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Home My WebLink AboutPSC 01-08-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Thursday, January 8, 2026 6:00 PM IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION OPTIONS TO OBSERVE: Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: 1) Attend in person at Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road. 2) Watch a live stream online at https://youtube.com/@cupertinocitycommission. OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE AND COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to address the Public Safety Commission may do so in the following ways: 1) Appear in person at Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Road: A.During “Oral Communications”, the public may comment on matters not on the agenda, and for agendized matters, the public may comment during the public comment period for each agendized item. B.Speakers are requested to complete a Speaker Card. While completion of Speaker Cards is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments, it is helpful for the purposes of ensuring that all speakers are called upon. C.Speakers must wait to be called and may begin speaking when recognized by the Chair. D.Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. However, the Chair may reduce the speaking time depending on the number of people who wish to speak on an item. A speaker representing a group of 2 to 5 or more people who are present may have up to 2 minutes per group member, up to 10 minutes maximum. E.Please note that due to cyber security concerns, speakers are not allowed to connect any personal devices to any City equipment. However, speakers that wish to share a document Page 1 1 PSC 01-08-2026 1 of 27 Public Safety Commission Agenda January 8, 2026 (e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so by: a.E-mailing the document to Publicsafetycommission@cupertino.gov by 3:00 p.m. and staff will advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment. 2) Written communications as follows: A.E-mail comments to Publicsafetycommission@cupertino.gov. B.Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: Cupertino Public Safety Commission, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 C.Comments addressed to the Public Safety Commission received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be included in written communications published and distributed before the beginning of the meeting. D.Comments addressed to the Public Safety Commission received after the 4:00 p.m. deadline, but through the end of the Commission meeting, will be posted to the City’s website by the end of the following business day. 3) Teleconference in one of the following ways: A.Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y311qLGGSFytzID4P8MEhw a.Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b.Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c.Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. B.By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a.Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 812 4391 6681 b.To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c.Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C.Via an H.323/SIP room system: H.323 Information: Page 2 2 PSC 01-08-2026 2 of 27 Public Safety Commission Agenda January 8, 2026 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 812 4391 6681 SIP: 81243916681@zoomcrc.com CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: November 13, 2025 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Review and approve the November 13, 2025 Public Safety Commission meeting minutes 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. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 2.Subject: 2026 Meeting Topics Recommended Action: Review and discuss list of potential meeting topics for 2026 A - Public Safety Commission 2026 Work Plan REPORTS / UPDATES 3.Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District Recommended Action: Receive Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District liaison 4.Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office liaison STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS FUTURE AGENDA SETTING Page 3 3 PSC 01-08-2026 3 of 27 Public Safety Commission Agenda January 8, 2026 ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this 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, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or 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 website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. Page 4 4 PSC 01-08-2026 4 of 27 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: November 13, 2025 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Review and approve the November 13, 2025 Public Safety Commission meeting minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 12/23/2025Page 1 of 1 5 PSC 01-08-2026 5 of 27 DRAFT MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Thursday, November 13, 2025 At 6:02 p.m. Vice Chair Rajaram called the Regular Public Safety Commission meeting to order at the Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via Teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chair Sidharth Rajaram and Commissioners Gregory Klein and Ravi Kiran Singh Sapaharam. Absent: Chair Nirmalendu Das, Sashikala Begur. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: September 11, 2025 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the September 11, 2025 Public Safety Commission meeting minutes MOTION: Rajaram moved and Sapaharam seconded to approve the September 11, 2025 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Rajaram, Klein, Sapaharam. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Das, Begur. POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None OLD BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS 2. Subject: Presentation on Outdoor Sirens Recommended Action: Receive the presentation on Outdoor Sirens Block Leader Coordinator Marta Drown gave a presentation. Commissioner Sapaharam shared a document. Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which staff and Santa Clara County Captain Neil Valenzuela responded to. 6 PSC 01-08-2026 6 of 27 Public Safety Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 Vice Chair Rajaram opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. 3. Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District Recommended Action: Receive Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District liaison Santa Clara County Fire Chief Hector Estrada gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which Santa Clara County Fire Chief Hector Estrada responded to. Vice Chair Rajaram opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. 4. Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office liaison Santa Clara County Captain Neil Valenzuela gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which Santa Clara County Captain Neil Valenzuela responded to. Vice Chair Rajaram opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 5. Subject: Report update by the City of Cupertino Recommended Action: Receive report update presentation Block Leader Coordinator Marta Drown gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions, which Block Leader Coordinator Marta Drown responded to. Vice Chair Rajaram opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING – 7 PSC 01-08-2026 7 of 27 Public Safety Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 Commissioners added the following future agenda items. Investigate ways to increase sign-ups for Alert SCC, and return in January to present the findings. (Rajaram, Klein, and Sapaharam). ADJOURNMENT At 6:57 p.m. Vice Chair Rajaram adjourned the Regular Public Safety Commission Meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 8 PSC 01-08-2026 8 of 27 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: 2026 Meeting Topics Review and discuss list of potential meeting topics for 2026 CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 12/23/2025Page 1 of 1 9 PSC 01-08-2026 9 of 27 #Project/Task EXAMPLE: Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure 1 Increase AlertSCC registration 2 Expanded Scam & Fraud Prevention 3 Vision Zero Traffic Safety Enhancements 4 Technology Force Multiplication (ALPR/Drone) 5 First Responder Wellness & Staffing 6 Proactive Youth & School Safety * All items on this list must fall within the Commission/Committee scope in the Cupertino Municipal Code Not Within Scope of Commission/Complete Modernized Emergency Evacuation Mapping 10 PSC 01-08-2026 10 of 27 Humane Homelessness Coordination AlertSCC Neighborhood Enrollment Drive 11 PSC 01-08-2026 11 of 27 Project Objective Justification Is this item related to the City Work Program, mandated by law, or Council priority/direction? (If not, please specify rationale) Example: Revise and develop policies to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Potential options include smoke-free multi-unit housing, smoke-free service areas, and smoke-free public events. Example: Council established this as a priority at the December 2, 2025 Council Meeting Advise on the creation of a promotional campaign for AlertSCC, explore current barriers to registration in partnership with County OEM Rationale: Enhances community resilience Advocate for expanded multi-language workshops and digital campaigns targeting the rise in identity theft, forgery, and digital scams. leading crime category (Identity Theft/Fraud) through targeted community education. Review collision data (2018–2025) to propose infrastructure and enforcement priorities for high-collision corridors (Stevens Creek/De Anza) and school zones. Council Priority: Supports Vision Zero goals and pedestrian/cyclist safety for students. Advocate for expanded Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) and evaluate Drone as First Responder (DFR) models to assist the Sheriff’s Office. in Saratoga and Fremont to solve crimes and reduce response times despite staffing challenges. personnel mental health and retention to maintain high service standards. challenges and community expectations for consistent, high-quality public safety. Review current SRO Partnership and make recommentations to focus more on mentorship, anti- bullying, and regional crime diversion. Rationale: Proactive measure to maintain Cupertino’s low juvenile crime rate amid regional trends. * All items on this list must fall within the Commission/Committee scope in the Cupertino Municipal Code Genasys Protect) to provide residents with real-time evacuation zones for wildfires and floods.Complete Public Safety Commission 2026 Work Plan 12 PSC 01-08-2026 12 of 27 Coordinate with the Sheriff and social services to address a 110% increase in the unsheltered population through resource-based outreach.Outside Scope model and partnership with the Cupertino Library to reach seniors and diverse households.Duplicate 13 PSC 01-08-2026 13 of 27 Council Goal Estimated timeline Quality of Life Example: 6 months Public Engagement and Transparency 6–12 months Quality of Life 6–12 months Quality of Life 12 months Public Engagement and Transparency 12 months Public Engagement and Transparency 12 months Quality of Life 12 months Public Safety Commission 2026 Work Plan 14 PSC 01-08-2026 14 of 27 15 PSC 01-08-2026 15 of 27 #Project/Task EXAMPLE: Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 * All items on this list must fall within the Commission/Committee scope in the Cupertino Municipal Code 16 PSC 01-08-2026 16 of 27 17 PSC 01-08-2026 17 of 27 Project Objective Justification Is this item related to the City Work Program, mandated by law, or Council priority/direction? (If not, please specify rationale) Example: Revise and develop policies to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Potential options include smoke-free multi-unit housing, smoke-free service areas, and smoke-free public events. Example: Council established this as a priority at the December 2, 2025 Council Meeting * All items on this list must fall within the Commission/Committee scope in the Cupertino Municipal Code Public Engagement and Transparency Transportation Housing Public Safety Commission 2026 Work Plan 18 PSC 01-08-2026 18 of 27 Quality of Life Environmental Sustainability Fiscal Strategy 19 PSC 01-08-2026 19 of 27 Council Goal Estimated timeline Quality of Life Example: 6 months Public Safety Commission 2026 Work Plan 20 PSC 01-08-2026 20 of 27 #Project/Task EXAMPLE: Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 * All items on this list must fall within the Commission/Committee scope in the Cupertino Municipal Code 21 PSC 01-08-2026 21 of 27 22 PSC 01-08-2026 22 of 27 Project Objective Justification Is this item related to the City Work Program, mandated by law, or Council priority/direction? (If not, please specify rationale) Example: Revise and develop policies to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Potential options include smoke-free multi-unit housing, smoke-free service areas, and smoke-free public events. Example: Council established this as a priority at the December 2, 2025 Council Meeting * All items on this list must fall within the Commission/Committee scope in the Cupertino Municipal Code Public Engagement and Transparency Transportation Housing Public Safety Commission 2026 Work Plan 23 PSC 01-08-2026 23 of 27 Quality of Life Environmental Sustainability Fiscal Strategy 24 PSC 01-08-2026 24 of 27 Council Goal Estimated timeline Explanation Quality of Life Example: 6 months Public Safety Commission 2026 Work Plan 25 PSC 01-08-2026 25 of 27 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District Receive Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District liaison CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 12/23/2025Page 1 of 1 26 PSC 01-08-2026 26 of 27 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Receive report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office liaison CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 12/23/2025Page 1 of 1 27 PSC 01-08-2026 27 of 27