HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 134-2019 (19-851)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
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South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 134-2019
File Number: 19-851 Enactment Number: RES 134-2019
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN A RESPONSE TO SAN MATEO COUNTY
GRAND JURY REPORT "FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
PROGRAMS ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY".
WHEREAS, building safety inspections by fire departments are essential to identify potential fire
hazards before they occur; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2, 13146.3, and 17921(b) mandate that
fire departments conduct annual inspections of all the Public and private schools, Hotels, Motels,
Apartment buildings, and Condominiums within their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, prior to the passage of State Senate Bill 1205 in 2018, California law did not include any
requirement for fire departments to report on their compliance with annual inspection obligations; and
WHEREAS, Grand Jury undertook a compliance fare departments within the County for the years 2015
through 2018 to determine whether their mandated annual inspections were conducted as required; the
Grand Jury found substantial non-compliance among seven of the ten fire departments, particularly for
the years prior to 2018; and
WHEREAS, most departments appear to be making substantial efforts to correct their deficiencies, the
departments must address such deficiencies promptly if they are to comply with the requirements of SB
1205; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2019, the San Mateo County Grand Jury issued a report titled "Fire Safety
Inspections Programs on the Road to Recovery"; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco is required to provide a response within 90 days of the
Grand Jury report, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does
hereby approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the City's response to the San Mateo County
Grand Jury Report "Fire Safety Inspections Programs on the Road to Recovery" attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
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File Number: 19-851 Enactment Number: RES 134-2019
At a meeting of the City Council on 10/9/2019, a motion was made by Richard Garbarino, seconded by Mark
Nagales, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino, Councilmember Addiego,
Councilmember Nagales, and Councilmember Nicolas
Attest by U—'-'
R sa Govea Acosta
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October 9, 2019
Hon. Donald J. Ayoob
Judge of the Superior Court
c/o Neal Taniguchi
Hall of Justice and Records
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063-1655
Dear Hon. Donald J. Ayoob:
On October 9, 2019 , the City Council of the City of South San Francisco (“City”) approved the
response contained in this letter to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report “Fire Safety
Inspection Programs on the Road to Recovery” dated July 22, 2019.
Response to Findings
The City agrees with the findings included in the Grand Jury report are factual and accurate. The
City specifically agrees with Findings F1, F4, F5, F7, F9, F14, F16, and F18, as they reflect the
information that is included in publicly available document s.
Response to Recommendations
In response to the Grand Jury Report: “Fire Safety Inspection Programs on the Road to
Recovery”, the Fire Department Staff agrees with the findings. Additionally, in response to the
recommendations Fire Staff provides the following:
R1. The Fire Department already has in place the recommended policies and procedures,
and per SB1205 will report annually, with the first report scheduled for November, 2019.
R2. The Fire Department will submit the annual report on mandated inspections to Council
in November, 2019, which will include the information called for by the Grand Jury.
R3. The Annual Report on mandated inspections is included in the Fire Department Annual
Report, which will be released prior to January 31, 2020.
R4. After approval and before February 28, 2020, deadline the Fire Department will post this
information on the City website. This process will be done on an annual basis.
Sincerely,
Mike Futrell
City Manager
City of South San Francisco
CITY COUNCIL 2019
KARYL MATSUMOTO, MAYOR
RICHARD A. GARBARINO, VICE MAYOR
MARK ADDIEGO, COUNCILMEMBER
MARK NAGALES, COUNCILMEMBER
BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, COUNCILMEMBER
MIKE FUTRELL, CITY MANAGER