August 21, 2012
6. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6.1 Hedding and Ocala Bike Lane Projects.
Recommendation:
(a) On Hedding Street (google map), authorize the removal of vehicular travel lanes between the Guadalupe River Trail and Seventeenth Street and all on-street parking spaces between First and Fifteenth Street.
(b) On Ocala Avenue (google map), authorize the removal of vehicular travel lanes between Capitol Expressway and White Road.
(c) Adopt a resolution to repeal Resolution No. 76192 and authorize the installation of bicycle lanes on the following streets in accordance with California Vehicle Code section 21207:
(1) Hedding Street between the Guadalupe River Trail and Seventeenth
Street;
(2) Ocala Avenue between Capitol Expressway and White Road.
CEQA:
- Utilize a green slurry seal for bike lanes on both westbound and eastbound lanes of Hedding St., throughout the distance of the project, to provide a visual differentiation from auto traffic lanes.
- Utilize a full buffer for lanes in the Hedding Street corridor, with the exception of specific blocks where existing street parking will be maintained for residents and businesses: a. Westbound Hedding (on the north side), between 2nd Street and 8th Street
b. Eastbound Hedding (on the south side), between 4th Street and 7th Street - Upon the completion of BART construction in 2017, return to council to evaluate the status of the existing primary bike facilities on HeddingStreet, and consider improvement in consultation with the community.
TO BE HEARD IN THE EVENING
Sam Liccardo (Motion)
Rose Herrera (Second)
Sam Liccardo (Motion)
Rose Herrera (Second)
Council Vote (Green = Yes, Red = No, Black= Obstain or Absent)
Mayor Chuck Reed
District 1 - Pete Constant
District 2 - Ash Kalra
District 3 - Sam Liccardo
District 4 - Kansen Chu
District 5 - Xavier Campos
District 6 - Pierluigi Oliverio
District 7 - Madison Nguyen
District 8 - Rose Herrera
District 9 - Donald Roacha
District 10 - Nancy Pyle
The cycling community showed up in force with over 50 attendees. Over 30 speakers commented publicly about the item. Five spoke against.
Some comments by council members
Campos: Supports the motion because "many in my district must walk or bike to work".
Nguyen: "Good compromise...working with the best resources we have. Don't know if cycling has increased but I noticed that auto speeds have decreased. I see it on my commute to and from office....very important to reduce speeds and share the road. We are moving in the right direction.
Herrera: "This motion reflects our vision....living out our values...puts our words into action>."
Kalra: " I am supporting the motion...lanes have caused a traffic slowdon...its like reconstructive surgery...it will change who we are as a city....we will start to think differently. Increase the health of our children....recognize how dangerous many of our streets are."
Oliverio: Thank Sam Liccardo for hiscollaboration skills. "...I will be interested to observe what happens...see how it works. We are limited in what we can do about speed limits. We have no flexibility. California Assembly should legislate speed limit controls back to the city."
The cycling community showed up in force with over 50 attendees. Over 30 speakers commented publicly about the item. Five spoke against.
Some comments by council members
Campos: Supports the motion because "many in my district must walk or bike to work".
Nguyen: "Good compromise...working with the best resources we have. Don't know if cycling has increased but I noticed that auto speeds have decreased. I see it on my commute to and from office....very important to reduce speeds and share the road. We are moving in the right direction.
Herrera: "This motion reflects our vision....living out our values...puts our words into action>."
Kalra: " I am supporting the motion...lanes have caused a traffic slowdon...its like reconstructive surgery...it will change who we are as a city....we will start to think differently. Increase the health of our children....recognize how dangerous many of our streets are."
Oliverio: Thank Sam Liccardo for hiscollaboration skills. "...I will be interested to observe what happens...see how it works. We are limited in what we can do about speed limits. We have no flexibility. California Assembly should legislate speed limit controls back to the city."
6.2 Actions Related to the I-280/I-880/Stevens Creek Boulevard Interchange Improvement Project.
Recommendation:
(a) Adopt a resolution, as a responsible agency for the project under CEQA, in accordance with the provisions of Section 15096(h) of the CEQA Guidelines, with the following findings:
(1) That the City Council has read and considered the Environmental Impact Report for the project and concurs with the Lead Agency’s (Caltrans’) analysis;
(2) That changes have been incorporated into the project that lessen the significant environmental effects of the project; and
(3) That the changes required to lessen the effects of the project are the responsibility of Caltrans, and that Caltrans has adopted those changes.
(b) Approve the Freeway Agreement between the City of San José and the State of California for the Highway 17 (from Downing Ave. to Highway 280), Highway 280 (from South Bascom Avenue to South Winchester Avenue) and Highway 880 (Highway 280 to Forest Avenue) authorizing the construction or reconstruction of certain City streets as part of the highway interchange project in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 100.2.
CEQA: As referenced in the staff memorandum. Council Districts1 and 6. (Transportation) - 6 - CC 08/21/12
Council Vote (Green = Yes, Red = No, Black= Obstain or Absent)
Mayor Chuck Reed
District 1 -Pete Constant
District 2 - Ash Kalra
District 3 - Sam Liccardo
District 4 - Kansen Chu
District 5 - Xavier Campos
District 6 - Pierluigi Oliverio
District 7 - Madison Nguyen
District 8 - Rose Herrera
District 9 - Donald Roacha
District 10 - Nancy Pyle
6.3 Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Engineering Consultant Services for the Route 101/Mabury Road Interchange Project.
Recommendation:
Approve an agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for engineering consultant services for the Route 101/Mabury Road interchange project for a term from date of full execution to June 30, 2014, with the City’s option to extend for up to two additional one year periods, and in the amount not to exceed $1,604,420. CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP10-066(d), Consultant Services. Council District 3 and 4. (Transportation)
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