PSC 04.08.2010CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 8, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Cupertino Cite Hall, Conference Room A
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Daniel N_uycn called to order the regular meeting of the Cupertino Public Safety Commission at
7:06 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2010 in the Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Conference Room A,
Cupertino, California 95014.
11. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff:
Staff Absent
Other Present:
Ill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Daniel Nguyen
Tamara Pow
Nina DaruNralla
Craig Lee
Charles Caldwell
Battalion Chief Carol Miller, Santa Clara County Fire Department
Captain 'ferry Calderone. Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office
None
There were no oral communications to discuss at this regular meeting.
IV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written eommmnications to discuss at this regular meeting.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 16, 2010
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Tamara Pow SECONDED: No
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Commissioner Tamara Pow motioned to approve the minutes of March 16, 2010 with changes/corrections
to (1) Call to Order, (111) Oral Communications, (IV) Written Communications, and (V)(1) Approval of
Minutes; the motion was not seconded: votes taken; all in favor to approve the minutes of March 16. 2010
with the amended changes/corrections.
(1):
Commissioner Daniel Ngtmen called to order the regular special meeting ......... Con6crence Room A,
Cupertino, California 95014.
(111):
There were no oral commnnicntions to discuss at this regrehir special meeting.
(11')�
There were no wriuen communications to discuss at this Fegular special meeting
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VI. OLD BUSINESS
I. Discussion of Walk/Bike/Carpool (WBC) to School project ongoing (Chair)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Nina Daruwalla SECONDED: Tamara Pow d to 0
The commission received a WBC grant application from Monta Vista High School for SL000 to be use
toward a pizza party for the classroom with the most participation, breakfast for students who participate,
and raffle prizes every ten minutes. The WBC event will be held separate than the WOW week at Monta
Vista High. Commissioner Nina Daruwalla would be interested in the statistical data for comparison
purposes between the WOW week and WBC event. In addition, the commission would prefer a report
from Monta Vista High before the regular meeting in June.
Commissioner Daruwalla motioned to approve the WBC grant application for Monta Vista High for
S1,000; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Tamara Pow; votes taken; all in favor to approve
SI,000 grant application for Monta Vista Iligh School.
The commission questioned how the City's reimbursement process work; are receipts required after the
school purchases the item or does the school advance the money first, then receives reimbursement.
Commissioner Pow reported the latest news on the Boltage Program. She has received over 100 emails
from excited principals. vice -principals, parents, and volunteers from Cupertino and Los Altos. Upcoming
meetings will be held first at Kennedy Middle on April 09, 2010 at 1130 a.m., and then at Lincoln
Elementary at 1230 p.m. Discussions will be on WIPI signals, cellular connections, funding, and student
and parent participation.
2. WI3C Survey Data, discuss changes to form (update, Nguyen)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: Craig Lee SECONDED: Nina Daruwalla d to 0
Commission Nguyen presented the survey letter and discussed with the commission different changes to
aspects of the survey, such as, how to collect data front the a.m. and p.m. classes for Kindergarten, and
including last year's collection results. Commissioner Craig Lee will make the amendments and forward
the survey letter to Commissioner Nguyen, and then Commissioner Nguyen will forward to Captain Terp•
Calderone for final approval.
Commissioner Lee motioned to approve the survey letter with the amended changes; Commissioner
Daruwalla seconded the motion; votes taken, all in favor to approve the amended survey letter.
3. Radar Speed Sign, discuss allocating a budget
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Nguyen announced that the next Council Meeting to discuss the new budget is schedule for
May 24, 2010. Commissioner Pow suggests that by the next regular meeting, the commission should
analyze what the PSC's original budget was, the expenditures, allocated funds for pending projects, and the
remaining balance. "The PSC should request from the Council to have the remaining funds rollover towards
the Radar Speed Sign project. In addition, the PSC should request for a broader flexibility on how to utilize
remaining funds for other projects.
4. Discussion on recommended safety changes on McClellan from City
ACTION: NO
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Captain Calderone was not present at this regular meeting to provide a report on his discussions with David
Stillman. This agenda item will continue at the next month's regular meeting.
5. Crossing Guards (Daruwalla)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Daruwalla reported that she called all eleven (11) schools. Only Faria Elementary had
responded and the remaining ten (10) schools did not know or understand her inquiry. As of today, still no
further responses. Captain Calderone will be meeting with Nancy Wood, principal from Garden Gate
Elementary. The schools are interested in crossing guards, but some fail to participate towards the project.
Commissioner Nguyen will contact the school district to assist in encouraging the schools to participate.
Commissioner Daruwalla will contact the City to inquire about crossing guard cost and if the City's
willingness to support the program and insurance liability.
6. Vallco sign on Stevens Creek Boulevard. traffic hazard (Nguyen)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
Commissioner Nguyen will contact Mike Rodehc and provide an update at the next month's regular
meeting.
Vill. NBW BUSINESS
I. Discuss budget presentation for upcoming FY to Council
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: No SECONDED: No 0 to 0
The upcoming Council budget meeting will be on Monday. May 24, 2010, Tuesday. June 01, 2010. and
Tuesday, June 15, 2010. By next month's regular meeting, they need to decide the layout of their
presentation to the Council on June I" at 6:45 p.m. Suggestions are (1) Update the Council of the WBC
Program, (2) How much funds do Public Works have allocate toward street safety improvements, (3)
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SRO's, if continue funding the position or allocate those funds toward another project, and (4) Additional
funding for more crossing guards.
IX. REPORTS
I. Santa Clara County fire
Battalion Chief Carol Miller reported that there were tnvo (2) structure fires for March. First fire on
Deeprose Place at 3 a.m., there were no injuries and the fire was cause by a fifth wheeler, then spread
towards the home. Second fire on Northridge Square caused the death of an elderly woman and SIOOK
damage. Marsha I lavey has retired.
2. Commissioner Report
Commissioner Daruwalla will attend the next Mayor's meeting on Tuesday.
X. 1'UTJRE AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING
I. Walk/Bike/Carpool to School Project, ongoing
2. Crossins Guards
3. Boltage Program aka Freiker Program, Lincoln Elementary and Kennedy Middle
4. W13C Survey Data and Revised Survey Form
5. Vallco sign, traffic hazard
6. Radar Speed Signs
7. Safety Changes on McClellan Road
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
XII. NEXT MEETINGS
Nest regular ntcetino is Thursday, May 13, 2010 al 7:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Elaine Chasek
Executive Assistant to Captain Terri, Calderone
April 30, 2010
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