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August 3, 2011
Ms. Helen Popenhager, Foreperson
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury
Superior Court Building
191 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Dear Ms. Popenhager:
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Cupertino received the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury
final report, "Rehiring of Pensioners: Bad Policy, Good Business or Both ?" Please note that the City of
Cupertino does not have its own Police or Fire Departments. The Council has determined as follows: the
City agrees with findings 1 and 3 and authorized the City Manager to send this letter on its behalf.
In response to recommendation 1 which is: If the City of Cupertino desires to end the practice of
rehiring pensioners, they should make that official by means of a policy decision.
The City Council of Cupertino has determined: pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(1):
The recommendation has been implemented. The City of Cupertino does not desire to end the practice of
rehiring pensioners and, should it desire to do so, it vv ill make it official by means of a policy decision.
In response to recommendation 3 which is The fifteen towns and cities - Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy,
Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Se repo, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo
Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale-and the County should continue to pursue a higher
retirement age with its public sector unions and associations.
The City Council of Cupertino has determined: pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(2)
This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be raised with the appropriate unions or
associations in the future.
The City of Cupertino does not have its own Fire or Police Department.
Sincerely,
David W. Knapp
City Manager
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CUPERTINO TELEPHONE: (408) 777 -3212 • FAX: (408) 777 -3366
August 3, 2011
Ms. Helen Popenhager, Foreperson
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury
Superior Court Building
191 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Dear Ms. Popenhager:
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Cupertino received the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury
final report, "Fighting Fire or Fighting Change? Rethinking Fire Department Response Protocol and
Consolidation Opportunities ". Please note that the City of Cupertino does not have its own Fire
Department. The Council has determined as follows: the City agrees with findings 1 and 3 and authorized
the City Manager to send this letter on its behalf.
In response to recommendation 1B which is: All fifteen towns /cities - Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los
Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto,
San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale -and the County (for CCFD and SCFD) should determine
the emergency response service they want to achieve, particularly as to the result, then determine
how to achieve that.
The City Council of Cupertino has determined: pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(1):
The recommendation has been implemented. Cupertino has determined the emergency response service that
it wants to achieve.
In response to recommendation 3B which is All fifteen towns /cities - Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los
Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto,
San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale -and 1:he County (for CCFD and SCFD) should adopt an
emergency services department mentality and staff or contract accordingly to meet demand.
The City Council of Cupertino has determined: pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(1):
The recommendation has been implemented and Cupertino staffs or contracts in order to meet demand.
S incerely,
David W. Knapp
City Manager
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CUPERTINO TELEPHONE: (408) 777 -3212 • FAX: (408) 777 -3366
August 3, 2011
Ms. Helen Popenhager, Foreperson
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury
Superior Court Building
191 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Dear Ms. Popenhager:
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Cupertino received the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury
final report, "Can You Hear Me Now ?" Emergency Dispatch in Santa Clara County. Please note that
the City of Cupertino does not have its own emergency dispatch. The Council has determined as follows:
the City agrees with findings 1 and 2 and authorized the City Manager to send this letter on its behalf.
In response to recommendation 1 which is [A]Il jurisdictions which use the Santa Clara County
Communications for dispatch — Cupertino, Los Altos Hill, and Saratoga- should consolidate dispatch
with neighboring jurisdictions and, where appropriate, should issue RFP's to do so.
The City Council of Cupertino has determined: pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(3):
Due to the City's contractual relationship with the County and the Sheriff's department this analysis may be
performed by these other entities. The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and
the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for
discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the
governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the
date of publication of the grand jury report.
In response to recommendation 2 which is [A]Il jurisdictions which use the Santa Clara County
Communications for dispatch — Cupertino, Los Altos Hill, and Saratoga; the Santa Clara County
Sheriff's Office and Santa Clara County, should continue to work with the Silicon Valley Regional
Interoperability Association to achieve countywide standardization of radio technology.
The City Council of Cupertino has determined: pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(1):
The recommendation has been implemented as Cupertino is a member of and contributes to the Silicon
Valley Regional Interoperability Authority.
Sincerely,
David W. Knapp
City Manager