David Beggs
Pat Kong
(Virtual) Bruce England
(Virtual) Terry V. Bush
(Virtual) Bayaan Mengerink
(Virtual) Dan
(Virtual) Mary Dateo
(Virtual) Silja Paymer
The Committee provided the following comments: prioritize the completion of the Study and proceed with the
design and construction of the project without any further evaluation of restricting the left-turn movement from
northbound El Monte Avenue to westbound Ednamary Way, due to potential impacts to the businesses and
residents along Ednamary Way; consider the upcoming Dark Sky Ordinance and its provisions when
designing street lighting improvements for the corridor; design the pedestrian median refuge islands at
Hollingsworth Drive to ensure that side street traffic has the ability to safely make left turns onto El Monte
Avenue; and continue working with Caltrans to improve the signal operations, timing, and safety at the
intersection of Escuela Avenue and El Camino Real.
M/S Hicks/Matichak – To recommend that the City Council approve Alternative 3, a road diet from four lanes
to three lanes with buffered bike lanes, as the preferred concept for the El Monte Avenue Corridor Study,
Project 19-61.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes:
3 - Chair Kamei, Member Hicks, and Member Matichak
Miramonte Avenue Improvements, Project 20-01
5.2
Associate Civil Engineer Robertson provided a presentation on the Miramonte Avenue Improvements, Project
20-01.
Principal Civil Engineer Gonzales, Assistant Public Works Director Arango, and Transportation Manager Lo
responded to Committee questions regarding bulb-outs, the cycle track on Hans Avenue, and the Hans
Avenue and Miramonte Avenue intersection.
The following members of the public spoke:
Jeanne Sanders
Dan Rutherford
Serge Bonte
(Virtual) Silja Paymer
(Virtual) Mary Dateo
(Virtual) David S.
The Committee requested staff to work with the utility project contractor to remove gravel from the
sidewalks/roads and discussed Miramonte Avenue’s pavement condition.
M/S Matichak/Hicks – To recommend that the City Council approve the road diet alternative on Miramonte
Avenue.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes:
3 - Chair Kamei, Member Hicks, and Member Matichak
Castro Street Bikeway Feasibility Study, Project 17-53
5.3
Transportation Planner Whyte provided a presentation on the Castro Street Bikeway Feasibility Study,
Project 17-53.