City of Mountain View  
Minutes  
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee  
Wednesday, March 29, 2023  
6:30 PM  
Plaza Conference Room and Video Conference,  
500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
Acting Chair Stone called the meeting of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee  
(BPAC) to order at 6:30 p.m.  
2. ROLL CALL  
Staff members present: Public Works Director Dawn Cameron, Assistant Public Works  
Director Damian Skinner, Transportation Manager Ria Hutabarat Lo, Active Transportation  
Planner Brandon Whyte, Assistant Public Work Director Ed Arango, Principal Civil  
Engineer Robert Gonzales, Associate Civil Engineer Hoa Nguyen, Associate Civil  
Engineer Kathryn Robertson, Traffic Engineer Carla Ochoa, Traffic Engineer Darwin  
Galang, Principal Management Analyst Laurel James, Marcelo Consentino (Consultant  
with BKF), and Trent McGowan (Consultant with BKF).  
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Present  
Absent  
Committee Member Lada Adamic, Committee Member Terry Barton, Committee  
Member Valerie Fenwick, and Vice Chair John Stone  
1 - Chair James Kuszmaul  
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC  
Fifteen members of the public were present.  
April Webster provided comments on “Green is the new Complete”. She encouraged the  
City to include green infrastructure in street projects.  
Jesse Cupp asked BPAC to recommend to City Council that biking be permitted along  
the Castro Pedestrian Mall.  
4. MINUTES APPROVAL  
Approve Meeting Minutes  
4.1  
MOTION: Approve the BPAC meeting minutes of February 22, 2023 with corrections to  
reflect Member Fenwick.  
Fenwick/Adamic - 4/0/0 - passed. Kuszmaul absent.  
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Yes:  
Committee Member Adamic, Committee Member Barton, Committee Member  
Fenwick, and Vice Chair Stone  
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
6. NEW BUSINESS  
California Street Complete Street Improvements, Pilot, Project 21-40  
6.1  
Nyugen, McGowan and Consentino provided a presentation on California Complete Street  
Improvements pilot project.  
Public comment:  
All members of the public that spoke expressed general support for the project.  
Simeon Frank asked that the segment from Showers to San Antonio be included in the  
final project and suggested protected intersection treatments.  
April Webster supported the road diet. She requested green elements such as planters  
as part of the pilot. She also requested a midblock crossing from Rengstorff to Ortega.  
Cliff Chambers requested K71 flex posts, a midblock crossing between Rengstorff and  
Ortega, and planters as part of the pilot.  
Chris Perry suggested rubberized dividers rather than flex posts.  
Brian Cargile suggested large planters.  
Jesse Cupp suggested planters or art opportunities. He also stated his support for  
rubberized barriers. Finally, he noted the prevalence of vehicles and trash cans in the  
existing bike lanes.  
Joyce Yen supported midblock crossings and greening of the street.  
Peter Capetz requested green elements, right-hook mitigations and clear success  
metrics.  
Silja Paymer asked if the corner of Showers was designed for children since it will be a  
future school location. She also requested that protected intersections be designed to  
allow cyclists to ride straight. She supported a midblock crossing at Rengstorff-Ortega  
and greening elements.  
Mary Dateo requested that the project connect to San Antonio Avenue and bike facilities  
in Palo Alto and Los Altos. She asked for examples of different barrier types, including  
planters.  
Bruce England asked for strategies to prevent garbage bins and parking in the bikeway.  
Holger Isenberg asked if the corner islands were designed to allow cyclists to continue  
traveling straight ahead. He also asked what efforts are made to prevent vehicles from  
traveling between the island and the curb.  
Committee comment:  
BPAC generally supported the project.  
Adamic and Barton requested metrics for evaluating the project pilot phase and a clear  
way to accommodate delivery vehicles.  
Adamic expressed the need for effective speed management.  
Fenwick noted the project was initiated after the death of a Willam Ware. She suggested  
more child-friendly facilities at Showers and detached sidewalks that provide better  
ADA-accessible conditions by eliminating steep driveway curb cuts. Fenwick stated her  
preference for flex posts over paint and planters over flex posts. She requested a  
mid-block crossing between Ortega and Rengstorff. Finally, she expressed concern about  
facilities that suggest to motorists that cyclists are turning right when they are going  
straight or result in cyclists hitting the islands.  
Barton noted that Council considered this project even before the death of William Ware.  
He requested slip lane removal at Showers and the use of better dividers than flex posts;  
he supported planters.  
Stone asked for curb cuts on the slip lane at Showers. He also requested green  
infrastructure and informational boards about the project be posted.  
Miramonte Avenue Improvements, Project 20-01  
6.2  
Robertson provided a presentation on Miramonte Avenue Improvements.  
Public comment:  
Chris Perry expressed appreciation for the project, especially the 6' divider.  
April Webster expressed appreciation for the road diet. She also requested a  
parking-protected bikeway for other segments and trees in the cycle track median.  
Silja Paymer supported the road diet and noted that traffic is fine with the single lane of  
traffic during the sewer-main replacement. She requested leading pedestrian intervals at  
signalized intersections, sharrows through intersections, greenery along the median, and  
signage regarding the cycle-track ending. She asked if the City considered removing the  
parking on the east side and turning this into a green-complete street  
Mary Dateo asked whether cyclists would stop before crossing at Hans. She suggested  
closing the last block of Hans to vehicles.  
Bruce England asked for attention to pedestrian facilities and green-complete streets.  
Jesse Cupp supported more trees and shade.  
Committee comments:  
BPAC generally supported the project.  
Adamic, Stone and Barton supported accommodating student patterns in the design with  
the two-way cycle track.  
Fenwick and Adamic requested the project be extended to El Camino Real.  
Adamic and Barton asked the City to work on a paseo from Graham to Boranda.  
Fenwick requested rolled curbs at driveways to ensure accessibility and notification to  
residents of the possibility to underground utilities. She suggested creating a diverter at  
Hans and Miramonte and supported greening elements to create shade. Fenwick also  
requested directional rather than diagonal curb ramps.  
Adamic asked that greening be balanced with visibility for bicyclists.  
Barton encouraged green planting along the bike median.  
Stone requested that the 13' left turn lane be made 10' and the additional 3' be reallocated  
to the bicycle buffer to reduce dooring. He also asked for the merge from 2 to 1 lane  
occur on the far side of Cuesta to provide space for a bus island.  
Advisory Body Input on the Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Council Work  
Plan Potential Projects  
6.3  
James provided a presentation on FY 23-25 Council Work Plan Potential Projects.  
Public comment:  
Silja Paymer asked BPAC to consider the biodiversity strategy, street tree plan and park  
plan (including Water District trails).  
April Webster requested prioritization of the Local Road Safety Plan and Vision Zero. She  
asked that this be amended to include the Safe Systems approach and a green streets  
plan.  
Bruce England suggested that BPAC request the prioritization of legislation, the Active  
Transportation Plan, and green streets.  
Committee comment:  
BPAC Members supported several possible Council Work Plan Projects presented in the  
list below. The projects they supported are indicated by the project number below.  
FY 23-25 Council Work Plan Potential Projects List  
1. Develop a comprehensive Homelessness Response Strategy  
2. Develop a Community Workforce Agreement  
3. Expand access to broadband across communities  
4. Update the Race, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan  
5. Explore strategies for supporting renters not covered by the CSFRA  
6. Explore applying for County grants to support childcare  
7. Review and propose revisions to the R3 Zone standards that consider form-based  
zoning, incentivizing stacked flats, and updated rowhouse guidelines"  
8. Facilitate affordable housing development at the VTA Evelyn site  
9. Begin development of a Moffett Boulevard Precise Plan  
10. Implement Displacement Response Strategy actions  
11. Develop a strategy to facilitate low- and middle-income home ownership  
12. Review and update the Shoreline Community Shoreline Area Plan  
13. Develop comprehensive updates to the Downtown Precise Plan  
14. Review and update the Gatekeeper process  
15. Downtown office cap  
16. Develop a Citywide Transportation Demand Management Ordinance  
17. Develop a City Active Transportation Plan  
18. Prepare the Citywide Travel Demand Update  
19. Design and construct Castro Grade Separation project (Continue to implement the  
Transit Center Master Plan)  
20. Bring the Local Road Safety/Vision Zero Action Plan to Council for adoption  
21. Develop guidelines for micromobility, including a scooter share pilot  
22. Expand the Safe Routes to School Program  
23. Begin construction on the Stevens Creek Trail extension  
24. Define biodiversity requirements for landscaping  
25. Update the Community Tree Master Plan  
26. Develop a Citywide Decarbonization Plan (transitioning from SAP-4)  
27. Complete a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment  
28. Develop a Dark Skies ordinance  
29. Review and update the historic preservation ordinance  
30. Develop a Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan  
31. Develop an ordinance to ban vaping sales citywide  
32. Conduct a holistic citywide review of parking regulations  
33. Revitalize Gateway Park  
34. Implement strategies for a vibrant downtown, including the Castro Pedestrian Mall  
35. Begin implementation of the Economic Vitality Strategic Plan (multiple projects)  
36. Develop a comprehensive storefront activation program  
37. Conduct Public Services Study  
38. Complete a Cost Allocation Plan and Master Fee Study  
39. Implement an online permitting system  
40. Explore the feasibility of a potential 2024 revenue measure  
41. Review and make amendments to the Municipal Code to remove contradictory,  
unenforceable, or otherwise outdated sections  
42. Place a measure on the 2024 ballot to amend the City Charter  
(clean-up/modernization)  
Fenwick supported: 1, 5, 6, 10, 17, 19, 23, 34, 36 and 41.  
Adamic supported: 1, 17, 20, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 34, and 41. She suggested addressing  
staffing gaps for bicycle and pedestrian projects.  
Barton supported: 17, 20, 32, and 30. He suggested a project that focused on trails.  
Stone supported: 1, 10, 16, 17, 20, 22 and 41. He stated he sees potential in 9 and 7.  
BPAC Members as a group supported: 1, 10, 17, 20, 22, 30, 34 and 41. They noted that  
the Active Transportation Plan, number 17, was their highest priority.  
BPAC Fiscal Year 2022-23 Work Plan  
6.4  
Lo provided information on the Work Plan and Tentative Agenda List.  
Public comment:  
None.  
Committee comment:  
Fenwick stated her appreciation for the El Monte Corridor Study being presented in April.  
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory  
Committee (BPAC) Update  
6.5  
Adamic noted that there has been a countywide movement to increase education on Safe  
Routes to School and that the County is in the early input stages of the Vision 2050  
Plan. The County is also developing its Active Transportation Plan; the website is  
ActiveSantaClara.org and is collecting input until May 30th. She noted that recommended  
facilities include protected bikeways on Central Expressway.  
Public comment:  
None.  
Committee comment:  
None.  
7. COMMITTEE/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE  
REPORTS  
7.1 Staff Comments  
Lo presented updates including the March 25th bike ride, TDM ordinance, Bernardo  
Undercrossing, Bike to Wherever Days, the upcoming Earth Day ride, and free Smart  
Cycling Training.  
Public comment:  
None.  
Committee comment:  
None.  
7.2 Committee Comments  
Barton noted that the County is not advising bicycle travel on La Honda, the only route to  
the coast. He requested that Mountain View never provide this sort of advisory. Barton  
also noted that Costco, a key destination, removed their bike rack. He indicated that a  
parking study would be needed to take action. Finally, he asked for codified bike parking  
standards.  
Stone stated that he would be doing an Earth Day presentation at Sunshine Gardens  
Apartments on how to bike to get your groceries.  
Fenwick reported that new signs are appearing on non-narrow streets regarding illegal  
sewage dumping. She stated her concern that some residents might be making false  
complaints. She indicated her disappointment in seeing these new signs when the  
neighborhood-requested signs for no parking on sidewalks were previously declined due  
to cost and sign clutter concerns.  
8. SET DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING:  
9. CALENDAR  
10. ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m.  
Submitted for approval by Brandon Whyte.