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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-2012 City Council Packet Supplemental/y o{ SAR, r �t` S\ AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 1, 2012 SPECIAL MEETING — 6:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 6:00 P.M. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA (Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 27, 2012) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public will be allowed to address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Council Direction. to Staff. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. Joint Meeting with Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and Santa Clara County Fire Department Recommended Action: Informational Only ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Note that copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda are also available on the City Website at www.sarato ag ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the City Council. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 868 -1269. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102 - 35.104 ADA title II] Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Crystal Morrow, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for public review on January 27, 2012, at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 27`h day of January 2012 at Saratoga, California. -a' q VW Crysta orrow City Clerk 2 001" 1,21 C 5,F, AGENDA REGULAR MEETING SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 REGULAR MEETING — 7:00 P.M. — CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA (Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 27, 2012) REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC Oral Communications on Non- A$!endized Items Any member of the public will be allowed to address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Council Direction to Staff. Oral Communications - Council Direction to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. Communications from Boards and Commissions Council Direction to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Communications from Boards & Commissions. ANNOUNCEMENTS CEREMONIAL ITEMS None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Stroke Awareness Presentation Recommended action: Watch presentation on stroke awareness presented by Sherry Houston, Executive Director of the Stroke Awareness Foundation. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council member. Any member of the public may speak to an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request the Mayor remove an item fraan the Consent Calendar for discussion. Public Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. 2. City Council Meeting Minutes for January 18, 2012 Recommended action: Approve minutes. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended action: That the City Council review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles: January 11, 2012 January 19, 2012 4. Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended December 31, 2011 Recommended action: Review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended December 31, 2011. 5. Motor Vehicle (MV) Resolution restricting parking on Springer Avenue Recommended action: Move to adopt MV Resolution restricting parking on a portion of Springer Avenue. 6. 2012 Pavement Management Program — Award of Construction Contract Recommended action: 1. Move to declare G. Bortolotto & Co. Inc. to be the lowest responsible bidder on the project. 2. Move to award a construction contract to G. Bortolotto & Co. Inc. in the amount of $539,539.39 3. Move to authorize staff to execute change orders to the contract up to $53,000. Approval of Sport User Agreements - 2012 Recommended action: Approve Sport User Agreements with American Youth Soccer Organization, Saratoga Little League, Quito Little League, De Anza Youth Soccer League, West Valley Lacrosse Club, West Valley Youth Soccer League, and Saratoga Pony League for the use of Saratoga City parks, West Valley College, and Prospect High School for organized sport use, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. 8. Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Schedule Recommended action: Move to adopt the resolution approving a revised meeting schedule. PUBLIC HEARINGS None OLD BUSINESS 9. FY 2011/12 Mid -Year Budget Status Report and Budget Adjustment Resolution Recommended action: Review FY 2011/12 budget status report and proposed budget adjustments, and adopt resolution approving the City's FY 2011/12 Operating Budget amendments. 10. Spring /Summer Issue of The Saratogan Recommended action: Accept report and direct staff accordingly. NEW BUSINESS 11. Amendment to Resolution 542.2 Regarding Youth Commission Vacancies Recommended action: Review report and adopt resolution revising Resolution 542 -2 to increase the number of allowed absences and leave mid -term vacancies on the Youth Commission unfilled. ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS Mayor Chuck Page City School Ad Hoc Hakone Foundation Board Hakone Foundation Executive Committee Let's Move City Ad Hoc Santa Clara County Cities Association Santa Clara County Cities Association Selection Committee TEA Ad Hoc West Valley Mayors and Managers Association West Valley Sanitation District Vice Mayor Jill Hunter Hakone Foundation Board Historical Foundation KSAR Community Access TV Board SASCC Village Ad Hoc West Valley Flood Control & Watershed Advisory Committee Council Member Emily Lo Association of Bay Area Governments Highway 9 Ad Hoc Library Joint Powers Authority Sister City Liaison Village Ad Hoc Council Member Howard Miller City School Ad Hoc Council Finance Committee Postal Service Liaison Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission Saratoga Ministerial Association Valley Transportation Authority PAC West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority Council Member Manny Cappello Chamber of Commerce Council Finance Committee County HCD Policy Committee Highway 9 Ad Hoc Let's Move City Ad Hoc Santa Clara County Emergency Council TEA Ad Hoc CITY COUNCIL ITEMS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT MIX1111R7 10131►01 In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Note that copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda are also available on the City Website at www.saratoag ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the City Council. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 868 -1269. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title II) Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Crystal Morrow, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for public review on January 27, 2012, at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 27`x' day of Jan uary 2012 at Saratoga, California. "Ov" Crystal crow City Clerk NOTE: To view current or previous City Council meetings anytime, go to the City Video Archives at www.saratov,,axa.us / t Y 02/01 02/15 03/07 03/21 CITY OF SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2012 Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with Sheriff and County Fire Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with Planning Commission Regular Meeting — Joint Meeting with Hakone Board Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with SASSC 04/04 Regular Meeting — (5:30 p.m. — Community Center) Joint Meeting with School Districts 04/18 Regular Meeting —Joint meeting with Mountain Winery 05/02 Regular. Meeting —Joint Meeting with Youth Commission 05/16 Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with Montalvo Arts 06/06 Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with Planning Commission 06/20 Regular Meeting — (5:30 p.m. — Community Center) Joint Meeting with HOA's 07/04 Fourth of July —City Hall closed 07/18 Regular Meeting 08/01 Regular Meeting 08/15 Regular Meeting 09/05 Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with Parks and Rec /PEBTAC 09/19 Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with West Valley Board of Trustees 10/03 Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with Saratoga /Monte Sereno Community Foundation 10/17 Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with Traffic Safety Commission 11 /01 Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with Library Commission 11/14 Regular Meeting —Joint Meeting with Saratoga Ministerial Association 12/04 City Council Reorganization 12/05 Regular Meeting —Joint meeting with HPC and Historical Foundation 12/19 Regular Meeting Santa Clara County F ire Department 2011 Emergency Response Calls for service, City of Saratoga: 806 Calls for service, Saratoga Fire District: 1260 Lit ESf. t947� 100 100 111 112 113 131 131 131 131 132 140 140 151 160 160 Incident Type Fire, Other Fire, Other Building fire Fires in structure other than in a building Cooking fire, confined to container Passenger vehicle fire Passenger vehicle fire Passenger vehicle fire Passenger vehicle fire Road freight or transport vehicle fire Natural vegetation fire, Other Natural vegetation fire, Other Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire Special outside fire, Other Special outside fire, Other Outside storage fire D Property Use 340 Clinics, doctors offices, hemodialysis 642 Electrical distribution 419 1 or 2 family dwelling 965 Vehicle parking area 419 1 or 2 family dwelling 419 1 or 2 family dwelling 961 Highway or divided highway 962 Residential street, road or residential 963 Street or road in commercial area 961 Highway or divided highway 900 Outside or special property, Other 961 Highway or divided highway 938 Graded and cared -for plots of land 419 1 or 2 family dwelling 961 Highway or divided highway 439 Boarding /rooming house, residential Count 1 1 7 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 25 Est. Loss $500 $10,000 $824,000 $6,000 $1,500 $16,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,100 lJ Incident Type Property Use Count Est. Loss 100 Fire, Other 962 Residential street, road or residential 1 $0 100 Fire, Other 965 Vehicle parking area 1 $40 111 Building fire 400 Residential, Other 1 $4,000 111 Building fire 419 1 or 2 family dwelling 2 $450,000 111 Building fire 519 Food and beverage sales, grocery 1 $2,500 112 Fires in structure other than in a building 962 Residential street, road or residential 1 $1,000 113 Cooking fire, confined to container 419 1 or 2 family dwelling 2 $0 131 Passenger vehicle fire 962 Residential street, road or residential 3 $27,700 131 Passenger vehicle fire 965 Vehicle parking area 1 $12,000 138 Off -road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 419 1 or 2 family dwelling 1 $3,000 140 Natural vegetation fire, Other 419 1 or 2 family dwelling 1 $500 142 Brush or brush - and -grass mixture fire 241 Adult education center, college 1 $0 151 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 900 Outside or special property, Other 1 $155 154 Dumpster or other outside trash 965 Vehicle parking area 1 $0 160 Special outside fire, Other 213 Elementary school, including 1 $10 160 Special outside fire, Other 961 Highway or divided highway 1 $2,000 162 Outside equipment fire 419 1 or 2 family dwelling 1 $1,000 162 Outside equipment fire 900 Outside or special property, Other 1 $80 22 $503,985 Emergency Response Average response time, City of Saratoga: 4:42 :- Average response time, Saratoga Fire District: 5:13 It Emergency Response Fire loss total, City of Saratoga: Fire loss total, Saratoga Fire District: $868,200 $503,881 Organizational Changes r EMS Provider Agreement /Rural Metro Cost vs. Benefit Analysis Explorer Post 553 Saratoga HS Los Gatos HS •- Westmont HS w 9 Future Objectives Regional Fire & Emergency Services Strategic Planning Workshop r Fire Chiefs & Labor Topics: .- Boundary Drops & Automatic Aid Regional Specialized Teams Regional Training Center •- Command Training Center Future Objectives Wild Fires Disaster Recovery Initiative Develop a single Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the west valley communities. y Saratoga r Los Gatos Monte Sereno Cupertino Los Altos Hills i 6 Lit 0 Future Objectives Basis for Hazardous Fuel Reduction Evacuation planning Pre - Attack Planning tools Maps r Predetermined incident objectives Predetermined resource needs •- Staging areas Fuel breaks Special hazards CAMBRIA AREA PRE - ATTACK PLAN v Mission Statement: The Santa Clara County Fire Department exists to protect the lives, property, and environment within the communities served from fires, disasters, and emergency incidents through education, prevention, and emergency response. About County Fire County Fire is an internationally accredited agency serving 251,950 residents and 114.5 square miles of territory within the communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and adjacent unincorporated areas. Governed by the Santa Clara County Los Altos Hills Los Altos Board of Supervisors, Cupertino Saratoga County Fire is divided Monte Sereno into five service divisions: Administration, Campbell Fire Prevention, Operations, Los Gatos *Traiping alyd Support Services. There are 306 employees. 24 -hour emergency response staffing consists of 71 employees operating out of 17 fire stations with 21 pieces of apparatus and 4 command vehicles. The suppression force is augmented by 29 trained volunteer firefighters. Morgan Hill 41K Calls for Service County Fire responded to 18,681 emergencies during 2011. EMS 13,344 (71.43 %) FIRE ALARM 2,061 (11.03 %) FIRES 1,772 (9.49%) SERVICE CALLS 1,150 (6.16%) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 136 (0.73 %) RESCUES 218 (1.17 %) W1 Customer Service 0 Maintain a customer satisfaction rating at or above 95 %. 2011 Result: 99.5% Community Education 0 Make community education contact with 20% or more of population served. 2011 Result: 21.5% Fire Prevention 0 Limit commercial fires to 4 per 1000 occupancies inspected. 2011 Result: 2.1 per 1000 Limit reportable hazardous materials releases to 1 per 100 permitted occupancies. 2011 Result: 0.4 per 100 Response Times (From Dispatch to Arrival on Scene) 0 First unit arrives in under 7 minutes 90% of the time. 2011 Result: 90.3% 0 Establish OSHA firefighter safety standard "2 -in /2 -out" on structural fires in less than 9 minutes from dispatch of alarm, at least 90% of the time. 2011 Result: 92.0% 0 Have an effective firefighting force on -scene in less than 15 minutes from dispatch of alarm, at least 90% of the time. 2011 Result: 97.5% 0 For EMS calls: A fire company with at least one paramedic arrives in under 7 minutes at least 90% of the time. 2011 Result: 91.1 % Emergency Medical Services 0 Obtain return of circulation or shock rhythm on cardiac arrest patients in the field at least 15% of the time. 2011 Result: 25.0% 0 911 dispatchers screen for pre - arrival instructions in at least 65% of EMS calls and provide instructions as warranted. 2011 Result: 70.9 % Safety 0 Limit the number of reported job related employee illnesses and injuries to less than .33 per capita. 2011 Result: 0.19 Finance 0 Comply with generally accepted accounting principles and meet reporting requirements in GASB 43 and 45. 2011 Result: Successful unqualified opinion from CPA 0 Limit employee usage of sick leave to less than 50% of annual accrual rate (includes protected leaves CFRA, FMLA & LC233). 2011 Result: 37.9% Revenues and Other Financing Sources Expenditures PROPERTY TAXES &ASSESSMENTS 49,320,718(61.35%) SALE OF CAPITAL ASSESSMENTS 28,718 (0.04%) PROCEEDS FROM LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING 510,825 (0.64 %) INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES 1,247,935 (1.55%) MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 570,244 (0.71%) LICENSES & PERMITS 510,417 (0.63 %) USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY 131,381 (0.16 %) CHARGES FOR SERVICES 28,077,249 (34.92%) SALARIES & BENEFITS 68,334,047 (83.18 %) SERVICES & SUPPLIES 6,257,842 (7.62 %) CITY PROVIDED SERVICES 5,168,133 (6.29%) OTHER CHARGES 686,032 (0.84 %) CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,061,855 (1.29 %) DEBT SERVICE - PRINCIPAL 511,818 (0.62 %) DEBT SERVICE - INTEREST 131,947 (0.16 %) s. Santa Clara County Fire Department 14700 Winchester Boulevard Los Gatos, California 95032 Phone: (408) 378 -4010 • Fax: (408) 378 -9342 www.sccfd.org #120024 • City of Saratoga 410� S/ of SARgT o� \/FOR% Annual Council Meeting February 1, 2012 Prepared by: Lt. Morrissey • History: The Office of the Sheriff, of Santa Clara County, has been providing law enforcement services on a contractual basis to the City of Saratoga since its incorporation in 1956. During our 56 year relationship, the Sheriff's Office has worked diligently to provide the highest level of service to the community, without negatively impacting the City's annual budget. Although law enforcement services account for a large portion of the City's annual operating cost, the decision to contract with this Sheriff's Office provides the City with an exemplary level of service at a remarkably consistent low cost. When compared to other cities with similar populations that have chosen to maintain their own internal police force, Saratoga's law enforcement costs are significantly less. • Deputy Howard Stuart at crime scene April, 1963 The Office of the Sheriff is committed to ensuring that Saratoga's law enforcement requirements are met in a professional manner. We continue to develop a strong working relationship between the City's staff and the Sheriff's deputies dedicated to this service, building upon the long established mutual trust and cooperation. The Office of the Sheriff appreciates the opportunity to provide a complete range of law enforcement services to the City of Saratoga. Our personnel are thoroughly trained, experienced, and equipped to deliver a high level of customer service, which continues to meet or exceed community members' expectations. • Budget: The Office of the Sheriff has developed a staffing plan that is cost - effective, while still providing all required law enforcement services to the City. We utilize a flexible staffing approach which delivers efficient staffing to maintain the value of the City's base contract, while remaining flexible enough to add and replace resources as required. It is directly because of this approach, that any changes in service the City requests can be promptly implemented in a seamless manner, without concern for potential hiring needs or layoffs. 9 We also work with the City to continually adjust staffing levels to maintain or even reduce costs, as reflected in the current annual cost for police services of $3,972,960. This cost is less than projected, and the reduction was agreed upon to aid the City in balancing their current budget. The chart below details the current average cost per resident of police services for each city within Santa Clara County. City Population* Police Budget Average Cost per Citizen Total City Budget Percent of Cify Budget Los Altos Hills 7,922 S 936,507 $ 118.221 $ 5,142,G75 18.21 °l0 Monte Sereno. 3,341 S 484,230 $ 144.94 $ 2119,440 22.85 ?'° Saratoga 29,926 S 41480,266 $ 149.71 Ea 15 056,56G 29.769'0 Cu ertino 58,302 IS 8,784,000 1 $ 150.661 43,293,000 1120.29% Los Altos 28,976 5 5,673,338 $ 195.791S 27,452,920 20.67% Morgan Hill 37,882 S 10,365,758 $ 273.63 5 25,888,288 40.04% Campbell 393491 S 11 8,80,145 $ 301.92 $ 33 050,955 1 33.89% San Jose 945,94215 297 498,801 $ 314.50 $ 954 094,629 31.18% Gilroy 48 821 S 15,915,281 $ 325.99 $ 34 028,197 1 46.77% h9il itas 6G,790 S 222170661$ 332.64][$ 65 670,388 33.83°l0 Mountain View 74,066 S 28,198,077 380.721$ 90,252,811 31.249'0 Santa Clara 116,468 S 45,186,167 $ 387.97 $ 137 394,000 11 32.89% Los Gatos 29 413 S 13,106,941 $ 445.621$ 30,144,236 43.489'0 Palo Alto 64,403 S 30,578,601 $ 474.80 1 $ 139 399,000 1 21.94% Sunni .gale` * 140,081 IS 69,986,055 1 $ 499.61 $ 209,659,880 33.38% In addition to partnering with the City of Saratoga to reduce costs, the Office of the Sheriff routinely provides the City with a significant annual refund. This refund is made possible because of the diligent tracking of hours and constant schedule adjustments made by the West Valley Patrol Division Administration. Although the refund amounts vary, dependant upon significant incidents or investigations, the amount has been as large as $173,000. The Office of the Sheriff not only benefits from economy of size, but staffing flexibility as well. Staffing changes can be promptly implemented without concern for potential hiring needs or layoffs. This allows the City to affect changes in service levels in a prompt and seamless fashion. • Services and Resources: The considerable size of the Office of the Sheriff creates a vast pool of specialized resources and benefits. Access to these extra services is made available to the City of Saratoga through its relationship with the Office of the Sheriff. The following are examples of additional assets provided to the City at no additional charge: Specialized Enforcement / Investigations • Sheriffs Emergency Response Team - SWAT Team • Bomb Squad — Bomb explosive disposal and investigations • Motorcycle Enforcement (on and off -road resources) • Sexual Assault Unit • Child Abuse Investigations • K -9 Units — Explosive / Narcotics detection, enforcement units available to respond when needed • Gang Task Force/ Investigations — Gang enforcement specialists • Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team - Specialized serious traffic collisions • investigators • Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T.) — Specialized in resolving incidents with the mentally ill • Criminal Intelligence / Vice — Surveillance teams, and covert investigations • General (including Robbery/Homicide) Investigative Services • Air Support Unit — Available to respond when needed • Underwater Search and Rescue Team — Evidence location, water rescue • Marine • P Bicycle Patrol b Sheriffs Emergency Response Team - SWAT Team 0 Gang Task Force/ Investigations • 0 • Organizational Structure: The Office of the Sheriff, West Valley Patrol Division currently has 70 sworn personnel assigned. Of the 70, seven are sergeants and the remainders are deputies. Below is an organizational chart which shows the rank structure and reporting channels for the West Valley Patrol Division Administration. Sheriff Laurie Smith Undersheriff John Hirokawa Sheriff Dire ministrative Carl Neusel Pete Rode Services E Service / Custody Bureau)_ __Martha WapenskL— i r West Valley PatrolDivision __ Lieutenant Don Morrissey est Valle. Petrol Division Staffing Levels and Plans: In order to meet the public safety needs of the City, the Office of the Sheriff deploys several different patrol teams to ensure effective law enforcement coverage. Below are two charts that show the current deployment schedules for the West Valley Patrol Division. ■ 10 Plan Shift Structure (Tuesday thru Friday) ➢ Day Shift (6:30 am — 4:30 pm) 2 Patrol Beats, 1 Traffic Unit, 1 School Resource Officer ➢ Swing Shift (3:00 pm —1:00 am) 2 Patrol Beats ➢ Midnight Shift (10:00 pm — 8:00 am) 2 Patrol Beats ■ 12 Plan Shift Structure (Saturday — Monday) ➢ Day Shift (6:00 am — 6:30 pm) 3 Patrol Beats ➢ Swing / Midnight Shift (6:00 pm- 6:30 am) 3 Patrol Beats • Reporting: The Office of the Sheriff currently provides the City with weekly reports on criminal activity and vehicle collisions. In addition, a weekly summary which highlights trends, significant incidents and /or helpful tips is provided to the City for inclusion in their weekly newsletter. On top of weekly reports, the Office of the Sheriff provides monthly and annual reports that include response times, crime statistics and traffic related matters. All reports are generated by the West Valley Patrol Division and provide valuable information to the City. This level of open and transparent communication among management has strengthened the relationship between the Office of the Sheriff and the City of Saratoga's staff. Separate from the reports mentioned above, a wide variety of other forms are used by Sheriff's deputies to report incidents to the City. Some examples include state or federally mandated forms, crime /incident report forms, vehicle collision report forms, internal reporting forms and customer specific forms. Any forms created by the Office of the Sheriff have been reviewed and vetted by the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. The forms created specifically for the City are designed to aid in notifying, tracking and officially documenting incidents that the City should be aware of but which do not constitute a criminal act. 2011 Response Times and Crime Statistics: • The Office of the Sheriff and the City of Saratoga has agreed upon target response times for the various calls for service within the City. These target times include 6 minutes for deputies to respond to a Priority 1 call, 10 minutes for Priority 2 and 20 minutes for Priority 3 calls for service. Following is a description of what constitutes each type of Priority: • Priority 1 calls are life endangering situations or major felonies that require immediate response by the Office of the Sheriff to preserve life or apprehend the responsible and /or that, due to its nature, requires the widest possible search for recommend units or requires all channel dispatchers be made aware of the incident. • Priority 2 calls are any crime against persons that do not require a priority 1 response and is either occurring or has occurred within the last 15 minutes or less or any property crime that occurred within the last 10 minutes or less, or any non - crime situation where delayed response leads to a potential danger /hazard to the public. • Priority 3 calls are any call which exceeds the time limits of a priority 2 (more than 15 minutes for crimes against persons or more than 10 minutes for crimes against property) or other situations which requires the response of a Deputy Sheriff in a timely manner. The Office of the Sheriff is pleased to report that our response times remain well within the agreed upon target times. For the year 2011, response times to Priority 1 calls for service averaged 3.98 minutes. Response times for Priority 2 and 3 calls averaged 7.01 • and 10.48 minutes respectively. All response times are well below the set targets. During 2011, the Office of the Sheriff was successful in significantly reducing crime in • several categories with the City of Saratoga. Residential Burglaries reduced 19 %, Grand Theft incidents reduced 25 %, and Commercial Burglaries saw a remarkable 40% reduction. The chart below is a sample of the monthly reporting that the City receives from the Office of the Sheriff. It contains crime statistics for the City of Saratoga from 2009 through 2011. • City of Saratoga Public Safety Report Selected Crimes �L I Year I Jan Feb I Mar Apr Nay Jun I Jul I Aug :Sep I Oct I Nov Dec TIAL Robbery 2ll0zles =009 zolo i I ; 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 5 :011 1 0 1 0 1 a J Burglary, COD._______- Residential Yeas Ian I Feb Mar Apr may Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 2010 2011 7 _____ -__ 11 6 8 - _______ 7 3 7 S __- _____y________ 4 4 4± 6 8 I 6 ______- y__ -_____ 4 7 7 S 9 4 _ __ __ -___- 7 7 4 5 7 _- ______ 3 1 6 _______ 5 7 S ________ 4 3 4 ________ 3 2 76 _______ 66 53 Burglary, •1371 as.x Commercial Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 20,09 ? 0 6 0 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 2 19 -2010 ; 0 6 2 3 i 1 3 3 1 0 1 1 22 2011 0 0 0 Z 1 3 0 1 1 13 Burglary, Yeas Ian Feb Mar Apr Nay Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Now Dec TOTAL :009 7 6 9 ; 5 4 2 4 6 3 8 1 56 �'� Vehicle =010 6 12 6 ; 2 6 ; 1 3 1 2 2 3 3 47 2011 4 0 4 0 4 1 1 3 8 4 9 8 46 Grand Theft Taro Year Jan Feb Mar i Apr Nay Iun Jul A Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL tO09 7 9 4 ; 4 0 ; 7 4 7 6 2 1 3 54 2010 6 3 4 4 4 4 6 0 S 4 3 8 51 12oiil 3 1 3 1 2 4- 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 1 6 1 2 1 4 1 38 Auto Theft 17M Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun I Jul Aug I Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL =009 2010 0 1 2 0 _ 1 2 0 0 0 I 1 1 i^ 0 1 3 2 0 1 1 1 0 2 11 12 x011 1 0 0 0 0 I 2 2 2 2 2 1 0 12 Yeas Ian Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec T 2009 2 15 8 7 4 3 7 5 8 1 4 6 70 Vandalism 3740!}1! 2010 6 1 3 1 0 5 i 6 3 11 3 5 1 3 47 2011 3 2 5 5 3 4 I 2 3 0 1 1 0 2 30 Identity Theft Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Iun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 5 5 11 is 5 9 13 2 e $ 6 89 Forgery 1X0 4702 zolo 6 0 6 3 5 1 7 7 2 7 6 54 Fraud 20u 7 5 3 4 7 6 6 4 2 3 6 7 60 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr NoY Suo Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec T07AL Domestic 2+IO zaJO Violence 2009 ? 0 3 0 1 3 1 4 S 2 1 8 29 zolo 0 1 3 3 Z 1 ? 3 2 2 0 2 20 xou 3 0 3 3 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 ; 1 0 2 1 16 Simple & Year Jan Feb Mar . Apr Nay Iun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL P =°J0 =NOt Aggravated 2On24W Assaults = #12405 2009 2 1 0 i 0 2 i 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 12 2010 2 1 2 2 0 1 2 4 0 2 2 3 17 2011 2 0 1 ; 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 16 26107615 Year 7ml Feb Mar Apr May Jun 1 Jul Aug Sep Oct Now Dec TOTAL .2009 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 8 Sex Crimes 25'222 x'70 zx9s 2010 0 0 0 ; 0 1 ? 0 2 2 2 0 9 x011 0 2 0 t 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ; 2 0 5 Narcotics LJ35 1155 Yew Ian Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 i 0 2010 0 .ia — reCeJl: 1 usloJl Mi re .011 1 3 1 3 5 1 4 4 1 7 5 3 3 1 39 Traffic: In 2011 the Traffic Enforcement Deputy assigned to the City was extremely busy. Although the total number of citations issued was down 27% from the previous year, the total number of vehicle collisions rose nearly 7 %. This increase in vehicle collisions requires additional time to investigate, document and follow -up by the Traffic Units, resulting in less time to focus on directed enforcement or other pro- active traffic :7 C` enforcement efforts. On average, the deputies assigned to the City investigated 22.1 vehicle collisions per month during 2011. The charts below contain additional information related to citations and traffic collisions. City of Saratoga Public Safety Report Traffic Related Activity — Patrol and Traffic Units Combined Code Moving 8300 Violations Speeding 8305 Citations 8310 8315 8320 Other Citations 832583308335 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 3 264 252 281 299 221 338 292 242 297 232 241 3245 2010 j2865 33 283 336 252 251 226 233 224 250 231 195 158 2872 2011 19 164 208 179 230 159 177 270 160 153 132 111 2162 Year Jan Feb Mar 4 May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 100 97 112 1 1 103 88 79 65 79 122 110 81 1101 2010 89 47 84 rAp 118 129 61 67 53 82 80 78 1001 2011 84 74 66 0 127 61 38 19 23 32 26 46 664 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 322 245 272 290 324 298 301 249 302 369 277 280 3529 2010 339 282 283 311 280 262 257 328 365 410 321 297 3735 2011 334 206 237 292 191 174 184 231 216 202 221 196 2684 D U Is 8500 8505 6510 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 3 3 6 4 7 5 4 2 3 8 2 5 52 2010 3 0 2 6 4 3 7 2 9 4 4 4 48 2011 6 2 4 3 3 2 2 7 4 5 4 4 46 Accidents, 80oo soo5 so3o Injury 8035 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 3 2 7 5 8 6 9 7 5 8 9 5 74 2010 5 3 10 3 6 7 5 4 5 5 3 3 59 20111 2 1 3 1 0 1 5 1 4 1 5 7 1 11 1 5 1 7 6 6 61 Accidents, Property aolosolssozo 0025 8040 8045 Damage Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 11 19 15 12 12 17 17 15 22 16 23 16 195 2010 17 13 17 12 20 11 12 19 11 18 20 18 188 2011 16 20 19 15 17 19 16 16 20 10 19 12 199 Accidents, DUI 805080558060 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2009 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 d 1 2 0 1 0 2 6 2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2011 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 5 Vehicle Collision Data Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL Injury (8000, 8005) 2 3 0 5 3 5 7 11 4 7 6 6 59 Property Damage (8010) 12 18 18 12 11 15 11 14 17 4 14 11 157 Accident, No Details (8015) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Bike / Pedestrian (8020, 8025) 1 0 1 0 4 1 2 1 1 0 2 0 13 Hit & Run - Injury (8030, 8035) 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 Hit & Run - Property Damage (8040) 3 2 0 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 6 3 1 26 Hit & Run - No Details (8045) 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 DUI - Injury (8050, 8055) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DUI - Property Damage (8060) 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 5 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 18 24 19 21 21 25 23 28 25 18 25 18 265 Average per Month, YTD 22.1 • Programs and Community Concerns: A common myth about law enforcement is that they serve as a `last resort' to protect lives and property. In reality, law enforcement personnel often serve as `advocates' for the commmunity at large, ensuring public safety and protection of property, but also providing an important form of `customer service' crucial to maintaining close community ties. The regulatory nature of police service sometimes impacts the customer, and emergency services tend to be provided during times of personal grief or vulnerability. Therefore, responders must be respectful of and compassionate to the needs of the customer. The goal of our personnel is to create positive experiences with those in the community we serve. For this reason, the Office of the Sheriff operates several community based programs that are active within the City of Saratoga. The following are just a few examples of the many `value- added' services and programs currently instituted. School / Neighborhood Resource Office The role filled by School / Neighborhood Resource Officers has proven to be very successful within the City. These Deputy Sheriffs, each assigned to specific schools within small geographical areas, work closely with school officials and youth. This focused assignment allows each officer to foster a positive partnership between the schools and law enforcement, which leads to better accountability regarding crime and • community issues. They help educate about issues that impact youth and the community, and closely monitor a range of situations that occur on different campuses. As they maintain good lines of communication, they also ensure law enforcement visibility on campuses and provide latitude to better strategize enforcement plans in smaller, more manageable areas. Crisis Intervention Team Proper identification of mental illness as a possible reason for suspicious behavior among some community members has historically created confusion for responding law enforcement. In an effort to correct this, the Office of the Sheriff created the Crisis Intervention Team, charged with ensuring the proper response and resolution to incidents involving subjects afflicted with mental illness. Deputy Sheriffs receive specialized training from mental health professionals to prepare them to identify and resolve such incidents as they arise. Narcotics Enforcement The Sheriff's Office utilizes a system of both centralized and decentralized narcotics investigators. Detectives from the Special Operations Division are assigned locally to handle most narcotics investigations occurring within the Sheriff's jurisdiction. These local detectives are backed by a cadre of detectives who conduct major narcotics investigations on both a regional and county -wide basis. The entire range of personnel and services from the Special Operations Division are available to assist, when needed, at no additional cost to the City • Note Worthy Incidents for 2011: Wallbrook Murder / Suicide On January 2, 2011, deputies responded to the 11000 block of Walbrook Drive for a report of suspicious circumstances. Deputies discovered a husband and his wife, both in their 60s, dead of gunshot wounds. Based on the evidence at the scene, deputies determined there was no risk to public safety. Although this case is still open, detectives determined this was a murder - suicide. The husband was facing financial setbacks and he did not want his wife to suffer, so he murdered his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Saratoga Avenue - Crestbrook Drive / Fatal Collision Deputies responded to an auto - pedestrian collision on Saratoga Avenue at Crestbrook Drive at 5:51pm on January 2, 2011. The West Valley Division Traffic Investigator determined the 78 year old male pedestrian (Saratoga resident) was crossing Saratoga Avenue from south to north away from the Saratoga Library when he was struck by a motorist (also a Saratoga resident) who was driving south on Saratoga Avenue toward the • Village. The elderly pedestrian suffered a fractured pelvis and swelling of the brain. He succumbed to his injuries several weeks after the collision. Facial Weakness Arens /Leg Weakness Speech Problems Time is Critical Call 9 -1 -1 IMMEDIATELY! Ask to be Transported to a Certified Stroke Center Ask if t -PA is Right For You AWAKEN E99 www.strokeinfo.org Sudden numbness or weakness of the face or limbs Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing out of one or both eyes Sudden severe headache with no known cause Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination For any sign of stroke CALL 9 -1 -1 S� AWAR¢NE89 I OONOATION STROKE Is an Emergency Every minute counts ACT t A.S.T! FACE Facial droop Uneven smile ARM Arm numbness Arm weakness SPEECH Slurred speech Difficulty speaking i or understanding r TIME Call 911 and get to the hospital immediately Have the ambulance go to the nearest stroke center Stroke risk factors High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart disease Diabetes i Smoking Heavy alcohol use Physical inactivity and obesity Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) Family history of stroke © 2010 Genentech USA, Inc. All rights reserved. AC 10000094301 • wm 'A r -� Si C1 AWARENESS a Paid • J F O U N D A T I O N Who we are, what we do The Stroke Aware- ness Foundation has improved community awareness and better prepared families and loved ones for what can be the devastat- ing effects of stroke. We support hospital stroke center certifi- cation, training and redirection efforts of Para- medics and emergency care, as well as con- tinued education about the warning signs of stroke and the need to seek proper medical care immediately. Ourgoal isto save lives and improve outcomes of stroke victims. We rely on the generous do- nations, 100 percent of which stays here in San- to Clara County.To support Stroke Awareness in our community contact us at 408 - 879 -8433 or visit us at www.strokeinfo.org. Together we will continue to make a differ- ence in our community! Pat Dando, Chairwoman ka" A message from the Stroke Awareness Foundation Dear Silicon Valley Business Journal Reader, As the Stroke Awareness Foundation (SAF) celebrates its eight -year anniversary, the entire SAF Board of Directors would like to thank the Silicon Valley Business Journal for its support of SAF's mission to improve community awareness of stroke and its treatment through advocacy, education and public awareness programs. The Stroke Awareness Foundation has been instrumental in helping more than 28 local hospitals become Certified Stroke Centers. Santa Clara County has nine Stroke Certified Hospitals — more than any other county in the United States. We were successful in building support among the County Board of Supervisors, who in 2006 unanimously approved the redirection policy for emergency medical transportation— making us the first in California and first in the nation to have such a policy.This translates into unprecedented access to quality stroke care for those who live, work and play in Santa Clara County. With the generous donations from individuals, corporations and foundations, SAF's educational efforts will continue to make a positive impact on the health of our community. As you read through this special supplement, we encourage you to take note of the rising cost of stroke, At Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy, our patients come first. We have many board - certified or board - eligible physicians on staff in a variety of medical and surgical specialties to meet your healthcare needs right here in your own community. We extend our helping hands to the families and friends of those in our care. In doing so, we build a healthy, viable community together. BRAND NEW Certified Stroke Center _��= Saint Louise If Regional Hospital your Ne yhkor for Ci fe 9400 No Name Uno Gilroy, CA 95020 www. saintlouiseregionalhospital.org Kom N Memlx+r of L)aughtets of Charity liealili S"n m the importance of treating stroke victims quickly and the continued need for stroke awareness and education. Our success in Santa Clara County is significant, but there is much more that needs to be done to ensure that stroke victims receive the best care possible based on when and where their stroke occurs. When strokes happen, time is of the essence, the sooner you seek appropriate treatment the better your odds of survival. Know where the closest Primary Stroke Center is to where you live and work-This knowledge could save your life! For further information or to make a donation contact us at 408 - 879 -8433 or www.strokeinfo.org Respectfully The Stroke Awareness Foundation Board of Directors Pat Dando, Co- Founder & Chairwoman Charles J.Toeniskoetter, Co- Founder Charles E. Hoffman, Co- Founder Sherry Houston, Executive Director William B. Baron Vince DeCarolis David W. Henderson Steven M. Schwartz, M.D. Jeff Smith, M.D. Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe and unusual headache STROKES STRIKE SUDDENLY Call 9 -1 -1 www.strokeinfo.org Stroke Facts Stroke remains a leading cause of serious, long -term disability in the United States, costing an estimated $73.7 billion in 2010, according to American Heart Association figures. America's Stroke Burden • People of all ages and backgrounds can have a stroke. • Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. • Every year, about 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. • About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. • Every three to four minutes, someone dies of stroke, • Only heart disease and cancer kill more people than stroke in the United States every year • About 185,000 people who survive a stroke go on to have another. • Ischemic strokes, which occur when blood clots block the blood vessels to the brain, are the most common type of stroke, representing about 85% of all strokes. • Total United States stroke costs for 2005 -2050 projected to reach $2.2 trillion.This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and missed days of work. Providing multidisciplinary stroke care for 19 years, the Stanford Stroke Center has led the way in establishing community standards of care. Stanford is consistently recognized as a leader in stroke treatment and research, with a comprehensive center pioneering medical, surgical and interventional therapies for treating and preventing stroke. COME MEET THE STROKE EXPERTS STANFORD SHOPPING CENTER (between Macy's women and Louis Vuitton) SATU R DAY, MAY 7, 2011 10:00am - 3:00pm Stanford Hospital & Clinics' staff will be providing free patient education, risk factor assesments, and blood pressure checks. We'll see you there! stanfordhospital .org /strokemonth 650.723.4448 WARNING SIGNS OF A STROKE • Sudden numbness or weakness in face, arm or leg (usually on one side) • Sudden trouble speaking or understanding others • Sudden trouble seeing out of one or both eyes • Sudden, severe headache with no apparent cause • Sudden dizziness, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination (especially if associated with any of the above symptoms) For any sign of stroke CALL 911 STANFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS Stanford Univers4y Medical Center AWARENESS koA�E P••- i F O U N D A T I O N Stroke and Stress in Silicon Valley The relationship between stress and stroke isn't completely clear but as science gains greater insight into the consequences of stress on the brain, the picture that emerges is not a pretty one. Chronic overreaction to stress overloads the brain with powerful hormones that are intended only for short -term duty in emergency situations. Scientists believe that stress over a long period of time has a cumulative effect that damages and kills brain cells. People with high levels of stress or prolonged stress may also have higher blood cholesterol, increased blood pressure or be more prone to developing atherosclerosis • People with uncontrolled blood pressure are seven times more likely to have a stroke than people with controlled high blood pressure. • Every 40 seconds someone suffers from a stroke. • 70% - 90% of strokes can be prevented! • Although the risk of stroke is sometimes caused by factors that are out of your control, such as genetics, there are some things you can do that may help prevent a stroke and these simple lifestyle choices can What is a Stroke? A stroke is a brain attack caused by blocked or broken blood vessels (veins and ar-teries).The blocked or broken blood vessels keep blood from flowing to your brain. Blood is needed to supply nutrients and oxygen to your brain. If the supply of blood and oxygen to the brain stops, the brain cells will begin to die and the result is a stroke. Each minute a stroke goes untreated, 2,000,000 brain cells die. What Types of Strokes Are There? It is very important for the doctor to figure out the cause and the location of the stroke as quickly as possible since there are different treatments for different types of strokes. Ischemic Stroke This is the most common type of stroke. Ischemic strokes are caused when a blood vessel that takes blood to the brain is blocked or cut off. Hemorrhagic Stroke This type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel(s) in the brain breaks or bursts. As a result blood spills inside the brain or around the break areas.The brain will not get its normal nutrients and oxygen supply.This type of stroke is common in people with atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries) and high blood pressure. What is aTIA or a "Mini Stroke "? TIA and Stroke symptoms are the same. Many people who have aTIA do not seek treatment because the symptoms subside quickly. Up to 409/6 of all people who experience aTIA will go on to have another stroke. 500/6 of all strokes occur within the first two days after aTIA.TIA's are a serious warning sign and should not be ignored. Call 9 -1 -1 if you experience any one of the following symptoms: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause (narrowing of the arteries). High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke and, alongside a bad diet and lack of exercise, high levels of stress are key contributors to raising blood pressure. If your life is stressful, it can be difficult to lead a healthy lifestyle. 40% of the public are not even aware of the link between exercise and stroke prevention. Instead of being physically active to relieve stress, you may respond by overeating, eating unhealthy foods, consuming too much alcohol or smoking — reactions that can increase the risk of developing heart disease and stroke. reduce the risk of stroke by more than 33 percent. • Exercise regularly. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Eat a healthy diet. • Prevent or control high cholesterol and high blood pressure. • Prevent or control diabetes. • Avoid tobacco and secondhand smoke. • If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Santa Clara County Hospitals Provide Crucial Services for Stroke Patients Knowing where to go in case of stroke is critical. If you, a relative or a friend have a stroke in Santa Clara County call 9 -1 -1 immediately. You will be taken to one of the following Certified Stroke Centers: El Camino Hospital, Mountain View Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose Kaiser Permanente, San Jose Medical Center Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara Medical Center O'Connor Hospital, San Jose Regional Medical Center of San Jose Saint Louise Hospital, Gilroy Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Palo Alto Valley Medical Center, San Jose When every second counts you only have one chance to get it right! Your "Santa Clara County Stroke Busters" will be offering FREE blood pressure screening and stroke information in English,Vietnamese and Spanish at the San Jose Flea Market on June 4, 201 1 10:00 am — 4:00 pm. For more information (408) 879 -8433 or www.strokeinfo.org At the first sl' you want the leaders in stroke car Before tPA, a clot- busting agent, there was no treatment for stroke. Now, hospitals who can safely administer intravenous tPA hold to a four -hour treatment window from the onset of stroke symptoms. With life- saving neuro - interventional techniques, Regional Medical Center of San Jose and Good Samaritan Hospital have the opportunity to extend the potential treatment window to eight hours. 24/7 availability of neuro - interventional radiologists who can use clot retrieval devices or apply intra - arterial tPA directly to the clot blocking blood flow in the brain can make the difference in stroke survival and in recovery from disability. Our network of two hospitals with the advanced equip- ment, specially trained stroke response teams and dedicated neuro - interventional radiologists makes that longer treatment window available in San Jose. Good Samaritan Hospital Regional Medical Center of San Jose San Jose's only network of accredited stroke centers Extending the treatment window for stroke Good Sam Regional TJC advanced accreditation, Primary Stroke Center ✓ ✓ AHA Gold -Plus award for stroke treatment ✓ ✓ 24/7 availability neuro - interventional radiology ✓ ✓ On -site heliport for stroke transfer ✓ ✓ Pre - discharge physical, occupational, speech therapy ✓ ✓ Accredited Chest Pain Center ✓ ✓ County- designated STEMI receiving center ✓ ✓ CARF- accredited rehab unit with stroke specialty ✓ Level II trauma center ✓ * GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Great doctors. Great health care. 2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, California 95124 For a physician referral, call 1- 888 - 724 -2DOC www.goodsamsanjose.com 71 J L Regional Medical I r Center of San Jose Dedicated To Your Well Being. 225 North Jackson Avenue, San Jose, California 95116 For a physician referral, call 1- 888 -RMC -8881 www.regionalmedicalsanjose.com S Q „1f/JE AWARENESS s ./�\ F O U N D A T I O N SHERRY TESLER Stroke survivor rides Harley- Davidson cross - country to raise stroke awareness. The business lessons of stroke: Why Chuck Toeniskoetter is a fan of succession plans Stanford University's Rock Center for Corporate Governance, in connection with leadership advisory firm Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., reports a weighty statistic based on findings from their 2010 Survey on CEO Succession Planning. Over half of today's companies are unable to immediately designate a successor to their CEO. Why? Lack of succession planning. ChuckToeniskoetter, however, can't relate. "I'm a nut on succession planning. It's a must,'' says Toeniskoetter, Chairman and CEO of Toeniskoetter Construction and Chairman ofToeniskoetter Development He speaks not only from experience as a business owner, but as a stroke survivor. While vacationing in BearValley in December 2000,Toeniskoetter suffered an ischemic stroke at age 55. After downhill skiing in the morning, he was looking forward to an afternoon of Nordic skiing when suddenly he lost use of the right side of his body. "The brain just disconnects. I had no control :' he says. ''When there's no pain, you don't know what's going on:' just enough time to receive tPA, an intravenous, clot - dissolving drug that must be administered within three hours of stroke symptoms onset Toeniskoetter was released less than two days later, returned to work within three weeks and was 99 percent recovered within 18 months. As the owner of high - profile companies,Toeniskoetter wondered how his employees would manage the news of his stroke. "Everyone reacted very positively. Everything kept functioning [because] we had a succession plan. It worked :'Toeniskoetter says. He also speaks to the importance of giving top management and employees room to do their Jobs. "We're always afraid to give away the things we're good at People do rise to the occasion :' he says. "That "The brain just disconnects. I had no control. When there's no pain, you don't know what's going on." ChuckToeniskoetter Chairman & CEO,Toeniskoetter Construction Chairman, Toeniskoetter Development Luckily for him, the search and rescue team nurse on duty that day did know. An ambulance and helicopter were immediately dispatched. In 2000, emergency medical services protocol dictated that non - trauma patients be transported to the closest hospital for treatmentToeniskoetters nurse on scene demanded otherwise, insisting that he be flown to Sutter Roseville Medical Center which was recognized for stroke care. She identified the signs of stroke and knew that his window for full recovery was closing. The pilot finally agreed to flight redirection, an uncommon practice at the time, andToeniskoetter was admitted to Sutter Roseville with was a valuable lesson" Just as stroke was a life- changing event for Toeniskoetter, his experience helped shape new policies and procedures for treating stroke patients. In 2003,Toeniskoetter co- founded the Stroke Awareness Foundation (SAF) with Silicon Valley business leaders Pat Dando and Chuck Hoffman. SAF was formed with the purpose of helping local hospitals to become certified stroke centers, to establish redirection protocols for ambulances to transport stroke patients to certified stroke centers, and to educate people to recognize the signs of stroke. 'The goal is for stroke victims to have the same opportunities that I did :'Toeniskoetter says. Thanks in part to SAF, Santa Clara County today is home to nine Primary Certified Stroke Centers certified by the Joint Commission and redirection of ambulance services is standard operating procedure for every stroke patient in Santa Clara County. Si,1 AWARENESS �6 F O U N D A T I O N Pat Dando siezes opportunity On November 13,200 1, San Jose City Councilwoman Pat Dando awoke to find her right arm and leg numb.Thinking she must have I ust slept in an awkward position, Pat dismissed the possibility of anything more serious. However, when she tried to get out of bed, she knew something was wrong and sought immediate medical attention. By sheer luck, her husband Bob quickly drove her to San Jose's Good Samaritan Hospital, one of the few hospitals in the country with an active stroke program and a 24 -hour stroke team. Within minutes Dando received the necessary CAT scan, and it was determined that she had experienced an ischemic stroke. Dando credits her complete recovery to the quick assessment, state- of -the- art technology, and quality treatment offered at Good Samaritan. She spent one week in the hospital and ten days in a rehabilitation program on her path to recovery. "Four months later I had absolutely no residual effects from experiencing a stroke;' she says. Several well- meaning colleagues advised Dando not to go public with her story out of concern that knowledge of her stroke would harm the reputation she earned as a powerful and well - respected leader in Silicon Valley. Fortunately, Dando felt differently. She viewed this experience as another opportunity to improve the quality of life in her community. Dando met with stroke survivors Charles Toeniskoetter and Charles E. Hoffman in 2002, and the three founded the Stroke Awareness Foundation (SAF) soon after. The team set out with the goal of reducing the occurrence of stroke and ensuring that stroke patients receive the best medical care possible in Santa Clara County. SHERRY TESLER Today Santa Clara County has nine Primary Certified Stroke Centers and SAF is recognized nationally as a leader in the focused coordination of stroke certification, redirection and education. Aside from her nine grandchildren, the Stroke Awareness Foundation may be her greatest legacy. SAF is on the forefront of stroke care, advocacy and awareness, and it continues to grow and save more lives every day. The Economic Cost of Stroke The financial costs of strokes in the U.S. is a staggering $73 billion every year in direct and indirect costs. In fact, about half of the stroke - related costs - including treatment, rehabilitation and lost wages will come from stroke victims under the age of 65. • Studies show that nearly half of stroke survivors under the age of 65 do not return to work. • The total cost of stroke to the United States is estimated at $43 billion per year. • The direct costs of medical care and therapy are estimated at $28 billion per year. • Indirect costs from lost productivity and other factors are estimated at $15 million per year. • The average care for a patient up to 90 days after stroke is $15,000. • For 10 percent of patients, the cost of care for the first 90 days after a stroke is $35,000. The percentage breakdown of direct costs of care for the first 90 days after a stroke is: • Initial hospitalization 43% • Rehabilitation 16% • Physician Costs 14% • Hospital Readmission 14% Sources include: American Heart Association, American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic • Medications and other expenses 13% Neuroradiology, Brain Attack Coalition, Centers for Disease Control,WebMD, Health News 14 14&. *r• s+ -w►., Pat later learned that more than 750,000 people in the "Four months later [after United States have a stroke each treatment] I had absolutely year Unfortunately most people no residual effects from neither recognize the symptoms experiencing a stroke." of stroke nor realize that getting treatment within the first three Pat Dando CEO, San Jose Chamber of Commerce hours of symptoms is essential for a full recovery. Stroke can result in paralysis, numbness and the inability to speak-These complications often rob people of their ability to care for themselves and live independent lives. Several well- meaning colleagues advised Dando not to go public with her story out of concern that knowledge of her stroke would harm the reputation she earned as a powerful and well - respected leader in Silicon Valley. Fortunately, Dando felt differently. She viewed this experience as another opportunity to improve the quality of life in her community. Dando met with stroke survivors Charles Toeniskoetter and Charles E. Hoffman in 2002, and the three founded the Stroke Awareness Foundation (SAF) soon after. The team set out with the goal of reducing the occurrence of stroke and ensuring that stroke patients receive the best medical care possible in Santa Clara County. SHERRY TESLER Today Santa Clara County has nine Primary Certified Stroke Centers and SAF is recognized nationally as a leader in the focused coordination of stroke certification, redirection and education. Aside from her nine grandchildren, the Stroke Awareness Foundation may be her greatest legacy. SAF is on the forefront of stroke care, advocacy and awareness, and it continues to grow and save more lives every day. The Economic Cost of Stroke The financial costs of strokes in the U.S. is a staggering $73 billion every year in direct and indirect costs. In fact, about half of the stroke - related costs - including treatment, rehabilitation and lost wages will come from stroke victims under the age of 65. • Studies show that nearly half of stroke survivors under the age of 65 do not return to work. • The total cost of stroke to the United States is estimated at $43 billion per year. • The direct costs of medical care and therapy are estimated at $28 billion per year. • Indirect costs from lost productivity and other factors are estimated at $15 million per year. • The average care for a patient up to 90 days after stroke is $15,000. • For 10 percent of patients, the cost of care for the first 90 days after a stroke is $35,000. The percentage breakdown of direct costs of care for the first 90 days after a stroke is: • Initial hospitalization 43% • Rehabilitation 16% • Physician Costs 14% • Hospital Readmission 14% Sources include: American Heart Association, American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic • Medications and other expenses 13% Neuroradiology, Brain Attack Coalition, Centers for Disease Control,WebMD, Health News 14 14&. *r• s+ -w►., y ,,. L K3 Si9 C AWARENESS e % F O U N D A T I 0 N J. From left: Chris Ricketts (photographer), and Darrell Monda. Stroke victim not quite up to speed — yet! Darrell Monda had a stroke last June - and he is recovering - after a lot of HARD work Darrell Monda was ironing his golf shorts in the locker room of a Los Gatos athletic facility, when he suddenly felt woozy and unbalanced. He asked a member to help him over to the couch so he could sit down.When drinking a glass of water didn't make him feel any better, he asked the club's attendant to get him a Gatorade and a banana 30 minutes had passed and since he was feeling more stable, Monda decided to drive over to Harry's Hofbrau for lunch with his partner Ms. Green. Upon leaving the restaurant, he felt "antsy "while driving so he pulled over to the comer of Stevens Creek and San Tomas Expressway.When he tried to get out of his car but couldn't, he realized he had lost control in half of his body- his right side was paralyzed. Still lucid, he asked his Ms. Green to call 911 and request an ambulance to take him immediately to Good Samaritan Hospital. Within five minutes, the Highway Patrol, Fire Department, and working hard on the physical side ". Darrel began a 6 day -a -week regimen at the Courtside Club, that included riding a stationary bike, lifting weights, using a rowing machine, and doing Pilates, which resulted in incremental improvements. He is much better now, but still remembers the devastating effects that the stroke could have had on his business,Tour FactoryVirtual Tours, a real estate virtual tour company located in Los Gatos. "Calling 91 I and getting to the hospital in time was the best thing that ever happened to me" Darrell LaRoy Monda Tour Factory Virtual Tours Santa Clara Police Department arrived.Three minutes later the Paramedics were there and he was whisked away to Good Samaritan Hospital Monda was given tPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator), a medication with clot - dissolving agents, which is the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the urgent treatment of ischemic strokes (strokes caused by blood clots). If given promptly (within the first 3 hours following the onset of symptoms), I in 3 patients who receive tPA resolve their symptoms or have major improvement in their stroke symptoms. Monda's stroke happened June 22,20 10, so less than a year has passed, but many stroke victims find recovery will take many years. "My mind functions fine, and I am When asked about what went through his mind while the stoke was occurring, Monda responded with: "I knew exactly what was happening,The first thing was to get to the Stroke Center at Good Samaritan Hospital:' He had seen a presentation on stroke prevention given by the Stroke Awareness Foundation at his Los Gatos Moming Rotary Club, and knew what immediate actions needed to be taken and that time was of the essence. Calling 911 was the right choice. Since his stroke, Monda has spoken in front of a number of Santa Clara Valley Rotary Clubs and has collaborated with a videographer, Robert Menkemiller, to make a 30 second video titled "Call 911 ".Jack Nyblum, the owner of the Camera Theatres, agreed to show the video for two weeks as part of the previews on all 28 of his movie screens, which approximates to about I million showings. Monda plans to make another 30 second spot, titled "TIA" (Transient Ischemic Attack) a warning sign of a stroke. If Monda had recognized he had a "TIA" at the gym on June 22nd, he might have avoided the stroke and consequently, not have to go through the rehabilitation that he faces today. Prospects for Full Recovery and the Potential for Avoiding Disability Stroke is a terrifying and all- too - common event that no one seems much concerned about -until it happens.The third leading cause of death after heart attack and all cancers combined, it is lethal in nearly 3 in 10 cases. But for many more, stroke is a crippling disease. It destroys brains and paralyzes bodies. It robs people of the ability to walk, talk, feed themselves, and conduct the activities of daily life. The great majority of strokes — more than 8 in 10 — are due to blocked or clogged blood vessels that starve brain tissue, which then deteriorates and dies. Most patients with such strokes would benefit from the "clot- busting" medicine know as tissue plasmi- nogen activator, tPA. tPA is the only FDA approved clot- busting drug to treat strokes and has been around since 1996. If given in a timely manner (within 3 hours after symptoms appear - the sooner the better) this drug can prevent or substantially reduce the wide variety of cognitive and physical deficits that a stroke inflicts. Seeing a complete recovery in one of our Santa Clara County Certified Stroke Center emergency rooms is not uncommon, however seeing a complete recovery by 3 months is common. tPA is not for everyone, and only about half the patients treated with tPA in several major studies made great recovery at 3 months; but that's still much better than the alternative. Acknowledgements: Justin A. Zivin, M.D., Ph.D., John Galbraith Simmons, Dr. Lee Schwamm Our O'Cc . . . . . . . . . . . v at Q ry If- 0 -W Ift, to Y ..4 S! 1, AWARENESS ���_ ���Advertisement KE FOUNDATION APRIL 29, 2011 9-1-1 Dispatchers initiate stroke patient continuum of care, sight unseen Giant computer monitors cast distinctive glows amid the persistent din of telephone ringtones and radio traffic inside the windowless quarters of Santa Clara County 91 1 Communications. As quickly as medical aid requests ring in, composed dispatchers quell frenetic callers in the throes of a medical emergency. Laurie Brown, County Communications assistant director, explains that dispatchers have only their voices to project control, authority and professionalism. "The importance of the stroke protocol is that it aids in identifying a possible stroke early in the chain of care." Laurie Brown Assistant Director Santa Clara County 911 Communications As with any 911 medical aid call today, dispatchers are the gateway to the continuum of care. Prior to the mid- 1970s, dispatchers were relegated primarily to answering emergency calls and dispatching appropriate first responders to an emergency scene. "Before the advent of Emergency Medical Dispatch ... the dispatcher would say something similar to someone will be there as soon as a patient's state of alertness and whether breathing or speech patterns are compromised.To assist in this process, dispatchers have access at every console position to TTY equipment for the hearing or speech impaired and Language Line Services to provide interpretation services for non - English speaking callers (170+ languages, 24/7). "The importance of the stroke protocol is that it aids in identifying a possible stroke early in the chain of care,'' says Brown. "We are able to provide information [to paramedics] about what symptoms the patient is presenting.The more information first responders have about the patient, the better they are able to prepare for the patient's treatment upon arrival [on scene]" Brown explains that most medical aid calls, which are typically less than five minutes, include brief instructions for basic actions the caller can take, ''Participating in the questioning process and then performing some simple tasks like gathering medications may give callers a sense of control because they are participating in the process rather than just helplessly waiting for someone to arrive,'' she says. possible' and then hang up the phone :' SHERRY TESLER County Communications Director Brown says. "Now dispatchers are able Laurie Brown, Assistant Director of Santa Clara County 911 Communications oversees dispatcher Michelle Nunez Bert Hildebrand adds, "We're responding to a call. h I ; th t' t th II to relay [premedical] instructions to the e ping e pa ien or e ca er in caller that allows the caller to perform Dispatchers ask pointed questions that require what could be one of the worst [potentially] life- saving actions rather than waiting specific and short responses, starting with such days of their life. Dispatchers are a lifeline. We're for the arrival of paramedics:' fundamentals as the caller's chief complaint to there until help arrives: Sinatra Sings Sinatra Highlights = October 23, 2010 He did it his way, and that was quite all right with the enthusiastic crowd that turned out on Saturday night (Oct. 23) to enjoy Frank Sinatra Jr.'s entertaining rendition of "Sinatra Sings Sinatra" at the beautiful California Theater in downtown San Jose. Neither the rainy weather nor a televised - -and pretty important- -San Francisco Giants playoff game could deter the crowd, that cheered wildly after hearing the Giants had defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to advance to the World Series and were equally as attentive as they listened attentively to Sinatra sing the classics.What's more, the attendees were generous to the night's hosts, raising more than $300,000 for the Stroke Awareness Foundation. Sinatra wowed the crowd with everything from "One For My Baby" to "New York, New York," and he left the crowd applauding for more when he exited the stage after singing the famous line, "I did it my way." ;*ln s' 7th 4 WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A HEALTHY COMMUNITY 11L VV Ll \L 1••• F O't N D T I O N www.strokeinfo.org Toeniskoetter Construction, Samaritan Medical Center and Toeniskoetter Development have been teaming up with the Stroke Awareness Foundation to support state -of -the -art Certified Stroke Centers with the goal of giving our communities the best possible care in the event of stroke. Familiarize yourself with the signs of stroke so you can take immediate action. For detailed information visit our website www.strokeinfo.org. .0 it .6 } Md ow Ir • 1PECZ�E �O� � �/E�LT�yY YOGI. • .�EGZ�✓ w %�h an ear /y r %se . • MZX %n a A9hz` ' f-�J.J a hecJthy 6reQ,('�aSZ` . 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