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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
Council will adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the rear security gates project.
Staff presented a draft resolution urging the City Council to adopt a new ordinance for reviewing transformer variance requests.
Any interested party may appeal a Planning Commission determination to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk by 4PM within twenty-one (21) days of the decision.
The committee held a hearing on planning for Fleet Week 2026, scheduled Oct 4‑12, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Effective coordination improves safety and traffic flow for large public events, impacting residents and visitors.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Hearing on Fleet Week 2026 Coordination Plans” was heard and filed.
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
The committee approved an ordinance updating the Airport Surveillance Technology Policy.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets rules for how external cameras can be used, affecting privacy and security at the airport.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve Amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy” was recommended for approval.
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
A recommendation on the N5 sensor resolution will be discussed.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adopting the sensor resolution could lead to new technology that improves emergency alerts for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA or via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Raise your hand during the public comment segment; written comments can be left at the City Clerk’s office.
Decision update
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee voted to join the Technology Committee and formally recommend against installing ground‑based N5 sensors for early fire detection. The motion passed unanimously, and the recommendation is now approved.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
Tech Committee presents its recommendation on installing or using N5 sensors.
Committee will hear a brief update on the liability waiver for the CERT training program.
Brief overview of a proposed ad hoc wildfire ordinance.
Report on mass‑notification system and recent LRAD test.
Committee members and invited guests will present updates and answer questions.
Fire district and town officials will present their reports.
The committee will receive a short update on the town’s emergency communications system.
A presentation on the town’s winter storm response plans will be given.
Brief report on recent community outreach activities.
Los Altos Hills County Fire District will give its report to the committee.
Committee will hear recommendations for creating a new Zone 0 area.
Council is asked to adopt a resolution selecting a fire‑suppression access easement through Bell Street Park for the 2120 Euclid Avenue affordable‑housing project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The easement ensures firefighters can reach the new 430‑unit development quickly while protecting park trees.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join via Zoom or in‑person at the Council Chambers, 2415 University Ave, First Floor.
Email: cityclerk@cityofepa.org
Submit comment: Email comments referencing the agenda item, submit a speaker card at the meeting, or use the Raise Hand feature.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution granting a fire‑suppression access easement through Bell Street Park under Option 3, with clerical corrections to the resolution.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The City Council is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of two 2026 Dodge Durango police vehicles for $114,965.54.
What's happening
Why it matters
New patrol vehicles improve officer safety and maintain effective police response in the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at 2415 University Ave, First Floor, or virtually via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: cityclerk@cityofepa.org
Submit comment: Email your comments with the agenda item number, submit a speaker card at the meeting, or use the Raise Hand feature when called.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase two 2026 Dodge Durango police patrol vehicles for up to $114,965.54.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The SFPD is authorized to accept a $772,507 grant from the California Highway Patrol for FY 2026‑2027.
The Board adopted a resolution supporting H.R. 10033, the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act.
The District Attorney’s Office is authorized to accept a grant of $1,339,258 per year for three years, totaling $4,017,774.
The District Attorney’s Office is authorized to accept a $1,005,686 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program for July 1 2026 – June 30 2027.
The Department of Adult Probation is authorized to accept and spend a total of $300,000 from the California Office of Emergency Services for the Probation Specialized Units Program.
