PSC 02-12-97 MINDrt~S OF THE REGULAR lv~.TING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD FEBRUARY 12, 1997
CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
7:30PM
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Chuck Pickctt
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG:
The Salute was led by the Chair.
III. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present:
Staff Absent:
Visitors Present:
Pickett, Drexler, Chcckman, Corr
Zander
Alex Wykoff, Code Enforcement Officer
Sgt. Kirby, Sheriff's Department
Chief Sporleder, Central Fire
None
IV. APPROVAL OF MINIYrES:
January minutes were approved as submitted.
V. REPORT FROM THE SHERII~'S OFFICE:
Sgt. Kirby reported that there was a recent burglary at the Cupertino Bank of America, where coins were
taken from the teller cash drawers.
There was a stabbing that occurred at $ollyman park where a juvenile was stabbed in the lung. Sgt. Kirby
reported that as of this point, no arrests have been made, however they have identified a suspect and have
contac~d him regarding the incident.
VI. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE:
Chief Sporleder distributed fire statistics from the month of December, including end of the year statistics.
The Chief stated that the brush abatement program is now in effect for the hillside areas. This program
involves inspection of hillside areas and cooperation from homeowners in clearing vegetation from around
structures to reduce the fire risk.
The Central Fire Protection District has been unofficially renamed to Santa Clara County Fire
Depamnent. This was instituted to assist in identification for mutual aid situations.
VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
The Chair attanded the monthly Mayor's Breakfast. The chair questioned the commission on whether
they would like to rotate commissioners to attend the monthly Mayor's breakfast.
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VIII. WILtTrI~N COMMUNICATIONS:
The commission received information that there will be a Cupertino Leaders Team Building session held
at De Anza College on February 29, 1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and March 1, 1997 from 9:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
IX. OLD BUSINESS:
Nolle.
X. NEW BUSINESS:
Bert Viskovich, Cupertino Public Works director, aaended thc meeting to give the commission a brief
report of projects for the Public Works Department. Mr. Viskovich distribu~l to the commission, a copy
of the Cupertino Five Year Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Viskovich discussed various issues
related to street improvements including the acquisition of De An?a Blvd., updated the beautification
project for Stevens Creek Blvd., and the status of the bicycle lanes on Stevens Creek Blvd. between
Stelling Rd. and De AnT~ Blvd.
XI. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of March 13, 1997.
Cha'~les Pickett, Chair