Draft special meeting minutes, February 10, 2010® CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Cupertino City Hall, Conference Room A
I. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Daniel Nguyen called to order the special meeting of the Cupertino Public
Safety Commission at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in the Cupertino City
Hall, 10100 Torre Avenue, Conference Room A, and Cupertino, California 95014.
IL ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Daniel Nguyen
Tamara Pow
Nina Darowalla
Craig Lee
Commissioners Absent: Charles Caldwell
Staff: Captain Terry Calderone, Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office
0 Staff Absent: Santa Clara County Fire Department
Other Present: David Greenstein
Carol Stanek
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications to discuss at this regular meeting.
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications to discuss at this regular meeting
V. APPROVAL OF MIND I'S
1. January 19, 2010
ACTION: YES
® VOTE: YES
MOTION: Craig Lee SECONDED: Tamara Pow 4 to 0
Commissioner Craig Lee motioned to approve the minutes of January 19, 2010 with
changes/corrections to (V1) Old Business, 1(b); the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Tamara Pow with the amended changes/corrections; votes taken, all in
favor to approve the minutes of January 19, 2010.
Commissioner Darawalla reports that after contacting (7) seven different schools and
each school requested the crossing guard information in writing; she drafted a letter for
the commission io review. hi cid&lion,. Poll,ihai a fill out r;r „i
Commissioner Pow will assist Commissioner Darawalla in developing a srrr-vey
letterform to be sent out to the Cupertino schools by Commissioner Daruivalla. The
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Walk/Bike/Carpool (WBC) to School project ongoing
a. WBC Grant Applications
ACTION: YES
Vo'IE: NO
O MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
The commission received no WBC grant applications at this month's regular meeting.
Commissioner Nguyen announced that Morita Vista High is schedule to have their
walk/bike/carpool event in May, and a WBC grant application will be forthcoming.
Commissioner Craig Lee reported that Paria Elementary is not interested in the WBC
grant program, and Regnart Elementary probably will not participate in the WBC
program as they have their own program that works efficiently. The grant application
for Garden Gate Elementary needs to be resubmitted, as the original application was
lost in transit during the payment process. The commission will start keeping
multiple copies of all grant applications.
The commission discussed different ideas on how to encourage the schools'
participation in the grant program, such as, increase the grant amount or increase end
of the year award incentives.
Commissioner Lee motioned to prepare a report to indicate how much has been spent,
the current remaining budget, and prepare a proposal for next year's budget; the
motion was not seconded. Commissioner Nguyen suggests passing the motion to
next month's regular meeting. Captain Terry Calderone clarified to the commission
that Carol Atwood plans to work up next year's budget in April, and it would be a
preferable time to present their proposal.
Commissioner Pow reported that during a speech from Mayor Kris Wang that the tri-
school area is one of her top agenda items. Commissioner Pow suggests that the
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commission should wait to see how the grant application works out. and then the
commission may discuss other options on how to use the WBC budgeted funds.
b. Crossing Guards
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No
SECONDED: No
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Commissioner Nina Daruwalla sent out the letter last month, but no response from the
schools to date. Commissioner Daruwalla also visited the schools for their feedback
on the crossing guard letter and (3) three schools did not receive the letter.
2. Discuss WBC grant application from Stevens Creek Elementary School (Freiker
Program)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No o to o
Commissioner Pow reported that the Freiker Program changed their mane to Boltage
Program, and the program is now considered for Lincoln Elementary rather than Stevens
Creek Elementary. Leslie Reid volunteered to work with Lincoln Elementary to start up
the Boltage Program. The PTO is unable to support the Boltage Program at this time
because of the budget crisis, loss of teachers, and school activities. The private
businesses have not been too supportive of the Boltage Program. Commissioner Pow
suggests that the commission should consider supporting this program for (2) two years
along with the PTO, if possible. The commission discussed different budget options to
support this program.
David Greenstein provided his opinion that the program may be self sustaining after (3)
three years due to his experience being on the board for LEEF (Lincoln Education
Enrichment Fund).
3. WBC Survey Data, discuss changes to form
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Nguycn reports that he is still working on the survey data. Captain
Caldcrone is working with Commissioner Nguyen to complete the survey form. The
survey form will be available for approval in next month's regular meeting. The Teen
Commission is working on their Walk One Week Program during the week of April 19 —
23, 2010. and Commissioner Lee suggests using the survey form during that week.
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0 V111, NEW BUSINESS
1. David Greenstein report for Radar Speed Sign on McClellan
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No
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David Greenstein is requesting the commission to revisit the Radar Speed Sign and have
one placed on westbound McClellan Road between Byrne Avenue and Budd Road. The
principal at Lincoln Elementary is interested in a radar speed sign and was unaware of the
survey the commission was working on. Commissioner Pow stated that during that time,
Lincoln Elementary was more concerned with the congestion rather than the speed.
Since this street is a straightaway road, drivers tend to increase their speed up to 35
m.p.h. during the morning, afternoon, and when school ends. Captain Calderone clarified
why the City Council requested the commission to reevaluate the radar speed signs if the
schools were not interested, are there other areas in the city that may benefit from it.
Captain Calderone also noted that his motor unit is in the area directing traffic to reduce
the congestion problem and reported that speed was not a concern.
The coniniission decided to categorize this as a traffic complaint rather than returning this
issue as an agenda item. Commissioner Lee along with Mr. Greenstein will survey this
area with a radar gun to determine the speed issue, and bring the results back to the
commission.
2. Additional signs at Foothill Plaza
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Nguyen discussed with the commission the traffic complaint of an unsafe
right turn from northbound Foothill Expressway to east Homestead Road. The
complainant, Carol Stanek noted that several motor and bicyclist accidents have occurred
in the area. Captain Calderone clarified that the right turn is legal and the jurisdiction
belongs to the city of Los Altos. The commission discussed if a "No Right Turn" sign
may be place there. Captain Calderone will contact the appropriate personnel and
determine the process of how a sign may be place in the location. Captain Calderone will
provide his report to the commission at next month's regular meeting.
Another traffic safety concern in the same area is that motorists are turning left from the
Los Altos Chevron exit onto a one-way street, and then turning right onto foothill
Express%vay. Ms. Stanek is requesting two signs stating "No Left Turns" and "One -Way'
at the exit. Captain Caldcrone will also look into this and provide his report to the
commission at next month's regular meeting.
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3. Traffic complaint, Glenoaks Park Villas
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Tamara Pow
4 to 1)
SECONDED: Nina Daruwalla
Commissioner Nguyen discussed with the commission the complaint of speeding in the
villa complex and requesting speed bumps, and a -turns on their street to travel eastbound
toward Highway 85. Commissioner Lee noted that this is a private road and these are
homeowners' association (HOA) issues. Captain Calderone clarified that since there are
no signs posted, it is not enforceable. If the HOA posts the necessary signs, and fire and
police are notified, they can enforce the moving violations.
Commissioner Pow motioned to remove this from the agenda moving forward; the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Daruwalla, votes taken, all in favor to remove
this item from further discussions.
IX. REPORTS
1. Santa Clara Comity Sheriff's Office
Captain Calderone reports that not much has changed, but automobile burglaries have
increased. He has reached out to corporations, such as, Apple Computers and Hewlett
Packard to alert their employees of safekeeping their personal properties. Bait cars will
be placed at different locations with a GPS or laptop and possibility of placing LoJack
in the laptop to track its location. Vehicle accidents increased in January due to the
weather conditions and other circumstances. Both investigations that caused the death
of the 5-year-old boy at the Chinese daycare and the death of an elderly male near De
Anza College are completed, and the cases are pending decisions from the District
Attorney Office. Captain Calderone will review the Safe Routes to School Grant to
Garden Gate Elementary that was awarded in May 2007 and provide his findings to the
commission.
2. Commissioner Report
Commissioner Nguyen reports the other commission groups' announcements during the
last Mayor's meeting. TIC Commission is working on green energy, solar panels, and
cellular telephone tower safety. Park and Recreation Commission announced that
Kaboom will return to Sterling-Banilieart Park to build a playground in mid -July, and
the back patio at the Quinlan Center will be complete on June 10. Library Commission
has 1.5 million books in circulation, plans to install walkers in the Spring, and plans to
expand the adult study room. Planning Commission is working on the Homestead
Shopping Center upgrade or redevelopment discussions with city staff, the housing
element is coming back front the State, and the green building ordinances. Mayor
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Wang is holding a Townhall Meeting in May with the Council members, Commission
groups, and the public to discuss the topic of environment. hn May, the Mayor wants
the Community Service Pair to focus on aid, unemployment, and welfare. The Mayor
prefers the commissioners present at the Mayor's meeting. to answer any questions on
the agenda. The Fourth of July picnic will be held at Blackberry Farm and
undetermined on the fireworks as discussions are pending.
X. FUTURE AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING
1. Walk/Bike/Carpool to School Project, ongoing
2. Crossing Guards
3. Boltage Program aka Preiker Program, Lincoln Elementary School
4. WBC Survey Data and Revised Survey Form
5. Radar Speed Sign on McClellan Road
XI. ADJOURNMENT
• The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
XII. NEXT MEETINGS
Nest regular meeting schedule Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Elaine Chasuk
E_ceculwe Assi.slant to Captain Terry Calderone
Jdarch 05. 2010
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