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<br />and that this Department works under a borderless system whereby engines from <br />other jurisdictions will support each other. Chief Skinner outlined some of the <br />departmental goals one being the expansion of the Community Emergency <br />Response Team Training (CERT) class. However, such expansion is dependent on <br />staff resources. He thanked Council for the reinstatement of Engine 9. Chief <br />Skinner provided details on Code RED a Rapid Emergency Communication devise <br />that can notify thousands of residents in seconds. He mentioned that the Redwood <br />City Fire Department is donating a fire engine to its Sister City, Colima in Mexico, <br />and they are grateful for this gesture. <br /> <br />Various Council Members commented on the numerous charitable activities this <br />Department leads. The training provided by fire fighters on the use of defibrillators <br />was also mentioned. There was a suggestion to place the Fire Department <br />organizational chart on the website. <br /> <br />B. Community emergency preparedness training status update. <br /> <br />For information only, no action required. Staff will provide a brief presentation at the <br />Council meeting. <br /> <br />Council Member Ira enters the Council Chambers. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Fire Battalion Chief Balton, provided details on the CERT program stating that <br />currently there are about 100 people registered. He said that annually the <br />commitment is to host two CERT trainings but it becomes a capacity issue. He also <br />provided details on another program titled "Are You Ready?" Chief Balton spoke <br />about the interconnectivity and the relationship between the Fire Department, other <br />entities and the community in general. <br /> <br />Council inquired about what funds would be required to support more CERT <br />programs and how on a daily basis staff incorporates these duties. Battalion Chief <br />Balton explained that this has become a collateral duty and is embraced by staff <br />without any added capacity. Council suggested having the Fire Department come <br />back with a plan that assesses the needs and outlines possibilities for a tentative <br />augmentation. There was a suggestion that neighborhood associations that have <br />funds available support an emergency trailer or contribute financially. <br /> <br />For the benefit of record, Mayor Foust mentioned that four items were not <br />specifically spelled during the Consent Calendar adoption but they were approved. <br />She clarified that the item 6.3.B was located in unincorporated San Mateo County <br />and not Woodside. Mayor Foust also acknowledged an email from Council <br />Member Hartnett regarding the Peninsula Park matter. <br /> <br />c. Commercial Occupancy Fire Inspection Program Status Report. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD <br />SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />JANUARY 7, 2008 <br />PAGE 5 <br />