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Home My WebLink About06-06-2018 Saratoga Neighborhoods Joint Meeting PPNeighborhoods Joint Meeting June 6, 2018 Meeting Agenda 5:30 p.m.Welcome from Mayor Mary-Lynne Bernald 5:45 p.m.Saratoga Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 5:55 p.m. Saratoga Neighborhood Watch 6:05 p.m. Sheriff’s Office Updates 6:15 p.m. Neighborhood Reports Want a copy of the meeting slides? The slides will be emailed to everyone who provides their contact information on the sign-in sheets at each table. Introductions Mayor Mary-Lynne Bernald 408.206.1547 mlbernald@saratoga.ca.us Vice Mayor Manny Cappello 408.455.4468 mcappello@saratoga.ca.us Council Member Howard Miller 408.802.4034 hmiller@saratoga.ca.us Council Member Emily Lo 408.868.9982 elo@saratoga.ca.us Council Member Rishi Kumar 408.805.5993 rkumar@saratoga.ca.us Saratoga Updates •Prospect Road Median •Paint the City: Utility Box Painting Program •Quito Rd/Pollard Open Space Improvements (No Name Park) •Village to Quarry Park Walkway •Big Basin Way Turnaround Construction Saratoga CERT Why? •FEMA says: •Local governments are the first line of defense against emergencies and disasters and are primarily responsible for managing the response to and recovery from those events. At the local government level, the primary responsibility for protecting citizens belongs to local elected officials such as mayors, city councils, and boards of commissioners. https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/downloads/is7unit_1.pdf What was the impetus for CERT? •At least 9,000 (maybe as many as 45,000) killed in 1985 Mexico City earthquake •800 saved by untrained volunteers •100 volunteers died trying to help •City of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized that citizens are likely to be on their own during early stages of disaster •FEMA adopted/expanded into National Program Program Adoption •Over 2,700 local CERT programs nationwide •More than 600,000 individuals trained •50 states, three territories, six foreign countries Course Preview •Personal Preparedness •Disaster psychology •Disaster medical operations •Fire & utility safety •Communications •Light search and rescue •CERT organization •Terrorism 'Other’ skills taught •Work within the ICS structure •Documentation standards •Always operate in a team •Use of PPE •Greatest good for the greatest number •Never go beyond your skills and training •Be safe in everything they do The function of CERT members •Respond in time period immediately after a disaster •Assist emergency response personnel when requested •CERT members’ first responsibility is personal and family safety •Respond after a disaster: •Locate and turn off utilities, if needed •Extinguish small fires •Treat injuries •Conduct light search and rescue •Help to relieve survivor stress How does CERT benefit the community? •Teaching people life long skills •Creating a greater sense of security, responsibility, and personal control •Promoting risk reduction and preparedness practices •Preparing us all for helping others in a crisis •Reducing the burden on first responder services by promoting mitigation and preparedness measures. •Creating well trained, better informed, and prepared citizens to take care of themselves and others during times of crisis --allowing first responders to address the most critical needs. Why we should be prepared? •The USGS* has estimated a 63 % probability of a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake in the Greater Bay Area in the next 30 years. * USGS = US Geological Survey 1989 Loma Prieta –6.9 M/15 Seconds 2014 Napa –6.0 M City Details •10,700 households •30,000 residents •12 square miles •Two fire stations (Saratoga & West Valley) •10 First Responders CERT Workers Compensation Coverage •CERT members are covered by state workers compensation coverage •It is recommended that active participation in CERT meetings, trainings, and exercises should be required to maintain their active Disaster Service Worker (DSW) status within their jurisdiction. •For more information on the California Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program http://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/planning-preparedness/disaster-service- worker-volunteer-program Managing Liability •Promotion of the CERT program, refreshers, drills, and exercises •CERT members to always follow established CERT protocols •Continual reinforcement of how to respond safely and effectively •Especially given the alternative of having spontaneous volunteers ”show up to help” Questions? Saratoga Neighborhood Watch Saratoga Neighborhood Watch •See Something, Say Something •Residents support efforts of law enforcement by proactively reporting suspicious activity •68 Saratoga Neighborhood Watch groups New Requirement •1 gathering per year required to be registered •Gathering doesn’t need to be focused on Neighborhood Watch •Examples: Pool Party, Update Meeting with the Sheriff’s Office, Class on Personal Emergency Preparedness •Groups that become inactive will need to go through the new registration process and will not be eligible for Neighborhood Watch grant or shown on City map Registration Process Updates •No Overlapping Boundaries •Groups must define boundaries during registration. Boundaries may not overlap with existing groups. •Demonstrate Engagement •Before registration, groups must show a majority of households in the Neighborhood Watch group are aware of its formation. The City will provide Signature Form to show your neighbors have been made aware of the Neighborhood Watch group. •Defined Communications Plan •During registration, groups must describe how the group will communicate (including with residents without internet access). •Sheriff’s Office Orientation •Before registration, groups must hold an orientation with the Sheriff’s Office that the entire neighborhood is invited to attend. Resources •Annual $300 Grant •E-Newsletter •Public Safety Postcard •Introductory Meetings Starting Summer 2018 •Leader Gatherings More Information •www.saratoga.ca.us/neighborhoodwatch •Crystal Bothelio, City of Saratoga cbothelio@saratoga.ca.us 408.868.1269 Sheriff’s Office Updates By the Numbers Code Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 6 2017 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 6 2018 0 0 0 0 1 1 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 7 10 18 12 11 19 13 12 2 4 15 7 130 2017 7 6 4 10 3 7 0 3 9 5 3 12 69 2018 5 10 8 3 4 30 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 2 2 2 1 16 2017 0 2 2 5 2 0 1 2 1 1 2 1 19 2018 1 1 0 0 1 3 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 1 0 3 1 1 1 1 3 0 0 1 3 15 2017 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 5 2 0 14 2018 2 0 2 2 2 8 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 1 1 2 2 3 1 4 3 0 1 3 3 24 2017 3 6 3 0 1 2 0 1 2 4 0 1 23 2018 1 0 3 2 2 8 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 9 2017 1 3 0 2 1 2 0 1 2 4 0 2 18 2018 1 0 0 0 0 1 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 5 2 3 4 2 1 1 1 2 4 0 6 31 2017 1 1 2 0 3 1 0 2 3 1 4 1 19 2018 4 1 1 0 0 6 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 3 8 17 14 4 7 7 11 6 9 11 10 107 2017 6 8 5 12 4 5 1 4 3 9 5 8 70 2018 4 6 6 6 3 25 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 6 2 3 3 2 5 0 3 1 3 2 1 31 2017 0 2 2 0 3 3 2 2 2 0 2 2 20 2018 1 1 2 1 1 6 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 1 0 0 4 1 0 1 2 6 2 4 0 21 2017 0 1 3 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 3 12 2018 1 0 2 0 0 3 Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TOTAL 2016 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 9 2017 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 7 2018 0 0 1 0 3 4 Sex Crimes 2610 2615 2880 2885 2890 2895 Identity Theft Forgery Fraud 4700 4702 Domestic Violence 2430 2730 Simple & Aggravated Assaults 2400 2401 2402 2403 2404 2405 Grand Theft 4870 Auto Theft 4703 Vandalism 5940 5941 Burglary, Vehicle 4593 Robbery 2110 2115 Burglary, Residential 4590 Burglary, Commercial 4591 4592 Burglaries 123 130 69 30 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 2015 2016 2017 2018 Yearly Totals How and When? 7% 25% 11% 14% 43% Method of Entry Open/Unlocked Window Open/Unlocked Door Broke Sliding Glass Door Broke Window Forced/Kicked/ Pried Door or Window 0 5 10 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Day of Week 20% 52% 21% 7%Time of Day Early Morning (12 AM - 7 AM) Work/School Day (7 AM - 5 PM) Evening (5 PM - 12 AM) Multiple Days/ Time Unk Calls for Service 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Suspicious Persons Calls 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Suspicious Vehicle Calls Results of Teamwork 2016 2017 % Difference Commercial Burglary 16 19 19% Residential Burglary 130 69 -47% Vehicle Burglary 15 14 -7% Auto Theft 9 18 100% Grand Theft 24 23 -4% Identity Theft 107 70 -35% Robbery 6 6 0% Assaults 21 12 -43% Domestic Violence 31 20 -35% Sex Crimes 9 7 -22% Patrol Enhancements •Burglary and Theft Suppression (BATS) •Bicycle Patrol Enhancements Continued •New K9 Team-Dep. Keck and Dutch Results of Vigilance •November 27, 2017 19000 Block of Brockton Lane at approximately 10:00 am. •Neighbors call in a vehicle speeding up and down their street. •Additional neighbors begin calling in two men walking out of the side yard. •On April 23, 2018, at approximately 6:00 am. •A vigilant Saratoga resident calls in a suspicious vehicle parked on Sobey Road and Spring Brook Lane. Deputies respond and find the vehicle, without license plates, occupied by three individuals. Lash Money Gant (LMG) •Cameras are worth their weight in gold. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!! Neighborhood Reports Share Your Neighborhood News •Pick 1 speaker/neighborhood •2 minutes or less: •What is your name and what neighborhood do you live in? •What joys, challenges, or interesting news does your neighborhood have to share? Thanks for Joining Us! •Thanks for attending the 2018 Neighborhoods Joint Meeting! •Feel free to join the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Theater. •To get slides from the Joint Meeting, share your email address on the sign-in sheets at each table.