CITY OF SUNNYVALE
City Council Study Session Summary
Emergency Management Organization
“Council’s Role During An Emergency/Disaster”
October 30, 2007 – 6:00 p.m.
The City Council met in study session at City Hall in the West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, California on October 30, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., with Mayor Otto Lee and Vice Mayor Anthony Spitaleri presiding.
City Councilmembers Present:
Mayor Lee
Vice Mayor Spitaleri
Councilmember Moylan
Councilmember Howe
Councilmember Swegles
Councilmember Chu
Councilmember Hamilton
City Councilmembers Absent:
None
City Staff Present:
Amy Chan, City Manager
Robert Walker, Assistant City Manager
David Kahn, City Attorney
Don Johnson, Director of Public Safety
Dayton Pang, Deputy Chief, Public Safety
Doug Moretto, Captain, Public Safety
John Gienger, Lieutenant, Public Safety
Cherel Sampson, Community Services Officer, Public Safety
Visitors/Guests Present:
Members of the public were present
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
Study Session Summary:
Chief Don Johnson opened the session with an overview of Federal, State, and County initiatives related to Voice and Data Interoperability for Emergency Responders. Public Safety Lieutenant John Gienger provided a slide presentation detailing the Council’s Role during an Emergency or Disaster. Topics included an historical overview of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Incident Management, Legal Considerations During an Emergency or Disaster, and Responsibilities and Expectations of Council Related to Disaster Management.
Council Members asked questions and commented in relation to disaster preparedness materials that are provided to the public, legal protections for citizens who provide emergency aid, the mechanics of a Disaster Declaration by Council, shift coverage and availability of Council during a disaster, and individual preparedness.
No questions or comments were raised by the public.
Adjournment: 6:55 p.m.
Don Johnson, Director of Public Safety