Minutes, 12.10.2009CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, "Ce—ln er 10, 2009, 7-00 P.m_
Cupertino City Hall, Conference Room A
1. CA 1, 1, "1-O ORDER
Commissioner 'I an"ara Pow called to order the regular rzleeting of the Cupertino Public Safety Llpn11111 1-1 at
7:07 p-ill. on Thursday, Decen"ber 1 O, 2009 in the Cupertino City I tall, 1 0i00 Torre A—,—, Conference P-111
A, Cupertino, Cahforn is 95014.
II_ ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present 'farmer. Pow
Uaniel Nguyen
Nina Uaruwalla
Charles Caldwell
C'onunissioners Absent Craig Lee
Staff: Captain Terry C.alderone, Santa Clara County Sherifhs Oftice
Santa Clara County Fire Department
Other Present: Lieutenant Skip She—ington, Santa Clara County Sherifhs Oftice
Judy Caultcr and Nancy Kirk, Saratoga 'Iratf-ic Safety Commission
111. ORA1. COMMUNICATIONS
'I here ware no oral cotnntunications to discuss at this regular meeting_
IV. WRI"I"I'L:N COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications to discuss at this regular meeting.
V. APPROVAI, OF MI114U-1-US
1 _ November 12, 2009
A C'rtONo VES
N/OTEc YES
MO"1'IONc Daniel Nguyen SECON"V F3: Charles Caldwell 4 to 0
Votes taken: all in favor to approve the rn in ales of Novem ber 12, 2009.
VI. C7LD nU 51NESS
I. Discussion of Walk/nitre/Carpool (WnC) to School prglect ongoing
a. WnC Grant Applications
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VOTE: NO
.,ow MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
There were no WBC Grant applications to approve at this regular meeting. Captain Terry Calderone is
awaiting response from Carol Atwood regarding the reimbursement for Garden Gate Elementary
School for $132. Commissioner Pow reports to the commission the successful WOW week at Lawson
Middle School and informed the group of the PSC support for future events. Shailee Samar, WOW
Program spokesperson, announced that they plan to franchise this program to other schools.
Commissioner Pow reports that there is no response from Lesley Reid on behalf of Stevens Creek
Elementary School. Commissioner Pow will continue to follow-up with Ms. Reid and provide a report
at the next month's regular meeting.
b. Letter to Principals and Teachers
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No
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Captain Calderone presented to Commissioner Pow the letters to be signed by the chair and mailed to
all fourteen (14) schools as previously discussed and voted upon during last month's regular meeting.
Commissioner Pow signed the letters and will provide a report at the next month's regular meeting.
Captain Calderone will mail the letters out.
c. Crossing Guards
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
,,W Commissioner Nina Daruwalla was unable to provide a report for the crossing guard issues.
Commissioner Pow wishes to present the findings to the Council in January and the crossing guards
will stay under the WBC Project for now, rather than on a separate agenda. Commissioner Daruwalla
will survey each school and provide her findings to Commissioner Pow. Captain Calderone
recommends questions, such as, how many crossing guards are needed at each school, the locations,
and the needs for each school. Captain Calderone provided an outline to the commission on the
training goals of the city to create a standardized crossing guard program as previously discussed
during last month's regular meeting.
2. Radar Speed Signs (Removed from agenda on November 12, 2009)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Pow reported her discussion with David Greenstein questioning why the other schools were
not interested in the radar speed signs and he plans to look into the matter. Commissioner Pow announces
that the agenda item may return, if necessary.
3. PSC Complaint Form
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Tamara Pow SECONDED: Daniel Nguyen 4 to 0
The commission reviewed the revised complaint form and agreed to include the City Clerk's Office
physical address of 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014. Commissioner Pow motioned to
approve the PSC Complaint Form; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Daniel Nguyen; votes
°Q taken; all in favor to approve the PSC Complaint Form.
,", 4. WBC Survey Data
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Nguyen was unable to provide further data at this regular meeting. He will present the
statistical information at next month's regular meeting. Commissioner Nguyen will email Captain
Calderone the revised changes on the WBC Survey Form before December 25, 2009 for his approval.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Nomination of New Chairperson
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Charles Caldwell SECONDED: Nina Daruwalla 4 to 0
Commissioner Charles Caldwell nominates, and motioned to elect Commissioner Nguyen as the new
Chairperson; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Daruwalla; votes taken; all in favor to appoint
Commissioner Nguyen as the new Chairperson effective January 01, 2010.
Commissioner Caldwell commended Commissioners Pow and Nguyen for a job well done for this last
year.
2. Nomination of New Vice -Chair
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Charles Caldwell SECONDED: Nina Daruwalla 4 to 0
Commissioner Caldwell nominates, and motioned to elect Commissioner Pow as the new Vice -Chair; the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Daruwalla; votes taken; all in favor to appoint Commissioner Pow
as the new Vice -Chair effective January 01, 2010.
VIII. REPORTS
1. Santa Clara County Fire (no audio)
Santa Clara County Fire provided an earlier report to the commission that fires were consistent as
compared to the previous month.
2. Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office
Captain Calderone reports that response time are consistent and above the goal of the city. Property
crimes from vehicles are still a concern and he plans to provide another public service information
announcement. During the holiday season, due to the increase of property crimes, extra patrols are
placed around the shopping centers and Cupertino Square. Citations slightly decreased this month.
Vehicle accidents also slightly decreased, but still high compared to the last few months due to the
holiday rush. There was a chemical exposure at Apple Computers after two chemicals were accidentally
mixed. Through state grant funding, there will be extra DUI patrol units out during the holiday season.
Direct school enforcement is consistent and noticeable changes at some of the school locations, but there
are still concerns with congestion and safety around the schools.
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,W 3. Commissioner Report
Commissioner Nguyen attended the Sapphire Force Robot Competition at the YMCA. The commission
was unable to confirm if the group met with Public Works on their traffic congestion idea that was
presented at last month's regular meeting. The Council plans to create a task force with commissioners
from different groups to deal with the Scenic Circle Gate route.
IX. FUTURE AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING
1. Walk/Bike/Carpool to school incentive program
2. Crossing Guards
3. WBC Survey Data
X. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
XI. NEXT MEETINGS
Next regular meeting will be rescheduled from January 14, 2010 to Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Elaine Chasuk
Executive Assistant to Captain Terry Calderone
January 08, 2010
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