PSC 07-10 -2025
CITY OF CUPERTINO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
10185 N Stelling Rd, Quinlan Conference Room
Thursday, July 10, 2025
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Das called the Public Safety Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the
Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N Stelling Rd.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Nirmalendu Das, Sidharth Rajaram, Sashikala Begur, Ravi
Kiran Singh Sapaharam (6:14 p.m.)
Commissioners absent: None
City/County Staff present: Marta Drown, Jessica Suntay, Luke Connolly, Piu Ghosh,
West Valley Patrol Division Captain Neil Valenzuela,
Assistant Fire Chief Hector Estrada
Guest Speakers: Jacqueline Prostman Rohr, Tammy Seale
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: May 8, 2025 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the May 8, 2025 Public Safety Commission
meeting minutes.
Vice Chair Rajaram motioned to approve the May 8, 2025 Public Safety Commission
meeting minutes as submitted. Commissioner Begur seconded. Motion carried with 3
yes and 1 absent.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sonali Padgaonkar, Cupertino resident, discussed the need for emergency alerts.
Adwait Sathye, Cupertino resident, discussed speeding on Rainbow.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: Study Session on a state law mandated update to the Health and Safety
Element. (Application No(s): GPA-2025-001; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location:
citywide)
Recommended Action: That the Public Safety Commission receive the report and
provide input on the recommended policy areas and/or programs in the Health and
Safety Element.
Luke Connolly, Assistant Director of Community Development, introduced Jacqueline
Prostman Rohr, Placeworks Project Manager Consultant, to present on the item.
Presented on a state law mandated update to the Health and Safety Element.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and made comments.
3. Subject: Public Safety Subcommittee Update
Recommended Action: Receive an update from the Public Safety subcommittee.
Vice Chair Rajaram presented his findings from a deputy ride along and conversations
from Sheriff’s Office staff.
Vice Chair Rajaram presented the findings on what needs are felt at the Sheriff's
Department (attached as a desk item under supplemental reports in the July 10 meeting
details).
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and made comments.
Chair Das opened public comment and the following people spoke on the item.
Sonali Padgaonkar, Cupertino resident
Chair Das closed public comment.
4. Subject: Presentation on the Block Leader Program
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation from Staff Liaison on the Block Leader
Program.
Marta Drown, Block Leader Coordinator, presented an overview of the program
including its history, goals, and recent changes.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and made comments.
REPORTS/UPDATES
5. Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Monthly Update Reports from:
- Santa Clara County Fire District
o Reported as submitted.
- Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
o Reported as submitted.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Block Leader Coordinator Drown presented the staff update as submitted.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
Chair Das motioned to assign Commissioners to do research:
- Chair Das to study Sheriff’s Office recruitment, and possible promotion of
positions.
- Vice Chair Rajaram to study how to streamline the Sheriff’s Office procurement
process, especially in relation to ALPRs.
- Commissioner Begur to study the procedure for the Sheriff’s Office to close cases
and increase transparency about the process.
- Commissioner Sapaharam to examine potential means of leveraging the Block
Leader and Neighborhood Watch programs for increased communication and
engagement with the community.
Commissioner Sapaharam motioned to receive a presentation from the Sheriff’s Office
on the effectiveness of ALPRs, the procurement process, and return on investment from
the City. Commissioner Begur seconded.
Vice Chair Rajaram motioned to add discussing Hazard Mitigation for Rainbow Dr (per
written email correspondence to the Commission). Commissioner Begur seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Das adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m. to the September 11, 2025 meeting at 6:00
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Marta Drown
Marta Drown, Block Leader Coordinator
Parks and Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the September 11, 2025 regular meeting