Minutes for Approval - May 12, 2009n
CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Cupertino City Mall
Room 100
I.CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Tamara Pow called to order the special meeting of the Cupertino Public Safety Commission at
7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in the Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Room 100, Cupertino,
California 95014.
II.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Other Present:
Other Absent:
III.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Tamara Pow
Daniel Nguyen
Charles Caldwell
Craig Lee
Nina Daruwalla
Captain Terry Calderone, Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office
Santa Clara County Fire Department
Kathy Stakey from the Library Commission is requesting a follow-up from the regular meeting of February 12,
2009 oral communication regarding U-turns in front of the library, and the streetlights not illuminating the
crosswalk properly. Ms. Stakey presented to the commission a DMV publication pertaining to residential areas
with multiple dwelling units and referencing to U-turns. Captain Terry Calderone will consult with a traffic
engineer expert to reevaluate the area in light of the DMV publication. According to the city, this area is not
classified as a business district. Captain Calderone will follow-up with David Stillman on the status of the
library evaluation study.
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications to discuss at this regular meeting.
V.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 09, 2009
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Daniel Nguyen SECONDED: Charles Caldwell 4 to 0
Votes taken; all in favor to approve the minutes of April 09, 2009 with an amendment to remove the
wording Teen Commission under (VIII) Future Agenda for Next Regular Meeting, #2.
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2 Teen r'„mmissien Recommendations for incentives to walk/bike to school
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Radar Speed Signs, further discussion and Approval for Project Plan
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Craig Lee discussed with the commission his recommendations to draft letters to the school
principals with approval of its contents from Commissioner Pow and Captain Calderone. Commissioner
Lee also recommends starting the school surveys in the fall season, Commissioner Pow concurs. Captain
Calderone suggests that providing a brief letter now, before the actual letter stating the PSC intentions of
the upcoming fall survey to prepare the school principals and the respective PTA's. Commissioner Pow
discussed with the commission the contents of their letter to include the Radar Speed Signs,
Walk/Bike/Carpool to School, and stating the importance for this survey.
The commission reviewed the eleven (11) elementary and middle schools, and will include the three (3)
high schools. Commission Charles Caldwell volunteered to survey Cupertino High School, Commissioner
Nina Daruwalla will survey Homestead High School, and Commission Daniel Nguyen will survey Morita
Vista High School.
Commissioner Lee recommends a trial survey before the actual survey to review how much time is
required for each school location. The commission discussed what type of information to capture under
this survey, such as, speed, traffic congestion, and traffic violations. The commission will continue their
discussion in the next regular meeting regarding analyzing the data collected and the format for the survey
report.
2. Discuss Walk/Bike/Carpool to School ongoing project
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Nguyen discussed with the commission the proposed plans for next school year to include
two (2) events. First event will be on October 09, 2009 during the week of the National Walk to School
Day. Second event will be during the Monta Vista High School Walk to School Day. Commissioners Pow
and Nguyen discussed with the commission their proposed plan, which is still under research, to include a
Walk/Bike/Carpool handbook that will be distributed to each school. The plan is to allow each school to
review the findings in the handbook and allow them to choose which program fits best with their school.
Commissioner Pow announced the outcome of the Walk/Bike to School event held on April 22, 2009. Due
to the STAR testing, the event was not as successful as originally planned. However, future events will be
managed by the PSC and will strive for a more productive and fruitful program. The commission discussed
with Captain Calderone the available budget for next year's events. The commission will continue their
discussion in the next regular meeting on the proposed plans.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Upcoming Council Meeting regarding Traffic Consultant
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
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MOTION: Daniel Nguyen SECONDED: Charles Caldwell 3 to 1
Captain Calderone announced that he is planning to present to the City Council in June the outcome of the
traffic consultant. Captain Calderone discussed with the commission his plans to request the city to
rollover available funds towards the Walk/Bike/Carpool Program. The commission is not required to
attend the City Council meeting. Commissioner Lee announced his plans to attend this meeting.
Commissioner Nguyen motioned to remove this item from further discussion in future agendas due to
opposing viewpoints; motion was seconded by Commissioner Caldwell; Commissioner Pow acknowledges
and opposes any further discussions. Votes taken, Commissioners Pow, Nguyen, Caldwell in favor to
remove this item from discussion in future agendas; Commissioner Lee opposes removal of this item and
prefers further discussions.
VIII. REPORTS
1. Santa Clara County Sheriff s Office
Captain Calderone reports that the Red Light Grant is in its two (2) week progress and will continue for
another two (2) weeks. Several hundred citations have already been issued, and statistical data will be
provided at the next regular meeting. Captain Calderone permitted his deputies to choose the areas where
the majority of the traffic violations are committed, vehicle accidents occurred, and on routine patrol. The
number of burglaries is the same as last month. Captain Calderone has conducted three (3) identify theft
presentations, and plans on future presentations at the senior center and the public library.
Captain Calderone provided an update on the Berry Court murder. The suspect was located from an
anonymous tip, and arrested by Monterey Park Police Department and extradited back to Santa Clara
County. The suspect did not post bail and arraignment was scheduled.
Captain Calderone has received a number of complaints regarding the channelizer strips at Bollinger Road
and De Anza Boulevard. Captain Calderone will be working with the City of San Jose to extend the
channelizer strips down to Clifden Way to prevent a left into and an illegal right turns out of the Trader's
Joe parking lot. Commissioner Caldwell discussed with Captain Calderone concerns of suspicious
gardener's vehicles parked in neighborhoods for an extended period. Captain Calderone recommends the
homeowners to call 9-1-1 to report the suspicious vehicle because his deputies have checked out some, but
may not notice all of them.
2. Commissioner's Reports
Commissioner Nguyen reports his findings of the oral communication from the last regular meeting on
April 09, 2009 regarding the speeding issues on McClellan Road. Commissioner Nguyen found majority
of the speeds are between 30.9 to 32.3 m.p.h.; posted speed limit is 30 m.p.h. Commissioner Nguyen
agreed to return, but Mr. Ramkumiar Sripathi has not specified a date and time.
Commissioner Nguyen reported that seven (7) commissions attended the last Mayor's meeting. Park and
Recreation Commission will have the non-profit event KaBoom! to rebuild the playground at Blackberry
Farm. Bike and Pedestrian Commission will have their Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May ..14, 2009.
TIC Commission discussed their plans to switch streetlights to LED or induction florescence. Teen
Commission announced their upcoming lounge night, and considering a smaller commission group.
Planning Commission discussed converting office space for housing and the cost effectiveness to reconvert
back to office space. Library Commission announced they currently have three million books in
circulation, and October 24, 2009 will be their 50`h anniversary. The Mary Avenue Bridge grand opening
was very successful and many officials and residents attended the ceremony. Captain Calderone
commented that the Mayor is proposing each commission group to provide a presentation on their current
projects.
Commissioner Caldwell reports that Eaton Elementary School is open to the ideas of the
Walk/Bike/Carpool Program. The school currently has a similar program where the children would collect
a stamp each time they walk to school. At the end of the school year, the children collect their prizes.
IX. FUTURE AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING
1. Radar Speed Signs, further discussion, and Approval of Project Plan
3. Recommendations for incentives to Walk/Bike/Carpool to school
X. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
XI. NEXT MEETINGS
Next regular meeting schedule for Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Elaine Chasuk
Executive Assistant to Captain Terry Calderone
June 02, 2009
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