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1985 - 1994 PSC Minutes PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 1 of 7 MINUTES 1985-1994 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION DATE MINUTES DATE MINUTES MEETING DATE APPROVED DISTRIBUTED F /-/3-6/ 1117 ,z —/0 9V 7- IV - -7 sy p— ii i0 i-ate-9 b -7-TWIF AdIlk CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 950,14 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY CO,%DIISSION, HELD JANUARY 1.0, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALEFCRNIA ,. :30 p.m. CALL TOORDER The nvLeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Keating. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Keating, Delucchi and Guimont. Commissioner Todd arrived at 7:40 Commissioners Absent : Commissioner Brucker Staff Present : None GLICStS Present : Doug Sporleder, Central Fire Distrizt Sargent Bravo, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Read and amended to indicate Commissioner GuiMOnt had questioned the absence of the specific subject matter of "earthquake", not just the word in the existing Cupertino Emergency Plan. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None ORAL COo[4UNICATIONS None REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE Chief Sporleder submiLted the Monthly Activity Report for the Central Fire WsLrict. lie also advised the conuniss.ion that the new hazardous Materials Response Vehicle was available for their review as agreed to at their December meeting. (Please see OLD BUSINESS) IMF�TM77�17 7W ■ Page 2 REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Sargent Bravo indicated that Crime statistics for December indicated an overall. decrease in the number of reported incidetiLs. Total of 1680 in 1984 vs 2109 in 1983. Petty thefts have increased, however. Stolen property totaled $170,805 and recoveries totaled $46,625. In response to Commissioner Delucchi, Sargent Bravo '.r-dicated the Sheriff's department had received approval for the use of cycles, .-id hopes to implement their use in March or April.. coLD BUSINESS Commission went to the parking area of City Hall with Chief Sporleder to be introduced to the Haz-Mat vehicle recently outfitted by Central Fire, it is the first of the vehicles supplied by the state to be in the field. The Hazardous Materials Response Team comprised of Captain Hal Chance, Hal Rooney and Joi,-n Chew were introduced. The vehicle is based at Quito station and will be located at Seven Springs development, when that facility is available. The original vehicle and equipment was in the $85,000 to $95,000 range and an additional $15,000 to $20,000 was spent by Central Fire for further outfitting. The vehicle is available on a County-wide basis and represents a true "community" effort. It is available for dispatch at the request of any agency. Commission was impressed with the knowledge and dedication shown by the members of the team. Member John Chew was outfitted in the complete suit used in the response effort and the Commission was interested in the mobility and life support aspects of the suit. It is obviou •ly difficult to respond effectively with limited oxygen supply and mobility - Chief Chance pointed out to Commission that the objective is to identify and isolate, not to do laborious clean up procedures w1iich must be time consuming and involve much more than response. It was surprising to Commission, that the City Council had not taken advantage of an invitation to inspect the equipment, especially in light of the recent community interest in all aspects of the question of Hazardous Materials. NEW BUSINESS Commission invited Mr. Reed Starmer, Night Code Enforcement Officer to address their meeting of February 14 regarding an overview of typical activities from his perspective. Bob Urista will be asked to re-invite him. Commission will ask Mr. Urista to contact the County Communications office to arrange for an overview of the operation of the 911. system. There has been a good deal of concern in the Community for the effectiveness of the system and Commission would appreciate the opportunity to review the progress to date. Commissioner Guimont asked Commission to agendize the topic of Community Preparedness - noting a program in the Oak Del Ranch area which she had heard was a Neighborhood Preparedness program involving home and neighborhood response for earthquake and chemical emergency awareness and preparedness. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. ui W-7 M V 0 CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD FEBRUARY 14, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Keating. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Keating, Todd and Delucchi Commissioner Guimont arrived at 7:40 p.m Commissioners Absent Commissioner Brucker Staff Present Robert Urist—._ Community Services Officer KatlyBl:-ciklow-n, Community Affairs Officer Guests Present Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The Community Services Officer read to the Commission a letter received from Mr. Ken Newman regarding a proposed "Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day" in Cupertino. This program is being encouraged by the Cupertino Jaycees who are suggesting that the City become involved by sponsoring other waste diversion programs. The Commission directed Urista to discuss the ,)roposal with the City Manager especially the cost factor. The Commission wiil conduct a special meeting in March to continue the discussion. Todd suggested that the Jaycees solicit support from the corporate sector. Commissioner Todd received a letter from Daniel Filice, County Communications, inviting the Commission to tour the communication facilities during the next meeting, March 14, 1985. The Commission will meet at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. and then travel to the Communications Center. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Connissioner Delucchi attended the Mayor's luncheon and reported the discussion regarding payment for security during the visit of President Reagan. It appears the issue will "die" as the cost for a court suit would exceed the cost for the security. There is no space available in Cupertino for the construction of a new Post Office. The existing Post Office will probably be remodeled. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Chief Sporleder submitted the Monthly Activity Report for the Central Fire District. There has been a raise in the number of calls for Emergency Medical response. Kathy Blackburn inquired as to the ratio of elderly people receiving Emergency Medical Treatment to younger people. Sporleder replied that there are no numbers regarding age groups with which to make a comparison. The increased number of calls regarding elderly people is due to more elderly being cared for at home. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT There was no representative present. OLD BUSINESS Reid Starmer will be re-invited to attend Commission meetings in March. NEW BUSINESS The Public Safety Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. , March 14 and then tour County Communication Center. Guimont will discuss "Neighborhood Safety Awareness" during the April meeting. Chief Sporleder stated that Central Fire District is developing a "Water Safety" program to be presented May 18, 1985 at Vasona Lake from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kathy Blackburn, Community Affair's Officer for the City of Cupertino, was introauced and described her duties. Her, job is to publicize the various programs of the City and Commissions. "Safety Tips" for the month of March will be Hazardous Materials in the home. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. d, Respe ull sub i r Ksota rt obe t C. Uri Community Services Officer O CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD MARCH 14, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:00 p.t,�. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Keating at 7:00 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Keating, Todd, Guimont and Brucker Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Delucchi Staff Present: Robert Urista, Community Services Officer ® MINUTE'S OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING e Approved by Commission. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Bob Urista passed out to the Commission a draft copy of a report to the City Council regarding the proposed Household Poison Collection Day. The Commission read the report and recommended alternative #1 be approved by the City Council. ORAL COMMUNICATION None. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Prepared report passe, out to Commission. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Not present. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. so that Commission could travel to Santa Clara County Couanunications Center for a tour of the facilities. A tour of the facility was conducted by Joel Healy. Respectfully submitt d, Robert C. Urista Community Services Officer CITY OF CLM.ET.fIN0 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino;, ,P'.ifornia 95014 Telephone! (4V8) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD APRIL 11, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Keating at 7:30 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Keating, Guimont, Brucker and Deluccbi Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Todd Sta'A:.f Present: Robert Urista, Community Services Officer MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Approved by the Commission. WRI'7TEN COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Commission discussed the tour of the County Communication Center on March 14, and the concept of establishing Cupertino's own Communication Center. Chief Sporleder stated that City Manager, Mr. Quinlan, had mentioned that the City Council h d authorized hiring a consultant to study our system and needs. The Commission also discussed potential jurisdictional problems. Commissioner Guimont talked about the Mayor's Luncheon she attended and explained Pat Ryan's comments on the library explansion plans. She also talked about the Cable TV and Energy Commissions. Pat's Commission was happy with the plans for Linda Vista Park. She explained the Cupertino and Los Gatos grant request for a neighborhood earthquake preparedness project. She asked about the Santa Clara County 911 emergency system and asked to be kept informed as there was no information available at this time. Commissioner Guimont requested input from Angelo Chancellor, Central Fire District Public Information Officer, regarding any new programs of Central Fire District. Commissioner Keating asked Commissioner Guimont to interface with the City Manager's office regarding the grant for Cupertino and Los Gatos. Nil 1; ?pry 1� NNW 71 71 -Mm W REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Chief Sporleder reported that fire loss for the first three months in Cupertino was considerably higher than last year at this time. Chief Sporleder handed aut copies of the new release for "Household Poisons Collection Day." Commissioner Keating asked if Central Fire District can enter private premises to enforce hazard material ordinance. The Public Safety Commission supports the collection day program. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT No Sheriff's Department representative was present. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Guimont pointed outthat literature on earthquake safety had not been made available as of this date. This was due to the fact that the material has not yet been received at City Hall. The Commission requested that R. Urista interface with Kath Blackburn, Community Affairs Officer, on articles in the Cupertino Scene regarding safety issues. The Commission requests a report back on safety issues printed and a weekly meeting with Kathy. The Chairman requests that he be notified immediately of any "hot" topics that would be of interest. Commissioner Guimont is to determine if the Senior Center has received any offer from the Red Cross or material regarding earthquake safety information. NEW BUSINESS "A Day at the Lake" scheduled for May 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. is being advertised in Red Cross pamphlets and Sunset Magazine. The coordinator of the event is 'tom Von-Tornell of Central Fire District. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert C. Urista Community Services Officer CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, California 95014 Telephone: (408) 252-4505 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD MAY 9, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman; Keating at 7:30 p.m. SALU^CE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Keating, Todd and Guimont Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Brucker and Delucchi Staff Present: Robert Urista, Community Services Officer Guests Present: Dick Thaxton, Central Fire District MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved by the Commission. WRITTEN COMK(jN1CATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Assistant Chief Thaxton reported on the fire in the old cannery building on Bubb Road. Central Fire District received a copy of plans for the proposed fire station at Seven Springs. Thaxton also stated that City Council approved the lot size for the fire station and lease agreement from the City. The lease will run for thirty years at a cost of one dollar per year. Chairman Keating and the Public Safety Commission recommended early implementation of development of Seven Springs Station. WWI REPORT FROM SAP_irA CLARA COUNTY SfERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Not present. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner. Guimont contacted Kathy Blackburn and Nancy McGuinness regarding Red Cross earthquake preparedness information available to the Senior Center. Guimont also contacted Jill Cody of Los Gatos regarding their plan and found that it has not been written as yet. Guimont will keep in contact with her. She also checked with local schools and found they received the "e:c*mic book" type of information booklet and was distributed to grades 1-3. Guimont explained the handout material she obtained from the fair held at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds on April 20 during earthquake week. The Commission proposed that earthquake preparedness week be publicized well in advance next year. NEW BUSINESS The Public Safety Commission would like to invite all Neighborhood Watch Coordinators to appear before the Commission during the June meeting with comments and concerns relative to the program and relationship with the City. Assistant Chief Thaxtaa reminds the public to attend "a day at the lake" activities to be held May 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Zal— �` v Robert C. Urista Community Services Officer P.S. Chairman Keating wishes to remind all Commission members to please return to Cheryl Guimont all School District Emergency plans they may have. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD JULY 11, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:35 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Keating at 7:35 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Keating, Delucchi, Cuimont and Brucker Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Todd Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the June 13, 1985 meeting were approved by the Commission. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Keating summarized a letter received from Mrs. Bea Gardner, who is the Neighborhood Watch leader for Homestead Villa. It was a copy of a letter sent to the City Manager making certain requests of City staff. ORAL COMMUNICATION Staff reported that the Community Services Officer program had been expanded to two Community Services Officers and a contract employee, half-time clerical support, managed by the Assistant to the City Manager. The second CSO should come on board August 1st. The Commission and Staff would like to develop measure- ments for effectiveness to be applied to the new expanded program. Some of the criteria would be the general appearance of the City, the speed with which vio- lations are corrected, and any cost savings that might be realized by a reduction of incident reports from the Sheriff's department. Staff also reported to the Commission the events surrounding the gasoline spill at the Gemco 76 Station, July 9th. The Commission was informed that the contractor involved has beer, contacted and told that he would be responsible for all the cleanup costs in- volved. City Staff is now gatherin.a those figures. Staff also reported that a consultant has been hired and is currently evaluating the technical and the financial feasibility of the City conducting its own emergency communications in light of the kinds of fees that the County will begin charging for such service. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Not present. The Commission recognizes that in light of the major fire fighting effort at Lexington reservoir it is quite understandable that the District was not in attendance, but would like a report of this major fire at the next meeting. ',.. -.s t'fri xs., ' ,a vS tvi.. ` .4 •I ' REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Not present. Staff was to contact the Sheriff's department and ask for attendance. Also they would like input from the Sheriff's department regarding er.fective measure- ments for Community Services Officer program. OLD BUSINESS Staff was asked to bring a report or. the household poison collection day to the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS For the next meeting the CSO effectiveness measurements. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, $ K. R 5 Assistant to a City Manager cs 4 . MINUTES CF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JUNE 12, 1985 IN THE CO14FERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. ROIL CALL: Commissioners Present: Jerrold Keating, Ron L. Todd and Norman Delucc:hi Commissioners Absent: Cheryl Guimont and Rochelle Brucker Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Dick Thaxton, Central Fira Disfi_ict Guests: Bob Mulford and Fran Lewis, Saratoga Public Safety Commissioners Bea and Bob Gardner, Neighborhood Watch Program, Homestead Villas Sue Olson, Laurelhurst Staff was asked by the Chair to invite the Sheriff to send a representative to the Commission mretings; there has not been one for the past eight months. Mrs. Gardner, of Homestead Villas Neighborhood Watch Program, asked what the com- mission was all. about. The Chairman explained the commission's functions and re- sponsibilities. A report from the Central Fire District was received. There was only one fire in a dip tank during the month of May. Commissioner Deiucchi pointed out that Fire Fighter Tonnell had received a commendation for putting together a. water safety program. OLD BUSINESS: There was none. NEW BUSINESS: Neighborhood Watch Program representatives were asked to explain what their program is about and what the impact is� Ms. Olson said that the Laurelhurst neighborhood is into its second year and have had only two burglaries since the program was put into effect. They had not participated in operation identifica- tion, which the Commission brought to their attention, but will be happy to do so. There are ninety-six homes in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. Mrs. Bea Gardner began hei neighborhood watch program three months ago as a result of a day time burglary of a working couple. There are eighty houses in the Homestead Villa tract and there have been no burglaries. Howe,- _r, Mrs. Gardner has some concern about paying for posters and the erection of signs in her neighborhood. She has tried to contact neputy Franza as well as other people with the Sheriff's Department. She's been referred to Bob Urista. Mr. Urista went to one neighborhood meeting, but was un- able to make a second. Mrs.. Gardn:,r's concerns are the establishment of the street signs, cost for window posters sayitig an individual household is participating, and the coordination with other neighborhood block organizations. Barbara Brown agreed to contact the other neighborhood watch programs in order to put them in touch with each other for support and information. Mrs. Gardner also requested crime reports for 'tier neighborhood similar to the ones that Laurelhurst is receiving from the Community Service Officer. ANIAN VaiMil MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SA:ETY COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 12, 1985 Chairman Keating explained the history of the neighborhood watch programs; retaying that signs were not enough to keep burglars out, and that it requires 80% neighborhood participation in order to have the signs erected so that tney would be meaningful. signs. The Commission further has agreed that when 80% of the neiFjiborhood participates in the operation identification that the Commission will pay t0r the signs to go up in the street. Staff was requested to ask for fivers and brochures from the Attorney General's office providing instructions and guideline:: for neighborhood programs. Both neighborhood watch chairmen agreed that the program is good for the neighborhood but takes a great deal of time. The Commission asked that any reports sent to the neighborhood watch groups should also be sent to the Commission members. It: was suggested that a neighborhood watch progress report should perhaps appear in the Cupertino Scene encouraging other neighborhoods to begin such a pro- grain. Along the lines of the neighborhood watch program were a number of other things neighborhoods wanted to address, including earthquake preparedness informa- tion. The Chair also suggested the impact on building code changes for future plann- ing might be agendized in the future. Saratoga Public Safety Commission has been in existence for approximately eighteen months, it has five members and the Sheriff's department attends when it's appropriate. They also 'iave representatives from Saratoga'a Fire District and Central Fire District. Commission Chair Mulford explained the Community Services Officer program that has been in place for approximately one year in the City of Saratoga. In addition, the City of Saratoga has four neighborhood watch programs currently operating. The Saratoga Public Safety Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Community Center. The Public Safety Commissioners also sponsored two receptions for Deputy Sheriff Officers to thank them for their contribution in Saratoga. Both receptions were very success- ful. Staff was asked to report back at the next meeting on the household poisons collection day. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully Sumitted: �2610_1110� Bar}�3ra K. B wn, Ass-stant t the City Manager !III P04101I _MM mlwvm MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD SEPTLNBER 12, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7-35 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Keating at 7:35 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Keating, Guimont, and Brucker Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Todd and Delucchi Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Betty Snowden and Chief Doug Sporleder MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the August 15, 1985 meeting were approved by the Commission. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Todd's resignation was read. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Community Services Officer Betty Snowden was introduced to the Commission, and the Commission to her. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTI Staff wasn' t sure there would be a quorum and told Sheriff's representatives not to attend. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT August Fire Report distributed. Three-quarters of the year report will be avail- able in October. So far this year there's been more fires and greater losses than the year before. A couple of large fires have thrown off the year to date statistics. Posters from school children will be displayed in City Hall for Fire Prevention Week October 7-13, 1985. August 1986 the Commission needs to address a poster contest for the beginning of the school year. OLD BUSINESS General discussion of code enforcement/community services program effectiveness measurements. Response time to complaints and final resolution seems the most relevant service measure. Cost savings have too many variables to give meaningful information. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING — September 12, 1985 Page Two Chairman Keating suggested that various complaints be prioritized when establishes:;; response standards. Visibility and community presentations are an important part of the program. A reporting system and the establishment of program goals needs to be established before effectiveness measurements are finalized. NEW BUSINESS None at this time. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Respectfully sbmitted, i ARBARA K. , : ASSISTANT THE CITY MANAGER �7 ; ITIINI�WT_11"W1 ,__ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD AUGUST 15, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:35 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting ws called to order by Chairman. Keating at 7:35 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Keating and Delucchi Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Guimont, Brucker and Todd Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager, Lt. Keenan Kirby, Capt. Darrold Thomas and Chief Dan Barker Guest: Kathy Blackburn, Community Affairs Officer MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Minutcs of the July 11, 1985 meeting were approved by the Commission. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Chairman reported receipt of a flyer regarding the Cable T.V. program, "Ask the Mavor". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The first order of business was a report from Kathy Blackburn, Community Affairs Officer, about the household poison collection day sponsored by the City of Cupertino Jaycees, and with the support of Safety Specialists, Inc. One-hundred-and-twenty households participated and completed a questionaire. Based on the questionaire, four other cities and the City of Cupertino will hold collection days in the future beginning in the Spring of 1986; each city will have its own collection days, but citizens from all five cities can deposit in any city. We have budgeted approximately $10,000 to fund a future collection day. The collection day was determined to be quite a success; more than twice as much household poisons was collected than was anticipated, and according to the questionaires, there was an enthusiastic response by the citizens. In the future we will be collaborating with Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and maybe Palo Atto. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Captain Darrold Thomas was introduced to the Commission and in turn introduced Lieu- tenant Keenan Kirby. Lieutenant Kirby will be responsible for the patrol activities of the West Side Sub-Station, while Captain Thomas will be handling the administrative duties. Chairman Keating requested that the statistical reports, that are submitted to the City Council, also be submitted to the Public Safety Commission. Captain Thomas also distributed a reporting procedure used in the City of Saratoga for the Community Services Officer. WAN CINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING AUGUST 15, 1985 Page Two REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Dan Barker, of Central Fire District, presented the June and July fire reports to the Commission. He then provided us with a video and a slide show of the Lexington fire which took place in July. The fire began at 2:07 Sunday, July 7th and was con- tained July 12th, five days later'. 13,800 acres were burned in a 11 mile by 2 mile area in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Twenty-three homes were destroyed and lots of illegal dwellings were found (more than 19), also damaged. Thirty-five hundred people were evacuated and two-hundred-eighty engines were used to fight the fire. At the height of the fire 3,000 people were active. The feeding facilities was a very complex problem, and the cost is estimated at seven million dollars. The future concern is the loss of a valuable watershed and future erosion problems that are being anticipated. OLD BUSINESS Community Services Officer's effectiveness measures will be discussed at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS None, The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, BARBARA K. BROWN, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER !p MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELL OCTOBER 10, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Keating at 7:30 p.m. SALUTE rO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Keating, Guimont, Brucker and De).ucchi Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the C4ty Manager Betty Snowden, Community Services Officer Doug Sporleder, Mike Rock, Central Fire District Lt. Keenan Kirby, Sheriff's Department Guest: Richard "Skip" Stevens MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the September 12th meeting were approved as amended: Previous years posters from school children will be displayed in City Hall for Fire Prevention Week, October 7-1.3, 1985. No written or oral communications. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Attached is a report prepared by Mike Rock, Business Manager for Central Fire District, addressing the increased number and dollar loss for the first three- quarters of 1985 compared to 1984. Chairperson Keating suggested that knowing the ages of incendiaries could help the Commission target populations for public information. Chief Sporleder agreed to provide the age info at the end of the fiscal year. An open invitation was extended to Fire Investigator Bill Hardwick to address the Commission. Chief Sporleder reported Central Fire District contacted 26 schools in the dis- trict as part of their Fire Prevention Week activities. September Monthly Activity Report was submitted. A total of five fires (mo-athly average is fifteen) . REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Lt. Kirby reported a fourth motorcycle officer is in training. He will join the traffic patrols on the swing shift on completion of the training. Traffic officers are also receiving training designed by the CHP regardiag the regula- tion of big trucks. Tournament of Bands will be held this Saturday. Armed robberies start increasing just before the holivays. Lottery is increasing the cash-on-hand a , small stores, therefore, there is a greater potential for armed robberies. NMI R P0111 1 Pop"11 MR ] INUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING — OCTOBER 10, 1985 Page two "Avoid the Thirteen" will be starting again. SCSO will be meeting with Vallco about the measures needed due to the upcoming holidays. Commissioner Brucker suggested false alarms for vehicles may need to be addressed. Frequency and recidivism will be reviewed by SCSO to determine .1-f there is a need. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Richard "Skip" Stevens reported the formation of Cupertino Amateur Radio Emerg— ency Services (C.A.R.E.S.). There are 235 licensed ham operators in Cupertino. Hams have been active throughout the county emergency responses, pumpkin patrols, community races and the like. They are an extension of the eyes and ears of the community with the purpose assisting in public health and welfare. They do not intend to circumvent normal commercial communications. It is an opportunity to extend one's hobby into community service. Chief Sporleder praised the ham operators working the Lexington fire. Unlike other volunteers, the hams are organized, trained, and rehearsed, therefore, are truly helpful in an emergency. Chairperson Keating requested the C.A.R.E.S. bring any proposals to upgrade equipment to the Commission for consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, RBARA K. BR WN, Assistant to the City Aanager T CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 3071 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE SAN DOSE,CA 95128A499 SEWICE SINCE 1947 (408)378,4010 08 October 1985 TO: Cupertino Public Safety Commission^ FROM: Douglas G. Sporleder, Fire Chief tsl? SUBJECT: Fire Statistics; Months of January Through September, 1984 and 1985 I. FINDINGS A. GENERAL DISCUSSION Ask 1. In the first 9 months of 1985, the total number of fires (143) was 16% higher than for the same period in 1934. The months of June and July 1985 were particularly troublesome because of, the jump in vehicle fires. 2. Dwelling fires (houses, apartments and condominiums) were almost the same for the two 9-month periods (27 and 28 for 1984 and 1985 respectively) . 3. The monthly range of dollar loss in 1984 was $1, 500 to $267,450. The monthly range of dollar loss in 1985 was $2, 100 to $559, 750. The big loss in 1984 was for an apartment complex. In 1985, the Woeffle Cannery fire caused over $500,000 in lost property. The fires in both years are believed to have been started intentionally. 4. While intentionally started fires ( "sets") have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost property, many incendiary cases involved brush and grass. Note that in June 1984, 6 of the total 14 fires were incendiary, however, the property loss value was zero. ., "`4�pexti Public Safety Commission 'Page 2 B. LOOKING AT THE CHARTS + 1 . Table A: With the exception to the Woeffle Cannery, most of the fire loss value is related to dwelling units . 2. Chart A: The most active fire month was June 19$5-'The quietest month was September 1985. The average for the nine month period covering 1984 and 1985 was 15 fires per month. 3. Graph A: The .running total (cumulative) number of fires was similar for 1984 and 1985 until June 1985. 4. Graph B: The fire bug was busier in 1985 than in T'1 right from January 1985. S. Graph C: The Woeffle Cannery fire was in April 1985. That one fire caused the cumulative dollar loss to soar. Had that cannery fire not happened, the nine month totals for each year would be very similar. II. SUNHARY A. One fire can cause a distortion in fire statistics. B. Intentionally set fires sometimes cause the biggest dollar loss (cannery) and sometimes a small (or no) dollar loss (grass fires) . C. The number of fires determined to be incendiary is rising this year. D. The fire service is one based on emergencies and extreme swings in workload. The very nature of the business makes "planning for the average month" difficult. DGS:jmt cc: Mike Rock, Business Manager GAGE NO. 00001 10/08/85 ^' CENTRAL FIRE: REPORT OF CUPERTINO FIP.ES�.y_..-._ ---._._.-_.-__-__----.._.__-.--"-___. __-. •.._ ._ • �1 r - - MO.__Y&.- 5, S-LOSS 3_LOSS ! 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IijI , i � I } I ; II ; ( ii j - I � ,I��Igsjl I ' � , , I ' ; � i x IN �Wlffimlll MONTFII.Y ACTIVITY REPORT - CIMTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CITY OF Cupertino DATE' Septambei; -1985 Same Month This Year Last Year This Month Last Year FIRE RESPONSES To Date To Date 1 1 Public Assemb. 3 3 0 0 Educational 3 4 Institutional 1 1 1 1 Apartments 7 3 0 Hotels/Motels 0 � 0 3 Dwellings 21 24 0 1 Industrial 5 2 0 0 Stores/other 1 4 0 0 Storage 0 0 0 1 Grass/Brush 26 20 0 0 Const.-Unoccup. 0 1 3 7 Vehicles 52 44 0 4 Other Outdoor 8 17 Properties 0 0 All Other 16 0 5 18 TOTAL 14 3 1,23 . NON-FIRE RESPONSES 25 27 Alarm-No Fire 180 186 0 0 False Alarm 2 1 7 13 Public Service 84 111 29 29 AcciderLs - 191 230 0 0 Rescue 1 2 57 44 Emer .. Med. Care 460 416 1 3 Haz . Mat. 16 24 0 0 Incidents � L 119 116 TOTAL, 934 970 IN r - ,wr .^ ' ' ♦ •6 Y.W. 4 � MONT1MY ACTIVITY REPORT - CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CITY OF Cbgertino September 1985 Same Month FIRE CAUSES ' This Year Last Year This Month Last Year To Date To Date 1 3 Elec. 1quip. 23 19 d Heating App. 4 3 1 Smoking/Careless 9 7 1 Matches/Careless 1 11 0 . 2 Exposure 0 2 Sparks/Friendly 2 4 Sparks/Friction 2 ; Crash-11-80, etc- i ® Backfire 3 Fireworks 1 3 Incendiarism 45 5 0 Rekindle 1 0 0 Spontaneous 1 2 3 .7 Known-N/O Conseq 49 54 0 U.7;known/Undet. 3 1 5 18 TOTAL 143 123 RESPONSES BY COMPANY 102 97 Engine 1 843 807 20 31 Engine 101 267 313 22 30 Truck 1 250 308 36 37 Engine 7 361 390 MISC. ACTIVITIES 256 114 Company Insp. 1,240 721 0 Hydrants Tested 25 165 6 1 10 ' Lectures/Tours. . ,-_ 26_1 _ 51 1 .r PAGE 3 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CITY OF Cupertino September 1985 FIRE LOSS Same Month ' This Year Last Year This Month Last Year BUILDING FIRES To Date To Date 500 0 Public Assemb, __ ,700 _ 500 , 0 Educational 13,000 3,700 0 0 Institutional 50 50 0 250,000 Apartments 45,850 267,100 0 Hotel/Motel 0 0 3,100 Dwellings 224,400 71,350 0 1,000 Industrial 600,450 _ 1,200� 0 0 Stores/Offices 0 2,400 0 _ Storage 0 0 Ank 500 254,100 SUBTOTAL 888,450 346,300 OTHER PROPERTIES 0 200 Grass/Brush 350 350 0 0 Const/Unoccupied 0 0 1,600 12,900 Vehicles 44,150 76,650 0 250 Gcher-Outdoor Prop 2,000 6,400 1,600 13,350 SUBTOT?-1L 46,500 83,400 2, 100 267,450 1 GRAND TOTAL 934,950 429,700 FIRE CASUALTIES 0 0 Public Fire Deaths 0 0 0 0 _ Firefighter Deaths 0 0 0 0 Public Fire Injur 0_____ _ L0 3 _1 Firefighter Injury- 1 4 • ♦ CITY �'; yert o _ 5=tejnhpr 19A FIRE LOSS SUMMARY Same Month This Year Last Year This Month Last Year ro Date To Date, . 12 .44 Fires per 1000 Pop 3.46 3.55 51. 71 6,585.65 Fires Loss per 23,022.64 10,449.07 1000 Pop FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION 19 30 Fire Investigation 177 187 74 43 Inspection 485 369 12 _8 �' Const. Inspection 198 178 3 3 Site Inspection 35 30 1 2 Permit 4 28 39 20 Plan Review-Bldg 323 252 13 4 Plan Review-Site 95 104 2 6 Complaints 26 50 15 15 Public Education 90 77 38 49 Consultation 316 419 216 180 TOTALS 1,749 1,694 EAZ. MAT. PROGRAM 7 7 Inspections 60 76 10 8 Permits 85 75 29 16 Consultations 361 287 0 0 Complaints 3 5 1 0 Plan Review-Site 10 4 0 Plan Review-Bldg 10 3 1 1 Site Inspection 18 6 0 P 0 Public Education 0 4 48 32 TOTJILS 547 460 2/84 x x,. e-s t MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY, COMMISSION, HELD NOVEMBER 14, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Keating at 7:30 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Keating, Guimont, Delucchi, and Brucker (7:40) Commissioner absent: Todd Staff Present: Betty Snowden, Community Services Officer Chief Paxton, Central Fire District Lt. Keenan Kirby, Sheriff's Department MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the October IOth meeting were approved as amended: Last sentence, "upgrade equipment. . ." to read: upgrade City of Cupertino communications equip- ment, located downstairs at City Hall so as to interface with ham networks currently operating", ie. , RACES, CARES. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Chief Paxton submitted the October Monthly Activity Report, and noted that it had been a relatively quiet one for fire responses, with two vehicle fires and one industrial fire. Chairman Keating asked about the responsibility for clean up in cases such as the gas spill at Stevens Creek and Saich (former DiGas station) , and Chief Paxton replied that it was usually the spiller. Chairman Keating asked whether the time and costs has been settled for that instance, and whether Cupertino has recovered the costs; been required to pay Sunnyvale for damages; and what the mechanics of the process are. This was deferred to Barbara Brown to answer at the next meeting. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Lt. Kirby reported that the Sheriff Office deputies, trained in commercial truck violations had worked two days in the past month, stopping and citing equipment violations on Foothill at Stevens Creek. On the first day 13 trucks were stopped, and of the 13 three passed without citation, 3 were "dead-lined" (not allowed to continue without repair) , and the rest were cited for numerous violations. The second day resulted in: Out of ten stopped; one passed, and three dead-lined. The predominant violation was insufficient brakes, and the overall response from the truckers was positive. It was also noted that 85% of these fines reverted to the City. Lt. Kirby said that their next project is to work the trucks on De Anza Blvd. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING f- NOVEMBER 14, 1985 Community Services Officer, Betty Snowden, asked if the Sheriff's Office has the resources to work truck noise violations on Stevens Creek Blvd. , as the City had received numerous complaints from residents in the area. Lt. Kirby said that he would check into this. Lt. Kirby presented a set of traffic statistics which had been compiled with the use of a new computer at. the West Side Substation. He said that the com- puter usage was presently in its "infant stage" and that the information was a preview of possibilities it could be used for. Commissioner DeLucchi asked how jurisdiction lines were determined 'between S/O and Highway Patrol in the cases of Freeway ramps intersecting with City streets. Lt. Kirby explained that after the emergency works was done, it often required maps and measuring footage. Chairman Keating asked if the computer could determine problem areas in caves such as accidents on Stevens Creek and cross-streets where simultaneous U-turns and right-turns resulted in hazardous situations. This was discussed in light of limitations of the computer and actual sections cited after the determination of the cause of the accident. Commissioner Delucchi asked if the City's traffic engineering department is aware of the statistics for various intersections and Chairman Keating, added that it would seem pertinent to City liability in accidents. CSO Snowden pointed out that the traffic engineering department receives copies of all the traffic reports, but at this time, it is believed to not have the computer avail- ability to compile like statistics. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Guimont asked if there was arty information on the Neighborhood Earthquake Preparedness grant proposal which Los Gatos co-authored. This was unknown and the matter deferred to Barbara Brown for the next meeting. Chairman Keating noted that a new fire truck has been proposed for Central Fire District to be financed by Vallco, Prometheus Construction and Central Fire District. Chief Paxton confirmed that it was 2/3 agreed upon with Central Fire District still considering. Chairman Keating mentioned that he's heard that the hotel plan has beer. revised and wondered what the new plans are. The Chair was unable to view the blue- prints displayed last month. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Brucker mentioned that she would be out of town for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ELIZA TH SNOWDEN, Commuf4iY t Services Officer ' a *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD DECEMBER 12, 1985 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Keating at 7:30 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Keating, Deiucchi, and Guimont Commissioners Absent: Brucker Staff .Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to 6:c City Manager Guests: Captain Darrold Thomas Chief Doug Sporleder Gary Sepulveda MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the November meeting approved as amended: Chief Paxton should be Chief Taxton, and omit Commissioner Todd's name. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Central Fire District report rec `_ved. Fewer calls for service this year, although one major fire (the Cannery) , has made the dollar loss greater. Commission asked staff to find out how much the gasoline spill in July cost to clean up, and has it been paid yet. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Sheriff's Office report was given by Capt. Darly Thomas. There will be 4 hours of training provided by Deputy Larry Goodman to train deputies and CSOs to use the noise meter equipment. Noise standards on streets are set by the State. Portable truck scales (at a cost of $12,000) used by the CHP have measured significantly greater violations than at stationary scales that trucks can pre- pare for in advance. Capt. Thomas reported staff changes effective the first of the year. Lt. Davis will be the public information officer at the Sheriff's headquarter office. Ride-along request should be made to Lt. Kirby. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Norm Delucchi will attend the Mayor's luncheon December 17th. There are three openings on the Commission to be appointed in January. Incum- bents must re-apply. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Program plan for earthquake preparedness project presented. Commissioner Gu.imont will review the plan and report back to the Commission. PRIMP i x Page -2- OLD BUSINESS Norm Delucchi was elected vice chair to replace Ron Todd who resigned. Election of new officers will be in February. NEW BUSINESS None. Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted: BARBARA K. BROWN, Assistant to the City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD JANUARY 9, 1986 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Keating at 7:30 PoM. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Keating, Delucchi, and Guimont Commissioners Absent: Brucker Staff Present: Betty Snowden-Lapic, Community Services Officer Guests: Sgt. James, Santa Clara. County Sheriff's Officer Chief Ben Lopes, Central Fire District MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read. WRITTEN COMHUN I CAT IONS Commissioner Keating reported that a letter had been received from former. Commissioner Todd requesting that his name be dropped from the "absent" roll on the November minutes as his status, then, was "resigned". it was noted that this had already been accomplished at the December meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Delucchi reported that he attended the Mayor's Luncheon on December 17, 1985. He discussed the events of other commissions and the introduction of Marilyn Mays as the new Community Affairs Officer for the City. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Central Fire District report received. Chief Lopes reported that there were no significant fires or other incidents during the month of December. There was a significant fire loss drop in December 1985 from December 1984, despite a much larger annual loss in 1985 over 1984. December is normally a busy month for the fire department and this statistic is gratifying. Chief Lopes also pointed out that the headings on the top of pages 2-4 should read "December 1985" rather than "1986". REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Sgt. James reported that as of January 6, 1986, the Westside Substation has four detectives and a crime prevention officer working out of the building. Two of the detectives are assigned to Cupertino. Deputy Patti Froom, working Crime Prevention, will be in charge of crime prevention, home security, Neighborhood Watch, and public relations. Her phone number is 867-9719. It is expected that the additional personnel at the substation will help to better serve the Cupertino community. N Page -2- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD JANUARY 9, 1986 Commissioner Keating suggested that Deputy Frocm be invited to attend the Public Safety Commission meeting in March, which would allow time for both the new commissioners and Deputy Froom to acclimate themselves to their new positions. Staff was directed to write a letter to invite her. CSO Lapic mentioned looking forward to working with Deputy Froom to help motivate and recruit the relatively new and the future Neighborhood Watch groups. City resources, ie, the Commission and the "Cupertino Scene" could be instrumental. Chairman Keating suggested that the chairmen of the Neighborhood Watch groups be invited to attend a future meeting to meet Deputy Froom. Sgt. James also discussed traffic problems which were being addressed by the Sheriff's Office. High traffic violation areas were being pin- pointed, and citations being issued: a lessening of traffic problems and accidents is anticipated. Arrests for DUI's were down this season, and countywide indications are that other departments had lower arrest rates and that fewer people are actually driving under the Influence. Commissioner Delucchi and Chairman Keating expressed interest in viewing the changes in the substation. An agreement was made that the March Commission meeting could be located at the West Side Substation to tour the facilities. - Staff was directed to contact Lt. Kirby for arrangements. It was also suggested that new commission members could arrange for ride- alongs at this time. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Guimont reported on the "Earthquake Preparedness" study re- ceived from the City of Los Gatos. The report is fairly applicable to other cities, except where noted. In the early weeks of an "Earthquake Preparedness" project, the study sug- ly,,ests: obtain and develop appropriate brochures and video tape, establish an advisory board, establish the group as a non-profit organization for the tax benefits, and identify and contact "key people" in the community to "get the word out". Next, canvass neighborhoods, distributing brochures and talking to people; follow-up later to determine the rate of success. It was unclear as how to recontact people and whether, ii asked, they would respond honestly as to how much they'd done. The report also suggested distributing brochures without contact or follow-up. The reason and value of this was discussed without conclusion. (The acting secretary, in retrospect, suggests that Cupertino City Ordinance prohibits the distribution of flyers, house-to-house, without making contact with the residents. The legal means, which might be in accordance with Los Gatos code, as well, is to leave at businesses, community bulletin boards, and advertising inserts--this discourages practical contact with recipients. Records should be kept of contacts, and updated with the successes. There was no mention as to recording non-successes. Also, Commissioner Guimont suggested that these successes might be used to motivate others. N '' !Egip 01:0,1YR111111 AR: Page -3- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION JANUARY 9, 1986 Contact video rental businesses to distribute the video tape. Chairman Keating mentioned that this would be an appropriate vehicle as the rental businesses have the most contact with VCR owners and the tape,, presumably a free loaner, could be picked up with rented tapes. Education of city employees could be included earlier in the program. "Retrofitting"--structurally reinforcing homes against earthquake damage-- might be less applicable to Cupertino, which has a majority of newer homes. Overall benefits of the program, even lacking a major earthquake, would be to develop skills and practices which would be helpful in the event of other emergencies. Attachment A, Item #5-add "food" (canned and storable) to the list of supplies on hand. Information Network could include Ham radio operators in addition to the Fire departments as resources. The report mentioned that in the event of an 8.3 quake (Mercole scale), roads would be free of "major obstructions". This was discussed in view of the im- pact of the figure given, landslides, present reinforcement of overpasses, the overall picture given in preceeding pages, and whether the statement was creating a false sense of security. Commissioner Guimont requested that she be kept informed as to further action in earthquake preparedness by the City. Barbara Brown to be advised. The report was given to Commissioner Norm Delucchi for his review. The Commission was joined by Marilyn Mays, Community Affairs Officer, at 8:20 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Keating expressed verbal appreciation for the work and dedication of Commissioner Guimont aad Commissioner Brucker who are ending their term of office. CSO Lapic presented the announcement of Pacific Telephone's "Survival Guide" to be aired January 17, 1986 at 11:30 p.m. on KQED and January 18, 1986 at 5:30 p.m. on KTEH. Marilyn Mays suggessed the Ctiy may be able to obtain a copy or tape the pro- gram for viewing on Channel 30 or group presentations. CSO Lapic announced the new commission members, John Gordon and Darlene Thorne for four-year terms and Frederic Erickson for the two-year term. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Betty wden-Lapic Community Services Officer WV: FAj5pM, MR MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD FEBRUARY 13, 1986 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Jerrold Keating, Frederic Erickson, John Gordon, Norman Delucchi, Darlene Thorne Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Guests: Chief Douglas Sporleder and Lieutenant Keenan Kirby MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS :MEETING It was suggested that "Chairperson" be used rather than "Chairman" for Commissioner Keating's name. The minutes of the January 9, 1986 meeting were approved as amended. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A memo was distributed with the schedule for the airing of Pacific Bell's "Survival Guide". ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There was an exchange of introudetions between the incoming and present Commissioners. The Chairperson appointed the following Commissioners to attend the upcoming Mayor's luncheons: Febrv_ary - John Gordon March - Darlene Thorne April - Frederic Erickson Commissioner Delucchi reported attending the last Mayor's luncheon. A picture of the new approved Mariott Hotel was circulated among the Commissioners. Fire prevention techniques used for Mariott were discussed by Chief Sporleder, and a discussion of the proposed financial sharing for a new aerial truck between Prometheus Development, Mariott, Inc. and Central Fire District. There was also a discussion about the public safety building and its placement at the corner of Pacifica and Torre, and the controversy that it has stirred. Commissioner Delucchi also reported that Doubletree Hotel has submitted a pro- posal to the Planning Commission to be built on the old Cali property, currently owned by Prometheus Corporation. The housing element amendments were discussed, which would eliminate the below- market rate program for housing and replace it with a fee charged to develop- ment, both commercial and residential, to be paid to support housing for the senior ci�.izens and the handicapped. The Energy Commission has introduced a clothes dryer policy that it would also A% like to have adopted by the City Council. The City Manager discussed the disaster training program that he attended in San Luis Obispo. Those were the topics that ware discussed at the January Mayor's luncheon. VFW,, Page MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 1986 REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT The Central Fire District report was given by Chief Doug Sporleder. He offered to meet at the District offices in April to give the new commissioners an over- view of the district. He has a slide show and a lecture with some maps, and will provide module lectures from the various divisions of the fire district. It was decided that we could meet at 4:00 o'clock at the District Offices for the April meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 10th. Lieutenant Kirby invited the Commissioners to meet at the Sheriff's sub-station at 4:00 o'clock for the March 13th meeting. Commissioners were asked to park in the back with the patrol cars since parking can be a problem. Chief Sporleder also reported that the heavy rains are expected to begin the night of the commission oneeting. Major patrols of both the Sheriff's Department and the fire personne- will be patrolling the Lexington fire area where the heavy rains are expected to have tiome damaging effects. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE Lieutenant Kirby reported from the Sheriff's Office that a major focus has been placed on the ten highest accident intersections in Cupertino, and in the last few months we've been able to reduce the number of accidents by 20%. There's some special team training such as SWAT hostage negotiations, search and seizure coordination. Lieutenant Kirby also reported that Crime Prevention Officer, Patty Froom, will be making school presentations and handling a Neighborhood Watch program. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Delucchi reported that the Earthquake Preparedness Proposal, which is being prepared out of the grant money that the City of Cupertino and the Town of Los Gatos applied for jointly, had been very well reported by Commissioner Guimont last month. The report has now been passed to Commissioner Thorne, who will review it and pass it to the next Commissioner at the March meeting. NEW BUSINESS Norm Delucchi was nominated by John Gordon and seconded by Darlene Thorne, to be Chairperson for the Commission for the next year. John Gordon was nominated by Darlene Thorne and seconded by Frederic Erickson, to be Vice Chair. Both positions were unanimously elected. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The next meeting will be Leld at 4:00 p.m. at the Sheriff's sub-station, March 13, 1986. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD MARCH 13, 1986, IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SUBSTATION, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA, 4:00 P.M. II CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Delucchi at 4:05 P.M. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Del.ucchi, Gordon, Thorne, Commissioners Absent: Keating, Erickson Staff Present: Betty S. Lapic, Community Services Officer Guests: Capt. D. Thomas, Lt. K. Kirby, Deputy P. Froom; Sheriff's Office Capt. D. Sporleder, Central Fire District MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Reading of the minutes was tabled until the next meeting due to a lack of a quorum. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Chief Sporleder reported that there were no major incidents over the past month, and further discussion was tabled until the next meeting in consideration of the substation's time constraints with the meeting room. It was confirmed that the next meeting of the Commission would take place at Central Fire District's office at 3071 Driftwood -Drive, San Jose, on April 10, 1986 at 4:00 P.M. (Chief Sporleder further explained that the office is off Winchester Blvd. , four blocks North of Hamilton.) REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Prior to starting the tour of the facility, Lt. Kirby announced, as of March 24, 1986, the Westside patrol deputies on graveyard shift would also be working out of the substation. Lt. Kirby introduced Deputy Patti Froom, recently installed Crime Prevention Officer at the substation. In addition to Crin;.2 prevention and Safety presenta— tions, she will be heading up Neighborhood Watch for the Westside jurisdictions. (Commissioner Thorne arrived at 4:15 P.M.) will -2- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, March 13, 1986 Deputy Froom explained Neighborhood Watch and asked that Cupertino supply a large scale map to locate the current and potential groups in Cupertino. The City now has eight; groups. Commissioner Thorne asked about Emergency Preparedness as in the circulating "Earthquake Preparedness" study and recent experience she's had in Guerneville. Capt. Thoma.: and Lt. Kirby discussed Emergency Plans and mock emergencies which had been handled between the City of Cupertino and the Sheriff's Office. Capt. Thomas also mentioned that City Manager Quinlan was writing a letter to their office to arrange for a committed number of S/0 deputies to be available to Cupertino in the event of a major disaster in the County. OLD BUSINESS "Earthquake Preparedness" passed on to Commissioner Gordon. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Delucchi at approximately 4:30 P.M. Following the meeting a tour of the Sheriff's facilities was conducted by Capt. Thomas and Lt. Kirby. Respectfully submitted: BETTY 64OWDEN LAPIC Community Services Officer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD APRIL 10, 1986, IN THE OFFICES OF CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT, 3071 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE, SAN .LOSE, CALIFORNIA, AT 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Delucchi at 4:00 PM. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Delucchi, Erickson, Gordon, Thorne acid Keating Commissioners Absent: None. Staff Present: B. Snowden Lapic, Community Services Officer Guests: Lt. K. Kirby, Santa CLara Sheriff's Office Chief D. Sporleder, Central Fire District MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the pze-;ious meeting were approved as read. WRITTEN CONI°fUNICATIONS: Chairperson Delucchi reported that he had received a notification that two new Neighborhood Watch groups were approved. CSO Lapic reported that she believed a third had also been recently approved. Signs for all groups would be posted by the City within the next few weeks. Staff was also reminded that Deputy Froom had requested a City map in order to map the City's Neighborhood Watch groups.. CSO Lapic said that she would check into obtaining the map. Chairperson Delucchi also reported that he had received a memo from Barbaro K. Brown regarding earthquake preparedness, and passed around copies to other com- missioners. Questions arose as to what size and how to reproduce flyers for distribution and whether it would interfere with pending decisions on the hand- bill ordinance. Commissioner Thorne reported that she was in the process, also of obtaining pertinent information from the City of Palo Alto. Chairperson Delucchi tabled further discussion of memo due to time constraints at the Fire District office and the absence of Barbara K. Brown to address some of the questions. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner Thorne reported that she had attended the monthly Mayor's luncheon. Topics discussed included: Mayor Roger reported on the federal budget; the development of Linda Vista Park has been scaled down, eliminating the automatic gate and public restrooms, to maintain the neighborhood park atmosphere; and the ongoing work on Stevens Creek Boulevard is the installation of underground utilities. Page -2- PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES, April 10, 1986 REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lt. Kirby reported that midnight patrol deputies are now working out of the Westside Substation, cutting down travel time and putting them "on beat" earlier. A new trend in burglaries indicate that crackdown on narcotics in the north bay area have pushed some of the north bay burglaries into t.he Cupertino to San Jose area. The Sheriff's Office and San Jose police Department have been working together successfully on this and have recently made some good arrests. Recent activity in the last week--including a PUI pursuit/arrest around the Foothill Blvd. , area and the shooting the previous night in Cambrian Park area-- has kept the patrol division busy. Sgt. Medlin has compiled information and received grant money from the State to proceed with a DUI program in the contract cities. The proposal has been sent to the contract cities f)r approval. The grant would be: 100% paid for by the grant for the first year; 50% by State, 50% by City the following year; and turned over for City funding after that. 84% of fines produced by arrests would return to the cities on all years. Commissioner Thorne asked if Lt. Kirby could report any status of the on- going program in which teenagers are voluntarily "on call" to pick up other teenagers whz; are leaving parties under the influence. Lt. Kirby said that he didn't have any information to report; Commissioner Thorne said she would check into it for him. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT Sporleder reported that there were no structure fires in the month of March. A rise in vehicle fires has been attributed to legitimate (no overheating engines, etc.) fires occuring on Freeway 280 rather than within City limits. Chief Sporleder viewed the Lexington area earlier this date and was pleased to report that the reseeding efforts were effective and that there were no signi- ficanz landslides in the fire damaged area. OLD BUSINESS: "Earthquake Preparedness" document was transferred to Commissioner Erickson. NEW BUSINESS Chief Sporleder produced a program which was developed by his office for "Public Safety Sunday", August 3, 1986. The proposal was to use the "Town Center" (soccer 'field) area of Cupertino for a Cupertino-based community awareness pro- gram in which contributing public safety and emergency-response groups could man booths and give demonstrations for the public disbursement of information. The proposal has been given the Mayor's verbal approval. Commissioner Gordon moved that the Commission endorse the program to the City Council and Commisssioner Erickson seconded. it was discussed as to how to present this endorsement and decided that Chairperson Delucchi would convey their support to Mayor Rogers. In c f •. < .y„ a ",-,... .•3. ,+�. .1� Y s its. Page --3- SAP S SSION' AiY 3, April 20, 198A Commissioner Gordon suggested that the City and EOC also have a booth there. The booth could provide information about pertinent public: safety and Neigh- borhood hatch. This was approved of by Chief Sporleder. The question was raised whether a projected date has been established for another "hazardous materials" pick up date. Staff !,rill check into. Chief Sporleder also reported that the Cupertino area has been upgraded to Class III which will be beneficial to both commercial and residential properties. Commissioner Thorne said that the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce would like this information, and chief Sporleder agreed to contact the Chamber. Chief Thaxton is to attend the next Public. Safety Commission meeting, which will be held May 8, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Delucchi at 4:35 P.M. for Central Fire District's tour and presentation. Respectfully submi.ttee; Betty �`n wden Lapic Commun'iL#y Services Officer ilip 11 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD MAY 8, 1986, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: John Gordon, Frederic Erickson and Norman Delucchi Commissioners Absent: Darlena Thorne and "errold Keating Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager and Betty Snowden Lapic, Community Services Officer Guests: Ron Moore, Central Fire District Officer St. James, Santa Clara Co. Sheriff's Office MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the April 10, 1986 meetin,, were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Officer St. James reported that Lt. Kirby will be unable to attend this meet- ing. A full trained commercial truck inspection team bean operating two days/week in Cupertino, (they have portable scales) . Today the team issued citations worth $3,000 in fines (84% comes to the City) for overweight cement trucks. Chief Moore verbally reported Central Fire District's monthly activity. One major kitchen fire took place on Hyannesport. Chief Moore also distributed some public information materials that Central Fire District will be using: Nome Fire Prevention Guide Service Cards Fire Extinguisher Refill Offers The Commission disci.,szed with Chief Moore high rise fire fighting mitigation measures including the new aerial truck. Commissioner Erickson reported on the April Mayor's luncheon. He also asked if the Hughes heiss report could be made available. Staff will provide it. The next Mayor's luncheon will be May 20 and Chairperson Delucchi will attend. OLD BUSINESS Public Safety Sunday, August 3, 1986 was discussed. Possible displays by the Commission were considered: CSOs, gas meter turn-off demonstrations, Neighbor- hood Watch, etc. Commissioners Keating and Erickson will be a committee Lo bring back a recommendation to the June meeting. Betty Snowden Lapic gave a large scale city map to Officer Patti Froom (SCCSO) to track Neighborhood Watch Programs. -2- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMISSION - May 8, 1986 OLD BUSINESS (Cont'd) Earthquake preparedness project was discussed. Commissioner Gordon suggested a Seismic Safety ordinance. Staff will get a copy of City of Santa Cruz ordinance for June meeting. Commissioners are urged to attend Los Gatos' Earthquake Preparedness Projects Presentation. - May 15th at 8:00 p.m. - 208 E. Main St. , Los Gatos June 18th at 7:30 p.m. - " " iftoto " Los Gatos' workshop booklets were distributed. NEW BUSINESS None. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Barbara K. r �, Assistant o the City Manager r> MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD JUNE 12, 1986, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Delucchi at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: DeLucchi , Erickson, Gordon, Thorne, and Keating Commissioners Absent : None Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown Gusts: Doug Sporieder, Central Fire District Tom Von Joo-Tornell , Central Fire District MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the May 8, 1986 meeting were approved as read. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The chair reported on May's Mayor's lunch. Commissioner Keating will attend in 1p June and Commissioner Gordon will attend in July. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: None. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder provided the Commission with Central Fire Districts' monthly report. OLD BUS;NESS: Report from Central Fire Districts' representatives regarding the August 3rd Public Safety Sunday in Memorial Park. Tom Von Joo-Tornell reported the inclusion of the following organization as exhibitors: Red Cross Lee and Associates C.A.R.E.S. Santa Clara County OES Department of Forestry PG & E PG b E will have a forty foot trailer to demonstrate power and gas safety. fhe exhibits will be from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Publicity will include a banner on Stevens Creek Blvd. , the July Cupertino Sce::e and public service announcemerts with Channels 30, 36, 11 and hopefully a radio station. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 2 of 7 MINWES 1985-1994 i. . Page e2- PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES, JUNE 12, 1986 r' i The goal of Public Safety Sunday is to provide a cost effective public infor- mation program for the public. The Public Safety Commission wants to participate in Public Safety Sunday. All commissioners agreed to set aside time on August 3, 1986 to staff an information booth. Orai information and brochures will be provided for Neighborhood Watch, CSOs, and Commission accomplishment. Staff will bring the last two years of Cupertino Scene articles regarding knowledge of municipal codes. The staff will also request brochures regarding Neighborhood Watch and home protection from the State Attorney General ' s office. The chair and staff will investigate the cost feasibility of distributing plastic bags to publicize the Commission and 911 . Commissioner Gordon reported on the Los Gatos public meeting regarding the Earthquake Preparedness project. He also reported Los Gatos has a seismic safety ordinance. The staff will request a copy. Commissioner Thorne reported on Monte Vista Safe Rides (Students Against Drunk Driving). There are sixty-seven trained students and thirty-seven adult advisors. This all volunteer program was encouraged by Marta Sondenblek. NEW BUSINESS: Chief Sporieder reported that Central Fire District is gearing up for the Fourth of July. Reserves will be on duty at Stevens Creek and Lexington Dams. The District is trying to heighten awareness during these high hazard days. ADJOURNMENT: Tho meeting was adjourned by Chairperson DeL.ucchi at 9:00 F.M. Respectfully submitted: arbara K. Br Assistant t the City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD AUGUST 14, 1986, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson DeLucchi at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG RO: L CALL: Commissioners Present: DeLucchi, Gordon, Thorne, Keating and Erickson Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District Capt. Darrold Thomas, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Betty Snowden Lapic, Code Enforcement Officer MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of tha July 10, 1986 meeting were approved as read. WRITTE' COMMUNICATIONS: Following is the schedule of Commissioners that will be attending the Mayor's luncheons: Commissioner DeLucchi - August Commissioner Thorne - September ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner Gordon reported on the Mayor's July luncheon. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder reported: 1. Calls for service - mostly emergency medical service - 100 more than last year at this time. 2. July's biggest loss was a $40,000 fire at Cupertino Florist. 3. Cupertino's fire loss in dollars is down. 4. May be close to an agreement with Prometheus and Marriott about funding an aerial truck. S. Seven Springs Ranch has been sold to the Gregory Group which seems to be moving forward in developing. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Thomas reported: 1. Rancho Deepcliff condos have formed a Neighborhood Watch Group. The homeowner's association is funding an alarm system for all 67 units. 2. Cat burglaries have been active in Cupertino and Los Altos. Burglaries in July - 14 residential 3 attempted at residential Page -2- MIMMS OF THE I:IIL SAP'M COMISSION, 8= AUGUST 14, 1986 REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: (Cont'd) Burglaries in ,iuly - 14 commercial (shop lifting sometimes) 1 commercial theft 13 residential thefts ;* 14 auto burglaries 5 auto thefts '„ • 1 attempted auto theft 12 of the incidents totaled $1,000 in lost property. a 3. 8/11;36 - There was a robbery at Bottle & Cork Liquor 8/13/86 - There was a robberty at Winchell's Donuts 4. Draft report for traffic statistics will be presented to the City Manager. The report is used to position traffic units focusing on accident locations. OLD BUSINESS: Public Safety Sunday - PGSE had 500-600 people go through their trailer quality exhibits which people really enjoyed.. Sandwich board in front of Senior Center would have been helpful. Great displays. The Commission would like to try again next year with a year's lead time for publicity. - Ask schools to pass out flyers to students announcing Public Safety Sunday. It would be held in the Spring. The Commission would like to nominate Tom Van Joo-Torrell for a Civic Service Award. - Agendize to complete application at next Commission meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Fire Prevention Week in October - The schools do an essay contest district wide. Commission can select Cupertino only winners with cash prizes of $25, $15, $10 to be awarded at Council meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Keating, and seconded by Commissioner Gordon, to allocate $50 for 3 prizes for Cupertino student winners in the essay contest for Fire Prevention Week. A representative from Los Gatos will be invited to the September Public Safety Commission meeting to report on their Earthquake Preparedness project. Seismic Safety Ordinance - The Commission held a discussion of the wisdom of the adoption of such an ordinance. - Topic was tabled for October meeting. - Staff will ask Joe Antonucci to attend the meeting. When was the most recent earthquake standards for buildings established? San Francisco Hazardous Material Ordinance - Postponed to September meeting. Bike program - Betty Lapic reported on the current bicycle ordinance. The Commission will review the ordinance and bring back to the October meeting. Staff will clarify if registration program is required by the State. Commissioner Thorne reported having contacted Mike's bike shop; they don't hand out bike safety brochures but do tell buyers they must license bikes. Sheriff's Office gives bike safety presentations upon request. Individual schools take responsibility for presentation. '.-u. ^'*1Rd:#,,.4 =. .•; ,,. .,";_s 'ki�� ryti t,._ :it r:?., ,3.+tx.r�lz:«. _.. Page -3- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMySSION, HELD AUGUST 14, 1986. ® Betty Lapic will Staff the Commission until the January meeting. Commissioner Thorne reported on her trip to Sister Ctiy Toyokawa. She saw a fire truck demonstration. The hospitality was overwhelming. She really enjoyed going and recommended the Mayor's trip in September. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Barbara K. 1Brown, Assistant to the City Manager 6 � � �3sd I+sett L 0 OF THd'Y@�LB e- D 'Certified Laboratory* shall Mean a laboratory Certified by AS aamde8 in Ed. 6/9/66 2 the California Department of Health Services, pursuant to the I Ibuild►ng Permit) 3 provisions of Section 25198 of the California Health s Satety 2 AMENDING PART 11, CHAPTER 10-(PUBLIC WORKS CODE) OF THE SAN 4 Code, for analyzing samples-foe the presence of hazardous waste. 3 ' fRA14CISCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 (INCLUDING SECTIONS S 'Director' shall mean the Director of the Department of ,1 4 1000 TO 1014) THERETO AND AMENDING PART II, CHAPTER 1 (BUILDING 6 Public Works of the City and County of San Francisco. 5 CODE) OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 7 'Director of Public Health' shall mean the Director of the 6 302(b) THEREOF, REQUIRING APPLICANTS FOR CERTAIN BUILDING PERMITS 8 Department of Public Health of the City and County of San 7 TO ANALYZE THE SOIL FOR THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS WASTES. 9 Francisco. 10 'Hazardous waste' shall mean any substance that meets the 6 9 Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San „ 11 definition of hazardous waste in Section 25117 of the California Health c Safety Code and Section 66680 of Title 22, California 10 Francisco: 12 . it Section 1. Part I1, Chapter 10 (Public Works Code) of the 13 Administrative Code and any hazardous waste as defined in the San 12 'an Francisco Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding Article f 14 Francisco Hazardous Materials Disclosure Ordinance (Article 29, 13 20, including Sections 1000 to 1014, thereto to read as followst ' 15 San Francisco Fire Code). 14 16 I; 1g NOTE: A21 sections ace new. li 17 Sec. 1001. Analysis Requited. ; 16 ARTICLE 20 I' 38 (a) Applicants for any building permit shall comply with ANALYZING THE SOIL FOR HAZARDOUS WASTES t7 � 19 the requirements of Section 1002 when: I8 Sec. 1000. Definitions. 20 1. the permit is for a construction project that Sec. 1002. Ana cis ling wired. 21 involves the di3turbance of at least 50 cubic yards of soil; and 1g sec, 1002. Soil Sam in an Annl sia. �i Sec. 1003. Soil Ana sac Report, { Y2 2. the parcel of land o[ art thereof on which the Y0 Sec. 1004. Permit A [ova ( P P Sec. 1005. Certification. 23 construction or part thereof will occur is located: 21 Sec, 1U06. Com etc A lication. li Sec. 1007. Authorit to A t Rules and Regulations. ?2 Sec. 1008. Guidelines for Regulations. •T 24 - '' (A) Dayward of the high-tide line as indicated on Sec. 10 . A icab is g, r y` 25 the Historic San Francisco Ma s re ared b the State of 23 Sec. 101010, euver Noc. ication. 1i P . P P Y Sec. 1012.1. Nonassumption o lability, �l 26 tate Lands Cowmission State Lands Division and � Sec. 1012. Permit Waning. - I California,� � Sec. 1U13. Conseruce on on City Property ,r vl r ; ' 27 filed with the Recorder of the Cityand Count of San Francisco 85 Sec. 1014. Seve[aoi ty. , j ,t• �ib`l'� nt Y ` 'r ax}a� �rij• ( ;` ftsrt ti 26 `pursuanty to Chapter 1333 of the 1968 Statutes, as amended by the 26 "d= 29 California Le ialature 'for reference in conjunction with the ma Y7 Sec. 1000. Definitions. Al l �ii" ,+ 24 _ r 9 r 3 P 'fir �►,+ 30 and description of lands 26 For the p4rpobe6 of this article the followibg definitions +r•� x�s., y,;, P , situated in the City and County of San 29 shall ap?ly: :� .. ti' °a r , ':•r u: �+ :. SUPERVISOR MAHER Page No. 2 30 4/2/86 a OI fIN[rV{SOr7 nci ..``-- . BUREAU OF GI ING INSPF.CT{0(I RCI••CC NCC 70 _��._• that were crsnatecred to the City and County of Sao certified laoocator to analyze the soil samples to determine the r Feanciato, ha ee 1 y mP Francisco under Chapter l333. The Director shall prepare and ? presence of hazardous wastes in the soil. Tne Ealiowtng typos of maintain for public distribution a map that retlects this line. 3 analyses anal] be conducted: i (a) In any aLea of the City and County of San 6 1. tot inorganic persistent and bioaccumulative toxic Francisco designated oy the Director pursuant to Section 1008. 5 substances as listed in Section 66699(a) of Title 22 of the (o) The Director may waive the requirements imposed by 6 California Administrative Code, ( this section if the applicant demonstrates that the property has 7 2. for volatile organic toxic pollutants as listed in ueen continuously zoned as residential under the City Planning a 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122, Appendix D, Taole II; code since 1921. has been in residential use since that time, and 9 3. for PCBs; the Director has no other reason to believe that the soil may D0 4. for pH levels; 1 contain hazardous wastes; 11 5 for flammability; (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the D2 6, for cyanides; Director has authority to require soil analysis pursuant to the 13 7. for sulfides; provisions of this article as part of cny bu'lding permit I 14 S. for methane and other flammable gases; application when the Director has reason to believe that 15 9. for those hazardous wastes designated by the Director hazardous wastes may be present in the soil at the construction 16 pursuant to Section 10081 th t t 10. tot any other hazardous waste that either e site. � 17 t 18 Director of Public Health or the certified laboratory, after an See. 1002. Soil Sampling and Analysis. 19 examination of the site history has reason to conclude may De (a) The applicant shall cause a site history for the 20 present on the site. The Director of Public Health shall make property to be prepared by an individual with the requisite 21 any such determination within 30 days of filing by the applicant training and experience as identified in the regulations of the 22 of the site history. Director adopted pursuant to Section 1006. Upon completion of 23 (c) Soil sampling Shall be conducted in accordance with the site history, the applicant shall file a copy of the same i 24 procedures for sampling soils approved oy the California with the Director of Public Works, the Director of Public Health 25 Department of Health Services or -the State Water Resources and the certified lamoratory. 26 Control Board and the San Prancisco Bay Regional Water Quality (b) The applicant shall cause a professional geologist, 27 Control Board. civil engineer, or engineering geologist who is tegisterad of . 28 (d) - Samples shall be analyzed by a certified laboratory 9 certified by the State of California or a certified laboratory to i. 29 in accordance with methods for analyzing samples for the presence 30 0 take samples of the soil on the property and sball cause a s t of hazardous wastes approved by the California Department of Page No., SUPERVISOR MAHER - - SUPERVISOR MAHER - Page No. 4 4/2/86 ^t 4/2/86 4ODtWt60tt - i..1. J + •-4. fo+uDM bMttY6bt3 NM ry ......_-..-�:.ai-.:ri:3A.:a�l /:aeratir'• Sss7. _. r 1 Poalth Services cc the State Water Resources Control Board and 1 the requiresnnte of this Article, the Director of Public dealth 2 the SanFeancisco say Regional Water Quality Control Board, 2 shall notify the applicant in writing within 10 days of receipt 3 3 of the report, indicating the reasons the report is 1 Sec. 1003. Sots Analysis Report. 4 unacceptable. A copy of the notification shall be sent to the 5 t (a) A report prepared by the persons conducting the soil 5 Director of Public Wocka, 1 6 sampling and analyses shall be submitted to the Director and t,.e 6 (c) The site history and report shall become a pact of 7 Director of Public Health. The report shall include the 7 the permit file, s following information: 8 9 1. the names and addresses of the persons and the 9 Sec. 1004. Permit Approval. 10 certified laboeatory that conducted the soil sampling, the soil 10 Once the Director of Public Health has determined that the 1 11 i analysts and prepared the report] 6/co and testing It requited site history, soil sampling and analyses were conducted 12 2. an explanation of the sampling/methodology; 12 and the report contains the information required by Section 1003, 13 ` 3. the results of the soil analysest 13 the Director of Public Works may approve or disapprove the 14 4. whether any of the analyses conducted indicate the 14 application subject to the terms and limitations of this section. 15 presence of hazardous wastes. if so, the report shall list the ��. ... IS (a) If the report indicates that there are no hazardous 16 hazardous wastes and, for each, the level detected and the state 16 assess present in the soil, the Director of Public Health shall 17 and federal minimum standards, if any; 1 ,, -f InA."-,.., 17 provide the applicant and the Director of Public storks with 4 18 5. the state and federal agencies to which the presence 18 written notification tnat the applicant has complied with the 19 of the hazardous wastes' hasbeen reported and the date of the' ` ,•.; __ 19 requirements of this article. The Dicector of Public Works may 20 report; 20 thereafter approve cc disapprove the building permit application. 21 6. if no analyses were conducted pursuant to Section 21 (b) If the report indicates that hazardous wastes are 22 1002(b)10, a statement that the certified laboratory, after ( 22 present for which there are no quantitative federal or state 23 examination of the site history, has no reason to conclude that 23 standards, the applicant shall make a written request to the 24 hazardous wastes other than those listed in Section 1002 were p 24 applicable agency for a written determination as to whether a 25 ` likely to be present on the site. , 25 site mitigation plan is requited. The applicant shall submit a 26 (b) The Dicector of Public Health shall determine whether ! 26 copy of this request and any written determination to the 27 the site history, sail sampling and analyses required by Section 27 Director of Public Works and the Director of Public Health. Upon 28 1002 were conducted and whether the report required by Section - 28 receipt of a written determination that a site mitigation plan is 29 1003(a) is complete. If the site history, soil.sampling or V=, _ 29 not required, the Director of Public Works may thereafter approve j 30 analyses were not conducted or the report does not_comply with �:•_.=. !;;•. - +I 30 or disapprove the building permit application. SUPERVISOR NAHERwt Pagel No S 4/2/86• ; �� ; •. a; SUPERVISOR HAHER Page No. 6 t 34 r t i F ti j-i 4/2/Bb ' ' ROKD OF K VROtt y. M wq (c) If the u2pott indicates that the level of any 1 I applicant seeking decl&g&tCCY relief that hazardous waste is -2 hazardous waste exceeds quar.titative federal or state minimum 2 present an the Property. that the presence of hazardous Waste 3 standards or there is a determination under subsection (b) that a 3 Conotitu,:e$ & puolie nuisance and that the City may not Proceed site mitigation plan is requited, the applicant shall do the 4 with the processing of the application until the site mitigation 5 following before the Director of Public works may approve at S plan Las been approved by the appropriate state or federal agency disapprove the building permit application: 6 and the applicant has certified that the mitigation measures have 7 1. suomit a site mitigation plan to and obtain approval 7 been completed, of that plan from the appropriate state of federal agency. The is) Pot the purposes of Completing the requirements of applicant shall submit a coo of the site mitigation plan to the limitations set forth in section y 9 this article, the time Director of Public Works and the Director of Public Health and 1Q 3931a11.8. of the San pc&ncisco Building Code do not apply. indicate the date the plan was submitted to the state of federal It sec. 1005. Certification. agency: 12 (a) Upon completion of site mitigation, the applicant 2, complete the site mitigation in compliance with all 13 shall certify under penalty of pec)ury to the Director of PuDlic the requirements imposed by that agency. The Director of Public 14 Health that: Works may issue any permits necessary for the applicant to carry is 1. it has performed all elements of the mitigation plan; out the site mitigation plan; and 16 and 3, complete the certification procedure set forth in 17 2. it has applied for and oDt.4ined. to the extent Section 1005. After receipt of the certification requited by IS available, rectification of verification from competent state and Section IC05, the Director of Public Health shall provide the 19 federal authorities that mitigation measures have oeen completed applicant and the Director of Public Works with written 20 in compliance with the approved site mitigation plan and, where notification that the applicant has complied with the 21 requited, it has conducted follow up sail sampling and analysis. requirements of this article. 22 copies of the state or federal verification shall be submitted. (d) If the state or federal agency has not determined 23 (b) The certification from the applicant shall also 6 whether site mitigation is necessary within-*t-months teas the 24 contain the following declaration: date the applicant seeks a determination from the state pursuant 25 -The applicant recognizes that it has a nondelegable duty to perform the work called for in the site mitigation Plan; to subsection (b) herein, or the state or federal agency has not 26 that it, and not the City, is responsible for compliance with the plan) that it, not the City, attests to and is approved or disapproved the site mitigation plan within 12 months responsible for the accuracy of the representations made in 27 the certification, and that it will continue to remain from the date the plan was submitted, the Department of Public.-.,--' liable and responsible, to the extent such liability Of 28 responsibility is imposed by state and federal law, for its Works shall notify the City Attorney and the City Attorney any 29 failure to comply with the site mitigation Plan.* institute a legal proceeding against the property owner and the permit file. 30 The certification shall become a part of SUPERVISOR MAHER Page Page No. 8 SUPERVISOR MAHER 4/2/86 4/2/86- sous at k"rMors ST e ♦" -.�,.. •, c..i�::c :: - ...- ... -.,mot_ '. o.....: , �.' -`s 'va+g5,.. .r' - P.: i `.•.�,�'�.�... I (c) Certification b the a tent state or federal • Y oDPe i See. 3007. Authority to Adopt Rules and Regulations. 2 agency that mitigation Measures have been properly completed 8 (a) The Director may adopt, and Day thereafter amend, 3 shall constitute a conclusive determination and Shall be binding 3 rules, regulations and guidelines that the Director deems 4 upon the Director of Public Health. 4 necessary to implement the provisions and intent of this 5 S ordinance and not inconsistent therewith. The rules, regulations 6 Sec. 1006. Completed Application. 6 and guidelines shall be consistent with the purpose of this 7 Ito building permit application subject to the requirements 7 article. A public hearing shall be held prior to the adoption or 8 of this article shall be complete, for the purposes of Government g any amendment of the rules, regulations and guidelines. In i 9 Code Sections 65950 et seq., until the applicant submits to the 9 addition to notices required by law, tho Director shall send 0 Department cf Public Works written notification from the Director 10 written notice, at least 15 days prior to the hearing, to any I of Public Health that; 11 interested party who sends a written request to the Director for 2 (a) The Director of Public Health has reviewed and 12 notice of hearings related to the adoption of rules, regulations 3 accepted as complete the soil analysis report required by Section D3 and guidelines pursuant to this section. 4 1003, and 14 In developing such regulations, the Director shall S (b) One of the following conditions is satisfied: 15 consider, inter alia, state and federal statutes and regulations 6 1.The report indicates that no state or federal 16 pertaining to hazardous wastes with the purpose of coordinating 7 standards are exceeded, or 17 local regulations with them. The Director shall submit to the 8 2. If the report indicates Chat hazardous wastes are Is Department of Public Health proposed rules, regulations and 9 present for which there are no quantitative state or federal 19 guidelines not less than 30 days prior to the hearing. 0 standards, the Director of Public Health has received a written 20 I determination from the appropriate state or federal agency that a 21 Sec. 1008. Guidelines for Regulations. 2 site mitigation plan is not required, or 22 Rules, regulations and guidelines may address among others, 3 3. If the report indicates that the level of any 23 the following subjects: 4 t hazardous waste exceeds quantitative state or federal minimum 24 (a) Minimum standards for acceptable site histories. The 5 standards or there is a determination under Section 1004!b) that Y5 minimum standards shall 9e designed to assist interested persons 6 lttt r site mitigation plan is required, the Director of Public Health 86 including, but not limited to, the Director of Public Works, the 7 has received certification from the applicant in accordance with 21 Director of Public Health, other state and local public agencies ® the provisions of Section 1005 that the site mitigation plan is 28 and certified testing laboratories, to evaluate whether analyses, 9 approved and the mitigation is completed. - j ; 29 other than•thoae required by Section 1002(b)1 through 1002(b)9, 0 30 must be conducted to detect the presence in the soil of hazardous SUPERVISOR MAHER - 'Page Ho.19 4/2/86 SUPERVISOR MAHER page No. 10 4/2/86 t ..��..::a:..vY w-' 'fir y 6■!�. .. /. .le.�:��:K..•5..1' 1 wastes and to determine what ae+alyses are appropriate, 1 hazardous waste does not pose a significant present or potential 2 (b) 'minimum education and experience requirements for the 2 hazard to human health and safety or to the environment. 3 persons who prepare site histories pursuant to Section 1002. In 3 4 making this determination, the Director shall consider relevant 4 Sec. 1009. AApplicabilirx. S 'hose academic disciplines and practical experiences which would g The provisions of this article shall not apply to building 6 qualify an individual to evaluate a property in San Francisco and 6 permit applications filed less than one hundred and twenty (1201 7 identify prior uses made of the property that may be relevant in 7 days after the effective date of the article. d determining whether there are hazardous wastes in the soil and e 9 what analyses, if any, are appropriate to identify them. 9 Sec. 1010. Buyer Notification. 10 (c) Precautionary measures to mi . mize long-tors exposure 10 The seller or the seller's agent involved in the sale or 11 to hazardous wastes that cannot be removed or are not required to 11 exchange of any real property within the City and County of San 12 De removed by the site mitigation plan. The Director shall 12 Francisco shall provide a copy of this ordinance to the Duyer or 13 consult with the Department of Public Health in preparing the 13 buyers and shall obtain a written receipt from the buyer or 14 precautionary measures. 14 buyers acknowledging receipt of a copy of the ordinance. Failure 15 (d) The designation of areas in the City, in addition to 15 to give notice as required by this section shall not excuse or A6 the area described in Section 1001(a)2(A), where the Director has 16 exempt the buyer of the property from compliance with the 17 reason to oelieve that the soils may contain hazardous wastes and 17 requirements of this ordinance. 1 18 the designation of the analyses specified in Section 1002(b) that 18 19 shall be conducted in each area. 19 Sec. 1011. Nonassumption of LiaDility. 20 (e) The designation of additional hazardous wastes, other 20 In undertaking to require certain ouilding permit 21 than those listed in Section 1CO2(0)1 through 1002(0)8, for which 21 applications to include soil analyses for the presence of 22 analyses must be conducted. The designation shall be based on a 22 hazardous wastes, the City and County of San Francisco is 23 determination by the Director that there is a reasonable basis to 23 assuming an undertaking only to promote the general welfare. It 24 conclude that such other hazardous wastes may be in-the soil. 24 is not assuming, nor is it imposing on itself or on its officers 25 The designation may be made applicable to a specified area or 25 and employees, an obligation for breach of which it is liable in 26 areas of the City or city-wide as determined by the Director. 26 money damages to any person who claims that such breach 27 (f) The exclusion of hazardous wastes from the analysis 1 27 proximately caused injury. i 28 requirements set forth in Section 3002(b) upon a determination, 28 29 in consultation with the Department of Public Health, that the• i 29 30 I / l Y �! 30 SUPERVISOR MAHER Page No:wll' h SUPERVISOR MAHER Page No. 12 4/2/86 1/2/66 eaue OD e6peWirOe3 eOAee Of SUNWadu x,. f b� 17 Sec, 1012. Permit Warning. Of 1 is for any reason to be held unconst.itutionai of invalid or All building 'permits issued by the Central Permit Bureau 2 ineffective by any court of competent 3urisdiction, such decision Shall bean the following printed warning: 3 shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining WARk:NG 4 portions of this article or any part thereof. The Board of PUfauant to Article 20 of Chapter 10, Part 11 of the San 5 Supervisors hereby declares that it would have passed each Francisco Municipal Code (Public Works Code), certain building permits may be issued only after the permittee 6 section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or analyzes the soil for the presence of hazardous wastes and, wnere applicable, seeks approval of mitigation measures 7 phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more from federal and state authoritlea and completes the site mitigation. No officer, employee, or agency of the City 8 sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, conducted the soil sampling and analyses at the site mitigation or checked or verified them for accuracy. 9 clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid or reliavility at adherence to protocols. In issuing this permit, neitner the city nor any of its officers or 10 ineffective. employees make any representation that the soil on or about the site is free from the presence of hazardous wastes. 11 Nor does the City's implementation of this process relieve any person from their duties and responsibilities relating 12 Section 2. Part I1, Chapter 1 (Building Code) of the San to nazardous waste contamination under state and federal law. Neither soil analysis pursuant to Article 20 of the 13 Francisco Municipal Code is hereby amended by amending Section Public Works Code nor the issuance of this permit is intended to alter, extinguish, or transfer these 14 302(b) thereof to read as follows: responsibilities. is NOTE: Additions or substitutions are underlined: deletions are indicated by ((douoTe—paTech heses)). Sec. 1013. Construction on City Property. 16 c All departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the {7 Sec. 302(o) Plans and Specifications. Unless waived by the City and County of San Francisco that authorize construction or 18 Superintendent, plans, specifications, design calculations, improvements on land under their jurisdiction under circumstances 19 geotechnical reports and other documents and data shall be where no building permit needs to be obtained from the Central 20 submitted with the application to substantiate that the building Permit Bureau shall adopt rules and regulations to insure that 21 will comply with applicable codes and regulations. Such the same site history, soil sampling, analyzing, reporting, site 22 documents may be required to be Y q prepared under the responsible mitigation and certification procedures as set forth in this 23 charge of an engineer or architect licensed by the State to article are followed. The Directors of Public Works and of 24 practice as such, and to be signed by said architect or Public Health snall assist the departments, boards, commissions 25 engineer. The signatures may consist of an original signature on and agencies to insure that these requirements are met.. ' 26 the first sheet of each set of documents, and a facsimile stamp 27 plus the registration seal of the design professional on the Sec. 1014. Saverabil Y8 balance of the sheets. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph. — i• 29 -. Two complete sets of plans and specifications, and one set sentence, clause or phrase of this article or any part thereof,' 30 of design calculations and other documents, shall be euDmiteed. SUPERVISOR MAHER Page No._13:T` SUPERVISOR MAHER 4/4/86 4/2/86 Page No. 14 eorao or"^Iva= _ .� Y... .• s.. _ "i' ody .•:ls ..; q�ltaa nsrnaoer�.;ti•' - I c• . t t l For new nuilding permit applications, and for alteration permit 2 applications with a valuation exceeding $5 million, the applicant 3 may elect to have the plans checked in parallel by the approving 4 agencies. For this option, four complete sets of plans and 5 specifications must Le submitted. 6 The requirements for plans or specifications say be waived, 7 provided that the nature and extent of the proposed construction can be clearly described in writing, and such a description is filed with the application. The requirements of Article 20, Chapter 10 of Part I1 of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Public Works Code) relating to analyzing the soil for the presence of hazardous wastes apply, to all applications, except as otherwise provided therein. Board of Supervisors, San Francisco 1 1 APPROVED As 'ro FORM: Passed for Second Reading S Finally Passed f GEORG£ ST, City ttorn June 9, 1996 f Jnne 16. 1986 • f f Ayes: Supervisors Britt Hongisto f Ayes: Supervisors Britt Hougisto By Kennedy Maher Molinari Holder f Kennedy Kopp Maher Molinari Bonne Deputy City Attorney Ronne Silver Walker Ward f Helder Silver Walker Ward f Absent: Supervisors Kopp f 1 � ` I h-reby certify that the foregoing ordinance ►i was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors I. of the City any Conht of San Praeciseo Marx _ File no. ;jUl1 2 T 19% , ;t 129-86-5 . • �E .j Bate Approved mayor SUPERVISOR HARES $ pe HO" } Z.e:. @'•:e I_ �� c . �',-w••. - 4/2/86 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD SEPT M ER 11, 1986, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFOKNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Delucchi at 7:35 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Norman Delucchi and John Gordon Commissioners Absent: Darlene Thorne, Jerrold Keating and Frederic Erickson Staff Present: Betty Snowden Lapic, Code Enforcement Officer Guests Present: Deputy Patti Froom, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Chief Douglas Sporleder, Central Fire District Fire Inspector John Chew, Central Fire District Fire Inspector Angelo Chancellor, Central Fire District MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the August 14, 1986 meeting were approved as read. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder distributed monthly statistic reports, noting that although fire alarm reports had increased over the past month, the incidence of actual fires had decreased. There was generally a 10% increase in calls for service but the year-to-date losses were still low compared to this time last year. Fire Inspector Chew presented plans for the "Fire Prevention Week" (October 5-12, 1986) poster-essay contest in the schools. This year's theme will be "Prevention of Fires in the Home". Posters will be submitted by two age groups, 1st and 2nd grades, and 3rd and 4th grades; essays will be done by the 5th and 6th grades. They have received indications of strong support from the schools, and expect approximately 3,000 entries this year. The Commission queried how their awards could be comingled with the Fire District's awards and be earmarked for Cupertino residents. Chief Sporleder stressed that there were, traditionally, many very good essays, and that their department could choose three additional Cupertino winners for the Commission to present $25-$15- $10 prizes to. It was agreed that Central Fire District would bring these three runners-up to the next Commission meeting, the Commission would choose their first, second and third prizes, and the winners would be presented their prizes at the Council meeting, November 3, 1986, by Fire District personnel. Page -2- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT (Cont'd) Fire Inspector Chancellor reported that the "Fire Prevention in the Home" theme would be carried out in other activities, stressing that 90% of losses in residential fires are preventable with the use of smoke detectors and sprinklers. There will be public service announcements and news releases to encourage public awareness of this. During this time, every school will be having fire drills with an engine company standing by to monitor the activity. For the fifth year running, there will be a presentation in each of the third grade classes to educate students in the use of "911". This presentation in- cludes scenarios, borrowed telephones, and student involvement. There will be a connect-the-dots puzzle "handout", with a letter to the parents, given to each of the students. Central Fire District has also received cooperation from Apple and Hewlett- Packard, in the "Partners in Fire Prevention" program involving businesses; there will be litter bags distributed to employees imprinted with suggestions for safe disposal of litter, and use of "911". A matter of Old Business,taken out of order in consideration of the attending Fire District personnel, was presented when Chairperson Delucchi produced his compilation of information for the Commission's nomination of Fire Inspector Thomas Von Joo-Tornell for the City's Civic Service Award. The nomination was reviewed and affirmed by attendants, and referred to staff to submit to Carol Scurich, Community Affairs Director, for submission. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Crime Prevention Deputy, Patti Froom, announced that a 12th Neighborhood Watch Group, Crestline Drive, was forming and would be having their first meeting on October 10, 1986. She is also trying to set up similar groups and presentations with businesses and occupational groups. (PG&E meter readers and U.S. Mail carriers are out in, and familiar with the neighborhoods, and have a probability of both seeing suspicious activity and unwittingly walking into in-progress situations. She mentioned, also, incidentally, that a reoccurring question arising out of her talks with these groups was the proper use of the "911" system. Deputy Froom also reported that she had recently attended a meeting of the local Kiwanis Club and the concept of "Business Watch" was discussed with much interest. She discussed signs, doing security surveys, and crime prevention talks. She thought Vallco, especially new tenants, could benefit by such a system. She asked how much the City would be willing to become involved in such a program; the Commission expressed support and staff agreed to check what resources would be available. The Chamber of Commerce was also suggested as a possible participant. Hewlett-Packard will be presenting a "Safety Day" for employees, allowing them off early for exhibits and information available on the grounds. Page -3- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 1986 REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: (Cont'd) Deputy Froom also announced that she would be attending a seminar in January 1987 on "Project DARE", a program aimed at grammar school children, to increase their awareness of the dangers of drug usage, and decreasing the detrimental effects of peer pressure. This program was underwritten by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Schools and is expected to be upheld by President Reagan's Office as t! a "National Drug Abuse Program" for combatting drug usage in the youth. The program meets tNe curriculum standards for the health and safety requirements for California schools. It is presented to sixth graders for one hour each week for 12 weeks; has a definite lesson plan--including VCR tapes, role-playing, and student participation--and serves to educate and build positive self-concepts. Deputy Froom expects to start with test school and eventually make it a part of every student's education. OLD BUSINESS: Chairperson Delucchi reported on the Mayor's Luncheon including the discussion of the possible annexation of Rancho Rinconada. Discussions of the following topics were tabled until the October meeting due to lack of quorum: Presentation of the "Earthquake Preparedness" tape Hazardous Materials Ordinance of San Francisco Seismic Safety Ordinance 0 Presentation of winning Fire Prevention essays Bicycle ordinance (Deputy Froom and Betty Lapic to investigate the collection of license fees and potential funding for bike programs) NEW BUSINESS: None. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Respecpfull S b itted: �� Betty uJen Lapic Code Enforcement Officer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD OCTOBER 9, 1986 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTISO, CALIFORNIA - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson, Gordon at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Erickson, Keating and Thorne Commissioner Absent: DeLucchi Staff Present: Joe Antonucci, Chief Building Inspector Betty Snowden Lapic, Code Enforcement Officer Guests: Chief Douglas Sporleder, Central Fire District Sergeant James, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Regina Faulkner, Town of Los Gatos MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the meeting of September 11, 1986 were approved as read. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder reported that the statistics for the Fire District increased due to the fire the morning of September 10 in the Science wing of Cupertino High School. That fire was the largest monetary loss in the history of Central Fire District, with the sole exception of the Lexington fire. Fortunately, there were no occupants in the building, and no injuries to personnel. It has beea determined the fire was arson. There have been many suspects reported and develop , but no arrests at this time. The fire was hampered by the lack of building sprinklers and on-site fire hydrants. Water was obtained from the swimming pool, hydrants on Finch, and hydrants from surrounding residential areas routed through backyards. Central Fire District was aided by several outside Fire districts and other agencies. Fire Prevention Week has been a success, and all third-grade classrooms have received the Fire District's presentation on the 911 system. The essay contect received a large number of good entries. The District has identified their top winners and three for the Public Safety Commission's prizes. The Commission's winners are: First Place: Erin Armstrong Garden Gate Elementary School Second Place: Sarah Myers Regnart Elementary School Third Place: Randy Nim Garden Gate Elementary School Staff will arrange for prize-winner's checks and notify students to attend the City Council meeting October 27, 1986 at 6:30 P.M. for presentations. -2- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD OCTOBER 9, 1986 REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: (Cont'd) Commissioner Thorne noted that Rancho Rinconada has petitioned to be annexed to the City and asked Chief Sporleder what changes in fire service this would present. Chief Sporleder noted that the area was similar to the rest of Cupertino, however, it has a much higher incident rate of emergency medical calls, and due to the predominance of Eichler-type homes, generally a higher dollar loss in fires. Response times are equitable, water supply is adequate, but the hydrant spacing is more than average. Becoming a redeveiopment zone, upon annexation, may resolve some problems. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Sergeant James reported that patrol activity and enforcement has increased with 15% increase in arrests, 25% increase in misdemeanor citations and 20% increase in juvenile citations. The closure of the Galaktican Arcade, Homestead & Stelling, has resulted in fewer burglary reports in the area, fewer complaints from the Brunswick Bowl, and fewer narcotics violations in the area. He noted that pressure from both the Sheriff's Office and the City were instrumental in the business' closure. On November 3, 1986, the Sheriff's Office will enact the DUI grant-assisted program authorized by Council. There will be three deputies assigned to enforce drunk driving violations in Cupertino and the program will run for 1-3 years. The Sheriff's Office has recently been handling building capacity problems at certain Cupertino bars, particularly Eli McFly's and P. J. Mulligan's. Busi- nesses are using enticements (Ladies Night, Happy Hour) to attract customers and the number of patrons are far exceeding fire occupancy allowances. Extra Reserve Deputies will be working Halloween to cover the additional needs. As a result of a recent study by the Sheriff's Office and Vallco, Vallco will be providing for two paid deputy positions to deal with Vallco problems. This is expected to be especially significant during the Christmas season where they expect to handle approximately 250 in-custody thefts. Commissioner Keating asked if recent street construction was causing problems with the Sheriff's Office. Sergeant James reported that there were inherent problems, probably some increase in accidents, but no major problems. Commissioner Thorne addressed both emergency services representatives: Eaton Avenue area residents have recirculated a petition protesting the Pacifica barricades and representing that an area resident died due to inaccessability of emergency personnel. Both agencies confirmed that there was no truth to this statement. Commissioner Thorne also asked Sergeant James about the Sheriff's Office pro- jections for Rancho Rinconada's annexation. Sergeant fames reported that actual statistics could be obtained by asking Deputy Giles to research COPANA. Histor- ically there have been a significant number of calls, however, he believes that in the past three years, the situation has improved by new people buying into the area. He added, also, that traffic costs, previously handled by CHP, would be accounted to the City. .. .. a .. .d -3- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD OCTOBER 9, 1986 OLD BUSINESS: Los Gatos Earthquake Preparedness Project--Regina Faulkner distributed the Los Gatos "Final Report" on their project. She said that Los Gatos had received the $20,000 grant to: I.) Motivate citizens to prepare for the event of an earth- quake, and. 2.) to implement the program in another jurisdiction. Regarding the report she noted that some sections were more important than others: Chapters 2 and 4--regarding the project design and review were helpful, and the result was that most people reported making at least one change towards prepared- ness. Chapters 5 and 6 were recommendations for future projects. The appendixes were helpful for anew project and provided sample forms, letters, and recording sheets. There is a workbook available at the Los Gatos Neighborhood Center and could be available for Cupertino to reprint with relevant changes. Ms. Faulkner also mentioned that Dennis Church, who has been instrumental in Los Gatos' project, has recently moved to Cupertino and has agreed to be available to act as a consultant for Cupertino. Staff was provided with his phone numbers. Los Gatos has received an additional $15,000 which it will be using to reimplement the program, hire staff and attempt to reach an additional 1500 homes. Finally, Ms. Faulkner recommended establishing an Advisory Board to raise revenue, increase community awareness, and develop key people. Commissioner Keating brought up the question of liability for consultation and construction work done at City-sponsored project's recommendation. Ms. Faulkner agreed that insurance costs could be prohibitive, and their group resolved the problem by including a disclaimer statement on all pertinent forms. Ms. Faulkner volunteered to return to the Commission after Commissioners have had time to review the material. Commissioner Keating so moved, and the motion seconded,to have Ms. Faulkner return at a later date. Seismic Safety Ordinance--Joe Antonucci reported that he had read the ordinance and had two problems with it: 1.) Attaching credits to a percentage of the cost of improvements creates an arbitrary value system which will overburden staff, especially clerical, in attempting to verify costs. He would prefer a system where there were pre-determined seismic requirements for set values of improve- ments. 2.) The addition of any requirements to the Building Code will be a burden on already "stretched" staff time. Commissioner Gordon suggested that the additional staffing needs be addressed to Council along with the introduction of the ordinance. It was mentioned that certain items on the list were temporary safeguards and had no guarantee of lasting value. Inspector Antonucci pointed out that the Building Department has a cost estimate Ask schedule for certain types of construction; this schedule is used to assign IN permit fees and soforth. • -4- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD OCTOBER 9, 1986 Seismic Safety Ordinance (Cont'd) The Commission decided to base a Cupertino Ordinance on the intent of the Santa Cruz Ordinance with the following changes: 1.) Use the present "value of improvement" schedule used by the Building Dept. 2.) Require all the listed improvements on any new home or remodel with a value of improvement of $10,000 and more. 3.) Eliminate the temporary and/or easily changed requirements. 4.) Retain Santa Cruz Ordinance items #1-6, 9, and 10 for improvements of $10,000 and more. Staff to compile and submit to City Attorney's Office a draft of a Cupertino Seismic Safety Ordinance for review by the Commission at the December meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Chief Building Inspector, Joe Antonucci, discussed Rancho Rinconada annexation and mentioned that this area has, by Cupertino standards, substandard housing and inadequate street and storm drains. Many of the housing problems might be "grand- fathered" in with the annexation, however, the City would need to update some of the public works concerns. Inspector Antonucci also proposed to the Commission that they consider developing a residential sprinkler ordinance similar to Saratoga and Salinas' . Such an ordinance would require that new residences be required to install sprinkler systems. This ordinance is being promoted by Central Fire District as a safeguard against high cost fire losses. Inspector Antonucci agreed ro contact Central Fire District for any ordinance information and request they attend the next meeting for the Commission to present the proposal. Commissiouer Thorne reported on the Mayor's luncheon. Discussed were: Rancho Rinconada annexation (Cupertino's "sphere of influence" and potential redevelop- ment funding; the projected realignment of Pacifica-McClellan; the on-going nuisance abatements at Fisherman's Village and Peacock Lounge; Planning Department's crackdown on illegal signs; ordinance changes to equalize house size with lot size in new developments; the Library's closure for five months; Linda Vista Park con- struction, ehe median improvement on Foothill Blvd. ; and the widening of DeAnza Blvd. The next Mayor's Luncheon is on October 28, 1986 - Commissioner Erickson will attend. Due to time constraints the following were tabled: Bicycle Ordinance review S.F. Hazardous Materials Ordinance CFD tape and sprinkler ordinance information--tabled until Nov.13,1986 mtg. City Attorney's draft of Seismic Safety Ordinance Review of Los Gatos' Earthquake Preparedness final report--tabled until Dec.mtg. Final draft of City Attorney's Seismic Safety Ordinance--Jan. meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD OCTOBER 9, 1986 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjournt:d at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, / Betty S wden Lapic, Code Enforcement Officer AV E L0 R TI iON M"lar or LL T I ,Agg Agencies lied November 6, 1986 BULLETIN 90. 4 RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR RESPONSE TO DUI ACCIDENTS Senate Bill (SB) 735 of 1985 (Chapter 337) established Government Code Sections 53150 et seq. This new law allows public agencies to recover the costs of their emergency response to motor vehicle incidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and to recover costs from persons whose intentionally wrongful conduct causes public agency response. SB 735 currently limit? an individual's liability to $500 per incident. BB 1699 of 1986 increases this amount to $1,000, effective January 1, 1987. Payment by insurance companies of these costs is specifically prohibited. Using the authority provided by SB 735, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has initially implemented cost-recovery procedures in approximately 20 percent of its Area commands. These procedures Will be evaluated and revised, as necessary, prior to statewide implementation. While the law allows recovery of costs for any intentionally wrongful conduct, cost recovery by this Department has been initially limited to only tfiose accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcoho3, and/or drugs (DUI). This limitation was applied in order to more accurately determine the cost effectiveness of the billing procedures. This bulletin has been prepared in response to recent inquiries from allied agencies regarding the Department's efforts in implementing SB 735. Bulletins in this series, distributed to allied agencies which have expressed an interest in receiving them, summarize CHP activities and policies considered to be of general interest. Copies of SB 735 and the follow-up SB 1699 are attached to this bulletin. General Approach Selected CHP Area offices are recording and tracking DUI incidents subject to collection under this program. On learning that an offender has been convicted of either Section 23152 or 23153 of the Vehicle Code (related to a traffic collision) , the Department is issuing a bill directly to the individual. Appropriate follow-up, including second billing, referral to a collection agency, or small claims action, may be taken when the debt is not cleared within a specified period of time. AAIB 4 CHP 47A t2-86!OPI 076 r, ,. ..,'W-1 ^M, Ch. 1112 —2— or in part, within this state whi:h provides or may provide firefighting. police, ambulance, medical or other emergency services. (c) ".Intentionally wrongful conduct"means conduct intended to injure another person or property. 96 6U INFORMAT ION' BULLETIN for ARIed mkhwey Pubvi Agencies November 6, 1986 BULLETIN No. 4 RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR RESPONSE TO DUI ACCIDENTS Senate Bill (SB) 735 of 1985 (Chapter 337) established Government Code Sections 53150 et seq. This new law allows public agencies to recover the costs of their emergency response to motor vehicle incidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and to recover costs from persons whose intentionally wrongful conduct causes public agency response. SB 735 currently limits an individual's liability to $500 per incident. sa 1699 of 1986 increases this amount to $1,000, effective January 1, 1987. Payment by insurance companies of these costs is specifically prohibited. Using the authority provided by SB 735. the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has initially implemented cost-recovery procedures in approximately 20 percent of its Area commands. These procedures will be evaluated ?--%d revised. as necessary, pcior to statewide implementation. While the law allows recovery of costs for any intentionally wrongful conduct, cost recovery by this Department has been initially limited to only those accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI). This limitation was applied in order to more accurately determine the cost effectiveness of the billing procedures. This bulletin has been prepared in response to recent inquiries from allied agencies regarding the Department's efforts in implementing SB 735. Bulletins in this series. distributed to allied agencies which have expressed an interest in receiving them. summarize CHP activities and policies considered to be of general interest. Copies of SB 735 and the follow-up SB 1699 are attached to this bulletin. General A22roach Selected CHP Area offices are recording and tracking DUI incidents subject to collection under this program. On learning that an offender has been convicted of either Section 23152 or 23153 of the Vehicle Code (related to a traffic collision), the Department is issuing a bill directly to the individual. Appropriate follow-up, including second billing, referral to a collection agency, or small claims action, may be taken when the debt is not cleared within a specified period of time. AAIB 4 CHP 47A 12.86)OPI 076 is t• `f. This direct billing was deemed to be the only reasonable altastse to collecting these payments. Section S3154 of the Government Code sts4;a�� that "the change constitutes a debt of (the offender) and is collectible by the public agency incurring those costs in the game manner as in the cam* of an obligation under a contract." In the process of designing the initial cost-recovery procedures, the Department discussed this language with several judges, district attorneys, and local law enforcement officials. There was a general consensus that the law is designed as a civil process and thereby specifically precludes the courts from making payment of these debts a condition of probation. The Department has adopted three key policy and procedural decisions for the purpose of its limited-scale evaluation: 1. Primary Investigation Only The Highway Patrol is seeking to recover costs only when it is the primary investigating agency on DUI-related accidents. The Department believes this to be the most reasonable approach, given the maximum recovery amount per incident. The CHP will not claim reimbursement when it assists an allied agency on an incident covered by this law. 2. Multi-Tier Billing To simplify the billing process, the Department is utilizing a multi-tier billing format. Responsible parties will pay one of four rates depending upon the number of hours spent in accident investigation, v®hiele storage, transportation, booking, and report writing. Tier 1 ($65) includes time spent up to, but less than four hours; tier 2 ($130) is at least four hours, but less than six; tier three ($195) is at least six hours, but less than eight; and tier four ($260) is eight or more hours. These hours reflect total officer time. For example, if two officers each spend 3 1/2 hours on an accident, the responsible party will be billed at the tier 3 rate for 7 hours. The dollar amounts are based on the hourly rate for officers at the top salary step, including benefits, plus an indirect cost rate (administrative overhead) . Court and equipment costs are excluded, as they are usually difficult to track and compute. The follow-up legislation which increased the maximum liability to $1,000 effective January 1, 1987 clarified that the salaries of personnel responding to an incident are considered reasonable costs subject to recovery. 3. Bill only After Conviction Because some arrests result in dismissal or acquittal, the Department considers it prudent to wait to recover costs until an offender has been convicted for DUI. AAIB 4 -2- rm .. low.. � H Ye e ' Aftk Ch. 1112 —2 or in part, within this state which provides or may provide fire£>shting. police, ambulance. medical, or other emergency services. (c) "Intentionally wrongful conduct"means conduct intended to injure another parson or property. 96 60 Senate Bill No. 1699 CHAPTER 1112 An act to amend Sections 53155 and 53156 of the Government Code, relating to emergency response. (Approved by Governor September 24. IM Red with Secretary of State September 24, 1986.) LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 1699, Boyce. Emergency response: recovery of cost. Under existing law, a person's liability, under specified circumst.-,nees,for the expense of an emergency response by a public agency for specified incidents is limited to $500 for a particular incident. This bill would increase the limit to$1,000 for a particular incident. Existing law pro%ides that any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs whose negligence or wrongful conduct with regard to the operation of a motor vehicle proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response shall be liable for the expense of an emergency response, as defined, by a public agency to the incident. This bill would revise the definition of"expense of an emergency response"by specifying that the salaries of the personnel responding to the incident would be included in the reasonable costs incurred by a public agency in responding to an emergency incident. The,people of the State of California do enact as&Hosm SECTION 1. Section 53155 of the Government Code is amended to read: 53155. In no event shall a person's liability under this article for the expense of an emergency response exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a particular incident. SEC. 2. Section 53156 of the Government Code is amended to read: 53156. As used in this article: (a) "Expense of an emergency response"means reasonable costs incurred by a public agency in reasonably making an appropriate emergency response to the incident, but shall only include those costs directly arising because of the response to the particular incident.Reasonable costs shall include the costs of providing police, firefighting,rescue,and emergency medical services at the scene of the incident,as well as the salaries of the personnel responding to the incident. (b) -Public agency" means the state and any city, county, municipal corporation,district,or public authority located,in whole 96 30 0 Senate Bill No. 735 CHAPTER 337 An act to add Article 8 (commencing with Section 53150) to Chap- ter 1 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code, relating to emergency response. (Approved by Governor July 28. 190. Filed with Secretary of State July 29, 1988.) LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 735, Royce. Emergency response: recovery of costs. Under existing law, a person who negligently, in violation of the law, sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended by him or her to escape onto any public property is liable to the federal,state,county,or public agency for the fire suppression costs incurred in fighting the fire and for the cost of providing rescue or emergency medical services. This bill would make any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, whose negligent operation of a motor vehicle, a boat or vessel, or a civil aircraft caused by that influence proximately causes any incident resulting m an appropriate emergency response, and any person whose intentionally wrongful conduct prosdmately causes any bu ident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, liable for the expense of an emergency response,as defined,by a public agency to the incident. A person's liability would be limited to $sW for a particular incident. The bill would state that it is not the intznt of the I..e&6.. re to occupy the field of recovery of the expense of an ernerp :y response by a public agency, as defined, nor to preempt lots. regulations or to otherwise limit the remedies available to any public agency to recover the expenses of an emergency response to any incident not involving persons who operate a motor vehicle,boat or vessel. or civil aircraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug. The bill would preclude the admission of any testimony or evidence therefrom of any person subject to the abave provisions in any criminal proceeding arising out of the same incident Tbe people of the State of California do enact as l6Uoww SECTION 1. Article 8(commencing with Section 53150) is added to Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the C,overnsment Code, to read: Ch. 337 —2— Article S. Costs of Emergency Response 53150. Any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, whose negligent operation of a motor vehicle caused by that influence proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, and any person whose intentionally wrongful conduct proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response,is liable for the expense of an emergency response by a public agency to the incident. 53151. Any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, whose negligent operation of any boat or vessel caused by that influence proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, and any person whose intentionally wrongful conduct proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response,is liable for the expense of an emergency response by a public agency to the incident. 5315L Any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug,whose negligent operation of a civil aircraft caused by that influence pro mateiy causes any incident rev lting in an appropriate emergency response, and any person whose intentionally wrongful conduct proximately causes an incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, is liable for the expense of an emergency response by a public agency to the incident. 53153. For purposes of this article, a person is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug,when as a result of drinking an alcoholic beverage or using a drug. or both, his or her physical or mental abilities are impaired to a degree that he or she no longer has the ability to operate a motor vehicle,boat cr vessel, or aircraft with the caution characteristic of a sober person of ordinary prudence under the same or similar circumstances. For pus of this article,the presumptions described in Sections 23152 and 23155 of the Vehicle Code shall apply. 53154. The expense of an emergency response shall be a charge against the person liable for expenses under this article.The charge constitutes a debt of that person and is collectible by the public agency incurring those costs in the same manner as in the ease of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied, except that '.-bility for the expenses provided for in this article shall not be insurable and no insurance policy shall provide or pay for the expenses. 53155. In no event shall a person's liability under this article for 1 Senate Dill No. 1699 CHAPTER 1112 An act to amend Sections 53155 and 53156 of the Government Code, relating to emergency response. [Approved by Governor September 24. 1986.Filed with Secretary of State September 24, 1986.1 LEGISLATIVE COUNSELS DIGEST SB 1699, Royce. Emergency response: recovery of cost. Under existing law, a persor's liability, under ied circumstances,for the expense of an emergency response bya specified agency for specified incidents is limited to S500 for a particular incident. This bill would increase the limit to$1,000 for a particular incident. Existing law provides that any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs whose negligence or wrongful conduct with regard to the operation of a motor vehicle proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response :'mll be liable for the expense of an emergency response, as defined, by a public agency to the incident. This bill would revise the definition of"expense of an emergency response"by specifying that the salaries of the personnel responding to the incident would be included in the reasonable costs incurred by a public agency in responding to an emergency incident. The people of the State of California do enact as follow: SECTION 1. Section 53155 of the Government Code is amended to read: 53155. In no event shall a person's liability under this article for the expense of an emergency response exceed one thousand dollars (,,Z1,000) for a pa.rticiilar incident. SEC. 2. Section 53156 of the Government Code is amended to read: 53156. As used in this article: (a) "Expense of an emergency response"means reasonable costs incurred by a public agency in reasonably making an appropriate emergency response to the incident, but shall only include those costs directly arising because of the response to the particular incident. Reasonable costs shall include the cost.of providing police, firefighting,rescue,and emergency medical services at the scene of the incident,as well as the salaries of the personnel responding to the incident. (b) "Public agency" means th date and any city, county, municipal corporation,district,or public authority located,in whole 96 30 TV • Ch. 1112 —2— or in part, within this state which provides or may provide firefighting, police, ambulance, medical, or other emergency services. (c) "Intentionally wrongful conduct"means conduct intended to injure another person or property. O ®6 60 .i Admk Senate Bill No. 735 CHAPTER 33T An act to add Article 8 (commencing with Section 53150) to Chap. ter I of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code, relating-to emergency response. [Approved by Governor juiv 28. 190. Fred with Secretary of State joky 29, 19W.1 LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 735, Royce. Emergency response: recovery of costs. Under existing law, a person who negligently, in violation of the law, sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or attended by him or her to escape onto any public property is liable to the federal,state,county,or public agency for the fire suppression costs incurred in fighting the tire and for the cost of providing rescue or emergency medical services. This bill would snake any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, whose negligent operation of a motor vehicle, a boat or vemel, or a civil aircraft caused by that influence proximately causes any incident resulting = an appropriate emergency response, and any person whose intentionally wrongful conduct proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, liable for the expense of an emergency response,as defined,by a public agency to the incident. A person's liability would be limited to for a particular incident. The bill would state that it is not the intent of the Legislature to occupy the field of recovery of the expense of an emergency response by a public agency, as defined, not to preempt local regulations or to otherwise limit the remedies available to any public agency to recover the expenses of an emergency response to any incident not involving persons who operate a motor vehicle,boat or vessel, or civil aircraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug. The bill would preclude the admission of any testimony or evidence therefrom of any person subject to the above provisions in any criminal proceeding arising out of the same incident. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SEC1'TON 1. Article 8 (commencing with Section 53150) is added to Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Tide 5 of the Government Code, to read: Ch, 337 --2— Article S. Costs of Emergency Response 53150. Any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, whose negligent operation of a motor vehicle caused by that influence proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, and any person whose intentionally wrongful conduct proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response,is liable for the expense of an emergency response by a public agency to the incident. 53151. Any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, whose negligent operation of any boat or vessel caused by that influence proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, and any person whose intentionally wrongful conduct proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response,is liable for the expense of an emergency response by a public agency to the incident. 53M Any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug,whose negligent operation of a civil airmaf4 caused by that influence proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, and any person whose intentionally wrongful conduct proximately causes an incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, is liable for the expense of an emergency response by a public agency to the incident 53153. For purposes of this article, a person is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug,when as a r-ult of drinldng an alcoholic beverage or using a drug, or both, his or her physical or mental abilities are_impaired to a degree that he or she no longer has the ability to operate a motor vehicle,boat or vessel, or aircraft with the caution characteristic of a sober person of ordinary prudence under the same or simile dreumstaaces. For purposes of this article,the presumptions described in Sections 231M and 23155 of the Vehicle Code shall apply. 5315C The expense of an emergency response shall be a charge against the person liable for expenses under this article.'The charge constitutes a debt of that person and is collectible by the public agency incurring those costs in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied, except that liability for the expenses provided for in this article shall not be insurable and no insurance policy shall provide or pay for the expenses. 53155. In no event shall a person's liability under this article for Y. :r N, FT - 14 —3-- Ch. 337 the expense of an emergency response exceed five hundred dollars ( ) for a particular incident. 53156. As used in this Lrrticle: (a) "Expense of an emergency response"means reascnable costs incurred by a public agency in rea:.;,nably making an appropriate emergency response to the incident,including the costs of providing police, firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services at the scene of the incident, Out shall only include those costs directly arising because of the response to the particular incident. (b) "Public agency" means the state and any city, county, municipal corporation,district,or public authority located,in whole or in part, within this, state which provides or may provide firefighting, police, ambulance, medical, or other emergency services. (c) "Intentionally wrongful conduct"means conduct intended to injure another person or property. 53157. Any testimony,admission.or any other statement made by the defendant in any proceeding brought pursuant to this article,or any evidence derived from the testimony, admission, or other statement, shall not be admitted or otherwise used in any criminal proceeding arising out of the same incident. 53156. It is not the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this article, to occupy the field of recovery of the expense of an emergency response by a public agency, nor is it the intent of the Legislature to preempt local regulations or to otherwise limit the remedies available to any public agency to recover the expenses of an emergency response to any incident not involving persons who operate a motor vehicle,boat or vessel,or civil aircraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug,or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug. 0 WAR 7M An mentioned. this bulletin has been distributed to allied agencies which have expressed an interest in receiving bulletins in this series. A copy has also been sent to local CHP Area and Division offices. Questions concerning this project may be directed to the CHP's Operational Planning Section at (916) 445-1626. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER KCTACHMENTS OPI: 041 DISTRIBUTION: A 9 G S(Allied Agency Information Bulletin) -3- AAIB 4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD DECEMBER 11, 1986, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Delucchi, Erickson, Gordon, Keating and Thorne Staff Present: Betty Snowden Lapic, Code Enforcement Officer Joe Antonucci, Chief Building Inspector Dorothy Cornelius, City Clerk Guests: Sgt. James, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Chief Ron Moore, Central Fire District MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13 FETING: The time of adjournment was corrected from 9:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Minutes were otherwise approved as read. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: City Clerk Dorothy Cornelius reported on changes in the Brown Act which affect City Commission meetings. Salient points include: 1.) Agendas of all upcoming meetings must be posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Cupertino has designated the City Library for posting location. Public Safety Commission Meeting agendas will be posted on preceding Monday; affidavit of posting will be maintained in City Clerk's Office. 2.) Commission may not take any decisive action on non-agendized items; any new business must be deferred to the following meeting to be agendized and acted upon. 3.) Future agendas must indicate the subject of the business and a brief indication as to the Commission's intended action (discussion, decision, etc.) . 4.) Commission may only act on non-agendized items when they are deemed to be "emergency" in nature and/or when Commission determines, by two-thirds vote that there is a need to take action immediately. 5.) Time must be set aside at all meetings for comments from the public; the public may speak on any item. Page -2- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING - December 11, 1986 REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Moore distributed statistical reports and indicated that there were no significaut incidents, but the Cupertino High School fire still tends to throw statistics off balance. Rise in fire incidents are expected to rise during December with the normal increase in season related fires. Other discussion from Central Fire deferred to Old Business. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Sergeant James reported that the DUI program, begun in November, was demonstrating a large increase in arrests for driving under the influence. Fifty-two arrests for suspected drunk driving were made by the new DUI team; regular patrol made an additional twenty-eight arrests; for a total of eighty arrests in November. (Last year the total was thirty-four). The average blood-alcohol level was .14 (legal presumption: .10) on Sheriff's Office arrests. Patrol officers were processing their own arrests so as not to impact on the DUI teams' time. Sgt. James also handed out DUI-related statistical information. In addition to the DUI team's effect, the county area "Avoid the 13" program, (the number has presently grown from the original 13 law enforcement agencies to 17 involved) would begin on December 19, 1986. In connection, Alpha Cab Company has volunteered to drive potential drunk drivers home, free of charge, on December 24 and 31, 1986, from 7:00 P.M. Furthermore, the deputies have been monitoring certain Cupertino bars for suspected violations of the "group occupancy" allowances. Three bars were found to be far more congested with patrons than the numbers deemed safe and legal by the Uniform Fire Code: Eli McFly's had 100 more, Sneakers had 100 more, and PJ Mulligan's had 70 more than allowed. Managers of each establishment were arrested and cited for the violations. The Sheriff's Office will continue monitoring. OLD BUSINESS: Chief Ron Moore introduced three VCR tapes; one 30-seconr: Channel 30 public service film on Christmas tree safety, and two longer films on residential sprinkler systems. After the Commission had reviewed the tapes, Chief Moore explained that, whereas, commercial buildings are required to have sprinkler systems, single-family resi- dential homes are not. He encouraged the Commission to investigate and advocate such an ordinance for Cupertino. The cities of Salinas and Scottsdale, Arizona, were mentioned as cities which had installed such an ordinance. Staff was designated to contact these cities for copies of their ordinances. Commissioner Keating moved, and Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion, that these materials be agendized for the February meeting for discussion. Due to the late hour, the discussion of the bike ordinance was tabled until the January meeting when it would be discussed, and any needed amendments proposed. r E. ,.w page -I- MOUTHS OF TBE PUBLIC SAFETY CO SSION MEETING - December 11, 1986 Discussion of the Hazardous Materials Ordinance and the San Francisco ordinance was also tabled until the January meeting. The commission questioned whether the recently passed State Legislation, Proposition 65, would have any impact on these, or the City's present Hazardous Materials Ordinance.- Staff will investi- gate_ . ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Keating moved, and it was seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Resp ti�y Submitted: Betty Snowden Lapic, Code Enforcement Officer .F P" , , t MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD JANUARY 8, 1987, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson DeLucchi at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: DeLucchi, Erickson., Keating and Gordon Commissioners Absent: Thorne Staff Present: Betty Snowden Lapic, Code Enforcement Officer Guests: Lt. Mike Lombardo, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Deputy Patti Froom, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Chief Dick Thaxton, Central Fire Prevention District Tyler Hofheins, Boy Scout Observer MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the December 11, 1986 meeting were approved as read. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: There were no written communications received. ORAL COMMUNICATION: There were no oral communications received. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Thaxton reported that the only significant incident over the past month was a roof fire on a residence on McClellan Road. Yearly statistics were pre- sented with Cupertino High School fires increasing the total value-loss for the year. Chief Thaxton also reported that the City was updating the Hughes-Reiss public safety study this January. Central Fire is working with the City Planning Department to make amendments to the Fire Code Ordinance and Building Code Ordinance. Suggested changes are to require "life safety provisions" (smoke towers, mechanical blowers, quick-acting sprinklers) to high rise building at the 60' level rather than the present 75' level.. These restrictions would offset the higher manning and equipment needs of taller buildings and insure better safety to the public. Chairperson DeLucchi asked about the status of the ladder truck. Chief Thaxton said that Prometheus Development was expected to produce their 1/3 of the cost when their permit is issues'. C_'D will be able then to place the order and arrival is expected at about the time that the hotel is completed. Page -2- MINUTES 9F THE PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING - HELD JANUARY 8, 1987 REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Deputy Froom introduced Lt. Lombardo as the new administrative Lieutenant for the West Side Substation. Lt. Lombardo discussed accomplishments of the newly instated DUI Team. Arrests for driving under the influence increased 114% over the past year with the inception of the new program in November 1986. n November and December of 1986, there were 202 arrests by all 3fficers in the contract cities, 118 of these were by DUI teams. Arrests in Cupertino increased from 34 DUI arrests, for the same period in 1985, to 74 in 1986. DUI related traffic accidents, inversely, decreased in Cupertino from 27 to 16 in December (41% drop). Average blood-alcohol levels were .18 in 1985. In 1986 the aver- age was .17, with the low of .14 at the beginning of the program in November. In December two suspected auto burglars were arrested at Vallco. They are believed responsible for about LO thefts of stereo equipment from vehicles parked at Vallco. The suspects told the Sheriff's Office that it took them about 40 seconds to break into a vehicle and steal the equipment. Information also revealed that the two were responsible for about 200 such thefts, area-wide, from October to December, however, suspects declined to reveal their fence. Deputy Froom reported that she'd been approached by Garden Gate School to pre- sent the DARE program to their 6th graders. She will begin with this group first in February. Fremont Older School has also expressed interest and is a possible second program. Both Kennedy Jr. .High and Manta Vista High have asked her to present programs, however, she will have to check into available, additional, training for these age groups. Cities of Gilroy and Milpitas have been working with the DARE program and reaction has been positive. The program, emphasizing self-esteem and avoiding peer press- ure, aims at irug deterance, but is hoped to affect other problems such as vandalism. Deputy Froom aIL;o noted that Neighborhood Watch was proceeding well and that the manager o' the Valley Green Apartments approached her about beginning a program with 'J,;e apartment tenants. A start-up meeting is expected soon. OLD BUSINESS: Hazardous Materials Ordinance: Chief Thax"on confirmed information that Proposi- tion 65 and the .'xisting Hazardous Materials ordinance met the District's needs for enforcement and public safety. He further stated that he believed that their reporting systen ._ls sufficient. (Haz Mat team and response team made a report for each incideai,t. if they were unavailable, the responding engine company would check and for Haz Mat team, if needed.) Commissioner Keating moved and Chairperson 10elucchi seconded that the Commission discontinue further pursual of Haz Mat ordir-•.a:,ce amendments. The motion passed. 4 , ----- - ------ Page —3— MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING — MELD JANUARY 8, 1987 Cu�estino Sicycle Ordinance Amendments_: The City's Bike Ordinance was discussed relative to whether it actually reflects present policy and procedure. Questions were raised as to the following areas: 1..) "Registration" per ordinance seems to put a great deal of weight upon retailers to fill out registration forms and report sales to the City Manager. Research by Commissioner Thorne indicates that sellers are not aware of such forms. Discussion also noted that the City would be hampered in tracking dealers since bicycles and similar vehicles are mixed in with many different stores and several department stores sell bikes through mail order. 2.) The "City Manager" as enforcer and administrator was questioned as propriety, as many of the functions are carried on by other depart— ments or agencies. Is the designation for administrative purposes with the presumption that duties fall to subordinates? Would it be preferable that areas of responsibility be specifically spelled out to designated persons, departments or agencies? 3.) Section 11.08.180 was missing from the Ordinance amendment copy—.-was this deleted from the final ordinance? Staff to check this out. 4.) Section 11.08.250 does not include safety helmets for children under 40 Ibs. as new CVC section indicates? Should this be added? Staff to investigate CVC changes and report at the next meeting. 5.) Has Traffic/Public Works updated street markings to reflect ordinance changes? Are lines painted for appropriate bike lanes and signs posted for bike routes? Staff to investigate and report. NEW BUSIENSS: Chairperson DeLucchi reported that the last Mayor's luncheon was cancelled and he volunteered to attend the next meeting. Chairperson DeLucchi requested that the next agenda reflect time for nomination and election of new officers for 1987, after the reading of the minutes. Further agenda items: --Bike Ordinance, further review and recommend any changes to Council --Home Sprinkler Ordinance, review and discuss in March --Seismic Safety Ordinance, table until March meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Betty( S owden Lapic, Code Enforcement Officer 3 ,a V . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD FEBRUARY 12, 1987, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:35 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: DeLucchi, Gordon, Thorne and Keating Commissioner Absent: Erickson Staff Present: Betty Snowden Laric, Code Enforcement Officer Guests Present: Capt. Darrold Thomas, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Commissioner Keating nominated Commissioner Gordon as Chairperson, and Commissioner Thorne as Vice Chairperson. Chairperson DeLucchi seconded the motion and confirm- ing vote was unanimous. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the January 8, 1987 meeting were approved as read. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: :.nairperson DeLucchi noted a memo he'd received advising of the Mayor's luncheon which was held in mid-January. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioners DeLucchi and Gordon attended the Mayor's luncheon and reported that ASAC was pushing for enforcement of realtor's A-frame signs. (City liability was mei,cioned as a factor in placement of the signs) . It was also noted that Linda Vista Park reconstruction was proceeding according to plan and within budget. See page 3 for related info. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Central Fire District personnel were unable to attend due to holiday. Monthly statistics were provided. A $40,000 public assembly structure fire was noted on the statistics, however, no further information was available. REPORT FROM SANTA, CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Thomas -reported that Lt. Lombardo was unable to attend as he is at a seminar for "Incident Command System", which was preliminary to the California Specialized Training Institute at San Luis Obispo, and he will be attending later this month for Earthquake Emergency Response. Captain Thomas; produced Deputy Patti Froom's rep^-t on Crime Prevention activity for the past year. Deputy Froom completed her DARE training and has begun pro- grams at Garden, Gate and Fremont Older School. There are 100 students in the Page -2- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 12, 1987 programs and student response is already enthusiastic. The program is designed for 17 weeks, but will have to be adjusted to fit into the remaining school year. Captain Thomas said that interest in the school program is revitalizing the School Resource Officer concept, and that City Manager Quinlan had said the City was will- ing to reconsider it. Commissioner Keating asked when the City-Sheriff's Office contract would be renegotiated. Captain Thomas replied that they were compiling information for April or May. Changes this year may include considering the "dedicated" officer concept and the communications costs would also be a factor. Statistics for January 1987 reflected a drop in the seven major crime catagories from January 1986. There were no rape..: or homicides. Cupertino - with a large number of bars and nightclubs attracting young people - continues to have problems. Deputies have cited Fire Code capacity violations in the following: P.J. Mulligan's (3 times); Sneakers (2 times), Eli McFlys's (2 times). Captain Thomas is proposing to work with Central Fire District for means tj resolve this safety issue. Valleo continues to have a high rate of theft, shoplifting, burglary and grand theft despite security efforts. Statistics from the D.U.I. program were presented with significant results shown. Grant funds were recently used t% purchase 40 "alcho-scans" for field detection of "borderline" - appearing suspects. They were also anticipating the purchase of a breathalizer so that Westaide deputies could save time and costs in trans- portation and booking procedures. Commissioner DeLucchi asked about purchasing a portable scale for overladen trucks. Captain Thomas said they'd previously borrowed one from CHP with effec- tive results, however, the availability was limited. He advocates the purchase noting that incurred fines and lower street maintenance costs could pay for the scales. However, traffic deputies were presently scheduled to work trucks for other equipment violations. OLD BUSINESS: Bicycle Ordiaance was discussed in terms of recommending changes to the stated ordinance which would bring it into compliance with actual practice. See attached copy of City Ordinance Chapter 11.08 for recommended changes. Commissioner Thorne mo-ed, and Gordon seco.,-.-ded, revision Of the ordinance to be submitted to Council for review. Items #2 (Earthquake Preparedness) and #3 (Seismic Ordinance) of Old Business were tabled until March meeting. Item #4 (Mayor's Luncheon) was covered under "Oral Communications". on R 7� 74 Page -3- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 12, 1987 NEW BUSINESS: Public Safety Study Update - Commissioner Keating nominated new Chairperson Gordon to represent the Commission in the Hughes-Reiss public safety update, Commissioner Thorne seconded and confirmation was unanimous. Residential Sprinkler Ordinance: - Tabled until March meeting due to volume of material received. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: ett Snow Lap Cod Enforcement Officer ORAL C07MMNICATIONS From minutes of March 12, 1987: "Commissioner Keating expressed the appreciation of the Commission to the Staff, support given by Code Enforcement Officer, Betty Lapic, to the Public Safety Commission. And the Commission extends their wishes for success in whatever she does in the future." TW"W11 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD MARCH 12, 1987, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Thorne and Delucchi Commissioners Absent: Keating and Erickson Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Joe Antonucci, Chief Building Inspector Sheila Anderson, Building Inspector Guests: Lt. Lombardo, Sheriff Chief Sporleder, Central Fire District Deputy Chief Moore, Central Fire District Dick Kitchell, County Office of Emergency Services APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the February 12, 1987 meeting were approved with the addition under "Oral Communications": "Commissioner Keating expressed the appreciation of the Commission to the Staff, support given by Code Enforcement Officer, Betty Lapic, to the Public Safety Commission. And the Commission extends their wishes for success in whatever she does in the future." WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Notice of March 17th Mayor's luncheon received. Staff' will represent the Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Dick Mitchell of County Office of Emergency Services, explained the organization of the new Emergency Plan for the C--' -'-y. The format, mandated by the State, will include a check-off list of duties by annex. There are plans to be developed for five possible hazards: 1) earthquake, 2) hazardous material., 3) dam failure, 4) flood, and 5) fire. E.O.C. is currently located at the Service Center. Public Safety Commission will attend the next City exercise of the plan. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: $90,000 of damage was done by one fire at Valley Green Apartments when a kerosene lamp was tipped over by a cat. A hazardous materials specialist will be hired by mid-May. Al Morgan has been hired as Deputy Chief, The County Executive has asked Central Fire District to take on duties of the Fire Marshall. WFIMP Page -2- MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFM COMMISSION - MARCH 12, 1987 REPOFT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: (Cont'd) Chief Sporleder also reported that Hazardous Materials Storage Ordinance fees may be raised in order to be standard throughout the County; and the increased revenue may help support enforcement of proposition 64 programs. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Report from ?t. Lombardo indicated there has been an increase in drug arrests by the patrol units. He also explained ALCO-SCAN for suspected drunk drivers. The medical retirement of Deputy Chief Wes Johnson ha3 caused the Sheriff's Office to reorganize with Captains Tamm and Thomas working with cities and enforcement. The deputies have been citing three "night spots" for overcrowding: PJ Mulligans, Sneakers and Eli McFly. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Residential Sprinkler Ordinance: Chairperson Gordon suggested the Commission table public testimony as part of reviewing such an ordinance for possible recommendation to the City Council. Central Fire District supports a sprinkler ordinance for new residential construction in high-hazard areas as does the City's Building Division. It is a proactive measure to protect life and property at a very reasonable cost. Salinas' ordinance is a prototype. The Chair will draft a letter to interested parties to attend a public hearing before the Commission the last week in May. Central Fire District would present its support for such an ordinance, fact sheets and brochures will be distribeited and testimony taken. 2. Seismic Grdinance: Building officials have discussed the proposed ordinance with other juris- dictions. The Commission is considering requiring seismic improvements be completed whenever more than $10,000 remodeling project. Inspector Anderson suggested a prescriptive approach for certain types of improvements by hous- ing type. Seismic improvements would be verified at the time of the final building inspection. Examples of improvements would be strapping of water heaters, securing air diffusers, bolting foundations where appropriate, gas valves seismically shut off, etc. Building Dept. will bring to thz April meeting a proposed ordinance with proposed prescriptions not to cost over $500 and designated by what is appropriate and what may be priorities for the housing types. 3. John Gordon. will represent the Commission on the Public Safety Study Update. 4. Earthquake project: Chairperson Gordon and staff will develop an action plan to present neigh- borhood earthquake preparation program including curriculum and neighborhood identification. 5. Bicycle Ordinance: Commissioners will bring final modifications to April meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: AdIkk *arbara K. Bro Ass".stant to the City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD APRIL 9, 1987, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 F.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: Commissionerzi Present: Keating, Delucchi and Gordon Commissioner Absent: Thorne Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District Lt. Lombardo, Sheriff's Office WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Notice was received from Mission College reminding the Commission of the Earth- quake Survival Workshop to be held April 11, 1987. The Mayor's luncheon normally held on the third Tuesday of each month, will be attended by Norm Delucchi. Staff will RSVP. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder reported that Hewlett-Packard has given Central Fire District a computer to be used for the hazardous material response unit; the value is $6,324.00. This computer will store the hazardous material data which will provide information for better response in case of a toxic incident. The data will not only include side information, but chemical information and preferred responses, depending on what the chemical or material might be. Captain Hal Chase was resp-nsitle for the grant application and the followup which resulted in this gift. The District will do the input, and Hewlett-Packard will train the District on the hardware u.-e. Chief Sporleder also distributed the statistical report for the month of Varch. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lt. Lombardo reported that the intoxilizer machine is on its way and will be placed at the Cupertino Service Center, which will allow deputies to more quickly reach their machine for use, quaranteeing more accurate results. The DUI grant is trying to aim at the low end (.081.5 levels) of drunk drivers. This group makes up the most dangerous category since they are not always aware of how intoxicated they may be. A1.1 hit-and-runs are assumed to be drunk drivers. The number of property crimes in the Sheriff's office jurisdiction, and in west valley were distributed; Cupertino is down about one percent from last year. Page -2- MIRUTES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COZMSSION APRIL 9, 1987 The crime prevention unit staff has a vacancy, reducing the two-person staff from two to one. The one deputy remaining, Patti Froom, is working hard with the schools. She's very active in the drug abuse resistance education (DARE) as well as assisting with the EAARB Board for truancy, she's on the Children At Risk team and continues to make bicycle safety presentations. This month she's made three presentations in Cupertino shopping centers. Deputy Froom also reports that Byerly Court has made application to become our newest Neigh- borhood Watch group. This week is Child Abuse Prevention week. Lt. Lombardo reported that he will be meeting tomorrow, April 10, 1987, with the City Managers of the contract cities, to discass dedicated assignments to the West Valley. OLD BUSINESS: Residential Sprinkler Ordinance: Chairperson Gordon reported on Sunnyvale's process to adopt a residential sprink- ler ordinance. Public inputs from the Builder's Association and the Chamber are to be in writing. Public hearing for input regarding the residential sprinkler ordinance for Cupertino will be noticed by a specific letter from the Chair of this Commission to designated organizations; the Builders Association, Builders Exchange, the three reality boards of San Jose, Los Gatos and Sunnyvale, and the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce. Along with the letter will be sent the brochure, Sunnyvale's staff report explaining the ordinance, and an information sheet ex- plaining what the residential sprinkler devices do and can't do. The Commission will also have a public notice printed in the Cupertino Courier prior. Staff is to identify with the Recreation Department what night of the week the last week in May would be available to hold such a public meeting. The seismic ordinance was postponed until May when the Building Division will be able to come back to the Commission. Chairperson Gordon reported on the public safety study update meeting which was held April 8 with Rich Brady of Hughes Heiss and Associates. It was the review of the skeletal draft of some raw data on police and communications. Nothing has been gathered on the fire service as yet. The next meeting of the update committee will try and clarify and give meaning to the data; it is scheduled for April 27th at 4:00 P.M. The earthquake project was addressed by Chairperson Gordon and City staff. The goals of the project are to have individual families r4,o one or more of the four following goals: Establish emergency plan, secure their water heater, have a tool placed appropriately to turn off gas, to have emergency supplies of food and water stored. Literature will be received from the Los Gatos project which should be updated and reprinted in order to be distributed at the various neigh- borhood meetings. It's the Staff and Commission recommendation that the approxi- mately ten neighborhood groups be contacted for this distribution. The bicycle ordinance draft was reviewed and adopted by the Commission to be forwarded to the City Council. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted: arbara K. B?fiwl'. Assistant to the City Manager -W MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD MAY 14, 1987, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE To THE FLAG: Lead by Commissioner Gordon ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Delucchi and Keating Commissioner Absent: Thorne Staff Present: Joe Silva, Code Enforcement Officer Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District Capt. Darrold Thomas, Sheriff's Office WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: The minutes of the April 9, 1987 meeting were approved. The Mayor's luncheon will be May 19, 1987 - Commissioner Delucchi will attend. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Statistic report for April was submitter! and discussed. Chief Sporleder indicated there may be an arrest shortly related to the recent school fire. There was a discussion about fires being caused by people running extension cords under carpets and scatter rugs. Chief also discussed the fact that some fires have been caused by sunlight re- flection from ladies compacts with mirrors, if the compact is left open on sun decks for some length of time - one such fire happened in Los Gatos.- When neighbors saw smoke in the yard they thought it was a Barbeque, hence no one called the Fire Department immediately. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Capt. Thomas made brief statement on DUI program and handed out materials which contairo� current data. Also discussed was up-coming DUI program which will involve 13 high schoolc in the County. New DUI test equipment is coming to Cupertino in very near future, exact location is not yet determined. Truck routes are getting a strong check by Sheriff's traffic units. OLD BUSINESS: Residential Sprinkler Ordinance will have first public hearing Tuesday, May 26, 1987, 7:30 P.M. at Mounta Vista school.. Two building contractors and some representatives of the board of realtors will be present. The meeting will be primarily for the purpose of gathering input to be in turn presented to City Manager's office. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 3 of 7 MINUTES 198571994 qr -2- MNUTES OF TOE PUBLIC SAFM C014MISSION, MELD NAY 14, 1987 OLD BUSINESS: (Cont'd) Seismic Ordinance people did not show up. and requested a delay of their pre- sentation for a 'later date.- Requested a date in October, and the Commission agreed. Hand-out of Earthquake Preparedness presentation was given to those present. There will be 10 sessions to start some time in September, in that most home owners and residents will be bark in town from vacations. It is recommended that at least 2 commissioners be present at these Earthquake Preparedness training sessions. REFERENCE PUBLIC SAFETY STUDIES: 2 phases - (1) Fire, (2) Police: Police Report has been submitted, and is under review. Fire Report draft expected on or about May 20th. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was &djourned at 8:45 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: e Silva, Code Enforcement Officer MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD MAY 26, 1987, AT THE MONTA VISTA RECREATION CENTER 7:30 P.M. Commissioners Present: Thorne, Gordon, Keating and Delucchi Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager SALUTE TO THE FLAG: State Fire Marshall's demonstration of residential sprinkler trailer showing a fast head sprinkler reacting to a fire was held on Voss Avenue in front of the Recreation Center. Chief Sporleder read a letter (attached) recommending a residential sprinkler system with smoke detectors for single family dwellings. John Vidovich, a local developer, stated that single family homes will cost more than just installation costs. There are costs for plan reviews in time and money and longer waits for building permit to be issued. Retrofits for remodeling could be difficult and/or unattractive. The little costs accumulate to builders and adds more government in people's home. Mr. Vidovich asked, "Is there a monitoring requirement for these homes? What about false alarm?" Commissioner Thorne reported she had called 3 insurance companies. None re- duced insurance costs, but increased cos, because of water damage. Commissioner Keating stated that water damage to paper or electrical equipment can be repaired and is less a threat to property or life than damage by fire. 90C to $1.25 a square foot is the cost of installing the suggested system according to Central Fire District representatives. No monitoring or water flow alarm at Central. Fire Station is being suggested. The Chief claims Commissioner Thorne's insurance information is contrary to Central Fire District's information. The question of limiting water damage is still an issue. Joe Antonucci reported that only one building permit for a house adding 50% to the square foot has been issued in recent years. Most additions are less than 25% to avoid Public Work's fees. Dennis Moore, Central Fire District firefighter, reported Salinas has had a good experience with a similar ordinance. Narrower streets and other developer costs have been reduced as a direct result. Page -2- MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD MAY 26, 198' Residential sprinklers have a finer spray than commercial sprinklers and reduce caustic fumes and therefore,saves lives by allowing people to escape burning buildings. Rich Crowly of Building Industry Association, testified for his association: Cost benefit ratio of thi.: proposed requirement is the concern. It will only help new houses. How many of those are there, since there are not many retrofits? Reliability is another major concern. Analogy with burgler alarm system made. The Building Industry Association is consumer oriented, not opposed to safety. There seemed to be a general agreement that including retrofits, would be infeasible. Mr. Vidovich asked, "Would citizens optionally choose to put residential sprinklers in if they had to pay, or do most consumers think the risk is low?" Inspection costs associated with residential sprinklers are estimated at $50 - $100. Less dense, and more rural areas, need more protection than urban settings. Commissioner Keating said there's a conceptual problem about aesthetic of residential sprinkler that really isn't factual. How do you get a sprinklered community if it is not required? The question assumes people should be sprinklered or want to be sprinklered.- What would be gained? Letter from Prometheus Development supporting proposed ordinance (attached). Chairperson Gordon said certain criteria can make residential sprinklers afford- able to developers by: reduce street widths density size of water mains distance between, hydrants can be greater Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted: 9 a K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager T � SANTA CIARA COUNTY S ¢ CENTRAL. FIRE (PROTECTION DISTRICT a c` 3071 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE SAN JOSE.CA 95128-4499 SERVICE SINCE 1947 408)378.4010 26 May 1967 TO: Cupertino Public Safety Commission FROM: Douglas G. Sporleder, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Residential Sprinkler Systems I am here tonight to advise the Cupertino Public Safety Commission that the Central Fire Protection District supports the incorporation of Residential Sprinkler Systems into the life safety requirements for new residential buildings within the City of Cupertino. The District supports residential sprinkler systems because They are a proven resource for reducing life and property lose Niue to fire. Most of the victims of residential fires are the very elderly and children who cannot help themselves. It is our hope that the use of sprinklers will reduce life loss by at least 50%. Residential structures within the City of Cupertino are getting larger, with some homes in the 5,000-8,000 square foot range; in some cases, as large as commercial structures. As traffic and street obstructions continue to slow travel through the City, it will become more and more difficult for emergency fire apparatus to maintain a response time of less than four minutes to calls for help. As time elapses between the start of a fire and fire apparatus reaching the scene, the fire may grow at a rapid rate allowing small fires to grow quite large. A residential sprinkler system, coupled with smoke detectcrs, will mitigate the problem by doing the following: 1. Will provide early warning to residents of a fire. 2. Will apply water to the fire when the fire starts. 3. Will allow occupants of the dwelling to escape. 4. Will control the fire during the time period the fire department is responding. 5. Will reduce water damage because sprinklers flow at 20 GPM each, compared to a fire attack hose line flowing over 200 GPM. Only the sprinkler needed to control the fire will activate; the whole residential system will not go off at once. Serving West Vafiey Cities of. Cupertino, s Ionte Sereno, Saratoga, Town of Los Gatos, and Adjacent County Areas Residential Sprinkler Systems Page 2 The resident' s smoke detector and sprinkler system are always on duty and ready to perform. A cost estimate of a residential sprinkler system is between .90 and 1.25 per square foot in new construction for a house 2,000 square feet or larger. A residential sprinkler system included in a new house may mitigate requirements and reduce construction costs in other areas such as large turnaround areas for fire .apparatus at the end of long driveways or reduce fire flow requirements for the street fire hydrant system. Further, it is our feeling that insurance companies will see the value of residential sprinkler systems and offer reduced fire insurance rates to residents much as they do for commercial properties. In conclusion, I wish to note that the United States and Canada lead the world in loss of life and property due to fire. The City of Cupertino is to be applauded for actively seeking ways to reduce this terrible record by exploring methods such as residential sprinkler systems to protect its citizens. I assure you of Central Fire's continued assistance in helping to make Cupertino a fire safe community. DGS: jm 7 J PROMETHEUS DEVEILOPMENT CO., INC. 20500 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD. SUITE 100 CUPBEMN01 CALIFOEMIA 95014.Q810 408-445-0157 May 26, 1987 Mr. John Gordon Chairman Public Safety Commission City of Cupertino 10430 So. De Anza Boulevard Cupertino, CA 95014 RE: Residential Sprinkler Ordinance Chairman Gordon: We will be unable to attend the Public Safety Commission hearing on the proposed residential sprinkler ordinance and would like to offer the following information for the Commission to consider. Prometheus Development Co. , Inc. is currently building several thousand multi-family units in the San Francisco Bay Area and in many of the communities in which we work, there are requirements for fire sprinklers within the units. we have not found this to be a major problem in design or unit affordability and in fact, have used it as a marketing tool. In addition, when local building departments work with developers and fire department code enforcement officials, we have found significant offsets to help mitigate the costs of sprinkler installation. Thank you for your attention of the above. Very truly yours, PROMETHEUS DEVELOPMENT CO, INC. 'M Mark R. Kroll Vice President MRK/klh cc: Joseph Antonucci/City of Cupertino WR MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD JULY 9, 1987, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was callkd to order at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE To THE FLAG: Lead by Commissioner Gordon. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Keating, Delucchi, Steeling and Thorne Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Joe Silva, Code Enforcement Officer Chief Douglas Sporleder, Central Fire District Lt. M. Lombardo, Sheriff's Office WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Article from Times Tribune - "Drunk Driver's Plan-City Palo Alto," distributed. A letter was received from Debcor Corporation thanking the Commission for information that had been mailed to them. Letter of appointment of Ma-rilya Sterling to the Commission received. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Request was made by Commissioner Keating to have news article on drunk driver placed on the next agenda for discussion. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder handed out the June activity report. There were only minor problems over July 4th related to fireworks. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIYF'S OF.FICE: May and June were quiet months, as far as serious crimes. Drunk driver suppression is still a si::ong goal. a. Accidents are down b. Citations are high C. Miscellaneous arrests are high Contract negotiations are in progress between Cupertino and the Sheriff's Office. OLD BUSINESS: Earthquake preparedness: - Folders,for information on to be distributed, are at the printer. -2- PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES - HELD JULY 9, 1987 The basic _information is being prepared by desk top publishing. Commissioner Gordon will be involved in setting the curriculum for the group presentations. Practicing presentation for the program should be set for August or September at the latest. Sprinkler information from the Public Hearing or. May 26, 1987 was distributed to the Commissioners. Commissioner Gordon opened the discussion acknowledging the presence of 3 people from the community who wished to discuss the sprinkler proposal. There was a discussion of demonstrat-'on held May 26, 1987. Building industry repre- sentatives thought cities shouldn't be involved in determining sprinkler require- ment in homes. The Fire District thought cities should be involved. Commissioner Gordon felt the Commissioners should be concerned only with: "Is this a good program for the City?" Specific requirements of such a system is up to the City Council. What building codes need be enacted? Jane Kline, a building contractor, said she is concerned about being forced to install sprinklers in homes that her company builds. She feels those things should be between builder and buyer. This idea is something new that a lot of people have not looked at. She said it would cost approximately $1.75 per square foot, which would average about three to five thousand dollars per home. Ellie Werner, a real estate broker, said she believes that builders feel they should not accept the sprinkler program since there is a lack of good research of the system. They plan to go to Sunnyvale Council and ask them to rescind the sprinkler system program until they are sure of the system. At present, no one can prove the system will perform as claimed. They (the contractors) feel they will be held accountable for the system for 10 years. NOTE: All -0arties present, Commissioners and guests, had strong concerns. Additional research of sprinkler systems for homes is needed. No recommenda- tions can be made until more input is secured. Staff will ask Planning how many family units and type of lots are available for development in Cupertino, to be placed on the next agenda. Mr. Leo Hoofer, Engineer, asked that the Commission take time and look into this carefully before acting without fully knowing the impact to the citizens of Cupertino. The Public Safety study, currently under way, suggests in the future a re- assessment may be required of the Fire Service. The issues are cost only; the City is well pleased with the service level of Central Fire District. NEW BUSINESS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted: iy :Jrf' Joe Silva, Code Enforcement Officer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD AUGUST 13, 1987, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL RDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gordon at 7: 40 P. M. BALM TO UK-ELAQ: Lead by Commissioner Gordon. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Delucchi, Sterling and Thorne Commissioners Absent: Keating Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Lt. Lombardo, Deputy Chief Thaxton bMTEN GOWN CATIONS: 1. Memo announcing the Mayor's luncheon 8/19/87. 2. Letter from Dividend Development Corporation with sample of Contra Costa County Ordinance requiring builders to offer residential sprinklers as an option to buy. RE-PORT FRQM_9MRI '5_QFF : From November 1986 to July 31, 1967 drunken driving arrests are up 75% and accidents are down slightly. Sheriff's Office and City video producer are making a PSA video providing education regardir..g drunk driving. Traffic accident analysis report distributed (attached) . Most accidents were at major intersections, with the exception of Stevens Creek Boulevard and DeAnza. Lt. Lombardo introduced Secretary of State Fong Eu' s initiative (D. I. M. E. S) which would raise funds to enhance law enforcement through an excise tax on alcohol. Santa Clara County is one of five counties in a pilot project for in-home child care protection. UF_QRT__FRQM__CBNTRAL Deputy Chief Thaxton reported little fire activity in July largest loss was a new car. Chief Spor,leder sent information regarding residential sprinklers. Staff will hold the material for commissioners to review. A day seminar regarding residential sprinklers will be held Septembe,- 15 in Sacramento, Chairperson Gordon will attend. PVT b. QU BUSIRESS: 1. Commission asked Central Fire District for a map defining Auk, high fire hazard areas in Cupertino. Staff to determine the number of new homes predicted in 'The area. How many new homes in Cupertino zoned for throughout the community. Chairperson Gordon will contact San Clemente's former fire chief who is considered the most knowledgeable in the State regarding residential sprinklers. Sunnyvale's experien---e is based on 13 permit applications. They haven't much "maintenance of the system" information. Sunnyvale does recommend static pressure guages, periodically "bleeding" the system, and audible bells for monitoring 3/4" pipe has been tested and has enough pressure to operate. Contractor's licenses are required of installers if they are not the homeowner. 2. Earthquake project will be successful if audiences do one of the four things following the meetings: A. Strap in water heater. B. Purchase a tool to turn off gas to the home. C. Develop a family communication reuniting plan. D. Establish emergency food and water supplies. Script for presentation to be reviewed carefully for final modifications which will include: A. Asking three people in the Neighborhood Watch group to follow-up rather than letters. B. Decals for display when households have done at least one of the four things. Video will be shown at the next meeting. Staff will send out the text of the worksheets before the next meeting. 3. Cost recovery from drunk drivers postponed until Commissioner Keating can attend. NEH BUSINESS: Commissioner Thorne will attend August's Mayor's luncheon. Commissioner Sterling will attend September's Mayor's luncheon. AMORMNI The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P. M. Respectfully Submitted: Barbara K. Af-own, Assistant to the City Manager :.< 0MW of an 0"11 lei)~ st►"t Count of Santa Clara t=�.agar="1WIFI&M ®, California noftn L Whit",$1110 Nt cuter=n-r x hJC Traffic Analysis Report s 01/01/07 to 06/30/87 This analysis in based on Information obtained from cocci dent reports prepared by beat deputies assigned to work the Cupertinoarea. The following two reports are used when investigating an accidents 1.: Long form -- accident Investigation report - used when investigating an accident that Involves injury® violation, hit run, bicycle, or school bus. 2. Short form _ collision information notice - used to provid concerned parties with the necessary information pertaining to the accident location and the names of the involved drivers. A. Total number of aiCCideYit S• • . . ee • o • • • • • a • • • • • • e . • • e • s . ee 513 1. Long form accident reports. . • . . . • • oa • a ■ . e • . e • sa . n . . . 409 2. Short form accident reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 3. Average monthly accident rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e . . . 86 B. Total dui related accidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e • . . . . . . • . . . 118 1. Accidents caused by drunk drivers. . . • . . . • . . . . . . e . . . . 38 2. Hit & run accidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e . . . . . . . . 77 3. Percentage dui real aatied accidents. . . 22.4% C. Total injury accidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 r17. Faataal i ti es . . . e a . . . . . e • . . • • • • • • • • • • • e • • • • • e e • w a w • . • e • 0 6. Major injuries. • • • o • • • so . . . . • a • eee • • • • • • • • • e • e • . o • . • 10 3. Minor i n j ur i es. • . o • . . o . . . . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • . . r • • . • . 121 Prepared 07/30/87 An Equal Opportunity Employer ,7 Gomm to amw 11m Salt!! • jam 64M Count of Santa Gera :�!" Cniif®min L WAON,shoe Al:C I DEfdT ®CCURENCE ID nd:%V Day Long Form Short Form Total Percent Mon 57 13 70 13.6X Tun 64 13 77 15.0% Wed 65 19 84 16.42 Thu 65 20 85 16.6% Fri 64 - 23 87 17.0% sat 56 13 69 13.5% Sun 38 3 41 8.0% 6Cb9=c x DE1d'r 1BIV n1110111v Pa-r- E3 = x "®UR 13L_®1 1<1a Day ®loch i Block 2 Block 3 Block. 4 Total Mon 5 17 33 15 70 Tue 2 27 30 is 77 Wed 2 31 37 14 84 Thu 6 09 45 15 85 Fri 4 27 37 19 87 sat 9 20 26 14 69 Sun 9 4 20 a 41 Block 1 - 0001 Hrs To 0559 Hrs Bloc.-. 3 - 1200 Hrs To 1759 Hrs Block 2 - 0600 Hrs To 1159 Hrs Block 4 - 1800 Hrs To 2400 Hrs 9DIR 11"I*0bRI/ C®L.L. I S I Ohl 1r&1C`r C3ME3 Number Percent Speed 81 15.8% Stop Sign 42 8.2% Unsafe Turns 67 13. 1% Right of Way 53 10.3% Unsafe Lane Change 13 2.5% Pedestrian 6 1.2% Dui 38 7.4% Other 148 28.8% Unknown 65 12.7% CUPERTINO Prepared 07/30/87 An Equal Opportunity Employer County of Santa Clara California Ro"a E.md",&tww Citys CUPERTINO INTERSECTIONS WITH MOST ACCIDENTS --------------------------------- Intersection No. Ace. Int-rsection No. Ace. -------- -- -------- --- -------- 1. De Anza/280 21 7. De Anza,'Homestead 11 2. Stevens Creek/Hwy- m 18 S. Do Anza/Bollinger 10 3. Stelling/Stevens Creek 17 9. De Anza/Mc clellan 9 4. Vallco Pkwy/Wolfe 17 10. Wolfe/Pruneridge 9 Wolfe/280 16 11. Bandley/Stevens Creek 9 6. Wolfe/Stevens Creek 14 12. Wolfe/Homestead STREETS WITH MOST ACCIDENTS --------------------------- Street No. Acc. Street No. Ace. ------ -------- ------ 1. Stevens Creek 112 6. Me Clellan 29 2. Ve Anza 74 7. Hwy 85 22 3. Wolfe 47 B. Ballinger 14 4. Homestead 41 9. Miller 13 5. Stalling 29 10. Foothill 13 An Equal Opportunity Employer . r TR ago"8f the own Count of Santa Clara 9t�West keddtnp$trams; ' slan,toaa.Caul®mta es„s California 01 I'Dao�sf�. wenro,.��rff City$ CUPERTINO Years 1987 CITATION ENFORCEMENT Unsafe Stop Unsafe Right Lane Month Speed Sign Turn of Way Change Pede Other January 356 205- 40 12 29 12 553 February 443 145 30 17 26 18 462 March 478 169 33 19 16 13 428 April 515 264 61 23 14 70 522 May 679 259 79 14 21 68 598 Junr 589 317 55 14 21 86 523 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total 3O60 1359 298 99 127 267 3076 8286 Percentage 36.9% 16.4% 3.6% 1.2% 1.5% 3.2% 37. 1% 100.0 An Equal Opportunity Employer X v 55 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD SEPTEMBER 10, 1987, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gordon. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Lead by Chairperson Gordon. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Delucchi, Sterling, Thorne and Keating Commissioners absent: None. Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Lt. Lombardo and Chief Sporleder APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the August 13, 1987 meeting were approved with the following modification: Old Business, item two, 2nd pare raph: "Script for presentation. . . for final modifications which may include:" ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner Thorne reported she'd dialed 911 to report a burglary and had no response for over an hour and a half. Lt. Lombardo offered to look into any County Communication problems that the Commissioners may know about. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lt. Lombardo reported the results of the first year of the DUI grant. Effective November 1, 1987 the City will assume 50% of the costs. Hopefully, fines recovered should off-set the costs. Officer Froom is busy with the "Dare to Say Noll, the Drug Council, SARB, Children at Risk, Neighborhood Watch and grantsmanship. The Sheriffs will be working extra to provide traffic control for the bicentennial celebration September 19, 1987. Crime activity has had nothing remarkable in the last month. There was discussion of Cupertino Drug Council and crimes in shopping centers. rc n Fv+s s: 7f w. r; .t REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder reported that damage to homes is averaging less than $6,000 per fire. This low figure is probably due to early warnings (smoke detectors) . Chief Sporleder shared an overview of the state fires which began in August. 8,000 lightening strikes started 1,300 fires, mostly in the U.S. Forest Service jurisdictions. OLD BUSINESS: September 15 there is a residential sprinkler workshop sponsored by the State Fire Marshall. Chairperson Gordon will attend. Staff reported there are approximately 2,000 more housing units to be built in Cupertino with 240 of those in the high fire hazard area that could be impacted by a residential sprinkler ordinance. Earthquake preparedness workbook was reviewed by page for ultimate presentation to Neighborhood Watch groups. AWOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted: rbara Kr UroW,- Assistant a City Manager bf. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD November 12, 1987, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gordon at 7:40 pm. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Lead by Chairperson Gordon. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Delucchi, Thorne, Keating and Sterling Commissioners absent: Atone Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown Chief Sporleder Lt. Mike Lombardo APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the October 8, 1987 meeting were approved with the addition of Ellie Werner as guest. Under "Old Business" add: "Thorne moved, the motion was seconded and passed unanimously, that the Commission will review all the material gathered at the residential sprinkler seminar and determine at the November meeting if there will be any kind of recommendation to the City Council". Since the material from the residential sprinkler seminar was not received by the Commissioners, this agenda item will be addressed at the next meeting. A video tape will also be shown. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Commissioner Sterling was concerned that her neighborhood on West Estates was annexed to the City without street lights. For safety sake she and her neighbors would like them. Staff will ask someone from public works to contact her regarding financing tools or any acceptable alternatives. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder distributed the October statistical report. Fire responses and dollar losses are down from a year ago. A young arsonist has been apprehended that is thought to be responsible for setting fires at Monta Vista High School. Cooperation between Fire District and the Sheriff's office made for quick apprehension. Psychological profile used as a tool. Fire hydrants are tested by volunteers, but are not letting water flow due to the drought. 2- Public Safety Commission Minutes November 12, 1987 REPORT FROM SHERIFF"S OFFICE: The breathalizer has been installed at the Service Center thereby reducing travel time for those thought to be drunk while driving. D.U.I. Officers and ABC agents have been visiting liquor vendors to remind them not to sell to minors. There is a task force assigned to apprehend the ski-mask rapist thought to be responsible for a rape in Cupertino at the end of October. Extra patrol has been hired by Vallco from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Some kids (ages 11, 12 and 13) have been apprehended for building four sophisticated pipe bombs. AM, Halloween the Sheriff Officers were highly visible and it was a very quiet weekend. Drinking establishments in Cupertino have been fairly quiet since March. OLD BUSINESS: Earthquake preparedness materials were distributed; minor modifications noted. Commissioner Thorne reported cost of decals ($225/500) and pins ($115/500) to indicate households that had done something for preparation following our presentations. Return letter to be developed as well as modify script to ask someone in the neighborhood watch group to follow up in neighborhood to encourage people to do something to get prepared. Gennie Waters has volunteered to help with follow-up. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted: S'arbara K. e�City City Manager Assistant a MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MUTING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION, HELD December 10, 1967, IN - CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFJRNZA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gordon at 7:30 pm. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Lead by Chairperson Gordon. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Delucchi, Keating and Sterling Commissioners Absent: Thorne Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown , Assistant to the City Manager Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire Dist. Guests Present: Richard Childress Terry Brown Ellie Werner Lydia Lyons APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the November 12, 1987 meeting were submitted and approved. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Chair Gordon read a letter from the Central Fire District inviting the Commissioners to join in the celebration of their 40th Anniversary. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder reported that a young arsonist has been apprehended for the fire at Fremont Older School. Damage was estimated between a quarter and half a million dollars. He also reported that the young arsonist apprehended for the fires at Monta Vista School and Kennedy Junior High School is receiving psychological treatment at this time. The charges for arson have not been dropped. The statistical report for Central Fire's November activities was distributed. There has been an increase in the number of responses to automobile accidents. In response to a question, Chief Sporleder reported that Proposition 65 has not substantially impacted the statistics nor the Fire District's participation in hazardous materials. The major increase in the last six years has been the plan reviews for commercial buildings. In 1981 the Fire District reviewed approximately 150 plans. In 1987 the Fire District has reviewed, in the first eleven months, over 600 plans. r Page 2 - Public Safety Commission Minutes - December 10, 1987 REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: No report. OLD BUSINESS: We were not able to make the VCR presentation on the Cobb County Georgia Residential Sprinklers promotion. The Commission decided to discuss whether or not the Commission will be recommending any kind of residential sprinkler ordinance to the City Council, and if so, what form would that ordinance take. Would it apply to all new residential construction? Would it apply to residential construction in high fire zones (which is primarily the foothills)? Or, would it in fact attempt to retrofit current houses? The Commission received information from the Planning Department earlier this year that if it were to address only new residences in the high fire zone it would impact approximately 225 unbuilt single family homes. There was a general discussion of possible tradeoffs of some of the builder's requirements with certain fire prevention techniques if they installed sprinklers. The Fire District is frequently able to negotiate with home builders to install residential sprinklers or other devices that may be prevention techniques in lieu of some of the other requirements in the building coda such as driveway grades, fire hydrant requirements, and the like. Triplexes and multi-family dwellings in Cupertino, as well as commercial buildings are already required to have sprinkler devices. Therefore, a n�-w ordinance would address only duplexes and single family dwellings if we were to make any additional requirements for residential sprinklers. Commissioner Keating's feeling was that the long term need was to address the existing dwellings, which is the vast majority of homes in Cupertino. Cobb County and Montgomery County's experiences have been positive, but relate primarily to triplexes and greater multi-family dwellings. Commissioner Keating made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Delucchi, that the Public Safety Commission not recommend a single family residence sprinkler ordinance to the City Council. Discussion followed about multi-family residences currently covered; the number of new homes left to be impacted, and that the high hazard zone developers can negotiate with the Central Fire District to do residential sprinklers rather than more traditional and more costly fire protection techniques. Voting for the motion were Commissioners Keating and Delucchi, voting against the motion were Commissioners Sterling and Gordon. No action can be taken until the tie breaker can be present at the Commission meeting in January. -�WITF n,� �.,: �, A•f �� '. it .; h t,e,k n�. Page -3- Public Safety Commission Minutes - December 10, 1987 Earthquake Preparedness Project: The following three earthquake preparedness presentations have been scheduled: January 20th at 7:30 p.m. Commissioners Delucchi and Sterling will make a presentation at the Valley Green Apartments. January 21st Commissioners Gordon and Keating will make a presentation to the Cherry Tree bane Neighborhood Watch Group at 7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. on January 26th Commissioners Thorne and Gordon will make a presentation at the Garden Gate Drive Neighborhood Watch Group. Along with the materials to be presented, a roster of the Commissioners will be given to each of the Neighborhood Watch Groups. Each Commissioner will receive a list of the names, addresses, times and dates for th.e scheduled presentation. Staff is to make sure that scripts with the correct modifications are mailed to all Commissioners. Seismic Ordinances: The Commission asked to wait until the January meeting to review the recommendations that the Senior Building Inspector made to the Commission regarding seismic ordinance. Guest Richard Childress asked that a copy also be mailed to him. January agenda will include the topics of dunk drivers paying for emergency response. The Commissioner asked for a copy of the State statute that implements the program, as well as, copies of Palo Alto's and San Jose's ordinance implementing the programs. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: 4arbara K. , Assistant o the City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JANUARY 14, 1988 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gordon at 7:30 pm. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Lead by Chairperson Gordon. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Delucchi, Keating, Sterling and Thorne Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Mike Lombardo, Sheriff's Office Guests Present: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Childress and one other citizen APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the December 10, 1987 meeting were approved as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: The Commission was read a letter and a questionaire from the California Waste Management Board about an information publication evaluation. Staff will make copies of the brochure and send them to the Commissioners for their review before the February meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATION Staff reported on the visit of delegates from Cupertino's Sister City, Toyokowa, Japan, who attended the Mayor's luncheon earlier this same day. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Central Fire District reports were submitted in writing to the Commissioners. Chief Sporleder will attend the February meeting and will be available to answer any question the Commissioners may have. Page 2 - Public Safety Commission. Minutes - January 14, 1988 REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S grFICE: Lt. Lombardo distributed a summary of the DUI program (Driving Under the Influence) . The program has reduced the number of hit and and run accidents in the City and has also reduced the level of blood alcohol among those who have been arrested for drunk driving. Although the number of arrests are not as high as originally anticipated, the goals of the program which have reduced the problems associated with injury to body and property have been accomplished. Crimes against persons from July, 1987 through December, 1987 are down. Crimes against property are up only slightly. Drug arrests have been lower than previous years but are more directed toward dealers rather than users, or people in possession. Robbery still continues to be a major crime issue, it hasn't increased, but neither has it decreased. There has been a real emphasis on bicycle safety education, as well as citation of bike riders, the result being that the number of accidents is significally down. Commissioner Sterling asked if the Sheriff's Office gets the information needed to do their job properly from the San Jose Department. She requested that Lt. Lombardo take the time to make a formal response at the next meeting. Lt. Lombardo said he could make a formal response at that time, that beat officer to beat officer information is very good between the two departments. Higher in the bureaucracy the communications become more difficult as they're not needed on a day to day basis to do the job. There are some political realities right now which seems to have been exposed through the very bad publicity that the San Jose Police Department has gotten regarding the ski mask rapist. In Lt. Lombardo's opinion the San Jose Police Department did a remarkably good job regarding the ski mask rapist, under the circumstances, which are not made as public as the criticism. OLD BUSINESS: Residential Sprinkler Ordinance: Commissioner Keating moved, and Commissioner Thorne seconded the motion, that the Public Safety Commission; not recommend a single family residential ordinance. Voting "yes" were: Commissioners Delucchi, Keating and Thorne. Voting "no" were: Commissioners Gordon and Sterling. Page -3- Public Safety Commission Minutes - January 14, 1988 Billing drunk drivers for the cost of emergency response: Copies of the State Legislation allowing the cities to bill drunk drivers for the cost of emergency responses was distributed to the Commisssion. Lt. Lombardo and Barbara Brown discussed some of the concerns regarding whether or not a conviction for drunk driving was needed and what the definition of an emergency response was. The analogy of this fee, which is considered a users fee, is itat of the false alarm ordinance, it is not a criminal standard that needs to be met - not a fine but a user fee. The potential revenue source from such legislation is considerable, however, there are no dates by which the program needs to be anticipated, and it will be possible for Cupertino to retroactively implement the program should some of the legal concerns be dealt with. Commissioner Keating moved that the topic be r_eagendized to the July 1988 meeting to review the experiences of other communities for a six month period before making a recommendation that it be implemented in the City of Cupertino. Earthquake Preparedness Project: There was a discussion of the Sunnyvale neighborhood preparedness project and the literature that they have. Staff will see that our Commissioners get a copy of Sunnyvale's information being distributed for their further education in this area. Commissioner Delucchi will not be able to do the presentation on February 17, 1988. Staff will assist Commissioner Sterling in that presentation. The Commission reviewed again the 17 minute VCR presentation on Earthquake Preparedness. SeisAic Ordinance: The seismic ordinance was postponed for discussion to the February meeting, giving the amount of time it was felt it needed to be adequately covered. Commissioner Thorne would like the cost estimates to be submitted prior to that discussion, as well as a recommendation as to when the program gets triggered and what feeling there may be on cost experienced by the builder. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. to take a tour of the new City Hall. Respectfully Submitted: ar ara K. ow Assistant t e City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1988 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER• The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gordon at 7:35 pm. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Lead by Chairperson Gordon. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Sterling, Thorne, Werner and Molloy Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Lt. Mike Lombardo, Sheriff's office Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire Dist. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the January 14, 1988 meeting were approved as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None. ORAL COMMUNICATION Introductions were exchanged between the new commissioners, incumbent commissioners and staff. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder distributed the January 1988 statistical report for the Fire District. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: DUI arrests were up following the holidays. Crime rate also was up due to tight security measures taken by some of the large retail outlets. Resolution of crimes were also high. b ' ••digJ •: ':J. .• •:�; . fit' • -•+ is '. �. # f.�► i --- : -57 r MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD MARCH 10, 1988 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CAL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Thorne at 7:35 pm. SALUTE TOOTHF SLAG• Lead by Chairperson Thorne. ROLL- CALL: Commissioners Present: Sterling, Thorne, Werner and Molloy Commissioner Absent Gordon Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Dick Thaxton, Asst. Chief, Central Fire District Patty Froom, sheriff's Office APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the February 11, 1988 meeting were approved as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: The Commission received a "Thank You" note from one of the Neighborhood Watch groups for the Earthquake Preparedness presentation. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Thaxton distributed the February fire statistics. There was a total property loss of. $7100 for the month. Chief Thaxton also reported that the District is developing a booklet entitled, "After the Fire", which provides assistance for people who have sustained a residential fire. It has reminders and steps to take in the follow-up that could be cost savings, and certainly time saving, when dealing with the aftermath. Final copies of the publication will be brought to the Commission. The statistical report format was discussed; once it's computerized it is possible that the District can reformat it in a way that it may have more meaning for the commission. Page -2- Public Safety Minutes - March 10, 1988 REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Officer Patty Froom reported to the Commission the concept and procedure by which a Neighborhood Watch Program is established. There are fourteen Neighborhood Watch groups in the City of Cupertino. Officer Froom gets lots of inquiries about the program from throughout the community, but doesn't know of any new programs as of yet. The main goal of the program is to get neighbors to know neighbors. They show a home security film and offer a free home security survey. Officer Froom also works with the Drug Abuse Resistance program, known as DARE, where she teaches how to say "no" to drugs to every 6th grade class in the City of Cupertino. She discusses peer group pressure, self esteem, and alternatives to drug use. Furthermore, she works on the TABS which is the Truancy Abatement Burglary Suspression program. She and other officers pick up truants and either return them to the schools or take them to juvenile hall, depending on what the school authorities want. About one out of the ten truants that are picked up are taken to the juvenile hall. In February thirty kids were picked up, in total. The reason for the program is because there seems to be a direct relationship between burglaries and truancies. Children At Risk is also a program that Officer Froom works with. This program attempts to work together in a task force of social service agencies and school districts to keep children from being abused. The Sheriff's office works along with Social Advocates for Youth, Cupertino Community Services, representatives of the School District, Children's Protective Services, and two parent representatives. OLD BUSINESS: Earthquake Preparedness Program: Six programs have been presented, there are approximately four more to be presented to neighborhood watch groups. April 14th the Commission will present the program at the Cupertino City Hall Council Chambers and invite the public.- Publicity will be through the Cupertino Scene. Commissioner Molloy asked for a copy of the California Institute of Technology's earthquake preparedness conference materials. Staff is to ask for all of the proceedings of the conference that was held March loth. , .,. �; .. � • ., b. . ,,,, a ...�" x. o- Page -3- Public Safety Minutes - March 10, 1988 Seismic ordinance: This discussion was tabled until cost estimates provided by local developer, Dick Childress, can be distributed to the Commissioners. Copies of the Santa Cruz Ordinance were also asked to be redistributed. Mayor's Luncheon: Chairperson Thorne attended the '..ayor's luncheon March 10th. There was a discussion of the new urgency ordinance as it relates to scale and density of housing, setbacks and FAR's. There was also a discussion of the closing of DeAnza Racquet Club, the Energy Commission's v;deo spots, and the dinner Saturday evening for the Commissioners to be held at Villa Felice. Commissioner Sterling's lighting issue has not yet been addressed by Public Works, Staff will remind them to call her. In May, Commissioner Molloy has asked to share some of his knowledge and background about ground quality in this County and as it may relate to public safety. NEW BUSINESS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: arbara K. , Assistant to a City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ConMISSION HELD JUNE 9, 1988 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER• The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:40 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Lead by Chairperson Thorne. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Thorne, Gordon and Molloy Commissioners Absent: Sterling and Werner Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District Offi:;er Mike Flood, Sheriff's Office APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the April minutes was postponed until the July meeting. ORAL REPORTS: Chairperson Thorne reported on the Mayor's luncheon held earlier that day: The commission has been invited to participate in the July 4th festivities. The needs assessment survey for recreation facilities is due by the end of June. Proposition 70 will bring approximately $140,000 for park development and acquisition to the City of Cupertino. There were reports from the other commissions and a long discussion on Highway 85, the exchange at Stevens Creek. Blvd. , and intersections in Saratoga. REPORT ??ROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Officer Mike Flood reported that the DUI arrests in May were 84. In May 1987 there were only 67. The average blood alcohol. level is less than it was prior to the DUI program. Project Impact is an ABC program to educate businesses with liquor licenses about selling alcohol to minors. Officer Flood also reported that "Sober Graduation" seminars have been held. There has been a. rash of auto burglaries, and one bank robbery recently. I Page -2- Public Safety Commission - June 9, 1988 REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: March, April and May fire statistics were distributed to the commission, and copies were given to staff for the City Council. There is a high fire hazard at this time, particularly in the hill areas. Cupertino is not particularly a problem since most of our housing is new and has been built to code. Fire-safe roofing education programs are being conducted now with discussions of "defensible space" between the housing and the wildlands. Chief Sporleder also reported that 0911" has nearly stopped false alarms because we now know who's making the calls. OLD BUSINESS: Seismic Ordinance: Chairperson Thorne doesn't want it mandated. Improvements and guidelines for those who are remodeling their homes can be provided. Commissioner Molloy also doesn't want it mandated on the local level, but feels that we are talking about the protection of lives and property and so government regulation may be appropriate at a state-wide level. Commissioner Gordon thinks that we should consider mandating certain seismic improvements when a project is remodeled, but that it should be at a higher threshold than the proposed $5,000, perhaps $20,000. The issue of the seismic ordinance will be placed on the July agenda and will be dealt with or abandoned at that time, Commissioner Mc;lloy reported that a presentation of ground water quality issues, and a guest will be at the next meeting. The Earthquake Preparedness project has been transferred from the Commission to an Administrative Aide, Brad Britton. He will reach out to the residential community and present preparedness information. NEW BUSINESS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjounred at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: Barbara K r n, Assistan -to-the City Manager 4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JULY 14, 1988 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:35 P.M. by Chairperson Darlene Thorne. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Lead by Chairperson Thorne. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Thorne, Gordon, Sterling and Molloy. Commissioner Werner arrived later. Staff Present: Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District Lt. Mike Lombardo, Sheriff's Department Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the June 8th and the April 13th meetings were approved as presented. ORAL REPORTS: None. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lt. Lombardo reported that the June DUI report shows a significant reduction in the number of arrests from the previous June. It is thought that one of the reasons is the success of the DUI team as well as the fact. that Sneaker's, or All Stars, is closed and in-house training is taking place at both Baxter's and P. J. Mulligan's, so that drinkers are denied service sooner than they have been in the past, and before they become dangerously intoxicated. It's clear that the social standards of the day are assisting in keeping citizens from drinking and driving. The object of the DUI program, which was to increase the number of the arrests and decrease the number of accidents, has in fact been achieved in that there are fewer arrests, but the accidents are down 30%. The DUI grant ends October 31, 1988. The Sheriff's office, the State, and the City of Cupertino are negotiating as to whether or not to continue the program. Revenue laws have changed to reduce the possible subsidies that might come from fines and forfeitures. Page -2- Public Safety Commission - July 14, 1988 Lt. Lombardo related to the Commission the two fatalities that have occurred this year in Cupertino as the result of drunk driving. He also reported that the crime rates in Cupertino are down consistant with the national averages. Auto burglaries, however, are up. Patty Froom, Crime Prevention Officer, is currently away at training entitled, "Here's Looking at You Year 200011, to bring the second stage of drug education to the schools. There was some general discussion about drugs and gangs, and their interlatedness in this County. gEPORT F]gQM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder distributed the statistical report of activities for the month of June. Chief Sporleder reviewed the three fires that had taken place recently in town. He also distributed a brochure developed by Central Fire District called "After the Fire". There was a general discussion of fireworks and firework related fires and crimes. It was the conclusion of both Lt. Lombardo, as well as Chief Sporleder, that public education is the best way to counter the fireworks activities. OLD BUSINESS• Cost recovery from DUI accidents: The City of San Jose and Santa Clara are currently conducting cost recover* programs in which they immediately bill the driver of the vehicle that a police officer has investigated as being involved in an accident, and where alcohol was also involved. The fines can go up to a ceiling of $1,000. Lt. Lombardo brought to us a model of CHP program which gaits until there's a conviction for driving under the influence. And that there is a fee schedule based on the number of hours spent on investigating the accident. There are mixed feelings from different jurisdictions as to what should be included in the billing and when billing should take place; either before or after a conviction. The City of Cupertino is now paying the cost of investigating alcohol related accidents without receiving any offsetting fines. Both staff and Lt. Lombardo were asked to bring back information for the next commission meeting that related the number of arrests for drunk driving and the number of convictions that would have involved an accident and would be subject to the cost recovery program. Also asked to bring information regarding the time lag between the arrests and the conviction and an evaluation by San Jose and Santa Clara of their program. Staff will mail copies of the CHP models to all the Commissioners. WON Page -3- Public Safety Commission Minutes a July 14, 1988 Seismic Ordinance: The Commission outlined five different alternatives in terms of approaching a seismic ordinance. One would be a very rigid and comprehensive ordinance recommended to the City Council, which would require certain retrofitted earthquake preventive measures be taken when a person applies for a building permit to remodel a house that would otherwise be exempt from building codes designed to reduce the impact of an earthquake. The second alternative would be a more narrow and more flexible ordinance as characterized by the one the City of Santa Cruz passed. The third ordinance that might be considered would simply make some requirements regarding certain retrofits that would distinguish those retrofits which would prevent a fire from starting and spreading, thereby endangering neighbors. The fourth program would be to request voluntary actions on the part of anybody who applies for a building permit, and the fifth alternative is to do nothing. After some discussion, the Commission decided that option number three is the direction in which they want to go. Staff will ask the Fire Chief to distinguish the most important measures that can be taken to prevent fires in older homes after an earthquake has taken place; it was moved by Commissioner Sterling, seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Chairperson Thorne voted against the motion, Commissioners Molloy and Werner abstained. Commissioner Molloy asked that the Chief's views be sent to them in writing prior to the next commission meeting, so they will be prepared to act. NEW BUSINESS: The Chairperson reported on attending the Mayor's luncheon earlier this day. The Mayor's August commissioner's luncheon has been cancelled. In September, Commissioner Sterling will attend the Mayor's luncheon, in October, Commissioner Werner will attend the Mayor's luncheon. Chairperson Thorne reported that at the Mayor's luncheon the Fine Arts Commission reported they are looking for a muralist to do a historical to future mural in the lobby of the City Hall. Parks and Recreation Commission reported on the findings of the needs assessment conducted earlier. The Energy Commission continues to do their video work. Planning Commission reported they want some more conditions placed on the Town Center project. The Library would like four computers; two for adults and two for children. The Mayor and two Councilmembers will be traveling to Toyokawa in the next week or so. And there was also a general discussion of the bond issues being proposed for the purchase of open space and recreational facility. The issues currently facing the Highway 85 project were also discussed; interchanges near the Saratoga border as well as the interchange at 85 and 280, both north and south. t,- NR <<. • Page -4- Public Safety Minutes, July 14, 1988 Commissioner Werner asked that the Public Safety Commission look at the intersections in town where she thinks adjustments need to be made at the stop lights. She will more specifically identify those intersections she's concerned about. The item will be placed on the September agenda. In August we will decide whether or not to invite the Traffic Engineer to the September meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: f, Barbara R i Assistan #. 'the City Manager SANTA CLARA COUNTY CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT z 3071 DRIFIWOOD DRIVE .4. SAN JOSE,CA 95128-4499 SERVICE SINCE 1947 (408)378-4010 Subject: DUI Accident on 1988 Central Fire Protection District Alarm V Dear in accordance with sections 53150 through 53158 of the California Government Code, you are personally liable for the amount of $' . to cover expenses- incurred by the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District for its emergency response to the above-referenced incident involving a person who was driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI) . Section 53150 states: Any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, whose negligent operation of a motor vehicle caused by that influence proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, and any person whose intentionally wrongful conduct proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, is liable for the expense of an emergency response by a public agency to the incident. The law further provides that no insurance policy shall provide or pay for the expenses. Please make your check or money order in the above amount payable to the Central Fire Protection District. Do not send cash. . If we do not receive your payment within 30 days, we will proceed with collection activity. Sincerely, CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Serving West Valley Cities of: Cupertino, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, Town of Los Gatos, and Adjacent County Areas Q �t SANTA CLARA COUNTY CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT s� a 3071 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE SAN JOSE,CA 95128-4499 e!vroN SERVICE SINCE 1947 378-4010 02 August 1988 =80010-®®W Barbara Brown Assistant to the City Manager City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Dear Barbara: In response to your request for information on firefighting problems as a result of eartb4luakes, I asked our Public Education Officer, Laura Gantt, to reproduce copies of some of the booklets and articles we have been collecting on the subject. If the attached does not meet the Cupertino Public Safety Commission's needs, please let me know and we will search further. Very truly yours, C4RAL P OTE ION DISTRICT porl d r F DGS: jm Atts. Serving West Valley Cities of: Cupertino. Monte Sereno. Saratoga, Town of Los Gatos, and Adjacent County Areas 77 00 ,. Isafe Yi c a x 5 s 1 COMMUNITY-WIDE EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK Ab 1 f 1 s ea � ul A ocma.r r City of Milpitas Fire Department 4e. Utility Shut-off *0 Locate your gas, water and electric utilities. After a major disaster, shut off the gas Immediately ONLY IF you smell the 13 Know how to turn the utilities off. characteristic warning odor of gas and/or you notice a large consumption of gas being ® Teach all family members how to shut off all registered on the gas meter. utilities, and when to do so. • ®O NOT USE matches, lighters, open flame appliances or operate electrical switches until Gas you are sure no gas leaks exist. Sparks from electrical switches could ignite gas, causing an Attach an adjustable wrench to the gas meter. explosion. (You will not want to take time to find one The main shut-oif valve is located next to the after an earthquake.) • meter on the inlet pipe. Use a wrench to turn the valve in the direction illustrated. PIPE"ENCH • An automatic valve (Earthquake Command System) is also commercially available that will turn the gas off for you. CRESCENTIApJUSTABLE WRENCH fl� 00 Q � r On Off 26 . , - r � Electricity Water After a major disaster, shut off the electricity ® Attach a valve wrench to the water line. and check for damage to the wiring. Sparks (This tool cai i be purchased at most �t from electrical switches could ignite leaking gas hardware stores.) and cause an explosion. You will probably have one of these two types of electrical breakers in your home. i1 ,D Milpitas lines are gravity filled and located below most houses. If you do not shut the line off, the water from your water heater will drain back into the street. ;•'� Water may be turned off at either of two Circuit Breaker locations: • At the main meter, which controls the water i, flow to the entire property, or m • At the water main leading into the home. We recommend that you shut off your water here because it may flow out of the water heater and ® � 5- back into the main line if you do not. ® ® o ® Label the water main for quick identification. l Pull-out Cartridge Fuses UFA �o O 27 7 Fire Safety Fire Extinguishers Toxic Substances Place your fire extinguisher(s) where they are 13 Keep only those chemicals you need on hand. wy accessible. Dispose of old or unwanted chemicals by taking them to the Recycling Center at 1442 Borregas • An A:B:C type is effective for all three classes Avenue. For more information regarding the of fires: A - fires involving ordinary residential disposal program, call 730-7262. combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth; B - fires from. oil, grease and gasoline; C - fires in To Store Toxic Substances: electrical equipment and appliances. 0 Place pesticides, gasoline, paint thinners, etc. • Extinguishers should be checked periodically to on the floor, on a low shelf, or in a locked be sure they are fully charged and ready for cabinet that is securely fastened to the wall. 11 use. 0 If placed on a shelf, Install a guardrail to • Never use water to put out an electrical (type C) prevent the bottles or containers from slipping or oil, grease ctr gas (type B) fire. off the shelf and breaking or spilling onto the Boor. • It is better to have several smaller extinguishers well distributed throughout the * Close lids tightly on all containers. house (kitchen, garage, etc.) than one large one that is hard to get to quickly. * Store gasoline for lawn mowers, etc. in vapor- proof containers. . Store ammonia and bleach in different locations. If these liquids mix, they create toxic fumes. muse., I IF 31 LIVINu WIT.H t i 1 i r � An Earthquake Preparation Guide i i II V EPP . 6 Pictures,MlR"and HangWg Sternal Objects Tbreak se Secure hanging objects by: • Closing the opening in the ause rigid pipes can supporting hook. earthqu�, install • Supporting flat Pictures and connections onallgas mirrors on all sides with angle j H screws screwed into studs V Picture • Using an eye bolt that is U or mirror mewed into a stud. Angle Serem CkseOpve Stud Eye Bolt Windows A special film can keep I windows from bursting in a quake. This is Particularly important if You sleep near a window. Look In Picture the Phone book under"glass coat- ing". If your home has large ex- Hanging Objects Need Strong Panses of uncoated glass(as in Attachment Eichlers), store a roll of clear plas- tic and some lath so you can cover Openings left by broken windows. x 7 Water Neater Securing Water Heater The average water heater Wrap steel plumber's tape weighs abk-)ut four hundred pounds around the entire heater at least when full. Duch a massive object once. Then secure the tape to two resists being moved suddenly. In an different wall studs with two inch earthquake;the floor moves but or longer lag screws. the heater tends to topple,break- Nail a wooden spacer be- ing the gas and water lines connect- tween the heater and wall. ed to it. Install flexible gas and wa- ter connections. • • Wood Block Plumbers Tape 9 PLastey or sheetrock s` (if present) I • 0 ® _ • • • • e � i - 'v. in Tojdc Substances Storage IKeep only those chemicals that you need. I Place pesticides, gasoline, Paint thinners,etc.on the floor,a low shelf,or in a locked cabinet that is securely fastened to the wall. If placed on a shelf, install _ a guardrail to prevent the bottles or containers from slipping off the shelf and breaking and/or spilling out onto the floor. i Close lids tightly on all containers. Store any gasoline(for lawn mowers,etc.)in a vaporproof container. } Store ammonia and bleach in different rations. If these liq- uias mix,they create toxic fumes. I i i 0 Toxic Chemicals I k .A 9 Emergency Fshould ies First Aid ICit SUPIWAies mergency items that It is important that every e kept handy: home have a basic first aid kit. extinguisher-ABC tMedical supplies should be tai-nt it on your kitchen wall loved to meet your individual 2. Flashlight and extra near exit. needs. Below is a listing of suggest- batteries P the flash- ed items to help build Your First aid kit: light(and perhaps an extra 1. First aid book(Red Cross), Pair of glasses)near your bed; recent edition keep the batteries in the 2. Writing materials(pen,cil pen- 3. Portable radio and extra 3. Scissors and paper) batteries 4. Tweezers 4.Sturdy shoesznd extra 5. Thermometer clothing 6. individual wrapped PPS alco- 5.Candles and waterproof hol swabs(available at drug matches stores) 6.Pet food 7. Hydrogen peroxide to wash and disinfect 8. Neosporin for ding minds 9- Various sizes of sterile dress- ings 10. Tape 11. Instant cold packs for sprains and burn s 12. Antacids .• . • •, �;` 13. Aspirin or non-aspirin tab- lets s ,b 14. Ammonia inhalent ®� - ®®® .® :�• 15. Water purification tablets -•ems. , _ 16. Prescriptions from doctor for any long term medications : (make sure you keep these current) 17. Ciean s:eets torn into strips (to use as bandages or slings) I 18. Mylar space blankets • 19. Waterproof matches _ 20. Safety pins, needles and thread S 21. Bar soap 22. Drinking cups A•B-C Fire Extinguishes• � 18 Shut Off leaking Utilities Electricity i Gas SHUT OFF electricity and i You should shut off the gas check for damage to the immediately lg you smell the wiring. characteristic warning odor of gas =' or you notice a lame consumption of gas being registered by the gas me- ter. Water Meter Tam NOT USE matches, lighters,open flame appliances or operate electrical switches until you are sure no gas leaks exist. Spark,-, from electrical swit&-es ;� er could ignite the gas,causing an ex- plosion. Circuit Breakers The main shut-off valve is located next to the meter on the in- let pipe. Use a wrench to turn valve in the direction illustrated. An automatic valve X { 1 (Earthquake Command System)is WAIN 0 �. also commercially available that o will turn the gas off for you in the r - event of a quake. %` f y Pull-out Cartridge Fuses nl t i Water � if there are ruptured pikes, y f. turn the water off at either of Ywo Cv locations: + At the pipe leading to into the i It only takes 1/4 turn to shut house. off the gas. v At the meter. You'll need a special wrench for this valve. �) You can buy this tool,called a �• r T-handle, at many hardware stores. f On Of` i i f . i P� OF W Los Gatos Earthquake Preparedness Project VMTHQUARIE PREPAREDNESS WORIKBL)kjx%. A guide to the practical and easy steps that will help protect you, your family and your home from the next major earthquake. AL�W ►TU PiTE IS �� - ' < a t ., Y nY an responsible a a - Ilatriage and'injury. In e - r 6 qea '$ -yvs8 re,that caused most of t g the;M San Fernando earth- 0 0% essociated•with gas applI col, and,the remainder ill 6i1ca4%or debris falling e e, ome-- d particularly they water he --can''fall or'slide, brea in 'x' ' -e � ilot'light, Er thou tless match or ci g i g gas, causing ,,$ r+. P g >3h g en�3l mte the leaking plos o g Sre. #pillarly;'ele c wiring and applian' canb oak of fray and sparks"-""'art,` +FYnalI ou fibiisehold materials (chemicals, e{c j Ican be spilled anti 1 ores. °-.��:-- o 19ry*real.1However, most eart s ires are easily preventable.: ou .g gneatl ti �� Br+e by taking a few key Pirp,. cfions.If you are at home when a r ere is a fire risk, shutting. �gctrlc`utilities can-reduce the" t m �o'light a match or cigare ether�`u.are at home or`a , :down your chances of h 'h'ome.Ti a p'reven M ion. a' l sue' d of earthquake "ins i"bw could end up`'savuOQ.. ot! tential household d�` a'household ® o loll i S as o ., uQod.ova typically �e o ua ome�Aere the gas line N '� eha'ga§'aleter, and locate $ ff �'ataAntion A.) Note in the il- moo, halve'when the gas is d u th a crescent (adjust- '9(least a one-foot. handle 1pecfel gaa ahu nt _4ailable at most r.. vas`can only be closed' ` 'have'a heavy, long'' t ttecli your wrench to a ! Your an accessible ` d utoff valve, "fit— ell of"gas,r or heater. furnace, ST'RA77ON A: Gas Shut ofir Valve . �TJsing the wrench, a ve Dither direction so �e.'d.,�•tay outside if I3� 4$as valve back on haa`charkeda and repairs have Y `' Aad, d practice tug off the valve k` • ' t 1 ' =- W ® edriYd'ty Shutoi . you atispect -e 40 eysteia•(frayed or broken.wires sparks, sty �f'e ; ,.':t�? ��"�° P rJ LoL,insulation) shut off your electricity. In Ion. locate your main panel hoot. It is lik r ,be o[teof two types: a switch-type circuit breaker lj Otl fuse t bOX. L'7w is Y}� a i �:` have a circuit 1 ype .d' � e x;. box turn all the awit hes to•'bff ' I f it ¢You have �rY# _ fuse boss, there is usually a`master switch or swit- es above the fuses which can be turned to "off" if t " ' `''" t' s?r3"r+'. ✓ yiciu are unable to determine how to turn your eIP.0 �75. b1city off, contact PG&E for help ' °'�j� '1iF'�'g� '� ,.•^� w a IrA . w � i t �H. < to].r..+�n_��gir�S •A.•f iSa• ,� � " ,r A+ 7+i •r" I "�._•CC 'i J n. �a f .s. �� s.�� :. .s -�•�,�.�;�t r,. :.i t:�'��'r t�u t �i1't, ',a'�t -r T• . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 4 of 7 MINUTES 1985-1994 ail, {X�''�d& I �- r .d' ''• .x.:� ,�'� - � � .4 III •F�, :;`�, �!-`.i �,�,�r=F n It Y •�I •• er .. :yam , :� �rf. `II omatic„ es Shutoff Devices, i,hich turn cff the ' = th 'shaking starts, are mailable through ; V bin°�,`Qr heating contractor. They cost a few iired,dollarsind should only be installed by a wx? ed� lumber.`T_he valve you have installed eitifie� as meetin state tests the Office g . , by �A. hitect } .i'y `� x, ngussherr It t a good idea to ave a larger ; *y `extinguisher in your home. These ex- l ers - e designed to be used on ordinary com-.. flainmable liquids (H), and electrical llow tthe manufactu_rer's instructions for r�r g'should be accomplished by I, m a�d ,ator' ILL S9'RAT70 B. Water heater Strapping 1 ri �� A eaters: ost earthijuaIC6 , agree that the mo�Ymportan easui cg ausahold can are are as water heaters y'd furnacep-jai' 1.-.f— WL- �M ' f.• g onnecttons to this ,iother' the In REV V ° pping c • , ° handj, Ouse a py%embei�oR �arpenYet;Illus�ra$ori I3,sh 4 1� and'eKecti ods'"of wa •` l•. J. cal -rA� 't :s-� 'tt a oratedy�ne ira�--�n ; m �t1►J:S Ic1�hE�S' , vl�gi'rb ,r! fn ne stra~` +oeroun� oth9`'-near th m'�Eac a ,.• Nib.1�R..i(. SY.�.:. .. r r ` PpedVi t'ompp roun -k t'%iTjths,of p Ing sliotal ° ;`1 f"strappl!uad "has hole g' .. ot. olts; Meade "shaped 1 j lts'(see :• ., s, � I ',� yo,s-t`.-9�Cght�ne 1 �,.un <.•4.. • e size'lggl'" Name +pro a e ter . are all 1 1NGOM6t15rflbl-� won th�walI or ti sing-an;in + 6ZIb117 IN�sVLATION dtiraidii U c 11'Smal At S ake s '! Ume r-I 5 1 APE oa iYPla� inch Y t PI P� HAN6ER, s•s riVil dead e o eitiii9 b N• t a � threa end,, r&b�drilli i ade 4., tion,,' u isMtf ttie a x 3 tin`•�" e;sfren`gth of flier aa' orage.will` 9GRW 3 oiled Top teed of Strapping Scheme ;� ?.: e r • 1 For concrete walls, a v4 inch or larger drill bit and a 1NGAPllhlb $L � "rotohammer" can be used to drill holes for expan- sion bolts. A rotohammer.can be rented from most �(�+g�pC p►l�g equipment rental outfits add expansion bolts are -a. `.6 available at hardware stores. The Instructions that e come with the expansion bolts (regarding diameter, depth of hole, and tightening) should be closely l followed. Putting epoxy glue on the end of these - bolts increases the reliability of the strapping. It is a good idea to screw or bolt the feet or pedestals ` lNG®i"1f*jilrrPit?gi. of the water heater to the floor, if this is possible. In a B%L0911 �i 1hJfrtlLdrfl I garage. water heaters'should be mounted 18 inches �pppc above the floor, so that the pilot light won't ignite any gaso',ine vapors. On a concrete floor, use the rotoham- mer and expansion bolts for this task too. ` • IL If you properly restrainyour water heater, not only AFC will you have kept a'large, potentially dangerous ob- ject from shifting. you will,likely hsve 30 to 40 �: ,�;,• - ; gallons of water for your use after an earthquake. (Even if there is no water pressure, the tank has its � own drain valve. If you do drain your tank, make sure r ,_ the gas (or the electricity, if it Is an electrical unit) is Aide View of Strapping Scheme � turned off. Otherwise a fire could start. Be sure to turn the gas or electricity off if you turn off the water to your horse but continue to use the water in your water heater. Otherwise your water r r.` heater might malfunction and cause a fire. — ' •2x't htAlt.i:E7 0® Strap your furnace (heater) in the same manner as +tN z tL. your water heater. ;, ►'�� LA G Flexible Gas Connectors and Joints. You should have `m flexible gas connectors installed to your water heater. �� furnace and other gas appliances by a certified .� ►c . ,. wvov plumbing contractor (found under plumbers in your �tri4 s Mellow Pages), as there is a ris) of gas leakage or fire g;you do it yourself. ''' Side View of Strapping Scheme, when Water Heater is in Middle of ROOM • line wary of using matches, candles, barbecues, and ' - other fire sources after an earthquake. While earth- - quake brochures often advocate stocking up on matches. candles. sterno-type cooking gear, and the like, this advice can be a double-edged sword. Don't set a candle up and leave it unattended. Don't use matches or even turn on light switches (which can give off tiny sparks) if there is the smell of gas. Never use an hibachi or other portable charcoal or open fire cooking appliance indoors. Vou can live without a hot meal for a day or two. but if your house burns down it would be a disaster. ICOWinuM an fla.k,d J%g,j 13 �. mab a (i ui s am l ds. _uc.l-t d asoline or .. - q K ter- k`t•thi11nef'to'a locked shed or other secure out- - •� 'YacaToii T w. r ur fireplace if any structural damage or ealts�ani' uspected. tour flute (:lipid be broken, jp rp a fire, could st in an attic or roof fire. ` !i 'tidy ;•r. - >< raw lop Priority Action items ` Identify locations of gas and electric shu oW o use them y - �� , . �.Obtain a wrench for gas shutoff and a fire Strap }our water Beater and furnace. If yn an ��bility, do it yourself. OtherwiseW. have e.. licensed contractor/plumber do the _ _e�cible connectors v an installed a tractor oii`wate beater furnace and other r.. Move. very flammable liquids, such as Sago o a shed or other' outdoo oca-' don f i OCK..0 ROM CHILDREN AND P JI a 1 r• r ' L .•f .r 'i t $ t• ti . _i7Tu aut o it a boo attemp td produce reliable and prsalr;l an In t pis ti oa. W cannot,1,owga1.guarantee that lip applkation will safeguard people or property in an earthquake,l.:ebility for te nr following an earttrluake as a msuii of using the ' guidance in this puolir:'.Ion b specifically disclaimed.The contents of tn+• tbt hws eend pollclea of the T(-n rd ln%Calm and do not), », guennniee the safety of any individual,structure or facility in an earthquake not' ume liab0i for r any h.l ry,dmih at p-perts`.%UX' damage that occurs in mnnection with an earthquake $ �� -�•f44. �,i. ,y,lt' 14 = .star r . f � I WVMFM=1 Alm uRBAN AREMIMt ALL THE INGREDIENTS FOR A DISASTER TRE uacEsr SINGLE LOSS DUE TO AN entrtx- complex and involves many averse ele- quake in the history of the United ments (see Figure 1). It begins -Ath the States was the result,not of shaking, earthquake itself,which causes structural but of the fires that began as a result of the and non-structural damage to such urban - quake.And depending on wind and other lifelines as water supplies,transportation h factors,the potential for disasters of this systems,and communications networks, magnitude remain with us today. as well as buildings.Structural damage in . " While man aspects of earthquakes and particular results in the loss of integrity of Y P qu P� �'►tY the damage they cause have been inves- many of the fire safeguards on which we tigated in recent years, little has been normally rely,such as fire walls and fire done on fires following earthquake in ur- doors, sprinkler systems, fire alarm sys- ban areas.This is especially surprising in tems,and fire-resistant wall facings,such light of the fact that earthquakes have as stucco. been responsible for two of the largest The potential for major post-earth- urban conflagrations in all human history. quake fires was demonstrated dramati- The first was the fire following the San Sally by the 1983 Coalinga,the 1984 Mor- Francisco earthquake of 19K the largest gan Bill,and the 1987 Whittier events."In such conflagration in United States his- all three of these instances, fire depart- tory. The second was the result of the ments functioned well but were inunda- Tokyo earthquake of 1923,the largest con- ted with numerous demands involving not flagration in the history of the world.The only fire, but structural damage, search Tokyo conflagration resulted in 140,000 and rescue, hazardous materials inci- deaths, carnage that has since been ex- dents,and medical aid,as well.Although ceeded only through concerted effort in vital,communications were highly vulner- wartime. able, and delays in reporting fires to the The post-earthquake fire problem is fire service allowed them to grow larger rapidly, escalating the demands on fire The fire following the department resources. �� A better understanding of the diversity, Frommism significance,and complexities of fires fol- @!6l*Q0 s&e/"aimW more.C.Scawthorn,"Modeling of Fire Following Earth- four swore miles of quake;'Proceedings of the Third US,National Con- ference cm Fartlutuake.Engineering,Earthquake En- gineering Research Institute. El Cemto,California, r th ®nil WIN" at 1986. ,►.6: '_>, National Fire Protection Assoctation,CorUlagra- yt lead 315 people (left). titms m Amenca Since 1900,;Roston NFPA 1951). ;� �� 21 1 ® The !argea low due to ea a in us Both these events would be very seri- ous because there are sigaideant popula- hisftry 9fi/tir@$the result, slot 1f sbaking, tions and values within the immediate but of the ONO that began aftw thequake epicentral area In Los Angeles, 115 juris- dictions in three counties have a total pop- ! ulation of approximately 9 million and a i total building value of approximately$450 billion.In the San Francisco Bay Area,119 jurissdicCons are spread out over 10 coun- lowing earthquakes requires simulation combat the fire using normal procedures, ties, with a total population of about 5 modeling,which has rarely been applied or they may find that the general situation million and a building value of approxi- to the problem.''" is sufficiently serious to warrant minimal mately$250 billion. Alood and run"tactics.Water is a critical Using the methods described, we esti- Tire pelerr16rr1 Le>�s mate several hundred initial fires.hlany of garment any firefighting operation, se would be suppressed, but some and the Estimating earthquake-induced fire earthquake damage to the water system would grow,so that more than 30 neigh- + losses that require fire departm^nt re- may reduce the supply,thus altering fire- bo uld grow, fires would occur 0 either sponse involves modeling several major fighting tactics. region,distributed according to the ether aspects of the problem,some of which are In Figure 2,increasing controi of a fire mega of the shaking,building density and infla- show n in Figure 2, the Fire Department is shown by reducing the number of occupancy,fire service resources,and and Operations Time Line. In this figure, the tars—that is,engines—required for con-# wa- ter su horizontal axis is time following an earth- trol.As the fires are brought under con- A neighborhood sized Ere is one that quake.Beginning at the left--that is,at the trol,fire apparatus will move on to other consumes , neigh-sized ire isd portion 4 time of the quake—we see the occurrence blazes, until most of the area's engines of a community.An example of this rAm of various fires due primarily to open eventually converge on one or several of fire is the 1923 blaze that destroyed flame,'electrical malfunction,and chem. large fires,or conflagrations.This move about 600 houses in Berkeley,California ical spill.Some of these occur very short- ment of apparatus from one fire to an- 8 A atriall jurisdictions!-sized fire is one that ly after the earthquake,while other, be- other is shown on Figure 2 with a line. consumes a significant portion,but not all, gin sometime later,due frequently to the Thus,the critical elements for estimat- of a jursidiction.An example of this type restoration of utilities. Lhg fire loss following earthquakes include of fire is the 1904 blaze in Baltimore that Following the ignition of a fire,there is an estimation of the number of potential destroyed about 1,500 buildings. And a a period during which it is undiscovered post-earthquake ignitions, an estimation but grows.This is shown on Figure 2 by of potential fire spread,an analysis of the large portion, perhaps fire consumes a the width of the bars for each fire.Each water supply that is likely to remain,and major portion, perhaps almost all, of a unit of width represents a piece of fire the probable fire department response in jurisdiction. Examples are the 1871 Chi- apparatus required for control and sup- the face of multiple spreading fires and cago fire, which destroyed 17,000 build- pression.If,with time,the fire grows and other demands. ings, and the 1906 San Francisco fire, requires two or three Class A engines to which destroyed 28,000. control it, then two or three bars are Tdbb fl M ftmulfte,Per hwkmm Our scenario post-earthquake fires in added to the figure.Discovery of the fire By way of example, we can bring to- Los Angeles and San Francisco would re- salt in total losses in excess of several is denoted by the letter"D". gether all these elements to estimate the billion dollars. And adverse conditions, The letter "R" denotes receipt of the potential for fire following earthquakes in weather and high winds, as very dry w uch e alarm by the fire department.A review of the Los Angeles and San Franciso regions such contribute a larger, more numer- earthquake experience indicates that cit- using two major events that are often em izen alarms and sightings of smoke by fire ployed for planning purposes.9 For Los oUs fires' units are currently likely to be the only Angeles,this event is an earthquake on the Now Can We Reduft The proMeft? feasible methods for reporting fires i a ar- Newport-Inglewood fault zone that mea- This particular method of evaluating eas of strong ground shaking in the crit- sures 6.5 on the Richter Scale.For the San the damage a post-earthquake fire is likely ical moments following an earthgL,&ke. Francisco Bay Area,it is an earthquake on to inflict on an urban area is valuable in This is true because telephone systeras the northern portion of the San Andreas deciding how to reduce the problem Be- are usually overwhelmed by demand. Fault that measures 8.3—in other words, forehand because it allows decision- As soon as they receive the alarm,fire a repeat of the 1906 earthquake.The wind makers to estimate the cost benefits of apparatus will respond if they are able. speed in both cases is taken to be 10 miles any particular mitigating action or com- However,they may be impeded by traffic per hour. jams or by collapsed structures. When bination of mitigating actions.Using this firefighters do arrive,they may be able to 8.For more infxmation on this methodology,see:C. methodology, decision-makers can esti- Scawthorn,"1Jfeline Effects on Pow-Earthquake Fire mate potential losses under current con- Risk,"Proceedings, Lifeline Earthquake Engineer- ditions and under conditions to which var. ing, American Society of Civil Engineers,Oakland, ious mitigating actions have been applied. 3.M-Kobayashi,A Systems Approach to Urban Di. 1981: C. Scawthorn, "Modeling of Fire Following sasterPlann in Ph.D.Dissertation,Kyoto Universe E The cost of each mitigating action is avad g. y ty, Earthquake."Proceedings of the 7hinl US National !tyoto.Japan.1979- Conference on Earthquake Engineering,Earthquake able, and the reduction in estimated 4.C.Scawthorn,"Lifeline Effects on Post-Earthquake Engineering Research lrstitute,El Cerrito,California, losses are the"benefit"of that particular � Fire Risk,•Proceedings.Lifeline Earthquake Engi• 1986;C.Scawthom,"Fire losses From Earthquakes: action. neering, American Satiety of Civil Engineers,flak- State of the Art,"Proceedings of the Third Intern- The range of such mitigating actions is land,Callfomia,1981. tional Conference on,Soil Dynamics and Earthquake 1 5.M.Terada,Application n(Fire Preaention Enqi- Engineenng,Princeton University,(Iondon:Compu- quite broad and may be typified as either neerinyjor the Disaster Prevention City Plan,C:om- tational Mechanics Publications, 198o). private or public, although some obvi- i prehensive Planning Bureau,Osaka Municipal Gov- 9.These results are taken from the report,"Modeling ously overlap. Private-sector actions are ernment,Osaka,Japan, of Fire Following Earthquakes." primarily aimed at preventing post-earth- 6.C,Scawthorn."Modeling of Fire Following Earth- 10.Mean wind speed in the San Francisco Bay Area quake:' is approximately 9 miles per hour.In the Los Angeles quake ignitions or providing the resources 7.Crag-relaud ignitions are included in this category. area,it is approximately 6 miles per hour. Reeded to extinguish fires at an early stage 22 HiftlftlOURNAL • JULYfAUGUST 1988 EARTH Estimating earthquake. THROUGHOUT HISTORY induced fare losses that U" January 24, Shaanxi (Shensi) Province, Chula: most deadly require fire department earthquake in history;830,000 killed. response involves; VW November 1,Portugal:one of the most severe of recorded earth quakes leveled Lisbon and was felt as far away as southern modeling ®f several France and North Africa; 10,000 to 20,000 killed in Lisbon. major aspects of the 19" April 18,San Ftancisco.earthquake accompanied by fire razed more than 4 square miles;more than 500 dead or missing. problem, including time 198 December 28,Messina,Sicily:about 85,000 killed and city totally of discovery, receipt of destroyed :1911'l< January 13,Avezzano,Its*:earthquake left 29XO dead. alarm, and fire IM December 16,Gansu(Kmsu)Province,China:earthquake killed department response $ ,_ ;$eptember 1,Japan: earthquake destroyed one-third of Tokyo 'and.most of Yokohama;more thatt 140,000 killed. Marcia 10,Long Beach,California:117 Left dead by earthquake. May$1,Indla earthquake at Quetta killed an estimated 50,000. 1 ",January 24,Chile:earthquake razed 50,000 square miles;about , ...�: 3O,000 killed. ' �.. December 27,Northern Turkey:severe quakes destroyed city of about 100,000 casualties. 1!B® August.'15, India earthquake affected 30,000 square miles in >^` '• Assuan;20,000 to 30,000 believed killed. July 26,SkopVe,Yugoslavia:four-fifths of city destroyed;1,011 _ dead,:31WE Wured. Z March 27,Alaska: strongest earthquake ever to strike North a, -Araerfca hit 80 miles east of Anchorage; followed by seismic wave 50 feet high that traveled 8,445 miles at 450 miles per hour; 117 killed. Am May 31,Peru:earthquake left 50,000 dead, 17,000 missing. 1M April 10, :ran: 5,000 killed in earthquake 600 miles south of Teheran. . 4 1M ' December 22,Managua,Nicaragua earthquake devastated city, 4f leaving up to 6,000 dead. W6 Febriiary.4,Guatemala:earthquake left over 23,000 dead. I� W6 J*. n1shal Camel earthquake dev:stated 2O-square-mile + g ,leaving estimated 242,000 dead. V WY6 :Aialkld 7,Mindartao,Philippiries:earthquake and tidal wave left up.WIi,00O dead or missing. WW March 4,Bucharest. earthquake razed most of downtown Bu- charest; 1,541 reported dead,over 11,000 irJured. 19M September 16,Tabas,Iran:earthquake destroyed city in eastern Iran,leaving 25,000 dead. 1980 November 23,Naples,Italy:2,735 killed when earthquake struck southern Italy. 1982 December 13,Yemen:2,800 reported dead in earthquake. "M September 19-20,Mexico:earthquake registering 8.1 on Richter Scale struck central and!-athwestern regions,devastating part of Mexico City and ilut!, coastal states; an estimated 25,000 killed. i List taken from the 19871r{fmmalion Please Almanac,published by Houghton Mifflin Com- U pany,Boston.Copyright 1986 by Houghton Mifflin Company.Reprinted by permission. FMCCURNAL • ULY/AUGUST 1988 25 CaMeoWnrowYhe that And that information is necessary for ra- tional response planning. aspec�eall�identire fied tments have officers as earth- to bo vwy e9edWo quake officers,and many of those devote most of their tit, �to hazardous materials- related concerns. No network currently exists between the few identified earth- without fire department assistance. Ex- PtabM Sys MR1911161111111 quake-oriented fire service professionals. amples of such actions include reviewing Of course, not all jurisdictions are In the public sector,a necessary part of unattended electrical apparatus, emer- mitigation is support of the local fire ser- equally prone to large fires following gency water supplies, and unanchored vice. Budgetary considerations that re- earthquakes, i very few have actually back-tip power system,as well as assess- strain fire departments from investing in reviewed their situation. They can go a ing earthquake-related sources of ignition resources that are adequate for both day- long way toward supporting the fire ser- and moving to reduce their potential for today operations and extreme emergen- vice by performing such a review and ac- h • ties often leave fire departments sadly un- qu � iring the equipment and infrastructure Since most post-earthquake ignitions prepared for a major earthquake. needed to seismically improve their emer- are the result of breaks in gas and electric No fire department in the United States gency response, their emergency water utility service, it would seem logical for today, with the partial exception of the supplies,and their communications facil- ro owners to install in their build- ities,as well as other things specific to the i � ' San Francisco Fire Department and the articular communities involved. logs seismic shut-off devices for gas and others already met.tioned, has in hand P electric service.The effectiveness of such integrated estimates of the number of Pre Ml Paimtift,9A/to an action has already been proven: ini- ignitions, building collapses, hazardous mediately shutting off the gas after the materials incidents. water supply disrup- T 1933 earthquake in Long Beach,Califor- lions, street blockages, or communica- A good example of public and private nia,has generally been credited with pre- bons impairments that might occur in its sector cooperation in developing a post- venting a conflagration during that inci- jurisdiction as a result of an earthquake. earthquake fire preparedness plan can be dent. found in San Francisco.The City of San California has recently made major ad MQMFrancisco is,of course,more aware of the a v nces in defining requirements for per- �' potential losses due to fire following formance of these devices. However, a � earthquake than most other jurisdictions. moderate earthquake could cause thou- ohms The problem continues to be serious even sands of them to trigger, resulting in a today, since parts of the city that were major "relight"job for gas utilities.And rebuilt from the ashes of the 1906 fire are the delays associated with relighting remarkably similar to those that existed might impose significant hardships and Causes struc=W damage, before the fire.That is,many residential costs on the affected populations. e ant districts are almost completely composed Once a tare has been ignited,its growth staucttra such as f rewalls��e� of densely built, attached, multistory 1 and spread can usually be prevented by wooden buildings.In addition,the central automatic sprinkler and alarm systems, business district has a very high concen- which have been widely used for a num- tration of high-rise buildings. ber of years. Sprinklers are required by t� One of the major problems in 1906 was building codes to be seismically braced, Break out Initially and theft the lack of water to combat the fires the and this requirement appears to be very earthquake touched off. Reacting to the effective,although sprinkler head damage ��'� ` p opft4 on build- problem after the disaster, the city in- was observed in the Whittier,earthquake w8 duty a� � stalled approximately 100 underground qu wind.etc.,before ftt�t>r aPP ly of October 1, 1987. ing teams arrive. cisterns at key intersections between However,a relatively small fraction of 1908 and 1912.Each cistern holds about the urban building stock is now sprink- 75,000 gallons of water.The city also built lered, and this situation is unlikely to an Auxiliary Water Supply System 11 change much in the foreseeable future. PIRNMISHIM Team (AWSS),a separate and redundant under- Only about 12 percent of the high-rise Fight fires but also respond ground system of high-pressure, high- buildings in San Francisco are equipped to other emergencies,such volume pipes supplied by a hilltop resew with sprinkler systems,for example.And as chemical spills,building voir and two bayside pumping statiuns.In sprinklers are generally effective only in collapses, etc. Since all addition,manifolds were installed at key suppressing incipient-stage fires.In a con- fires may not be responded fighting may also some Gres spread.Fire- locations on the bayshore into which fire- flagration,they would be of little value. f f boats could Pump directly. ig Decision-makers should also recognize paired due to loss off some This infrastructure was advanced for its that suppression systems—and fire functionality of water sup- time,and it has been well maintained.In alarms—may malfunction following an ply communications, or fact, it functions routinely during multi- earthquake and that they must provide for other systems. pie-alarm fires.However,the system cur- manual back-up.Personnel should be on rentty covers only about a third of the city, the scene,inspecting a facility as soon as or the portion that was urbanized in 1906. possible after the earthquake, as part of The sectors of the city that have been the facility's operational plan. Property R>UMT urbanized since then had little in the way owners should train in-house personnel to Some small tires or confla- of a reliable water supply until the meth- perform rudimentary fire suppression ac- gration? odology for determining the fire potential tivities,should the fire department be un- following earthquakes was applied. able to respond. Continued on page 30 0MLOURNAL • jULY AUGUST '988 27 hMW=* All an HE RLCHM hLAGNM ODE SCALE WAS REVEL- monly felt by people and are generally loped in 1935 by Charles F.Richter recorded only on local seismographs. f �S of the California Institute of Technol- Events with magnitudes of about 4.5 or ogy as a mathematical device to com- greater—there are several thousand pare the size of earthquakes.The mag- such shocks annually---are strong to IffigleM&MMof nitude of an earthquake is determined enough to be recorded by sensitive from the logarithm of the amplitude of seismographs all over the world thmn! waves recorded by seismographs.Ad- Great earthquak=s,such as the 1964 justments are included in the magni- Good Friday earthquake in Alaska, O ameaM awsechftd tude formula to compensate for the have magnitudes of&0 or higher.On 1AIt variation in the distance between the the average, one earthquake of such various seismographs and the epicen- size occurs somewhere in the world 61E9l dwr ter of the earthquakes.On the Richter each year.Although the Richter Scale Scale,magnitude is expressed in whole has no upper limit,the largest known numbers and decimal fractions. For shocks have had magnitudes in the 8.8 example,a magnitude of 5.8 might be to 8..9 range. computed for a moderate earthquake, The Richter Scale is not used to ex- and a strong earthquake might be raised press damage. An earthquake in a as magnitude 63. densely populated area which results Because of the logartlhmic basis of in many deaths and considemble dam- the scale,each whole-number increase age nM have the same magnitu+1le as a in nuWdtude represenzs a tenfold in- shock in a remote area that,does notth- c resse in measured amplitude;as an ing more than frighten..the w2diift. estimate of energy,each whole num- L rgNmagnituude eartlKluakes that oc- ber step in the ode scale corre- car beneath the ocenna may rat ewer g sponds to die release of about sl times be felt by humans more energy than the amount assocl- : ated with the preceding whole number Arm tM m now ibe 1989•hvb? a Pamw value. , Smzm US Dqw mm of me h0dw, Earthquak ea. with magnitudes of GeahasWd3—v,pWmaw t•Rom+es € about 2.0 or.less are usually called N n�glffosa�n Cam.Hk+Mdnftd a c° cress by apeinted�s v,mf�. they are not com".: I b EARTHQUAKE OCCURS I FIRE REPORT ! FIRE FIRE RECEIVED BY FIRE ENGINE FIREGROUND PNM INITIATION DISCOVERY FIRE DEPT. ARRIVAL OPERATIONS � r • ® ._ • s ® ar a • • ` � 4 9 Ur E O arm FIRECONFLAGRATION? ®EPA IIT e ( 9 rt OP T11®5"15 TIM � y � j ® AVAILABLE ENGINES: 15 I LIKE � TIME , UMMD ®DISCOVERY OF FIRE lk.FIRE REPORT RECEIVED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT O REDIRECTED ® d O i NO.BARS INDICATE g FIRE NO. NO.ENGINES REQUIRED ARRIVAL: Ist NGINE 2nd ENGINE SUBSEQUENT ENGINES c AND IGNITION FOP SUPPRESSION _ I IMMOURNAL JULY/AUGUST 1988 r %► REAL-LIFE PRACTICE RUN arsuvc L%MQUAM A 15 M. ® tion even faster.In spite of the incident _ ®� ND after-shocks struck South- load,radio communications were not a ern California this morning, leaving oped before the eyes of those respon- serious problem." three dead,injuring at least 100 more, sible for coordinating the city's emer But the best part of the "exercise" t collapsing buildings, toppling walls, gency services. may have been the opportunity it pte- ' } closing freeways,and touching off fires Over the next five hours, the Las rented to open the public's eyes to the r from ruptured gas mains." Angeles City Fire Department re- dangers of a major earthquake and ' sponded to 75 gas fires,38 other struc- .point out that the usual, excellent tore fires, and 46 reported heart at- emergency services provided in the tacks,and helped rescue people from area cannot be guaranteed. 21 stuck elevators.During part of that "For once, normally apathetic citi- period,about half of the department's zens paused to listen to what we'd fire suppression companies and all 50 been trying to tell them for years,"said of the department's medical units were Chief Cathey. ' we have a really se- committed. rious quake,pe_pie need to realize that By 1-00 pm,however,the worst ap- we won't be able to respond to every 0 peared to be over,and at the end of the call for assistance.Now is the time for the alarm rate had slowed to near families to to deal with small normalprepare .By the time it was all over,the fires and to facilitate their own light lire department had responded to 1,185 rescues.It is a6o time for individuals 3 incidents, nearly twice the normal to plan for food,cooking,and shelter in That sounds like the setting of a H& load the period that will follow.Utilities will . lywood movie or a good navel.In fact, The bnpact of the earthquake was certainly be disrupted, and persona} that was the news on October 1,1987, grew in Whittier and other commu- survival could become a primary r« when southern California experienced nitres protected by the Ws Angeles concern." Vt a its most serious earthquake since 1971. County Fire Department, which re- The lessons learned from this par- '•j Although the headlines would have left ported over 900 alarms during the day, ticular earthquake may be the best part readers with the exaggerated impaes- well over twice the normal load These of what happened in Los Angeles sfon that Los Angeles had been re- al:rams included 54 gas leaks,19 struc- County last October because there duced to a pile of rubble,the area sur- tore fires,and 170 rescue operations. may be worse yet to come.Selsmolo- , i Jived the third strongest tremor of this Structural damage was more severe La gists in southern California arr now century in relatively good shape, de- these areas, too: Over 200 buildings saying that there is a 50 percent chance.,_ spite personal tragedies and scattered were declared unsafe for occupancy. that a great earthquake,one measuring"'� damage.The final.report listed losses Ted of do t in excess of $100 million, but there A" ood 1 were only seven fatalities. What could have been a much } In the 1,ours that followed the quake, greater calamity was mitigated, first ' fire departments in the Los Angeles and foremost, by the fact that those - d k deal- who write the buff codes an di- e 'tan area were building � rat tropoh kept busy jf ing with fires and a multitude of other rest emergency operations in Southern c emergencies. Fortunately, however, California had anticipated such events. the large-scale fires that the fire service Indeed,the quake on October 1 was a feared most never materiatl. .. y;, good u %of their planning efforts and providedvaluable information ondeal- Tbs f ing with similar emergencies. 1 When the first ahock was f&at 7:42 In the words of Public Affairs Officer - — c am,the Los Angeles City Fire Dew and Battalion Chief Dean Cathey of the - - ment was in the midst of its regular LosAngeles City Fire Department,"We crew change. Following the plan for got a chance to conduct a good exer- 8.0 or more on the Richter Scale,will such events,all apparatus}eft quarters cise under real-life conditions. Now strike the region within the next 60 and parked in open,safe areas.After that the emergency is over,we're look- years. Such an earthquake could kill the tremors passed,each company fol- ing at all parts of our plan,including over 1,000 people, injure more than lowed a predetermined route to survey the decision to locate our operations 50,000,and cause billions of dollars in the damage in its own response area. center in the basement of a high-rise property damage.As Los Angeles City At the same time,three fire department building.... Councilman Ha[ Bernson put it, "I helicopters conducted an aerial survey "Other areas under review include think...that Nature has served notice of the area,radioing their observations the method of gathering and reporting on�is—that the big one is still coming." back to the command center.Just as an the damage assessments.Even though instant picture develops before your reports started to come in within min- Clinton Smoke is a former Editor of eyes,the scene in Los Angeles devel- utes, the desire is to get the informa- Fire Command magazine. f:IR[lOURNA.L JULY.'AUG�,S >� �I 1 ®its 4 `P Son Fran sce b more Needless,to say.the methodology inch- Fachig lip to the Problem Gated unacceptable potential losses.But it Fire following earthquake is a signifi- aware of the potential and related analysis also indicated that the AWSS could be significantly improved cani problem that, the seismically ac- five urbanized regions of the United losses due f® fire with relatively minor adjustments. As a States,is likely to result in losses in excess i ��`® �� ®�� result, a program of changes was devel- of several billion dollars. These unex- 1 peed, to be implemented over a 10 year petted losses can be cost-effectively re- �®01 most or US es period. duced by planning appropriately for emer- These improvements consisted of the gency response and by upgrading the The problem is serious addition of 94 cisterns in the sectors of the appropriate infrastructures of a munici- city, built since 1906,the extension of the pality,as necessary.While individual and even and � $�� AWSS to these same unprotected areas, � � corporate action can effect some of these and the provision of a Portable Water Sup- measures,others require jurisdictional or the -'- ®re similar to ply System, or PWSS. The PWSS, which even regional actions. th ®� � existed includes 15 miles of large-diameter hose, The experience in San Francisco is very hose wagons,portable hydrants,and the like and operates off the AWSS system encouraging. The city's program of im- the 1906 lire (above). provements may not be appropriate for without pumps, increases the water de- other jurisdictions,but the way in which livery capacity of the San Francisco Fire it directly faced the problem in a rational t Department by a factor of four. manner and developed a mitigation pro- A media campaign and a series of meet- gram suited for its particular situation is ings were mounted to explain this pro- an example that other jurisdictions gram of improvements to the public—and should emulate. �f to acquaint them with the potential losses the city- might expect if they were not implemented. The $46 million price tag Charles Scawthorn, P&D., is Senior was then put to the voters in 1986 and Manager for Research and Development t received 89 percent approval, an unex- at F.QE in. San Francisca, California. pettedly high degree of support. .Frank BlackhurnisDirectoroftheEarth- quake Preparedness Division of the San 11.C.H.Trautmann.T.D O'Rourke,M.Grigonu,and Francisco Fire Department.And Donald M.Khater,"Systems Model for Water Supply Follow- SeagrUt;eS is Executive Director of the ing Earthquakes." in Proceedings. Lt;(ehne Seismic Risk Analysis—C2se Studies,American society tat •411-Industry Research Advisory Council Civil Engineers.New York.1986. in Oak Brook, Illinois. I I so RIMOURNAt • JUIYfAUGUST 1988 ,:Ec b ^,r;s _ '-ti a^ _ "'.t-.'Y _ 3 _ +:p��.-.-..-. ..�� -_. _ r�a+it'� :yp`� •�.. h �s•� 1" • Ninivao • •ill•.:: •• J•.• �:♦ _ - _ �'J•.. �11:.=1 _ =J -I. - - 7d aim Its 01 - -•I •�� .Ili _ Vi - — it^ • AN- 1. •iil..11 _- •: • =,r_ _+`:_• _ •. l•v=; 1•:•" =:1 !I '•.! tl.l 1. }:: • (, • -' M n.. . "�ti� •.ilu _ ♦, `a; - •r •.•: It-• `.=;r. _ •.•T116. __ ..�.. IF - _ =:lei •:.:'•. • }1.� .•: �. /'- it "rs/.. .�. .- r•:rru' __ � ;•.r.UFn.S1-:•- - i•7 III •l .N ••] If.• .-:• • ••;I NII - •7 - �l•7 .•a• • •. it• •7 •• -• •- it •=j •' _ • •• /// • il.• - �• • ole J' .• • _•�. ti •1 ••. -_ t• • • - _' =ill • =.Y%.: •] li• •7 •. =• • •c •7 1 •Y - • - - • r �Mere was no ear's lt� ch hold In August. AI..W ys.7-RN i�t,l The Ming was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted: K. Rrom Aasistaa:t to City Xwooger J i• '_ - - -CK _ ,w ,+,,.r ii:sT, x :.ti .'fti.`t. _°�S_ p`F's. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TIM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HEW SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:35 P.M. by commissioner Sterling. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Lead by Commissioner Sterling. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Gordon, Sterling, Molloy and Werner. Commissioner Absent: Darlene Thorne Staff Present: Joe Silva, Code Enforcemenc Officer Sgt. Clark, Sheriff's Department Chief Dick Th. axton, Central Fire Protection District APPROVAL OF M NUTES: The minutes of the August 11, 1988 meeting were amended as follows: At the end of the third paragraph under "Seismic Ordinance" add: in acc ardance with present building codes. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Sgt. Clark said project DARE will start in Cupertino schools next week. Neighborhood Watch is now at 16, and more coming. Also the Sheriff's Department will be training bank personnel on bank robbery defense tactics. Emergency Response teams of the Sheriff's Department is being trained to held the City in case of an emergency disaster. REPORT FROM CENTRRL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Thaxton submitted report "Fire Responses for City of Cupertino" for August 1988. (Attached) Chief Thaxton explained some of the statistics related to construction inspections. ISM Page -2- public Safety Commission Minutes SePtemt*r 8, 1988 OLD-Ajanmu: Commissioner Gordon showed a copy of seismic report that is to be submitted to the City Council. Thecommission requested DUI cost recovery information be presented at the next commission meeting. Commissioner Sterling will attend the Mayorfs lunch in September. Commissioner Werner would like to have traffic light problems put on the next agenda. KEN-DPSIAM: None. ADJ The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: 0 ep Silva, ode Enforcement Officer Page -2- public Safety Commission Minutes - September 8, 1988 OLD ]BUSINESS• Commissioner Gordon showed a copy of seismic report that is to be submitted to the City Council. The commission requested DUI cost recovery information be presented at the next commission meeting. Commissioner Sterling will attend the Mayor's lunch in September. Commissioner Werner would like to have traffic light problems put on the next agenda. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURKHM: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: *6odep�Enforcelment Silva Officer MOTIMY AC°MITY RWOFR o =9TRRL VIM PROTECTION DISTRICT Page 1 CITY OF Cupertino MONTE AUGUST 19 88 FIRE RESPONSES Same Montb This Year Last Year This Montb Last Year To Date To Date 0 0 Public Assembly 6 3 0 0 Educational 5 2 0 0 Institutional 0 0 0 1.. Apartments 5 9 0 0 Motels/Motels 0 0 . 3 2 Single Family/Duplex 23 18 1 0 Industrial 5 1 4 0 Stores/Offices 8 0 0 0 Storage 1 0 1 1 Grass/Srusb 15 5 0 0 Const/Unoccupied 1 0 3 4 Vebicles 38 36 2 2 Other 9 20 14 10 TOTAL FIRES 116 94 NONFIRE RESPONSRS 28 39 Alarm-No Fire 243 244 18 6 Public Service 84 79 Vehicle Accidents/ 22 32 Rescue 203 225, 78 60 Medical Aid 515 498 1 0 Haz Mat Incidents 8 9 147 137 TOTAL BONFIRES 1,053 1,055 161 147 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE 1 , 169 1, 149 ACTX VM FaMaT - CENTML FgSM PROTEMON DISTRICT page 2 C!IW OF CUPERTINO AUGUST 1988 FIRE CAUSES Same Montb This Year This Montb Last Year Last Year To Date To Date 3 0 Incendiary 14 15 0 NA Suspicious F i 15 NA 3 1 Misuse of Heat, 19 11 Matcbes, Fireworks 0 0 Misuse of Plammables 6 and Containers 0 5 4 Mechanical Failure, Malfunction 30 32 0 0 Construction Deficiency 12 0 2 0 Collisions/ , Operational Deficiency 5 1 1 NA Natural Conditions 11 NA 0 5 Other 3 35 14 10 TOTAL. FIRE CAUSES 115 94 RESPONSES BY ColeANY 107 93 Engine 1 $19 788 51 42 . Engine 101 369 348 39 38 Truck 1 263 270 47 50 Engine 7 339 362 12 NA Engine 10 73 NA MISC. ACTIVITIES 241 132 Company Inspections 937 1 ,108 Completed Completed Hydrants Tested 1 , 198 1, 170 8 NA Lectures/Tours 29 NA W*M 8 ACTIVITY MWORT — CzaTML FIBE PRMT=ICH DISTRICT Page 3 CITY OF CUPERTINO MONTH AUGUST 19 88 FIRE LOSS Same Montb This Year Last Year This Montb Last Year To Date To Date 0 0 Public Assembly 5, 150 80,500 0 0 Educational _ 2, 100 205 ,000 0 0 Institutional 0 0 0" 0 Apartments. . 26,200 128 ,150 0 0 Hotels/Motels 0 0 4 ,800 2, 300 Single Family/Duplex 223,055 107,850 10,000 0 Industrial 61,100 0 0 0 Stores/Offices 2,200 0 300 0 Storage 300 0 0 0 Grass/Brush _.. _ 1 ,050 0 0 0 Const/Unoccupied 0 -0 '4 ,000 8,500 Vebicles 47,210 76,750 0 0 Other 50 1,100 19, i00 10,802___j TOTAL pIlM368,415 1599,350 - FIRE CASUALTIES 0 0 Public Fire Deatbs 0 2 0 0 Firefigbter Deatbs 0 0 0 0 Public Fire Injury 0 4 0 0 Firefigbter Injury 0 0 Y ACrMTY RZP®RT - CIWML FIRE PRt3'i9WTION DISTRICT Page 4 CITY OF CUPERTINO Norm AUGUST 19 88 FIRE LOSS Y Same PRonth This Year Last Year This Month Last Year - To Date To Date .41 . 25 Fires Per 1000 Pop. 2.99 2. 96 492.85 265.93 Fire Loss Per 1000 Population 9,506. 50 4 , 352. 90 FIRE PRZVENTION DIVISION 20 13 Fire Investigation 207 137 53 61 Inspections 251� 338 99 31 Const Inspection 390 271 3 4 Site Inspection 45 27 27 3 Permit 58 12 46 58 Plan Review - Bldg 350 325 7 14 Plan Review - Site 61 5? 3 3 Complaints 19 26 3 4 Public Education 40 105 35 41 Consultation 306 363 296 232 TOTALS 1 ,727 1 ,661 E1AZ/MAT PROGRAM t. 18 5 Inspections 108 87 1 0 Const. Inspections 9 . 0 2 5 Site Inspections 31 11 9 8 Permits 53 65 0 0 Plan Review - Bldg 16 3 0 2 Plan Review - Site 28 11 1 1 Complaints 3 6 0 NA Public Education 2 NA 15 4 Consultations J 70 290 46 25 320 473 TOTALS 3 MINU:"RS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD NOS 10, 1988 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HELL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG The flag salute was lead by Chairperson Darlene Thorne. ROLL CALL• Commissioners Present: Darlene Thorne, Marilyn Sterling, John Gordon and Ellie Werner. Commissioner Absent: Francis Molloy Staff Present: Mike Lombardo, Lieutenant, Sheriff's Office Doug Sporleder,Chief, Central Fire District Barbara Brown, Asst. to the City Mgr. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the October 13, 1988 meeting were approved as submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lt. Lombardo reported on an automobile accident which took place November 4, 1988 in which there was a double fatality at the intersection of Wolfe and Stevens Creek Blvd. A drunk driver was being pursued by a San Jose Police Officer when a third party car was struck. The drunk driver is in custody and is being charged with vehicular manslaughter, otherwise, Cupertino has been rather uneventful, including Halloween. Lt. Lombardo reported that Officer Patti Froom, Crime Prevention Officer, has been promoted to Sergeant. Her position is being filled by Collette VanDuyne. Page -2- Public Safety Commission Minutes - November 10, 1988 Lt. Lombardo also provided the commission with Driving Under the Influence statistics from July 1, 1988 through September 30, 1988. There were eleven accidents in which driving was identified as being under the influence. There were also 46 hit-and-run accidents reported with an assumption that it was driving under the influence. Cupertino will continue the "Driving Under the Influence" project with total City funds for two officers that provide service on Tuesday through Saturday. Lt. Lombardo also reported that project "Impact" has been completed. This project was the use of decoys to determine if liquor stores were selling to minors. Five or six establishments did receive citations in the course of the project. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder reported the October statistics by passing out the monthly report. He also presented the proposed Fire Station plans at the Seven Springs site, which will go to the Planning Commission on November 14th. The feeling was that the building is compatible with the surrounding residential setting. It's being financed by certificates of participation over a fifteen year period. Estimated costs are one-million dollars. The groundbreaking is anticipated to be in the Spring of 189 with occupancy in early 1990, OLD BUSINESS^ Staff reported that theseismic •ordimance recommendation vas presented to the City Council on November 7th. The the Director of Planning and Communicty Development had asked that implementation go along with the .revisions of the uniform building code to be addressed in the next month. The Commission's recommendation to the City Council for cost recovery of DUI related automobile accidents was reviewed. There was concern at the last meeting as to the effective date. The initial recommendation was that the effective date be July 1, 1988. Since there were only eleven accidents that have taken place since July 1988 the Commission decided unanimously to support the initial recommendation. Therefore, Commissioner Sterling moved, and Commissioner Gordon seconded, that the commission reaffirm the previous recommendation with an effective date of July 1, 1988. The motion passed unanimously. NWIM Page -3 Public Safety Commission Minutes - Novel r 10, 1988 NEW BU-S NESE: Future work plans: Commissioner Sterling suggested that the commission should share some of the information that the individual commissioners might have on certain topics. For example, she would like to ask Commissioner Molloy if he would be interested in sharing his personal information about water quality and the issues that we're currently facing. She would also like to share with the commission what she's learned about electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation will be placed on the next agenda under "New Business10. The Commission Chair will check with Commissioner Molloy about his willingness to share water quality issues and concerns with the rest of the Commissioners. �D►TOURIg= The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: Awa `-rarbara K. Br ,- Assistant to the City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD OC'_vaA-.:, 1.3, 1988 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CdPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER; The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Darlene Thorne at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG' Lead by the Chairperson. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Darlene Thorne, Marilyn Sterling, Francis Molloy and Ellie Werner. Commissioner Abzent: John Gordon Staff Present: Mike Lombardo, Sheriff's Office Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District Barbara Brown, Asst. to the City Mgr. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the September 8, 1988 meeting were amended as follows: Chief Sporleder, not Chief Thaxton, attended for Central Fire District. The wording on the seismic ordinance report presented, was modified slightly to reflect that it was $75,000 worth of improvements. And the final sentence was: In accordance to current building codes. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lt. Lombardo reported that approximately twenty-five vehicles were vandalized. A juvenile has been arrested as a suspect, and may be a connection to the vandalism. Some auto burglaries have also had a suspect apprehended. Lt. Lombardo referred to some of the "refund" scams that exist in shopping centers. A significant number of drug addicts seem to be involved. Security is high at the department stores, and as a result seems to be having an impact. Lt. Lombardo also reported that Alcoholic Beverage Control has been working with the Sheriff's office in "Project Impact" . Underage decoys will be trying to purchase alcohol. All of the sales points have been warned in advance that decoys will be used in an attempt to reduce the sale of liquor to minors. Lt. Lombardo also suggested a video that can be shown on Channel 53 entitled, "Sentenced for Life", which has been developed by Volkswagon of America, and it's very effective in disuading drug and alcohol use with automobile driving. There was some discussion of gangs in the Los Angeles area and the toinfiltration in the Bay area. 7" w „ Page -2- Public Safety Commission Minutes - October 13, 1988 REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder reported that there are 151 permits for hazardous material storage in the city of Cupertino. There are some of those permits that are not in full compliance, however, no one is in trouble; some of them are in transitional stages of coming into compliance with the ordinance. OLD BUSINESS: Traffic light problems: Traffic Engineer, Glen Grigg, was kind enough to attend the meeting at the request of staff, following the last meeting, in which the issue around traffic lights and some of the problems with timing were discussed. The particular intersection of concern was that of Bollinger and DeAnza. Mr. Grigg explained that when somebody thought there was a problem with the traffic light if they would call him and tell him when, where and what the problem was, then a correction could be made if in fact the correction was warranted. There was also some discussion about people running red lights, and the real problem that it created for safety purposes. Lt. Lombardo reported that his police officers, for whom traffic is a major responsibility, report all the problems they see with any traffic lights in town, and they have had an excellent response from the City. Lt. Lombardo will be able to bring information to the Commissioners regarding the number of accidents, and the intersections at which they take place. The issue of the driving under the influence cost recovery, which was scheduled to go to the November meeting of the City Council, was asked by Commissioner Thorne and Commissioner Molloy to be brought back to the Commission for modification prior to its advancement to the City Council. Therefore, the recommendation by the Commission will reappear on the November commission agenda. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Werner and Chairperson Thorne attended the Mayor's October luncheon. There was some discussion of Measure K and the acquisition of recreational and open-space, which will appear on the November ballot. Reports from the other commissions about their activities were also reported from the Mayor's luncheon. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9: 15 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: arbara K. B Assistant to the tity Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COM14ISSION HELD ON DECEMBER 8, 198e IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDE The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE To THE- FLA-9: The flag salute was lead by Chairperson Thorne. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Darlene Thorne, Marilyn Sterling, John Gordon, Ellie Werner, Francis Molloy Commissioner Absent: None. Staff Present: Mike Lombardo, Lieutenant, Sheriff's office Brad Britton, Administrative Aide Staff Absent: Doug Sporleder,Chief, Central Fire District APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the November 10, 1988 meeting were approved as submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Staff presented a draft of the City's emergency policy and suggested that the commissioners look it over and make comments for the next meeting. Chairperson Thorne moved to put this on the agenda for next meeting. Commissioner Gordon seconded. Passed. Staff also gave a quick update on the City's Earthquake Preparedness Project noting that approximately 30% of the participants have taken preparedness measures. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Commissioner Sterling submitted an article that appeared in the San Jose Mercury which described how "Drunks stay on the Road" due to the shortcomings of the legel system. Commissioner Werner asked I.t. Lombardo why there was a need for the high speed chases (particularly of drunk drivers) . Lt. Lombardo responded that officers are trained to realize the responsibility and have guidelines which govern whether they should continue or abort chases. Page -2- Public Safety Commission Minutes - December 8, 1988 REPORT FRON SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Aolk QP In a continuation from the written communications section of the meeting Lt. Lombardo reported on some drunk driving related incidents in Cupertino over the Last month. In a spectacular incident a individual was apprehended after a chase which included the assailant going the wrong way on Nary and Wolfe avenues, crossing a median strip and ramming a total of 3 police cars. Four officers were injured and luckily no other injuries were reported. Commissioner Sterling commented that we as a society don't take drunk driving seriously. Lt. Lombardo stressed that education programs are very important to combat these problems. Lt. Lombardo reported because of the historical increase in theft and shoplifting around the Christmas season, the City has authorized an additional patrol person at Valco Shopping Center(11/26/88 -12/24/88) to handle the overflow of incidents. Lt.Lombardo reported that there was an armed robbery this past month at the Peppermill in which the assailant took approximately $400. He was caught later in San Jose after "hitting" another Peppermill in Santa Clara. The Lieutenant regrettably reported that immediately following last weeks Commission meeting he had to report to the scene of the City's second homicide this year. Because the man who committed the offense may have been "laying in wait" the Lieutenant commented it might be a death penalty case. The Lieutenant reported that the DUI grant program came to a conclusion on October 31 and that no statistics on the program were available yet. The Lieutenant reported that Project Impact, which monitored 130 off-sale business selling alcohol in the Cupertino-Saratoga area, resulted in 6 arrests for selling alcohol to minors. On a personal note the Lieutenant noted that this will be his last Commission meeting because he has been reassigned to the Department of Corrections. His replacement will be Lt. Keenan Kirby. Commissioner. Sterling moved that a proclamation be drawn up stating the Commissions appreciation for Lt. Lombardo's stellar performance as the Sheriff's office staff representative and that he will be greatly missed. Commissioner Molloy seconded. Passed unanimously. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: No report. Page -3- Public Safety Commission Minutes - December 8, 1988 OLD BUSINESS° Chairperson Thorne noted that the DUI report was not in the Commissioners packet and inquired to staff on the status of the report. Staff noted that there had been a mix up and that the report was not available. Chairperson Thorne requested that staff send out copies of the report to the commissioners as soon as they were available. Staff acknowledge the request. Chairperson Thorne also directed that this issue be put on the agenda for the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS; Commissioner Sterling was supposed to address the group on electromagnetic radiation but requested that the item be moved to next month's agenda so she could complete her research and give a more comprehensive presentation. Commissioner Molloy then addressed the group on the many issues of water quality. Commissioner Molloy explained that he does consulting work (mostly for electronics companies) in the area of water quality, specifically helping those companies comply with government requirements. Commissioner Molloy elaborated that some electronics firms in the area have let volatile chemicals seep into the groundwater. Since groundwater is a major source of the drinking water this is a great concern to the community. Commissioner Molloy went on to explain that water is trapped in layers called aquifers. These aquifers are separated by layers of earth. Usually contaminating chemicals only travel down to the first few aquifers. Drinking water is usually taken from deep aquifers (7-9) . Commissioner Molloy pointed out that many of the older wells in the area, which are not mapped, may not have been properly plugged. These wells serve as conduits for the poisonous chemicals in the higher aquifers to travel down to lower aquifers. Commissioner Molloy then pointed out some of the methods used to help clean up some of these situations. Some situations can be mitigated by "pokingt1 holes in the soil, which serves to aerate the soil. The affluent then is either captured for proper disposal or it is diffused into the air upon which radiation from the sun breaks it down into harmless substances. Another method is used if the chemical gets into the aquifer. Water is extracted from the aquifer, the chemical is trapped and then disposed of properly. Commissioner Molloy pointed out that there are many contributors to the water contamination problem, not the least of which are the many gas stations which have underground petroleum tanks. Commissioner Molloy then suggested that the Commission invite the Water District to an upcoming meeting so they could give a report on the status of the water supply system and the ground water in Cupertino. Page -4- Public Safety Commission Minutes - December 8, 1988 Chairperson Thorne suggested that each commissioner prepare questions for the water District representative and bring them to the January meeting. Chairperson Thorne moved to representative to speak at the invite the water District February Commission meeting. Molloy seconded. Passed unanimously. ArgPUgW=t The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully Submitted; brad Britton Administrative Assistant q PVT:: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JANUARY 12, 1989 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER• The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair, Marilyn Sterling, at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG• The flag salute was lead by Vice Chair, Marilyn Sterling. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Marilyn Sterling, Ellie Werner and Francis Molloy Commissioner Absent: Darlene Thorne and John Gordon Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Asst. to the City Mgr. Dick Thaxton, Central Fire District Guests: John Wyss, Siemens Corporation Jacqueline Bogard, Santa Clara County Manufacturing Group Mr. John Schroeder Mr. Abbie Katz APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The December minutes were approved as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATION• Mr. Schroeder and Mr. Katz presented to the commission a petition of homeowners that live in the Rainbow neighborhood, between Bubb and Stelling. Their concern is that there is an excess number of commuter cars using excess speed that go from Bubb to Rainbow to Stelling in order to get to other communities south of Cupertino. The speed and the number of cars are safety issues for the neighborhood. The petition requests that the Public Safety Commission investigate traffic on Rainbow Drive, that the 25 mile per hour speed limit be enforced, turns be restricted, thereby discouraging commute traffic, and that any other safety measures necessary be taken. Mr. Katz and Mr. Schroeder were informed that they could not address the issue this evening, but the issue would be agendized for the February meeting. The petition will be referred to the Traffic Engineer for comment to be heard at the February meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: No report. Page -2- Public Safety Commission Minutes - January 12, 1989 REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Thaxton presented the November and December 1988 Fire District statistical reports. Some issues were discussed regarding the hazmat site inspections and how that di'ferentiates from the inspections themselves which are listed separately, as well as the significant reduction from the previous year. Dave Ghiradelluchi, Hazmat Specialist with Central Fire, will be at the February meeting to address the toxic gas ordinance. He will also be able to differentiate the inspections and explain the significant reduction at that time. Chief Thaxton will let him know that we want the answers to those questions before the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS• Ground water and soil toxics were again addressed by the commission. Mr. John Wyss of Siemens Corporation, and Jacqueline Bogard of the Santa Clara County Manufacturing Group, addressed some of the remedial problems that are necessary and the prevention issues that face all of us. Ms. Bogard also sits on the clean water taskforce, which is made up of 25 of the 90 members of the Manufacturing Group. Zhe Manufacturing Group has 90 members which employees over 200,000 people in Santa Clara County. There is no ggestion on the part of either Ms. Bogard or Mr. Wyss that industry in Santa Clara County has been very aggressive in addressing the ground and water contamination that may come from toxic leaks. Tremendous amounts of resources have been committed to preventing or cleaning up sites that have been identified. They are 152 sites located in Santa Clara County, 6 of which are located in Cupertino. Those 6 sites are: Ampex, Fourphase, Hewlett Packard, Timex, Intersil and Siemens. Of the 6 sites only the Inters-1 and Siemens sites are water contamination, the others are ground contamination. The Intersil/Siemens site which is actually one spill whose plume has extended to two different locations adjacent to one another has qualified for super-fund funding for the cleanup. The majority of industry is committed to and is committing resources to the decontamination efforts and the prevention of further contamination. There's still major risks that exists with small businesses and individual homeowners in the area. However, water contamination has a risk factor and is not as serious a problem as air pollution, of which the major sources are the automobile and our fireplaces, and for which, generally, very little is being done at this time. The EPA has produced a pamphlet entitled, "Unfinished Business", which puts the overall risks to the general population in perspective; not only what the public perceives as risky but what in fact are risks to their general well being. Electromagnetic radiation will be addressed at the March meeting. Staff reported that the City Council referred the commission's recommendation for an ordinance to recover costs for D17I accidents to the City Attorney where it still remains. i r Page -3- public safety Commission Minutes - January 12, 1989 NEW By SS: Staff reported that a proclamation of appreciation to Mike Lombardo will be presented to him Tuesday, January 17, 1989 by the Mayor and the City Council. There were no questions submitted for the Water District representative to be addressed at the next, meeting. However, the commission said it would like for their speaker to focus on water quality and contamination, risks factors and prevention. Marilyn Sterling was unanimously elected Chair of the Commission for the coming year and Francis Molloy was unanimously elected vice Chair. ADJ9-URM W- The meeting was adjourned at. 9:45 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: Barbara K. B wn., " Assistant to tide City Manager cc: Chief Thaxton/Sporleder, Central Fire Dist. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD FEBRUARY 9, 1989 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO-ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Marilyn Sterling, at 7:30 P.M. 9AL—UTE To THE FLAG: The flag salute was lead by the Chair. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Marilyn Sterling, Ellie Werner, Francis Molloy, Darlene Thorne and John Gordon Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Asst. to the City Mgr. Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District Dave Ghirlarducci, Central Fire Dist. Darrold Thomas, Sheriff's Office Keenan Kirby, Sheriff's Office Guests: Roger James, Santa Clara Valley Water District Ted Smith, Toxic Coalition Jacquelyn Bogard, Santa Clara County Manufacturing Group APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the January meeting were approved as submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Staff reported that the citizens who had attended the January meeting regarding some of the traffic issues on Rainbow have been addressed by the Traffic Engineering Division, as well as the Sheriff's office which have provided selective enforcement in the area, and a traffic count that was done to determine the volume in speeds of traffic along the road. Both the traffic count and the selective enforcement determined that the speeds were well within the speed limit, in fact, 94% of all the traffic was shown to be driving between 20 and 30 miles per hour. The citizens have been told that they can contact the engineering division if they need more technical information. It was announced that there will be a reception held at the Senior Community Center, February 24th at 5:00 p.m. for the new City Manager. The final announcement was that the Commissioner's dinner will be held March 3rd at Renzols in Campbell. Page -2- Public safety Commission Minutes February 9, 1989 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Thomas distributed a report on the DUI program in Cupertino. We have two dedicated officers focusing on this particular activity. Lt. Kirby also reported that a burglar wanted in many jurisdicitions for vandalism, as well as burglary, was apprehended when an alarm went off at a beauty parlor. There was some discussion about a red light abatement issue that's currently taking place. Captain Thomas also reported that the new crime Prevention officer, Collette Van Dyne, has been active in presenting the DARE program in the Cupertino schools. She has recently re-,eived more training on how to provide the program most effectively. There is tremendous demand throughout all the areas served by the Sheriff's office for this particular kind of program, however, Cupertino asked for it first so they have been receiving it; how to spread the resources over time will be a more difficult issue. The discussion of a semi-automatic weapon and its advantages and disadvantages took place. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder distributed the fire statistics for the month of January. There was one unusual fire, in that there was a $19,000 loss when a ski boat burned on Voss Avenue. OLD BUSINESS• Cost Recovery for DUI Accidents: There was some major concern on the part of the commission regarding some of the provisions of the DUI ordinances prepared by the City Attorney's office. It requires that there be an accident report in which a police officer indicates DUI's approximate cause, and that there be a point one alcohol blood content verified through some sort of test. This is very helpful for alcohol related accidents, but doesn't address the issue of drug related accidents. There was also some concern that it be required that the police officer use both lights and sirens in order to define it as an emergency response. There was some other issues regarding the effective date of July 1, 1988 not being reflective in the ordinance. Staff will return the ordinance to the City Attorney's office and invite Leslie Lopez to attend the March meeting. r Page -3- Public Safety Commission Minutes - February 9, 1989 NEW BUSINESS: Water quality issues were addressed by Roger James, of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Mr. James was formerly with the State Water Quality Control Board. Initially the commission asked Mr. James what things the cor-m-ission could recommend to the City Council to prevent future contamination. Mr. James reported that there are two major issues being dealt with of this type; there were those spills that had already taken place which had a solvent related release. There were 167 in the County and 6 in Cupertino. The commission addressed those particular problems in its January meeting. The second major area being dealt with are motor fuels and their escape into the ground soil, primarily from underground storage. There are 900 leaks in Santa Clara County, 22 of which are in Cupertino. Cleanup is funded by Water Resources District and the EPA. There is a lot of concern also about abandoned wells and abandoned tanks that could be creating problems. Currently the Santa Clara Valley Water District is being able to address approximately 10% or 90 of the motor fuel leaks that exist in the county. They are aggressively sealing off old wells known as conduits. Ted Smith, of the Toxic Coalition, said that there is some really proactive things that could be done, and should be done, in order to generate less waste; one of those of course is to encourage recycling and he reported that the Tanner Hazardous Waste Planning Committee is trying to address that specific problem. Household hazardous collections are another issue that reduces the amount of toxics being stored inadequately, or in a way that they can come to cause a problem. Mr. James reported that there is a serious problem around storm water runoff and the kind of pollutants that get into storm drains. In June of 1989 the Water District plans to present to its board of directors a report that addresses what can be done. What Mr. James is saying is that the EPA has issued rules and regulations for the permitting of storm drains and exactly whether or not we need to treat storm water runoff. What this effectively does is limit the sewage treatment plant capacities and thereby remit future growth in the area. The commission would like to have Mr. James return this August to address the storm water runoff program as envisioned by the Water District. The commission had been presented with the toxic gas model ordinance for its review. Dave Ghirlarducci, Central Fire District's hazardous materials specialist, went through the major concerns and issues regarding the ordinance. The fire code alone is not sufficient, particularly in the semiconductor industry, for protection against possible contamination, but chlorine stored for swimming pools and pesticides applicators, and water treatment plants are major users of toxic gas as well. Mr. Ghirlarducci anticipates that there are only four or five class one facilities in Cupertino. The gas ordinance itself is a very delicate balance of compromises in which a materials hazardous index, which combines volatility, as well as toxicity, 40 identifies the amount of regulations to be applied. w.v Page -4- Public Safety commission Meeting - February 9, 9.989 NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Commissioner Thorne suggested that staff send a letter to the Chamber of Commerce with a copy of the ordinance so that when it comes before the City Council February 21st it will not be a total surprise in terms of its contents. Mr. Ghirlarducci also suggested that the ordinance was a real incentive for some new technologies in dispensing gases rather than storing it. He believes that this ordinance and its enforcement fits "neatly into the HMSO program." Commissioner Molloy moved and Commissioner Werner seconded, that the Public Safety Commission recommend to the City Council that they pass the toxic gas ordinance as presented as a second segment to the hazardous material storage ordinance. Those in favor were: Commissioner's Molloy, Sterling, Werner and Gordon. commissioner Thorne abstained. ADIOORNM T: The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: theta IC.4Bw Assistant t the City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD MARCH 9, 1989 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM A . CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORD The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Marilyn Sterling, at 7:30 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The flag salute was lead by the Chair. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Marilyn Sterling, Ellie Werner, Francis Molloy, Darlene Thorne and John Gordon Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Asst. tc the City Mgr. Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District Keenan Kirby, Sheriff's Office Leslie Lopez, Deputy City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the February 9, 1989 meeting were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS: Old Buainess was taken out of context in order to discuss the DUI ordinance revisions with the Deputy City Attorney. The Deputy City Attorney reviewed the ordinance that she had prepared including the modifications recommended by the Commission at its previous meeting. Commisioner Molloy proposed that the ordinance include billing after a conviction or with the pleading of "no contest". That motion failed for lack of a second. There was some discussion about the effective date of the ordinance. Commissioner Gordon moved and Commissioner Sterling seconded a motion to agendize the resolution for March 20th, with an effective date of July 1, 1988, unless it was precluded by law as determined by the Deputy City Attorney. Those in favor were Sterling and Gordon, those opposed were Werner and Thorne. Commissioner Molloy abstained. Therefore, the motion failed for lack of a positive majority. Commissioner Thorne then moved and Commission Gordon seconded the motion that the resolution, as drafted by the City Attorney, be accepted and the effective date would be that date which is prescribed by the resolution itself. Those in favor were Thorne, Werner, Cordon and Sterling. Commissioner Molloy abstained. Page -2- Public Safety Commission Minutes - March 9, 1959 REPORT FRM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lt. Kirby distributed a summary of the DUI program in which the arrests totals were up and the accident rates were down, which is exactly what the program is about. There was some discussion about semi-automatic hand guns and a request that staff contact Assemblyman Quackenbush's office to get information on the most recent status of the assault weapon legislation that is before the State. Lt. Kirby also reported that there had been a significant number of serious crimes in February including a rape, four grand thefts, and an attempted kidnaping. The Sheriff's office is following up on all of the incidents. Lt. Kirby also reported that Nick Perusina, a deputy with the Sheriff's office, will be attending the April Earthquake tr&ining held in San Luis Obispo, sponsored by California Specialized Training Institute. REPORT FRQH CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder reported that medical aide calls were up in February, from 124 a year ago to 165. It is the Fire District's thought that the flu and the cold weather, combined with an aging population, may be responsible for this increase. Chief Sporleder also expressed his concern about the upcoming St. Patrick's Day, which will be on a Friday night this year. The concern is occupancy loads in the various restaurants and drinking establishments. The Fire District personnel is spending time with the managers of these establishments hoping to do the preventive work. Chief Sporleder answered questions about the statistics, including a definition of incendiary, which means that the cause of the fire was human, not necessarily criminal. Suspicious means that we don't know what the cause of the fire was. Chief Sporleder emphasized that there is no serial arsonist in the community. He also announced that in the spring of 1990 the fire station located near Seven Springs Ranch should be ready for occupancy. • Page -3- Public Safety Commission Minutes e March 9, 1989 NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Sterling shared with the Commission her research as it relates to electro magnetic radiation. The spectrum of waves all around us bombards us with a low level of radiation which they generate just because of their movement. There is some thought that these low level. electric fields regulate some biological organisms and it may even include human beings. The organisms have magnetic spin in the electrons, thereby, being effected by the radiation. Some people are even using electro magnetic radiation in some healing processes claiming that they are potentially therepeudics. The public safety and public health issue is: what effect is all this going to have on human beings in time? In Pala Alto the Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI) is trying to establish the measurements for these electro magnetic radiations. Commissioner Molloy pointed out that this kind of radiation has been credited as the cause for mutation in cells. And so, some people argue that it is the cause of the evolutionary process. The concern, of course, is that radiation treatment not only mutates cells, but can kill human tissue as we know in cancer treatments. If we are in fact receiving radiation all the time, is this healthy for us? Some of the early research techniques were poor, but there's some findings that childhood cancer incidents seem to be connected with being located in stronger magnetic fields found near power poles. This report was primarily informational to the commission. Staff was asked to bring to the next meeting a 1988 calendar report for the earthquake preparedness project. Staff offered to give the commissioners copies of the Emergency Management System Operational Policy for earthquake planning. AAi OURNMENT The meeting was adjou.~ned by Chairperson Sterling at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: arbara I . n Assistant to the City Manager ... . MEMO MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD APRIL 13, 1989 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Marilyn Sterling, at 7:35 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The flag salute was lead by the Chair. ROLL CALL• Commissioners Present: Marilyn Sterling, Elly Werner, Francis Molloy, Darlene Thorne and John Gordon Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Asst. to the City Mgr. Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District Sgt. Clark, Sheriff's Office Greg Butler, Quackenbush's Office Representative NEW BUSINESS: New Business.was moved ahead so that Mr. Butler, from Assemblyman Quackenbush's office, could relate to the commission the status of the Assault Weapons Bill facing the State legislature. Mr. Butler reported that so far this year 110,000 assault type rifles have been imported. While there are lots of legitimate uses for semi-automatic weapons, other than target practice, or drug related assaults, or anti-personnel activities, there doesn't seem to be any positive use of the assault type weapons. As a result Senator Roberti and Assemblyman Roos have introduced bills, even prior to the incident in Stockton. Initially the bills were very broad based and talked about assault type weapons as opposed to specific brands. Assemblyman Quackenbush spoke with both of the authors and requested that brands specific legislation be passed, and the elimination of a proposed non-elected controlling commission. Assemblyman Rcos modified his bill and it passed committee with a bare minimum of vote. Roberti's bill is still more generic and not brands specific. The problem, of course, is that it's very easy to change a semi-automatic weapon which is legal, to a fully automatic weapon which is not. Both bills will come to a vote on the floor on April 17th and then coo to the conference committee. Mr. Butler suggested that since the bills will have passed by bare minimums, not many dramatic changes will be made at the conference. The Governor has agreed to sign a bill regulating assault type weapons. Y . Page --2- Public Safety Commission Minutes - April 13, 1989 NEW BUSIN SS: (Cont'd. ) Los Angeles County and Santa Clara County have also passed bans on assault type weapons which are being challenged by the NRA. Court precedents suggests that counties do not have the authorization to pass weapons legislation, and that only the state has that purview. Therefore, it is likely that has Angeles County and Santa Clary County's legislation will be overturned. However, until that time in ` Santa Clara County certain types of weapons, defined as assarclt weapons, are banned from use and from purchase. Furthermore, the County says that any weapon which can hold a 20-bullet clip or more is also banned. Until state legislation is passed, anybody may purchase a gun unless they have been convicted of a felony, they simply complete an application form, wait five days and make the purchase. Commissioner Elly Werner moved, and Chairperson Sterling seconded, that the Public Safety Commission endorse the proposed state legislation banning assault type weapons. The motion passed unanimously. The commission was very grateful to Mr. Butler for sharing his background and expertise in this field. ARPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the March 9, 1989 meeting were approved with the exception of the spelling of Commissioner Werner's first name - it should be El:l.y. Ip ORAL COMMUNICATION: Commissioner Werner will attend the Mayor's luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, April 19th. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Sgt. Clark distributed the DUI Activity Report and described the St. Patrick Day activities. There was general discussion surrounding what is assumed to be illegal activities at the Classique Boutique, and general dissatisfaction with the slowness with which the Sheriff's office is able to control those activities. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder reported that a recruitment academy which will last ten weeks and provide emergency medical training, as well as fire supression training, will begin in the next couple of weeks. Five new firefighters for Central Fire have been selected to go through that academy, four of whom were former volunteers., and one of whom is a woman. There are now four women on the Central Fire District's staff. P&Ag-- -3- Public Safety Commission Minutes o April 13, 1989 Chief Sporleder also reported that one of the frightening problems they're having now are the amount of bombs, fireworks, and bottle rockets. Los Gatos High School has had several incidents, one in which one young lady was severely injured. The Fire Department usually takes over after the explosion and works very closely with the Sheriff's office. There was some general discussion about the • standards by which wash-downs are done by Central Fire District, especially considering the toxics that may go into storm drains. OLD BUSINESS• There was general discussion of the Earthquake Preparedness project and a recommendation by the Chairperson that outreach procedures and techniques be brainstormed at the next meeting. As the City's final version of the emergency plan is ready for the commission's review, probably in July, staff will invite Geoff Paulson to attend from the County's office of Emergency Services. There was a request that vicious dog ordinance passed by the county be brought to the commission for review, as well as the City's position on the legislation. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: 7-:Aarbara A :.'sistant"t-b- thy. City Manager �T 4 14 S # MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD MAY 11, 1989 IN CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7: 30 P.M. CALL TO. ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairperson, Marilyn Sterling, SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The flag salute was lead by the Chair. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Marilyn Sterling, Elly Werner, Francis Molloy, and Darlene Thorne Commissioner Absent: John Gordon Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Asst. to the City Mgr. Lt. Keenan Kirby, Sheriff's Office Sgt. Tom Sing, Sheriff's Office APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were a7nroved with the following change: On the second page of "New Business" therfl is a sentence that reads: "Furthermore, the County says that any weapon which can hold a 20 bullet clip or more is also banned". This sentence shouuld read: "Furthermore, the County says that any weapon which can hold a 20 or more bullet magazine is also banned. " The minutes were approved as corrected. ORAL CON-WJNICATION: Chairperson Sterling reported on the ceremonial tree planting and the Mayor's luncheon for April and May. There was some general discussion of the water allotments as a result of the drought. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None. a Page -2- Public Safety Commission Minutes - May 11, 1989 SHERIFF'S REPORT: Lt. Kirby distributed the DUI Tho DUI team was not fully staffed the proceeding month. Officers were assigned to other tasks. Lt. Kirby also reported a gang fight that took place at the Ice Capades where sit people were arrested, and there were multiple injuries. Other than that it was a quiet month. Sgt. Tom Sing has been heading the undercover investigation involving prostitution at a site in Cupertino. In January 1989 the investigations resulted in arrests. However, the District Attorney's offices have not indicted the individuals arrested. Sgt. Sing distributed copies of the Red Light Abatement as prescribed by the State Penal Code. However, it requires a conviction for prostitution before the abatement procedure can be invoked. As it is now, there has not yet been an indictment. Further investigation has not resulted in evidence that can be used to prosecute. Sgt. Sing answered questions that were asked by the commissioners. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: None. OLD BUSINESS: W th Chair Sterling facilitating it, the Commission and Staff brainstormed various outreach programs for the residential earthquake preparedness program. Suggestions included: A. Free video at video rental snores. B. Window stickers if participated "I'm Earthquake Prepared". C. Sticker on gas valve for easy location. D. Offer technical assistance. E. obtain a list of earthquake insurance policy holders. F. Ask each commissioner to host a meeting in their neighborhood. G. Ask schools to include preparedness as part of the curriculum with homework. v Page -3- public Safety Commission Minutes - May 11, 1989 The Chair agreed to contact the other commission Chairs to request hosting a presentation. Staff will contact an insurance agent to see if policy holders could be identified. A sticker program will be discussed further. Scouts may be approached for technical assistance program. Schools will be approached as well. There was discussion about altering or developing a video to mace Cupertino the setting. The Chair had to leave. Vice Chair Molloy conducted the meeting. The viscious dog issue was postponed until June. AIIJ®URM ON-T. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: j Barbara R. o , Assistant he City Manager MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JUNE 8, 1985 IN CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairperson, Sterling. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The flag salute was lead by Chair, Marilyn sterling. ROLL CALL• Commissioners Present: Marilyn Sterling, Elly Werner, Francis Molloy, and Darlene Thorne Commissioner Absent: John Gordon Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Asst. to the City Mgr. Lt. Keenan Kirby, Sheriff's office Sgt. Tom Sing, Sheriff's office APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the May 11, 1989 meeting were approved as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATION: The Chairperson announced there will be a toxic waste meetinc -1-o be held June 10th at DeAnza College, and that there will be a c-)untywide emergency exercise held June 13, 1989. The Commission indicated that it would like to have CARES Chair, "Skip" Stevens, invited to the next meeting to discuss the emergency plan. The next Public Safety Commission meeting will be held the evening of July 13th. Commissioner Molloy also reported to the Sheriff's representative that while he was attending the Superior Court, 161 North Market Street, he observed sheriff bailiffs playing with a Taser gun, brandishing it and discharging it. Not only was it inappropriate action, in his opinion, but he thought that the Sheriff's office should know and be able to followup. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None. Page -2- Public Safety Commission Minutes - June 8, 1989 SHERIFF'S REPORT: Lieutenant Keenan Kirby distributed copies of the monthly DUI Report. Arrests were down but citations were way up, 107 were issued in May, 1989, while only 41 were issued in 5/88. Lieutenant Kirby said that he was really satisfied with the DUI team and he felt that they are really making an impact. Lieutenant Kirby also reported to the Commission that two incidents, one in which an officer was assaulted by a neighbor of someone who's home was burning. A second major incident was where the Sheriff's office was called with a burglary in progress in which a juvenile and three adults were robbing the home of the juvenile's parents. There was some discussion as to what the reporting and registering processes are for sex offenders and parolees as well as ex-felons. The concern is clearly about protection, however, there are some civil rights issues involved, and the information is not public. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Monthly statistics were distributed. There was general discussion regarding fire safety and high school graduation activities. Chief Sporleder rerarted on a fire on Rancho and the adoption of the 1988 Uniform Building Codes by the City Council. OLD BUSINESS• The year-end Earthquake Preparedness Project report has not yet been completed. Commissioner Molloy reported PG&E cannot isolate Cupertino zip codes for mailing purposes. There was general discussion regarding the most effective way to reach citizens regarding residential earthquake preparedness. Insurance and mortgage carriers as outreach tools, because of their financial investment, may be natuzal allies. Dennis Whittaker of State Farm Insurance will be invited to the next meeting. The video currently showing on Channel 53 and any recommended by BAREP will be previewed at the July meeting for possible placement in video stores. a Page -3- Public Safety Commission Minutes - June 8, 1989 OLD BUSINESS: (Cont'd) The county's vicious dog ordinance was distributed. Commissioner Molloy asked, "Is there a vicious dog problem in Cupertino?" Some discussion about "prior restraint" and "breed specific" legislation. Copies of the ordinance to be mailed to absent commissioners and re-agendixe the topic for July. Staff reported the governor has signed a brand specific assault weapon restriction law. The NRA is expected to oppose it in the courts. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: r.� ,--�-tarbara K. Assistant the City Manage- M3NUTES OF TM 103MM MMM OF TM RSUC SAFETY CMEMICH ]HEM AUGUST 10, 1989 IN CONFERENCE ROC14 A, CITY HAIL, CUPEUM, CALTFORFIA CRIDER:CUL TO 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vicechair, Francis Molloy. SAUM TO INE FIAG: The flag salute was lead by Vicecha--r Molloy. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: John Gordon, Francis Molloy, Elly Werner, and Darlene Thorne. Conmissioners; Absent: Marilyn Sterling Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Lt. Keenan Kirby, Sheriff's Office Douglas Sporleder, Fire chief John J. Plungy, Mayor APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the July 13, 1989 meeting were approved with the correction AML showing that Commissioners Thorne and Werner were present. ORAL L-XR09MCATION: Staff explained the autcmatic resignation rule after three absences. Coxmissioner Gordon will be out of the country in septevber, therefore, this will be his third absence from the Commission in twelve months. He was advised to request the rule be waived by the city Council. Staff will provide records of attendance. Staff announced civic service awards program and reminatuig period. Vicechair Molloy reported on the Power Society of I.E.E.E. regarding magnet fields and around high voltage power lines. He also suggested the city directly approach Engineering Societies requesting volunteer services during tires of an emergency response, in particular earthquake response. The Cormission requested that it review the &L-agency Plan in its current draft form at the next meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Cormissioner Werner reported she received a report from Sgt. Sing about a closed case. SHERIFFIS REPORT: The DUI statistics are low due to vacations and injury leave taken by the assigned officers. There were no unusual events in July. Sheriff's Office responded to activated alarms- following the 8/7 earthquake. r .a 2- Pibl.ic Safety Omission MirA*as - August 10, 1989 RERW FROM ORRIBAL FIRE DIS'Ig2ICT: Major response due to earthquake involved propane tanks that had shaken off moorings. August 1, 1989 a citizen rousted a family in the middle of the night from a burning house. The City will recognize Robert Doudel for his efforts which may have saved this family from death and/or injury, OIA BUSINESS Commission wishes to gather information fran the postmaster and PG&E to see if there's a viscious dog problem in this City. staff to: 1. im ite representatives from postoffloe and PG&E 2. Poll other cities to see if they have a viscious dog ordinance. 3. Send Code Enforcement to Peninsula Avenue (between University and Grand) to determine if there's a dog frightening school children. The Director of Finance requested modifications to the False Alarm Ordinance. Vicechair Molloy explained the ordinance was designed to ensurmofficer safety. Staff will send out copies of the existing ordinance to all commissioners, which wil: 1. Increase the number of allowable alarms in a 12, 18 or 24 month period to two. However, if a 3rd alai, occurs, the owner would be financially responsible for the 2nd alarm as well. 2. Payment of fines not delinquent until 10 days after any hearing they request.. 3. The City Manager has authority to recind fires. 4. Change the way the rate is determined based on actual police costs. Staff is to provide the following information at the next meeting: 1. Average amount of time spent responding to a false alarm. 2. Current Sheriff hourly rate plus estimate of Finance Department's time and costs. 3. Statistics related to the last 12 months experience: total numbers, how many repeats, etc. The agenda order will be agendized next meeting so that the Sheriff and Fire Reports might preceed oral ccammmication. Earthquake Preparedness video shown on Channel 53 was shown. It had previously been seen by the Cana scion. AWOUR t1ERr: The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: r a K. Assistant to. City Manager PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION__ _ _ 5 of 7 MINUTES 198571994 MMUrES OF 7M RBGE)IAR � OF THE AMIL PUBLIC ShMN CIMMSSICIN HEM JUIX 13, 1989 IN OWFUM4CE ROOM A, CTrY HALL, CUPERTUM, CALUaNIA 7:30 P.M. 70 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vicectafx, Francis Molloy. S' A= TO 7M The flag salute was lead by Vicechair, Molloy. Commissioners Present: Marilyn Sterling (arrived at 7:40), John Gordon, Frarv--is Molloy, Ccuud.ssioners Absent: Elly Werner, and Darlene Thorne. Staff Present: J. Silva, C.E.O. Lt. Keenan Kirby, Sheriff's Office Douglas Sporleder, Fire Chief Barbara Pbogers, Councilmember lab Guests: Richard Stevens, Papresentative, C.A.R.E.S. Dennis Whittaker, State Farm Insurance Co. APPROVAL OF NMqYM: The minutes of the June 8, 1989 meeting were approved as presented. ORAL COMMUNICMCN: Darlene Thorne discussed her presence at a fire and wanted to let the ccmussioners know how fire fighters performed, and said she will be sending a letter to the editor to camiend the Fire Department personnel on their performance. Marilyn Sterling reported on a meeting she attended on toxic waste. Francis Molloy said he was not able to attend the Mayor's luncheon meeting. Chairperson would like information from Assistant to the City Manager with regard to setting up video on Earthquake Disaster Planning. He thought it was to be sham 7/13/89. 0 aoi" 2- Public Safety lion MinUteS - Jtily 13, 1989 SHERMIS Lt. Kirby distributed the June 1989 DM report ard discussed it briefly. 'Ilse Om issioners were invited to participate in 'the ride-along progrm. Lt. Kirby told about pipe bomb at Hyde Junior High. He also clarified the situation for oommissioner Molloy regarding the stun gun at the court house. REPORT f% CFNIRAL FIRE DIy'THIGT• The monthly activity wort was handed out to the Chx=ssioners. The fire season in the County was discussed, which is 2 months ahead of last year as far as fire hazard conditions. Fourth of July was not as bad as past years, but is expected to worsen by the end of July. r==i lmewber Ro-,Mrs asked the Fire Chief about the safety of certain types of roofin; materials. He said shingles are ".A: worst type, but they differ very little from other types. OLD r3USIl3FSS Mr. Stevens gave a brief report on the 8.3 earthquake exercise that was conducted in City Hall, July 13th, and distributed information that had been used in the exercise. Mr. iftittaker, State Farm Insurance Representative, discussed insurance action during disasters, and how insurance claim adjusters are trained to handle claims for various disasters. He also talked on researching possible actions insurance eoapanies can take to help reduce costs. cxmunissioner Sterling requested staff mail a copy of the City Earthquake Disaster Plan to Dexuus Vd ittaker. A vicious dog ordinanoe was discussed. Me City doesn't have a vicious dog ordinance. It was requested that staff arrange for scmemie frog the post office attend one of the meetings to disrass the problem of vicious dogs, and also request scene froua PG&E to speak on dog reactions, if any. A rims article on vicious dogs in Sarrta Clara County was discussed. Staff is to invite Donald Bram, City Manager, to attend the commission meeting regarding i ng earthquake disaster. AD70t]Rt� The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. RespectfL41y Submitted.- 1 � J J . SU ,f — Pode Enforcement Officer sa 19,ps R NMIYMS OF THE REGULAR MELTING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY CSION HELD SF.PUMBER 14, 1989 IN CIONFURENCE ROOK A, CITY HAIL, CUP'ERT'M, CALI UA 7:30 P.M. t CALL dl/ tJRI=.. The meeting was called to order by Vioechai.r mallcy at 7:30 p.m. SAHTTE TO ZM FLAG: The flag salute was lead by Vioeohai.r Molloy. ROLL GILL: Commissioners Prat: Francis Molloy, Elly Wbrner, and Darlene Thorne. Cxamnissioners Absent: John Gordan and Marilyn Sterling Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Pat Jocius, Administrative Specialist U. Keenan Kirby, Sheriff's Office Douglas Sporleder, Fire Chief APPROVAL OF NIIIi YM: The minutes of the August 10, 1989 meetimi- were approved as submitted ORAL CON'IMfJNiCATIQ3• Vicechair Molloy announced that Marilyn Sterling has resigned since she will be leaving the area. Commissioner Thorne will attend the Sex 21st Mayor's luncheon. WRITTEN CII�JNICAT'ION: None. SHERIFF'S REPORT: U. Kirby distributed the August DUI report. Lt. Kirby described two unusual law enforcement events. He also announced Charles Gillingham has been appointed Sheriff. REPORT FRC►M CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT'• Chief Sporleder reported on two fires in August.. There was general discussion about medical emergency response. 4 2-- Public Safety ComissJon aSeptenber 14, 1989 OLD BusINEsS: Elly will research the quesuicn of whether there is a dog problem requiring legislation and/or eri9: cammult and report back at the November meeting. The false alarm ordinance will be re-+ageindized for the Nor meeting. Staff will forward the drafted ordinance, and request comments fra1 the Sheriff's depart and the Director of Finance. The Emergency Response Plan Draft had been sent to commissioners for review prior to the meeting. cognizing it is in draft form, there were concerns about the depth or back-up staffing for key positions. The commission requested a work program. with accmq3anying dates be presented at the November meeting. NEW BUSIl�iESS Name. 14[1TCUROUM: The meeting adjourned until Nmmd3er 9th at 9:50 p.m. The commissioners will be attending the Civic Service Awards Program, October 12, 1989. Respectfully Submitted: Barbara K. Assistant City Manager a Oil � , f Z®s. < H MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD NOVEMBER 9, 1989 IN CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER• The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG. The flag salute was lead by acting Vicechair Molloy. Roll Call: Commissioners Present: John Gordon, Darlene Thorne, Elly Werner, Frances Molloy, and Marilyn Sterling Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Guests: Ann Anger Games Berglund, Geologist Richard Bergman, Postmaster Approval of Minutes: September minutes approved. There was n3 meeting in October due to Civic Service Awards ceremony. oral Communication: James Berglund, Senior Engineering Geologist, discussed the patterns and prediction indicators of earthquakes: The nodal pint of the moon, earthquake activity, rate of tidal changes, maximum delta of tides, syzergy, and unusual animal activity. The U.S. Geological Survey still does not accept these indicators as scientific. Mr. Berglund explained the indicators activities at the times of historical earthquakes and the October 17, 1989 earthquake. There was also more detailed discussion of the 1906 earthquake, the death toll and damage. The Commission would like a critique of the things the City learned about its own preparedness from the October 17 earthquake on the December agenda. r � t Pudic Safety Commission Minutes - November 9, 1989 _ Page -2- Commissioner Thorne would like to revisit the seismic ordinance at the December meeting. CENTRAL FIRE REPORT: Fire statistics for September and October distributed. ,SHERIFF'S REPORT: Captain Thomas has reviewed the proposed false alarm ordinance modifications and has no objecticns to two rather than one excused false alarm per calendar year. OLD BUSINESS: Richard Bergman, Cupertino Postmaster, reported Cupertino has a dog problem, but not a breed specific dog problem. The mejority of dogs that bite postal workers are not attack dog breeds. In 1989 there have been 4 postal workers bitten by dogs. Nationally in 1988, there were 2,700 bites. Pet owners are not afraid of their own dogs and don't believe their dogs are capable of biting. Prevention is important to the Post Officer. Awareness programs are desirable. Mr. Bergman will review the City's ordinances related to dogs and recommend to the Commission any modifications desired by the Post Office. Mr. Bergman announced the new Post Office will break ground October, 1990. The Commission recommends the following modification in the false alarm ordinance: 1. The first false alarm in a calendar year be excused. 2. The second false alarm results in a fine, but that fine is suspended. 3. A third false alarm will cause the fines to be paid for both the 2nd and 3rd. 4. Change the fine schedule to an amount which recovers the City's costs to respond to the alarm, i.e. the cost of two deputies responding for 20 minutes each plus overhead costs. 5. Fines are to become delinquent ten days after a hearing if an appeal of the fine is requested. In I Mml m Public safety Commission Minutes - wavember 9, i9eq Page -2- Agenda order changed to have oral communication and written communication after the Sheriff and Fire reports. Staff was asked to order "after the Sig One" from from KQED (1-500-441-3000) for $19.95. in emergency preparedness, the depths and relief staff of the organizat=.or_ need to be considered as well as addressing the recovery phase and interfacing with PEMA. AW- URMMENI: Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: arbara wn, Assistan o the city Manager PSMin11-9(c) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD DECEMBER 14, 1989 IN CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 A.M. CALL TO ORD R: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Molloy at 7:34 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The flag salute was lead by Vice Chair Malloy. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Pre5cnt: Francis Molloy, Eleanor Werner Darlene Thorne, and John Gordan Commissioners Absent: None, Marilyn Sterling resigned in September. Staff Present: Pat Jocius, Administrative Specialist Doug Sporleder, Chief, Central Fire District Jim Huber, Lieutenant, Sheriff's Department Darrold Thomas, Captain, Sheriff's Office APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the September and November minutes were deferred until after staff reports. At that point, September minutes were approved Fid November minutes were approved with the correction of "Marilyn Sterling not present (resigned) " and "September minutes were not approved until tonight." Note: Commissioners would like to receive agenda and minutes at least one week before scheduled commission meeting. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Thomas introduced Lieutenant Jim Huber to the Commission. He has been assigned to Cupertino and will be attending the Commission meetings. He has been with the Department for over 21 years with experience ranging from patrolman, academy trainer, and jail supervisor to educational program creator and computer programmer. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 14, 1989 Page -2- The DUI report was distributed. The November report reflected an increase in DUI from November of last year. Hit and run reports are being emphasized by officers. Captain Thomas noted that just having status guo is good considering the increase in vehicle traffic in Cupertino. The State has found that DUI and Hit and Runs tend to happen together. That is why he is stressing Hit and Run reports with his officers. DUI fine revenues were $98,975. An additional officer has traditionally been placed at the Vallco Shopping Center for the holiday rush. He can respond to other locations, but the department has found that the increase in crime and accidents at that site require this additional staffing. Grand and Petty theft was up at the shopping center in November. Sears has the most sophisticated crime prevention and detection program in Cupertino. The Commissioners mentioned seeing on TV a new mannequin surveillance tool being used in stores in the Bay Area. It is very expensive to use. "Avoid the 13" started Midnight on December the 14th and extends until midnight January 1st. It started in 1977 with 13 law enforcement agencies advertising with bumper stickers and posters to avoid being arrested for drunk driving during the holidays. Last year they arrested 1,000 drivers during this time. Daily records are maintained and published every day in { the Mercury Newspaper. Commissioners were given posters. Lt. Huber shared five unusual Cupertino crimes. The first was a juvenile that threw a rock at a school bus and broke a window. The youth was apprehended on this felony crime and is in juvenile hall. Another 17 year old attacked a 15 year old on a school campus with a stun gun. The school staff took him into custody. A robbery occurred at Service Merchandise. Suspects ran into the store, grabbed items and ran out. They were caught. A person was threatened with death at a night deposit robbery. Commissioner Werner was concerned about night deposits in general. Captain Thomas said this was not a very common crime so far. Lt. Huber felt light was the best deterrent. Possibly a suggestion to the Planning Commission regarding light, architecture, and cameras for night deposit locations would be in order. The last crime occurred to an elderly woman on Miller Avenue. A stocking-masked subject broke into her house to burglarize and waited for the woman to return. He tied her up and tool: her car. On Thursday a friend of the burglar was stopped in the stolen car. This lead to the arrest of the burglar. He was a 19 year-old black parolee. . • PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 14, 1989 Page: -3- REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder announced that the Seven Springs Fire Station ground breaking will occur on January 4th with Mayor Rogers. It will take 300 days to finish building. A $450, 000 aerial ladder truck has been purchased for Cupertino. It goes up 100 feet (12 stories) and has a basket on the end. The statistical report was presented. Cupertino High School had an incident of young ladies setting fire to the plastic soap containers in the women's showers. A 32 year old male from Gilroy took a bus to his parent's house in Los Gatos and set it on fire. The interrogator asked questions of the suspecc. He said he would only talk to God. The officer said "I'm God. " The suspect told all. Cupertino presently has a false burglar alarm ordinance. The Chief said we may need to consider a false fire alarm ordinance or include fire alarms in the current ordinance. The false alarms tend to be the same buildings, usually Tandem, Apple, and Chateau. It is dangerous to send 3 pieces of equipment and ten people out through traffic to these same false alarms. Aggressive solutions are being tried. For instance, for continual false alarm companies: "We're cutting down your response time and we'll notify your insurance company." False alarms are part of doing business as a fire department. At this time companies are not charged. commissioner Werner asked about medical response as it relates to drugs. Statistics are not kept that way. A small apparatus response to these emergency calls is not planned for the future. Chief Sporleder, as an aside, mentioned that Central Fire responded very well to the October 17th earthquake. They found there was a need for equipping more cars with "code three" capabilities, i.e. sirens and lights. Portable cellular phones are being added to staff cars. Unmarked cars are receiving magnetic "Central Fire" signs to put on the vehicle side doors. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Representative Tom Campbell will host an earthquake recap meeting at Monta Vista High School, Saturday December 16th at 1:00 P.M. PUBLIC SATETY COMMISSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 14, 1989 Page -4- OLD BUSINESS: Postmaster Richard Berman was not able to attend the Commission meeting and asked to postpone his report on vicious dogs until next month. Pat Jocius reported on the many projects accomplished in the area of emergency preparedness. The report included publicity articles, the Homestead High School Earthquake Exercise, November 16th, the De Anza College Earthquake Seminar, December 9th, and, the Summary Report of the October 17th Earthquake. An outline of the "lessons learned" was explained. In January, all employees will have the opportunity to receive a one-hour class on work and home preparedness. The commission also received a list of emergency preparedness tasks assigned to each department since the October 17th earthquake. The time line for the emergency plan was reviewed. The Commission made the following suggestions and assignments. - When the orderery videos get in, they want to see them. - Have many back-up people trained in all E.O.C. and field positions. - Employee ID cards should have photos. Possibly Barbara Brown could contact Jim Beck to use their photo ID mazhine to get all employees done in one or two days. - The emergency plan should emphasize what you have to do to get the job done - end result - practical application rather than theory. - The County, Pacific Gas and Electric, and the Media need to clarify the gas turn-off instructions. Possibly a letter from us expressing our concern. - The emergency plan should go all the way through the recovery phase. - Commissioner Thorne would like staff to provide them with the broad picture of the neighborhood ages and probable lack of bolted-down foundations and unreinforced masonry buildings in Cupertino, - Bring a copy of the "Cupertino damage sustained in the October 17th earthquake" map, the one Building Department used with the FEMA inspectors. s ro 4 zt t g sv C X t PUBLIC SACOMISSIONMINUTES DE 14� 1989 Page Invite a representative from the USGS to a commission meeting to express contrasting views to last month's Jim Berglund presentation on monitoring and predicting earthquakes. - Present to the commission a summary of the FEKA programs available to citizens. AD.7()URDTMEIT Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ctfully Submitted: Pa J iu Admire t tive Specialist 40 psminl2-14 (c) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JANUARY 11, 1990 IN CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. vp CALL TO ORDER• The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Molloy at 7:34 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The flag salute was lead by Vice Chair Molloy. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Francis Molloy, Eleanor Werner, Darlene Thorne Staff Present: Pat Jocius, Administrative Specialist Jim Huber, Lieutenant, Sheriff's Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The December 14, 1989 minutes were approved as written. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: In the past, the Rotary Club has purchased bears for "Operation Hug. " This is a program where stuffed bears are placed in Sheriff's vehicles for children that are transported from the scene of an .incident into protective custody. The child receives comfc ,t and security from being given (for keeps) the huggable bear. The League of San Jose is assisting in the continued funding of this program so that bears are always in emergency cars. The DUI report was distributed. The December report reflected a rise from 29 last year to 46 this year. Crime was dawn 6% for the entire year. The Department is closely watching AB 1350. This bill will enable a local government to recuperate all costs of DUI officer's time, court costs, and ab fees as part of the sentence. Presently we can only recover costs for emergency responses. The commission asked for more information on any other pending bills that would affect us locally. On January 1st, 1990, the Loud Vehicle Stereo Law went into effect. It is now a misdemeanor if loud noise/music can be heard 50 feet from an offending vehicle. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES JARUARY 11, 1990 Page -2- Sixty students graduated from the DARE Program in Cecember. Collette Van Dyne, the instructor, was very pleased that thirty parents attended the ceremony. December was a quiet month for crimes except for a drunken and disorderly arrest that occurred at Carl's Junior Restaurant at Homestead and De Anza Boulevard. A vaii with a cast was captured as he ran from the scene. He had pushed over cash registers causing $12,000 in damage. His buddy got away, but returned to smash in the side and front window of the sheriff's vehicle with a baseball bat trying to get his friend out. A felony charge is pending against the partner. Minor glass cuts were experienced by suspects and officer. In December, Stanford Shopping Center experienced a bomb threat with an incinerary device. Vallco Shopping Center has been warned of possible future extortion. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: A representative from Central Fire was not present at the commission meeting. The December statistical report was received and and will be handed out at the February 8, 1990 meeting. ORAL COMMUNIQ John Van Schaack, a Cupertino resident and representative of USGS gave the commission an overview of the role of the USGS. He displayed a map showing earthquakes that occurred from 1980 to 1986. The largest concentration of earthquakes happened along the "ring of fire", or where the Pacific Plate and Northern Continental Plate come together. Mr. Van Schaack described the seismic network of 650 stations throughout the state that monitor seismic activity 24 hours a day. He pointed out that damage to structures vary because of amplitude, distance from epicenter, and soil condition. The 11P11 waves are the compressional first waves followed by the 'IS" or surface secondary waves. Each can cause damage. Mr. Van Schaack remarked that scientists are closely watching the Hayward Fault for the next possible earthquake. More instruments are being placed in the Bay Area to monitor any seismic activity. If a warning system were placed in the same area, the cost would be in the millions of dollars and it would only give us from 10 to 50 seconds warning depending on the epicenter. Most companies cannot afford this luxury. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1990 Page -3- Mr. Van Schaak asked if it would be possible to conduct a survey of local damage to Cupertino through our Scene newsletter. He would provide the sample questionnaire. This information would help the i1SGS determine patterns of damage within a localized co:r.munity. He will get back to us with this request and q,,:estionnaire. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Mr. Gordon Frolich sent a letter (see attached letter) describing a false alarm problem in his neighborhood. This alarm went off many times for 32 hours. Mr. Frolich was in attendance when the letter was discussed. Lt. Huber said officers finally disconnected the alarm citing the Nuisance and Method Abatement Ordinance #3502 as reason. Commissioner Werner was concerned that this might be a consumer problem when home owners install alarms without professional help. ELECTIONS• Francis Molloy was elected Chairman with Eleanor Werner as Vice Chairman. 0 OLD BUSINESS: Richard Bergman, Postmaster was not in attendance. Financial assistance programs provided by FEMA were outlined in the commission's packet. In a short discussion about radio stations utilized during the October 17th earthquake, Commissioner Molloy asked if KKUP, a local Cupertino station, was still on the air. He suggested that we still might have an "open" FCC "License available for emergency use through this station. The seismic Ordinance was reviewed. Commissioner Thorne recommended that all houses in Cupertino be bolted to the foundation. Consensus was not reached as to how we could determine which houses need to be bolted, nor how to enforce a proposed policy requiring bolted foundations in all houses. Concerns included renters verses buyers, pre-sale inspections and disclosures, and actual mechanisms for discovering houses not bolted. Commissioner Molloy felt education was more powerful than enforcement. This will be continued next meeting. The commission asked if Current Of Death, a book requested by the committee, has been recai•ved yet. PUBLIC SAFETY COMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1990 Page -4- The commission was shown the video selections we now have in City Hall. They include: KRON "October 17th Earthquake" KGO "October 17th Earthquake" Yogi Bear "Earthquake Preparedness" KCET "Surviving the Big One" Pacific Bell "It's not a Matter of If . . . But When" Channel 53 Take 53 #9, City Beat #16 and #810 The "Yogi Bear, Earthquake Preparedness" cartoon video was shown with comments of praise afterwards. NEW BUSINESS• No new business. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: C � - Pat Jog,4 AdminiLtrAtive Specialist PJ:mdj psminl-11 ,. MINUTES OF REGULhR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD FEBRUARY S, 1990 IN CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. :ALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Molloy at 7:35 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG The flag salute was lead by Chair Molloy. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Harvey Checkman, Francis Molloy, Ronald Stasiak, Darlene Thorne, Eleanor Werner Guest Speakers: Doug Sporeleader, Robin Rouxin, Blaine Snyder, Gordon Forlich Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Accepted with amendment. REPORT FROM SHERIFF: No report. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief explained monthly reporting format with new members that offer orientation to district and equipment. Maps and organization at the next meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Barbara K. Brown passed out USGS Loma Prieta Synopsis. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: None. OLD BUSINESS Blaine Snyder, Director of Finance, addressed the commissioaz regarding the commissioners recommended changes to the False Alarm Ordinance. Mr. Snyder supported the administrative changes regarding the service charge and the appeal process. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1990 Page 2 He supported two "free" alarms per calendar year, but preferred only one "free" alarm to the recommended suspension of the fee until these were a third alarm in a calendar year. Staff was to ask the City Attorney's Office if the fee for service could be escalated by subsequent false alarms to act as a disincentive. Commissioner Werner moved and Commissioner Ronald Stasiak seconded that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the false Alarm Ordinance be modified to allow the hearing process to be conducted by the City Manager or his designee, that the service fee is not due until after a hearing is conducted and that the service fee schedule be taken out of the ordinance and incorporated into the User's Fee Resolution of the City. Commissioners Molloy, Werner, Stasiak, and Checkman voted yes. Commissioner Thorne was opposed. Staff will review the initial letter sent for the first offense which warns them of the consequences and reminds them to post the names and numbers of who to contact if the alarm goes off. Ask the Scene to include an article, "Avoid False Alarms." *The Postmaster was not in attendance. Commissioner Werner and staff will invite him again to share with the commission a program to reduce dog bites. A. Proclamation. B. Dog Bite Awareness Week (month) . C. Program to raise dog owner's awareness. D. Review of existing ordinances with suggestions for strengthening. Staff will copy dog ordinances to the Commissioners. Commissioner Thorne feels the Commission should strengthen the Seismic Ordinance which requires homes be bolted to the foundation if $75,000 or more remodeling is undertaken. This would retro-fit our older housing stock. Commissioner Thorne now believes all remodeling should trigger this seismic retro-fit regardless of the value of the remodel. Will this discourage people from applying for building permits? The cost of the retro-fit has not yet been determined. *It was agreed Commissioners would try to get estimates of retro-fitting a home by bolting it to the foundation for a 1400 sq. ft. single story home. Agendize in March. .......... --- • PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1990 Page 3 Commissioner Thorne moved and Chair Malloy seconded the motion that bolting of single family residences to the foundation be required as part of any building permit to remodel. Malloy and Thorne in favor, Stasiak, Checkman, and Werner opposed. The Emergency Plan work program was reported to be essentially on schedule. NEW BUSINESS: The concept of a service fee to be charged to residents who cause, due to a loud party, a second or more police response was referred to the Commission to see if it were appropriate for Cupertino to adopt. Commissioners Stasiak and Checkman didn't feel the need or the benefits of such an Ordinance existed in Cupertino. Law enforcement should be able to "break-up" a party in a very short period of time, so that cost recovery may not justify the effort. Staff poin"Ced out that without Sheriff's Office input, we haven't defined the extent of the problem. The Commission felt that party responses fit into the category of basic services paid by the general fund. There was no deterrence in this ordinance and loud parties are not an extraordinary drain on City resources. Commissioner Werner moved and Commissioner Thorne seconded the motion to not recommend the proposed ordinance to the City Council. Werner, Checkman, and Stasiak voted in favor while Malloy and Thorne opposed. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully Submitted: z arbara K. Br City Assistant o City Manager BKB:mdj psmin2-8 (c) MngJM OF RBXMM mEErim OF um PJBuc sAmy ca*USS= HUD KN= s, 1990 m CMUWMNCE ROM A, C=Y HAXL, CUPEUM, allXFCpM 7:30 A.M. QQ M Cam: The meeting was called to Order by ChairPersm Molloy at 7:30 P.M. SA= TO IM FLAG: The flag salute was lead by the Chair. WU aum.- 'xmmissicners Present: Harvey Checkmn, Francis Molloy, Ronald Stasiak, Darlene Thorne, Eleanor Werner Guests: Joe A*"Mcr-i, J08 VwIdSVeer, Marcia Xagura, and Richard man Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Lt. Jim Huber, Chief Doug Sporleder, and Pat Joclus APEROVAL OF M3XYIW: Minutes of Febnmry 8, 1990 apprared with modifications. REKW FROM SIL-xif f I s Office Report, included the distribution and coral reports from AB1351, the February Crij Report, map of oui arrest locations, burglary Report, rap of burglary activity locations, vandalism Report and the 1989 Auto Accident Freqmmies Repart. CImmission would like to conthmis to receive this useful reports. Staff will arrange for Youth Outreach Officer to address the Comission in May. REPORT FROM CUUML FIRE Fire report delayed until New Business. ORAL CC HMUNICATICN: Ridiard Bergman, 04:)ertino Postmaster, requested that two commissioners join with Post Office staff to form a task force to create a public awareness week with a program to prevent dog bites. The program would include a proclamation by the mayor, media activities, etc. Mr. Bergman reported that letter carriers reported 39 loose dogs observed in only three days. PUBUC SAFEN CaGUWICH MDRMS MUtCH 8, MO or Page 2 CommissIcners Wernw and stasiak were appointed to the task force. Marcia lagura and Ray Ramos will represent the postal service. Staff will set time for first meeting. OW KZ Commissioner Thorne presented the bacbground for her P=4msal to strengthen the earthqu" or Seismic ordinance requiring seismically sound retrofitting if $75,000 or mLxm is spent on a remodeling project- Joe Anti and Joe Vandsveew of the Building Division argued against a more stringent program since it might disomwage applications for building permits. Furthermore, Joe vandeveew argued that bolting a house to its foundation has been overrated if it is the only mitigating measure taken. Ccmmissioner Thorne withdrew her proposal. PatJocius explained the organization of the draft Emergency Plan. C=missiov.rs will review the plan as its only agenda item in April and again in may if needed. chair Molloy suggested the City needed: 1) a single document control system showing dates of changes, 2) a formalized and written training program, and 3) a corrective action system. April is zartk�uake Month. The City will be participating in the Durk, Cover, and Hold cmrpaign as are the schools. Channel 53 will be airing a Home Preparedness program next week and through April. NEW O—M Central Fire Chief SPorleder gave the Cmamisalon a description of his organization and service area: loo sqmxe miles with eight stations, 142 euplayess, and 40 volm*eers. (A rmdwing of the 7 Spring Station was shown) . The organization chart was described as well as service activities. February Statistical Reports distributed and the format explained. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Paspectfully Submitted: K. Assistant to City Manager EgKB:mclj 3rIn3-8(PSC) PMX?ZES OF FM=M M1Wr1M OF TW PuBxxc sAFErY =24MICK HELD ARM 12-, 1990 IN CONFERENCE ROM A, CnY HAIL, CUPERTWO, CAUICENIA 7:30 P.M. CALL 7.0 CRUM: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Molloy. SAUffE TO = The flag salute was lead by the Chair. ROIL CALL: Cannissiorexs Present: Harvey Chec3t�man, Francis Molloy, Ronald Stasiak, Darlene Thorne, Eleanor Werner Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Assistant to the City Manager and Pat Joclus, Aftinistrative Specialist APPR�7AL OF The minutes of the March, 1990 meeting were approved. ORAL C)CRKNICATION: The camnissioners joined the volunteer training being conducted by Pat Jocius. After the presentation the comnission reconvened and began to review the basic plan portion of the City of Cupertino's draft Emergency Plan. The following reccmnendations were made: 1. Page one - Oenter the graph and increase the size of the type- 2. Page two - Correct the "bullets" under goals to reflect the City. 3. page three - Ask the City O=icil to prioritize the cities policy goals. Add "Courity and State plans are separate from this plan". 4. Page four - Modify "Warning Phase" and indent "bullets" in the recovery phase. 5. Page five - omit secord sentence of second paragraph. Insert as their paragraph "If warranted, a local governmental group will be formed to plan, coordinate and make decisions for recovery arxi reconstruction". Mal T- r UC SAPW3( CMEMSSICy DMOM APB 19, 1990 2 6. Page nine - Add demobilizati-m planning to "Planning Section". 7. Page ten - CtL%nge title to "Cars and Shelter°B and acid "Assigns CIty P--rB=V--1 as needed and as available". 8. Page 15-16 - Will be relocated to the resoures section of the plan. Pages 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, and 38 refer to inform-Lion alrea,dv in the Oaany and State Plans and, therefore, will be eliminated frcin theme C ty°s plan. Ihe Coumission aTreBsed great cawern about the depth of staffing for the various E.C.C. fuu9ctions. Chairperson Molloy will be the only cmulssicnex able to attend the table-top exercise scheduled for April 24 at 8:30 a.m. AII7CJIA�ti�Ts• Meeting Was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Respectfully, 'Barbara K. Assistant to the City Mang B[B:mdj min4-12(PS) 7 • MINEnW OF JUMUIM MEETT.4G OF THE PjBxzc shmy a"ffMICK HEM MAY 10, 1990 IN OM*MW4= R=4 A, C. HAIL, CIT.WMM, allZFURNIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO The meeting was called tx) order by Chairperson Molloy. SALUTE 70 THE- The flag salute was lead by the Chair. ROIL CALL: Comnissioners Present: Francis Molloy, Eleanor Werner, Harvey Ched)mn, Ronald Stasiak Commissioners Absent: Darlene Thorne Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Pat Jocius, Jim Huber APPROVAL OF M3NUTES: The minutes from the April meeting were approved as suWtted. REPORT FRCK SHERIFF. Lieutenant Jim Huber distributed march and April Dui reports. Arrests are up and accidents are down. A new breathlitizer is being installed at the Service Center. It is more sophisticated and faster. Lieutenant Huber reported easier enforcement for trespassing codes now possible. Also, a simulated bank robbery will be filmed for training purposes May 19, 1990 at 1:00 at Wells Fargo Bank. Comissioner Chec3mom asked that statistics for false alarms be reported after the new ordinance is implemented. REPORT FROM CENTRAL =: April fire statistics distributed. ORAL CCYPENICATIONS: Chair M0110Y reported he had been contacted by a Ms. Chang from Hmestead High school's Journalism Department about service fees for responding to loud parties. Cmwnissioner Werner also reported concern about the toxic storage in Benicia and the consequence of a severe earthquake. •u�� • • -_ � •,� _• ••ram ••�1iA -_ •T - r n=•ill_• :.• •'.cti R. v - f ,= �U:. ....0►•1 �•.c : tf-f..._ •; - • so •,11 �• 1 •: Y OF 10GUTAR MEI:r'I°IlM OF THE PUBLIC SAFEN CCW4ESSICN HEAD JUTE 14, 1990 IN Ot TOE ROM A, CTT V HALL, CUPW=, iAUFMM 7:30 P.M. CALL, TO ORDER: The Ming was called to order by Chairperson Molloy at 7:30 p.m. MUM To T—W F'W: Me flag salute was lead by the Chair. RQT L CALL: Commissionprs Present: Eleanor ever, Darlene Thorne, Frances Molloy, and Harvey Checlom3n (arrived late) . Staff Present: Pat Jocius, Jim tubes APPROVAL OF MITiLTI'E5 Minutes approved from May 10, 1990. REPU FTM MERL": Lieutenant Jim Huber distributed the May, 1990 report. He included several maps that pictorially displayed the statistics which the Conaission greatly appreciated. He said there had been a rash of commercial burglaries arm Homestead and Hollenbeck. The burglar was caught in Santa Clara. r1UI is favorable compared to last year. 'Ihe aman Waste Ordi.nanoe is now in place. Officer bete Contreras has caught 3 violators so far. There was one DUI fatality last month. A 29 year old woman was killed by another woman doing 65 mph after running a red light. She has been chanted with 191.5, Manslaughter with gross negligence under the influence. A change in traffic patterns has been made during peak lunch hour times on Stevens Creek. The Hank Robbery Training Filar was taped by San Jose State University students. It took seven hours to film. Commissioner Wexner participated as an extra actress. Lt. Huber asked to have a VCR and monitor available to show it at next month's commission meeting. Officer Pete Contreras shamed his techniques for identifying DUI's. He has arrested over 2,000 drunk drivers. He has participated in impairment studies and feels that a person cannot even have one drink without being impaired in his/her driving skills. He feels juveniles should be educated on the subject. He also warned us that the most dangerous time to be on the road is between 10 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. That is when DUI's are most prevalent. a PZC SAPErY OCD24LWIC N MMOM JEM 14, 1990 P8ge 2 PXU FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Assistant Chief R.K. Thaxton distributed the May fire statistics. He said there was one residential fire an Mann Drive. The lass was approacimately $35,000 caused by a cooking oil fire. Digital Equipment Corporation had two separate fires at a loss of $150,000. One was Caused by overheating an acid bath, the other one was a scrubber fire. CaNdssioner Werner wondered if a smaller vehicle would be more cost effective an medical calls. chief 'ihaxtcn said the tiered response system was designed to be the most cost effective immediate response system available with the given ecguipneryt and men. Chief Thaxtcn shared that the Seven Springs Station is ly behind its building sole because of problems with the contractor. OLD BUSH S.S Marsha Largura of the Post Office cam to speak to the commission about vicious dogs. She pointed out that in one month in Cupertino, carriers Counted 39 unrestrained dogs on the mail carrier routes. In 1989, 42 carriers were attacked or had near misses. On 3 occasions, mail was returnee to the post office unmailable. so far this year, there have been 70 bites within the cities of Cupertino, San Jose, and. Santa Clara combined. Several ideas were augcpsted by the Comm csion and it was decided that a task force would explore these ideas and others to educate the public. nhe task force will Consist of Roy Ramos, Marsha Largura, Ron Stasiak, and Ellie Wexner. NE.4+1 BUSINESSS• For next month's agenda, the Commission would like to have the following items included: uhat is going on in the area of traffic issues? A discussion of a document control system and procedures to apply corrective actions. Oral and written cammnucations. A list of the Board of Directors of Cupertino Cxsmunity services and a brief history of OCS and the proposed registration of our volunteers. Pat Jocius gave a report on the adoption of the Emergency Plan and the document control system on that plan. JUMC &VFM omfussm low= JMM 14, 1990 Pap 3 ct airman Mllcy adjourned the Ming at 10:05 p.m. b9e.p itted, 1Pat J�it� iaz.ist ij:mdj min6-14(PS) OF RBGUIM MEeTnG OF THE PUMLIC: SAE'El°fi ION HEMD JULY 12, 1990 IN CMWEFMNM ROOK! A, G'M HAIL, C UPERrM, QUAFURM 7:30 P.M. CALL M ' the meeting was called to order by the Chairperson at 7:35 p.m. SAILYIE M rM FLAG: The flag salute was led by the Chairperson. ROLL Commission Present: Molloy, Werner, morn, checkmn, and Stasiak Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Doug Sporleder Lt. Jabn HUber APPROVAL OF �: The June minutes were approved with the correction that Ron Stasiak and Elly Wexner are on the Viscicus Dog Ckmmittee. REPORT FRC14 SHERIFF Lt. Huber distributed the DUI team statistics and the burglar staatisics for June. He showed a robbery prevention video and a video explaning the new "administrative per se " law which allows for the ;gate suspension of a driver's license when stopped and tested for drunk driving. C TI'RAL FIRE IDI.STRICr: Chief Sporleder reported that the 4th of July was quiet and there were no fires. He also went over the June statistical report. ORAL IIJNYCATIOAI' None WRITTEN CCRIUNIC ATION None OLD BUSINESS. The changes to the False Alarm ordinance submitted to the Deputy City Attorney and codified by her were returned to the ocammssion. It was waved by Elly Werner that the Ctmi.ssion recommend the proposed modifications to the False Alarm (Ordinance. It was seconded by Ron Stasiak and approved tu�cusly. FJBZC SAFETY CCHNIMON MnIM JULY 12, 1990 Page 2 Elly Werner reported on the difficulty of the Viscicus Dog committee has had in meeting. She will set a new meeting date and contact all the ocamaittee members to inform them of the meeting date and time. The chair reported that he had met with the traffic reducticn comittee. He reported about the activities of the shuttle subcommittee, the signal managenn�ent sub ittee, and the TEI Traffic Dmmnd Ymagein nt, suboamni.ttee. The Public Safety lion will invite Bert viskovich and Don Prolich to the September meting to discuss their final recommendations. The Cta r asked if the City has a docrosvt control system or a corrective action system. 7 he answer was no. 7he City Clerk will be asked to explain to the Ccmissicn hoer documents are managed in the City of Cg3ertino. Staff explained to the Commission what QWertino sty Setvioes does and hour it is uniquely qualified to coordinate the emergency service worker voluE*teers for the City. The Chair asked that at the next meeting the C cenission ask why more preventative work (Risk Managm is nt) is not being done by insurance meanies. Ron Stasiak meted that insurance companies would be pro-active if it was at all profitable. He will research this issue with .insurance companies and report back to the ocamission. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully Oibmitted, Barbara K. Brach Assistant to the City Manager Eqm:mdj min7-12(PS) �� #�*,:.;- •� •fir,,-F:s. � ;.�,-- J� ,.,. IA I. GIN •� i r �. a • l • U. •. •. .a •. - - • a 1 t. 1 i'. 11 - x� �ltJlgS OF REXXILAR MEErDry OF TM • PUBLIC SAFEN CIM4ISSICK HEM SEnUSM 13, 9990 IN I20CK A, CITY MIL, CIJP'F 'IHO, ClaXP M 7:30 P.M. CALL To • The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman, Hank Molloy. SALLYIE To THE FUG—: The flag salute was led by the Chairman. ROLL C�►I�• C cumi ion Present: Molloy, Werner, Thorn, Checamn, and Stasiak Staff Present: Barbara K. Etown, Assistant to the City Manager Beat Viskovich, Director of Public Woks Doug Sporleder, Central Fire Chief Guests: Don Frolic h $ OF MINUTES' : Mie minutes of the July meeting were approved as submitted. The Chairman asked that the August Minutes be changed. After the meeting, it was checked, with the City Clerk's Office to check for the correct pro.—.pare to write minutes if there is no quorum. City Clerk's Office approved the August Minutes as submitted even if there was no quorum. They advised us that because it's an official record, minutes must show who was present and who was absent. REPCiPT FROM SHERIFF. There was a fatal incident in which an officer with the Sheriff's Office was killed the night before the meeting and as a result the Sheriff's Administrative staff were busy with some of the follow-up and t=ie psychological debriefings that were required. A representative was not able to attend. Chair Molloy asked that the Sheriff's Office be prepared to report on gangs in West San Jose and Cupertino participants in gangs in San Francisco. What he wants to know is what information the Sheriff's Office might have on gain intelligence. Reference was made to Sunday section of the New West Magazine in the San Jose Mercury News. Cupertino was very low in its crime rate in comparison with other jurisdictions. The driver responsible for the fatal accident at Blaney and Stevens Creek will be sentenced October 3, 1990. She pleaded guilty to manslaughter. s� PUBLIC SAFEry womwicK mmus September 13, 1990 Page 2 CENIM FIM DIS RI t C def Sporleder distributed the statistical report for the month of August. There were fewer fires but they cost more. There were much more medical aid tenses than in the past. October is Fine Prevention Week. The Central. Fire District hopes to involve 8,300 kids in fire drills at schools, and to address 5,450 kids in assemblies. They will also be doing some games and a drawing contest for children in the primary schools. Bert Viskovich reported to Central Fire District that the City is taking bids on the traffic light prompter system. It will be installed soon. This should make it safer and faster for emergency vehicles to get through the streets. The cost of the project: is approximately $200,000. Chief Sporleder reported that the fire station at Seven Springs Ranch is going much slower than anticipated due to contractor problems. They are, however, contemplating a spring completion. ORAL, COMM The Traffic Reduction Commission Report was prevented by Darn Frolics and Bert Viskovich. This committee has been divided into 3 subcommittees, The Traffic Demand Management Subcommittee, the Shuttle System on Stevens Creek Boulevard Committee, and the IntRzMnnect/Traffic Signals C 1aittee. The Shuttle Committee has worked diligently to look at the feasibility of setting up a shuttle that would run up and down Stevens Creek Boulevard at noon time. This would allow rideshares to nz-x erranda> It would take away one of the excess that people use for driving along in their car, i.e. to use their ;ors at lunch time. The project is very expensive and two of the large employers are not able at this tinge to contribute. In addition, it seems as though we need to create a demand or incentive for the project or ridership that does not exist at this time. The potential for this shuttle to work is in the future. Traffic demand management may motivate the ridership in the future. Mr. Fivlich reported that the Traffic Signal Co mnittee is working very diligently to develop and to get permission to allow a permissive left turn lane on a yellow flashing light. This would allow a better .flaw, since traffic would not be stopped in left-hand stacking lane, which causes a red light for the on-waning traffic. With these permissive left turn lanes, the interconnect should be able to run more often along Stevens Creek. Presently, it is not running at all. It is anticipated the interconnect will be on from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The times could be adjusted as studies revealed the need for it. The traffic volume in Cupertino is heavy all day long. One of the major issues around clean air is the reduction of the stop and go traffic. The better the traffic flows, the less the carbon emissions, which improves our air. >... !r z PUBLIC SAFWY asgussim PaxnEs September 13, 1RS0 Page 3 Bert Viskovich reported on a general overview of the Congestion Management Agency formed in Sawa Clara County as a result of Proposition 111. Five votes coo to thy. City of San Jose, two to the Board of Supervisors, three to the combination of Los Altos, Lass Altos Hills, Mountain View, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto, one vote goes to Milpitas, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy. One vote goers to Cupertino, Cell, Las Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. This agency will be responsible for governing all transportation networks in the County and maintaining the service level at D or E level. currently, Cupertino uses the D level. The State Legislation permits an E lerve3 of service. A traffic demand system is essentially a strategy for improving the traffic. If local jurisdiction do not ocuply with the recommendations, they may loose gas tax may, particularly if the service level goes below E. The Bern for some is that this will enpowier the agency in Land use controls for cities. It is clear that the Clean Air Act requires certain strategies if the pollution reaches certain levels. The fear is, of course, that we are or are already at those levels. There maybe financial penalties for people who drive a long time, or for single drivers. An incezitive would be to make HDV lanes free. Residw ial density is requia+ed for successful public transit system. It would be important to use the 7 resident per acre in order for that to happen. There was a general discussion regarding the strength and political problems of the dial-a-ride program. WPdTTNN [X )1dICT,TZC�T: The Chair asked if everyone received the U.S.G.S. Earthquake flyer in the Sunday paper. It was suggested that we write the U.S.G.S. to get the publication in Chinese as well as braille. [Ed. note: Cries in all translation were ordered prior to the Sunday release. Extra English copies have already arrived at City Hall.1 OLD BUSINESS: The Vicious Dog Committee reported given by C3cumissioner Werner, that they had a meeting with representatives of the Post Office. The Post Office suggested that information about leash laws and dog control ordinances be issued along with city business licenses and building permits. It is a way of getting the information out. It was also suggested that Channel 53 could increase public awareness by airing an anrKxuxxment about the problem with dogs. A proclamation during February's Dog Awareness Week would be appropriate. An article in the Scene would remind people to control their dogs and to call amoral control when appropriate. Staff will call animal control and see how many reported bites there have been in the last year. Without the Post Office attending the meeting, and with staff dealing with this topic for the last ten months with no final conclusion, it was moved by Ron Stasiak, and seconded by Harvey G'hertotean, that the vicious dog issue be taken off the agenda. • FUUM 4 13, 1990 Pagef c The Chair repcMted he had not yet prepared the presettation an this topic and will gut it off until next maYth's agenda. A memo regarding docum tt omitrol was received. from the City Clerk. It was a cmwansus that this issue will also be mm d of the aka. 7he meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Paspectfully submitted, Barbara K. brown Assistant- to the City Hwager ffi(B:mdj min9-13(PS) t . mmim OF ROGUIM M EETIM OF M PUBLIC sNFEry awassim HLLP1 OCIOBER 11, 1990 IN ROC14 A, CITY HALL, CUPERMIO, C IA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ° Meeting called to order by the Chair, Hank Molloy, at 7:30 p.m. SAIM TU THE The flag salute was led by the Chairman. ROLL CALL° lion Present: Molloy, lhon e, Werner, Stasiack and Checkman Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Daug Sporleder Chief, Central Fire District Sgt. Beck, Sheriff's Office APPROVAL OF DMI : The Seprtenber minutes were approved as submitted with the addition of "given by Ocumi.ssinnex Werner" at the end of the first sentence after Old Business. REPORT FRC24 SHERIFF'S OFk'ZC�° The commission would like the Sheriff's Office to report about gang activity and intelligence at the next meeting. DUI statistics for July, August and September were distributed by Sgt. Beck. Burglar statistics for January 1990 through June. Copies of West Magazine article "Crime in South Bay". Captain Gayle Stroud will be the new administrator for the West Valley Sub-Station. Ride alongs can be arranged by callilig 869-9715. REPORT FRJMI CENTRAL FIRE: September statistical report distributed. Fires in vehicles frequently follow economic trends. The fire season ending soon. Hopefully there will be rain soon. Ride alongs are possible with fire personnel too. ORAL CATIONS: Darlene lborne reported on the Goals Ccanittee meeting of September 26, 1990. To achieve and fund goals, the eoonittee recogniZes there may be density and height tradeoffs. Traffic needs to be managed regionally. Ft)B r&Tc sApEry ocnossnu mnows October 11, 1990 Page 2 The transportation concerns, air quality concerns and energy availability cross the charters of more than one commission. Discussion of alternate fuels. "Take He Shopping" from League of Wman Voters distributed Civic Service Awards Program will be held November 1st at the Quinlan Oenter. Om �ISII S Risk management topic to be addressed next meeting. NEW BUSl Storage cmttainers for business' urgency responses were considered. Staff to gather info frnmt Sunnyvale about vandalism and any other problems they ray be having. The C—..ission will begin to develop a work plan at its next meeting. Feting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, a K. 'Assistant to ttte"City Manager M:mdj minlo-ll(PS) HOUM OF RB=M MMM OF THE PUBIZC SAFErY COMMISSICN HEM NOVEMSM 8, 1990 CICNFUMICE ROM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTM, CA1ZFCF&IA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO The meeting was called to order by the Vice Chair, Eleanor Wexner, at 7:30 p.m. SALETIE TO THE The salute to the flag was lead by the Vice Chair. ROLL Conmussicners Present: Werner, lieckman and Thorne cmwnissioners, Absent: stasiak mid Molloy Staff Present: Barbara Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Doug sporlecter chief, central Fire District Jim Huber Lieutenant, Sheriff's Office APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the October meeting were approved with the addition under new business: --The cmmission will begin to develop a work plan at its next meeting." REPORT FROM SHE=IS OFFICE: The OLTI statistics for October were distributed by Lt. Jim Huber. He also reported that 25,000 driver's licenses in California have been suspended sine the implementation of the lladmin per sell law. The responsible party for the fatal accident at Blaney and Stevens Creek Boulevard has been sentenced to six years in prison. Lt. Huber also reported there is State legislation pending which would require helmets for motorcycle riders and would establish blood alcohol levels for drivers under 21 years to be .00. The Sherif f I s Office, as requested, reported about youth gang activities. The activities seem to be increasing in the county. Last year there were sou problem at Phoenix, the alternate high school. This year there have been rumors, but no noted activity. There are outstanding officers currently monitoring schools. Gangs, in general, are territorial and use graffiti to "state their claim". Police officers are not seeing graffiti at this time. In the county we are aware of some southeast Asian gangs victimizijng other southeast Asians usually related to extortion. PUBLIC SAFETY CQMNLSMCK HM9YIW NMOSM 8, 1190 RF.PCW FRS! C&MRAL FAZE DISIRI c Chief Sporleder was pleased to report he has reached agreement with Cal-Trans to prmvide doors through scundwal.ls on Highway 85 in order to access fire hydrants. Fire prevention week activities reached approximately 5,000 school children. He reported on two residential fires in November as he passed out the October fire statistics. He recommended an article in the Sow encouraging the inspection of chimneys since the October, 1989 earthquake. Chimneys may have cracked and could result in a fire. He suggested there is a strong role for the Ccmnission in the provision of public education. ORAL CCR4UNICATION Vice Chair Werner reported former Commissioner Sterling had been in touch and was happy in her new home. WRITTEN CCHMNICATI�i None OID BUSINESS: Emergency supply storage containers for businesses were discussed. The ccwtidssion reviewed a proposed ordinance which would give the Director of Ccums.mzi.ty Development authority to approve such a container if it met certain criteria of size and placement and inspection. The cmmi.ssion unanimously recommended the proposed ordinance. The Director of Commxnity Development will be asked to comment before forwarding the recommendation to the City Council. The topic of risk management will be addressed at the December meeting. NEW BUSINESS: The commission will address the development of a workplan at its December meeting when hopefully all =mussioners will be present. commissioner Checkman asked for a report on the City°s pre-registered emergency volunteers at the December meeting. AQ70[JRNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Assistant to the City Manager mi.n11-14(PS) ,Y OF REGUIM MEMM OF 7W Pr7B ZC SUM OMOUSSIM BAD DOMOM 13, 1990 00NFERENM ROOM A, CITY HAIL,, alFEUM, OUZFUR tIA 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the chairperson, Francis molloy, at 7:30. SAIITIE TO THE FLAG The salute to the flag was lead by the chairperson. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Molloy, Werner, Check man, Thorne and Stasiak Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Pat Jocius, Acb nistrative specialist Jim Huber, Lt. Sheriff's Office Gail Stroud, Captain Sheriff's Office APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of November, 1990 were approved. REPORT FROM SHERIFFS OFFICE: The "Avoid the 1311 Drinking/Driving caqpaign begins at midnight December 13 and continues until midnight January 1, 1991. Posters and bumper stickers are available. Lt. Huber reported that the "I-5 Bandits" have been burglarizing businesses in the Bay Area. He described the M.O. of the group. They usually have a ringleader with a girlfriend in one car and a follow-up car with five black accomplices. They fly in from Los Angeles and stay in two rooms at a local motel before stealing a lame expensive car to use in the crime. The five assistants, wearing jogging suits and running shoes, enter the store and at gun point threaten a clerk who alerts the store to "hit the deck". They then steal mainly jewelry. This week the group hit the Cupertino Service Merchandise store. Fortunately, they were internWted and no one was hurt, nor merchandise taken. They did get away without a trace. The November DUI statistics were passed out. The December DUI statistics were discussed. Of the twenty-five cases, the city only gets money on the eight informal court appearances. The city does not get money or, formal court hearings. PUBLIC SAFETY CaKESSICK MDAMM DEMMER 13, 1990 Page 2 s COMnissioner Stasiak asked if Service Merchandise had a central station burglay alarm system and whether very many busies involved in burglaries in Cupertino had t`xn. M. Huber said that it was not on the crime report form. The commis-lion asked the Sheriff's Office to indicate on burglary reports whether thti,- praise has a central statics, alarm. He will begin to follow the cries so he can answer the c onn ssiener's question next month. It is M. Huber's perception that ore out of ten busies have ventral station alarms. Ccumissio er stasiak suggests that this might be a topic for discussion for the 1991 work year and would like it put on Januarys agenda under new business. Staff is to check with the City of Sunnyvale in regards to a potential ordinance requiring an alarm system in every business. Results of the inquiry to be reported at the January meeting. Wednesday, December 12, the Meta Vista Bike Shop reported a $4,000 burglary. 'Three bikes were taken with assorted accessories. Captain Gail Stroud was in rod uved as Daryl Thomas' replacement. He has had 28 years with the Sheriff's Department, with the last 8 years in the Civil Division. Deputy Van Dyne created an exoellent 23.1 video tape. The 27-minute rape Prevention video cost $8,000 to make. A copy of it has been given to Channel 53 to show to the residents of Cupertino, The commission asked to have it shown at the January meeting. An a istant has been hired for Deputy van Dyne. The voamnissi van would like to invite Deputy van Dyne to a CORMission meting to share the D.A.R.E. pram. This can be scheduled for a meeting next year. A woman has been reported missing in the area. The cirru�tanves are suspicious and some fez1 her husband could have killed her. A body is needed before a crime is considered cc anitted. There is a suspected prostitution ring out of Baxter's to a house on Randy and Stevens Creek. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE A written report from Central Fire was delivered to the cogmission. There was one fire in November. The acHnissicn reminded staff that an article should be written on chin ney fires for the "Scene". The ccamnission asked staff to bring back to the next meeting a list of things that can be done to reinforce chinnneys and prevem_ chimney fires. ORAL COMM MCATIMS. Under New Business, "Truck-Weight Regulations", was taken out of order because Carl Guard.ino was present to speak on t,is topic. w. Guardino explained that CRASH has four goals: Stop any proposal to increase the size and weight of trucks on America's highways. Reduce the number of fatigue-related accidents by requiring on-board recording devices to accurately record speed and distance violations. FUKIC SAFM C cMC N KDRIM EECZMM 13, 1990 Page 3 Get drug and alcohol abusers out frae behind the wheel. Sweep unsafe, *xmrly mauitained big-rigs off the ids. This grassroots organization was formed 9 months ago to prevent triple-trailer tracks from traveling on our highways. Last year alone, 4,472 people were killed by tracks on American highways. Mr. Guar+dino is looking for support of the CRASH goals by having the city council endorse their model resolution. The counission has read the resolution and cmmissiotier Werner moved to adopt the resolution, C annissicne'r Stasiak seconded. The re olution passed unanimously. it will be forwarded to the city council. wR1�.°rErr Trr�c�'rz�1• The Energy cmmmissicn sent the Public Safety Oaissicn information from the League of Wain Voters about "cleaning up tics at hcm and at work01. The Energy Comanission suggests a joint oannission-sponsored evening speaker on this topic as described in the promatiorral flyer. The coamnissicn asks staff if they would ask Omu tney Heater to come to a Public Safety cmnissior, meeting to discuss the joi nt presentation. OLD BUSIPTFSS: 1. commission mission Molloy asked for item 1 "Risk Management'o to be taken off the agenda. He originally asked to have- it put: c i, and nuw feels the newspapers have adequately vavereu the quesklcns and answers surrounding this issue. All commissioners agreed. 2. After some brainstorming, the commission decided upon the following items to be discussed in the 1991 work year. Emergency Preparedness Plans Traffic • Central Station Burglary and Smoke Alarms • Earthquake Awareness • Pedestrian Safety (Construction Site Management) • Substance Abuse Problems NEW BUSINESS: 1. Pat Jocius, Administxative Specialist, (returned) , shared the V03 between Cupertino Cuammanity Services (C.C.S.) and the City of Cupertino. C.C.S. will act a , a volunteer clearing house both before an emergency, as well as wring a disaster. The program has a+vantages for both parties. The city can focus their volunteers into a single location (the Quinlan Center) and into a successful daily volunteer program. The advantage to C.C.S. is that it broadens its volunteer pool with more people. PUMZC SAFELY OMaUSSMW ECaMMM 13, 1990 P"a 4 Ihe react steps include training these volunteers and griding the city far "mods" and "skills" to fill those needs. Ommissimer MlIcy suggests a human stczy be produced for Chamel 53 cn neighborhood emergency volunteers in ctir city. 2- regulations have been dLsomsed earlier cm the agenda. 3. Elections need to be cn the January agenda. ADJOUIMEW: The meeting was adJourned at 9:55 p.m. y- Pat Joq6s. Aftinistxative Specialist R7:mdj min12-13(PS) III MINOR KDUM OF ROMUR MIMUM OF VE num sit anassicu HUD JAW2W 10, 1991 OMAMMIM ROCK A, CM Y HALL, a3PERM10, allZFCluM P 7:30 P.M. CMI TO : The meeting was called to order by the C3ua1r, Francis Malloy, at 7:30 p.m. SALT= M TIC FLAG° The salute to the flag was lead by the chair. RQIZ C.AY,I.: Oamissioners Present: Malloy, Ttmre, Stasiak and Checkman Commissioners Absent: Werner Guests: Courtney Heater, Energy Commission Chair Staff: Barbara Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Lt. Jim Huber, Sheriff's Office APPROVAL OF MTRtJ'� The minutes of the December, 1990 meeting were approved with the following addition after the second se&ta-b +e on the second page: "The commission asked the Sheriff's Office to indicate on burglary reports whether the premise has a central station alarm.go RED EM = SK RIFFS OFFICE• Lt. Huber distributed the DUI and Anglary statistics for December, 1990. This week there was a bank robbery and a hcamiciae. There war general discussion of drug related crimp-3 and sanctions. RE➢'W FRCH CENTRAL FIRE: The December statistics were distributed. The Commission would like more information at the next meeting about the apartment fine which caused $250,000 damage. ORAL OCNKNICFcTIOld: Courtney Heater lead a discussion regarding the problems with toxic waste in the ccammi.ty and re-introduced the workshop being offered by the League of Women Voters entitled, "Cleaning Up T%mcics at Home and at Work". Great concern was expressed about the impending loss of the Recycling Center at De Anza College. Furtbermore, it was felt that there was a need to publicize the curb-side recycling program along with information about what can be included in the un-Garbage Can. �•., K: a „ M3=C, SAFM CMVMSS= MnWAM JAMMW 10, 1991 Palle 2 Staff will invite Roberta Hollivan from the Ike of Wt=m voters to preview the tmdcs weriwhop at the next meeting. tbF3C�: Ran stasiak was elected ®vir and My Wwrsw was elect Vies-chair. -OLD ffBDMSS: Staff reported that- there were no exmqAes that had been, found of municipalities that required central station alarms for oommerrial properties. Ccrmnissioner stasiak will draft the essential comments of such an ordinance for the emission's review in February. The business comity will also be asked for irpt before any final tion will be mane by the ommission. The chimesiy fire article is being scheduled for the February Scene. NEW MI2 S The a-nnissicn watched a video provided and produced by the Santa Clara county Sheriff's Department entitled, "...and I an a rapist...RAGE, A story about rape". The Powerful video was highly r ende I by the comraissi.on for training purposes and for viewing on 53. AW : The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. 2 EK. ffullly subwi Assistant to the City Manger the Public Safety Commission at the ar ruary 14, 1991 Ron Stasl , Att6it: i rothy Corneliud, City Cierk `-•t minl-10(PS) y; y i a v k , '. OF wE RJWZC SAk'M CMqffcSjM I= FEMUM 14, IM F40M A, p....R, TVg,Ls , CAI Ip 7:30 P.M. CAT J, TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair. Rm Stasiak, at 7:30 P.M. qAI- TO 'YHE F'i14C'• The salute to the flag was lead by the dvair. ROLL CALL• o=issi.oners Present: Molloy, Thorne, Stasaak and Q mckman C umissioners t: Werner Staff: Barbara Brmn, Assistant to the City Mary' Lt. Jim Reber, Sheriff's Office Chief Doug Sporlsder APF MAL OF : The minutes of the January 10, 1991 meeting were approved with the correctedspelling of the cbair's name. POD F Sg�2IFF'S OFFICE• Lt. Hex distributed the IXJI and burglary statistics for January, 1991. He reported that eleven burglars were arrested r Y• He also demcr.strated the new infra-red laser viewing device. REPORT FBI C12TPRAL FIRE: Dve Chief reported to the The January statistics distributed- Fire Station has coamaission that the construction of the Seven Springs resumed and a July, 1991 coapletion date is anticipated. ORAL JNICATION: Carmnissioner Molloy reported that them was interest in full cost recovery Ps WRITTEN CCMMC,TION: None. 0 Ws 3 PEJEffZC SAPErIf CM44LWICK MD4UMS Regular Meeting of February 14, 1991 Page 2 OW-EUS Elaine Lyne from the League of Women voters described the "Cleaning up Toxics" prom currently being offered. The City has copier, of the two tapes that deal with clean up at home and one for clean up at work. The tapes are one hour and with discussion the program runs about 2 - 2 1/2 hours. The League recoamenids no more than fifty people for a quality program. If the ccmaission is interested in having the presentation made, please call Roberta Holliman. 0ourtenay Heater of the Diergy Oommission could not attend to discuss the FDoncmics of Recycling". Hank Malloy will call Dennis Whittaker to ask him to discuss the loss of the recycling center at De Anza Oollege. The City is reviewing the cost iTqmcts of using recycle paper. Lt. Huber reported that 04=tino averaged 8 burglaries per month with a total take of less than $l000. Half of the eight are in-side jobs. In the last three years only three central alarms have resulted in arrests inside an establishment. He further reported that the false alarm ordinance may have resulted in central alarm meanies delaying the call to police. The Sheriff's office reocnimends elimination of the false alarm ordinance for commercial establishments. Dc=ples were given where alarms were not effective. 7he chair believes this is an educational process, but that first we must gather data about how marry businesses that are burglarized have central alarm systems to determine the alarm effectiveness. Statistics wri-1.1 be gathered. NEW BMINESS: Next meeting a reprresentative from Mid-Pennirisula. Open Space will be invited to discuss the effects of the drought on wild animals. It was noted that April is Earthquake month. AWOURNMENr: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. AMk Pagulw Meting of Pbbruary 14, 1991 Page 3 Remaly submitted, ted, L '14610�- MnMM Assistant to tL9fs. City Manager Approved by the Public Safety Comnissicn at J of Marda 14, 1991 ��ttttttt 61 Ran StaSial , V� Attest Dorothy Qo ius, City exk min2-14(FS) MINE)TES OF Rmmnm mEsmrs OF IM PUBISC SAFm ammmsicuHRID MAC 14, 1991 g8OC14 A, C'I'%°3t HALL, aNSUM, CALIFaRUA 7:30 P.M. CALL M ORDER• The meeting was called to order by 9 Yn e i ate Past-Chair, Hark Molloy, at 7:30 p.m. SAUME TO THE FTAG: The salute to the flag was lead by Commissioner Molloy. ROLL CALL• Cannissicners Present: Molloy, Tune and sheckman Ccamissioners Absent: Werner and Stasiak Staff: Barbara B , Assistant to the City Manager Lt. Jim Isar, Sheriffs Office APPROVAL OF NIWM Minutes for February 14, 1991 were approved with the correct spelling of Molloy and change Iq)oxins" to Igtacics" REPM FWi THE SIB "S, OFFICE: DUI statistics for February distributed. They are increasing from the previous year. Burglary statistics for Febrry also distributed. The burglary alarm data will be reported at the April meeting. Lt. Huber also reported arrests for the murder committed in February. REPORT FRCK �AL FIRE: February statistics were distributed. ORAL DNICATIf�d The Vicious Dog Program will be discussed when commissioner Werner can attend. WRITTEN CCMWKCATION Ncne. FLMUC SAP j O M. MMOM Regular Meating of Februmy 14, 1991 Page 2 OID BUSINESS: Courtenay Heater was going to share the 'M i.cs of Recycling" with the =emission, but he was unable to attend. Staff reported that the :aaycees are discussing a possible site for the Recycling Center. Central alarm systems will be reported new month. staff updated the camission regarding the fit. NEW MSIIESS Staff to reask Mid-Peninsula Open space District to dim impacts of drought. AC1TOUiZNMGtdI' Mm meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, X 7 ® K. Brown lstant to the City Manager A, by the Public Safety Camrmission at ular N,ee of April 11, 1991 Ron Stasiak, Chairman Attest::,) DAothy Cornelius, City &erk min3-14(PS) PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION 6 of 7 MINUTES 1985-1994 a'diaii711j'B O .M IGMTIM OF WE FURFZC SAFETY CIMMERSIM HELD AM= 11, 3,991 CUMOMM HRH A, Cif HAIL,, , OUXFMM 7:30 P.M. CAH L TO Meeting vas called to order at 7:30 by the Chair, a-mr. Stasi.ak, at 7:3U p.m. SAII7H`E ZTQ�I°(°.ih, The salute to the :ULag was lead by the chair. ROLL CALL,• Coami.ssioners Present: Stasiak, Molloy, Checkmaci and Werner Commissioners Absent: Thorne Staff: Barbara K. Srom, Assistant to the city Manager Captain Gale Stxc ud, Sheriff's Office Sgt. Tam Beck, Sheriff's Offiae Chief Doug Sporleder, Clentral Fire District Guest: Ox tenay Heater AP'1%JVAL OF M1utnw: The Marcie 1991 minutes were approved as submitted. REPOT FRC@H•IM SWM7IS OMCE: Q-4t'ain Stroud distributed "Fight Back: Gang Violence - Drug Abusc: Pgevention11 piublished by the Deputies Sheriff's Association of Santa Clara County. Proceeds go to officers benevolent fund. Captain Strand also distributed March statistics for DUI and hi rglaries. Central alarm in the businesses statistics will be available in May. Tham was discussion about a suspicious person situation. REPORT FrCM CPTFI'kA FIRE• Captain Sporleder distributed March statistics. Things have been quiet. New construction is dawn and so, therefore, are fine prevention stats. But the projects being reviewed are very large. Seven cprincjs Fire Station is expected to be occupied in the Fall. Central Fire Administrative offices have been relocated to 14700 Winchester Avenue. la; t 3: f R �I: � 1 - •r 9'S `. _. fir•J �'^ • M '. cy-•7' .. -. r' vl' '•. `•e. '.. -'.• IY•: �� • .: - 11=- �• :i1 • 1 -• • Il 01 F 03 f .• It-. n MnWTW PUBLIC SAFETY aOMi++dlbmw HEIR MAY 9, 1991 SCE P-IXW A, CITY HALL, CUPERI=, CALIFMO IA. ® 7:30 P.M. ® CALL Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by the Chair, Ron Stasiak. SALUIE TO THE FLAG: The salute to the flag was lead by the chairman. POLL CALL° 0= issimi r Present: Stasiak, Molloy, Chec3rntian Thorne and Werra Commissioner Absent: None Staff: Barbara K. Brawn, Assistant to the City Manager Lieutenant Jim Huber, Sheriff's Office Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District APPROVP.L OF ND1WES- The April 1991 minutes were approved as submitted. ,;WORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: The April Burglary Statistics and DUI Statistics were distributed. Activity was down 200 hours due to budgetary cuts. An explanation of an costs and cost recovery was given. Financial support to DUI activities will be discussed at the next meeting. To the cmmuissioners, DUI is a higher priority than code enforcement. The Central Burglar Alarm surt�y was reported° Commercial burglary alarms could have prevented lass, if not the damage from the entry such as window smashing or door prying. The Chairman believes we need to set standards for alarms. People buy alarms emotionally and pay a lot and/or get poor quality. The Commission requested April, May and June ccum =ial burglaries statistics be kept to be reviewed and discussed in July. Lieutenant Jim Huber reported Deputy Van Dyne will. be going to central training in June. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DIS'TRICr• I. On March 30, 1991 there was a two alarm fire which was not in the statistics. So there was $150,000 of additional loss to be added to the March Statistics. 2. Central Fire District opened administrative offices in Los Gatos. 3. The Seven Springs Fire Station const:.ruction is fully underway. Central Fire District hopes to open it during Fire Prevention Week the first week of October. 4. Central Fire District is contracting to do fire prevention at Stanford University. 5. The State Fira b1arsha.11 is renting space in the administrative offices giving Central Fire District access to the canine arson investigation .H 77 , regular Vesting of May 9, 1991 Page 2 6. Property tax collection fees are being levied to the district in the amount or $300,000. Central Fire District is not paying yet. 7. Central Fire District will begin labor negotiations next week. ORAL C II NICATION• None LUTrM 0OWNICATICM.. An unhappy resid.nt who was burglarized, sent the omaAssion a letter alleging: A. Response time was 30 minutes. B. Poor follow through. Lieutenant Jim Huber will contact the citizen, try to answer her questions and report back. OM BUSIl�TE:S A. Central Alarms - Covered under sheriff's Office Report. S. Work plan topics for 1991. Lists were submitted to the aiair. Commissioners can still submit topics to Chairman for next month's meeting. NEW ff MIN&SS: Identified those specific goals and policies for the general plan update to address at the next meeting. Commissioners will bring recommended modifications in writing to the next meeting in June. The planning commission will review those proposals at its June 16th meeting. AWOUR : The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, —t`-tarbar'a K. Assistant ' "e City Manager A�prov the blic Safety Ccmmiission at the r Meet i-o€'Apr.it 11, 1991 Ron Stasiak, Chairman Attest: min5-9(PS) Dorothy Cornelius, City Clerk 7 t. M-1-F W11 mouTEs OF Rowum MMUMC OF ME pLTBUC SAFEry 00RUMICK HEED JUNE 13, 1991 CM*MWCE ROM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTIM, CALTFUMIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL To Meeting called to order by Vice Chair, Werner. II. SAIUIE TO ��, FLAG: The salute to the flag was lead by the Vice Chair. III. ROLL CALL: Cxamnissicner Present: Molloy, Checkman, Thorne and Wexner C9onnissioner Absent: Stasiiak- Staff: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Lieutenant Jim Huber, Sheriff's Officer IV. APPROVAL OF Minutes approved as corrected. only Commissioner Thorne did not reoeive minutes for May (Not Commissioner CheCkMan too) . V. REPORT FROM THE SPMUFFIS OFFICE: Lieutenant Jim Huber distributed the DUI statistics for May. Burglary statistics also distributed. Three car burglary suspects have been arrested. Described the fatal auto/bike accident on 6/12/9,L. Lt. Huber reported his agency has followed-up on the ccmplaint about a burglary investigation. VI. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE UNTISTRI : Central Fire District Stats for May distributed. VII. ORAL GtxM LUNICATIONS: Cmimi&sioner Molloy will draft a letter to the Traffic Authority frcm the C=ussion requesting truck drivers removing dirt from Hwy 85 to respect safety while driving in Cupertino. VIII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None IX. OLD BUSINESS: There was general discussion of the funding and the assignment of the DUI team. The Commission established the following goals, policies and guidelines for the general plan update to be presented to the Planning Commission 6/18/91. N.+ t-. 5♦ Y u 4z wPUKZC SAFETYocnamim mnanw RaWlar Meeting of June 13, 1991 Page 2 PEMUC SAFETY CU44LSSICN TO TW GOAL PLAN UPDAME Land Use Element Preserve the General Plan policy (page 1U 2) as a strategy: Eliminate architecbjral barriers to pedestrian mcbility Eliminate or reword the following strategy (page UU 6) : Develop well dEsigned parking structures Circulation Element Add as a policy: Rather than 'rely on enforexut alone, encourage public education for the purpose of prevention of safety risks. Modify the following strategy as follows (page CIRC 2) Insure pedestrian and bicycle safety. Delete: Monitor effectiveness of implemented measures (CDC 3) Insure Highway 85 meets needs of residence (CRC 3) Public Health and Safety Ele[nent Modify Goals Committee's goal to (page PS 1) : Promote community health and safety. Policies to be continued or incorporated: 1. Evaluate city's critical facilities to ensure adequate seismic resistance. 2. Continue a public education program to reduce earthquake hazard. 3. continue to provide emergency vehicle access. 4. continue to evaluate the structural integrity of the city water system components. 5. Prioritize resident convenience and safety with res ect to through mmmrte traffic. 6. Consider crime reduction techniques in project planning design. 7. Provide emergency training program for designated city eMloyees. Recomnended strategies: 1. Restrict hillside grading from April to October; replant affected slopes. 2. Judiciously apply code enforcement resources to maintain life quality. 3. Support Neighborhood Awareness Progn- to prevent crime. 4. Encourage use of trained volunteers for emergency/disaster response. Regular Vamtbg of June 13, 1991 Page 3 X. Nm None XI. �QoTQJRtJI'• rRM meets adjcuxned at 10:45 P.M. fully SLOmitted, K. Assistant tdct6e City Manage' Approved by the Public Safety Ccumission at arMeeting of July 11, 1991 Ron Stasiak, O airman Att99�t: Cornelius, city Clerk min6-13(PS) s , �.-V1 RJBL.IC SArEry anassim HELD JULY 11, 1991 OMFER 4CE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPEUM, CALUkHMA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL M ORDER: Meeting called to order by the Chair, Ron Stasiak. II. SALITxE TO THE FLAG: The salute to the flag was lead by the Chair. III. 'c2O'._� CALL: Oc umissioner Present: Molloy, Checkman, Werner and Stasiak w missioner Absent: Thorne Staff: Barbara K. ID-am Assistant to the City Manager IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: No report was given frcxn the sheriff's office. VI. REPORT FRCK CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT June statistics were distributed to report from MPOSD regarding green belts read. MPOSD continues grading fire roads every two years and disking fields each year as fire prevention and control techniques. The general plan could make a notation to pay attention to urbarVwildland intermix for the purpose of fire prevention and control. There was a general discussion of general plan process and "The Grand Boulevard". The Commission approved Ccmnissioner Molloy's draft letter addressing the truck traffic increase on De Anza Boulevard due to highway 85 construction, and ask that it be distributed to truck drivers working the project. The Commission may wish to ask Glen Grigg to see about trucks impact on intersection flow and adjustments that may be needed. Can S.P. be used to haul the dirt? Staff will ask Hwy 85 project manager to share information with ceamnission at the next meeting in August. VII. ORAL OOHIUNICATIONS• None 7 s FCVmzc sClCm 41r3i'ii..sim m^am Rsqular tasting of Jtaly 11, 1991 Page 2 - - VIII. WRZ'Y'T N a22 CATIONS: None IX. OIn B[TSIN SS None X. MW BMIN : Commissioner Molloy reported concerns abut some telephone solicitation tehniyues. Staff will ask Jim Huber and Doug Sporleder to give a list of organizations that am responsible fund raisers in Santa Clara o0unty especially for police and fire associations- Xi. q0DOW: rjCYie meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. fully submitted, r� �'• Barbara K. ----� Assistant to City Manager by the Public Safety Ooai.ssion at the c t_AILTM st 8, 1991 Ran Stasiak, Chairm Dorothy Cornelius, City Clerk min7-11(PS) 77 � v AWN nW OF RE31M HEEPIM OF PUBLIC SAFETY CaCMION HELD AUMM 11, 1991 CONFER RDM A, CITY HALL, C UPERTIM, CALIFUMIA 7:30 P.I . I. CALL TO ORDER• Meeting called to order by the chair, Ran Stasiak. II. SAIITI"E TO THE FLAG. The salute to the flag was lead by the Chair. III. RaLL Cd#LL: Commissioner Present: Molloy, Stasiak, cnan wernex arrived and left early oouaissioners Absent: Werner and Thorne Staff Present: Pat Jocius, Administrative Specialist Victoria CarTeon, Administrative Intern Chief Ben Lopes, Cex tral Fire District.- IV. APPRdVAL OF MINtIrFS: Minutes approved as written. V. REPORT FROM nE SHERIFF'S OFFICE Sgt. Bob Pulling shared the DUI report attached.. Sheriff's cars in Cupertino will have the Cupertino symbol put on the side starting next week. VI. REPORT FROM --MRAL FIRE DISTRICT• Chief Ben Lopes reported that two new brush control vehicles bave been acquired. He distributed the Monthly Activity Reports from July. There have not been many extreme fire days this year so far. It was slow even around the Fourth of July. Fire engines at Stevens Creek and Honta Vista have received a $35,000 refurnishing. The Seven Springs Fire station is still under construction. The penalty phase begins on October 15. Another staff..member has been added to the original count of six. Central Fire is working with Glen Grigg on the Traffic Pre-emptive Program that enables emergency vehicles to automatically change lights at intersections increasing response times. They are just fine-tuning the radio signal boxes in the vehicles now. VI I. ORAL ODNIIgJNICATIONS: None PUWZC SAFETY CaIMISSTOT Mn9-n.ES Pagul.ar Meeting of August 8, 1991 Page 2 VIII. WRIfiI'EId CCRgMCATIONS None IX. OLD BUSINESS: On July 29, Chair Stasiak sent a letIter to Caltrans stressing rig safety while working on the Highway 85 project. An invitation was extended to send a guest speaker to this Public Safety Comui.ssion meeting. The speaker postponed until the September 12th meeting. The ccu ission noted that they have not received statistics on Central Alarms for June and July. They need these statistics to determine a potential future ordinance. X. NEW BUSINESS: Comissioner Molloy reviewed his concerns to the Sheriff's Office and Central Fire District about telephone solicitation techniques for pubaic safety agency fundraising. Chief Lopes recommended calling Dennis Demelapine, the Central Fire representative to the Santa Clara County Fire Fighter's Association to voice his couplaii,t. The Sheriff's office also expressed their concern over current practices, but said it is not illegal. C hau C o mmi.ssioner Stasiak requested a job description of the Cade Enforcement Officers. Possibly, a Code Enforcement Officer could attend in person to describe their job. The cotmnission is researching can how the Code Enforcement Office could interact with the cammercial/retail burglar alarm educational program. XI. ADSOL3FtNM1E3�TT: The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Respect.ful.1 submitted, Pat Joci Admini ive Specialist by the Public Safety Commission (!T ing of September 12, 1991 Ron Stasiak, Chairman Attest:) Dorothy Cornelius, City Clerk min8-8(PS) n %+B1V[T= OF R OF 7M PUBLIC SAFMY WOUM N HEM SUMMER 12, 19 1 CON F`ER ONCE ROCK A, CITY HALL, C LgWWM, allXFMW.TA 7:30 P.M. Y. CALL TO : Mle meeting was called to order by Barbara K. Brain at 7:30 p.m. YS. ROLL CALL: tcumussioners Present: Harvey Checkman and Francis Malloy O meoissioners Absent: RwIald Stasi3k and Eleanor Werner Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown ROLL CALL WAS MMM4 AND MEE'I`ING WAS DUE Ta LACK OF QUORUM. 7M NEXT PUBLIC SAFETY O SSi(N mmTm WILL BE HEM OCMBER 10, 1991 AT 7:30 P.M. Respectfully, Barbara K. Brown istant to i Manager Approved by a lic Safety Cammission at the regularof November, 1991. Ron Stasiak, Chair Attest: Dorothy Corneli City Clerk min9-12 n I - A •� 'r y -- - tom•- .ir.:� � .- -• a lli - - �• i •t z -- • - nc.- ,• a •:•�. • _• _ .it _,.. zo w =4 44t =• - - •, -- y._ _ .• •S:•1: •):. its f• _• :v:• • •1 - i - - •-. - • _gin:• • ••� - _ - • •�•� •:,_• - - - --- - s•a a ,•' - •.•"-_ PJBIATC SAFEN cmamim mnq urEs Pagular Meeting of October 10, 1991 Page 2 The Chief also reported that cardboard recycling will be available at the Monta Vista and Seven Springs Fire Stations. The Seven Springs station is expected to be opened January, 1992. VII. OPAL O_7NICAT'LOILS: None. VIII. WR= 92fMCATIONSS Name. IX. = E1[35I1�iE;5S Malcolm Smith from the County Traffic Authority resorted about the safety programer the Hwy 85 and other Measure A projects are cmxb�g. He further explained that while the authority is the funding agency, Cal-Trans is thie agency that lets and monitors the contractors actually conple i g the projects. Thus far there have been no injuries or, ancidants attributable to the projects. While them are revenue shortfalls- which are deferring some aspects of the projects the public relations program will continue. Traffic enfor--it is the best deterreltt, to unsafe and unlawful truck drivers hauling the dirt. The hauling phase of the project in Cupertino is estimated to be another two months. cmmnission er Molloy asked if the Authority considered using rail rather than trucks to haul dirt. Mr. Smith will look into the bidding process to see. Commissioner Molloy also asked what assumptions were made about Measure A regarding revenues to be received when designing the projects. Again, Mr. Smith will follow-up. Goner Molloy also asked if Cal-Trans had distributed a copy of the letter fin the conmissim to the truck drivers. A copy of the letter was produced and it was resorted that it to the Traffic Authority. Mr. Smith will follower as he was not aware of the letter. The HW 85 project is scheduled to be completed by the middle of 1994. There was some discussion about air pollution and dust as a consequence of the projects. Staff presented the code enforcement officer job description and the June monthly report to indicate the duties of the officers. The emission will agendize the topic for the November elating. X. NEW BUSINESS: Norge. v a- arME3SM 3 ' of wb*w 10,. 1991 P"eXi. . 7he 31 $1 1 WaS adJCurrJed at 9s35 p.m. PaP=tiully MAMitted, Barbara K. Bear► Assistant to the City Approvd by the Public Safety Cession at the re lar mwtirx, Of Nam, 1991. I i Stasiak, , � Attest• l lUs, City C1erl� mirao-10(PAC) JM&nZS OF REGULAR MEErnry of Tm pUBIZC & CCt&%MWjCN HnD MIEMM 14, 1991 oMFEFMNCE ROCK A, CITY HALL, aipumm, CALIFHm 7:30 A.M. I, CALL TO ORDER: The meetlm was called to order by the Vice Chair, Elly Werner.. TZ. SALUTE TO THE FLAG" The salute to the flag was led by the Vice Chair. ZII. �L CALL= Ccqmissioners Present: Molloy, CheckMan and WRrner Staff Present: Barbara K. Brcwn, Assistant to the City Manager Ben Lopes, Assistant Chief Central Fire District Bob Wilson, Captain Santa Clara Cour Sher Office "y Jim Huber, Lieutenant Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office IV. APPROVAL OF M0 TI S. Minutes of the October 10, 1991 meeting were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE" Lieutenant Huber distributed the DUI statistics for October and an analysis of July, August and September. DUI statistics by age for accidents and arrests. Lieutenant Huber then distributed the burglary statistics for October. The third commercial burglary data collection was also distributed. One in eight did not have an alarm system, but now does. The matter will be agendized for the next meeting when the Chair can attend. There have been no reported problems with the "Janitors for Justice" demonstration. PUBLIC SAFETY C)M4M S.SICIN MDUM Regular Ming of November 14, 1991 Page 2 VI. REPC3Rr FRS FIRE• — Chief Inpes distributed the fire statistics for Or-toter- He also reported on the departments participation in the Oakland Fire Storm. He answered questions about ommucating, power supply to water pumps and the use of fog banks as a fire fighting technique. The conditions in Oakland could be recreated in Wpertino. In Jan niry Joe Antonucci and Central Fire will focus on preventing a similar catastrophe in Cupertino. VII. ORAL CUT4UNIC�TI ° Staff reminded the co mnissioners of the swearing-in ceremonies scheduled for November 15, 1991 and Child Safety program at Vallco Decor 7, 1991. VIII. WRITTEN CONIMUNIC7�TIC LS Atone IX. OLD BUSIlVE�.S Staff will contact Malcolm Smith to follow-up on questions from the October meeting. Staff described the goals and the program for Cade Enforcement in Cupertino. X. NEW BUSIATFSS• None Xi. AQTC?URAII�1F.iV'i'° The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. R pectfully submitted, Barbara K. Assistant to a City Manager Approved by ;he Public Safety Cottmission at the --rEx meeting of December, 991// - Rc?otasiak, Chai Attest• 07 Dorothy Co ius, City Clerk min11-14(PS) k^�w ,y� _ oMnVM OF RBMM MOMM OF WE PUBLIC SAFETY 0"ISSIct4 HaD maDEM 12, 1991 0M*M ENCE ROM A, CITY H Ls,, CUP'ERTIM, CALIFaeTIA 7:30 A.M. i. CALL TO 0RDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Ronald Stasiak at 7:35 p.m. IZ. SAIITrE TO THE FLAG' The salute to the flag was led by the Chair- IZI. ROLL CALL' commissioners Present: Ronald Stasiak, FYancis Molloy, Elly Werner and Harvey checkman. per : Joe Silva, Code Enforcement Officer Jim Huber, Lieutenant Santa Clara county Sheriff's Officer IV. APPROVAL OF MINtPTES- Minutes of the November 14, 1991 meeting were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE' Lieutenant Huber distributed DUI Stats. DUI figures Were down. Hit and run accidents were down from last year. Explained causes. Report attached. VI. REPORT FROM CENIRAL FIRE' None VII. ORAL CONIlKUNICATIONS Elly Werner discussed about completion of handicapped parking problems. check with Lucky store. VIII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Report passed out by Ron Stasiak referencing Kaiser Perntianente IX. OLD BUSINESS' Hwy 85 Report will be discussed next month. Burglary Stats passed out by Lieutenant Huber. Will possibly prepare another report in January in 1992 to include man hours involved in burglary cases. .� r •i ' MMUC SAJLiZ cn4qLWiC311 MnanM RMjUar p MwtiM Of 12, 1991 X. NEW BUSINMSS Place on 1992 agenda to discuss driver roaard pry, member from Ttaffic Department to discuss signal problems. aquest Discuss Kiser Permanente Report. Xi. �• The meeting was adjaMled at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 4140 Joe ilea --Code Enforcement Officer JS:mdj Approved by the Public Safety ty Cxmnnission at the 71992. Ron Stasiak, Chair Attest Dorothy elius, City Clerk min12-12(PS) W-, ICDXTM OF F49GULM 16== OF TM R=ZC SAFM C041ISSICK HUD JANLMY 9, 1992 C)M*WMCE ROOK A, CITY HAM, C11FEUMM, QUZPUNIIA 7:30 A.M. I. CALL r1O The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Ron Stasiak at 7:30p.m. SAIL)TE TO THE FLAG The flag salute was led by the Chair. ROIL CUL: Conmissioners present: Ronald Stasiak, Elly Werner, Francis Molloy and Harvey Chec)anan Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assist-ant to the City Manager Captain Bob Wilson Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Jim Huber Sheriff's office Chief Ben Lopes Central Fire District Chief Al Morgan Central Fire District Sergeant Earl Pennington Sheriff's office Sergeant Ron Clark Sheriff's office Joe Nntonucci Chief Building Official IV. APPROVAL OF MIN=S: Minutes of the December 12, 1991 minutes were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber introduced the two sergeants newly assigned to the swing shift, Sergeants Pennington and Clark. D.U.1 and Burglary statistics for December were distributed. Rn3LIC SAFETY CCV24LSSICK NMOJIES Regular Meeting of January 9, 1992 Page 2 Adak The hnglary stats related to ocumercial situations and a central alarm system will be ready for the February meeting. It was decided that an article should appear in the scene encouraging citizens to engrave their driver's license number on electronic equipatent which could be burglarized. VI. CENTRAL FIRE 111=CT REPORT: Chief Lopes distributed the December fire statistics with two fires resulting in significant losses. He showed a video of Central Fire District's participation in the Oakland Fire Storm. Joe Antonucci and Chief Lopes lead a discussion of the defined Hazardous Fire Area in the hillsides which included roofing standards, turn-around areas and vegetation controls. A new transition zone is being identified between the Hazardous Fire Area and those areas not considered high risk in which fire codes will be stricter than they are now. Chief 1qpes shared the District's inventory of the Hazardous Fire Area considering fuel, topography and structure types that would inpact, a fire. A massive public education campaign will begin this year. VII. OPAL CCVNJNIC7GIONS: None VIII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None Ix. OLD BUSINESS: Staff was asked to contact Malcolm &mA of the Traffic Authority tr determine if the Commission's letter was distributed to drivers working on the Hwy 85 project. X. NEW BUSINESS: Lieutenant Huber had described the Driver's Reward Program to the Commission last month. Commission Molloy strongly objected to a program which stopped drivers without probable cause. Chair Stasiak objects to not bei-4 consulted about a new program"s implementation. The topic will be agendized to determine if a formal objection should be toiNrdxded to the city council. The Ccmnission agreed to a joint meeting with the city council to discuss guidelines and work programs that would be valuable. abe Czmnission would like the City's Traffic Engineer to attend their meeting in February to discuss traffic signal timing and traffic safety. PUBIZC SAFEr-Y WOUSSIM YDIAnW Regular Meeting of January 9, 1992 Page 2 Xi. ADJOUF OHM: 7he meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,Aarbara K. Assistant to the City Manager M:mclj Approved by the Public Safety cmmmssion at the meeting of February 13, 1992 n Stasiak, CiUx Attest: City Clerk Co � Do mini-9(PS) ji: x 111121 Niii!ii 1 OF RBGUM MEW= OF 7W PUBLIC SAFWY 0324IWICN HEM FEENYM 13, 1992 CM*MFXNCE ROM A, CITY HAIL, CUPERr=, ChLUUM4D. 7:30 P.M. I. CAIL 70 The meeting was called to order by Elly Werner. SI TO THE FLAG' The salute to the flag was led by Elly Werner. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Molloy, Checkman, Werner, Stasiak and Zander. Staff Present: Joe Silva, Code Enforcexrent Officer city of Cupertino Dirk Mattern, Deputy Chief Central Fire District Pennington, Sergeant sw..ta Clara County Sheriff's Office Visitor's Present: Darwin Throne and Dean Johnson IV. APPROVAL OF Minutes of the January 9, 1992 meeting were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Sergeant Pennington distributed the DUI statistics for January 1992 and an analysis of October, November and December 1991. Sergeant Pennington described the Bank of the West robbery of February :13, 1992. VI. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Dirk Mattern, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshall, distributed the Fire Statistics for January 1992. He also reported that the Hazardous Materials Report will be distributed in March aild were discussed briefly along with cannents as to types of roofs in hill area for fire safety steps. Mr. Dean Johnson and Mr. Darwin Throne made a presentation in reference to fire safe roofing and passed out literature. Proposal to safety commission as a home owner and submitted attached letters to commissioners. Deputy Chief/Fire Marshall Birk Mattern also discussed different types of roof covering materials with their class ratings. 1 KWWOFVVi 77,7.71-7VT�� PUBLIC SAFErY CCKTLSSICH NM6AW Regular Meeting of February 13, 1992 Page 2 IIII ORAL COMMUNICATIOAiS Commissioner Molloy requested the fire safety roof be discussed again during the March meeting and be placed on agenda under old business. VIII. WRITTEN Q22SM Letter from traffic authority passed out to commissioners. Mr. Molloy also discussed a problian with a letter about trucks going thru town. Letter will be explained in next month's meeting. IX. OLD BG`SINFSS Driver Reward Program dropped as of February 12, 1992. Commission suggests to meet with City Council and would like to know in March meeting what caus-ed the cancellation of the Driver Reward Program. was the City involved in dropping the program? The commission would also like to ask the City Council regarding the traffic light problem at various locations. Mr. Molloy requests Barbara Brown's advise by phone if meeting is acceptable and what date would be convenient. AM, X. NEW BUS Mr. Molloy would like to invite the City's Traffic Engineer to attend a meeting referencing traffic lights. XI. ADJOiJ The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Ryspectfully Submitted, /Joe ilea ' Code Enforcement Officer Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the �_recjg-lar meeting of March 12, 19?2 --RqA taslak, cli4r Attest-/ Dorothy Cornetius, City Clerk mint-13(PS) DMMXYM OF IUDGULAR DEErIM OF IM RMZC SNFMY C1MtUSSICN HELD MUXH 12, 1992 OMVERENCE ROCK A, CITY HAIL, CLTERM40, CUZPCMFXA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO PRDEf2: The meeting was called to order by the Vice L'Iiair, Elly Werner at 7:30 p.m. II. SAUYM TO THE The salute to the flag was led by the Vice Chair, Elly Werner. III. ROIL CALL: Comissioners Present: Zander, Molloy, Werner and Checkman Commissioners Absent: Stasiak Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Joe Vandeveer, Sr. Building Inspector Glp= Grigg, Traffic Engineer Dirk Matter, Central Fire District Captain Bob Wilson, Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Jim Huber Sheriff's Office IV. APPROVAL OF MIN=S: Minutes of the February 13, 1992 meeting were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM ME SHERIFF'S OFFICE: DUI statistics for February were distributed. Arrests are down in Cupertino as in almost all other law enforcerent agencies. There was general discussion about the not yet apprehended A7M robber(s) . The fourth survey of commercial burglar activity was distributed. Lieutenant Huber reoommerded the false alarm ordinance be modified for cannercial establishment. It will be agendized for the April meeting: Elimination of "service feel' for commercial burglaries except when the false alarms become a "nuisance". The issue is whether the penalty keeps people from inmediate reporting. PtYWZC SAFEN CCMKLSSICN NVEms Regular Meeting of March 12, 1992 Page 2 The traffic collision report has been 001qxxterized as a test proj ect sponsored by the CHP. The sheriff's office will explain the law enforcement contract between Cupertino and the County at the next meeting. VI. REPORT FROM CSRAL FIRE DISTRICT: The revised January and the February Fire Activity reports were distributed. The Fire Hazard Area Task Force is nearing their final recommendations. There are plans for a major public education campaign followed by an enforcement,/abatement program. Adrian Wiggert, a citizen who lives at De Anna oaks condominiums, was interested in what action by the task force might affect his development. It has been proposed that De Anza oaks would be included in the Fire Hazard Area and, therefore, have great fire resistant roof requirements. VII. ORAL OOMMUNICATIONS: Staff reminded the Ccumission of the dinner scheduled for March 20th. March 30 was settled as a date for a joint council/commission meeting. VIII. WRITTEN CONMUNI None IX. OLD BUSINESS: Elly Werner was elected chairman and Harvey Checkman was elected vice chairman for 1992. X. NEW BUSINESS: City Traffic Engineer, Glenn Grigg presented information about traffic signals, especially,,.left turns. The signal timing has been changed and the left turn signal time was shortened. However, readjustments have been made where the detectors were not working as desired due to the length of the detectors. The problems seem to be corrected. However, the interconnect is not functioning and will need to replace the ccuputer and software. The commission expressed its approval of the permissive left turn at Portal and Stevens creek Boulevard. n r 77 Regular Neet inn' of Marx 12, 1992 Page 3 XI. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara K. Bum Secretary Mo:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Conmission at the regular meeting of April 9, 1992 , Chair Attest: Dorothy Ca ius, City Clerk min3-12(PS) MDUM OF iiCiW EAR 11 JCrCir= O M paRIC SAMy caqaWICN HELD Apd= 9, 1992 OMOMRENCE ROM A, CITY HALL, , CALI 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: Tote .meeting was called to order by the chair, Elly Werner at 7:30 p.m. II. SALUTE TO THE FIAO The salute was led by the Chair, Elly Werner. III. POLL 9-01 Ctcmmiss$oners Present: Werner, checkman, Molloy, Zande= ComYni.ssia[ers Absent: Stasiak Staff Print: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Per captain Wilson Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Haber, Sheriff's Office: Chief Sporleder, Central Fire District IV. APPROVAL OF MI UrES• Postponed to next meeting. New copies of March mimA es should be sent out to all. V. REPORT EM CENTRAL FIRE' Chief Sporleder reported the preliminary report of the hazardous hillside taskforce has gone to the four city managers' of the west side cities. Cupertino's planning aryl enfornmit efforts have been good. Hazardous areas are small and the fuels are not there. However, Cupertino is adjacent to areas not well prepared and, therefore, in jeopardy. The chief distributed the East Bay Fire Report and the Emergency Preparation C=mJnity Restoration Report for Oakland and Berkely. VI. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE Lieutenant Huber distributed the burglary and WI Stats for March. a ptP®ZC SAFE'S CM94TSSIONmnium Sklar Meeting of April 9, 1992 Page 2 oRAL o�' None VIII. jjR1TrEN CCVMMC TIONS' None IX, OID Bus : alarm lion abr�tt altering the false lice There was lerhY alarm for �. ordinance and/or rwp�� operators y delaying notice to staff are mouse of liability claims and/or to avoid false police agencies because s� culprits away and so burglars alarm fines. Audible alarms . The sheriff's is and ors are seldom respCTM codes to auji ble considering ver � anyone. Oammi because they p ct cally ' aandd txY to determine the .r+easons will tell es alarm to law _nforoement aces. ey that th delay reporting alarms ion and reommendaticM that y,s meets will agendize discuss may be formulated to ange °� . ch described the sheriff's Contract with � Lieutenant Huber services and the we:stside Station's to provide law enforces operations. X. AD7O • The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.m- fly submitted, /Barbara K. Secretary BKB:mdj Approved by the public Safety Commission at the re 11ar meeting of May 14, 1992 El y, er, Chair At Dorothy C ius, City Clerk min4-9(PS) -77 K.A.fir. PUBUC! SAFETY CKNUSSION HELD MY 14, 1992 SCE ROM A, CITY HAIL,, CUPERTINO, allZ tiKM 7:30 P.M. I. CALL Tb ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Elly Werner, at 7:33 p.m. Tz. SAUITE TD THE FIAG The salute to the flag was led by the Chair. III. ROLL L- L: C=missioners Present: Werner, Molloy, Checkman and Zander Ccumissioners Absent: Stasiak Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Lieutenant Huber, Sheriff's Office Chief Sporleder Central Fire District Guests: Bret Borah, Saratoga Public Safety ctuanission IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the April 9, 1992 meeting were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber distributed burglary maps for the months Of April developed by the street on a disc and a GEO base data from the 1990 census data. A new format for reporting monthly activity was endorsed by the ccumission. DUI report for April also distributed females under the age of 30 are increasingly involved in DUI. FJffiaIC: SAFLTY CONUSSICK Mnaym Regular Ngeting of May 14, 1992 VI. REPORT FROM CE3TPRAL FIRE DISTRICT' April fire statistic distributed. West Valley Hazardous Hillside Fire Area task force's report was also distributed. Public education materials regarding fire safety workshops were also distributed. The commission suggested taping the workshop for re-broad casting on the government channel. The ccumission unanimously endorsed the taskforce's recommendation to be presented May la, 1992 to the City Council. VII. ORAL O IUNICATIONS: The chair announced that C)canm.issioner Stasiak will be resigning. VIII. iffial N ltv'ICATIONS None IX. OLD BUSINESS• Staff presented the Police Services Profile report given earlier to the City Channel. Lieutenant Huber demonstrated the new burglar report software. Alternative applications were also discussed. The Ccmmuss on addressed the issue of central alarms systems Lieutenant Huber reported that the Adobe Inn was burglarized three weeks ago and again last week even though it had a silent alarm system. Molloy talked to one alarm cugDany. He didn't feel that policy was freely discussed. Zander contacted Sonatrol & Guardian. Audible alarms are cheaper but they prefer silent alarms. They erKcourage false alarm fines that weed out shoddy installations. A w Security suggested al,-am installation permit be required, thereby getting on record what kind of alarm a business has. The cities of San Ieandro, Hayward and Oakland require audible alarms. Nobody claims to have a delayed reporting policy. The better the service the highest the cost. Elly reported she contacted Crime Alert, First Alarm and Bay Alarm and received lots of information. They prefer audible alarms. False ala:Ln fines should be reasonable. In sum¢nary, there are a variety of services that rely on customer preferences and the amount they arse willing to spend. There is not a valid data base from v4uch to formulate a policy. PUBUC SAFEW OONKMICK MUMS PagUar Meeting of May 14, 1992 14olloy said ru*hjxq indicates the Ommission should do anything. t4erner agrees. checkman believes its an individual business choice. Report from mayor's Lunch: Hiring has been frozen due to budget constraints. sports Center is open and running. General Plan review underway. Parks and Recreation Foundation will try to help with funding special projects. ASAC looking at sign ordinance. S17 Beat will be an uzmoxked car. X. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully mAmitted, Secretary M:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Catmission at the regular meeting of June 11, 1992 I /� ` Ell 1r Attest: Dorothy CorneliuqfCity-Clerk min5-14(PS) �Wll A mnaym OF ra%XUM MEW= OF THS RTBEZC SAFMY CU*MWICN HELD JUNE 11, 1992 cMUEFEWE ROOK A, CnY HALL, anMUM, CTaZXMM 7:30 P.M. I. CALL 70 CRDER: The meeting was called to order by the chair, Elly Werner, at 7:30 p.m. II. SALUTE TO I4iE FLAG• The salute to the flag was led by the Chair. ROIL Ctumissioners Present: Werner, Molloy, Zander and Checkman c=missicners Absent: None Staff Present: Joe Silva Code Enforcement Officer Lieutenant Huber Sheriff's Office Chief Sporleder Central Fire District iv. A_PPRDVAL OF M-.-VJIES. Minutes of the May 14, 1992 meeting were approved as submitted. V. PE DORT FROM THE ffMFFIIS OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber passed out the May 92, Summary Report, and gave a brief description of the report and passed out the new nap of burglary stats. Stats on drunk drivers are up. Cause is unknown at this time according to Lieutenant Huber. Lieutenant Huber also answered some questions regarding the armed robbery and shooting at Valley Green and Reardon. Lieutenant Huber also discussed the Fireman's Chile cook-off and problem with the drinking problems at said event and that if they have a problem again this year they may not issue permits next year. The Chair asked Lieutenant about the booking fees. VI. PoIrL FRCM CENTRAL EIBB DIEE None 6 UBEXC SAFE s IC Regular Meeting of June 11, 1992 Page 2 VII. ORAL CO+MUNICATIC�I.S Chair annourmed Mayor's Luncheon and discussed Fire Survey and indicated the Public Safety Ommnittee and said they are doing good work. Chair also discussed city budget cuts. VIII. WRIT17EN 022MCATIOI�S: Chair passed out the mama from the City Clerk's office regarding uSERIATIM" meetings. Ix. NEW S(JSINF�S: None X. NEV BUSIlaS The Chair would like to be updated at next meeting regarding the cigarette machine ordinance and why there's a hold. Request to be on agenda for July 9, 1992. Mr. Molloy requester a copy of ccmmissionbs working notes on reccumnendations to Goals Oommittee to be sent to Andreas Zander for review. XI. A0.TC�JRI�Il�YT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, f , Jor;eph Silva/".t. Code Enforcement Officer JS:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Ccnmission at the regular meeting of July 9, 1992 Ell eraser, Chair ATTEST: Dorothy Co eli s 1 min6-11(PUBSSAf) City Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUiBLIC SAFETY C01VLMISSION HELL).IUULY 9, 1992 CONFERENCE ROOM A;CITY HALL, CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair,Elly Werner at 7:30 p.m. II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute to the flag was led by the Chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Werner,Checkman,Molloy and Zander Staff'Present: Barbara K.Brown,Assi:,tant to the City Manager Lieutenant Huber,Sheriffs Office Chief Sporleder,Central Fire District Guest: Chris Ryan,Boy Scout IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes for the June 11, 1992 meeting were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber reported that June was very busy with 66 accidents, 66 burglaries and 35 DUI arrests. The accident rate is not up, necessarily, but reports are being taken even for minor incident;. Lt. Huber reported the Sheriffs Office L.1.S.Program is a hot line bulletin board focused on teens to foster better relations between schools and the Sheriffs Office. The chili cookoff raised $120,000 but enough concern was expressed to agendize at the next meeting. Issues included: too much beer for too little cost, managed parking situation, 21 reserves were not enough, timing for cutting off beer sales donation of unused beer tickets to scouts and the "correct message"to the public in terms of drinking,driving and public safety officers. Fourth of July had no major problems. VI. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder agreed the 4th of July was quiet. The impacts of the State Budget could be very difficult for the Fire District. ® Seven Springs Fire Station will have an open house August 28, 1992 from 10 p.m.to noon. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of July 9,1992 Page 2 Vil. ORAL CONUVIMCAMONS: Barbara Brown asked for volunteers for the Country Fes". Vill. WRITTEN QQh2dMCAn0NS: None IX. OLD BUSINESS: Staff reviewed the State and City budgets. x NEW BUSINESS: None )(1. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara K.Brown Secretary BK.B:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of August 13, 1992 Ily Ja�e , hair Attest: Dorothy Cornelius, City Clerk 7 r. min709(PS) ..r t MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD AUGUST 13, 1992 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO,CALIFORN )k 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair,Elly Werner at 7:30 p.m. II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute to the flag was led by the Chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Werner,Checkrwn,Molloy and Zander Staff Present: Joe Silva,Code Enforcement Officer Lieutenant Huber,Sheriff's Office Deputy Chief Mattern,Central Fire IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes for the July 9, 1992 meeting were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber passed out data sheets,showing burglary information relating to map showing the areas burglaries occurred since last report, which now shows address. Lt. Huber discussed areas that showed an increase. Mr. Molloy asked Lt. Huber if there was any way of getting data as to how entries are made? Is there an indication showing a pattern as to time of day or night? VI. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Deputy Chief Mattern passed out fire reports for the month of July 1992 showing increase in service calls which are slightly higher at this time last year. Chief Mattern said there is a high concern for fires this year, especially in the hill side area. Deputy Chief Mattern also showed differences in types of fire works confiscation for the July 4th period. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MWUTES Regular Meeting of August 13, 1992 Page 2 VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None Vill. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None Ix. OLD BUSINESS: No information on State budget. X. NEW BUSINESS: Commission asked Lt. Huber about some of his concerns of the Chile Cook-off. Lt. Huber gave his thoughts of the event and said it was a very big event especially as it relates to beer and wine consumption, getting too commercial, not really involving local fire units. It appears too much drive to sell alcholic beverages. Some booths violated ABC permits. Chair Werner requested that September 10, 1992 meeting be discussed and devoted to Chile Cook-off and invite Vallco Management,Sheriffs Office,Central Fire and the Cook-off Chairman. X1. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully, ,�-5-J 'Silva Code Enforcement Officer JS:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of eptember 10, 1992 Ells erner, chair Attest: Dorothy Cornelius, ity&ri 77 s MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY C0b2aSSION HELD SEPTMSER e, 1992 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair,Elly Werner at 7:55 p.m. II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute to the flag was led by the Chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Werner,Molloy,Checkman and Zander Staff Present: Barbara Brown,Assistant to the City Manager Captain Bob Wilson,Sheriffs Office Lieutenant Huber,Sheriffs Office Chief Doug Sporleder,Central Fire District IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The,ninutes of the August meeting were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber presented the burglary statistics for August. There were 51 DUI arrests. The commission is interested in implementing a public education/awareness program regarding the high cost of DUI arrests to individuals. Commissioners will contact the Sheriffs Office, M.A.D.D. and a judge's clerk to gather information. Staff was asked to contact the traffic engineering division about the short time allowed on left turn signals, after evaluating the signal at Blaney and Stevens Creek in particular. An article will be requested for the Scene announcing the Commission will be taking public input in a fact finding hearing regarding traffic signals, their timing cycles and compliance by motorists and related safety issues. Captain Wilson demonstrated a"currency validator"pen which checks for counterfeit bills. A lengthy discussion was conducted regarding the impacts of the State budget and the current economic conditions. The Sheriffs Office is being cut $1.3 million. The Ce^tral Fire District will lose$2 million. The City will lose approximately$100,000. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of September 8, 1992 Page 2 VI. CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Fire loses are low. Budge impacts will delay purchase of equipment and the remodeling of the Monta Vista Station. An EPA self-funded clean-up fund will be depleted. Staff was asked to confine that sales tax was received from the Chili Cook-off sponsors. VII. ORAL COMMUMCATIONS: None 'I1I. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None IX. OLD BUSINESS: None X. NEW BUSINESS: None Xi. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. 0Re t f a IC. Brown Secretary BKB:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the r neeti of O ber 8, 1992 Attest: y�' er, 'hainman Dorothy Corn us,City Clerk min9-8(PS) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD OCTOBER 8, 1992 CONt ERENCE ROLL s A.CITY HALL,CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Elly Werner,at 7:35 p.m. II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The flag%dute was led by the Chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Werner,Molloy,Checkman and Zander Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown,Assistant to the City Manager Sergeant Paul Pricket, Sheriffs Office IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September minutes we►e approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: September statistics were distributed. Sergeant Prickett described Halloween precautions, commercial burglary strategies and bike safety enforcement focus. There was general discussion cf an Asian cultural liaison. VI. CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: September fire statistics were distributed. VII. ORAL, COMMUNICATIONS: Request for citizen assistance if anything suspicious in commercial areas after closing hours. 4 9 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 8, 1992 Page 2 VIII. WRITTEN COWWNICATIONS: Discussion of the memo received from Councilmember Wally Jean regarding a City computer network. It gets complicated fast and can be spectacularly expensive. It was felt there were no technical obstacles,but a number of administrative issues. It was suggested that the net with a"gateway"could be accessible"to the entire world". Uses for public safety were also identified. IX, OLD BUSINESS: DUI-Individual costs were identified as follows: Fines$800-$1700 Educational programs$105 -$225 Weekend work costs$180 Insurance costs 3 years following conviction averaged$3500 Add lawyer fees M.A.D.D. hasn't responded to inquires. More information will be brought back to next meeting. Staff aiscussed traffic signal timing. The public is being invited to November's meeting to discuss the public safety issues involved. Staff reported sales tax reports covering the period of the chili cook-off have yet to be recev-A. As information becomes available,it will be forwarded to the commission. X. NEW BUSINESS: None 0 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meek of October 8, 1992 Page 3 XI. ADJOURNMENT: The messing was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully, Barbara K. Brown Secretary BKB:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Cocinussion at the regular Ong of November 12, 1992 Attest: orothy Cornelius,Ci'y Clerk min104(PS) M RIM MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD NOVEMBER 12, 1"2 CONFERENCE ROOM A,CITY HALL,CUPERTINO,CALIFORNUA 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chs. umi,Elly Werner at 7:30 p.m. 1I. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the Chairman. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners'-'resent: Werner,Checkman,Molloy and Zander Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown,Assistant to the City Manager Captain Bob Wilson,Sheriffs Office Chief Doug Sporleder,Central Fire District IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The October minutes were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Wilson distributed the October police statistics. Commercial burglaries have increased from ten in September to thirty in October. Windows are being smashed at retailers that do not have alarm systems. Cash only is being taken. There has also been a lot of school activity. Halloween was quiet. VI. REPOT FROA'..(CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Statistics for October were distributed. October, Fire Protection Month, involved 32 assemblies in 20 schools as well as contests and a major public information campaign. V11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: R None Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of November 12, 1992 Page 2 VIII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None IX. OLD BUSINESS. Members of the public were asked to comment on traffic signal timing cycles. Gordon Frolic: Stevens Creek Bea levard and De Anna Boulevard traffic signals should be are not synchronized. 'nv intersection on Stevens Crock Boulevard at Stelling does not have efficient timing cycles. But a major concern is the intersection of Bubb and McCiellan. The signal design is poor and preference is given to Results Way traffic creating an unimaginable jam. A further recommendation is to remove all barriers to traffic flow. Stelling Road and Rainbow traffic is also inefficiently managed. Reza: Identified himself as a traffic signal technician who lives in Cupertino. He identified the intersection of Homestead and De Anza as a problem because of short cycles. He recommended 4-5 second extensions for turning movement signal cycles. Bob Timp.,erman: Identified himself as a traffic engineer with the City of Sunnyvale who resides in Cupertino. He was an interested observer. Sunnyvale manages traffic coordination differently than Cupertino, but the situations are different and so are the congestion management philosophies. There is no one right answer. Don Frolic: Former elected official and member of the most recent traffic reduction committee. A major emphasis nkxds to be placed on coordination of the traffic signal system. Staff and City Council need to give a lot of attention and oversight. The traffic interconnect requires a computer programming expert because the solution is very complicated. Although the commute hours will be difficult because of the volume, the non-commute hours could he more -,,ucccssful. Also, attention should be paid to the street striping done at the post office. A better solution is required. Red light violations occur when drivers are frustrated with the system. ® Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of November 12, 1992 Page 3 Don Barnett: As a bicyclist, concern was expressed that a minimum cycle time be adequate for bikes to clear an intersection. Currently some cycles are too short. There is also concern for pedestrians, many of whom are school children. Free right turning where autos fail to stop first are dangerous. Jose Mar iconi. Identified himself as a traffic signal techniciar_who came out of his own intere:'t. Cupertino's is a good system but it could be utilized better. The timing for left hand turns is short. Suggested use of"traffic response coordination" rather than "time response coordination". Dave Clelland: Identified himself as a traffic signal maintenance technician. Suggested that the signal system is being underutilized. After the peak times, the signal cycles don't need to be as efficient and they can be kinder to people. Gordon Frolic urged the Commission not to loose sight of the local street lights, i.e. Bubb and McClellan. A letter from Marjory Mancuso was read. She expressed concern about De Anza Boulevard and Lazaneo particularly relating to left turns. She suggested a blinking red arrow. Commissioner Checkman reported he had called Public Works with information about intersection problems. To date nothing had changed. Staff will request copies of the recommendations w►-;ch came from the previous Traffic Reduction Committee. Don Frolic warned that things will not get better with the completion of Highway 85 especially with metering ramp signals. December loth the Commission will again discuss and develop the fact finding involving the topic of traffic signal tuning cycles. The public is most welcomed. Public Safely Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of November 12, 1992 Page 4 Perhaps by January the Commission will be ready to discuss the topic with the City's tc-chnical staff. The information requested from M.A.D.D_ about individual costs involved in a D.U.I. arrest was not particularly useful. The Commission will request a short teaser in the December So=asking citizens to not drink and drive. X. NEW BUSINESS: Alone XI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfiilly, � Barbara K.Bro� Secretary BKB:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of December 10, 1992 :--Werner, Chairman Attest: :--Werner, Ss Cornelius,city rr Dorothy Co Y Cle mint 1-12(PS) 1 1 y ei��• c�S MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD DECEMBER 10, 1992 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Elly Werner. IL SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the Chairman. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Werner, Checkman and Zander Staff. Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Captain Bob Wilson, Sheriffs Department Guests: Gordon Frolich IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Wilson's report of the November's commercial burglaries were down to 12 from October's high of 30. However, neighboring cities are experiencing large numbers of commercial burglaries. Shoplifting numbers are also up which is typical this time of-ear. Captain Wilson reported the factors surrounding the 1-5 Bandits" robbery of Barron's Jewelry and a subsequent attempted robbery at Maxies Jewelry. As a result of these two incidents, Vallco has hired a sheriffs deputy to be located exclusiv.1y at Vallco. There were flash flood warnings this evening. "Avoid the 13" campaign begins December 15, 1992. Monta Vista High School has been experiencing incidents of violence and increased drug use. Authorities are actively seeking resolution to these problems. A Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of December 10, 1992 Page 2 VI, REPORT FROM CENTRAL,FIRE: No report. VU. ORAL.COMMUNICATION& None VIII. V!/I rffEN COMMUNICATIONS: A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was received requesting specific notice to the business community of traffic issues being addressed. Gordon Frolich will help to keep the Chamber informed as their representative. IX. OLD BUSINESS: The commission focused the issues about traffic signal timing cycles. What exactly is the problem being addressed and is it a safety issue. Consensus was reached that the signal timing had created a sense that there was a threat to people and property. The volume and diversity of that traffic is difficult for people. If the situation can be managed, or managed better, the public can feel safer. The commission will continue to gather information and opinions until it is comfortable in defining the issues and will establish priorities, where possible, as to actions to be taken that can make an impact. In January, city staff will be requested to share their appraisal of the situation. Chamber representatives would also be attending. There was general discussion around the pedestrian flow at Mary Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Pedestrian issues will be addressed by the commission in the near future. Gordon Frolich will write a letter to the editor of the Courier encouraging people to attend the commission meetings addressing the issues of traffic signal timing. Staff will make sure the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer know there will be public input as well. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of December 10, 1992 Page 3 X. INEW BUSINESS: None XL ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully, Barbara K. Bro Secretary BKB:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the ,,t-egular meeting of January 14, 1993 rElly mer,�Chairman Attest: rothy Cornelius, City CIA minI2-10(PSj PUBLIC��SIFE!'St1WM ISSION 7 of 7 985- 99 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JANUARY 14, 1993 CONFERENCE ROO1Vi►,A,CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Elly Werner. H. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the Chairman. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Elly Werner, Harvey Checkman, Andrew Zander Absent: Hank Molloy Barbara K. Brown Guests: Rollin Swanson, Saratoga Public Safety 0 Nicholas Szabo, City of Cupertino Mayor Gordon Frolich and Dean Skeels Staff- Bert Viskovich, Public Works Director Glenn Grigg, Traffic Engineer Joe Silva, Code Enforcement Officer IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber passed out the crime report for the month of December 1992. Commercial burglaries are lower in the month of December but that auto burglaries have increased in the Stev-.ns Creek and Miller Avenue area. Auto accidents have increased over 1991. Avoid 13 arrests were down this year compared to the same period in 1991. Lieutenant Huber discussed various cases involving juveniles at several high schools. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of January 14, 1993 Page 2 V1. REPORT, ,'QM CENTRAL FIRE: No report, V11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None V1H. WRIT-FEN COMMUNICATIONS: None IX. OLD BUSINESS: Elly We!mer opened up discussion regarding traffic signal timing. Mr. Frolich did not hax,.- time to write a letter to the editor. He was disappointed that the Chamber did not have a greater response. Mr. Frolich reiterated his comments of November 12, 1992. Primary discussion tonight focused on the 280 off-ramp onto Stevens Creek,'De Anza Blvd. Elly Werner discussed problems with left turn lanes. They are not allowing enough time to make turns. Bert Viscovich explained the steps that have been taken to correct problems at traffic lights particularly short cycles and/or long runs in one direction to short runs in other directions. He also discussed the reasons why some lights were running short cycles. Mr. Viskovich said as of December 15, 1992, the short left turn cycles have been corrected. As far as inter-connect system, it will be sometime before it is set according to the time plans. It is unknown at present, when staff will be available to work on it daily. A county-wide congestion management group is being formed to help community traffic congestion problems. Mr. Checkman asked if consideration has been given to bringing in an expert in the field of traffic congestion resolution for consultation. This is a budget issue. But it also does not address the constantly changing traffic patters unless it is ongoing consultation. X. NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Szabo said there may be discussion in the future as to a possibility of getting additional staff for the traffic engineer department. Elly Wernei-stated that something needs to be done to make the public feel safe with traffic signal systems, C. Werner moved and it was seconded that traffic problem be on the February 1993 agenda, to discuss additional possible solutions to some traffic control problems and requested Mr. Frolich to see if he can get small businesses to attend to see what problems they feel traffic may be causing to their business. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of January 14, 1993 Pagc. 3 XL A®JOURM ENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully, 'Jd ilva "'—�Code Enforcement Officer JS:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of February 11, 1993 7 Ell @rner, Chairman Attest: orothy Cornelius, City WCIdrk min l-14(PS) � MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1"3 CONFERENCE ROOM A,CITY HALL,CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. L CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was culled to order by the Chair, Elly Werner. H. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Elly Werner, Harvey Checkman, Hank Molloy and Andrew Zander Staff: Barbara K. Brown, Secretary Captain Wilson, Sheriffs Office Lieutenant(Huber, Sheriffs Office ® Hal Hendrix, Central Fire District Gordon Frolich and Greg Lee IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes approved with correction under New Business. V. REPORT FROM TIME SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Wilson reported January was a busy month including a homicide. Burglary statistics for January were distributed. Other police activities in January were mentioned. The week of March ?5 hazmat capabilities will be exercised. The Sheriffs Department is planning to offer a Citizen's Academy and a Teen Academy which would introduce an overview of the Sheriffs Department and its operations to participants. A vehicle safety inspection program and a spectacular car crash program were also discussed. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular M:xting of February 11, 1993 Page 2 VI. FIRE REPORT: January fire statistics were delayed due to changing formats. Hal Hendrix heads the County Fire activities including weed abatement, plan checking new buildings and hillside protection programs. Mr. Hendrix reported on the accomplishments of the Hillside Task force Committee recommendations. Class A roofs are required in the hillsides. Public education programs are under way and brush clearance from 30 feet around buildings are requested. VU. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Staff reported on the earthquake proofing and flood control measures at Stevens Creek Dam. VIIH. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None LX. OLD BUSINESS: The level of public interest in traffic signal timing was disappointing. Traffic projections will accompany the General Plan and are being accumulated by the Congestion Management Agency. Free right turns and pedestrian safety issues will be addressed in the future. The City Council's policy regarding attendance was reviewed. The Chair announced the hope for the vacancy on the commission to be filled before the March meeting. X. NEW BUSINESS: None ® Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of February 11, 1993 Page 3 XL ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully, Barbara K. Br v,m Secretary BKB:mdj Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting March 11, 1993 �1- 6r, Chairman Attest- orothy Corneli,.is, City ler mint-II(PS) x FIT ® MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE ® PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD MARCH 11, 1993 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL,CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. L CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair,Elly Werner. 111. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the Chairman. IM ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Elly Werner, Harvey Checkman, Han Molloy and Catherine McAuliffe Absent: Andrew Zander Staff Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Captain Wilson, Sheriffs Office Chief Sporleder, Central Fire District Terry Mullen, Probation Officer Gordon Frolich IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Burglary statistics for February distributed. Residential burglaries were up, auto burglaries were down. Auto accidents were higher due to rainy weather. The fire marshall and the sheriffs office will jointly conduct inspections of crowded drinking establishments on St. Patrick's Day. High visibility should be a deterrence to DUI's. Captain Wilson also reported a deputy sheriff was arrested for burglary. VI. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder reported training underway specifically related to Incident Command Systems and civil rioting. He also reported on two house fires resulting 1 in serious injuries. The Hug-a-Bear program distributes stuffed bears to help calm children(and others) in emergency situations. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Mt ;,ing of March 11, 1993 Page 2 VIL ORAL C01MMUNICATIONS: Mayor Szabo ,_-quested that the Public Safety Commission write to Kaiser requesting cooperation in solving the truck noise problems. Commissioner Molloy will draft a letter for the commissions approval. VIII. W11177TEN COMMUNICATIONS: None IX. OLD BUSINESS• Harvey Checkman was elected Chair and Andy Zander was elected Vice Chair. Terry Mullen, the Probation Officer responsible for the Youth Outreach Program. in Cupertino explained the program. What began as a diversion program for kids at 25 schools has evolved into a prevention program as well. The program is equally funded by the City, the Probation Department, Cupertino Union School District and Fremont Union High School District. The truancy court was described. Its importance is essential to prevention. There is a direct correlation between truancy and later delinquency. The focus is on the very earliest school years where parents are generally responsible for non-attendance. All the agencies involved are being more proactive because theres a p►ace to refer the problems and something is dope. Furthermore the referring agency is kept informed and involved. A lettei from the Commissioner endorsing this program will be drafted. The Smooth Operator Program was referred to staff and will be agendized IGr' April. X. NEW BUSINESS: None 4P Public Safety Conunission Minutes Regular Meeting of March 11, 1993 Page? %1, ADJ®URN_M N : Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m Respectfully Submitted, Barbara K. Brown Secretary Approved by the Public Safety Commissioner at the regular meeting of April 8, 1993 HarveyMckm�an, Chairman Attest Do:othy Co lius, City Clerk min3-11(PS) r 77,MT,"M Mr MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD APRIL 9, 1993 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Harvey Checkman. IL SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Werner, McAuliffe, Molloy,Zander and Checkman Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Captain Wilson, Sheriffs Office Lieutenant Huber, Sheriffs Office Guests: A] Philips IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were amended to show Commissioner Zander as "not present". V. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Wilson reported there have been three recent bank robberies. He also reported that a conference on community policing was held that was jcintly sponsored by the Departments of Justice and Education. Two video tapes shown at the conference have been ordered and will be agendized for the June meeting. Lt. Huber distributed the March burglary statistics. Public Safety agencies are positioned to respond, if necessary to the Rodney King trial outcome. V1. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: No report. W11111111,"MR,1119 - 11�-11 111.1 .111-11- 1 - T11 Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of April 8, 1993 Page 2 VU. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None V11L WRMEN COMMUNICATIONS: None IX. OLD BUSINESS: A draft of a letter to Kaiser requesting their attendance at the May meeting was approved to be sent. The chair will draft a letter to the City Council commending the Youth Outreach Program. The "Smooth Operator" program will be agendized for the May meeting. The commission reviewed its role in addressing traffic signal concerns and felt there had been a positive impact. The signals are functioning better, but the issue will come up again; it always has. The last item of old business was the general plan and EIR review and comments. Editorial and grammatical suggestions will be forwarded directly to the planners. There was some question as to the ARK ordinance that had been drafted and whether or not it has been adopted. The commission will hold an adjourned meeting Tuesday, April 20th at 7:30 p.m. to provide additional comments. If there is no quorum, the chair will let staff know before the meeting. X. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. A]Philips suggested to ;he commission that wheelchair safety should be addressed. Recommendations from the Sheriffs Office will be requested speci21ca)h.-for consistency of uses and standardization. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of April 8, 1993 Page 3 The 1993 workplan will include: Kaiser Truck Noise - May Bike Lanes-Wheelchair and Pedestrian Safety - Tune Air Quality Policing - September Non-point Source Program - October XL ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. until April 20, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in conference room A. Respectfully submitted: Barbara K. Brown Secretary Approved by the Public Safety Commissioner at the regular meeting of May 13, 1993 Harvey Che6kmpChairman Attest: 4�Lz Dorothy Corn us, City Clerk min4-8(PS) MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD APRIL 20, 1993 CONFERENCE ROOM A,CITY HALI,CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 5:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: A quorum of commissioners was not present. The meeting could not come to order. Respectfully submitted P at -�aK. Br Secretary V+� MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD MAY 13, 1993 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL,CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 A.M. I. CALL TO QJR—a R: The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Harvey Checkman. I1. SALITTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the chair. Ili. ROLL ALL: Commissioners Present: Werner, McAuliffe, Molloy, Zander and Checlanan Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Sporleder, Central Fire District Lieutenant Huber, Sheriffs Office Guests: Al Philips,Mark McKenna and Earl Bouse IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber reported that burglaries have been up significantly in all categories. Lieutenant Huber introduced Lieutenant Bill Slack who is the swing shift watch commander for the entire County. Lieutenant Slack could not stay. The Community Academy, an eleven week training course for citizens, has begun. VI. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder reported on the fire at Kaiser in April. There was little of value lost in the abandon office structure. Central Fire has been busy with Operation Outreach in the schools, Hazardous Hillside Workshops, I eAnza Days booth and the Chamber's Country Festival. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of May 13, 1993 Page 2 VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The chair attended the Mayor's luncheon. He also encouraged attendance at the Sheriffs facilities open house. VHI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None IX OLD BUSINESS: Kaise;'s representatives, Mark McKenna and Earl Bouse introduced themselves. They gave a historical narrative of the cement facilities and explaining the current operations. The housing put it in the mid 1970's and has been impacted by the cement facilities in particular the truck noise. In 1980, Kaiser upgraded the facilities and installed soundwalls where the neighbors so desired, the cement out put has been capped at 1.6 tons per year(same output as 1957) and the speed limit is 35 miles per hour. Kaiser has hired a sound expert to study the situation and recommend mitigation measures. Road repairs have been made. The sheriffs office has used radar to enforce the speed limit. Lieutenant Hub:.,, has a computer print out of vehicular accidents in the Kaiser truck route area for the last two years. There was only one serious accident. Kaiser is proposing a photo radar to monitor truck traffic and speed at a cost of $80,000. The commission expressed its appreciation for Kaiser's efforts and asked that Kaiser keep working with the truckers. Staff was requested to forward the Smooth Operator informiation to the Public Information Officer. Adak WPM Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of May 13, 1993 Page 3 X. NEW BUSINESS: The chair will draft a letter commending Cindy Diep which can be presented June 7th in cooperation with Central Fire. Such a public ceremony would be welcomed by the Diep family. X1. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Barbara K. Brown Secretary Approved by the Public Safety Conunissioner at the regular meeting of June 10, 1993 Harver)'Checkman, Chairman Attest: orothy 4 Cornelius, City jtl ert mir5-13(PS) .R MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD DUNE 10, 1"3 CONFERENCE ROOM A,CITY ,CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO OP.I:•ER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Harvey Checkman. II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Checkman, Molloy, McAuliffe,Werner and Zander Staff Present: Barbara K. Brown, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Sporleder, Central Fire District Lieutenant Huber, Sheriffs Office IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber explained the Career Criminal Apprehension Program (CLAP). Grant funding for a computer tracking program has a promise of"big things" in the future. Recently, the Sheriffs Office has made some significant arrests. A genuine endorsement of the Community Academy was made by the chair and Lieutenant Huber. The `amily violence section will be requested by the commission for presentation in the Fall. VI. REPORT FROM THE CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: None VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None ......... .... Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of June 10, 1993 Page 2 VIII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: The chair circulated the changing school hours for Fremont Union High School District. IX OLD BUSINESS: None X. NEW BUSINESS: Glenn Grigg, Cicy Traffic Engineer, was introduced to discuss bike and pedestrian safety with the goal of making it safer for bicyclist to r►de in Cupertino. Bikes need to be operated legally and safely as well as the infrastructure needs to be user - friendly. City has been creating a physical environmea', for bikes i.e. lanes, detectors for left turns and traffic signals. Accident statistics for bike and for pedestrian accidents were distributed. Public information should be made available to the major employers which are doing congestion management programs and encouraging biking to work. Education continues to be the issue. There's no record of a wheelchair/auto accident. Bollinger/DeAnza and Pacifica/DeAnza intersections were identified as having pedestrian crossing problems. Sidewalks and sidewalk repair programs seem essential to pedestrian safety. In particular, McClellan Road, Bubb Road, Kirwin Drive and Monta Vista. Monta Vista Design Guidelines may intentionally not include sidewalks. Staff will be asked to the July 8, 1993 meeting for clarification of sidewalk programs. Next meeting bike safety videos will be shown. .. N «. 5 .4 Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of June 10, 1993 Page 3 XI_ ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully subn-itt`e�d BarbC. Brown Secretary Approved by the Public Safety Commissioner at the regular meeting of July S, 1993 V cja�",-V. Harvey eckman, Chairman Attest: � Doroth Cornelius,y City Cler L mine-10(PS) J e b t = tL � µ • v �1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELL) JULY 8, 1993 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the chair, Harvey Checkman at 7:30 p.m. II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present: Zander, Molloy,Werner,McAuliffe, and Checkman. Staff present: Barbara K. Brown, General Services Manager Bert Viskovich, Director of Public Works Captain Bob Wilson, Sheriffs Office Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire District IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE : Captain Wilson distributed crime statistics for May and June. He also reported on the steps taken to prevent any distributing incidents at Cupertino Nigh School during summer school. VI. REPORT FROM TINE CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: Chief Sporleder reported the 4th of July was a minor event even in terms of confiscated fireworks. The Chili Cook-off was held successfully in San Jose due largely to excellent c.,)ntrol of the alcohol. Chief Sporleder also reported CFPD was spared cutbacks ;n State revenues. Hillside education programs are being conducted to address ti).'high fire danger in the summer. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of July 8, 1993 Page 2 VII. OLD BUSINESS: None VIII. tENV BUSINESS: Bert Viskovich addressed various philosophies about the installation of sidewalks at the time of developmcnt. The piece meal approach has major short comings because there's not a consistently engineered design and doesn't provide walkway if incomplete. If sidewalks are required only when adjacent to existing sidewalk, the problems occur. The best solution is to design and install sidewalks at one time. This is best financed through the assessment district. Monta Vista, in particular, needs width to install sidewalks even for pedestrian safety. Property owners would have to give up front yards and parking to create space for sidewalks. Specific discussion centered on Orange Avenue. Children walking to school in the street create a public safety problem. Speed bumps still don't separate the kids from the vehicles and stop signs give kids a false security. Sidewalks are installed in Monta Vista when there's a subdivision because it is urban development. The future demands sidewalks as transportation when encouraging people to get out of the*-cars to relieve traffic congestion. The issues around widening McClellan are a simple ni.mter of costs. The project will be reviewed in the city's capital improvement budget in February. The commission was to recommend that it be programmed for funding -- about one million dollars. The commission also wished to revisit Monta VisWs pedestrian circulation especially as it relates to children walking to school. Staff requested to invite Neva Mills to the August meeting. Ms. Mills is a citizen trying to persuade the residents to provide a walkway of path for children along Orange Avenue. Bollinger and De Anza pedestrian issues also discussed. The sidewalks along South De Anza are too close to moving traffic. Relocating the sidewalks is a cost issue. P,,�ayor Szabo joined the commission. The Operation Rescue demonstrations for next week were discussed Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of July 8, 1993 Page 3 Ix. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: A letter from Kaiser regarding,-.00peration with RANT for a sound study was distributed. Staff will invite RAINT representatives to next meeting. X. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None X1. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting Adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara K. BrovT�----' Secretary Approved by the Public Safety Commissioner at the regular meeting of August 12, 1993 Harvey Cfiickman, Chairman Attes': Kim Smith Cit3 Clerk saflo(codc) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD AUGUST 12, 1993 CONFERENCE ROOM A,CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL. TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the vice chair,Andy Zander at 7:30 p.m. II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the vice chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: 'Lander, Molloy, Werner and McAuliffe Commissioner Absent: Checkman Staff Present: Joseph Silva, Representing Barbara Brown Lieutenant Huber, Sheriffs Office Guests: Al Phillips and Dorothy Cunningham IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lieutenant Huber passed out monthly burglaries, accidents and DUI Stats and also advised of arresting two (2) Asians involved in residential burglaries. Report of burglaries .)ow show address, time, date and items taken. Mr. Phillips questioned Lt. Huber regarding possible burglaries in Westacres area. Lt. Huber explained how patrols function and how hard it is to cover every area as well as they would like to. I.t. Huber also advised the commissioners on different activities in area, i.e, rape case on Rumford, found 6 molatove Cocktails in bushes at Peach Blossom. New Data Base system was discussed. Discussed sheriffs 952 program to start on Tuesdays from September 93 to July 94. Discussed topics that will be covered 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for schedule information. Number to call will be furnished,hopefully at next meeting. VI. REPORT FROM THE CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: None Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of August 12, 1993 Page 2 VIT. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None VTII. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS* None IX. OLD BUSINESS: Noted Kaiser communication. No representative relating to bicycle/pedestrian safety attended. Will discuss in future. X. NEW BUSINESS: Lieutenant Huber informed the commissioners that Pat Jocius has left the city. She will be missed. Hank Molloy suggested discussing the Emergency Plan at the next meeting. Leaf Blowers will be discussed at a later date. Commissioner Molloy is currently doing research on leaf blowers. X1. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I tJo eph T. Silva Code Enforcement Officer Approved by the Public Safety Commissioner at the re uI meeting of September 9, 1993 —t li Harvey Checkman hairman Attest: Kim Smith City Clerk min8-12(PS) ,r MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD SEPTEMBER 9, 1993 CONFERENCE ROOM A,CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the chair,Harvey Checkman. 11. SALUTE TO THE FLAG:: The salute was led by the chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Zander,Molloy,Werner,McAuliffe,Checkman Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Barbara K.Brown,General Services Manager Capt.Wilson,Sherif s Department Lt.Huber,Sheriffs Department Chief Sporledcr,Central Fire Guests: Pam Levins IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lt. Huber reported that several burglars have been apprehended recently. Capt Wilson reported there were community meetings following some problems with guns and youth on Poppy Way. The Community Police Academy will begin again on September 15th at 6:00pm. The patrol Division Guidebook was distributed to the co►nmissioners. CAD dispatching is fully operable. VI. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT: The new statistical report format is being refined. A list of the Public Education Services being offered was distributed. The week of October 9th is Fire Prevention Week. 35 elementary schools will be involved with the district this week. ETNA Insurance will be giving th District an Arson Detection Dog and provide the train- ing for both the dog and the investigator. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Suzanne Sanders,Principal of Lincoln School,reported to Commissioner Zander that traffic congestion a 3:05 at McClelian and Bubb was a nightmare. The concern was relayed to the City Traffic Engineer. W Z� Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of September 9, 1993 Page 2 Vill. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Staff distributed a letter from Kaiser to the S.O. regarding extra patrol on Stevens Creek. IX. OLD BUSINESS: Staff will distribute the Emergency Plan to the commissioners as working document to review and bring issues and/or suggestions to the n.-xt meeting. Pam Levins,representing Monta Vista neighborhoods regarding pedestrian safety spoke to the commission. Traffic along Orange Ave.and Byrne Ave. has increased steadily and so has the population of children walking and living in the neighborhood. The request was that the commission endorse the closure of Orange at Alcazar and San Fernando at Byrne. Werner moved and Zander seconded that the commission send a written recommendation to the City Council to close Orange at Almaden or Alcazar and to close Byrne at San Fernando for pedestrian safety purposes. It was passed unanimously. Commissioner Zander will draft the findings and word the recommendation to be forwarded to the City Council via the Traffic Division. It was suggested and agreed to Table the Kaiser noise issue until the sound study is completed Staff will send a letter to Kaiser to advise them. X. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Molloy was unable to find data regarding particulates from leaf blowers and air pollution. Localized pollution enforcement is very difficult. Staff will send what data has been collected about other communities and attempts to regulate leaf blowers. )G. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara K.Bro%in— General Services manager Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of October 14, 1993 A, ,2!J) Harvey Choman,Chair Attest: Kim Smith City Clerk CITY H OF CUPERTINO PUBLIC NOTICE The Public Safety Commission Meeting scheduled for November 11, 1993, will not be held due to observance of a national holiday. The next regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission will be held 0 Thursday, December 9, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room A located at 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, California If you have any questions regarding the Public safety Commission meetings, please call Maria Jimenez at 2524505 Dated this 2 - 1Wt12f 199-5. MAria Jimenez,Recording retary MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD DECEMBER 9, 1993 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL IQ ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Harvey Checkman. 11. SALUTE 10 THE FLAG: The salute was led by the Chair.- Ill. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Checkman, Molloy, McAuliffe, Zander and Werner Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Joe Silva, Code Enforcement Officer Captain Wilson, Sheriffs Department Chief Sporleder, Central Fire District Guest: Jerry Muldy IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THESHERIFF'S-OFFICE: Captain Wilson reported that the Status Report System is now working and is presently being tested to make sure data entry and return is correct. He stated that the sheriffs department needs funds for a new lap top system. There are no funds available at this time. Activities for November were at a calm level, however, the month cf December is already picking up. Captain Wilson discussed auto burglary around Homestead Road and Homestead Court. Nine auto burglars were arrested. Deputy Boker arrested a DUI in front of Monta Vista High School, who damaged a patrol car window. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of December 9, 1993 Page 2 Vl. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder presented the October Fire report for the City of Cupertino. He discussed the assistance from Central Fire to the southern California fires, five vehicles and their crews were part of a strife force. There were a total of 1,000 vehicles from the state to help southern California fires, including 7,000 men. Chief Spodeder also discussed Elly Werner's request for fire safety presentations to Seniors in Cupertino and hope to have a program set-up soon. Chief Sporleder discussed the expansion of Monta Vista and Stevens Creek stations in the future. Vli. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None Vill. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIQNS: None IX. OLD BUSINESS: Chair Checkman discussed his visit at the Kaiser photo-radar demonstration. He met with Public Works about closing Orange Avenue. There will be more studies of the Orange Avenue area before any direct action will be taken. Chair Checkman suggested further discussion at next meeting when more data is available. Chair Checkman stated the Emergency Plan document Control will be discussed later. Request traffic engineer t;, look at left turn lanes from Pacifica west bound to southbound DeAnza. X. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion about inviting bike shop owners to the January meeting to discuss possible bike safety programs. Request Barbara Brown to invite bike shop owners to meeting. Elly Werner requested a copy of Mountain View's graffiti law be acquired and have discussion at next meeting about graffiti volume. Char Checkman suggested discussing meeting with sheriffs representatives at next meeting. MQ Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of December 9, 1993 Page 2 XI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted ` oe Ova Code Enforcement Officer Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of January 13, 1994 Ha eCheckman, Chair Attest: Kim Smith City Clerk 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JANUARY 13, 1994 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFOANIA 7:3tt P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the chair, Harvey Checkman. 11. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the chair. Ill. OR LL CALL: Commissioners Present: Zander, Molloy, Werner, McAuliffe, Checkman Commissioners Absent: None :Taff Present: Barbara K. Brown, General Services Manager Lt. Huber, Sheriffs Department Chief Spor►eder, Central Fire Bill Hardwicke, Central Fire IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: The computerization of the monthly statistical reports are still being refined. Vice President Gore's visit went well although it created a significant traffic jam. City net wii' get access to the Smithsonian data files. Soon the S.O. will have things available with City Net. Police Academy Youth Program begins 1/19/94 for about 15 students. A passive/active breathe analyzer was also demonstrated. Deputy Whittington won't be available. Staff will request her partner, Deputy Johnson. Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of January 13, 1994 Page 2 VI. REPORT FROM QENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder introduced Officer Bill Hardwicke and "Dolph" the flammable sniffing arson investigating dog, Officer Hardwicke explained the training program for he and the dog. Chief Sporieder also distributed to each Commissioner a copy of the Year Book. October and November statistics distributed. Vil. ORAL COM UNICATIONS: None Vill. WRITTEN CPMMUfHCATIQNS: None IX. OLD BUSINESS: Graffiti, is it a problem? It seems that 11 Huber and Sgt. Prickett do not think it is a big problem, but the real issue is whether or not we have the tools to "nip it in the bud" before it becomes something that grows by its own existence. Officer Johnson of the S.O. will be invited to t;-,e next meeting and will be asked to show a video describing the problem. Is it art? Is it to be destructive? Is it to delineate "gang" territory? Probably not gangs here. Probably vandalism. Lt. Huber announced the Life Savers 12 Conference will be held in March in Washington D.C. The commission expressed its concern that it was not informed of a formal organization of a Committee. Since no Bike shop representatives attended the meeting as invited, perhaps the issue should be referred to the newly organized committee. The commission would like to request the Council Member Burnett attend one of its meetings (March) to discuss ihe scope of bike issues, especially safety k. ,7 °" Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of January 13, 1994 Page 3 Document control for the Emergency Plan will be managed through the resolution number associated with any changes. The McClellan Road improvements recommendation will go to the City Council along with the Capital Improvement Program. Staff will ask the traffic engineer to consider replacing and enhancing the box dots at the Pacifica/DeAnza intersection. X. NEW BUS MESS: None XI. ADJOURNMENT: Tile meeting was adjourned at Respectfully submitted, -Barbara K. Brown General Services Manager Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of February 10, 1994 Harvey eckman, Chair Attest: ,�� Kim Smith City Clerk mint-13(win) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD APRIL 14, 1994 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the chair,Andy Zander. II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Zander,Molloy,McAuliffe,Checkman and Corr Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Barbara K.Brown,General Services Manager IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFFS OFFICE: No report. V1. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: No report V111. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The chair reported he had attended the Mayor's Lunch. The graffiti issue was discussed. The chair reaffirmed that graffiti was not an issue; but acknowledged that some perceived it as such. Commissioner McAuliffe reported that the next Sheriffs Academy will begin June 16,1994 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A Spring Fling invitation was distributed for May 23. OLD BUSINESS: The chair reported that he and Commissioner Checkman had attended the Revenue Projection and Capital Improvements Program meeting March 17, 1994 to advocate the scheduling of the project to improve McClellan between Stelling and De Anza. The Public Works Director argued against scheduling the improvements, due to costs, until the impacts of Highway 85 can be determined when it opens to the public in October. X. NEW BUSINESS: The commission discussed the work program for the nest year. The following issues will be addressed: 1. Earthquake Preparedness 2. Non Point Source pollutio-D program 3. Md-day and week-end traffic 4. Pedestrian and Bike safety especially including crossing guards 5. Limiting the occupancy allowed in some residential zones 6. Use of Public Access TV to promote public safety issues. Stall'Hill invite Lavenia Millar to the May meeting to discuss the city's environmental programs XI_ ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at&45 PM. Respectfully submitted, 'Barbara K. Brown General Services manager Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of November 11, 1993 �V 1� Andrew Zander Attest: / Kim Smith City Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD MAY 12, 1994 CONFERENCE ROOM. A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the chair,Andy Zander. Il. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the chair. ILL ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Zander,Molloy,and Corr Commissioners Absent: McAuliffe and Checkman StatT Present: Barbara K. Brown,General Services Manager Lt.Jim Huber, Sheriffs Department Chief Doug Sporleder,Central Fire IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as corrected Non-Point Program to be changed to Non-Point Pollution Program.. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Lt.Huber reported that De Anza Public Access TV is producing tapes about some of the policing programs. The SO's computer system is still not functioning properly and that is interrupting the Abandon Vehicle program as well as the billing of the cities for services. Lt. Huber highlighted the criminal actives for March for the commission. He also reported there is much planning being done for the opening of Highway 85. Against the SO's advice,summer school will again be held at Cupertino High School. This is a cost to the Citv over and above normal police services. V1. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder distributed the fire service statistics for January, February and March. He described the training and planning that is being done for the World Cup Soccer to be held at Standford between June 20th and July 4th. The County EOC will be open during the games. The Chief also reported that we are coming into wild land fire season. VI1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The next Mavor's luncheon will be held May 23rd. The Chair asked Commissioner Corr to attend. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Staff submitted a summary of the commission's position on graffiti. ..{t OLD BUSINESS: None. X. NEW BUSINESS: Lavenia Millar,Environmental Programs Manager for the City was introduced. Site began her discussion of her programs with the Non.-Point Source Pollution Program. A variety of sources of toxins are washed into the storm drain system by the urban run-off generally of water. It is currently a violation to put auything but rain water into a storm drain. Cars,their exhaust,copper from their brake pads, even soap from washing them seems to be the biggest culprits. These toxins go from the storm drains to the Bay eventually and are causing major pollution to the fish. Primary pollutants are three metals: Copper, Chr,.me and Cadnvum. The South Bay has been designated an impaired water situation because it doesn't have enough natural tidal action to keep it clean. Nis.Millar went on to describe the county wide program in which Cupertino participates. The biggest job is to educate the population. One of the biggest problems is that there is no measurable results yet. In fact there are not good base line statistics to help define the problems. The County-wide Household Hazardous Program was also described. There is a mobile collection agent. Once an appointment is made by a householder, it is very quick and easy. A major component of this program is education too. A puppet show for second graders is being presented. The recycling program and water conservation programs were also discussed. The Chair suggested the Commission may want an information booth at the Chamber of Commerce's Wine and Art Festival in August. Staff will contact the Chamber to see what is required. The Chair also requested information about the speed bumps installed on Hyannispon. Xl. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, MD,�- �(D.�..�al.�il`. Barbara K.Brown General Services manager Approved by the Public Saifety Commission at the regular meeting of July 14, 1994 av1ivvtx� 1 Q1l' Andrew Zander Attest: Kim Smith City Clerk d p �a.p vi4 t7 P nr YS ryi S MI PRIM grt . NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT NOTICE IS HFRF.BY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission of the City of Cupertino, California, scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 1994, will be cancelled for lack quorum. Dated this 7th day of June, 1994. A arbara Bro Sec ry STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ) ss. CITY OF CUPERTINO ) Barbara Brown, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is the duly appointed and qualified Secretary of the Public Safety Commission and that on June 7, 1994, she caused the above Notice to be posted near the door of the Cupertino City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino,California. ---_ Barbara Brown, ret Cupertino,Calif is MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JULY 14, 1994 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the chair,Andy Zander. 11. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: The salute was led by the chair. Ill. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Zandcr,McAuliffe,Corr,and Checkman Commissioners Absent: Molloy Staff Present: Barbara K.Brown,General Services Manager Captain Bob Wilson,Sheriffs Department Chief Doug Sporleder,Central Fire IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as corrected. Advise to become advice and the corrected date of minute approval to be inserted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFFS OFFICE: Capt. Wilson reviewed the crime statistics,summer school and the World Cup activities. He also reported that the October 15th opening of Highway 85 celebration is being planned by a committee headed by the Mayor. October 19th there is a more political event. De Anza will be opening the Tech Center as well and Vice President Gore is expected. President Clinton may also attend. The actual details are being formulated. V1. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: None. V11. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Cable TV Committee has asked the Commission to develop the information that should be included in an earthquake preparedness video to be whiten and produced by De An-a and the Committee. Videos on the topic currently owned by the City will be reviewed by the Commissioners and discussed at the next meeting. The chair will contact the committee to express the commission's interest in such a project. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None -M-01ua OLD BU51NESS: None. X. NEW BUSINESS: The chair will speak to the Director of Public Works regarding reprevmvition from this department that has so much to do with traffic,bicyeies and pedestrian safety. X1. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, ' Barbara K.Brown General Services manager Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of September 8, 1994 314 - wev, Andrew Zander Attest: Kim Smith City Clerk * �r 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR I6IcET ING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMI;SSMN HELD AUGUST 11, 1994 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the chair,Andy Zander. II. SALUTE TO THE FLAQ: The salute was led by the chair. Ill. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Zander,McAuliffe,Corr,and Molloy Commissioners Absent: Checkman Staff'Present: Barbara K.Brown,General Services Manager Capt. Bob Wilson,Sheriffs Department Chief Doug Sporleder,Central Fire lV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Staff will re-draft the July meeting minutes for submission at the September meeting. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Wilson reported that the Mayor's committee has been preparing for a community wide celebration for the official opening of Highway 85.. October 15th will be a community day with pancake breakfasts,a 5 K run and the Heritage parade to be held on the freeway itself. The roadway u711 be open to the public all day and people may bike or jog or walk from Cupertino to Almaden valley. On October 19th there will be ceremonies for governmental officials. It is possible that the President and/or the Vice President may be attending. The cost of additional security will be will an unbudgeted cost to the City. This is for security over and above that provided by the federal government. Presidential security is the main issue facing the Sherifrs Department that day. Criminal activity remains only moderate. The Copana report is now being generated by a computer. Billing will be reconciled with'lie City for the last year. The type of administrative reports which would be helpful to the City have not as yet been determined. Vf. REPORT rROM CENTRAL FIRE: Chief Sporleder distributed fire statistics for the last three months. We are currently in the high fire danger zone, however, there have not been any si-ricus pjvblcw.i -is yet. The Chief also shared a report from a residential fire which is used as a training tool. He also distribictcd i customer stirvey forms being used for both prevention and suppression. sPW Vil. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None OLD BUSINESS: The chair reported that he will be contacting Bert Viskovich regarding public works representation at the commission. The chair has not been re-contacted by the Cable TV Committee regarding earthquake preparedness. Attention to special populations was again discussed. X. NEW BUSINESS: Staff distributed the Earthquake Preparedness Workbook used for residential and public presentations by the City regarding earthquake preparedness. The chair will coniact Council member Dean to have this information included on City Net. The Commission will consider what other public safety information they would like to have included under Public Safety on City Net. X1. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting s adjourned at 9:05 PM. Respectfully submitted, Barbara K. Brown General Services manager Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of September 8, 1994 �4VY,?�&A e(/,) Andrew Zander I J Attest: /1�CL} Kim Smith City Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the chair, Andy Zander. II, SALUTE TO THE Fes: The salute was led b)f the Chair. III. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Zander, McAuliffe, Corr, Molloy and Checkman Commissioners Abseni: None Staff Present: Aiex Vl/ykoff, Code Enforcement Officer Captain Bob Wilson, Sheriffs Department Staff Absent: Chief Doug Sporleder, Central Fire IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Staff will re-draft the September meeting minutes for submission at the October meeting. V. REPOR i FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Captain Wilson reported that Vice President Gore will not be attending the community wide cerebration for the official opening of Hwy 85. It: is still unknown about President Clinton's attendance to the ceremony. On October 29, 1994, the "Night of Magic" party for A.T.C. will occur at De Anza College. Many C.E.O.'s from various companies nation wide will be in attendance. The sheriffs office will be doing a V.I.P. detail for the event. Criminal activity remains moderate. There may be new restrictions on Ola's Restaurant's business license due to many recent problems including approximately 30 shots fired from automatic weapons in the ® parking lot. Bank robberies are still occurring, but not as many per Captain Wilson. Kq "'k,mm"FP"� Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of September 5, 1994 Page 2 Vl. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: None. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Chair attended the Mayor's luncheon along with many of the other commissions. The Library Commission wants volunteers for Measure A fund-raisers. It was reported that it is an over $100,000.00 expense for the measure A campaign for the county. The commission discussed various possible problems with Hwy 85 and agreed that it should be kept on the agenda for discussion. Apparently, the Mayor is unhappy with the H.O.V. lanes at the entrances and exits that are only in Cupertino. The commission wants a report of each of the traffic studies done by traffic engineering. Vill. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIO S: None IX. OLD BUSINESS: The Chair talked to Bert Viskovich abou' representation at the public safety commission meetings. Mr. Viskovich was not in favor of this suggestion. X. NEW-3t1SINESa: Commissioner McAuliffe suggested a mailbox on City Net for the commission to obtain citizen opinions. Commissioner Checkman wants public works to issue a report on the status of traffic flow in the Monta vista area. Commissioner Molloy suggested looking into city sponsored school busses to cut down on the traffic congestion on McClellan Road near Lincoln Elementary and Monta Vista 'High. RPM" . ® Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of September 8, 1994 Page 3 Xi. ADIQUR111MENI: The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Respectfully sub itted, A Alex Code Enforcement officer Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting o-October 13, 1994 Andrew Zande air Attest: Kim Smith, City Clerk min9-94(publicsafety) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD NOVEMBER 10, 1994 SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER FRUITDALE AND ALLENDALE SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 7:00 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Zander, Corr and Checkman COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Molloy and McAuliffe Bryan Marvin conducted a gun safety class sponsored by the Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully su mitted, I Alex' off Code Enforcement Officer Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the re g 7eting December 8, 1994 e.� AL!�V'N Andrew Zander, biairman Attest: Kim Smith, City Clerk min 11-94(public safety) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD DECEMBER 8, 1994 CONFERENCE ROOM A,CUPERTINO,CALIFORNIA 7:30 PM 1.CALL CO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by the chair,Andy Zander. 11.SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Due to no flag being present,there was no salute to the flag. Ill.ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Zander,McAuliffe,Corr,Molloy,and Checkman Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Alex Wykoff,Code Enforcement Officer Chief Doug Sporleder,Central Fire Captain Bob Wilson,Sheriffs Department Staff Absent: None Visitors Present: Al Montgomery,Assistant Principal,Monta Vista High School Suzanne Sanders,Principal,Lincoln Elementary School Larry Curb, Principal,Kennedy Jr. High School Steve Blaylock, Representative from AlTrans IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were approved as submitted. V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: None. V1. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE: Ci.:efSporleder distributed fire statistics for the months of September and October.Tize Chief briefed the Commission on the recent controversy surrounding various cities response to the current level of EMS - service within the County.The Chief also gave an update on the remodeling of two fire stations within the city. There were neighborhood meetings in both affected areas surrounding the fire stations.There was support for the remodeling of the Monta Vista Station by the local residents.There was less support by the residents near the station located at Stevens Creek Blvd.and Vista Dr. More plan reviews are forthcoming according to the Chief.The Chief also announced the newest addition to City Hall,Mrs. Marie Moore who will be the Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for the City. V11.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. .fix` 'mega: ,.�- ^., =i x„ yT, `S'.x. '2^^ w ka ;,.,�1 '�•xr.,... ... m '.°fit;".' �- 77-77 Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of December 8, 1994 Page 2 Vlll. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor's Luncheon will be changed to a Mayor's Breakfast this month. VIIII.OLD BUSINESS: The Public Safety Commission is functioning ot,,Civy Net.The Chair has not talked to the City Manager regarding Public Works representation at the Public Safety Commission meetings. X.NEW BUSINESS: The Commission and guests discussed the varying problems regarding the traffic problems in the Monte Vista area and how it affects the local schools.The Commission and,school staff discussed the varying of school schedules as a possible solution.Steve Blaylock from Alums explained his program of educating school students of alternative forms of transportation.The Commission looked for ways to incorporate the services of Altrans to help remedy the existing traffic conditions.The Commission suggested inviting Mr. Blaylock to a P.T.A.meeting to address the probiem with additional school staff and parents of the school children. The Commissioner requested discussion at the next meeting regarding some possible solutions to school evacuation during disaster situations,and more investigation on bike safety issues. Xl.ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, �Cle c�W�1c�f'� Code Enforcement Officer Approved by th.-Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of January 12, 1995 Andrew Zander, h r