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PSC 06-08-06 ~ rr CITY OF CUPEt~TINO MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION JUNE 8, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Charles Caldwell, Fari Aberg, Nina Daruwalla Commissioners Absent: Hugh Riddell, Jay Cena Staff Present: Glenn Goepfert, Assistant Director of Public Works Others Present: , Santa Clara County Fire Department Captain John Hirokawa, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 12, 2005, regular meeting June 9, 2005, regular meeting December 8, 2005, regular meeting February 9, 2006, regular meeting. April 13, 2006, regular meeting The commission approved the minutes of April 13, 2006 as amended. The commission continued the minutes of May 12, 2005, June 9, 2005, December 8, 2005, and February 9, 2006 due to lack of quorum. OLD BUSINESS l. Residential Burglaries Chairperson Charles Caldwell indicated that Mayor Richard Lowenthal was interested in being updated on the status of the residential burglaries in the area and that the mayor encouraged the commissions' continued involvement in public safety. The mayor also wanted to ensure that the community was adequately informed through the Cupertino Courier. The commissioners discussed ways in which they could educate the community and provide training opportunities. 2. Meeting date at Seven Springs Fire Station Assistant Director Glenn Goepfert reminded the commission that a meeting date for the Sevens Springs Fire Station would be scheduled at a later date. 3. Street Smarts Assistant Director Glenn Goepfert provided a brief overview of the program. Chairperson Charles Caldwell informed the new commissioners that he would provide them with more information. Further discussion ensued about funding sources for the program. 4. Radar Speed Signs Chairperson Charles Caldwell updated the commission on the implementation of radar speed signs in the city. Chairperson Caldwell also indicated that Mayor Richard Lowenthal was very interested in the use of the signs, especially around school zones. Assistant Director Glenn Goepfert informed the commission that they could make a recommendation that the city outline a policy for the use of radar speed signs and to make it a future budget priority. 5. Commission Goals The commissioners discussed the following topics as goals: School Safety Community Survey Emergency Preparedness Public outreach and education on public safety topics The commission agreed to facilitate and promote better outreach in the community through various languages on topics related to safety. Vote: 3-0 Chairperson Charles Caldwell expressed an interest in improving safety around school zones and working with the school principles in effort to accomplish this task. The commission further discussed measures for safety and community outreach. The commission agreed to survey the community on public safety concerns in order to establish future commission goals. Vote: 3-0 NEW BUSINESS 6. Senior Center Pedestrian Crossing to the Oaks Chairperson Charles Caldwell provided some background information in regards to placing a crosswalk between the Senior Center and the Oaks Shopping Center. He also mentioned, ~ according to Assistant Director Glenn Goepfert, that funds were allotted for the project and that the crosswalk was in progress. Assistant Director Glenn Goepfert updated the commission on the current status of the project and indicated that there was a mid-block crosswalk design for the area, which included in-pavement lighting, an island, and a gateway appearance. 7. Community Watch Chairperson Charles Caldwell indicated that there was a desire to see more ARKS, disaster shelters, in place and a location for them. Commissioner Nina Daruwalla mentioned that the ARKS were typically located on school sites and that some schools did not have the space or funding to participate. Commissioner Daruwalla suggested that perhaps the city could assist with placement of an Ark, so that schools would have the ability to purchase equipment for it. Commissioner Daruwalla also recommended that this item be included in the community survey in order to generate community feedback and input of the program. 8. Community Survey The commission discussed this item under the commission goal portion of the agenda. REPORTS Santa Clara County Fire District A representative from Santa Clara County Fire Department reviewed the fire district report in regards to call volume and incidences of small fires. He indicated that the call volume was at regular levels and that there had not been any calls of significance. He also talked about one fire incident that took place at Cupertino High School and informed the commission about the potential fire danger for this season due to an aggressive growth in grass that has dried out. Santa Clara County Sheriff Captain John Hirokawa reviewed the sheriff's report in regards to burglaries, traffic and patrol unit numbers. He indicated that residential burglaries have increased for the Month of May and that the department made several arrests. He also indicted that narcotics arrests have been high in number in response to an increase in patrol units and car stops. Further discussion ensued about the dinnertime burglaries and the possibility that the culprits have not been apprehended. Captain Hirokawa talked about continued community outreach in an effort to alert residents and provide them with safety tips. Chairperson Charles Caldwell inquired about the possibility of a drug rehab center being located in the City of Cupertino. Captain John Hirokawa confirmed that the facility was located in Cupertino and that the center contracts with the Federal Government to provide rehab programs. Captain Hirokawa also mentioned that the company was not required to go through the city use permit process because they are part of the Federal Government. Chairperson Charles Caldwell inquired if there had been any problems with the child molesters in the area. Captain John Hirokawa didn't mention any problems in the area but did inform the commission that sex offenders were more likely to re-offend in a city where they don't reside and that the sheriff's department periodically monitors registered sex offenders. Commissioner's Reports - None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m. ~ Karen B. Guerin Administrative Assistant