19. School safety incentivesOFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CUPERTINO
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 950143255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3223 • FAX: (408) 777-3368
SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 1
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2009
SUBJECT:
Approve the allocation of approximately $29,000 in unspent funds in the "Law Enforcement Santa
Clara County Sheriff's Contract" account to f scat year 2009-10 for funding of school safety
incentives.
BACKGROUND:
On May 20, 2008 Council addressed safety concer.~ns around the city by allocating $303,315 toward
Safety Projects (see attachment A). There were four parts to the project of which I would like to
provide a report back to Council on part 1 of the funding.
1. Traffic Safety Consultant study - $30, ~ 20
Motor Units provide direct enforcemelit - $49,000
2. Improvements to McClellan /Lincoln Elementary School area - $47,700
3. Additional Locations for safety improti~ements - $65,000
4. School Resource Officer - $110,895
STAFF REPORT:
The Traffic Safety Consultant went to each of the schools located in the Ciry. He periodically
evaluated the drop-off and pick-up times around each of the schools. He made contact with staff and
citizens at the schools to address traffic and safety concerns. He staggered his times and days to
assure that he was receiving an accurate picture oi'the problems. He provided a report back to me in
January 2009, and then provided a presentation to the Public Safety Commission on February 12,
2009. His report included comments around 14 schools in the city. His report included the following
suggestions:
1. Collins Elementary -place additional "NO PARKING" signs along NB Blaney, south of
the bus loop entrance.
2. Eaton Elementary - Add an additional "QUEUE LANE ONLY" sign on Suisun.
3. Garden Gate Elementary - Place a "ST'OP SIGN" on SB Castine at Garden Gate.
4. Sedgwick Elementary -Increase the sc-lar panel size for the cross-walk lights and add a
flashing amber signal overhead to alert. drivers in traffic of pedestrians in the cross-walk.
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5. Hyde Middle School -Paint "KEEP CLEAR" in the WB Ianes of Bollinger in the
intersection of Hyde Avenue. Add additional delineators on Bollinger just West of Hyde
and at the bus loop exit.
These suggestions were the easy fix solutions to address safety concerns noted around the schools.
The remaining schools, although at times appeaz congested with traffic, had no significant safety
concerns that were not already being addressed.
Unfortunately, the Traffic Consultant was unable to provide the amount of time anticipated, and did
not have the opportunity to complete much more than the initial analysis of the schools noted above.
I have a complete report addressing all 14 schools available in hard copy, but have provided the
suggested areas of concern that can be immediately addressed by Public Works at a very low cost. He
did not get into an in-depth evaluation of significant changes needed to address safety concerns, not
just around schools, but in other locations throughout the city as expected. He also did not have the
opportunity to address the "Safe Routes to School Program" and the initial identification of a Task
Force to implement a program as anticipated.
We did complete the initial survey of the schools regarding current use of walk/bike%arpool at the
end of the school year in June 2008. I have attached the results received as Attachment B.
The Traffic Consultant Position did not accomplish many of the objectives that I had presented to
Council on May 20, 2008, but he did provide a good evaluation of traffic/pedestrian safety around the
schools in the city.
The Motor Unit enforcement around the schools throughout the school year had a very positive effect
on traffic and driver education. Their presence at both drop-off and pick-up times provided direction
to assist with the flow of traffic, and help address the safety concerns for students and pedestrians in
the area. I have received numerous comments about their effectiveness and demeanor with residents
and parents throughout the year. The units have consistently made themselves available to work the
additional hours around the schools in both mornings and afternoons.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Since the Traffic Consultant did not have time to study and address the safety concems around
schools and the city as expected, there is approximately $29,000 remaining from the original $30,720
allocated to his study. I have passed many of the remaining WalkBike/Carpool programs to be
evaluated and implemented on to the Public Safety Commission. Many of the incentives to complete
these programs and implement them will require funding. It is recommended that the remaining
approximate $29,000 be rolled over to Fiscal Year 2009/2010 to fund these projects. Council has
provided direction and support to continue with these programs, and Council has also suggested
providing funding for incentives. The unused money will fund the incentives and programs for the
upcoming Fiscal Year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT•
None. The money is already allocated, and can roll over. It will assist Council in not having to locate
an amount to dedicate to the WalkBike/Carpool incentive program.
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Submitted by:
Approved for submission to the City Council:
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Terry Calderone, Sheriff's Office Davi W. Knapp, City Manager
Attachment A: Funding allocation approved by Council May 20, 2009
Attachment B: School survey regarding current use of walkJbike/carpool
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Attachment A
Proposal Number Cost each Hours Total Cost
Traffic Safety Consultant 1 $32 per hr 960 hrs $30,720
Motor Units on Overtime (2) 2 hrs per day $70 per hour 700 hours $49,000
subtotal $79,720 $79,720
I~ mprovements to McClellan 1 Lincoln Elem
Move existing Crosswalk/Relocate 1 $32,000
this Crosswalk/develop curb lines
Placement of no Right Turn sign 1 $300
Placement of no Left Turn Sign 1 $1,900
Striping of Roadways/Parking Lot Several areas DPW $4,500
Placement of Knockdown poles 10 $7,000
Placement of Crosswalk Knockdowns 3 $2,000
subtotal $47,700 $47,700
Flashing Crosswalk Lights- 2 $ 12,500.00 $20,000
Sedgewick Elementary*
Installation 2 $ 12,500.00 $20,000
subtotal $40,000 $40,000
Flashing Crosswalk Lights- 1 $12,500 $12,500
Garden gate Elementary*
Installation 1 $12,500 $12,500
subtotal $25,000 $25,000
Totallmprovements $192,420
*Refer to Diagram
SRO -One Year $110,895
Grand Total $303,315
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Attachment B
Safe Routes To School Student~frrival and Departure Totals
June 2008 Data
School Number Walk Bike School Family Carpool Transit Other
of Bus Vehicle (Skateboard,
Students Scooter,
Inline
Skates, etc.
Eaton 30 11 1 0 15 2 0 1
Elementary
Collins 89 26 3 0 49 8 0 3
Elementary
Hyde 154 39 8 1 71 32 2 1
Middle
Garden 598 133 12 2 355 84 2 10
Gate
Elementary
Lincoln 401 76 11 15 238 54 0 7
Elementary
Regnart 638 115 35 26 381 68 0 13
Elementary
Sedgwick 536 113 12 43 335 25 0 8
Elementary
Kennedy 433 98 34 4 264 20 0 13
Middle
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