City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission
6:30 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web StreamThursday, April 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 54953(e), the meeting was conducted telephonically; pursuant to state law, the City Council made the necessary findings by adopting Resolution No. 1089-21, reaffirmed on April 5, 2022.
Chair Mehlinger called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Chair Richard Mehlinger
Vice Chair Leia Mehlman
Commissioner Alex Bonne
Commissioner Arwen Davé
Commissioner Dan Hafeman
Commissioner Timothy Oey
Present 6 -
Dennis Ng, Transportation and Traffic Manager, Lillian Tsang, Principal Transportation Engineer and Thinh Le, Transportation Engineer attended via teleconference.
Council Liaison Spitaleri (present)
PRESENTATION
A 22-0499 Annual reporting on collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists
Lieutenant Dzanh Le gave the annual presentation on collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists. Lt. Le showed and explained slides on the following:
- 5 year Pedestrian and Bicycle Injury Collisions (2017-2021) - 2021 Major Collisions
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- 2021 Summary of enforcement
- Common Violations
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Injury Collisions 2022 (January - March) - The Three E's - Engineering, Education and Enforcement Public Comment opened at 6:42 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 6:43 p.m.
Commissioner Oey asked and commented on the following:
- Thanked staff for sending presentations in advance
- Serious injuries
- More detail in the slides by adding explanations for the collisions and improvements to achieve Vision Zero goals to see trends over time - Have an annual Vision Zero Report
- Yearly reports
- Wants to see more analysis done
- Freedom to walk
- Sunnyvale's education
Lt. Le addressed the questions.
Commissioners Davé asked about the following:
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Injury Collisions causes
Lt. Le addressed the question.
Vice Chair Mehlman asked and commented on the following:
- Charges filed against motorists for fatality at Maude Ave/Borregas Ave - Citations for motor vehicles for failure to obey the 3 foot passing rule for cyclists - Improper turn
- Provide number of citations for the 3 foot rule on next year's report - Right hook scenario
- Thanked Lt. Le for his presentation
Lt. Le addressed the questions.
Commissioner Hafeman asked and commented on the following:
- Thanked Lt. Le for his presentation
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- CR2134 - Listed as pedestrian righ-of-way violation, but it involved a bicycle, not pedestrian
- Report how many incidents involve either vehicle with left, right turn or crossing - A lot of pedestrian accidents with cars making a right turn - Need more emphasis on education for both the pedestrians and vehicle, and more engineering emphasis in reducing the turn radius
Lt. Le addressed the questions.
Commissioner Bonne asked and commented on the following:
- Thanked Lt. Le for his presentation
- 2021 Summary - nature of complaints for speeding
- 2021 Summary - threshold for unsafe speed
Lt. Le addressed the questions.
Chair Mehlinger asked and commented on the following:
- 2021 Summary - Arrest and citations seem low
- DUI enforcement
- Reports need to be revised so the BPAC can craft policy from them - Integrating a Vision Zero Report in the summary
- One of the BPAC commissioners sit down with Lt. Le prior to meeting to discuss future data given
- Thanked Lt. Le for his presentation
Lt. Le and Ms. Tsang addressed the questions.
Chair Mehlinger stated the BPAC has requested the following data for future reports:
- Left and right turn interactions
- DUI's
- 3 foot passing rule
- Bicycle harassment ordinance
Commissioner Hafeman commented on the following:
- Who is at fault - motorists or roadway
- Incidents an education issue
Chair Mehlinger paused the meeting due to technical difficulties at 7:25 p.m.
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Chair Mehlinger called for a recess at 7:28 p.m. Chair Mehlinger reconvened the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
B 22-0500
El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) and Draft
Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
Amber Blizinski, Principal Planner, and Jeffrey Cucinotta, Senior Planner, in the Community Development Department gave a presentation on the El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) and Draft Environmental Impact Report(DEIR). Amber Blizinski and Jeffrey Cucinotta presented slides on the following:
- Background/Existing plan
- Plan and Study Area
- Existing zoning
- Current General Plan Land Use Designations
- Project Timeline To-Date
- El Camino Real Specific Plan (ECRSP) Draft Plan
- Proposed Node/Segment Boundaries
- Proposed Zoning
- Proposed Commercial - Residential NOT Permitted
- Proposed Mixed Use - Residential Permitted
- Development Incentives (Residential Mixed-Use Development) - Public Bicycle/Pedestrian Pathways
- Additional Development Standards (Mixed-Use Development) - El Camino Real Right of Way Improvements
- California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
- Development Examples
- Draft EIR
- LUTE & DEIR Numbers
- ECRSP Draft EIR Alternatives
- DEIR Significant & Unavoidable Impacts
- DEIR Transportation Chapter
- Next Steps
Public Comment opened at 8:19 p.m.
Ari Feinsmith, member of the public commented on the following:
- Caltrain Go Passes
- Increase total number of incentive points for transportation category
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- Transportation Impact fee
Public Comment closed at 8:23 p.m.
Commissioner Davé asked and commented on the following:
- Thanked staff for the presentation
- Agrees with Ari Feinsmith's comments
- Definition of the term "street furniture"
Mr. Cucinotta addressed the questions.
Commissioner Oey asked on the following:
- Agrees with Ari Feinsmith's comments - are they feasible - Improving bicycle facilities
- Impact fees applied to bike lanes
Mr. Cucinotta, Ms. Blizinski and Ms. Tsang addressed the questions.
Commissioner Bonne asked and commented on the following:
- Thanked staff for the presentation
- Include in the breakdown of zoning to include how many acres are in each zone - Allowing residential on top of commercial space
- Intent of the Public Bicycle/Pedestrian Pathways
- Hopefully trees will not be removed when doing the El Camino Real Right of Way Improvements
Mr. Cucinotta, Ms. Blizinski and Ms. Tsang addressed the questions.
Chair Mehlinger asked and commented on the following:
- Consider a mid-block crossing between Mary Avenue and Hollenbeck Avenue - Does the ECRSP have a special parking section for residential parking or using standard City parking code
- Difference between Class I and Class II bicycle parking - Add points to the Caltrain passes
- Skeptical of cost benefit of automobile level of service improvements at the intersections
- Class IV bike lanes will require concrete and heavy duty bollards - Disappointed it was done as a study session rather than an formally agendized item so the BPAC could make recommendations as a motion
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- Very happy to see the ECRSP moving forward as it is an excellent plan Mr. Cucinotta, Ms. Blizinski and Ms. Tsang addressed the questions.
Commissioner Hafeman asked and commented on the following:
- Surprised it doesn't cover extending a bike lane on El Camino Real from Santa Clara to Mountain View boundaries
- Is there any work going on in Sunnyvale to get bike lanes on El Camino Real.
Need to get something started to have bike lanes on El Camino Real Ms. Blizinski, Ms. Tsang and Mr. Ng addressed the question.
Commissioner Oey asked about the following:
- Short term bicycle lockers in the plan
Mr. Cucinotta, Ms. Blizinski and Mr. Ng addressed the question.
Vice Chair Mehlman asked and commented on the following:
- Concerned with the removal of on-street parking with the new developments - Increase in bus islands as part of the development requirements on the frontage - Incentives for developers when redeveloping property to reduce the number of driveway access points
Mr. Cucinotta, Ms. Blizinski and Mr. Ng addressed the questions.
Chair Mehlinger asked staff if they know what the re-paving schedule is for El Camino Real? Mr. Ng stated it was recently re-paved and does not have the current schedule. Mr. Ng stated that Caltrans is doing small thin overlays and patch repairs as needed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment opened at 9:25 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 9:25 p.m.
1.A 22-0489
Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission Meeting
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Minutes of March 17, 2022.
Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2022 as submitted.
Commissioner Hafeman moved and Commissioner Oey seconded to approve item
1.A.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes Chair Mehlinger
Vice Chair Mehlman
Commissioner Bonne
Commissioner Davé
Commissioner Hafeman
Commissioner Oey
6 -
No 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
None.
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
None.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Oey asked when the meeting is for re-evaluating the sidewalk riding ordinance. Ms. Tsang stated it was sent to him via email. Commissioner Oey commented on the following:
- Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition - Educational offerings funded by VTA 2016 Measure B which are:
1. 1 hour course
2. 3 hour smart cycling online course
3. Follow up 6 hour online bike course
4. Bike maintenance course
- Pledge to ride your bike for Bike to Wherever Day, May 19 - May 31, 2022 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pledge-to-ride-for-bike-to-wherever-days-2022-tickets- 276527700797
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Commissioner Hafeman commented on the following:
- New York Times article "Riding a Bike in America Should Not Be That Dangerous" - Signs on Highway 1 saying "If you pass a bike you have to clear it by 3 feet" Vice Chair Mehlman commented on the following:
- April 30 - Fair Oaks Park Grand re-opening ceremony
- April 30 - Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
- May 21 - Silicon Valley Tour De Coup 2022 at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-tour-de-coop-2022-registration-2012170 44597?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Chair Mehlinger commented on the following:
- Happy to see on the Active Items List that there is preliminary funding for the Caltrain Bike/Ped accessibility study issue
-Staff Comments
Lillian Tsang commented on the following:
- May 19 - Budget workshop at 8:30 a.m.
- 2022 Bike Map has been updated and on City website and hard copies are at City Hall, Library, Community Center and Senior Center
- New reader detection system installed along Homestead at Bernardo, Hollenbeck, Mary and Kennewick
- Reminder that the VTA Countywide Roadway Safety Plan is currently open for public comments and deadline for public comments is April 22 - Annual Board and Commissions recruitment is underway. Applications due Thursday, April 28, 2022. BPAC has 3 openings. Application and additional information can be found at https://sunnyvale.ca.gov/government/boards.htm - Terms ending in June 2022 and want to re-apply for 2nd term go to City website to submit form
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
22-0501 BPAC 2022 Annual Work Plan
22-0502 Active Items List April 2022
Ms. Tsang commented on the following:
- Staff applied for a Caltrans Sustainability Community Grant. Notified the City has received the grant funding. Will meet with Caltrans to discuss additional information
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that is needed, then staff will bring a resolution to City Council for adoption before funding agreements could be executed. Staff will study access north and south of the train station.
Commissioner Oey asked if the City is able to publicize "Bike to Wherever Day" for energizer stations? Ms. Tsang stated staff will need to discuss with the communication team.
22-0503
2022 Deferred Study Issues
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Mehlinger adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
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