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File Number: 18-652 <br />The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. <br />1.Self-Introductions <br />Members of the Disaster Council introduced themselves and the agencies they represent. <br />2.Report on the October 13 Resilient SL Event <br />Mayor Cutter reported that the Resilient San Leandro event had occurred on October 13 at the <br />Senior Community Center. The purpose of the event was to bring climate and environmental <br />issues to the community and provide a variety of workshops, panels, and a keynote speaker to <br />discuss environmental and potential disaster-based topics and the impact to the community. The <br />event was funded by a $10,000 grant from the National League of Cities as well as some <br />additional funds. The event focused on preparedness and resiliency. There is a goal to identify <br />and apply for disaster preparedness grants and to create an active list of volunteers in the <br />community. <br />3.2018 Urban Shield - SLPD Participation <br />SLPD Captain Luis Torres reported that the department had participated in the 2018 Urban <br />Shield exercise, which is a full scale regional response exercise over a 48 hour period. The <br />exercise involves law enforcement, medical, and fire response, amongst other agencies. This <br />year was focused on the Yellow Command, with SLPD hosting an area command center in the <br />South Offices Conference Room. Thank you to the City’s IT division staff for setting up the <br />communications. A total of 14 EOC’s were opened; SLPD opened a virtual EOC exercise. <br />Urban Shield is also a competition for response amongst public safety staff. SLPD achieved <br />First Place in the Physical Agility segment of the competition. The department anticipates <br />participating again in 2019. Alameda County OES staff member Terri Langdon commented that <br />the focus in 2018 was on care and shelter; in 2019 the exercise will focus on transportation and <br />evacuation. <br />4.Great Shake Out 2018 Review <br />SLPD Lt. Bob McManus reported that City Hall staff participated in the 2018 Great Shake Out <br />exercise on October 18 at 10:18 a.m. The exercise was a full evacuation of City Hall and practice <br />for staff to account for all department members. The Great Shake Out is a statewide program <br />and the City is a registered participant. SLUSD Security and Safety Director Rocky Medeiros <br />stated that the District also participated at the schools with student evacuations followed by a <br />“Coffee and Conversation” with parents. Vice Mayor Cox asked about the push bars on some of <br />the fences at the schools; Mr. Medeiros clarified that they are accounted for in the evacuation plan <br />so to ensure all students are able to evacuate. Trustee Gonzalez added that every teacher has a <br />key to the gates near the Broadmoor Preschool site. Alameda County Fire Department Chief <br />Rocha stated that the department conducted several “windshield surveys” and site visits during <br />the event. <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/11/2018