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SCTF 02-27-01 City of Cupertino Stevens Creek Trail Feasibility Study Stevens Creek Trail Task Force Technical Reports Meeting Minutes MEETING LOCATION: Cupertino City Hall, Conference Room C and D 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino MEETING DATE: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 MEETING TIME: 4:00 PM ATTENDANCE: Task Force Members Present Richard Lowenthal, Cupertino City Council Jeanne Bradford, Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Susie Brain, Friends of Stevens Creek Trail Craig Breon, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society John Buenz, Meadows Home Owners Association John Giovanola, Hanson Permanente Cement David Greenstein, Cupertino Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Mary Jo Gunderson, Linda Vista Neighborhood Scot Hathaway, Deep Cliff Golf Course Steve Haze, Cupertino Historical Society Beez Jones, Stevens Creek Canyon Homeowners John Kolski, Stevens Creek Quarry Chuck Noble, Scenic Circle Neighborhood Task Force Members Absent Ann Cleaver, Meadows Home Owners Association Dave Constant, Cupertino Swim & Racquet Club Staff Members Ray Chong, Traffic Engineer Mike O'Dowd, Recreation Supervisor, Blackberry Farm Therese Smith, Parks and Recreation Director Consultants Ted Sayre, Cotton, Shires and Associates David Schrier, Cotton, Shires and Associates Jana Sokale, Environmental Planner These meeting minutes, if not corrected at the next meeting by any party in attendance, shall be acknowledged as an accurate report of the events that transpired at this meeting. JS: Cupertino -SCT/SCT-TF Minutes #2 Page 1 of 4 City of Cupertino Stevens Creek Trail Feasibility Study Welcome The meeting was called to order by Richard Lowenthal. II. III. IV. Introductions Mike O'Dowd introduced Chuck Noble, the newest member of the Task Force. Mr. Noble will be representing the Scenic Circle Neighborhood. All Task Force Members, staff and consultants introduced themselves. Approval of the January Minutes The January Minutes were unanimously approved. Stevens Creek Trail Task Force Administration Jana Sokale distributed an updated roster and project schedule. Jana Sokale polled the Task Force on their interest in establishing tour dates for each of the study areas. The Task Force indicated a desire to have tour of each of the study areas scheduled shortly before each meeting. It was suggested that these walks be held in the late afternoon. Ms. Sokale will work with staff to select dates and include the tours on the next schedule. A tour of the existing Stevens Creek Trail system was also requested. This will be scheduled on a Saturday. Staff and consultants will select potential Saturday tour dates for discussion at the March meeting. It was also requested the project schedule include the time of each meeting or tour. Ms. Sokale will update the schedule and distribute a copy at the March Meeting. The selection of a chair and vice-chair was discussed. Richard Lowenthal, Cupertino City Council, Jeanne Bradford, Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission, David Greenstein, Cupertino Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Craig Breon, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society each expressed a willing to assist in these capacities. Mr. Buenz asked each of the candidates to describe their interest and experience in serving in these capacities. Mr. Breon noted that he would be interested in serving as vice-chair. He has served as a Planning Commissioner in Portola Valley and is the Executive Director of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society. He noted that his interest in the trail project stemmed from his environmental background. Mr. Greenstein noted his interest was in either position. He is currently the chair of the Cupertino Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee. He has run public meetings and would enjoy furthering bicycle and pedestrian access through Cupertino as part of the Stevens Creek Trail. He feels the trail will particularly benefit children and families in Cupertino by providing an off-street transportation and recreation experience. Ms. Bradford noted that she was willing to serve, but already had the JS: Cupedino -SCT/SCT-TF Minutes #2 Page 2 of 4 City of Cupertino Stevens Creek Trail Feasibility Study added responsibility of serving as the Parks and Recreation Commission liaison to the Task Force. Mr. Lowenthal suggested that David and Craig serve as chair and vice-chair respectively and called for a vote. David Greenstein was unanimously elected to serve as chair. Mr. Lowenthal passed the chair duties to Mr. Greenstein. He called for a vote for vice-chair. Craig Breon was unanimously elected to serve as vice-chair of the Stevens Creek Trail Task Force. Mo Geotechnical Findings Report Jana Sokale introduced Ted Sayre, Senior Engineering Geologist and David Schrier, Senior Geotechnical Engineer from Cotton, Shires and Associates. Mr. Sayre and Mr. Schrier conducted a geotechnical and engineering analysis of constrained trail corridor areas to determine the feasibility of developing trail routes in these locations. Their work included a feasibility analysis, development of conceptual engineering solutions required to build these sections of the trail and preparation of construction budget estimates for these engineered structures. Their work is documented in the "Geotechnical Feasibility Evaluation, Stevens Creek Trail, Cupertino Segment" report dated February 21, 2001 and distributed to the Task Force at the meeting. Their work focused on five areas: · Connections from Varian Park to Stevens Creek Boulevard · Stevens Creek Boulevard Crossings · Blackberry Farm Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridges · McClellan Road Crossings · Closed Quarry Trail Alignments The potential trail alignment solutions were presented by Mr. Sayre and Mr. Schrier. The Task Force members had numerous questions regarding the trail alignment solutions and budget estimates. These questions were fielded by Mr. Sayre and Mr. Schrier. Ms. Sokale noted that those options that were deemed feasible would be presented again to the Task Force in relationship to the proposed trail alignment alternatives. She noted that it was important to determine feasibility in these areas prior to developing trail routes. The limited feasibility presented in these areas usually limited routing options for the trail. The engineering solutions will be integrated into the overall trail alignments for Study Areas A through D and will be presented from March through June. VI. What will make the Stevens Creek Trail a Success in Cupertino? A handout summarizing the answers "What will make the Stevens Creek Trail a Success in Cupertino?" exercise which was lead by Richard Lowenthal in January was distributed. Task Force Members are asked to review this attachment and bring any additional ideas to the February meeting. This item was tabled due to lack of time and will be reagendized in the future. JS: Cupertino -SCT/SCT-TF Minutes #2 Page 3 of 4 VII. VIII. IX. City of Cupertino Stevens Creek Trail Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Mapping Jana Sokale distributed a base map of the trail study area. She requested that Task Force members mark-up this map with any additional features that were important to consider in the development of the trail alignments. She asked that the base map mark-ups be mailed to her by March 16 so that the additional information could be represented on future work products. Homework/Announcements/Next Steps Jana Sokale reminded Task Force members to prepare their comments on the base map and to indicate their top choices on the feasibility study goals homework. Both of these items should be mailed to Jana Sokale by March 16. Steve Haze noted that on March 24 at 1:00 PM the Cupertino Historical Society would be participating in the Commemoration and Re-enactment of the Juan Bautista De Anza Expedition. The next meeting will focus on the biological report and the trail alignments in Study Area A - Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve to the Hammond-Snyder Home off Stevens Creek Boulevard. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM. The next meeting will be held March 27, 2001 at 7:00 PM at Cupertino Senior Center to review the biological report and trail alignments in Study Area A. JS: Cupertino -SCT/SCT-TF Minutes #2 Page 4 of 4