SR 06:209 - Laserfiche WebLink

· Policy 9 was eliminated regarding annexation of unincorporated pockets. · Policy 10 was amended regarding current Fire response standards, and Program 10.3 was amended to address the changing needs of Fire services and facilities as opposed to new Fire Station needs. · Policy 13 and associated programs were rewritten to reflect current standards related to new development beyond the five-minute travel time and in the wildland-urban interface area. · Program 15.5 was added regarding the City's Community Rating System classification. · New policies and programs were added in the Hazardous Materials section to address the transport of hazardous materials, the review ofprojects involving hazardous materials, and the generation and disposal of hazardous materials. · New policies and programs were also added relating to the City's current approach to disaster planning. Ms. Stern advised that at the beginning of tonight's meeting, the Commission was given a copy of the Police Department's revision to the Police Services section, which added policies related to the Department's program for 2004, emergency response time, community-oriented policing, and crime prevention through environmental design. Ms. Stem then requested that the Commission review the proposal and provide direction to staff prior to City Council review. Acting Chairperson Arkin indicated that the process followed for the Draft Energy Element would be used: the Commission would address questions to staff, open the public hearing, go through the policies and programs, and give direction to staff. Commissioner Blank noted that he did not see any reference to requirement related to Homeland Security and inquired ifthat was included in another section. Ms. Stern replied that it was not currently addressed in this Element but that if it is to be included in the General Plan, it would logically be in the Public Safety Element. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Vanessa Kawaihau, 871 Sycamore Road, stated that she did not know if the Safety Element includes the City's planning area and noted that a heliport in the unincorporated area approved two years ago should be considered in case of accidents. With respect to the removal of Program 9.1 regarding annexation, she commented that while Happy Valley residents may not want to be annexed, the City should consider that there are other unincorporated areas in Pleasanton such as the Remen Tract and Castlewood. She pointed out that Kilkare Road is being advertised as part of Pleasanton rather than Sunol. James Paxson, Hacienda Park, 4473 Willow Road, proposed that goals, programs, and policies be added regarding a higher level of interaction with the business community, engaging the Police and Fire Departments in emergency and security planning. He indicated that he would be EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, July 27, 2005 Page 2 of 10