City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission
6:30 PM Online and Redwood Conference Room,
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,
CA 94086
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Public Participation
6:30 P.M. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chair Wilson led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
Chair Jonathan Wilson
Commissioner Alex Bonne
Commissioner Geeta Gollakota
Commissioner Dan Hafeman
Commissioner Leia Mehlman
Present 5 -
Vice Chair Bryce Beagle
Commissioner Diyi Zhu
Absent 2 -
Commissioner Zhu's absence is excused.
Vice Chair Beagle's absence is excused.
Council Liaison Mehlinger (absent)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment opened at 6:37 p.m.
Tim, member of the public, commented on the following:
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- Hollenbeck bike lanes
- Holiday light ride
Public Comment closed at 6:39 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 25-1160 Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2025.
Approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2025 as submitted.
Public Comment opened at 6:39 p.m.
No speakers.
Public Comment closed at 6:40 p.m.
Commissioner Hafeman moved and Commissioner Bonne seconded the motion to approve items 1.A.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes Chair Wilson
Commissioner Bonne
Commissioner Gollakota
Commissioner Hafeman
Commissioner Mehlman
5 -
No 0
Absent Vice Chair Beagle
Commissioner Zhu
2 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 25-1161 Discussion and Possible Recommendation of One Priority Project Idea to the City Council
Thinh Le, Transportation Engineer, gave a presentation. Highlighting the following:
- Overview
- Timeline
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- Annual Invitation for Board or Commission Input
- Format of the Discussion
- Forwarding ideas to Council
Angela Obeso, Transportation and Traffic Manager, further explained the process with the BPAC.
Commissioner Mehlman asked about the following:
- Whether item 2 was separate from the study issue process - How to proceed if the BPAC cannot agree on an idea
Ms. Obeso responded.
Commissioner Hafeman asked about the following:
- Process timeline
Ms. Obeso responded.
Public Comment opened at 7:02 p.m.
Tim, member of the public, commented on the following:
- More funding for Fair Oaks Avenue bike lanes
- Adding signage for bicyclists and pedestrians
- Increasing Safe Routes to School program in Sunnyvale Public Comment closed at 7:06 p.m.
Commissioner Bonne commented on the following:
- Expanding the downtown pedestrian area
Commissioner Mehlman commented on the following:
- Bike lanes in both directions and sidewalk improvements on Fair Oaks Avenue Commissioner Hafeman commented on the following:
- Standardize the City's bicycle design to VTA standards Commissioner Gollakota commented on the following:
- Identifying key routes for bicycle and pedestrians to travel
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Chair Wilson commented on the following:
- Reviewing Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and reconsidering Class IIIB recommended roads
Chip Taylor, Public Works Director, provided feedback to the commission regarding some of their ideas.
Commissioner Gollakota commented on the following:
- Pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the high schools within the City The BPAC informally discussed their ideas.
Commissioner Mehlman commented on the following:
- Adding signage for bicyclists and pedestrians
Commissioner Gollakota commented on the following:
- Investigation of crossing guard process
Public Comment opened at 7:51 p.m.
Tim, member of the public, commented on the following:
- Fair Oaks Avenue complete streets
- Naming intersections for bicycles and pedestrians
Daniel Heffley, member of the public, commented on the following:
- Proposed North-South transit through the City via East Channel Trail Public Comment closed at 7:56 p.m.
Commissioner Mehlman commented on the following:
- Having a North-South bike route being a priority
Commissioner Hafeman commented on the following:
- Having a North-South bike route being a priority
Commissioner Bonne commented on the following:
- The role of the BPAC in the Council Priority Projects Process Commissioner Mehlman moved and Commissioner Hafeman seconded the motion
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to forward the following idea for council consideration: Bike lanes in both directions and sidewalk improvements on Fair Oaks Avenue.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes Chair Wilson
Commissioner Bonne
Commissioner Gollakota
Commissioner Hafeman
Commissioner Mehlman
5 -
No 0
Absent Vice Chair Beagle
Commissioner Zhu
2 -
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Annual Review of City Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials and Opportunity to Recommend
Changes to the City Council
Staff makes no recommendation. This report is being presented to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission for review and to allow the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission with an opportunity to provide the City Council with a recommendation if desired.
Chair Wilson called for a recess at 8:13 p.m. Chair Wilson reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works, introduced Item 3 to the BPAC.
All of the BPAC commissioners have acknowledged the receipt and review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Hafeman commented on the following:
- Crosswalk timing on Mathilda Avenue and Iowa Avenue, and Mathilda Avenue and McKinley Avenue and implement Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) Commissioner Gollakota commented on the following:
- Sunnyvale Education Foundation extending its Feed Sunnyvale School District
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drive to the end of the year
Commissioner Mehlman commented on the following:
- No VTA BPAC meeting report due to the December meeting being canceled -Staff Comments
Mr. Le commented on the following:
- TDA project discussion in January 2026
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
25-1164 BPAC 2025 Annual Work Plan
25-1165 Active Items List December 2025
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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