HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSC 09-10-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
AGENDA
10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference
Thursday, September 10, 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.
3) Attend in person at a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code
54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda.
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
(e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so by:
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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_y5x3pvTUQk290ajJBdgbLw
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: 832 0033 8948
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. Online via the teleconferencing device (Audio and Video) being used to provide access
to the meeting from a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code
54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda.
a) Speakers are required to notify the City Clerk via email to cityclerk@cupertino.gov prior
to noon on the date of the meeting during which they plan to participate and comment from
the remote location noticed to ensure the City Clerk is prepared to accept their comment.
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b) If the teleconferencing device malfunctions impeding access to the meeting from the
remote location, the speaker may alternatively participate via the other options for remote
participation provided above.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: July 9, 2026 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes
Review and approve the July 9, 2026 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: Monthly Update Reports
Receive Monthly Update Reports from Santa Clara County Fire
District and Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
3.Subject: Update on the Draft City of Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan
Receive Update on the Draft City of Cupertino Emergency
Operations Plan and provide feedback
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
4.Subject: Staff Updates
· Update to AlertSCC Promotion
· Update on the Lehigh Permanente Quarry and Air Quality
Recommended Action: Receive update from City Staff
5.Subject: Cybersecurity Update
Recommended Action: Receive update from Chair Rajaram
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6.Subject: Earthquake Preparedness Presentation
Recommended Action: Receive update from Commissioner Klein
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
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.
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Agenda Item
Subject:July 9, 2026 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes
Review and approve the July 9, 2026 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes
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DRAFT MINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Thursday, July 9, 2026
At 6:01 p.m. Chair Sidharth 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: Chair Sidharth Rajaram, Vice Chair Ravi Kiran Singh Sapaharam and Commissioners
Unmesh Agarwala, Gregory Klein and Stephen Lau. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: May 14, 2026 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and Approve the May 14, 2026 Public Safety
Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Rajaram moved and Sapaharam seconded to approve the May 14, 2026 Public
Safety Commission Meeting Minutes. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes:
Rajaram, Sapaharam, Klein and Lau. Noes: None. Abstain: Agarwala. Absent: None.
POSTPONEMENTS – None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: Introduction of new Public Safety Commission members
Recommended Action: Receive introduction of new Public Safety Commission
members
Commissioner Agarwala and Commissioner Lau introduced themselves.
3. Subject: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention presentation on the Talk Saves
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Lives program
Recommended Action: Receive American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
presentation on the Talk Saves Lives program
Written Communications for this item included a presentation.
Adam Pratt, Intern with the Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the American
Foundation for Suicide Prevention, gave a presentation.
Commissioners asked questions which the presenter responded to.
Chair Rajaram opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
The Commission received the presentation.
4. Subject: Maitri presentation on Domestic Violence Awareness and Community
Resources
Recommended Action: Receive Maitri presentation on Domestic Violence Awareness
and Community Resources
Written Communications for this item included a presentation.
Maitri Client Advocate Neeti Kataruka gave a presentation.
Commissioners asked questions which the presenter responded to.
Chair Rajaram opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
The Commission received the presentation.
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
Written Communications for this item included a report.
Santa Clara County Fire District liaison Deputy Chief Hector Estrada gave a report.
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Commissioners asked questions which the presenter responded to.
Chair Rajaram opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
The Commission received the report.
6. Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Recommended Action: Receive Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Written Communications for this item included a report.
Captain Neil Valenzuela from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office gave a report.
Chair Rajaram opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
The Commission received the report.
7. Subject: Commissioner’s Reports
Recommended Action: Hear Commissioner’s Reports
Chair Rajaram reported sharing the AlertSCC flyers and placards and expressed interest
in seeing metrics for AlertSCC and Genasys.
Commissioner Klein reported on the hiring of a new Emergency Manager, the Disaster
Council meeting and the Emergency Operations Plan.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
Commissioners added the following future agenda items.
• Check in on the status of AlertSCC and Genasys sign-ups. (Rajaram)
• Discuss and spread awareness of the Sheriff’s Office’s efforts regarding theft and fraud
trends. (Rajaram)
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:03 p.m. Chair Rajaram adjourned the Regular Public Safety Commission meeting.
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Minutes prepared by:
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Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant
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Agenda Item
Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Receive Monthly Update Reports from Santa Clara County Fire District and Santa Clara County
Sheriff’s Office
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Agenda Item
Subject: Update on the Draft City of Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan
Receive Update on the Draft City of Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan and provide feedback
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Agenda Item
Subject: Staff Updates
·Update to AlertSCC Promotion
·Update on the Lehigh Permanente Quarry and Air Quality
Receive update from City Staff
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Agenda Item
Subject: Cybersecurity Update
Receive update from Chair Rajaram
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Agenda Item
Subject: Earthquake Preparedness Presentation
Receive update from Commissioner Klein
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