BPC 06-09-04
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING
September 9, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Cena, Chen, Chang (arrived 7:14 p.m.)
Riddell, Caldwell
Glenn Goepfert, Assistant Director of Public Works
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Deborah Yvonne Hill, 10802 Wilkinson Drive, stated that a vehicle struck her eight years ago.
Since that time, she has had several incidents in which she was nearly involved in accidents. She
asked that speed humps be installed on Wilkinson Drive, more stop signs be placed on streets
heavily used by pedestrians, and that speed laws be enforced on Hyannisport.
REPORTS
Santa Clara County Sheriff - The commissioners reviewed the July and August reports. It was
reported that there was a fatality accident in the parking lot at Cupertino Village in August and a
decrease in the number of burglaries and vandalism in the City. Discussion followed regarding
traffic statistics presented in the report.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Asst. Director Goepfert made a correction to the June 10, 2004 minutes. In the second
paragraph, Comm. Cena's name was misspelled. In the fourth paragraph under Old Business,
Comm. Caldwell was cited as making the motion and second of a resolution. The tape will be
reviewed to identify who made the motion and second. There is also a typo near the end of the
first page, "...bubble up and now force the cover off'. This word "now" will be changed to
"not".
Due to the fact that there was not a quorum of those present at the June, July, and August
meetings, none of the minutes could be approved. The minutes will be brought back for the
October meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Monta Vista High traffic task force organization and second letter. Consider next moves _
Approve letter
Organization and agenda, composition, number of meetings, meeting dates
Last month, the commission decided to draft a follow-up letter. Suggested changes, such as
adding students to the composition of the task force and adding McClellan Road, Orange,
Imperial, and Byrne A venues to the list of streets, were incorporated into the letter. Asst.
Director Goepfert requested that some emphasis be given to the Street Smarts program and the
education aspect to get the schools involved. Discussion followed regarding the format of the
first meeting and the guidelines for conducting business.
In response to a question about the number of commissioners who could attend the task force
meetings, Asst. Director Goepfert informed those present that they could appoint a member or
two to receive input. The members would then report back to the full Commission.
By consensus, the commissioners agreed to send a letter to school and district officials
(superintendents, board members, principals and assistants) scheduling a task force meeting in
November. Others who should be contacted are PTA members, residents, and students. The
letter will contain a deadline to submit responses. Asst. Director Goepfert will make suggestions
regarding the wording of the letter and submit a draft for approval at the October 14 meeting
under Old Business. The Commission will then determine the structure of the meetings based on
the number of responses to the letter.
Comm. Riddell was unanimously appointed in absentia as the task force representative for the
Public Safety Commission. If he accepts the appointment, the Commission directed that he
follow up with the Lincoln Elementary School principal to put together a joint meeting to discuss
the Monta Vista and Lincoln School traffic safety problem.
2. Stelling Crosswalk at Alves/Quinlan Center
Asst. Director Goepfert reported that staff has looked at this issue and determined that a southern
crossing, south of Alves is the preferable location. However, a project, which includes hardscape
work (handicap ramp and some adjacent sidewalk), would cost approximately $8,000. A less
expensive alternative is to eliminate is work and install painting and signage only. The City will
take some type of action, but until the City Council agrees to commit funding, staff is unable to
inform the Commission of the extent of the project.
This item will be held over as an update item under Old Business
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Sidewalk gap on Stevens Creek Boulevard - Commissioner Caldwell
Due to Comm. Caldwell's absence, this item was continued to the next meeting.
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COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Comm. Cena reported that he has been straw polling Garden Gate. With 700 children attending
the school, he has seen only 10 bicycles at the bike rack. He stated that he is attending a Street
Smarts meeting in San Jose on September 30. An overview of this program will be presented,
along with other agencies' program updates.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Stelling sidewalk and Monta Vista traffic letter (Old Business), sidewalk gap on Stevens Creek
Boulevard (New Business), Street Smarts (Report), and Comm. Riddell's update on his
discussion with the Lincoln Elementary principal will all be discussed at the October meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
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Carol Shepherd
Administrative Assistant
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