PSC 03-13-2025 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
AGENDA
10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room
Thursday, March 13, 2025
6:00 PM
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, 10185 N. Stelling Road
2) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at
https://youtube.com/@cupertinocitycommission
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) Appear in person at Quinlan Community Center.
2) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, to the Commission at
publicsafetycommission@cupertino.gov. These e-mail comments will also be posted to the
City’s website after the meeting.
Oral public comments may be made during the public comment period for each agenda
item.
Members of the audience who address the legislative body must come to the
lectern/microphone and are requested to complete a Speaker Card and identify themselves.
Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to
attend the meeting or provide comments.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Minutes from January 9, 2025
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from January 9, 2025
A - Draft Minutes
POSTPONEMENTS
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Public Safety Commission Agenda March 13, 2025
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
2.Subject: Public Safety Forum and Fair
Recommended Action: Recommended Action: Receive updated report on Public Safety
Fair
Presenter: Susanna Khubchandani
A - Public Safety Fair Eagle Project Proposal
NEW BUSINESS
3.Subject: Election of Public Safety Commission Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year
2025
Recommended Action: Recommended Action: Elect Chair and Vice Chair for the term
ending January 31, 2026
Presenter: Marta Drown
4.Subject: Sheriff’s Teen Academy
Recommended Action: Recommended Action: Receive report on the Sheriff’s Office
Teen Academy 2025
Presenter: Captain Neil Valenzuela
A - Teen Academy Flyer 2025
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
5.Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District
Recommended Action: Recommended Action: Receive Report by the Santa Clara
County Fire District liaison
Presenter: Deputy Chief Hector Estrada
A - Public Safety Fire Report
B - Local Fire Hazard Severity Zones
6.Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Recommended Action: Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara
County Sheriff's Office liaison
Presenter: Captain Neil Valenzuela
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7.Subject: Report by the City of Cupertino
Recommended Action: Recommended Action: Receive report by the City of Cupertino
staff liaison
Presenter: Marta Drown
A - Public Safety Report - February 2025
8.Subject: Commissioner’s Reports
Recommended Action: Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners' reports
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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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
25-13810 Agenda Date: 3/13/2025
Agenda #: 1.
Subject: Minutes from January 9, 2025
Approve minutes from January 9, 2025
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CUPERTINO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 9, 2025 6:00 p.m.
Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N Stelling Road
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bobby Toda called to order this meeting of the Cupertino Public Safety Commission
at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Bobby Toda
Neal Evans
Sidharth Rajaram
Commissioners Absent: Nirnalendu Das
Staff Present: Captain Neil Valenzuela, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s
Office
Chief John Black, Santa Clara County Fire
Tom Chin, Emergency Manager, City of Cupertino
Marta Drown, Block Leader Coordinator, City of Cupertino
Lieutenant Shawn Flores, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s
Office
Lieutenant Jason Vega, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Minutes from November 14, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from November 14, 2024
Commissioner Evans motioned to approve the minutes; Commissioner Rajaram seconded
the motion; Ayes: Evans, Rajaram, and Toda. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Das.
POSTPONEMENTS
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Captain Neil Valenzuela introduced Lieutenant Flores and Lieutenant Vega to the
Commission. Introductions were completed during Postponements to allow the
Lieutenants to return to patrol.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
The following members of the public spoke:
Rhoda Fry discussed Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Plan and building codes related
to fire safety.
Roy Dickman discussed his interest in the Commission and concerns about traffic
violations.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Written communications were emailed to the commission and are included for the record.
OLD BUSINESS
2. Subject: Public Safety Forum
Recommended Action: Receive an updated report on the Public Safety Forum
Presenter: Tom Chin
The Public Safety Fair will be March 22, 2025 at the Civic Center Plaza to promote the
public safety services available to Cupertino residents.
Commissioners provided feedback and asked questions. Commissioners additionally
offered recommendations for the event, potential booths, and entertainment.
Chair Toda opened the public comment period, and the following members of the public
spoke.
None
Chair Toda closed the public comment period
Vice Chair Rajaram motioned to receive the updated report on the Public Safety Forum;
Commissioner Evans seconded the motion; Ayes: Evans, Rajaram, and Toda. Noes: None.
Abstain: None. Absent: Das.
NEW BUSINESS
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No New Business
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
3. Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District
Recommended Action: Receive a report by the Santa Clara County Fire District
Presenter: Battalion Chief John Black
Battalion Chief Black reviewed the November and December 2024 Santa Clara County Fire
District reports. Incident response was reviewed for each month. Commissioners asked
clarifying questions. Battalion Chief Black and Mr. Chin provided responses.
Chair Toda opened the public comment period, and the following members of the public
spoke.
Rhoda Fry
Chair Toda closed the public comment period.
Commissioner Evans made a motion to receive the report by the Santa Clara County Fire
Department. Vice Chair Rajaram seconded. Roll call vote. Ayes: Evans, Rajaram, and
Toda. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Das.
5. Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Recommended Action: Receive a report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Liaison
Presenter: Captain Neil Valenzuela
Captain Valenzuela reviewed the November and December 2024crime data. Captain
Valenzuela reviewed call volumes and response times. Commissioners asked clarifying
questions. Captain Valenzuela provided responses.
Chair Toda opened the public comment period, and the following members of the public
spoke.
Rhoda Fry
Chair Toda closed the public comment period.
Vice Chair Rajaram made a motion to receive the report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s
Office. Chair Toda seconded. Roll call vote. Ayes: Evans, Rajaram, and Toda. Noes: None.
Abstain: None. Absent: Das.
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6. Subject: Report by the City of Cupertino Office of Emergency Management
Recommended Action: Receive a report by the City of Cupertino Office of Emergency
Management
Presenter: Tom Chin, Emergency Manager, City of Cupertino
Tom Chin introduced Marta Drown who coordinates the Block Leader, Neighborhood
Watch and REACH (Raising Emergency Awareness of Community Hazards) programs. Miss
Drown will provide a report on REACH activities in 2024 at the next Commission meeting.
Tom Chin reviewed the Office of Emergency Management's current planning,
preparedness, training, and exercise efforts, including the Emergency Operation Plan, the
Community Wildfire Prevention Plan, and the Automated License Plate Reader program.
The Commissioners asked clarifying questions. Mr. Chin provided responses.
Chair Toda opened the public comment period, and the following members of the public
spoke.
Rhoda Fry
Chair Toda closed the public comment period.
Vice Chair Rajaram made a motion to receive the report by the Office of Emergency
Management. Chair Toda seconded. Roll call vote. Ayes: Evans, Rajaram, and Toda. Noes:
None. Abstain: None. Absent: Das.
7. Subject: Commissioner’s Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners' reports
Chair Toda will attend the Mayor’s meeting on January 15, 2025 and plans to provide
updates on the Public Safety Forum and Automated License Plate Readers.
Commissioner Evans discussed an email sent to the Commissioners in December. The
email was sent by a Cupertino student concerned about their safety using crosswalks near
their school. The Commissioner also discussed similar concerns from other Cupertino
residents.
Vice Chair Rajaram shared his concern about crosswalk safety and traffic violations.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
None
ADJOURNMENT
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Chair Bobby Toda adjourned the Public Safety Commission meeting at 7:11 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
Marta Drown
Block Leader Coordinator
City of Cupertino
APPROVED BY:
Thomas Chin, Staff Liaison Date
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Agenda Item
25-13811 Agenda Date: 3/13/2025
Agenda #: 2.
Subject: Public Safety Forum and Fair
Recommended Action: Receive updated report on Public Safety Fair
Presenter: Susanna Khubchandani
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Eagle Project
Susanna Khubchandani
Troop 2485
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Problem
Lack of youth engagement at the
Public Safety Forum. Only a few
organizations
Engagement
Community members are
unaware of the provided
resources and how to effectively
utilize them
Awareness
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Solution
Public Safety Fair
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4. Future Event Blueprint
Why is it beneficial?
3. Promote Youth Involvement
1. Enhanced Community Preparedness
2. Increased Public Engagement
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Details
Fair where organizations (fire
department, police department,
school clubs, etc.) come together to
present at booths, aimed at educating
and providing our community with
resources.
What
March 22nd, 2025
Saturday, 12-4 PM
When
Outside ofCupertino LibraryWhere
General PublicWho
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What makes it
different?
Integrated Approach
Broader Focus
Youth Involvement
Future Sustainability
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Define objectives, timeline,
and allocate necessary
resources.
Project Planning
Implement strategies to secure
funds and sponsorships.
Fundraising
Engage local organizations for
support and involvement.
Community Outreach
Select, onboard, and assign
roles to members.
Team Recruitment
Project Phases
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Collect data, evaluate, and
compile improvement insights.
Reporting and
Feedback
Coordinate event activities for
seamless execution.
Event Execution
Develop campaigns to boost
awareness and attendance.
Promotions
Arrange venues, materials,
and event scheduling details.
Logistics Preparation
Project Phases
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Coordinate and manage specific sections,
ensuring smooth operation and effective
engagement.
Section Managers (2-3)
Assist with setting up, managing booths, and
guiding attendees
Volunteers (15-20)
Plan and execute marketing strategies to
promote the event and boost attendance
Promotional Team (1-2)
Help with adminstrative tasks, troubleshoot
problems
Support Staff (2-4)
Leadership 25-30 Volunteers Required
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Activities, clubs, and peer-led
discussions.
Young Adults
12-21
Safety of their home.
Parents
22-65+
Target Attendees
Use interactive demos, games,
crafts, and mascots.
Children
5-11
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Preliminary Cost
TIER OPTIONS MATERIALS SUPPLIES TOOLS OTHER COST
Provided 0
Fundraising
Required 500
Total Cost:500
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Food
40%
Miscellaneous
40%
Refreshments
10%
Promotions
10%
Budget
Where the funding goes
Lunch and Snacks provided for volunteers
Food
Drinks provided for volunteers
Volunteers
Promotional Flyers & Media
Promotions
Unforseen Costs
Miscellaneous
Volunteer Lanyards
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Project Timeline
Council Approval
Early December
Recruiting Team
& Reaching Out
& Fundraising
February
Event Execution
& Creation of
Blueprint
3/22/2025
Meeting with
beneficiary and
advisor
February
Logistics & Setup
Early March
Project Proposal
November
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Questions
How can we diffrentiate volunteers from participants?1.
2. How can we ensure participation from the community?
3. What are tchotchkes we can give out?
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Thank you!
(408)255-2888
Phone Number
susannakhub@gmail.com
Email Address
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Agenda Item
25-13812 Agenda Date: 3/13/2025
Agenda #: 3.
Subject: Election of Public Safety Commission Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2025
Recommended Action: Elect Chair and Vice Chair for the term ending January 31, 2026
Presenter: Marta Drown
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Agenda Item
25-13813 Agenda Date: 3/13/2025
Agenda #: 4.
Subject: Sheriff’s Teen Academy
Recommended Action: Receive report on the Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy 2025
Presenter: Captain Neil Valenzuela
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SANTA CLARA
COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
TEEN ACADEMY
JUNE 13TH - JUNE 22ND
OR
JULY 24TH - AUG 3RD
@Santa Clara County
Sheriff's Office
@Santaclarasheriff
@SantaClaraCoSheriff
SHERIFF'S
TEEN ACADEMY
Summer 2025
June 9th - June 18th
8am to 3 pm
Monday to Thursday
@Santa Clara County
Sheriff's Office
@Santaclarasheriff
@SantaClaraCoSheriff
Scan to apply
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The Sheriff's Office Teen Academy is
a free program designed for high school age
teenagers who
are interested in learning about law
enforcement and gaining exposure to
different aspects of the criminal justice
system.
The academy provides participants
with a range of activities including workshops
on crime scene investigations, narcotics
investigations, and an overview of law
enforcement.
Participants also have the opportunity to
interact with deputies from various backgrounds
to learn about the career
paths with the Sheriff's Office.
Contact us
SO_SRO@shf.sccgov.org
Teen Academy Deputies Patel and Perez
Course Overview
.
.Jail Tour + Inmate interview.Discussion of recent events in law enforcement .Emergency Vehicle Operations
.Mock trials with the District Attorney Office.
Physical Agility Test
.Street/Prision gang breakdown.Crime Scene Investigation
Teen Academy Location
Sheriff's Richey Training Center
155 W. Hedding StSan Jose, CA 95110
.
Observing a court proceeding
.Teen Academy Video
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Agenda Item
25-13814 Agenda Date: 3/13/2025
Agenda #: 5.
Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District
Recommended Action: Receive Report by the Santa Clara County Fire District liaison
Presenter: Deputy Chief Hector Estrada
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City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization)
CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1)
Data Sources:
Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency
Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of CaliforniaThe State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the
accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall
be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental,
or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or
third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps.
and other relevant factors including areas where winds
have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is
expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire
hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather,
Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high,
and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent
Waterbody
Unzoned LRA
Incorporated City
Projection: NAD 83 California Teale Albers
Scale: 1:37,000 at 11" x 17"
0 1 2 3Km
0 1Mi
Very High High Moderate
Very High High Moderate
Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in Local Responsibility
Area (LRA), as Identified by the State Fire Marshal
Cupertino
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As Identified by the
State Fire MarshalLocal Responsibility Area
Fire Hazard Severity Zones
CITY OF CUPERTINO – SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility
Area (SRA), Effective April 1, 2024
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Agenda Item
25-13815 Agenda Date: 3/13/2025
Agenda #: 6.
Subject: Report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office liaison
Presenter: Captain Neil Valenzuela
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Agenda Item
25-13816 Agenda Date: 3/13/2025
Agenda #: 7.
Subject: Report by the City of Cupertino
Recommended Action: Receive report by the City of Cupertino staff liaison
Presenter: Marta Drown
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Update 20250313
Office of Emergency
Management
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•Staff Training
•LRA Fire Hazard Severity Maps
•Staffing
Activities
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Agenda Item
25-13817 Agenda Date: 3/13/2025
Agenda #: 8.
Subject: Commissioner’s Reports
Recommended Action: Receive Commissioners' reports
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