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CC 02-15-2022 Item No. 20. Stevens Creek Corridor Vision Study _Written Communications CC Written Comments Melissa Robertson From:Noel Eberhardt <info@sg.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Friday, February 11, 2022 8:30 PM To:City Clerk Subject:Please Support the Stevens Creek Corridor Study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am writing in support of item 20 (for the City Council's Feb. 15 City Council meetingÏto ensure that Cupertino participates in the joint Stevens Creek Corridor study with the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Cupertino opted in, but dropped out in 2020; I believe that the time is now for us to fully participate for the future of our region. $154k is a small price to pay considering how desperately we must work toward having a transit-oriented future. I also would like to support a vision for Stevens Creek with the following attributes: 1. SAFETY/REDUCING DEATHS: Dramatically increasing safety along the corridorÏacross the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose. 2. TRANSIT SPEED/VIABILITY: Making transit a preferable option on the corridor by making it faster, and with better service. I believe the bus can accomplish this by having a bus rapid transit lane (BRT). I support this an option for the corridor. 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We know housing and transit go hand-in-hand; we need transit- oriented, higher density housing options down Stevens Creek. Affordable Housing is only scaleable, with better land use principles, which could be greatly aided by this study! Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that we strongly sign onto this joint study agreement. Noel Eberhardt neberhardt@sbcglobal.net 21407 Krzich Place Cupertino, California 95014 1 Melissa Robertson From:Ayushi S <info@sg.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Friday, February 11, 2022 8:56 PM To:City Clerk Subject:Please Support the Stevens Creek Corridor Study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am writing in support of item 20 (for the City Council's Feb. 15 City Council meetingÏto ensure that Cupertino participates in the joint Stevens Creek Corridor study with the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Cupertino opted in, but dropped out in 2020; I believe that the time is now for us to fully participate for the future of our region. $154k is a small price to pay considering how desperately we must work toward having a transit-oriented future. I also would like to support a vision for Stevens Creek with the following attributes: 1. SAFETY/REDUCING DEATHS: Dramatically increasing safety along the corridorÏacross the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose. 2. TRANSIT SPEED/VIABILITY: Making transit a preferable option on the corridor by making it faster, and with better service. I believe the bus can accomplish this by having a bus rapid transit lane (BRT). I support this an option for the corridor. 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We know housing and transit go hand-in-hand; we need transit- oriented, higher density housing options down Stevens Creek. Affordable Housing is only scaleable, with better land use principles, which could be greatly aided by this study! Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that we strongly sign onto this joint study agreement. Ayushi S ayushi_sen@yahoo.com 10341 Tonita Way, Cupertino, California 95014 1 Melissa Robertson From:Zoe Vulpe <info@sg.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Saturday, February 12, 2022 9:24 AM To:City Clerk Subject:Please Support the Stevens Creek Corridor Study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am writing in support of item 20 (for the City Council's Feb. 15 City Council meetingÏto ensure that Cupertino participates in the joint Stevens Creek Corridor study with the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Cupertino opted in, but dropped out in 2020; I believe that the time is now for us to fully participate for the future of our region. $154k is a small price to pay considering how desperately we must work toward having a transit-oriented future. I also would like to support a vision for Stevens Creek with the following attributes: 1. SAFETY/REDUCING DEATHS: Dramatically increasing safety along the corridorÏacross the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose. 2. TRANSIT SPEED/VIABILITY: Making transit a preferable option on the corridor by making it faster, and with better service. I believe the bus can accomplish this by having a bus rapid transit lane (BRT). I support this an option for the corridor. 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We know housing and transit go hand-in-hand; we need transit- oriented, higher density housing options down Stevens Creek. Affordable Housing is only scaleable, with better land use principles, which could be greatly aided by this study! I grew up and went to school in Cupertino, and while I live in San Jose now, Cupertino is still very much my home. Affordable housing, fast and reliable transit, and safety, were all major concerns to me and my family when we lived in Cupertino. Cupertino has become less of a place for families and community, and more of a place for tech, and I think that needs to change. We need to put our best foot forward to support Cupertino families and young people, and make Cupertino a place that longtime residents and low-income residents can call home, 1 instead of a place where community members are forced to leave because of unreliable transit and housing options. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that we strongly sign onto this joint study agreement. Zoe Vulpe zoe.vulpe@gmail.com 1935 W Hedding St San Jose, California 95126 2 Melissa Robertson From:Jean Bedord <info@sg.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Saturday, February 12, 2022 5:13 PM To:City Clerk Subject:Item #20 Spend our taxpayer money on projects to benefit residents - Please Support the Stevens Creek Corridor Study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am writing you to approve the appropriation for item 20 (for the City Council's Feb. 15 City Council meeting to fund Cupertino's participation in the joint Stevens Creek Corridor study with the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Originally, Cupertino participated, but dropped out in 2020, but that was short-sighted in view of regional needs. $154k is a small amount to work toward a regional transit-oriented future. I support a vision for Stevens Creek to improve the following: 1. SAFETY/REDUCING DEATHS: Dramatically increasing safety along the corridorÏacross the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose. 2. TRANSIT SPEED/VIABILITY: Making transit a preferable option on the corridor by making it faster, and with better service. I believe the bus can accomplish this by having a bus rapid transit lane (BRT). I support this an option for the corridor. 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We know housing and transit go hand-in-hand; we need transit- oriented, higher density housing options down Stevens Creek. Affordable Housing is only scaleable, with better land use principles, which could be greatly aided by this study! Please sign onto this joint study agreement. Thank you for your consideration. Jean Bedord Jean@Bedord.com 1 11120 Santa Teresa Drive Cupertino, California 95014 2 Melissa Robertson From:neilphdmcclintick@gmail.com <info@sg.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Saturday, February 12, 2022 10:31 PM To:City Clerk Subject:Please Support the Stevens Creek Corridor Study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am writing in support of item 20 (for the City Council's Feb. 15 City Council meetingÏto ensure that Cupertino participates in the joint Stevens Creek Corridor study with the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Cupertino opted in, but dropped out in 2020; I believe that the time is now for us to fully participate for the future of our region. $154k is a small price to pay considering how desperately we must work toward having a transit-oriented future. I also would like to support a vision for Stevens Creek with the following attributes: 1. SAFETY/REDUCING DEATHS: Dramatically increasing safety along the corridorÏacross the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose. 2. TRANSIT SPEED/VIABILITY: Making transit a preferable option on the corridor by making it faster, and with better service. I believe the bus can accomplish this by having a bus rapid transit lane (BRT). I support this an option for the corridor. 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We know housing and transit go hand-in-hand; we need transit- oriented, higher density housing options down Stevens Creek. Affordable Housing is only scaleable, with better land use principles, which could be greatly aided by this study! Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that we strongly sign onto this joint study agreement. neilphdmcclintick@gmail.com 801 miller avenue cupertino, California 95014 1 Melissa Robertson From:Connie Cunningham <info@sg.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Sunday, February 13, 2022 9:03 AM To:City Clerk Subject:Please Support the Stevens Creek Corridor Study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am writing in support of item 20 (for the City Council's Feb. 15 City Council meetingÏto ensure that Cupertino participates in the joint Stevens Creek Corridor study with the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Cupertino opted in, but dropped out in 2020; I believe that the time is now for us to fully participate for the future of our region. $154k is a small price to pay considering how desperately we must work toward having a transit-oriented future. I also would like to support a vision for Stevens Creek with the following attributes: 1. SAFETY/REDUCING DEATHS: Dramatically increasing safety along the corridorÏacross the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose. 2. TRANSIT SPEED/VIABILITY: Making transit a preferable option on the corridor by making it faster, and with better service. I believe the bus can accomplish this by having a bus rapid transit lane (BRT). I support this an option for the corridor. 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We know housing and transit go hand-in-hand; we need transit- oriented, higher density housing options down Stevens Creek. Affordable Housing is scaleable, with better land use principles, which could be greatly aided by this study! Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that we strongly sign onto this joint study agreement. Connie Cunningham cunninghamconniel@gmail.com 1119 Milky Way Cupertino, California 95014 1 Melissa Robertson From:Eric Crouch <info@sg.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Sunday, February 13, 2022 9:51 AM To:City Clerk Subject:Please Support the Stevens Creek Corridor Study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am writing in support of item 20 (for the City Council's Feb. 15 City Council meetingÏto ensure that Cupertino participates in the joint Stevens Creek Corridor study with the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Cupertino opted in, but dropped out in 2020; I believe that the time is now for us to fully participate for the future of our region. $154k is a small price to pay considering how desperately we must work toward having a transit-oriented future. I also would like to support a vision for Stevens Creek with the following attributes: 1. SAFETY/REDUCING DEATHS: Dramatically increasing safety along the corridorÏacross the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose. 2. TRANSIT SPEED/VIABILITY: Making transit a preferable option on the corridor by making it faster, and with better service. I believe the bus can accomplish this by having a bus rapid transit lane (BRT). I support this an option for the corridor. 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We know housing and transit go hand-in-hand; we need transit- oriented, higher density housing options down Stevens Creek. Affordable Housing is only scaleable, with better land use principles, which could be greatly aided by this study! Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that we strongly sign onto this joint study agreement. Eric Crouch crouch.eric@gmail.com 10221 Phar Lap Drive, Cupertino, California 95014 1 Melissa Robertson From:Shilpa Iyer <info@sg.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Sunday, February 13, 2022 1:12 PM To:City Clerk Subject:Please Support the Stevens Creek Corridor Study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am writing in support of item 20 (for the City Council's Feb. 15 City Council meetingÏto ensure that Cupertino participates in the joint Stevens Creek Corridor study with the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Cupertino opted in, but dropped out in 2020; I believe that the time is now for us to fully participate for the future of our region. $154k is a small price to pay considering how desperately we must work toward having a transit-oriented future. I also would like to support a vision for Stevens Creek with the following attributes: 1. SAFETY/REDUCING DEATHS: Dramatically increasing safety along the corridorÏacross the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose. 2. TRANSIT SPEED/VIABILITY: Making transit a preferable option on the corridor by making it faster, and with better service. I believe the bus can accomplish this by having a bus rapid transit lane (BRT). I support this an option for the corridor. 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We know housing and transit go hand-in-hand; we need transit- oriented, higher density housing options down Stevens Creek. Affordable Housing is only scaleable, with better land use principles, which could be greatly aided by this study! Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that we strongly sign onto this joint study agreement. Shilpa Iyer ssiyer@ucdavis.edu 7528 Donegal Drive Cupertino, California 95014 1 Melissa Robertson From:Becky Bartindale <bartindalebecky@fhda.edu> Sent:Monday, February 14, 2022 9:16 AM To:City Council Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager's Office; City of Cupertino Planning Dept. Subject: support for agenda item #20 - Stevens Creek Boulevard Transit Vision Study Attachments:Resolution 2021-19 Stevens Creek Corridor - signed.pdf CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. HonorableMayorandCityCouncilMembers, TheFoothillDeAnzaCommunityCollegeDistrictsubmitstheattachedresolutionapprovedby theBoardofTrusteesinsupportofagendaitem#20ontheCityCouncil'sFeb.15,2022 agenda.ThedistricturgestheCityofCupertinotoparticipateintheStevensCreekBoulevard CorridorTransitVisionStudytocreateacohesivevisionfortheStevensCreekBoulevard Corridor,includingastudyforthepotentialoftransit. OnbehalfoftheBoardofTrustees,thankyouforconsideringthedistrict'sinput. -- Becky Bartindale (she/her/herself) Foothill-De Anza Community College District Coordinator of communications and public affairs 650-949-6107 office 650-269-8927 mobile 1 Melissa Robertson From:Neil Park-McClintick <neil@cupertinoforall.org> Sent:Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:34 PM To:City Clerk; City Council; Cupertino City Manager's Office Subject:Organizational Support of Item 20 (Stevens Creek Corridor) Attachments: Cupertino Stevens Creek Letter.pdf CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. Dear Mayor Paul and members of the Cupertino City Council, On behalf of Cupertino for All, I would like to express our strong support for Item #20 of today's Council sessionÏCupertinoÓs participation in the upcoming VTA Stevens Creek Corridor Transit Study. We believe this study presents Cupertino with a tremendous opportunity to collaborate with neighboring cities to learn how we can create a more sustainable and vibrant Stevens Creek corridor for everyone. We look forward to being engaged stakeholders in this process. Attached is the full letter of support. Thank you for your time and consideration. In Community, Neil Park-McClintick President, Cupertino for All 1 Melissa Robertson From:John Zhao <info@sg.actionnetwork.org> Sent:Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:57 PM To:City Clerk Subject:Please Support the Stevens Creek Corridor Study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, Dear City Council members, I am writing in support of item 20 (for the City Council's Feb. 15 City Council meetingÏto ensure that Cupertino participates in the joint Stevens Creek Corridor study with the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Cupertino opted in, but dropped out in 2020; I believe that the time is now for us to fully participate for the future of our region. $154k is a small price to pay considering how desperately we must work toward having a transit-oriented future. I also would like to support a vision for Stevens Creek with the following attributes: 1. SAFETY/REDUCING DEATHS: Dramatically increasing safety along the corridorÏacross the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose. Vision Zero is a viable policy that we can achieve, but we must have the political courage to make it happen. 2. TRANSIT SPEED/VIABILITY: Making transit a preferable option on the corridor by making it faster, and with better service. I believe the bus can accomplish this by having a bus rapid transit lane (BRT). I support this option for the corridor, but I also understand that this is just a study and will not predetermine what we pursue for transportation. 3. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We know housing and transit go hand-in-hand; we need transit- oriented, higher density housing options down Stevens Creek. Affordable Housing is only scalable, with better land use principles, which could be greatly aided by this study! 4. VIBRANT, LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS *AND* ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Stevens Creek is one of the few corridors in Cupertino where we've witnessed empirically how higher- density, mixed-use developments can be beneficial for our community. Look at Main Street: 1 it's bustling with activity all the time. Because it is designed to be more walkable than car- oriented strip malls, all of the businesses in Main Street benefit. From my own experience, I've witnessed so many car-oriented strip malls have constant tenant turnover, with only a select few businesses in strip malls thriving. Think about the northwest corner of Stevens Creek Blvd and Blaney Ave: that restaurant space has been struggling ever since I've lived here -- imagine how these places can be transformed if people were encouraged to walk, bike, and transit along Stevens Creek, and not just tunnel vision on a select few destinations in their cars? All in all, there are compelling reasons across the board for supporting this study: community safety, transportation, housing, economic development, livability/quality of life. There is no excuse to close this door of opportunity just to save $154k. I urge council to sign onto this joint study agreement. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, John Zhao John Zhao jzhao098@gmail.com 10411 Lansdale Ave Cupertino, California 95014 2 Melissa Robertson From:Joseph Fruen <jrfruen@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 15, 2022 4:00 PM To:City Clerk; City Council; Darcy Paul; Liang Chao; Hung Wei; Kitty Moore; Jon Robert Willey Cc:Kirsten Squarcia Subject: Re: Council meeting of 2/15/2022: Item 20 - Stevens Creek Corridor study CAUTION:Thisemailoriginatedfromoutsideoftheorganization.Donotclicklinksoropenattachmentsunlessyourecognizethe senderandknowthecontentissafe. MayorPaulandCouncilmembers: IwritetoyoutoexpressmysupportforCupertino'sparticipationintheStevensCreekCorridorstudy.Thestudywill pavethewaytowardplanningamuchimprovedandmoreefficienttransitsystemononeofthekeytransportation accesspointstoCupertino.Anefficient,transitfriendlyStevensCreekBoulevardwillhelpCupertinoreduce transportationrelatedcarbonemissions,allowittofosterlesscardependenthousingalongthecorridor,increasepublic safetybyreducingthepotentialforvehiculardeaths,andhelpuspreventunnecessaryincreasesinvehiculartrafficas developmentintheHeartoftheCityoccursoverthenextRHNAcycle. Manythanks, J.R.Fruen Cupertinoresident 1