-1616 Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2023
A motion was made by Chair Becker, to Note and File the Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2023, seconded by Director of Public Works, Craig Mobeck.
Noted and filed
3. COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPORT
Recording [3:26]
Nothing to report
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Recording [4:04]
Judy Hubbard, Senior Advisory Commissioner, brought up concerns about the Stadium not complying with ADA requirements. She visits the
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Stadium frequently and notes that the seats are not sold or accommodating to disabled people and they are expected to pay extra money to sit in a disabled section even though they already bought a ticket. She also advocated for additional ADA-access from the Lafayette side of the Stadium. Assistant Director Michael Liw confirmed that this would be referred to the Stadium Manager.
5. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. 24-1617 Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Project Update
Recording [5:52]
Falguni Amin gave a presentation on the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Project, including the background and preparation activities completed to date, public involvement, details on the Self-Evaluation and Transition plans and a summary of findings, prioritization criteria, and next steps.
B. 24-94
Public Works Verbal Update (Liw)
Recording [26:26]
Michael Liw, Assistant Director of Public Works, provided an update to the Committee on various projects in the City in design and construction (full list is in the Agenda Report as this was a request from the last ADA Committee meeting). The Projects currently in the design phase are:
2024 ADA Curb Ramps; 2024 Annual Street Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation; Bassett and Laurelwood Bicycle Lane Improvements; Creek Trail Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation - Phase 1; Great America Parkway and Mission College Boulevard Intersection Improvements; Lafayette Class IV Bike Lanes; Lick Mill Pedestrian Beacons Upgrade; Permanent Changeable Message Signs
Improvements; Bowers Park Parking Lot Rehabilitation; Central Park New Entrance, Access and Parking Lot Improvements; Henry Schmidt Park Playground Rehabilitation; and the Warburton Park Playground Rehabilitation. The Projects currently in the construction phase are:
2023 ADA Curb Ramps; 2023 Annual Street Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation; HAWK at Scott/Harrison; Public Right of Way ADA Improvements Package 1-3; Santa Clara School Access Improvements; Uncontrolled Crosswalks Improvements; Central Park Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground; Montague Park Rehabilitation; and the Westwood Oaks Park Playground Rehabilitation.
C. 24-95
Parks & Recreation Department Projects Verbal Update (Seale) Recording [39:13]
Dale Seale, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, provided an update to the Committee on projects that are currently in design or construction: the Fairway Glen Restroom; Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground; Central Park New Entrance Project; Westwood Oaks Park Playground; Montague Park Building; Henry Schmidt Park; and Warburton Park.
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Tom Freitas, Senior Advisory Commission member, discussed his concern with access to park bathrooms. He noted that the bathrooms are not meeting standards and asked if there was a plan to address these issues and make them more modern. He also added that all but one park bathroom is closed on the weekends and requested weekend access.
Deputy Director Seale explained that many of the projects mentioned that are currently in design and construction incorporate restroom improvements and recognized the need for that. He confirmed that Parks & Recreation could follow up in more detail after the meeting.
Alternate Chair Becker reiterated that having park bathrooms open on weekends would be beneficial, but he also recognizes the concern with homelessness, which some of his constituents email him about as well. He thanked Mr. Freitas for his comments and said that staff would take them well into consideration.
D. 24-96
Traffic Engineering Verbal Update (Chan)
Recording [48:48]
Steve Chan, Transportation Manager, provided an update to the Committee related to the current and upcoming planning studies. The following plans/studies/programs currently in progress were discussed:
Creek Trail Network Expansion Master Plan; Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study; Benton Street Bike Study; De La Cruz Boulevard/Coleman Bike Study; Monroe Street Bike Study; Walsh/Martin Bike Study; and the Bowers Street Bike Study. There was also an update given on the following Programs that are ongoing/soon to being worked on: Safe Routes to School; Shared Mobility; SV Hopper; Upgrade to Pedestrian Signals and Lighting; Santa Clara Vision Zero Plan; Central Santa Clara Bike and Ped Improvement Project; Uncontrolled Crosswalks Project; and the Crosswalk Flag Pilot Program.
Alternate Chair Becker commented that he got to see the SV Hopper program in action recently while on the Steven’s Creek Corridor Tour and he’s proud to see the program up and running and hopes people continue to use it.
E. 24-97
Levi’s Stadium Verbal Update (Chan)
Recording
[59:52]
Steve Chan, Transportation Manager, provided an update to the Committee on Stadium events such as the 49ers NFL schedule, soccer matches, and concerts. As part of the 2024 planning process, the Stadium Operational Plan is being reviewed and updated, and will include things like how to improve ADA accessibility and how to manage parking and traffic for large events.
7. COMMISSIONERS REPORT
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Recording [1:02:09]
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
Next meeting: TBD
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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