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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 <br />Les Stephens, Fire Chief stated this is the first time this kind of study has been <br />done for the Fire Department. Mr. Stephens introduced Sheldon Gilbert, Chief <br />Executive Officer with Emergency Services Consulting International. Mr. <br />Gilbert provided the presentation regarding the San Marcos Fire Department's <br />Community Risk Assessment and Standard of Cover (CRA/SOC) study. <br />Mr. Gilbert provided the findings of the study being: <br />• Multiple geographic restriction zones are impacting response times. <br />• 58% of residential properties are multi -unit and multi -story. <br />• A large student population combined with low to moderate income families is <br />impacting risk to residents. <br />• Major distribution and transportation pipeline via Amazon, HEB, and soon <br />to be built SMART terminal. <br />• Large retail presence with regionally recognized outlets. <br />• Limited staffing and fire resources to manage large and/or expanding events. <br />Mr. Gilbert presented the Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and listed the <br />community target hazards <br />Occupancy/Hazard Area: Description <br />Large Building: Sprinklered vs Non-Sprinklered MF, HR, > 50,000 square feet <br />Public Assembly: Churches, Restaurants, Bars, Libraries, Sports Stadiums <br />Educational: Public/Private K-12, University, Day Care <br />Medical/Congregate Care: Hospitals, Urgent Care, Dependent Care Facilities <br />Government: Detention Centers, Jails, Court, Local/State/Federal Offices <br />Energy Systems: Pipeline, Major Power Grids <br />Communication: Cell Towers, Radio Towers, Broadcast Facilities <br />Tier II Facilities: Facilities (Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act) <br />Major Employers: Major Employment Centers <br />Largest Tax Generators: Facilities with High Sales/Property Tax Contributions <br />Distribution Centers: Large Distribution and Fulfillment Centers <br />Dam & Flood Prone Areas: Dam or Levee Sites with Flood -Prone Areas <br />Wildfire Risk: Wildland-Urban Interface Locations <br />Mr. Gilbert provided these Findings: <br />• Multiple geographic restriction zones are impacting response times. <br />• 58% of residential properties are multi -unit and multi -story. <br />• A large student population combined with low to moderateincome families is <br />impacting risk to residents. <br />• Major distribution and transportation pipeline via Amazon, HEB, and soon to <br />be built SMART terminal. <br />• Large retail presence with regionally recognized outlets. <br />City of San Marcos Page 2 <br />