PSC 03.16.2010 (special)CU13EIlTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Cupertino City llall, Conference Room A
(Ato audio mailable, hased on agenda notes)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Daniel Nguyen called to order the special meeting of the Cupertino Public Safety Commission at
7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in the Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Conference Room A.
Cupertino, California 95014.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff:
Staff Absent:
Other Present:
Ill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Daniel Nguyen
Tamara Pow
Charles Caldwell
Nina Daruxvalla
Craig Lee
None
Captain Terry Calderone, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Battalion Chief Carol Miller. Santa Clara County Fire Department
None
David Greenstein
'['here were no oral communications to discuss at this special meeting.
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written conwnunications to discuss at this special meeting
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
I. February 10, 2010 (Incomplete agenda notes)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Unknown SECONDED: Unknown
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Commissioner (unknown) motioned to approve the minutes of Februar-v 10, 2010 with changes/corrections
to (VI) Old Business, (2) Preiker Program, and (IX) Reports, (1) Sheriff's Report; the motion was seconded
by Commissioner (unknown) with the amended changes/corrections; votes taken; all in favor to approve the
minutes of February 10, 2010.
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(1'l)(?):
l e, 14 Lesley Reid volunteered to work with Lincoln Elementm3, to start up the Boltage Program.
(IX)(t):
Bet{r-in+�esNgationrr rN-c-asset(-lFre /nnestigation.c into the death of the 5-3vear-old bo'v at the Chinese
daycare and the death of an elderly male near De An --a College are completed, and the cases are pending
decisions from the District Aitornep Office.
OLD BUSINESS
I. Discussion of Walk/Bike/Carpool (WBC) to School project ongoing
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0100
The commission received no W13C grant applications at this month's special meeting. The Teen
Commission will be holding Walk One Week after the Spring Break during the S'fAR testing week.
Commissioner Craie Lee suggested going to the Council regarding their budget and monies that are not
being used: no action taken. Budget starts in late April and the commission needs to prepare numbers by
next ntonth's regular meeting.
2. Discuss WBC grant application lot Lincoln and Kennedy schools to install (Preiker Program)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Tamara Pow SECONDED: Nina Daruwalla 5 to 0
The commission received a WBC grant application front Lincoln Elementary and Kennedy Middle to
install the Boltage Program aka Preiker Program. Commissioner Tamara Pow, motioned to approve the
WBC grant application; the motion teas seconded by Commissioner Nina Daruwalla; votes taken: all in
favor to approve the WBC grant application for Lincoln Elementary and Kennedy Middle.
David Greenstein expressed that the school does appreciate this opportunity and could use more bikers.
The parents conveyed that the kids need encouragement from their parents to walk or bike more to school.
Commissioner Pow will provide a monthly report to the PSC of the progress of the 13oltagc Program.
3. WBC Survey Data, discuss changes to form (update)
ACTION: YES
VOTE.: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
The next WBC survey will be in May. Commissioner Nguyen will provide changes to the WBC Survey
form and Commissioner Lee will prepare and write the new, form.
4. Radar Speed Sign on McClellan Road, data results
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Nina Daruwalla SECONDED: Charles Caldwell 5 to 0
The commission discussed three (3) different options for this location. (1) Hanging lights to be activated
by pedestrians; (2) Pedestrian activated flashing crosswalk lights by the Byrne Avenue intersection; or (3)
Radar speed sign. Commissioner Daruwalla motioned to approve to make recommendations to the city per
Commissioner Lee's reports; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Charles Caldwell; votes taken; all
in favor to approve Commissioner Lee's recommendations.
Commissioner Lee motioned to recommend moving WBC budget to support the radar speed sign; the
motion was not seconded.
5. Crossing Guards
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Daruwalla received no response from the schools, she will call all the school and request
that they respond before nest month's regular meeting.
6. Signs to be added on Foothill Expressway at Homestead Road
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Foothill Expressway and Homestead Road is county property in the city Los Altos. The signs for the
second location may be placed at the Chevron gas station because it is on private property. A message was
left with county personnel.
7. Safe Routes grant for Garden Gate Elementary School, status
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No o to o
The grant program did not go through it must be resubmitted. The City Council discussed this as part of
the work program.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Vallco sign on Stevens Creek Boulevard, traffic hazard
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Tamara Pow SECONDED: Craig Lee 5 to 0
Commissioner Nguyen received a complaint from Mayor Kris Wang regarding the traffic hazards on
Stevens Creek Boulevard. Commissioner Pow motioned to approve the PSC contacting Mike Rodehe to
discuss traffic safety concerns at this location, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Lee; votes taken,
all in favor to contact Mr. Rodehe to discuss traffic safety concerns.
Commissioner Nguyen will contact Mike Rodehe with suggestions.
2. Byrne and cross streets, possibility for stops signs due to speed
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 too
The commission received a request from Paul Brophy, Planning Commissioner, to place a stop sign before
the turn on Byrne Avcnue. David Greenstein noted, no thru traffic. Captain Terry Calderone has evaluated
the location several times. Commissioner Nguyen will respond back to Mr. Brophy.
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IX. REPORTS
1. Santa Clara County Fire
Battalion Chief Carol Miller provided their annual report for 2009 and January 2010 report.
2. Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office
b,omplete agenc/a notes to delermine Sheriff's Reporl.
3. Commissioner Report
Commissioner Nguyen reports the other commission groups' announcements during, the last Mayor's
meeting. The Library Commission wants brighter lights. The TIC Commission discussed the new LED
lights and Google internet with two (2) cities. The Bike/Pedestrian Commission announced May 13,
2010 as bike to work day and wants a City bike plan. The Planning Commission discussed the Housing
Element and Green Building ordinances.
X. FUTURE AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING
I. Walk/Bike/Carpool to School Project, ongoing
2. Crossina, Guards
3. Boltage Program aka Freiker Program, Lincoln Elementary and Kennedy Middle
4. WBC Survey Data and Revised Survey Form
S. Vallco sign, traffic hazard
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
XI1. NEXT MEETINGS
Next regular meeting is Thursday, April 08, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Elaine Chasuk
Executive Assistant to Captain Terre Calderone
April 06. 2010
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