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File Number: 18-652 <br />5.Emergency Services from Alameda County Fire Department <br />ACFD Emergency Services Manager Lincoln Casimere was introduced. He is the new staff <br />member and contact for CERT classes, emergency preparedness and community trainings. He <br />stated that he and Captain Walsh will be meeting in late November with SLPD Captain Torres, Lt. <br />McManus, and Ms. Diaz to coordinate and schedule community training opportunities for the San <br />Leandro community. He announced that San Leandro residents are welcome to attend the <br />workshops in surrounding communities. He also announced that a new Spanish language <br />preparedness academy has been created and will be available. Council Member Ballew <br />requested that any links to available classes and workshops are sent to staff member Jacqui Diaz <br />for dissemination to the community. Alameda County OES member Langdon stated that the <br />county is also looking into providing CERT classes in multiple languages. <br />6.City of San Leandro Emergency Services Update <br />SLPD Captain Luis Torres stated that the former Emergency Services Specialist Heidi Derespini <br />was no longer with the City after moving out of state. Emergency services will now be placed in <br />the police department. Until the position is filled, Jacqui Diaz is assisting. Lt. McManus will also <br />assume some responsibilities for the division as well as working closely with the county. The goal <br />will be to be community engagement oriented and work to train staff throughout the organization. <br />7.Gas Shut-Off Valves - Informational Item <br />Chief Building Official Jerry Smith presented the current ordinance and requirements for <br />automatic gas shut off valves. They are triggered by permits exceeding $10,000 or new <br />development. He clarified that they are for individual properties, but there are not “neighborhood <br />wide” shut off valves. There are several models of earthquake-actuated gas shut-off valves that <br />will stop the flow of gas upon sensing movement such as an earthquake. Mayor Cutter asked if <br />PGE must come out to re-start the utility after the shut off has occurred; Mr. Smith confirmed that <br />would be the case. A permit is required. City Manager Jeff Kay asked if residents can install <br />themselves and Mr. Smith confirmed that they could and generally people are doing so when they <br />are doing other upgrades to their property. Mayor Cutter stated that the Bay Area Air Quality <br />Management District (BAAQMD) has guidance on air quality and safety, so she may request <br />additional information on gas inserts from the Building Division for a future meeting. <br />8.Adjourn <br />The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m. <br />Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/11/2018