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PSC 04-13-06 CUPEIQ"INO MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION APRIL 13, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Hugh Riddell, Charles Caldwell, Fari Aberg, Nina Daruwalla Commissioners Absent: Jay Cena Staff Present: Glenn Goepfert, Assistant Director of Public Works Others Present: Battalion Chief Dan Dunlap, Santa Clara County Fire Department Captain John Hirakawa, Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 12, 2005, regular meeting June 9, 2005, regular meeting December 8, 2005, regular meeting February 9,2006, regular meeting The commission continued the approval of minutes to a later date due to lack of quorum. OLD BUSINESS 1. New Commission member and election of officers. The commissioners elected Charles Caldwell and Nina Daruwalla as chair and vice-chair, respectively. Vote: 4-0. 2. Residential Burglaries - Commission partnering with Sheriff to conduct community forums The commissioners discussed residential burglaries under the Santa Clara County Sheriff s report portion of the agenda. 3. Commission meeting schedule - frequency of meetings The commission discussed the possibility of increasing the frequency of meetings or maintaining the current bi-monthly schedule and allowing the option to call for a special meeting as needed. The commission agreed to make this decision at a later date and to schedule a special meeting for May 11 tho 4. De Anza - SCB pedestrian movement Assistant Director Glenn Goepfert provided information about the timing patterns and required levels of service for the intersection of Stevens Creek and DeAnza Boulevards. The commission discussed alternatives for improving safe pedestrian movement across the intersection, such as providing a safety haven/median for those individuals who cannot clear the intersection in time. Assistant Director Goepfert indicated that staff would research funding sources and the intersection geometry in order to determine the feasibility of this change. This item was continued for further discussion. NEW BUSINESS 5. Meeting date at Seven Springs Fire Station The commissioners discussed meeting at the Seven Springs Fire Station under the Santa Clara County Fire District's report portion of the agenda. REPORTS Santa Clara County Fire District Battalion Chief Dan Dunlap reviewed the monthly reports for January, February, and March. Battalion Chief Dunlap indicated that there was not much to report except for an increase in call volume due to the recent storms and incidences of small fires. Further discussion focused on property easements and the responsible parties for minimizing fire danger. Battalion Chief Dunlap also indicated that he would contact the commission on potential meeting dates and times at the Sevens Springs Fire Station. Santa Clara County Sheriff Captain John Hirokawa reviewed the sheriffs report in regards to response times, priority rankings and goals for the unit. Further discussion involved the possibility of increasing sheriff enforcement and Captain Hirokawa explained the process for setting and increasing staffing levels. Captain Hirokawa also reviewed the report in regards to crimes and the patrol unit and traffic unit numbers. Captain Hirokawa updated the commission on the prevalence of residential burglaries in the community. The officers have had a lot of contact with residents of the Valley Green Apartments, who are on parole or probation. Captain Hirokawa indicated that officers periodically conduct parole and probation searches and make arrests every few months. Further discussion ensued about other incidences of burglary in the area. Captain Hirokawa indicated that burglars were commonly caught when someone called in suspicious activity and when officers conducted more car stops. Captain Hirokawa also talked about increasing community awareness of Fugitive Watch through the Courier Newspaper, the Los Gatos Daily, and by distributing flyers to merchants. Commissioner Nina Daruwalla offered translation services for the flyers, and Captain Hirakawa indicated that they would distribute them to the community. 2 Commissioner's Reports Commissioner Charles Caldwell asked that two items be added to the next agenda. The first concerned the discrepancy between the bike lane striping and the reflectors on the NE side of Miller Avenue between Phil Lane and Bollinger Road. The second involved the status of the speed lights that the city was scheduled to receive. The commission agreed to ask Captain John Hirokawa about the status of the equipment at the next commission meeting. Commissioner Hugh Riddell inquired about the feasibility of the street parking in front of the new Whole Foods site. Assistant Director Glenn Goepfert indicated that the Public Works department has required that the street parking be removed and that the Planning Commission has also recommended its removal. Commissioner Charles Caldwell inquired about the status of the public phone at the library. Assistant Director Glenn Goepfert indicated that the plans were in process and that the placement of the phone was imminent. Commissioner Nina Daruwalla asked that the commission focus more on emergency preparedness and community outreach as a goal. Further discussion ensued (side 2 ofthe tape - no recording). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS . Approval of minutes May 12,2005, regular meeting June 9, 2005, regular meeting December 8,2005, regular meeting February 9.2006, regular meeting . Commission Goals . Commission meeting schedule - frequency of meetings . De Anza - SCB pedestrian movement . Emergency Preparedness and Community Outreach . Meeting date at Seven Springs Fire Station . Miller Avenue bike lane striping . Senior Center Pedestrian Crossing to the Oaks . Status of the Radar Speed Signs ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. ~ 8. Svvui0 Karen B. Guerin Administrative Assistant 3