Agenda PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
AGENDA
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location
Thursday, October 8, 2020
6:00 PM
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8 to the Commission at
publicsafetycommission@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the
commission members before the meeting and posted to the City’s website after the
meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the
Commission at publicsafetycommission@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the
emails into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes
(subject to the Chair’s discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the
public that wish to share a document must email publicsafetycommission@cupertino .org
prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public
comments as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item .
To address the Committee, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
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Online
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instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to
the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your
name, you may enter “Cupertino Resident” or similar designation.
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Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic .
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Minutes from September 10, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from September 10, 2020
A - Draft Minutes
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POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
2.Subject: Public Safety Education and Outreach
a.Public Safety Forum (Chao/Nellore)
Recommended Action: Receive updated reports and discuss proposals for future
forums/workshops
A - Public Safety Forum Series 2020
B - Public Safety Forum - October 2020 - NAMI
3.Subject: Domestic Violence Awareness
a.Review domestic violence awareness banner (Chao)
Recommended Action: Receive updated report on domestic violence awareness
NEW BUSINESS
4.Subject: Proposed amendments to Chapter 2.40 (Disaster Council) of the Cupertino
Municipal Code
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on proposed amendments to Chapter 2.40
(Disaster Council) of the Cupertino Municipal Code, provide any input, and make a
recommendation to City Council
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
5.Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District
Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara County Fire District liaison
6.Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office liaison
7.Subject: Report by the City of Cupertino
Recommended Action: Receive report by the City of Cupertino staff liaison
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8.Subject: Commissioner Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners' reports
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special
assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability,
meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available
in the appropriate alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will
be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at
10300 Torre Avenue during normal business hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff concerning a
matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written
communications are accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to include any personal or private information in written communications to
the City that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have on the information provided to the City .
Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the
notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the
members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment .
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Legislation Text
Subject: Minutes from September 10, 2020
Approve minutes from September 10, 2020
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Public Safety Commission Minutes August 13, 2020
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CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Thursday August 13, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Teleconference meeting without a physical location
CALL TO ORDER
Commission Chair Chao called to order this meeting of the Cupertino Public Safety
Commission at approximately 6:01 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 via
teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Yvonne Chao
Tiffany Wang
Eric Shan
Lakshminarasimha Ankireddipally
Hymanand Nellore
Commissioner Absent: None
Staff Present: Captain Rich Urena, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Fire Chief Mark Shumate, Santa Clara County Fire
Department
Thomas Chin, Emergency Services Coordinator, City of Cupertino
Others Present Virtually: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approve July 9, 2020 Minutes
Recommended Action: Approval of the July 9, 2020 Minutes
Chair Chao recommended a spelling change on page 3 from “Chai” to “Chao.”
Chair Chao motioned to approve the amended minutes of the July 9, 2020 meeting;
Commissioner Ankireddipally seconded the motion; Ayes: Shan, Chao, Wang,
Ankireddipally, and Nellore. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None
OLD BUSINESS
2. Subject: Public Safety Education and Outreach
a. Public Safety Forum (Chao/Nellore)
Recommended Action: Receive updated reports and discuss proposals for future
forums/workshops
Chair Chao confirmed the likelihood of a virtual Public Safety Forum via Zoom. Chair Chao
provided an update on the availability of NAMI to present at the Public Safety Forum using
the “Own Voice Program.”
Thomas Chin provided an overview of virtual meeting formats via Zoom including a
recommendation for multiple sessions instead of a singular, extended meeting.
The following schedule was discussed pending confirmation by presenters and staff:
o Thursday, October 22, 2020 – National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara
County
“Own Voice Program” -
o Thursday, November 19, 2020 – Block Leader Speaker Panel
Interview with 3 Block Leaders
o Thursday, December 17, 2020 – Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Implicit Bias Training / Overview
o Thursday, January 21, 2021 – Santa Clara County Fire District
Overview on Senior Services
Wildfire Preparedness (or other TBD)
The Public Safety Forum Series has been proposed to be scheduled on the third Thursday of
the month from October through January starting at 6:00 p.m.
Thomas Chin described the potential marketing methods for the Public Safety Forum Series
including traditional media, social media, Block Leaders, and Citizen Corps. Thomas Chin
agreed to present a draft flier at the next Public Safety Commission meeting.
3. Subject: Preventing Vehicular Burglaries
a. Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office on Vehicular Burglaries including areas of high
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incidents
b. Discuss Preventative Measures for Vehicular Burglaries (Chao/Shan)
Recommended Action: Provide best measures to prevent vehicular burglaries to staff for
consideration
Captain Urena presented a review of vehicle burglaries in 2019 in the City of Cupertino.
Commissioner Shan proposed recommendations to prevent vehicular burglaries. Chair Chao
provided additional recommendations from urban.org.
Commissioner Ankireddipally provided recommendations for inclusion in the overall
recommendation.
Commissioner Nellore motioned to approve the recommendations for Preventative
Measures for Vehicular Burglaries; Chair Chao seconded the motion; Ayes: Shan, Chao,
Wang, Ankireddipally, and Nellore. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Subject: Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2020)
c. Review domestic violence awareness flyer from Next Door Solutions
Recommended Action: Recommend locations to post domestic violence awareness flyers
to staff
Chair Chao shared example flyers from Next Door Solutions. Chair Chao suggested
locations to post the flyers at multiple locations including digital locations. Locations
include grocery stores, banner at Memorial Park, city trees, social media, Cupertino website
banner, and the Scene (October).
Chair Chao motioned to approve the amended recommended locations to post Domestic
Violence Awareness Month flyers and materials from Next Door Solutions; Commissioner
Wang seconded the motion; Ayes: Shan, Chao, Wang, Ankireddipally, and Nellore. Noes:
None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
5. Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire Department
Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara County Fire Department
Deputy Fire Chief Shumate indicated no significant events during the month of July 2020.
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No injuries to first responders were reported.
Deputy Fire Chief Shumate explained the reduction in call volume is likely due to the
COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders and businesses reducing workforces coming into the
City. To date in 2020, there were 1,825 calls for service which is a significant decrease in call
volume. The month of July 2020 had 273 calls for service. Deputy Chief Shumate explained
approximately 56% of calls were due to an emergency medical service request.
Deputy Fire Chief Shumate describe public outreach and special events during the month of
July 2020 including dual format classes featuring virtual and in-person sessions.
6. Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Captain Urena delivered a report that during the month of July all response times were met.
Captain Urena described vehicle moving violations over the month of July. The Sheriff’s
Office will continue to monitor roadway conditions for motorists using handheld devices.
Captain Urena described an incident on July 27, 2020. The incident resulted in a
prolonged negotiation with the subject. Santa Clara County Mental Health experts
responded. The subject was eventually taken into custody and assessed for continued
mental health services.
Captain Urena shared a report on domestic violence calls to describe incidents members
of the same household. Captain Urena provided a brief overview of the nine domestic
violence incidents which occurred in the month of July.
7. Subject: Report by the City of Cupertino
Recommended Action: Receive Report by the City of Cupertino Liaison
Thomas Chin, City of Cupertino Emergency Services Coordinator, described the status of the
County of Santa Clara’s Risk Reduction Order and the State of California’s Watchlist. As of
August 13, 2020, the County of Santa Clara has reported 86 cases in total in the City of
Cupertino.
Thomas Chin described the City of Cupertino’s coordination with the County of Santa Clara
to pilot an appointment based COVID-19 testing to the community. Appointment based test
sites were scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of August and September.
Thomas Chin also described the Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather
Service. Temperatures could reach 100 degrees with poor overnight cooling. In response, the
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City of Cupertino will activate a cooling center Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15.
Staff will screen people coming into the cooling center for COVID-19 symptoms. An isolation
area will be provided for symptomatic or potential exposure individuals.
Thomas Chin describe the support from the Cupertino Citizen Corps, Public Works
Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Innovation and Technology Department, and
Communications Division. Thomas Chin thanked the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and
Santa Clara County Fire District for support.
8. Subject: Commissioner Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners’ Reports
Commissioner Nellore reported on the Mayor’s meeting with Commissions.
Commissioner Wang agreed to attend the September Mayor’s Meeting scheduled for
September 2, 2020.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
Commission Shan explored the idea of future agenda items including Public Safety Power
Shutoff and mask enforcement during COVID-19. Neither item was recommended for
future agendas.
Commissioner Nellore requested a future agenda item on the Homeless Encampment on
Wolfe Road and a future agenda item on increased theft of catalytic converters.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Chao adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Thomas Chin
Staff Liaison to the Public Safety Commission
Emergency Services Coordinator
City of Cupertino
September 2, 2020
APPROVED BY:
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Yvonne Chao Chair Date
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Legislation Text
Subject: Public Safety Education and Outreach
a.Public Safety Forum (Chao/Nellore)
Receive updated reports and discuss proposals for future forums/workshops
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PUBLIC SAFETY FORUM
SERIES SCHEDULE
Teleconference
Series
All events start at 6:00 P.M.
Dates and speakers subject to
change
October 22, 2020
November 12, 2020
December 17, 2020
January 21, 2020
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Santa Clara
Block Leader Panel
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Santa Clara County Fire District
COORDINATED BY THE CITY OF CUPERTINO’S PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
PUBLIC SAFETY FORUM
OCTOBER 22
6:00 P.M.
Teleconference
Series
“In Our Own Voice”
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara will host a
presentation about a personal perspective of mental health
conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what
it's like to have a mental health condition.
NAMI Santa Clara is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and
advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of
people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia,
schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive
disorder, obsessive- compulsive disorder, panic and other severe
and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3mz9txQ
COORDINATED BY THE CITY OF CUPERTINO’S PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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Subject: Domestic Violence Awareness
a.Review domestic violence awareness banner (Chao)
Receive updated report on domestic violence awareness
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Legislation Text
Subject: Proposed amendments to Chapter 2.40 (Disaster Council) of the Cupertino Municipal Code
Receive presentation on proposed amendments to Chapter 2.40 (Disaster Council)of the Cupertino
Municipal Code, provide any input, and make a recommendation to City Council
File #:20-8287,Version:1
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Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District
Receive report by the Santa Clara County Fire District liaison
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Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Receive report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office liaison
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Subject: Report by the City of Cupertino
Receive report by the City of Cupertino staff liaison
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Subject: Commissioner Reports
Receive Commissioners' reports
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