12-10-2020 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
AGENDA
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location
Thursday, December 10, 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, December 10 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 Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
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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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2.Subject: Minutes from October 8, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from October 8, 2020
A - Draft Minutes
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
3.Subject: Public Safety Education and Outreach
a.Public Safety Forum (Chao/Nellore)
Recommended Action: Receive updated reports and discuss proposals for future
forums/workshops
NEW BUSINESS
4.Subject: Discuss potential City Work Program proposals for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Recommended Action: Recommend potential City Work Program proposals for Fiscal
Year 2021-2022
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
8.Subject: Commissioner Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners' reports
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
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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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Agenda Item
20-8461 Agenda Date:
12/10/2020 Agenda #: 1.
Subject: Minutes from September 10, 2020
Approve minutes from September 10, 2020
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CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 10, 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 6:04 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020 via
teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Yvonne Chao
Eric Shan
Lakshminarasimha Ankireddipally
Hymanand Nellore
Commissioner Absent: Tiffany Wang
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: Members of the Public
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approve August 13, 2020 Minutes
Recommended Action: Approval of the August 13, 2020 Minutes
Chair Chao recommended a change on page 2 from “Own Voice Program” to “In Our Own
Voice.” The recommended change appears twice on page 2.
Commissioner Nellore motioned to approve the amended minutes of the August 13, 2020
meeting; Commissioner Ankireddipally seconded the motion; Ayes: Ankireddipally, Chao,
Nellore, and Shan. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Wang.
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 availability of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to
present “In Our Own Voice” at the Public Safety Forum on October 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. A
registration process will be made available via teleconference registration.
Thomas Chin shared a draft flyer marketing the first Public Safety Forum session featuring
NAMI. An overview flyer will be created to market the full series as dates are finalized.
Commissioner Shan provided an update on the availability and date for the Public Safety
Forum session on Block Leaders.
Chair Chao motioned to cancel the November 12, 2020 Public Safety Commission meeting in
favor of the Public Safety Forum series; Commissioner Shan seconded the motion; Ayes:
Ankireddipally, Chao, Nellore, and Shan. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Wang.
The following schedule was confirmed:
o Thursday, October 22, 2020 – National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara
County
“In Our Own Voice”
o Thursday, November 12, 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)
Chair Chao opened the public comment period and no comment was received.
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3. Subject: Preventing Vehicular Burglaries
a. Discuss the rise of catalytic Converter thefts
Recommended Action: Receive report on the rise of catalytic converter thefts
Thomas Chin provided an update on the recommendations submitted by the Commission.
The Community Development Department (CDD) is working on incorporating the
recommendations into upcoming projects. Updates will be provided as appropriate.
Captain Urena reported 18 catalytic converter thefts in 2020 in the City of Cupertino. Captain
Urena reported a concentration of thefts related to hybrid cars. The Sheriff’s Office has
pushed warnings through social media to the community.
Chair Chao opened the public comment period and the following person spoke.
Jim Moore thanked Captain Urena for his work and would follow up with protective actions
at his home.
Chair Chao closed the public comment period.
4. Subject: Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2020)
a. Review domestic violence awareness flyer from Next Door Solutions
Recommended Action: Recommend locations to post domestic violence awareness flyers
to staff
Thomas Chin provided an update on the Public Safety Commission’s recommended
locations to post flyers in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October).
Commissioner Shan clarified the recommended location at Memorial Park.
Chair Chao opened the public comment period and no comment was received.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Subject: Homeless Encampment at Interstate 280 and Wolfe Road
a. Discuss potential public safety impacts for the encampment participants and
community (Nellore)
Recommended Action: Review public safety issues regarding the homeless encampment
and recommendations for intervention to refer to staff
Commissioner Nellore provided an update on the known public safety issues for the
encampments along Wolfe Road.
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Possible issues include:
Proximity to the roadway
High speed drivers
Potential liability to the City
Encampment is growing
Lack of physical distancing
A fire occurred on site
Chair Chao opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Liana Crabtree referred to her written communications. She said the encampment has
received verbal guidance to leave the area but have not received any written guidance on
where to go.
Jim Moore referred to the Sheriff’s Office providing verbal instruction to vacate the area by
September 25th. Jim asked why the encampments are being moved during the COVID-19
Pandemic and where would they go. Jim further reported a vehicle collision near the
encampment has not been proven to be associated with the encampment.
Chair Chao closed the public comment period.
Commissioner Nellore motioned to recommend a traffic study to evaluate protective
measures for the drivers and encampment participants at Wolfe Road and Interstate 280;
Commissioner Shan seconded the motion; Ayes: Ankireddipally, Chao, and Nellore. Noes:
None. Abstain: Shan. Absent: Wang.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
6. Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire Department
Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara County Fire Department
Deputy Fire Chief Shumate delivered the Santa Clara County Fire District August 2020
report. Deputy Fire Chief Shumate indicated no significant events during the month of July
2020. No injuries to first responders were reported.
Chair Chao opened the public comment period and no comment was received.
7. 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 the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office August 2020 report Captain
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Urena reported all response times were met. Captain Urena provided a public safety report
on select crimes. Captain Urena delivered a detailed report on domestic violence cases.
Chair Chao opened the public comment period and the following person spoke.
Jim Moore thanked Captain Urena for his report.
Chair Chao closed the public comment period.
8. 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, delivered a report on the
emergency response activities in August 2020. Responses included the CZU Lightning
Complex, SCU Lightning Complex, extreme heat, poor air quality, potential Public Safety
Power Shut Off (PSPS), and COVID-19.
Chair Chao opened the public comment period and no comment was received.
9. Subject: Commissioner Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners’ Reports
Chair Chao delivered a report on behalf of Commissioner Wang from the September
Mayor’s meeting.
Chair Chao agreed to attend the October Mayor’s Meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Chao adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Thomas Chin
Staff Liaison to the Public Safety Commission
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Emergency Services Coordinator
City of Cupertino
September 18, 2020
APPROVED BY:
Yvonne Chao Chair Date
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Agenda Item
20-8542 Agenda Date:
12/10/2020 Agenda #: 2.
Subject: Minutes from October 8, 2020
Approve minutes from October 8, 2020
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CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 8, 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 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 via
teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Yvonne Chao
Eric Shan
Lakshminarasimha Ankireddipally
Tiffany Wang
Commissioner Absent: Hymanand Nellore
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: Members of the Public
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approve September 10, 2020 Minutes
Recommended Action: Approval of the September 10, 2020 Minutes
Commissioner Nellore motioned to postpone approval the minutes for the September 10,
2020 meeting; Commissioner Shan seconded the motion; Ayes: Ankireddipally, Chao, Wang
and Shan. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Nellore.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATION
None
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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 availability of two speakers on behalf of National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI) to present “In Our Own Voice” at the Public Safety Forum on October
22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Thomas Chin shared a draft flyer marketing the first Public Safety Forum session featuring
NAMI and the overview flyer created to market the full series.
Captain Urena described the December 17, 2020 Public Safety Forum series session as general
crime updates and providing time for questions and answers from the public.
Commissioner Wang volunteered to sponsor and facilitate the January Public Safety Forum
session. Commissioner Ankireddipally volunteered to sponsor and facilitate the December
Public Safety Forum session.
3. Subject: Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2020)
a. Review domestic violence awareness flyer from Next Door Solutions
Recommended Action: Recommend locations to post domestic violence awareness flyers
to staff
Thomas Chin recommended any suggested non-profits work within the existing request
and scheduling process to raise a banner at Memorial Park. Chair Chao agreed to coordinate
directly with Next Door.
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.
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Thomas Chin presented proposed amendments to Chapter 2.40 (Disaster Council) of the
Cupertino Municipal Code. Commissioners discussed the amendments and had no
dissenting opinions.
Chair Chao opened the public comment period and no comment was received.
Chair Chao motioned to recommend for approval the amendments to Chapter 2.40 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code to the City Council; Commissioner Wang seconded the motion;
Ayes: Ankireddipally, Chao, Shan, and Wang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Nellore.
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 delivered the Santa Clara County Fire District September 2020
report. Deputy Fire Chief Shumate indicated no significant events during the month of
September 2020. No injuries to first responders were reported.
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 the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office September 2020 report
Captain Urena reported all response times were met. Captain Urena provided a public safety
report on select crimes. Captain Urena delivered a detailed report on domestic violence cases.
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, delivered a report on the
emergency response activities in September 2020. Responses included extreme heat, poor air
quality, potential Public Safety Power Shut Off (PSPS), and COVID-19.
8. Subject: Commissioner Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners’ Reports
Chair Chao delivered a report from the September Mayor’s meeting including concerns
about catalytic converter thefts.
Commissioner Ankireddipally agreed to attend the next Mayor’s Meeting.
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FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Chao adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Thomas Chin
Staff Liaison to the Public Safety Commission
Emergency Services Coordinator
City of Cupertino
December 7, 2020
APPROVED BY:
Yvonne Chao Chair Date
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Agenda Item
20-8464 Agenda Date:
12/10/2020 Agenda #: 3.
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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Agenda Item
20-8467 Agenda Date:
12/10/2020 Agenda #: 4.
Subject:Discuss potential City Work Program proposals for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Recommend potential City Work Program proposals for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
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Agenda Item
20-8473 Agenda Date:
12/10/2020 Agenda #: 5.
Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District
Receive report by the Santa Clara County Fire District Liaison
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Agenda Item
20-8477 Agenda Date:
12/10/2020 Agenda #: 6.
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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Agenda Item
20-8481 Agenda Date:
12/10/2020 Agenda #: 7.
Subject: Report by the City of Cupertino
Receive report by the City of Cupertino staff liaison
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Agenda Item
20-8487 Agenda Date:
12/10/2020 Agenda #: 8.
Subject: Commissioner Reports
Receive Commissioners' reports
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