Vote to appoint John Lewis to VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The committee will consider appointing John Lewis to the VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
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Roads, bike lanes, parking, transit, traffic safety, and how people move around town.
The committee will consider appointing John Lewis to the VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The commission will hear a verbal report from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
The Planning Commission heard public testimony and adopted several resolutions recommending city council approval of a master‑plan environmental impact report, a zoning map amendment, a specific development plan for Phase 1, a parcel map change, and a parking agreement for Gilead’s proposed 800,000‑sq‑ft research campus. The items were presented as a combined public hearing.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $30,000 to Live in Peace, Inc. to support its bike shop and Safe Routes to School program for youth and families in District 4.
What's happening
Why it matters
Improves safe biking routes and provides bike resources for families.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Board meeting in person or via Zoom
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $30,000 to Live in Peace, Inc. for its bike shop and Safe Routes to School program, and authorized the County Executive to execute the grant agreement.
Decided May 19, 2026.
The city will approve a one‑year contract with ZUM Services, Inc. for summer camp transportation up to $53,962.33.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides reliable transport for children attending summer camps and commits city funds.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or join via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Speak during the public comment period at the meeting.
Decision update
The Council approved a one‑year agreement with ZUM Services, Inc. for summer camp transportation services, allowed up to two one‑year extensions, and established a $24,284 contingency with authority for the Parks and Recreation Director to issue change orders.
Decided May 18, 2026.
The council will receive an update on the multimodal improvement project for 19th Avenue and Fashion Island Boulevard.
Council will establish a $68,400 contingency reserve for the Otay Avenue slide repair project.
Council will approve an agreement with W.R. Forde Associates, Inc. for $456,000 to construct the 57 Otay Avenue Slide Repair Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The repair prevents landslide hazards and protects nearby homes and traffic safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the City Council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public comments can be given in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom as outlined in the agenda.
Decision update
The Council approved an agreement with W.R. Forde Associates, Inc. for the 57 Otay Avenue Slide Repair Project, set a $68,400 contingency, and authorized the Public Works Director to execute the agreement and issue change orders within the contingency.
Decided May 18, 2026.
Council will receive an informational update about the 19th Avenue / Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Project.
SamTrans will provide an update on the 101/92 Direct Connector project.
The City Council will authorize the Mayor to sign a task order with BKF Engineers for $153,815 to design and support electric‑vehicle charging station installation.
Council will receive an update on the 101 Corridor Connect Program from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
The agenda lists the address 70 W Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110 as a consent calendar item.
Item appears on the consent calendar for West Hedding Street, San Jose.
The Council will adopt a resolution accepting a right‑of‑way easement for the lands of Rothkopf at 23503 Ravensbury Avenue.
The Council will adopt a resolution approving the FY27 list of pavement rehabilitation and drainage improvement projects funded by State Senate Bill 1.
The Committee receives a semi‑annual report from the Roads and Airports Department on the Homestead Road Safe Routes to School project.
The item is listed on the Consent Calendar.
What's happening
Why it matters
The specific impact of this item is not detailed in the agenda.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Remote or in-person attendance via Zoom link or telephone as described.
Email: HLUETagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or by email to HLUETagenda@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The Committee voted unanimously to approve the West Hedding Street property consent item as amended.
Decided May 14, 2026.
Staff presented an overview of the 101 Corridor Connect program, a regional effort to identify and prioritize multimodal transportation projects along US 101. The update included information on program goals, working groups, and upcoming mini‑grant opportunities.
Staff gave an update on the status of the Olive Street and Middle Avenue intersection improvements and the relocation of planters in the Nealon Park parking lot.
Commission members will review and comment on the draft work plan for 2026‑27, which outlines priorities for transportation projects and policies.
What's happening
Why it matters
The work plan guides city investments in bike lanes, pedestrian safety, and other complete streets initiatives that affect daily travel.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Commission directed staff to revise the 2026‑27 work plan by keeping the introductory paragraph, shortening the document, adding language on public involvement and onboarding, maintaining a separate project list for records only, and drafting a general statement on core work.
Decided May 13, 2026.
The agenda lists West Hedding Street, San Jose as the meeting location.
What's happening
Why it matters
Residents need to know where the commission meets to attend or watch.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Location: West Hedding Street, San Jose” was approved (Ayes: Astrawinata, Ayala, Crosson, Espiritu, Ma, Paquier, Peterson, Sivertsen, Taylor; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
Board is approving an $80,000 grant to Open Space Allies, LLC.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 356 to provide a $6,000 grant to Community Cycles of California.