PSC 08-09-01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
-- PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD AUGUST 9, 2001
CONFERENCE ROOM A, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Andy Zander
11. SALUTE TO THE FLAG:
The Chair led the Salute.
III. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Zander, Darknell, Majewski, Dot
Commissioners Absent: Tice
Staff Present: Richard Gutierrez, Code Enforcement
Marsha Garcia, Emergency Prepare. Coordinator
Captain Bacon, Sheriff's Department
Lieutenant Smedlund, SherifFs Depar'unent
Staff Absent: Chief Sporleder, Santa Clara County Fire
-- Visitors Present: None
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July minutes approved.
V. REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
Lieutenant Smedlund distributed and discussed monthly crime statistics for the month of July
2001.
Lieutenant Smedlund brought to the attention of the need for a party ordinance that focuses on
the distribution of alcohol and recouping losses for the time spent responding to calls.
Commissioner Zander will draft a r~commendation l~tter to the Council.
Lieutenant Smedlund briefed the Commission on the status of SHARP. Lt. Smedlund admitted
that the program has not taken off like they had anticipated and that it has not been wellreceived
in the City of Saratoga. The Commission suggested to Lt. Smedlund to distribute the information
to hospitals and to broadcast it on public television.
The Sheriff's Office reported that there is a Child Safety Fair August 25, 2001.
VI. REPORT FROM COUNTY FIRE: ~ '
Marsha Garcia distributed the fire statistics for the month of June 2001.
Public Safety Commission Minutes Regular Meeting of August 9, 2001
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VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
Commissioner Zander met with Lieutenant Smedlund and Captain Bacon regarding the efficiency
of the Sheriff's Office monthly statistics. It was agreed upon that the Sheriff's Office would
distribute the full statistics once a quarter and give highlights of the crime statistics monthly.
VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None
IX. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioner Zander received letter regarding safe routes to school.
The Commission received a memorandum from the City Clerks Office on conflict of interest.
The Commission received a memorandum on annual reports to the City Council.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
Marsha Garcia briefed the Commission on her progress with the Emergency Plan. Marsha
Garcia explained that she has plenty of good information that needs to be incorporated into the
plan.
Sometime in the future the Emergency Operation Center will 'be moved to the Cupertino Service
Center.
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
None
XII. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Gutierrez
Code Enforcement Officer
Approved by the Public Safety Commission at the regular meeting of September 13, 2001.
~,/~ ~ Emma Darknell, Vice-Chair