PSC Special Meeting Agenda packet, 6.9.201011
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CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
June 9, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Cupertino City Hall
C O P E RT I N O Conference Room 100
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ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the commissions on issues that are
not already included in the regular Order of Business. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from 5/13/2010
OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Walk/Bike/Carpool (WBC) to School project ongoing. (Chair)
2. Boltage Program at schools in Cupertino (Pow)
3. Discussion on recommended safety changes on McClellan from city (Calderone)
4. Crossing Guards Program, (Daruwalla, Nguyen)
5. Report back to PSC on Vallco sign being a traffic hazard (Calderone/Nguyen)
6. Report on distribution of May survey to schools (Calderone)
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
Santa Clara County Fire District
Santa Clara County Sheriff
Commissioner's Reports
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
0 ADJOURNMENT
® CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Cupertino City Hall, Conference Room A
I. CALF. TO ORDER
Commissioner Daniel Nguyen called to order,the regular meeting of the Cupertino Public Safety Commission at
7:07 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010 in the Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Conference Room A,
Cupertino, California 95014.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present
Commissioners Absent:
Staff:
Staff Absent:
® Other Present:
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Daniel Nguyen
Tamara Pow
Charles Caldwell
Nina Daruwalla
Craig Lee
Captain Terry Calderone, Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office
Santa Clara County Fire Department
None
There were no oral communications to discuss at this regular meeting.
IV. WRITIENCOMMUNICATIONS
There were no written comnnutieations to discuss at this regular Meeting.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUI LS
I. April W 2010
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Tamara Pow SECONDED: Charles Caldwell 3 to 0
Commissioner Tamara Pow motioned to approve the minutes of April 08, 2010 with correction to (1) Call
to Order: the motion was seconded by Commissioner Charles Caldwell, votes taken: all in favor to approve
the minutes of April 08, 2010 with the connection.
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Commissioner Daniel Nguyen called to order ... at 7: 06 p.m. on -Taesday Thurul r. April 08, 2010 _..
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Walk/Bike/Carpool (WBC) to School project ongoing (Chair)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Tamara Pow SECONDED: Charles Caldwell 3 to 0
The commission received a WBC grant application Gom Eaton Elementary School for S400 to purchase
incentives for their WOW program, such as, IPod Nano, digital camera, and miscellaneous gift cards.
During their WOW week, two-thirds of the students participated and they anticipate more involvement
front students in the future.
Commissioner Pow motioned to approve the WBC _rant application for Eaton Llementary for S400: the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Caldwell: votes taken; all in favor to approve $400 grant
application for Eaton Elementary.
2. Boltage Program at schools in Cupertino (POW)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 11
Commissioner Pow, reported that the schools decided to implement the Boltage Prograut the next school
year due to budgeting issues. Toby Smith from the school district will have the polo installed and the
Boltage software and equipment will be installed before the beginning of the nocv school year.
3. Discussion on recommended safety changes on McClellan from City (Calderone)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Captain Terry Calderone had met with David Stillman to discuss Commissioner Craig Lec's
recommendations. Mr. Stillman has contented for the following: (1) The flashing overhead light requires
further warrant study to determine the fiscal impact and other circumstances; (2) The power source needs to
be determined, in addition to, fiscal impact study for eastbound McClellan Road and Madrid Road location;
and (3) The speed signs does not meet the warrant study according to the traffic survey. The current speed
signs of 25 nt.p.h, were posted for the school zone, ifthe speed signs are changed to 30 m.p.h., it may cause
confusion.
This agenda item will continue to the next mouth's regular meeting so that Commissioner Lee may review
Mr. Stillman's ftndines.
4. Crossing Guards (Daruwalla)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No
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Commissioner Nguyen discussed with the commission the confusion the schools and parents have between
the differences of traffic control and a crossing guard. Captain Calderone defines that traffic control can
only be a peace officer and it would be a violation of vehicle code for parents to direct traffic, whereas, a
crossing guard directs pedestrians to cross safely. The schools and parents have to take into consideration
the personal and financial liabilities of the role taken to direct pedestrians, which may cause personal
injuries or property damages.
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Captain Calderone suggests that the commission should consider implementing a program to train parents
for crossing guard duties. There are companies that would provide crossing guard training. Captain
Calderone will contact Ralph Qualls to discuss how to implement a new, crossing guard training program.
Commissioner Pow suggests that the PSC should include the training cost in their next year's budget
request and would like to see the City take on the insurance liabilities and accept ownership of the program.
5. Report back to PSC on Vallco sign being a traffic hazard (Calderone/Nguyen)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Calderone Calderone contacted the head of security and Mike Rhode and provided his recommendations to
move the limit line back to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to travel safely. Vallco plans to restripe the
parking lot in the next two (2) weeks and Mr. Rhode will move the limit line as requested. Captain
Calderone will provide an update after Vallco restripes the parking lot.
6. Discuss budget presentation for upcoming Council budget sessions for FY 2011
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0100
The commission had decided to present: (1) An update of the WBC Program's budget, highlighting some
programs and their achievements; (2) The Crossing Guard Program proposing to the City to sponsor the
project along with the liabilities and training; and (3) Request any remaining budget to be rollover to FY
® 2011.
Commissioners Pow and Nguyen will contact Commissioners Nina Daruwalla and Craig Lee to consider
having a special meeting before May 24°i budget study session.
7. Homestead Road and Foothill Expressway update
Captain Calderone reported that according to Los Altos Police Department, the parking lot would take care
of the signs at the Chervon exit. The County has not addressed the no right turn at the intersection request.
Captain Calderone will continue to make contact with them and will provide an update to the commission.
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
I. Report on distribution of May Survey to schools (Calderone)
ACTION: YES
VOTE.: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0100
Captain Calderone reported the surveys went smoothly and the schools were appreciative of only two (2)
surveys this year. The surveys will continue next school year depending on how well the Boltagc Program
progresses. Replacing the survey forms with the Boltage Program will be under future consideration.
IX. REPORTS
I. Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
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Captain Calderone provided his report to the commission. He has hired a new Management Analyst to
analyze the burglaries in Cupertino and the other cities. The burglaries were pinpointed to certain areas
Of Cupertino oecmYing more during the early morning hours on Fridays. Proactive patrol enforcement
was increased in the neighborhoods and shopping centers, and a reported ]ionic burglary was dispatched.
Deputies responded to the call in one minute and forty-two seconds (I min. K 42 sec.), unfortunately, the
call went through San Jose Dispatch with an eight (8) minute delay and the suspects had left the scene.
Captain Calderone believes that the burglaries are not random and the suspects are in the parking lots
watching people. Public information and signs have been posted in newspaper articles, the Sheriff and
City websites, corporations and businesses, such as, Apple Computers, Hewlett Packard, Aqui
Restaurant, Macy's, and .10enney. Last year twenty-seven (27) burglaries were reported, which are low
compared to the other surrounding cities.
2. Commissioner's Report
Commissioner Pow reports on the other commission groups' announcements during the last Mayor's
meeting. The Planning Commission is working on the _Teen building ordinances. The Mayor is
requesting a report from the Teen Commission for the outcome of the WOW week. The Park and
Recreation Commission is working on options to resolve the overpopulation of geese and their feces at
Memorial Park. The Fine Arts Commission needs more submissions for the distinguished artist award.
The Library Commission has switched to RFID, which will allow their patrons to checkout books in a
stack rather than individually. The TIC Commission announced that seventy-five percent (75"/�) of
streetlights would be switched to induction fluorescence lights, which is more efficient than LED. The
commissioners' dinner is schedule for September. The Mayor is requesting the PSC to be involved with
the July 31" Townhall Mecting event
X. FUTURE AGENDA FOR NEXT RFGULAR MEETING
I. Walk/Bike/Carpool to School Project, ongoing is
2. Crossing Guards
3. Boltagc Program
4. Vallco sign update
5. Safety Changes on McClellan Road
6. Budget Presentation (Special Meeting, TBA)
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
XII. NEXT MEFFINGS
Nest rcgular meeting schedule Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Elaine Chusuk
Executive Assislaw to Captain Terre Calderone
June 04, 2010