PSC 09-14-06
CUPEIQ"INO
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
September 14, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Charles Caldwell, Jay Cena, Hugh Riddell, Nina Daruwalla, Fari
Aberg
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Even months staffed; odd months not staffed
Dan Dunlap, Santa Clara County Fire Department
Captain Terry Calderone, Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OLD BUSINESS
Deferred to next meeting
1. Approved Commission Goals
The commissioners discussed the currently approved goals (Fostering Community Outreach and
Surveying the Community on Public Safety Concerns) and agreed that the goals should be kept
to a small number that were manageable, thereby giving the greatest chances for achieving
progress.
2. Community Survey
The Commissioners decided that the Survey task force would be composed of commissioners
Aberg and Cena. Commissioner Aberg noted that she had spoken to Bicycle Pedestrian
Commission (BPC) Chair May Koski about becoming involved in the Survey. She hoped that
the Public Safety Commission could gain insight from the BPC's experience with its previous
bicycling and walking participation survey of Cupertino school students. Commissioner Cena
wondered if ajoint meeting of the Public Safety and Bicycle Pedestrian commissions might be in
order.
3. Cupertino Safety Day - October 7
Commissioner Aberg discussed some of the preparation made for the event. A short discussion
ensued.
NEW BUSINESS
4. PSC web page
A discussion ensued regarding the efficacy of a PSC web page on the City's website.
5. Notification of City Council that PSC has decided to conduct monthly meetings.
The commissioners noted that the Council should be informed of the PSC's decision to meet
every month and approved a motion to do so.
REPORTS
Santa Clara County Fire District
Battalion Chief Dan Dunlap distributed the monthly report and indicated that there weren't any
significant events to report other than an increase in call yolume. Dunlap mentioned his previous
invitation to the commissioners to conduct a future meeting at the Seven Springs Station.
Santa Clara County Sheriff
Captain Terry Calderone reviewed the sheriff report. He also reviewed the report in relation to
crimes such as robberies, burglaries, auto theft, vandalism, and assaults. Also, he noted that the
minimum age for squad car ridealongs is 16 years.
Commissioner's Reports - Covered above under Old Business
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
. October 12, 2006, PSC meeting date at the Seven Springs Fire Station
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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