PSC 01-09-03MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD JANUARY 9, 2003
CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The Chair, Emma Darknell, called the meeting to order.
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG:
The Chair led the Salute.
III. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present:
Staff Absent:
Visitors Present:
Darknell, Dor, Chang and Riddell
One (1) Vacancy
Jeffrey Trybus, Code Enforcement
Captain Hirokawa, Sheriff's Deparlment
Chief Lopes, Santa Clara County Fire
None
Tony Palma, Cupertino Resident
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
December minutes were not approved.
V. REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
Captain Hirokawa told the comnUssiun that suspects, who are caught for petty theft in a store by loss
prevention, would call the Sheriff's office if the suspect(s) could not identify themselves or pay for the item.
Captain Hirokawa told the commission that Santa Clara County has the highest unemployment rate in the
state of California.
Captain Hirokawa said that alcohol related crimes have risen at the high schools. Captain Hirokawa also
stated that different schools have different policies on how they handle alcohol related issues with the
stndents.
Captain Hirokawa told the commission that the Sheriff met with the superintendent of the schools, and a
possible school wide policy for alcohol related issues concerning students maybe implemented.
Captain Hirokawa told the commission that alcohol related issues at the schools would be dealt with
differently due to the policy change this summer.
Captain Hirokawa advised that a deputy was involved in an automobile accident on new years day at the
intersection of Wolfe Rd. and Stevens Creek, while he was on duty with his wife in the patrol vehicle. The
woman that struck the deputy had an unlawful blood alcohol level in her system during the accident. She
was taken into custody.
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VI. REPORT FROM COUNTY FIRE:
Chief Lopes told the commission that a structure fire totaling $75,000 occurred in November.
Chief Lopes advised the comrmssion of overall accomplishments the fire department has made:
1) Remodeled firehouses.
2) Finished last upgrades for fuel storage tanks for three stations totaling $70,000.
3) Purchased three fire engines, one patrol vehicle and a 75-foot ladder truck.
4) Defibrillators were replaced at a cost of $20,000 each.
5) All vehicles have thermal imaging cameras on board.
6) Expanded mutual aid agreement with San Jose fire.
7) Implemented a new software program that tracks training for each fire personnel, sick time
used, daily staffing needs, etc.
8) Trained and recruited 16 firefighters last year
9) For 2003 a 100-ft ladder track has been placed on order
10) Ordered a utility mban rescue track.
Chief Lopes told the commission that 120 applications have been received for the fire fighter position and
only 15 will be hired.
Commissioner Darknell asked Chief Lopes what the public opinion has been since 9-11.
Chief Lopes told the comrmssion that 65 people have registered for the CERT class in Cupertino.
Commissioner Darknell asked Chief Lopes what happens to old fire equipment that is no longer needed.
VII. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS:
Commissioner Darknell asked Jeffrey Trybus what the status was with the resident that complained
regarding people walking in the street with baby carriages. Jeffery Trybus advised that increased patrols
have been made of the area with warnings issued and a possible Cupertino Scene notification-advising
people to utilize the sidewalks.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Jeffrey Trybus advised the commission that he received a complaint from a Cupertino resident regarding
graffiti on her masonry wall near the proposed Mary Street Bridge. She would like to speak to the
commission regarding her graffiti problem on the masonry wall.
Commissioner Dor told the commission that the commission should only hear the Cupertino resident on
Mary St. if she has a complaint regarding a public safety issue, and not just a graffiti problem.
IX. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
ComnUssioners received a memo from city attorney, Chuck Kilian regarding the revised government code
to add AB 1945 section 54 963, to the Brown Act (Conflict of Interest).
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X. OLD BUSINESS:
commtssioner Darknell asked the comrmssion what could be done to handle the Linda Vista issue regarding
people waling in the street.
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
Comrmssioner Riddell told the cornunssion that after reviewing the Traffic Safety commattee minutes,
Comrmssioner Riddell feels the Public Safety ConmUssion is no longer needed.
Commissioner Riddell would like Comunssioner Darknell to follow-up with the Mayor regarding receiving
information on the function of the Public Safety comrmssion. Commissioner Darknell advised that she will
follow-up with Mayor Michael Chang.
Commissioner Dot would like City Council to redefine the function of the Public Safety Comunssion.
XII. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Officer