PSC 07-29-2015 (Special)CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, July 29, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Cupertino City Hall, Conference Room A
I. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner McCoy called to order this special meeting of the Cupertino Public Safety
Commission at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2015 in the Cupertino City Hall,
Conference Room A, located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Robert McCoy
Andy Huang
Mike Jerbic
Gerald Tallinger
Bob Cascone
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Captain Rick Sung, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Staff Absent: Battalion Chief Gary Cocroft, Santa Clara County Fire Department
Others Present: Ragini Anand
III. REPORTS
1. Santa Clara County Fire Department
Battalion Chief Gary Cocroft speaks briefly, since the July report is not yet complete for this
early special meeting. He mentions a brush fire in Saratoga off Mount Eden Road that
burned about an acre. There have been no other significant fires recently that would incur a
notable monetary loss. He explains how the department is part of the California Mutual Aid
System, with five four-wheel drive fire engines plus a Battalion Chief constituting a Strike
Team that is used all over the state. They recently responded to the Lake Berryessa fire, and
then moved to the Lowell fire in Nevada County where they've remained for the last 6-7
days. There is a 14 day maximum time span for each dispatch period.
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Commissioner Huang compliments the Fire Department on a CPR class that his wife an.cl
son attended a few weeks ago. She is very excited at how clearly she remembers the
information taught and credits the instructors for making it so memorable.
Commissioner Cascone compliments the Fire Department on a careful and safe navigation
against a red light that he witnessed. B.C. Cocroft explains that there used to be some
aggressive drivers who ·would take large risks plowing through red lights, but there was a
significant accident years ago in which the fire engine was found at fault. So, the
department has clear expectations now for drivers to be cautious and stop at red lights to
clear the intersection before going against a red light.
2. Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Captain Sung highlights three recent cases that resulted in arrests. First, there have been
several burglaries of local businesses following the same pattern. A vehicle pulls into the
parking lot between 3-4:00AM; one or two suspects get out, smash the glass door and steal
the register cash (usually $300-$500). This has occurred about five times in the last two
weeks, with one business being hit twice! Deputies increased surveillance in the area and
one spotted a suspicious vehicle with four occupants at 3:45AM. After investigation, three
of the four occupants were arrested for drug possession or outstanding warrants.
Second, there have been a couple incidences at a local donut shop of someone coming in,
grabbing the tip jar on the counter and walking out. A traffic deputy happened to be at a
red light nearby during the latest incident, noticed the suspicious people and vehicle,
followed them onto 280, and then heard the call come out to be on the lookout. He stopped
and cited them for petty theft. The third case occurred in the Sears parking lot. A deputy
observed a suspicious vehicle, ran the license plate and found the vehicle to be wanted in
relation to multiple burglaries last December. The suspect was never served charges
because his address on file was incorrect. During investigation, he did admit performing
the previous vehicle burglaries, in addition to being found under the influence and in
possession of burglary tools.
Commissioner Jerbic asks about morale among the deputies when they arrest the same
burglars and thieves over and over again, but they keep coming back to the same areas to
commit additional crimes when they are released from jail. Captain Sung states it can be
frustrating and disappointing, but deputies remain very diligent in doing their jobs. He also
points out that property crimes generally account for the majority of all crimes in this area,
and are what most directly impacts most residents' quality of life.
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3. Commission Reports
Commissioner Tallinger reports that he gave a presentation to the Safe Routes to School
Task Force on the WBC Program and what the PSC does. He discovered onl:ine forms to
collect data from schools, possibly to replace the current Survey to Schools form, and to
collect data from parents to learn their attitudes_ about student transportation and problem
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intersections. He volunteered to join their Communication Committe~ to work on
marketing and public outreach.
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Commissioner Cascone reports on the group analyzing the Emergency Operations Center,
an outgrowth of the Disaster Council. They have made· field trips to a few cities' EOCs,
discussed possible grant funding, etc. They are analyzing policies and procedures, as well
as education and training components.
Commissioner Jerbic did not, in fact, appear on the agenda for the recent Bicycle-Pedestrian
Commission, but they would like him to present his information on bike lanes at the
August meeting. He has no new information from the TICC, but he insists that they need to
set a date to begin the Cyber Security Outreach.
Commissioner McCoy reports attending the Planning Commission meeting, where they
approved plans for a bar within the Main Street complex. One member of the public, aware
that there will be a Sheriffs substation within Main Street, voiced their desire that it be
manned 24 hours a day.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Huang mentions an email he received from Lisa at Cupertino City Hall, saying
that Pei Jeng Shen would like to make contact after having met Commissioner Huang at the
Public Safety Forum. He would like to put cameras on a street post near his mother's home due
to burglaries in the area. Commissioner Huang thinks Mr. Shen misunderstood the
recommendations they made to all residents about adding security cameras to their individual
properties. Residents may not attach private security cameras onto City property, such as street
posts.
V. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There are no Written Communication items to present at this meeting.
VI.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 29, 2015
ACTION: YES
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VOTE: YES
MOTION: HUANG SECONDED: TALLINGER 5 to 0
Commissioner Huang motioned to approve the minutes of July 9, 2015, with corrections;
Commissioner Tallinger seconded the motion; votes taken, all in favor to approve the
minutes of July 9, 2015 with the following corrections:
a. Page 3, III. "[Chair McCoy] attended the City Council meeting, ... "
b. Page 6, VIL 2. " ... delay in sending the message out for a recent [CAS]
activation ... "
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Walk/Bike/Carpool to School (WBC) project (All), the Boltage program
(Tallinger), and Surveys to Schools (Tallinger)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: JERBIC
5 to 0
SECONDED: HUANG
Commissioner Jerbic motioned that Commissioner Tallinger work with Dero Bike Racks
Company and Kennedy Middle School to develop a plan to demonstrate that Dero can
migrate Kennedy to its platform, including the parameters listed below; Commissioner
Huang seconded the motion; votes taken, all in favor that Commissioner Tallinger will
work with Dero and Kem1edy Middle School to migrate Kennedy's system to the Dero
platform, including:
• Demonstrate new tags working through the existing equipment at Kennedy Middle
School
• Provide references of prior Boltage clients successfully transitioning to the Dero
platform
• Provide references of other schools that currently use Dero' s ZAP program
• Submit documentation, such as a memo, to explain why legacy (old) tags would no
longer work, or provide an alternative to mitigate the financial cost of replacing tags.
• Complete the demo, at no cost to the City, by the next PSC meeting on September 10,
2015
Commissioner Tallinger reviews the data entry he completed for the Spring Survey to
Schools. He corrects his statement from last meeting, saying that in fact only Lincoln failed
to participate. Sedgwick and Stevens Creek Elementary participated after a lull, the data
from Hyde and Garden Gate is sporadic, but Lawson has consistently good numbers
overall. He sees a decrease in walking at Regnart. He says he plans to attend the first PTA
meetings at his assigned schools, but anticipates low turnout at following meetings.
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Commissioner McCoy emphasizes that the data needs to be more consistent, but he believes
the Schools' Superintendent must directly encourage better participation across all schools
before positive change will occur. Commissioner Tallinger agrees, adding that the Safe
Routes to Schools Task Force is being established partly to increase buy-in among school
and community leaders in motivating students to walk, bike or carpool more frequently.
Commissioner Huang adds that each school operates ve1y differently. At Lawson, the
Principal is ve1y on board with WBC, the staff is dedicated, and there are two clubs at the
school who altemate responsibility for motivating the students. However, at Faria, the PTA
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Moving on to discuss the replacing of Boltage, Commissioner Tallinger states that the Dero
Bike Racks Company has increased its price schedule for the replacement zap tags. There is
supposedly a numbering system incompatibility with the legacy tags that Cupertino
schools already have through the Boltage Company. Dero does not require annual
maintenance, but when problems occur they charge time and materials. Typical problems
include battery replacement every five years, possible solar unit repair, or computer board
part replacements. He realizes the difficulty this creates for grant processing, but insists that
schools would just apply for grants when repairs are needed. He also explains that Dero
sells the software to you once, sets up a host school, and then other schools can be added
onto the existing software. However, each school will be charged for their own Sprint
account.
Commissioner McCoy suggests getting a sample RFID tag to compare it with the old ones
and to have something to physically show the Council. Commissioner Tallinger reviews his
spreadsheet of cost estimates for multiple projects. Commissioner Jerbic refocuses the
discussion, reminding the commissioners of their previously approved plan of action. The
PSC intends to first transfer Kem1edy over from Boltage to Dero, address lingering
questions about why the old RFID tags can't be used, and based on the
success/effectiveness then move the unit at Lincoln over to Regnart. After these action items
are completed, they may consider brand new installations at additional schools.
2. Discuss participation in the Alert SCC Program, the CAS Program, and the Pulse Points
App (Huang/McCoy)
ACTION: YES
VOTE: NO
MOTION: N/A
0 to 0
SECONDED: N/A
Commissioner Huang states there are no updates at this time.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
ACTION: YES
VOTE: YES
MOTION: MCCOY SECONDED: TALLINGER 4 to 0
Commissioner McCoy motioned that the PSC cease the evaluation of bicycle lane safety and
remove it from future agendas; Commissioner Tallinger seconded the motion; votes taken,
Commissioner Jerbic recused himself, all else in favor to cease the evaluation of bicycle lane
safety and remove it from future agendas.
Chair McCoy begins by informing the commissioners that the vote taken in June regarding
Commissioner Jerbic's research project findings is invalid. If Commissioner Jerbic had been
recused as the presenter of findings, there was not a sufficient quorum. Therefore, Chair
McCoy asks that Commissioner Jerbic go through the presentation he has prepared for City
. Council and that a new vote is taken on whether to support it, with all commissioners in
attendance.
Commissioner J erbic goes through his PowerPoint presentation and accompanying narrative.
The commissioners discuss different points, p~bjettive
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-1ntl:ft':l=l~itjon on the saf.ety aspeei:.. Chair McCoy states that the GIS mapping of accident
history is an excellent product to have come out of the collected research, and Commissioner
Tallinger commends the work done by the graduate students that assisted Commissioner
Jerbic. The commissioners determine that these items are or will be addressed by either the
Bicycle-Pedestrian Commission or the new Safe Routes to Schools Task Force, or perhaps the
Public Works Department. The commissioners decide not to move foiward with Commissioner
Jerbic's presentation before City Council, and to pursue this topic no further unless specifically
directed.
IX. FUTURE AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING
1. Discuss Reports from County Fire, Cow1ty Sheriff's Office and Commission Liaisons.
2. Discuss the PSC sponsored programs.
a. Walk/Bike/Carpool to School Project and transitioning from Boltage to Dero
b. Survey to Schools
3. Discuss promotion plans for CAS, AlertSCC and the Pulse Points App.
a. Discuss how to align public safety outreach and established County materials
(Cascone)
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4. Discuss the PSC-TICC Joint Project on Cyber Security
X. ADJOURNMENT
This special meeting adjomned at 10:04 p.m.
XI. NEXT MEETING
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 6:00 p.'m\
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SUBMITTED BY: I/ "Tl}-L'-·pu1pe-P-I-/ 11f¥N&-5/D "'-.
Jennifer Roth
Executive Assistant
West Valley Patrol Division
Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff
July 31, 2015
APPROVED BY:
Robert McCoy, Commission Chair
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