PSC 12-12-96 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAPI~ fY COMIVIISSION HELD DECEMBER 12, 1996
CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Chuck Corr.
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG:
The Salute was led by the Chair.
III. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Corr, Pickett, Zander, Drexler
Commissioners Absent: Cbeclonnn
Staff Present: Alex Wykoff, Code Enforcement Officer
Captain Wflsen, Sheriff's Depamnent
Chief Sporleder, Central Fire District
Staff Absent: None
Visitors Present: None
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
November minutes wexe approved as submitted.
V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
Captain Wilson dism'buted crime s~atistics thro.gh November 1996. The statistics indicated that theft
and vandalism were more frequent through the month of November. The Captain commented that there
has been a recent rash of auto burglaries wbem compact disk players and cellular phones have been taken.
The SbefiWs Department, the City Manager, and Couneilm.an Chang recently met with the Seven Springs
Homeowners board to discuss several issues facing the community such as Waffic issues, crime prevention
and other safety issues. The same group also met with various c4hnic groups to discuss ethnic issues and
how to best meet their different needs.
Captain Wilson informed the commission that he would be taking a medical leave of absence until
approximal~ly the end of March. Lt. Slack will be the acting Westside commander.
VI. REPORT FROM CENTRAL FIRE:
Chief Sporleder distributsxl tim statistics through October 1996. The Chief commented on the rise in
single family/duplex and store/commercial fires. The causes are believed to be a result from the misuse of
heat, fireworks, or mashes, according to the statistics.
The Chief briefly discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the demographic make-up of the City as it
relates to firefighting. He stated that the infiastmcture (firehouses), arc in good shape with the recent
remodeling. Chief Sporleder stated that the difficult areas to fight fires in are the Residential Hillside
Zones and the creeks and trail areas.
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VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS;
None.
Viii. WRfI-I'~N COIVfiV[UNICATIONS:
None.
IX. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
X. NEW BUSINESS:
The commission elected to continue the issue of City focus groups to the Janualy 1997 meeting.
XI. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Code Enforcement Officer
regular meeting of January 9,
Chuck Coif, Chair
1997.