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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-03-2020 Public Safety Task Force Agenda PacketSaratoga Public Safety Task Force Agenda - Page 1 of 3 SARATOGA PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING August 3, 2020 6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of COVID‐19 This meeting will be entirely by teleconference. All Council/Commission members, staff, and public will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The meeting is being conducted in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Ord er N‐29‐20 suspending certain teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. The purpose of this order was to provide the safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Members of the public observe and participate in the meeting by: 1. Using the Zoom website at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81007752855 or App (Webinar ID: 810 0775 2855) and using the tool to raise their hand in the Zoom platform when directed by the Chair to speak on an agenda item; OR 2. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID 810 0775 2855, and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair. The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person. As always, members of the public can send written comments to the Task Force prior to the meeting by commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/taskforce prior to the start of the meeting. These emails will be provided to the members of the Task Force and will become part of the official record of the meeting. During the meeting the Chair will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized to offer public comment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk at debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. Saratoga Public Safety Task Force Agenda - Page 2 of 3 ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public may address the Public Safety Task Force for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the Public Safety Task Force from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Public Safety Task Force schedule the item for discussion at a future meeting. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Public Safety Task Force Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the draft minutes from the June 1, 2020 meeting. 2. Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention Outreach Update Recommended Action: Receive an update on City communications related to fire preparedness and prevention, including collaborative City/County Fire efforts. 3. Arrowhead Fire Mitigation Demonstration Recommended Action: Receive an update on the Arrowhead fire mitigation effort and demonstration. 4. Proposed Legislation Recommended Action: Consider proposed State wildfire preparedness and prevention laws, including recommended City Council positions on the bills. 5. City Council Final Report Recommended Action: Begin development of a final report out to the City Council to be presented to the City Council before the Task Force sunset in November 2020. 6. Review Work Plan Recommended Action: Review the adopted Task Force Work Plan. 7. Future Agenda Items Recommended Action: Consider agenda items for upcoming meetings. The next and last regular Task Force meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2020. ADJOURNMENT Saratoga Public Safety Task Force Agenda - Page 3 of 3 CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF AGENDA PACKET, & COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for review on July 31, 2020 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us Signed this 31st day of July 2020 at Saratoga, California. Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager 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, copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials distributed to the City Council by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Following removal of State and local shelter in place orders these materials will be available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. Saratoga Public Safety Task Force Minutes - Page 1 of 4 MINUTES JUNE 1, 2020 WILDFIRE PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING Chair Chuck Page called the virtual Wildfire Public Safety Task Force meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and explained how the virtual meeting would be conducted. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Chuck Page, Vice Chair Paul Hansen, Members Bill Cooper ABSENT: Members May Lu, Arun Venkatachar ALSO PRESENT: Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager Chief Jason Falarski, Santa Clara County Fire Eugenia Rendler, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council Interim Executive Director JR Call, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council Lauren Pettipiece, Public Information Officer ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Darrell Miller proposed mandatory battery backup for cell towers in areas at risk for wildfire. Vice Chair Paul Hansen spoke about a demonstration of the fire defense system in the Arrowhead neighborhood. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Public Safety Task Force Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the draft minutes from the May 4, 2020 meeting. COOPER/HANSEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES FROM THE MAY 4, 2020 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: COOPER, HANSEN, LU, PAGE, VENKATACHAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2. Firewise Communities (Work Plan Item) Recommended Action: Discuss and consider how the City of Saratoga can encourage participation in Firewise Communities through publicity and outreach, targeting certain communities to participate in the program, and collaborating with Neighborhood Watch. 3 Saratoga Public Safety Task Force Minutes - Page 2 of 4 Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item. Lauren Pettipiece, Public Information Officer, shared proposed plan for outreach related to Firewise Communities. JR Call, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, discussed support that the FireSafe Council provides for neighborhoods that are looking to become Firewise Communities. Chair Page suggested that outreach efforts include clear information about where to find more information and who to contact for assistance. The Task Force discussed whether any neighborhoods could achieve Firewise Communities status before the Task Force sunsets in November 2020. Eugenia Rendler, Interim Executive Director of the FireSafe Council, shared a status update on several neighborhoods in Saratoga working towards becoming Firewise Communities. 3. Wildland Urban Interface Ingress/Egress Recommended Action: Consider City of Saratoga Wildland Urban Interface Area ingress and egress points. Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item. Task Force Member Cooper shared proposed evacuation maps that he drafted and suggested directional signage to assist the public during an emergency. He explained that one benefit of evacuation signage is that it will raise awareness of evacuation routes. Chief Falarski shared information about how evacuations typically are managed. The Task Force discussed timing of installation of signage, whether signage would be visible all the time or only during emergencies, and process for recommending the Council consider directional evacuation signage. HANSEN/COOPER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ALLOCATE $5,000 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 BUDGET FOR DIRECTIONAL EVACUATION SIGNAGE TO BE INSTALLED UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Chair Page requested an amendment to the motion to request that staff contact wineries in the City to confirm that they have no concerns about the signage before presenting the recommendation to the Council. If there are concerns, the Task Force will re-evaluate the recommendation. Additionally, he suggested that the Task Force make the 4 Saratoga Public Safety Task Force Minutes - Page 3 of 4 recommendation without a specific amount as the total cost for signage may be below $5,000. Vice Chair Hansen and Task Force Member Cooper accepted the amendments. HANSEN/COOPER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO INSTALL DIRECTIONAL EVACUATION SIGNAGE UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITH FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 BUDGET; IF WINERIES IN THE CITY OF SARATOGA EXPRESS CONCERN REGARDING DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE TO CITY STAFF THEN THE RECOMMENDATION WILL BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE TASK FORCE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. MOTION PASSED. AYES: COOPER, HANSEN, LU, PAGE, VENKATACHAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 4. City Council Final Report Recommended Action: Begin development of a final report out to the City Council to be presented to the City Council before the Task Force sunset in November 2020. Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item. Chair Page noted the challenges of fully addressing the risks of wildfire within an 18- month period. The report prepared by the Task Force could capture efforts that the City Council should consider following the Task Force’s sunset. Task Force Member Cooper commented on the importance of signage. Vice Chair Hansen contemplated continuation of a Task Force and suggested future work efforts. Task Force Member Venkatachar commented on his experience with the first Task Force and asked if there are ways to ensure recommendations are followed. Chair Page suggested that the quarterly public safety postcard include wildfire safety information, particularly during fire season, and noted that a postcard dedicated to wildfire safety may be warranted. He also proposed a bi-monthly postcard on wildfire safety to residents in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) during the wildfire season. Task Force Member Venkatachar concurred. Chair Page asked that the next meeting include a draft report that clearly indicates any recommendations that were raised one-on-one with staff. 5 Saratoga Public Safety Task Force Minutes - Page 4 of 4 5. Review Work Plan Recommended Action: Review the adopted Task Force Work Plan. The Task Force reviewed the work plan. Glenda Aune and Darrell Miller commented on the work plan. Chair Page asked that the draft Final Report include City Council consideration of changing its Code Compliance policy to allow anonymous complaints and proactive enforcement. 6. Future Agenda Items Recommended Action: Consider agenda items for upcoming meetings. The next regular Task Force meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2020. The Task Force agreed to include the Final Report and directional evacuation signage, if needed, on the August 3 agenda. ADJOURNMENT HANSEN/COOPER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:38 P.M. MOTION PASSED. AYES: COOPER, HANSEN, LU, PAGE, VENKATACHAR. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Minutes respectfully submitted: Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager City of Saratoga 6 CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Public Safety Task Force From: Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager Date: August 3, 2020 Subject: Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention Outreach Update The City regularly shares information related to preventing and preparing for wildfires. The City always requests County Fire input before any messaging is shared with the community, to ensure that information shared by the City is consistent and in alignment with County Fire communication priorities. The first table below shows efforts that have been completed since the last City communications update was shared with the Task Force. The second table shows communication efforts that are scheduled for August. Completed Outreach Efforts Effort Description Timing Defensible Space Social Media Messages The City regularly shares messaging from County Fire and CAL FIRE on defensible space that helps residents understand the purpose of defensible space and how to create defensible space. Ongoing Defensible Space Banners Over the summer, banners produced by the City and County Fire on defensible space have been on display. Summer 2020 COVID-19 & Defensible Space The City did social media outreach encouraging the public to establish and maintain defensible space, as allowed under the Health Orders at the time. April 2020 Red Flag Warning Days Social Media Messages The City regularly shares messaging from County Fire and CAL FIRE on Red Flag Warning Days that inform the public of what Red Flag Warning Days are and what to do or avoid doing on Red Flag Warning Days. Ongoing 7 Ready, Set, Go Social Media Messages The City regularly shares messaging from County Fire on the County’s Ready, Set, Go campaign to teach residents how to prepare for a disaster, how to prevent disasters, and what to do during a disaster, including wildfires. Ongoing Ready Set, Go, Banners Over the summer, banners produced by the City and County Fire on the Ready, Set, Go campaign have been on display. Summer 2020 FireSafe Council Free Resources The City did social media outreach on free chipping and other resources available to residents through the FireSafe Council. May 2020 Saratoga Sunny Side Up – County Fire This episode of Saratoga Sunny Side Up featured Chief Tony Bowden, who spoke about fire prevention efforts. He also shared information about things residents can do to prevent and prepare for wildfire. May 2020 Neighborhood Watch Newsletter The June 2020 Neighborhood Watch Newsletter featured information on how residents can prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) on days when there is a high risk for fire and announced an online County Fire class on emergency preparedness. June 2020 City News Postcard The City News postcard mailed to all Saratoga residents included information on wildfire preparedness, resources available through the FireSafe Council, and the Ready, Set, Go campaign. July 2020 Neighborhood Watch Newsletter The July 2020 Neighborhood Watch Newsletter included information about Red Flag Warnings and encouraged groups for form Firewise Communities, including support available through the FireSafe Council. July 2020 August 2020 Outreach Efforts Effort Description Timing Public Safety Postcard – Fire Edition All Saratoga households will receive a fire safety edition of the Public Safety postcard with information on how to create defensible space, how to become a Firewise Community, how to prepare for PSPS, and the purpose of Red Flag Warning Days August 3, 2020 8 Saratoga Drive-In County Fire informational videos will be featured prior to the start of the Saratoga Drive-In event. August 6, 2020 City Council Announcements Messaging on wildfire prevention and preparedness resources will be provided to the Mayor to be shared at the regular City Council Meeting in August. August 19, 2020 Saratoga Source Newsletter The August 2020 Saratoga Source will feature information on Firewise Communities and PSPS preparedness. August 2020 Neighborhood Watch Newsletter The August 2020 Neighborhood Watch newsletter will include a defensible space checklist and information on how to stay safe during outages. August 2020 PSPS Social Media Messages The City will be sharing information on how residents can prepare for PSPS events this fire season. August 2020 Wildfire Prevention – City Website The City will be posting information about preventing wildfires on the City homepage. August 2020 Firewise Communities Social Media Messages The City will be sharing information about Firewise Communities, including resources available through the FireSafe Council, with neighborhoods in the WUI. August 2020 9 CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Public Safety Task Force From: Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager Date: August 3, 2020 Subject: Proposed Legislation This item has been included on the Task Force’s August agenda to provide the Task Force with the opportunity to consider several proposed wildfire preparedness and prevention bills, including whether to recommend a position on the bills to the City Counc il. Any Task Force recommended positions on the bills will be tentatively scheduled for the August 19, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting. A summary of the bills is included below. Assembly Bill 2167 (Daly and Cooley) More and more insurers have opted to reduce risk by decreasing the number of policy holders in areas at risk for wildfire and increasing rates. While the California FAIR Plan will insure any property, many property owners prefer a private market alternative. Assembly Bill (AB) 2167 would make it easier for insurers to write more insurance policies in high risk areas through creation of the Insurance Market Action Plan (IAMP) that insurers would file with the Insurance Commissioner for properties in eligible counties. IAMP filings would need to include rates, a plan for maintaining the insurer’s solvency, and mitigation requirements. Supporters argue that the IAMP will give consumers better options than the California FAIR plan that offer more coverage at reduced costs. Those who oppose the bill argue that it reduces California’s ability to effectively regulate insurance rates. Senate Bill 292 (Rubio) Senate Bill (SB) 292 is a companion measure to Assembly Bill 2167. Senate Bill 292 focuses on the mitigation components of the IMAP. It includes formulas for identifying counties eligible for IMAP and provides additional guidance and requirements related to the IMAP process. The bill has been supported by the Fire District Association of California, Personal Insurance Federation of California, and the California FireSafe Council. It has been opposed by the Consumer Federation of California and Consumer Watchdog. 10 Assembly Bill 2178 (Levine) If adopted, Assembly Bill (AB) 2178 would allow local jurisdictions and the State to recognize public safety power shutoffs as emergencies. Currently, State law does not recognize a planned electrical outage as an emergency. Allowing local jurisdictions to proclaim a local emergency due to a public safety power shutoff allows cities and counties to rapidly deploy resources or seek outside resources if needed. The bill has been supported by the League of California Cities. Assembly Bill 3256 (Garcia, Eduardo) Assembly Bill (AB) 3256 would authorize the issuance of more than $6.9 billion in General Obligation bonds to fund economic recovery, wildfire prevention, safe drinking water, drought preparation, and flood protection programs and projects. A total of $1.6 billion in bonds would be dedicated to wildfire prevention and climate risk reduction. The bill has been supported by the League of California Cities. Senate Bill 431 (McGuire) Senate Bill (SB) 431 would result in the creation of standards for cell tower backup power, including a requirement that backup systems last a minimum of 72 hours. Additionally, it would result in development of ways to warn customers when backup power systems are low or when the transceiver can no longer be supported by the backup system. The bill has been supported by the League of California Cities, California Fire Chiefs Association, Fire District Association of California, and California State Sheriff’s Association. 11 CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Public Safety Task Force From: Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager Date: August 3, 2020 Subject: City Council Final Report The Task Force will sunset in November 2020, with the last regular meeting scheduled for October 5, 2020. At the June 2020 meeting, the Task Force started discussion on a final report to be submitted to the City Council in advance of November that captures the Task Force’s progress on the work plan as well as reflections on the Task Force’s efforts and recommendations for the City Council to consider implementing following the end of the Task Force. The attached draft of the Final Report is based on input provided at the June 2020 meeting. No additional input or suggestions were submitted to staff following the meeting. Additionally, the Task Force received public comment at the June 2020 meeting on the City’s current Code Compliance Policy that prohibits anonymous complaints and operates on a complaint basis. Staff was asked to include this topic as part of discussion in the Final Report so that the Task Force could consider whether to recommend changes to the City Council. 12 Wildfire Public Safety Task Force Final Report BACKGROUND The Wildfire Public Safety Task Force was created by the City Council in February 2019 to serve in an advisory capacity on matters related to wildfire and emergency preparedness for a limited term ending in November 2020. The Task Force was specifically charged with providing recommendations on improvements and additions to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, strategies to strengthen wildfire hazard mitigation and emergency preparedness, and also serve as community ambassadors on wildfire and emergency preparedness. The Wildfire Task Force was formed following a recommendation of the original Public Safety Task Force, which ended November 30, 2018. The original Task Force was developed to provide the City Council recommendations for enhancing public safety for the City Council to consider. One of the Task Force's recommendations included continuation of a new Task Force. The 6-member Wildfire Task Force has been holding regular meetings on the first Monday of every other month. Additionally, the Task Force has held a number of special meetings since being formed. In total, the Task Force held 13 meetings, including both regular and special meetings. Chief Jason Falarski with the Santa Clara County Fire Department attended the Task Force’s meetings to share his experience, perspective, and insights with the Task Force. Additionally, the Task Force has met with the County Fire Public Information Officer, City Public Information Officer, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office West Valley Patrol Division Capt ain, and representatives of the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council. The Task Force’s first effort included preparing a proposed work plan to guide the group’s efforts before the Task Force’s November 2020 sunset. The City Council approved the Task Force’s Work Plan in October 2019. Since then, the Task Force has been working diligently to carry out the work plan. ABOUT THE FINAL REPORT The Wildfire Public Safety Task Force’s Final Report includes a status report on the Task Force’s progress is included in the final report. Additionally, this report captures the Task Force’s reflections on the efforts to date as well as recommendations to the City Council for the future. 13 Page 2 WORK PLAN PROGRESS The Work Plan identified goals for the Task Force’s efforts, as well as strategies and tactics to achieve those goals. The goals that guided the Task Force included increasing public awareness of wildfire safety and risk, as well as reducing wildfire fuels. While the Task Force has been active, it has successfully completed each of the strategies and tactics identified in the work plan to achieve these two goals. Some of these require an ongoing effort, such as increasing awareness on wildfire preparedness and prevention. GOALS STRATEGIES TACTICS PROGRESS 1. Increase Public Awareness A. Establish and synchronize educational materials with County Fire B. Promote Firewise Communities 1) Use City and County Fire communication channels, such as postcards, banners, City Council Meeting Announcements, and wildfire workshops hosted by County Fire Complete/Ongoing. Task Force met with Fire and City PIOs on increasing wildfire preparedness and prevention awareness. 2) Present fire preparedness/prevention information at Neighborhood Watch meetings Complete/Ongoing. Information has been shared at City hosted Neighborhood Watch events and through City Neighborhood Watch communications. 3) Publicize and promote Firewise Communities, identify target communities for Firewise, and collaborate with Neighborhood Watch to promote Firewise Communities Complete/Ongoing. City to start outreach on Firewise Communities. 4) Consider purchase of a mobile LRAD for emergency communications Complete. Task Force decided not to recommend purchase of mobile LRAD at 5/4/20 meeting. 2. Reduce Wildfire Fuels A. Make funding available for fuel reduction B. Review City policies and regulations for opportunities to reduce wildfire risk 1) Asses City ordinances, including the tree ordinance, for opportunities to reduce wildfire risk Complete. Task Force finalized recommendations at 2/3/20 meeting. To be considered by Planning Commission and City Council. 2) Explore and consider expanding Saratoga Fire Protection District Dead Tree Program Complete. Task Force recommendation incorporated into FY 2020/21 proposed budget. 3) Establish/support/expand curbside chipping/cleanup day Complete. Task Force recommendation incorporated into FY 2020/21 proposed budget. 14 Page 3 4) Expand opportunities to expand work with the FireSafe Council and chipping program Complete. Task Force recommendation incorporated into FY 2020/21 proposed budget. 5) Increase annual funding for Santa Clara County FireSafe Council agreement to include free chipping day for neighborhoods that are in the process of becoming or have been certified as a Firewise Community. Complete. Task Force recommendation incorporated into FY 2020/21 proposed budget. 6) Partner with West Valley Cities served by Santa Clara County Fire to proportionally fund (based on population) development of a Santa Clara County Fire Department fuel reduction crew and continue allocating in future years to provide funding for the hand crew to maintain fuel reduction projects/fuel breaks. Complete. Task Force decided not to further pursue tactic at 4/6/20 meeting. REFLECTIONS & FUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS In reviewing the work of the Task Force, the members of the Task Force identified several reflections on the group’s efforts and recommendations for the future to be considered by the City Council. Signage In June 2020, the Task Force recommended that the City Council direct staff to install directional evacuation signage in the Wildland Urban Interface under the guidance of the Santa Clara County Fire Department and Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office using funds from the Fiscal Year 2020/21 budget. Members of the Task Force felt that signage plays an important role in educating the community on the risk for wildfire in Saratoga and encourages them to think about what they will do in the event of a fire. Several Task Force Members felt signage is a tool that should be continued. Continuation of the Task Force While the Task Force managed to work through its work plan in a 18-month period, members of the Task Force noted that there is still more work that can be done and contemplated continuation of a Task Force. Fire Safety Postcard The City currently mails a public safety postcard to all residents 4 times per year. The Task Force considered sending a postcard with fire safety and prevention information to residents 15 Page 4 in the Wildland Urban Interface every 2 months during wildfire season to help educate residents and encourage them to prepare for and prevent wildfires. Code Compliance Policy At the June 2020 meeting, the Task Force heard from two residents who raised concerns about the City’s current Code Compliance process. Specifically, the residents suggested that the City allow anonymous complaints and proactive enforce violations that represent a fire risk. Per the City Council adopted Code Compliance Policy, the City does not accept anonymous complaints and operates on a compliant basis with the exception of violations that are an imminent threat to public health or safety or as directed by resolution of the City Council. Additionally, Compliance officers may proactively enforce violations found within the vicinity of an alleged violation and City permits, conditions of approval, and parking regulations may be enforced through inspections and compliance monitoring. 16