CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Date: June 16, 2026
Subject
Appointment of Councilmember R "Ray" Wang in place of Vice Mayor Liang Chao on the ad- hoc Council subcommittee to negotiate the agreement for law enforcement services with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and as alternate representative to the multi-jurisdictional Sheriff’s Office Contract Negotiations Ad-Hoc committee comprised of one representative from the City Councils of Cupertino, Saratoga and Los Altos Hills.
Recommended Action
Consider the following:
1. Appoint Councilmember R “Ray” Wang in place of Vice Mayor Liang Chao on the ad- hoc subcommittee to negotiate the agreement for law enforcement services with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office; and
2. Appoint Councilmember Wang as alternate in place of Vice Mayor Chao to the multi- jurisdictional Sheriff’s Office Contract Negotiations Ad-Hoc committee comprised of one representative from the City Councils of Cupertino, Saratoga and Los Altos Hills.
Background
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to the City of Cupertino through a contract currently under negotiation.
On January 21, 2026, the City Council approved the appointment of Mayor Kitty Moore and Vice Mayor Liang Chao to serve on the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to negotiate the agreement for law enforcement services with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. The City Council also approved the appointment of Mayor Moore as the primary representative and Vice Mayor Chao as the alternate representative to the Multi-Jurisdictional Sheriff's Office Contract Negotiations Ad-Hoc Committee comprised of representatives from Cupertino, Saratoga, and the Town of Los Altos Hills (Attachment A).
Per the City Council Procedures Manual (Resolution No. 25-021), the Mayor appoints Councilmembers to standing and ad hoc committees and subcommittees, subject to ratification by the City Council at its next regular meeting.
Mayor Moore has appointed Councilmember R. "Ray" Wang in place of Vice Mayor Liang Chao on both committees. Council is being asked to ratify the appointments.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with this action.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
None
Council Goals:
Fiscal Strategy
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager
Reviewed by: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager
Floy Andrews, Interim City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager
Attachments:
A – January 21 Staff Report