PSC 08-13-2020Public Safety Commission Minutes August 13, 2020
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CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINAL 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 “In Our 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
“In Our Own Voice”
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