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CC SR 20211102 05 - Wildfire Cameras CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 11/02/2021 AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business AGENDA TITLE: Consideration and possible action to receive updated information on the installation of a potential Peninsula-wide wildfire monitoring camera system. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: (1) Receive updated information regarding the viability of implementing a Peninsula- wide wildfire monitoring camera system; and (2) Provide direction to Staff on: a. Which wildfire network, ALERTWildfire or Pano AI, to pursue; b. Potential locations for the wildfire monitoring camera system; and, c. What type of camera system, surveillance or detection, is preferred. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Additional Appropriation: N/A Account Number(s): N/A ORIGINATED BY: Jesse Villalpando, Senior Administrative Analyst REVIEWED BY: Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: A. August 17, 2021, Staff Report B. Ventura County Fire Department Maria Fire Press Release (page B-1) C. Sonoma County’s Fire Camera Program Press Release (page C-1) D. SCE Email Correspondence (page D-1) E. EPC September 2021 Meeting Minutes (page E-1) F. EPC October 21, 2021 staff report (page F-1) G. Pano AI Presentation (page G-1) BACKGROUND: On August 17, 2021, Staff provided the City Council with a report on the potential use of wildfire monitoring cameras throughout the City (for background on this item, see Attachment A). The Council directed Staff to research the viability of implementing a Peninsula-wide wildfire monitoring camera system; to work with the other Peninsula cities 1 and the County of Los Angeles (representing unincorporated areas); and to report back with additional information, including potential camera locations and whether cameras could be collocated on existing Southern California Edison (SCE) poles. This staff report provides an update on Staff's progress, including recommendations from the Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) and additional information. Considering the information presented this evening, Staff seeks direction from the City Council regarding, among other things, the type of camera network (surveillance versus detection) that the City would invite the other Peninsula cities and Los Angeles County to join in pursuing. DISCUSSION: As the Council is well aware, the physiography of the Palos Verdes Peninsula features rolling hills, steep slopes, canyons, and coastal bluffs. The requirement for power and internet connection for fire monitoring cameras, as well as potential sight line concerns associated with erecting poles that obstruct residential views, among myriad issues, significantly complicates the installation of cameras to monitor wildfires. The discussion provided in this staff report takes these complications into account for City Council direction in implementing a wildfire monitoring camera system . Wildfire Camera Network Options At this time, there are two companies that can provide wildfire camera networks, as discussed below 1. ALERTWildfire Network: At the August 17 City Council meeting, Staff provided information about ALERTWildfire, a consortium of several West Coast universities (the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Oregon) that utilizes high- definition video cameras to continuously monitor areas within their field of view for fire activity. Resilient, hardened microwave/fiber networks carry the video signals from the cameras to servers at the University of Nevada, Reno, making them available on the ALERTWildfire.org website. In addition to cameras, each ALERTwildfire Network installation site includes a variety of equipment such as hard power or solar power and battery backup related items. The images below show are from an ALERTWildfire camera that captured the moment that the 2019 Maria Fire ignited and the minutes that followed as the fire spread at an extraordinary pace in the mountains above Santa Paula, California. According to a press release from the Ventura County Fire Department (Attachment B), the Maria fire began in the evening hours of Thursday, October 31, 2019, and was determined to be caused by a power line equipment failure. Despite an aggressive initial attack by first responders, the fire quickly spread due to the presence of a strong Santa Ana wind event in the area 2 at the time of its ignition, consuming 9,999 acres of native vegetation and damaging four structures. The ALERTWildfire.org website states that the motivation for installation of these cameras is to provide access to state-of-the-art Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) fire cameras and associated tools to help firefighters and first responders: (1) Discover/locate/confirm fire ignition; (2) Quickly scale fire resources up or down appropriately; (3) Monitor fire behavior through containment; (4) During firestorms, help evacuations through enhanced situational awareness; and (5) Ensure contained fires are monitored appropriately through their demise. While the ALERTWildfire Network cameras are effective at achieving these objectives, detecting and alerting to a wildfire ignition typically requires human examination of video streams. Currently, the system is largely used by 911 dispatchers to confirm reports of fires. Once a fire has started and been reported, these cameras are helpful in terms of increasing situational awareness for first responders to tackle the fire as noted above. It should be noted that ALERTWildfire is currently working to fully integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) software into its camera network, which will be used to monitor video feeds for signs of smoke and provide early warning of a fire. A recent example of this implementation is in Sonoma County, California, where the county is expanding its early 3 wildfire detection capabilities through innovative AI technology that will notify emergency crews when fires are spotted via fire cameras. Sonoma County was recently awarded a $2.7 million through the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for early detection system additions and improvements. The grant will be used to fund AI monitoring systems that will improve detection capabilities by utilizing existing ALERTWildfire Network camera infrastructure. With the addition of AI technology to Sonoma County cameras, optical detection programming will be integrated through 24/7 monitoring, real -time data streams, and automated email and text alerts for critical incidents. Once the system is in place, a detection like this would alert personnel of a potential fire scenario via email or text message, and the responding officer would confirm or deny the detection of smoke (Attachment C). On August 11, 2021, Staff met with representatives from the ALERTWildfire Network to discuss the use of closed-circuit cameras for wildfire monitoring and to learn more about the network and its partnership specifications. During this meeting, representatives from the ALERTWildfire Network informed Staff that due to the City's urban landscape and population, they do not currently recommend the installation of fire cameras. ALERTWildfire representatives stated that their network of cameras is typically located on mountain tops in rural areas, where fires can spread quickly before being noticed or reported to authorities. Additionally, they encouraged Staff to review the network's current camera locations in the Los Angeles area (shown below), noting that no cameras are currently located near urban areas given the possibility of an individual reporting a fire before the ALERTWildfire Network cameras discover it. According to ALERTWildfire, as of the writing of this staff report, camera coverage for Palos Verdes Peninsula is not in any near-term plan. 4 Despite the ALERTWildfire network's recommendation against installing cameras on the Peninsula, given the frequency with which fires are detected via 911 calls in urban and suburban areas, one must consider the possibility that an "unwitnessed" fire that begins in the middle of the night or early morning in a densely populated residential area may go undetected for several minutes, if not hours, resulting in a major conflagration. Early notification of a fire’s ignition is critical to facilitating public warning, evacuation, and mobilization of first responders. Fundamentally, if firefighting resources are not brought to bear quickly enough, many wildland fires quickly progress beyond the point of realistic intervention, leaving first responders with no choice but to adopt a "defensive" posture. 2. Pano AI Pano AI, is a wildfire technology company that uses mountaintop cameras and artificial and intuitive software to automatically detect the first wisps of smoke and deliver real-time fire images to first responders and emergency personnel, all with the goal of detecting flare-ups earlier and enabling a faster response before they grow in size. Multiple users can concurrently view 360-degree live panoramic imagery, respond to AI- generated ignition alerts, and triangulate the precise location of a fire using easy -to-use digital pan and zoom functionality. Once the AI camera picks up smoke, it sends an alert back to a 24/7 Pano AI intelligence center, where real people analyze the data, determine if it’s a fire incident, and notify the fire department and /or appropriate agencies. Pano can also integrate data from third -party sources such as satellites, 911 calls, weather sensors, and existing cameras to provide emergency personnel with a centralized platform for wildfire detection and response. A machine -learning component allows the system to become increasingly accurate at detecting minor differences in movement between smoke, haze and fog (Attachment G). 5 On October 14, 2021, Staff and the Committee Chair met with Pano AI representatives to discuss the Peninsula's unique needs. Staff is currently gathering additional information about a potential partnership with Pano AI and will present a summary of the meeting's key takeaways and how to apply this technology solution to the proposed wildfire monitoring cameras during tonight's meeting. Staff seeks City Council direction on whether to continue to pursue joining the ALERTWildfire network or to pursue the Pano AI network. Potential Wildfire Camera Locations On September 16, 2021, the City's Emergency Services Coordinator provided the EPC with an update on the progress made in investigating the feasibility of implementing a wildfire network camera system. At this meeting , the EPC provided Staff with recommendations and additional feedback for review and implementation prior to reporting back to the Council. In summary, the EPC emphasized the importance of Staff investigating how cameras can be integrated into the existing communication tower infrastructure location s on the Peninsula, gathering additional information about the cameras' installation, use, and capabilities, taking into account how camera installation may affect residents' sight lines, addressing residents' privacy concerns, and taking into consideration power and data connection requirements for each location. Additional information about the EPC's feedback is included in the September 16 meeting minutes (Attachment E). During the September 16 meeting, the EPC requested that Staff compile a list of specific advantages and disadvantages regarding the proposed installation of wildfire monitoring cameras throughout the City. Staff has prepared the following list of pros and cons for the City Council’s consideration.  Pros • Potential for the use of cameras to detect the ignition of a wildfire on the Palos Verdes Peninsula prior to residents reporting it. It should be noted that the EPC recognized the magnitude of devastation caused by wildfires and the potential for early detection by these cameras to aid in public warning, evacuation, and first responder mobilization in order to mitigate the potential devastation caused by a wildfire. • Increased situational awareness in the event of a wildfire. Once a fire is detected or reported, these cameras can provide first responders with enhanced situational awareness, allowing them to assist in evacuation efforts, scale up or down firefighting resources quickly, monitor fire behavior during containment, and observe contained fires for flare-ups.  Cons • Wildfire monitoring cameras are not typically designed for use in small areas and are traditionally intended to be used at a considerable distance. 6 • Possibility for a large number of false alerts, resulting in alert fatigue and a delay in alerting appropriate authorities by camera monitors. • Possibility of having a detrimental effect on residents' site views as a result of poles needed to mount these cameras. • Possibility of privacy concerns for residents. • Vulnerability to vandalism due to the cameras' remote location. • Possibility that the City will incur significant ongoing costs associated with the establishment of cellular data internet connectivity. • Possibility of unintended consequences, such as residents becoming aware of a fire monitoring system and believing that it will detect fires quickly and consistently prior to human reporting and concluding that they do not need to call 911 if they see smoke. On October 21, 2021, the City's Emergency Services Coordinator provided the EPC with an update on progress made since the directives issued at the September 16 meeting. In support of the Council’s direction, the EPC identified the following three critical decisions that must be made prior to proceeding with the purchase/installation/monitoring of wildfire cameras during this meeting (Attachment F): 1. Location of cameras 2. Type of camera system 3. How best to proceed 1. Location of Cameras During the September 16 meeting, the EPC initially proposed the following Peninsula- wide locations for Staff to consider for potential placement of fire monitoring cameras: • Los Angeles County Antenna Farm at 5741 W . Crest Ridge Rd in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Radar Station on top of the San Pedro Hill in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. • Overlooking the San Ramon Reserve/Switchback areas of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. • South Bay Regional Public Communications Tower at Via Visalia and Punta Place in the City of Palos Verdes Estates. • Marymount California University, located at 30800 Palos Verdes Dr. East in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. • Overlooking the Portuguese Bend Reserve and Forrestal Reserve in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Criteria for Fire Monitoring Camera Locations: On October 21, the EPC developed a list of criteria for prioritizing the location of wildfire monitoring camera installations and further refined a list of proposed camera locations (location changed from their initial proposal on September 16). It is important to note that 7 the City Council has the option of adding additional cameras at a later time, if desired. The selection of the proposed camera locations was guided by the following criteria as identified by the EPC: • A wide, relatively open view of RPV canyons and open space • View of open space areas not easily visible from homes • View of canyons where fires can grow and spread quickly • View of areas where fires have previously occurred • Existing infrastructure to mount cameras on poles or similar • Wi-Fi/power access (or use solar) Proposed Wildfire Fire Camera Locations and Coverage Location 1 - U.S. Coast Guard Monopole at Upper Point Vicente Park EPC Criteria: Wide, relatively open view of RPV canyons and open space X View of open space areas not easily visible from homes X View of canyons where fires can grow and spread quickly X View of areas where fires have previously occurred Existing infrastructure to mount camera on poles or similar X Wi-Fi access/Power access (or use solar) 8 Location 2 - Overlooking the Portuguese Bend Reserve and Forrestal Reserve areas. EPC Criteria: Wide, relatively open view of RPV canyons and open space X View of open space areas not easily visible from homes X View of canyons where fires can grow and spread quickly X View of areas where fires have previously occurred X Existing infrastructure to mount camera on poles or similar Wi-Fi access/Power access (or use solar) Location 3 - Overlooking the San Ramon Reserve 9 EPC Criteria: Wide, relatively open view of RPV canyons and open space X View of open space areas not easily visible from homes X View of canyons where fires can grow and spread quickly X View of areas where fires have previously occurred X Existing infrastructure to mount camera on poles or similar Wi-Fi access/Power access (or use solar) Location 4 - Overlooking the San Ramon Reserve’s East Side EPC Criteria: Wide, relatively open view of RPV canyons and open space X View of open space areas not easily visible from homes X View of canyons where fires can grow and spread quickly X View of areas where fires have previously occurred X Existing infrastructure to mount camera on poles or similar Wi-Fi access/Power access (or use solar) 10 Location 5 - Rattle Snake Trail and Adjacent Canyon EPC Criteria: Wide, relatively open view of RPV canyons and open space X View of open space areas not easily visible from homes X View of canyons where fires can grow and spread quickly X View of areas where fires have previously occurred X Existing infrastructure to mount camera on poles or similar Wi-Fi access/Power access (or use solar) Location 6 – Open Space Areas visible from Vistapoint Scenic Outlook 11 EPC Criteria: Wide, relatively open view of RPV canyons and open space X View of open space areas not easily visible from homes X View of canyons where fires can grow and spread quickly X View of areas where fires have previously occurred X Existing infrastructure to mount camera on poles or similar Wi-Fi access/Power access (or use solar) Collocation of Wildfire Cameras on Southern California Edison (SCE) Poles: At the August 17 meeting, the City Council requested staff explore collacting the wildfire cameras on existing SCE poles. On October 18, 2021, SCE representatives informed the City that SCE was not in agreement with the use of SCE facilities to collocate wildfire monitoring cameras on power poles with the potential for advantageous views of the Peninsula, citing safety violations for the public, SCE personnel, SCE equipment, and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Tariff violations, as well as a concern about liability and SCE structures (Attachment D). This correspondence was sent by SCE representatives in response to an October 21, 2021, Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) staff report on an update on the installation of wildfire monitoring cameras (Attachment F). Pages 6-8 of this report outline potential locations for the installation of monitoring cameras, three of which were proposed to be collocated on SCE power poles as identified by a field visit by city Staff and EPC members, as discussed later in this report. Staff seeks Council’s directions on camera locations based on the EPC’s proposed location of wildfire monitoring camera installations including identifying locations in neighboring cities provided there is an interest in partnering with Rancho Palos Verdes. 2. Type of Camera System There are generally two types of camera systems that can be used to monitor for fires, depending on the overarching objective of these cameras: surveillance and detection. There is a significant difference between surveillance and detection monitoring. Surveillance requires a human looking at a video stream which could be a potential detection source, though unreliable since 24/7/365 monitoring is in most cases impractical due to human fatigue and lack of volunteers or staff. This task is better suited for computerized automation, which can process an unlimited number of images continuously with a consistent level of accuracy, all the while mainta ining sensitivity for detection and a low false alarm rate. Detection, on the other hand, requires the integration of innovative AI technology that will notify emergency crews when fires are spotted through fire cameras regardless of whether anybody is watching. Staff seeks City Council direction on the preferred camera system prior to seeking buy-in from our neighboring cities and issuing a request for proposals (RFP). The following summarizes the type of camera system based on proposed objectives and the corresponding projects. 12 PROPOSED OBJECTIVE NO. 1 - Establishment of a wildfire camera SURVEILLANCE system in areas of the City most susceptible to fire. Objective: The objective is to install a network of cameras throughout the City in strategic locations identified as having a favorable vantage point for monitoring and providing constant surveillance of areas most susceptible to wildfire within the City’s open spaces and canyons. Project Concept: The proposed concept is for the installed network cameras to function similarly to traditional fire lookout towers (buildings located on high vantage points from which people can monitor for wildfires in the wilderness). This project can be accomplished by acquiring and installing AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Network Cameras (similar to those used by the ALERTWildfire Network) throughout the City and in strategic locations identified as having a favorable vantage point to monitor and provide constant surveillance of areas most at risk for wildfires throughout the City. Fire Detection/Monitoring: While these cameras are extremely effective at providing situational awareness, it is critical to note that they must be monitored constantly and diligently in order to detect fires manually, as the cameras themselves require the addition of AI technology to provide 24/7 monitoring, real-time and automated email and text alerts for critical incidents. The next phase of the project would be establishing a volunteer fire watch program for residents comparable to the Orange County Firewatch Program, in which volunteers from across the Orange County Parks system are activated and deplo yed to high-visibility locations near likely ignition sources in response to National Weather Service Red Flag warnings indicating an increased fire risk. The Orange County Fire Watch Program combines on-site and remote monitoring by enlisting several volunteers to monitor a variety of camera feeds for early indications of wildfire ignitions via the publicly-accessible ALERTWildfire camera network. The proposed program will enlist volunteers to monitor installed camera feeds for early indications of wildfire ignitions in response to National Weather Service Red Flag warnings indicating an increased risk of fire. Red Flag Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service during periods of high temperature, low humidity , and high winds indicating an increased chance of a fire. PROPOSED OBJECTIVE NO. 2 - Establishment of a Wildfire Camera DETECTION System Objective: The objective is to combine high-performance cameras and advanced AI technology to detect smoke within the cameras' field of view and alert the appropriate parties. 13 Project Concept: The proposed concept is for network cameras to be installed on existing elevated communication tower locations on the Peninsula, coupled with AI and intuitive software technology from wildfire tech company, Pano AI, to detect, locate and communicate wildfire threats almost instantly, according to a news release. Feasibility: Cameras stationed on existing communications towers with commanding views of the Palos Verdes Peninsula will continuously rotate to capture 360-degree views of the area; Pano AI software will process that imagery in real time to detect smoke and provide an alert to appropriate agencies. When multiple cameras capture the same smoke wisps, the software can use triangulation to pinpoint the location. Additional camera location installation considerations need to be taken into account as described later in this report. Staff seeks direction from the City Council this evening on what kind of camera system to pursue (surveillance with use of volunteers or AI technology-based detection). 3. How best to proceed Based on Council direction on which camera system to pursue, the next step in implementing this proposed camera installation requires Staff to schedule a meeting with relevant agencies to review and implement the installation process. There has been expressed interest in installing wildfire cameras to monitor for fires in the City's canyons and open space areas, assisting firefighters and the general public in detecting fire ignitions before they develop into full -fledged conflagrations. Due to the cameras' remote locations, they must be rugged enough to withstand the elements, including seismic activity. Additionally, they must provide crystal-clear images in a variety of lighting and weather conditions and be capable of zooming in on fires that are miles or even kilometers away. While network cameras can be installed virtually anywhere, they cannot function properly unless they are powered and connected to the internet. While cameras do offer the benefit of constant coverage, it is critical to note that even if multiple additional camera sites were added, the topography (valleys, etc.) and dense forestation would make full coverage of the area impractical. Firefighters and first responders can manage firefighting operations more effectively with the aid of cameras. High-definition video streaming from the wildfire incident site to the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and/or a previously established Incident Command Post will provide Staff and first responders with a live, real-time video feed of a wildfire incident, assisting with response operations. This will streamline firefighting capabilities and enable command center personnel to make quick decisions based on real-time data, rather than relying on information relayed through multiple parties or on the arrival of first responders. Personnel at the command center will be able to see the direction in which a fire is spreading, allowing them to direct resources to the most effective positions. 14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Wildfires do not recognize City boundaries and to be most effective with the use of a wildfire camera system, the other Peninsula cities (Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates) and the County of Los Angeles (representing unincorpor ated areas) should be invited to join in procuring a Peninsula -wide system. Based on Council direction, Staff will share this information with the other Peninsula cities at the upcoming November 18, 2021 Peninsula Public Safety Committee (PPSC) meeting. Staff will also reach out to the appropriate County office about the possibility if including cameras to cover unincorporated areas of the Peninsula. Based on their input, Staff will come back at a later date with an update report on the expressed interest of other jurisdictions Staff would then issue an RFP to vendors and return to the City Council at a future meeting with a report outlining the scope of work, cost estimates, and potential locations for consideration, as well as a cost-sharing agreement with interested partnering agencies. CONCLUSION: Staff recommends the City Council review the information in this report to determine whether to proceed with the procurement and installation of wildfire monitoring cameras (surveillance versus detection), which type of network is preferred, and potential locations. ALTERNATIVES: In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for the City Council’s consideration: 1. Identify specific areas of research and continue the consideration of installing wildfire monitoring cameras to a future meeting date. 2. Take no action at this time. 15 VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 165 Durley Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010-8586 Mark Lorenzen County Fire Chief # # # Website: VCFD.org CONTACT: Public Information Office Facebook: @VenturaCountyFire OFFICE PHONE: (805) 389-9746 Twitter: @VCFD DUTY PHONE: (805) 377-4860 EMAIL: PIOFire@ventura.org NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2020 Investigation Finds Power Line Equipment Failure Caused 2019 Maria Fire CAMARILLO, California – Equipment failure on electrical distribution lines owned and operated by California Resources Corp. (CRC), caused the 2019 Maria Fire, which burned nearly 10,000 acres and damaged four structures, an investigation by the Ventura Fire Department and CAL FIRE determined. Fire investigators found that an electrical conductor separated and contacted a metal pipe on the ground, igniting the fire. The fire started along the ridgetop of South Mountain in Santa Paula on October 31, 2019, amid extreme fire weather conditions. It quickly spread to the southwest, consuming 9,999 acres of native vegetation and damaging four structures. It took a week for firefighters to fully contain the fire. Ventura County Fire Department investigators were dispatched to the scene and worked with investigators from CAL FIRE to determine the cause of the fire. For public records inquiries, visit www.vcfd.org For more information on how to be prepared for wildfires, visit www.VCReadySetGo.org B-1 10/26/21, 2:12 AM Sonoma County invests in artificial intelligent technology | Press Releases | County Administrator's Office | County of Sonoma https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CAO/Press-Releases/Sonoma-County-invests-in-artificial-intelligent-technology/1/3 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonoma County invests in articial intelligent technology to detect possible re starts through wildre camera system Santa Rosa, CA  –  March 17, 2021  – The County of Sonoma is expanding its early wildre detection capabilities through innovative articial intelligence technology that will notify emergency crews when res are spotted through re cameras - regardless of whether anybody is watching. Through the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the County was awarded $2.7 million for early detection system additions and improvements. The grant allocates $225,000 for articial intelligence monitoring systems that will broaden detection capabilities through existing wildre camera infrastructure. Remaining funds will be used to install additional cameras to the existing system and reinforce critical communication towers with re-resilient measures. In recent years, wildres have had a devastating eect on human life, property and the environment throughout the state and especially in Sonoma County. Since the October 2017 Tubbs Fire, the County has partnered with other agencies in installing cameras on existing radio communication towers to provide wildre surveillance throughout California. The ALERTWildre system was developed and installed by a consortium of public and private entities and currently consists of 746 cameras in California alone. During recent wildres, ALERTWildre was a critical tool for command and control elements of regional re and emergency services to respond quickly to wildre locations and enable early evacuation warnings. The addition of AI technology on Sonoma County cameras will deliver integration of optical detection programming through 24/7 monitoring, real-time data streams and automated email and text alerts for critical incidents. “This early detection technology will provide emergency managers and rst responders with round-the-clock monitoring, a sophisticated addition we are excited to add to our COUNTY OFSONOMA C-1 10/26/21, 2:12 AM Sonoma County invests in artificial intelligent technology | Press Releases | County Administrator's Office | County of Sonoma https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CAO/Press-Releases/Sonoma-County-invests-in-artificial-intelligent-technology/2/3 Paul Gullixson Communications Manager County Administrator's Oce County of Sonoma Accessibility Assistance Sonoma County COVID-19 Vaccine Information Address 575 Administration Drive alert and warning toolkit,” said Lynda Hopkins, Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. As part of the program, the County this month awarded a $300,000 contract to South Korea-based Alchera Inc. who specializes in visual AI algorithm development and deployment. Alchera has been formulating smoke and re detection sensors since 2018, working through the ALERTWildre camera system. More than 10 million images have been collected from wildre events between 2013 and 2020 to develop, test and train this technology. An example result of the AI algorithm provided by Alchera can be seen below. The upper and lower images are examples of when the detection result is non-smoke and smoke, respectively. The blue box is the detection result and, in this case, registers a detection result of 97 percent condence in the probability of smoke. Once the system is implemented, a detection such as this would notify personnel of a possible re scenario, either via email or text message and the responding ocer would conrm or deny the detection of smoke. Implementation and real-time monitoring of the AI technology will begin May 1, 2021. Training and modications will take place through the summer months until November when the system will be able to direct alerts without human intervention. Alchera will continue to manage adjustments including false positive and false negative alerts through February 2023 at which point the County along with other planning partners, including CalFire and REDCOM, will participate in an evaluation of the program and decide on its future use. ### Contact Information C-2 10/26/21, 2:12 AM Sonoma County invests in artificial intelligent technology | Press Releases | County Administrator's Office | County of Sonoma https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CAO/Press-Releases/Sonoma-County-invests-in-artificial-intelligent-technology/3/3 Suite 104A Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Page Links 1. 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YouTube [Video] - http://www.youtube.com/ocialsonomacounty C-3 Subject:FW: Rancho Palos Verdes An3cipated City's Request to install wildfire cameras on SCE Distribu3on Poles or Transmission Towers Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 8:57:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time From:Jesse Villalpando <jvillalpando@rpvca.gov> To:Jesse Villalpando <jvillalpando@rpvca.gov> A1achments:image001.jpg, image002.jpg From: Constance Turner <Constance.Turner@sce.com> Sent: Monday, October 18, 2021 10:58 AM To: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov> Cc: Michael X Glenn <Michael.X.Glenn@sce.com> Subject: Rancho Palos Verdes An3cipated City's Request to install wildfire cameras on SCE Distribu3on Poles or Transmission Towers CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Ara, I was reading Jesse’s Villalpando’s dra] on installa3on of surveillance cameras and none of this would be agreeable to SCE. What is being suggested here would be major safety viola3ons (the public, SCE personnel, SCE equipment and CPUC Tariff viola3ons). In addi3on, there is also a large concern of liability and SCE structures. In this era of heightened security and safety, Edison would not agree to any of this. I just want to make sure SCE is on record as not in agreement with use of SCE facili3es due to the above concerns, just to men3on a few. AlertWildfire/UC San Diego did not support RPV installa3on of wildfire cameras ci3ng RPV as an urban environment and that wildfire cameras had to be installed at higher eleva3on (30 to 100 feet) to be effec3ve. It appears, in reading Jesse’s report, the City does not want to install “new” poles ci3ng residents would not support that and the city would also incur costs. Jesse suggested SCE power poles for 3 of D-1 the 4 cameras, and consider reques3ng access to towers for the last camera from radio towers owned by either Federal Avia3on Administra3on, US Coast Guard or the LA County OEM. It also appears that SCE is also being requested to provide free electrical power or allow 12 feet solar panels to be installed on top of power poles to power these wildfire cameras. The 3 SCE power poles are within the boundaries of the Portuguese Bend Nature Reserve. 2 are actually on Portuguese Bend Road and 1 on San Ramon Road. If I am mistaken about this informa3on, please advise. Thanks. Connie Turner Southern California Edison Government Rela3ons Manager ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- The file for the Oct 21 file is too large to transmit this is the link below, but ajached are screenshots of the 3 SCE power poles iden3fied, request for power and WildfireAlert saying RPV not a good candidate for wildfire cameras. hjps://rpv.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php? file=rpv_d43f745c6ab78e1b5619d0dca4568632.pdf&view=1 D-2 D-3 D-4 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 1 of 11 MINUTES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Emergency Preparedness Committee was called to order by Chair Maizlish at 7:05 P.M. This meeting took place remotely in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e) et seq. (AB 361). Members of the public could observe and participate using the zoom participation feature, and with options called out in the public participation form provide d under separate cover with the agenda. Notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file. The Committee roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish ABSENT: None Also, present were Deputy City Manager Karina Bañales and Emergency Services Coordinator Jesse Villalpando. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Emergency Services Coordinator Villalpando. CHAIR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chair Maizlish reminded Committee Members to use the raise hand button located within the zoom window to indicate their desire to comment on an agenda item. Chair Maizlish informed the Committee that they may use the "raise hand" function in the following ways: virtually: By clicking the "raise hand" button at the bottom of the Zoom meeting screen; OR Telephonically: By pressing *9 on your keypad. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Member Braswell moved, seconded by Member Boudreau, to approve th e agenda. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish NOES: None E-1 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 2 of 11 ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None STAFF LIAISON REPORT Emergency Services Coordinator Villalpando, presented updates on the following items, 2021 National Preparedness Month and the 7th Annual Prepared Peninsula Expo. REGULAR BUSINESS: SELECTION OF A VICE-CHAIR (VILLALPANDO) Chair Maizlish requested nominations for Vice -Chairs from the Committee. Member Boudreau called for Member Campbell be appointed Vice -Chair. The nomination of Member Campbell for Vice-chair passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish NOES: None ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 19, 2021 (VILLALPANDO) Member Boudreau noted an error on the final page of the August 19, 2021, meeting minutes under the adjournment section, stating that the second to the motion to adjourn was made by herself despite the fact that she was absent for the August 19th meeting. Member Braswell moved, and Chair Maizlish seconded to approve the August 19, 2021, meeting minutes as amended. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish NOES: None ABSENT: None UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EPC WOOLSEY FIRE AFTER ACTION REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS (VILLALPANDO) E-2 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 3 of 11 Emergency Services Coordinator Villalpando, presented the Committee with a staff report outlining the progress made in implementing the identified EPC Wools ey Fire After Action Report recommendations. The presentation made by Coordinator Villalpando included the following updates. For the recommendation of "Engaging an experienced vendor to develop a playbook of flexible response plans with likely or possi ble scenarios and possible response actions." • Coordinator Villalpando informed the Committee that he is currently collaborating with the EPC Subcommittee on incorporating recommendations from the EPC Woolsey Fire After Action Report into the drafting of a request for proposal for the hiring of a third party consultant to develop an Emergency Evacuation "Playbook" for the Peninsula, per the direction issued by the Peninsula Public Safety Committee (PPSC) during their August 12, 2021, meeting. For the recommendation of “Collating currently established wildfire mitigation efforts and information for the Peninsula.” • Coordinator Villalpando provided the following update for the recommendation’s direction of obtaining a copy of the Integrated Emergency Response Manual for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. Coordinator Villalpando stated that he has contacted the Emergency Management Division of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works' and obtained a copy of the Department's Integrated Emergency Response Manual, which he attached to tonight's agenda report. Discussion ensued between the Emergency Preparedness Committee and staff regarding the implementation of EPC Woolsey Fire After Action Report recommendations. Among the discussion's key takeaways was the need for city staff to outreach to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works to update outdated contact information in the County's Integrated Emergency Response Manual for City of Rancho Palos Verdes staff. The Committee’s discussion further highlighted the need for staff to contact the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to ascertain their interest in establishing a volunteer program for residents to help monitor the city’s open spaces, which are especia lly vulnerable to fire during Red Flag conditions comparable to the Orange County Fire Watch Program. The Committee further discussed the importance of collaborating with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department – Lomita station in the drafting of an evacuation playbook, as well as continuing to coordinate efforts with the Los Angeles Fire Department to obtain E-3 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 4 of 11 a copy of their Wildfire Response Book which contains specific information for a wildfire response for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Community. Chair Maizlish moved, and Member Warner seconded, to: 1) Receive and file the update on the implementation of EPC Woolsey Fire After Action Report recommendations; and 2) Direct staff to contact the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy prior to the next month's meeting to gauge their interest in establishing a volunteer fire watch program comparable to that found in Orange County. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish NOES: None ABSENT: None UPDATE ON FY 2021-22 EPC WORK PLAN SUBCOMMITTEES (VILLALPANDO) Emergency Services Coordinator Jesse Villalpando presented the following Updates for the Committee’s FY 2021-22 Work Plan Subcommittees. For the workplan goal of “Incorporate key lessons learned from Woolsey AAR regarding emergency communications, emergency playbook, resources, and drills/training into all four surrounding Peninsula cities emergency planning” • Coordinator Villalpando stated that the subcommittee met on August 23rd and on August 30th to discuss the drafting of a request for proposal for the hi ring of a third party consultant to establish a Peninsula wide Emergency Evacuation Play Book as mentioned above. Further updates included informing the committee that on September 21st, the city council will be reviewing a preliminary spending plan for funds received by the city as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. • Coordinator Villalpando stated that City staff has compiled a list of proposed projects for consideration by the Council in the development of a spending plan for this funding, and that he has provided the following three recommendations aimed at emergency preparedness initiatives to be included: o $100,000 in ARPA funding for the Replenishment of the City's Emergency Supplies o $100,000 in ARPA funding for the Development of a Peninsula -wide Evacuation Plan o $125,000 in ARPA funding for the installation of Wildfire Monito ring Cameras. E-4 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 5 of 11 Discussion ensued between the Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) and staff regarding the progression of implementation for each of the Committee's Work Plan goals. One of the key takeaways from this discussion was the importance and nece ssity of creating an emergency status webpage in the near future. This discussion also included a request for City staff to investigate the feasibility of erecting a "Smokey the Bear" sign for the Peninsula. Additionally, committee members noted that a high-risk road sign near the hill's entrance point needs to be repaired due to damage, and they requested that staff look into the matter further. Furthermore, Committee members stated that it is imperative that staff inquire whether the City's grant consultants have been identifying grants and tax breaks for residents interested in hardening their homes/neighborhoods against fire (roofs, screens, trees, defensible space). Additional discussion included the need to begin work on developing a uniformed, u p-to- date, easily maintained list of residents who may require additional assistance during an emergency. Member Braswell moved, and Member Robinson seconded, to receive and file the staff report, with the provision that staff follow up on the action item s raised by committee members during tonight's discussion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish NOES: None ABSENT: None REPORT ON INSTALLING WILDFIRE CAMERAS (VILLALPANDO) Emergency Services Coordinator Villalpando presented a staff report outlining his progress in researching the feasibility of instituting a wildfire monitoring camera system throughout the city. Coordinator Villalpando stated that on August 17th, he prese nted a report to the City Council regarding the installation of wildfire monitoring cameras throughout the City's open space areas. Coordinator Villalpando further reported that during the August 17th meeting, the Council expressed an interest in establishing a permanent City program to monitor for wildfires in the City's canyons and open space areas and directed Staff to investigate the feasibility of establishing a joint wildfire monitoring camera system with the three neighboring peninsula cities and report back to the City Council with a scope of work and cost estimates at a subsequent meeting. E-5 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 6 of 11 The Council further provided the direction to staff to coordinate with neighboring Peninsula Cities, the Emergency Preparedness Committee, and the Los Angeles Co unty Fire Department in order to identify potential camera installation locations for consideration and adoption by the City Council. Discussion ensued between the Emergency Preparedness Committee and staff regarding the installation of wildfire monitori ng cameras. The following are key takeaways from this discussion: Vice-Chair Campbell recommended that wildfire monitoring cameras be placed on existing Antenna Communication Structures on the Palos Verdes Peninsula to take advantage of their elevated locations that provide commanding views of the Peninsula. • Vice-Chair Campbell suggested the South Bay Regional Public Communications Tower at Via Visalia & Punta Place in the City of Palos Verdes Estates, the Los Angeles County Antenna Farm at 5741 W Crest Ridge Rd in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and the Federally owned Radar Station on top of the San Pedro Hill in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as possible locations for staff’s consideration. • Vice-chair Campbell further emphasized the importance of re viewing historical fire maps for the Peninsula, which show a high likelihood of fire, to ensure adequate camera coverages of these areas. Member Braswell proposed installing cameras overlooking the Sam Ramon/switchback areas of the city. Member Braswell further stated she is in agreement with Vice-chair Campbell suggestions. • Member Braswell also noted the potential need for poles to house these cameras and the potential for site view issues for residents, as well as potential concerns about residents' privacy and the need for solar-powered cameras. • Member Braswell also emphasized the importance of taking into consideration internet connectivity/data signal availability and strength for proposed installation areas. • Member Braswell further noted that the vendor's current quote excludes the cost of erecting camera towers, costs associated with solar power, and potential cellular data charges. Member Braswell stated that she is unsure whether the existing available funds will be sufficient to implement this project and emphasized the need to resolve these issues prior to presenting to council to ensure that the City Council is presented with a realistic cost for the entire project implementation. E-6 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 7 of 11 Member Robinson proposed installing a camera at Miral este Library, located at 29089 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, as well as at Marymount California University, located at 30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, due to these locations' internet capabilities and the potential for these cameras to cover the Palos Verdes Peninsula's east side. Member Colville inquired about the solar capabilities and options for these cameras, and noted the potential necessity of having the majority of installed cameras be Solar powered. Member Colville further emphasized the importance of including solar costs in the final cost estimate. • Member Colville further inquired whether staff has contacted the AlertWildfire Network regarding this project. Emergency Coordinator Villalpando responded that he has contacted the AlertWildfire organization and stated that while meeting with them they indicated that they do not recommend the installation of Wildfire Monitoring Cameras at this time, noting that due to the city's urban landscape that a 911 call has the high possibility of being made prior to these cameras detecting a fire. Chair Maizlish stated his agreement with Committee Members' previous comments about the need for revised cost estimates that include solar power, internet connectivity/data, and any additional hardware costs needed to present a realistic cost for the entire project implementation to the City Council. • Chair Maizlish further stated that the cameras need to be mounted high, noting that these cameras are typically mounted on communication towers that are 70 to 100 feet tall. Chair Maizlish also stated that these cameras are best suited to be embedded in the target area rather than at the edge of an area to be monitored. Chair Maizlish further noted that having a camera pole installed in the middle of open space areas creates concerns about residential site views and emphasized the potential for privacy concerns from residents. • Chair Maizlish also mentioned that the proposed wildfire monitoring cameras' lenses are designed for long-distance viewing and that he is unsure if the cameras' lenses are wide enough for close -range viewing. He also mentioned the need to identify the salt air ratings for these cameras due to the Peninsula's ocean salt air breeze. • Chair Maizlish stated that in his discussions with the AlertWildfire Network, that the network recommended against installing cameras in the City due to the small size of the Peninsula and the high likelihood of a resident noticing and reporting a fire before the cameras detect it. Chair Maizlish also stated that once the cameras detect an anomaly, an individual must log into the system and confirm the presence of a fire before it is reported to the appropriate authorities. Chair Maizlish E-7 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 8 of 11 further stated that he had learned that the Alertwildfire network has an annual cost of $8,500 per camera, and he expressed a desire for more information on the purpose of this cost and what the AlertWildfire Network is offering for this cost. • Chair Maizlish further emphasized the importance of ensuring that the City Council and the Peninsula Cities are not led to believe that installing these cameras will result in quick, failsafe fire detection prior to being reported by a person, and emphasized the high possibility of false positives being issued by these cameras. Chair Maizlish further stated that the cameras are not intended to protect residential structures from fire, as this is beyond their scope of design. • Chair Maizlish proposed installing cameras in the City’s Nature Preserve areas to ensure adequate coverage of Del Cerro Park, Three Sisters Reserve, Forrestal Nature Preserve, and the San Ramone Nature Preserve/switchback area of the City. Chair Maizlish further suggested that cameras be installed on the existing monopole at Rancho Palos Verdes Hall, as well as the LA County Antenna Farm Tower, which the committee had previously recommended. • Chair Maizlish also stated that due to the topography of the Peninsula, multiple cameras may be required to ensure proper coverage of all high-risk areas. Chair Maizlish also stated that the staff recommendation for a camera installation at Grand View Park was not a suitable location. • Chair Maizlish identified several drawbacks to implementing these cameras, including that these cameras are not truly designed for small-application use, the possibility of a large number of false alerts leading to potential alerting fatigue, vulnerability to vandalism due to the cameras' remote location, and the possibility of a negative impact on residents' site views in regard to needed pole for the mounting of these cameras. • In summary, Chair Maizlish recommended that cameras be installed in the City’s Nature Preserve areas, that vandalism mitigation efforts need to be considered during the installation process, and that the council be presented with an accurate installation and ongoing cost estimate for the project. Chair Maizlish also noted the potential need for additional funds being allocated to ensure the project's success. Member Boudreau, noted the need to outreach to the Lake Tahoe Area and directed staff to reach out to them for their lessons learned and best practices in using these cameras. • Member Boudreau inquired on the potential to ask Southern California Edison to install cameras at one or two locations within the City. Coordinator Villalpando responded that SCE has installed numerous camera in accordance to their 2020 - 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, and further noted that SCE representatives have E-8 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 9 of 11 stated that they will not fund additional cameras beyond the approved 2020-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plans scope. • Member Boudreau proposed installing cameras at the federally owned Radar Station on top of San Pedro Hill, the Los Angeles County Antenna Farm, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall, and Grandview Park. Member Braswell moved, and Member Boudreau seconded, to direct staff to: 1) Compile a list of advantages and disadvantages (pros & cons) based on tonight's committee discussion. 2) Ensure that existing camera installation cost estimates are updated to include all necessary systems for the program's implementation 3) Verify the salt Air rating for these cameras; 4) Identify considerations for vandalism mitigation; 5) Outreach to Lake Tahoe for lessons learned regarding their use of wildfire monitoring cameras; and 6) Ensure that the aforementioned requirements are presented to the City Council at the subsequent city staff report on wildfire monitoring cameras. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish NOES: None ABSENT: None UPDATE OF THE 'CITY'S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND PREPARATION (VILLALPANDO) Emergency Services Coordinator Villalpando briefed the Committee on the City's Coronavirus Response and Preparedness activities. Discussion ensued between the Emergency Preparedness Committee and Staff. Among the key takeaways from this discussion was an overview of the new COVID -19 variants, which Emergency Services Coordinator Vil lalpando reported that the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has stated is not a cause for concern at the moment and that the Delta variant accounts for the majority of existing positive cases. Member Braswell motioned, and Member Robinson seconded to receive and file the update on the City's Coronavirus Response and Preparation by Coordinator Villalpando. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: E-9 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 10 of 11 AYES: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish NOES: None ABSENT: None UPDATE ON THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S (CPUC) DECISION ADOPTING WIRELESS PROVIDER RESILIENCY STRATEGIES (VILLALPANDO) Emergency Services Coordinator Villalpando, presented a staf f report outlining the progress made in obtaining additional information from wireless and wireline communication providers, as mandated by the Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) Decision Adopting Wireless Provider Resiliency Strategies. Discussion ensued between the Emergency Preparedness Committee and Staff regarding the compiled list of questions for the committee's consideration on information the committee would like to glean from major wireless providers to discuss their plans to implement the CPUC-mandated resiliency requirements. Among the key takeaways from this discussion was the Committee's interest in convening a meeting with a major wireless provider in the near future to address the Committee's concerns about the provider's implementation of the CPUC's mandate. Member Braswell motioned, and Member Boudreau seconded to direct staff to proceed in scheduling a presentation from wireless communication providers servicing the Palos Verdes Peninsula, The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish NOES: None ABSENT: None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: • None COMMUNICATIONS: COMMITTEE MEMBERS ORAL REPORTS: E-10 EPC MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2021 Page 11 of 11 Member Warner provided an update on the mayor’s breakfast that he recently attended which included a discussion on Cox Communications resiliency efforts, collaborative Mass evacuation planning efforts, community planning and new home developments involving Senate Bill 9 and 10 and a presentation on crime rates by Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s- Lomita Station Captain Powers. Chair Maizlish stated that on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, the West Basin Municipal Water District will host a free online fire escape workshop to educate residents on how to use landscaping and irrigation techniques to protect their homes from wildfires . Chair Maizlish stated that the presentation can be used as a template for future EPC community presentations to educate residents about wildfire home hardening measures they can take. Member Braswell stated her congratulations to Vice -Chair Campbell for this election of a Vice-Chair for the Committee. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Emergency Services Coordinator Villalpando expressed his appreciation and gratitude to Committee Member Warner for his remarks during the September 7th City Council meeting's remembrance presentation commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. ADJOURNMENT: Member Braswell motioned, and Member Boudreau seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Member Boudreau, Member Braswell, Member Campbell, Member Colville Member Robinson, Member Warner, Chair Maizlish NOES: None ABSENT: None E-11 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: 10/21/2021 AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business AGENDA TITLE: Report on installing Wildfire Monitoring Cameras RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION: (1) Receive and file a report on installing Wildfire Monitoring Cameras throughout the City’s open space areas; (2) Review and approve the drafted list of advantages and disadvantages (pros & cons) based on the committee’s discussion; and (3) Make recommendations on potential wildfire camera monitoring projects and locations to present to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Council. STAFF COORDINATOR: Jesse Villalpando, Emergency Services Coordinator ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: A. August 17, 2021, Staff Report B. Pano AI Presentation BACKGROUND In recognition of the overt threat of wildfires to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Community's livelihoods during the May 4, 2021, City Council meeting, Councilmember Cruikshank requested Staff prepare a report on the City's options for installing high -definition cameras throughout the City to monitor for wildfires to be presented to the council at a future meeting. In support of this request, City staff presented to the City Council on August 17, 2021, a report on the installation of wildfire monitoring cameras throughout the city's open space areas. The staff presentation discussed the use of high -definition cameras for wildfire monitoring and mitigation, as well as implementation considerations, an estimated cost range, and funding sources (Attachment A). During the August 17th meeting, the Council expressed an interest in establishing a permanent City program to monitor for wildfires in the City's canyons and open space areas and directed Staff to investigate the feasibility of establishing a joint wildfire monitoring camera system with the three neighboring peninsula cities and report back to the City Council with a scope of work and cost estimates at a subsequent meeting. The Council further provided the direction to staff to coordinate with neighboring Peni nsula Cities, the Emergency Preparedness Committee, and the Los Angeles County Fire 16 F-1 Department in order to identify potential camera installation locations for consideration and adoption by the City Council. On September 16, 2021, during the regular meeti ng of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Emergency Preparedness Committee, Emergency Services Coordinator Villalpando provided the Committee with a report on the implementation of a wildfire monitoring camera system for the city, as directed by the City Council. During this presentation to the Committee, Coordinator Villalpando provided an update on the progress made in researching the feasibility of obtaining and implementing a wildfire camera system for the Palos Verdes Peninsula and sought the committee's input on potential locations for wildfire monitoring cameras, as well as additional direction from the Committee on planning, prioritizing, and implementing these systems. Following this presentation, the Emergency Preparedness Committee provided city staf f with potential camera locations and feedback for consideration and implementation prior to the Council presentation. In summary, the committee's input focused on the importance of obtaining additional information on these cameras, the importance of explo ring their installation on existing communication tower infrastructure, potential site view issues for residents, potential concerns about residents' privacy, the possibility of solar power powering the majority of these cameras, and the importance of obta ining revised cost estimates that include solar power, internet, and any other ad hoc costs. (Additional information on the Committees feedback is documented in the September 16, meeting minutes, which are included in tonight's agenda packet.) Pros & Cons for The Proposed Installation of Wildfire Monitoring Cameras During the Emergency Preparedness Committee's regular meeting on September 16, 2021, the committee requested that staff compile a list of specific advantages and disadvantages (Pros & Cons) regarding the proposed installation of wildfire monitoring cameras throughout the city identified by the Committee. City staff has drafted the following list of Pros and Cons for the committee's consideration and adoption at tonight’s meeting.  Identified Advantages (PROS) ▪ Potential for Cameras to detect the ignition of a wildfire on the Palos Verdes Peninsula prior to residents reporting it. It should be noted that the Committee recognized the magnitude of devastation caused by wildfires and the potential for early detection by these cameras to aid in public warning, evacuation, and first responder mobilization in order to mitigate the potential devastation caused by a wildfire. ▪ Increased situational awareness in the event of a wildfire. Once a fire is detected or reported, these cameras can provide first responders with enhanced situational awareness, allowing them to assist in evacuation efforts, scale up or down firefighting resources quickly, monitor fire behavior during containment, observe contained fires for flare-ups. 17 F-2  Identified disadvantages (CONS) ▪ Wildfire Monitoring Cameras are not primarily designed for use in small areas and are traditionally intended to be used at a considerable distance. ▪ Possibility of cameras producing a large number of false alerts, resulting in alert fatigue and a delay in alerting appropriate authorities by camera monitors. ▪ Possibility of having a detrimental effect on residents' site views as a result of poles needed to mount these cameras. ▪ Possibility of privacy concerns for residents. ▪ Vulnerability to vandalism due to the cameras' remote location. ▪ Possibility that the city will incur significant ongoing costs associated with the establishment of cellular data internet connectivity. ▪ Possibility of unintended consequences, such as residents becoming aware of a fire detection system and believing that it will detect fires quickly and consistently prior to human reporting and concluding that they do not need to call 911 if they see smoke. Proposed Suggestions for Potential Camera Locations The following section summarizes potential cameral installation locations identified by Committee Members at their meeting on September 16, 2021. 18 F-3 DISCUSSION: There is an expressed interest in installing wildfire cameras to monitor for fires in the City's canyons and open space areas, which have the potential to assist firefighters and the general public in spotting fire ignitions before they become full-fledged conflagrations. general, fire agencies prefer to be notified of a wildfire as soon as possible. In a mass evacuation scenario each minute of advance notice can save lives and result in a safer and more coordinated evacuation. In terms of suppression, it is evident that smaller fires are much easier to extinguish or redirect. It is unquestionably more cost effective for fire suppression agencies to devote an excessive amount of resources to containing a small fire than it is to fight a week-long battle against a 100,000-acre fire. Numerous organizations have begun deploying network-connected optical cameras in strategic locations, in or near California's wildland areas, The largest of which is the ALERTWildfire Network, which currently monitors for wildfires with over 700 state-of-the- art cameras, with additional cameras planned for installation in the coming years. The motivation for installing these cameras has been for individuals to be actively monitoring them with three main goals: (1) Discover/locate/confirm fire ignition by continuous manual observation of the images, (2) Quickly scale fire resources up or down appropriately, and (3) Closely monitor a known fire by panning and zooming around the incident. While the cameras are extremely effective for the latter two objectives, manually detecting fires with them requires individuals to stare at continuously changing live image streams. Once a fire has been started and reported, these cameras would aid first responders in tackling the blaze and developing evacuation plans via enhanced situational awareness. However, it is critical to understand the distinction between monitoring and detection. Monitoring necessitates the examination of video str eams by a human. They could be a potential source of detection, but this is highly improbable given the impracticality of 24/7/365 monitoring in most cases. This task is better suited to automated processing, which can process an infinite number of images continuously with a consistent level of accuracy while maintaining detection sensitivity and a low false alarm rate. As discussed later in this report's staff report, any automated system will generate some false positives and negatives. 19 F-4 Contrary to Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fires, which typically ignite in remote areas and have the potential to grow to significant size before being spotted or reported to authorities, fires in urban and suburban areas are frequently detected quickly via a 9 -1-1 call. However, one must consider the possibility that an "unwitnessed" fire starting in the middle of the night or early morning in a densely populated residential area could go undetected for several minutes if not hours, eventually resulting in a major conflag ration. Early detection is of paramount importance to facilitate public warning, evacuation, and first responder mobilization. It is also important to consider the indirect effects of wildland fires, such as air quality, traffic disruption, loss of utiliti es and other infrastructure (including Public Safety Power Shutoffs or unplanned failures that could result in widespread power outages). Most fundamentally: If firefighting resources are not brought to bear quickly enough, many wildland fires quickly move past the point of realistic intervention, meaning a “defensive” posture is the only option left for the first responders. Proposed Wildfire Monitoring Camera Projects: City staff has been tasked with determining the viability of implementing a wildfire suppression system throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The following section provides an overview of proposed projects that staff intends to present to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for consideration during their November 2, 2021 meeting, as well as for review and discussion by the Emergency Preparedness Committee during tonight's meeting. PROPOSED PROJECT NO. 1: Establishment of a Wildfire Camera Monitoring surveillance system and a volunteer Fire Watch Program Project Objective: The main goal of this project is to provide Palos Verdes Peninsula community, with timely and accurate situational awareness regardin g fires and other critical incidents occurring throughout the greater community. This would be accomplished by acquiring and installing AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Network Cameras (similar to those used by the AlertWildfire Program) throughout the city and in strategic locations identified as having a favorable vantage point or having previously burned. While these cameras are extremely effective at providing situational awareness, it is critical to note that they must be monitored constantly and diligently in order to detect fires manually, as the cameras themselves require the addition of Artificial Intelligence technology to provide 24/7 monitoring, real-time and automated email and text alerts for critical incidents. The proposed concept is for these network cameras to function similarly to traditional fire lookout towers (buildings located on high vantage points from which people can monitor for wildfires in the wilderness). The next phase of the project will be the establishment of a volunteer fire watch program for residents. This would require the recruitment of dedicated volunteers willing to donate their time to monitor camera feeds, search for signs of smoke or potential fire danger, and call 911 to report fires in their early stages, effectively crowdsourcing a fire-warning version of Neighborhood Watch. 20 F-5 Comparable to the Orange County Firewatch Program, a volunteer-based organization in which volunteers from across the Orange County Parks system are activated and deployed to high-visibility locations near likely ignition sources in response to National Weather Service Red Flag warnings indicating an increased fire risk. The proposed program will establish a similar program that combines on-site and remote monitoring by enlisting volunteers to monitor installed camera feeds for early indications of wildfire ignitions via the installed camera network. Additionally, the proposed program will incorporate in-person fire watch volunteers to assist in monitoring the city's open spaces, serving as visual deterrents, reporting suspicious or dangerous behaviors or activities, and assisting in the early detection and reporting of ignitions. Camera installation Considerations On Monday, October 11, 2021, city staff from the Public Works Department, the City Manager's Office, and the Chair of the City's Emergency Preparedness Committee conducted a site survey with the proposed vendor for the AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Network Cameras to identify potential ideal installation locations for these cameras on city-owned facilities and to determine the power and data requirements for each proposed location. City staff identified four potential locations for the installation of camera monitoring cameras as a result of this site survey.  The first location would be the Coast Guard Monopole, which is located on Coast Guard property in Upper Point Vicente Park and features an 80 -foot-tall pole with a panoramic view of the city's north and south coastlines. This pole is owned by the Coast Guard, and the city will need to contact the coast guard's point of contact to ascertain their interest in granting us access to it. ’  Due to the Portuguese Bend Reserve's topography, the second and third locations proposed are for two cameras to be mounted on existing Southern California Edison (SCE) power poles in the Portuguese Bend Reserve area of the City's 21 F-6 Nature Preserves to ensure adequate coverage of Del Cerro Park and Three Sisters Reserve. o The first camera proposed location would offer an excellent view of the reserve's left side. o The second proposed camera location would ensure that the preserve's right side is adequately covered.  The fourth location would be atop the SCE power pole, with a view of the City's switchback the San Ramone Nature Preserve/switchback area. 22 F-7 The next step in implementing this proposed camera installation is to contact the organizations involved to ascertain their interest in providing us with an easement and access, as well as a power connection. Following this initial coordination, staff will schedule a meeting with the vendor and relevant agencies to finalize the installation process. It should be noted that the proposed vendor indicated that they will be able to provide a revised cost estimate prior to the council's November 2 consideration of the project, which will include an accurate installation and ongoing cost estimate for the project PROPOSED PROJECT NO. 2: Partnership with Pano AI in an early wildfire detection program As part of the research process for establishing a wildfire camera/monitoring network for, staff discovered a company called Pano AI, whose platform utilizes mountaintop cameras and artificial intelligence software to detect and alert first responders to the first signs of smoke and provide real-time imaging. Pano's Rapid Detect platform leverages mountaintop cameras, artificial intelligence, and intuitive software to detect the first wisps of smoke and deliver real -time fire images to first responders, private firefighters, and emergency personnel, with the goal of detecting flare-ups earlier and enabling a faster response before they become large infernos. Multiple users can concurrently view 360-degree live panoramic imagery, respond to AI- generated ignition alerts, and triangulate the precise location of a fire using easy -to-use 23 F-8 digital pan and zoom functionality. Once the AI camera picks up smoke, it sends an alert back to a 24/7 Pano AI intelligence center, where real people analyze the data , determine if it’s a fire incident, and notify the fire department. Pano can also integrate data from third-party sources such as satellites, 911 calls, weather sensors, and existing cameras to provide emergency personnel with a centralized platform for wildfire detection and response. (ATTACHMENT B). On October 14, 2021, staff and the Committee Chair met with Pano AI repres entatives to discuss the peninsula's unique needs. City staff is currently gathering additional information about the potential partnership with Pano Ai and will present a summary of the meeting's key takeaways and how to apply this technology solution to the proposed Wildfire Monitoring Camera Projects during tonight's Committee meeting. CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the Committee review the information contained in this report and provide input on proposed projects that staff intends to present to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Council for consideration during their November 2, 2021 meeting, as well as provide any additional direction they wish to provide regarding the planning, prioritization, and implementation of these systems. 24 F-9 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 08/17/2021 AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business AGENDA TITLE: Consideration and possible action to receive a report on installing Wildfire Monitoring Cameras. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: (1) Receive and file a report on installing Wildfire Monitoring Cameras throughout the City’s open space areas; and (2) If the desire of the City Council is to proceed with the procurement and installation, direct Staff to issue a request for proposals to vendors and present a report to the Council outlining the scope of work, cost estimates, and potential locations for consideration at a future meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: None at this time Amount Budgeted: N/A Additional Appropriation: N/A Account Number(s): N/A ORIGINATED BY: Jesse Villalpando, Emergency Services Coordinator REVIEWED BY: Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: A. AXIS Communications Q60-E PTZ Dome Network Cameras Informational Sheet (page A-1) B. Preliminary Cost Estimate (page B-1) BACKROUND: At the May 4, 2021 City Council meeting, Councilmember Cruikshank requested Staff prepare a report to be agendized for a future City Council meeting on the City’s options for the installation of high-definition cameras throughout the City to monitor for wildfires. This report provides an overview of the use of high-definition cameras for wildfire detection and mitigation, considerations for implementation, an estimated cost range, and suggestions for potential funding sources. CITYOF RANCHO PALOS VERDES 25F-10 California’s worsening wildfires have claimed lives, destroyed property and overextended firefighting resources. Wildfire events have long been a concern for the residents of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. In April 2019, a series of news stories on wildfire preparedness in California highlighted Rancho Palos Verdes as the most populated city in the state with 90% or more of residents living in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has experienced significant wildfires, most recently in August 2009, when a wildfire burned through approximately 230 acres. The fire is believed to have originated in the Portuguese Bend Reserve, where 165 acres were charred. The remaining 65 acres were burned in the City of Rolling Hills. Dozens of homes were threatened and approximately 1,200 residents were forced to evacuate. Use of Cameras for Fire Detection and Mitigation Wildfires have extreme consequences on local communities and cause serious damage to infrastructure, injuries, and losses of human lives; therefore, fire detection and monitoring of wildfires, their size, and impact over large areas is becoming increasingly important. To this end, strong efforts have been made to avoid or mitigate such consequences by early fire detection. Historically, forest fires were mainly detected by human observation from fire lookout towers; however, this approach is inefficient, as it is prone to human error and fatigue. Recent advances in technologies , such as high definition cameras offer new tools for detecting and monitoring forest fires. The installation of high-definition cameras to monitor for wildfires within a local community is critical for combating fires. When a fire is spotted or reported, fixed wildfire cameras can quickly identify and locate hot spots in the area, assist in determining the potential for the fire to spread, and provide first responders with specific intelligence for appropriately scaling fire resources up or down. In addition, strategically placed fixed cameras assist first responders in determining the best evacuation routes through enhanced situational awareness. By utilizing wildfire cameras, first responders can increase their situational awareness and response time, allowing them to react appropriately and effectively before, during, and after a wildfire. Fixed cameras enable firefighters and first responders to manage firefighting operations more effectively. High-definition video streaming from the wildfire incident site to the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and/or an established Incident Command Post will provide City Staff and first responders with a live, real-time video feed of a wildfire incident, assisting with response operations. This will streamline firefighting capabilities and enable command center personnel to make quick decisions based on real-time data, rather than relying on information relayed through multiple parties or waiting for first responders to arrive. Personnel at the command center will be able to see the direction in which a fire is spreading, allowing them to direct resources to the most effective positions. 26F-11 ALERTWildfire Camera Network ALERTWildfire is a consortium of three universities – the University of Nevada, Reno, University of California San Diego, and the University of Oregon – providing access to state-of-the-art, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) fire cameras and associated tools to help firefighters and first responders: 1) discover/locate/confirm fire ignition; 2) quickly scale fire resources up or down appropriately; 3) monitor fire behavior through containment; 4) during firestorms, help evacuation through enhanced situational awareness; and 5) ensure contained fires are monitored appropriately through their demise. Over the last five fire seasons (2016-2020), ALERTWildfire has provided critical information for over 1,500 fires, including the Maria, Saddleridge, and Woolsey fires. ALERTWildfire is an extension of the ALERTTahoe network, which began as a pilot program deploying PTZ cameras and microwave networks in the Lake Tahoe region. The ALERTWildfire project was designed through a collaborative process with the goal to provide livestreaming views of the areas within the camera view shed to the following website: alertwildfire.org ALERTwildfire uses AXIS Q60 Network Cameras, which are high-definition PTZ cameras manufactured by Axis Communications, the ALERTWildfire network's exclusive provider of wildfire monitoring cameras. ALERTWildfire has installed over 800 AXIS Q60 Network Cameras on fire towers, cell towers, and private communications infrastructures throughout six states to assist firefighters and the general public in monitoring wildfires. SCE Wildfire Cameras As a part of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), SCE aimed to install up to 160 PTZ HD cameras within high fire risk areas between 2018 and 2020. These cameras are a key component of SCE’s wildfire mitigation strategy and help both fire agencies and SCE emergency management staff in assessing and responding to wildfires. SCE partnered with the ALERTWildfire network (through the University of California San Diego) and coordinated with state, county , and local fire agencies to identify optimal placement of these cameras. SCE has installed 166 cameras to date and the deployment of SCE funded high-definition cameras is considered complete, as detailed in SCE’s 2020-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, which was approved by the California Public Utilities Company (CPUC) on June 11, 2020. SCE has stated that it will not fund additional cameras beyond the approved plan's 27F-12 scope, and none of the installed cameras are in Rancho Palos Verdes or the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Thus, the City would have to install such cameras on its own. DISCUSSION: To utilize cameras as a wildfire detetction and mitigation tool, a complete surveillance camera system would be required for wildfire monitoring throughout the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. This would entail purchasing an adequate number of cameras, monitors, software, and hardware to monitor and record activity within the City, as well as staffing. In addition, ongoing maintenance and equipment replacement would also have to be taken into account. The following is information to consider in determining whether to proceed with the installation of said cameras throughout the City’s open space areas. Camera Capabilities ALERTWildfire is currently utilizing Axis Q6055-E outdoor-ready PTZ network cameras. These high-definition network cameras are able to pan, tilt, zoom and perform 360 -degree sweeps approximately every two minutes with 12 high -definition frames per sweep. The cameras are equipped with near-infrared capabilities, which enables them to operate in low-to-no-light conditions. They include a time-lapse function that can be used to verify wildfire reports and monitor the progression of wildfires and environmental conditions. These cameras support 1080p HDTV signals, have a 32x zoom, and compress video at a low bitrate. On a clear day, each camera has a view of up to 60 miles and up to 120 miles at night. According to Axis Communications' informational sheet (Attachment A) on the Q60-E PTZ Dome Network Cameras, the aluminum casing of the cameras can withstand temperatures of up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, although the cameras are typically mounted on the tops of towers, where temperatures caused by wildfires are irrelevant. Recommendations for Installation There is an expressed interest in installing wildfire cameras to monitor for fires in the City's canyons and open space areas, assisting firefighters and the general public in spotting fire ignitions before they become full-fledged conflagrations. Due to the remote locations where the cameras would be installed, they need to be rugged enough to withstand the elements, including seismic activity. Additionally, they must deliver crystal -clear images in a variety of lighting conditions and have the ability to zoom in on fires that may be miles or miles away. While network cameras can be installed virtually anywhere, they must be powered and connected to the internet in order to function properly. Fully solar -powered energy options are available at an additional cost. Due to the ALERTwildfire cameras' history of dependability and compliance with the aforementioned requirements, if desired by the City Council, at this time, Staff recommends that the City seek assistance from a vendor to install five (5) AXIS Q60 Network Cameras throughout the City as a pilot program. This will ensure rapid implementation and compatibility with AlertWildfire's camera network. 28F-13 Potential Camera Locations Locations for the recommended five wildfire monitoring cameras on City-owned properties (including the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve) would be identified and recommended by Staff and the Los Angeles County Fire Department for consideration by the City Council at a future date. Only City Staff and Fire Department peronnel would have access to the cameras, and their purpose would be strictly limited to the detection and monitoring of wildfires. The City Council could decide whether to make the live feeds available to the public, as are other cameras in the ALERTWildfire network, or make them viewable only to City Staff and the Fire Department. To provide privacy near cameras located within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), buildings and other structures are blocked out from the field of view. Potential Cost Staff contacted Axis Communications (the exclusive provider of ALERTwildfire cameras) to obtain preliminary estimates for the recommended five wildfire monitoring cameras within the City. Since Axis Communications is the manufacturor of wildfire cameras, Axis Communications coordinated with its local installation partner DataGear to provide Staff with a preliminary cost estimate of $71,525.71 (Attachment B). The estimated cost of $71,525.71 includes the purchase, installation and mounting of five wildfire cameras located throughout the City's most vulnerable areas to wildfires (final locations to be determined). If directed by the City Council, Staff will issue a request for proposals (RPF) to vendors and present the City Council with a report outlining the scope of work, cost estimates, and potential locations for consideration at a future meeting. Potential Funding Source - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) The ARPA was approved by Congress and subsequently signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. The relief package provides funding in several areas such as state and local aid, education, rental assistance, and t ransit. Based on the preliminary information that the City received from the Government Finance Officers Association and the League of California Cities, the City’s allocation under the state and local fiscal aid of $350 billion is estimated to be $9.9 million. Based on the most current information, eligible uses may include: •Revenue replacement for the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent fiscal year prior to the emergency; •Premium pay for essential workers; •Assistance to small businesses, households, and hard -hit industries, and economic recovery •Investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure. 29F-14 At this time, Staff recommends using allocation from the ARPA to potentially fund this project based on the following reasons: The project is eligible under ARPA's Replacement of Revenue Loss: •Directly provide services or aid to citizens •Protection of critical infrastructure CONCLUSION: Staff recommends the City Council review the information in this report to determine whether to proceed with the procurement and installation of wildfire monitoring cameras; and if the Council desires, direct Staff to issue an RFP to vendors and return to the City Council at a future meeting with a report outlining the scope of work, cost estimates, and potential locations for consideration. ALTERNATIVES: In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for the City Council’s consideration: 1.Identify specific areas of research and continue the consideration of installing wildfire monitoring cameras to a future meeting date. 2.Take no action at this time. 30F-15 AXIS Q60-E PTZ Dome Network Cameras Outdoor, high-speed PTZ domes AXIS Q60-E cameras are top-of-the-line, outdoor-ready pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) domes that provide exceptional coverage of wide areas and great detail when zooming in. Designed for easy in- stallation and reliable operation outdoors, they are ideal for city surveillance and airports, train stations, harbors and stadiums. AXIS Q6045-E Mk II offers a rich viewing expe- rience with HDTV 1080p and 32x optical zoom. AXIS Q6044-E provides HDTV 720p and 30x optical zoom. AXIS Q6042-E supports Extended D1 resolution and 36x optical zoom. AXIS Q60-E cameras are vandal-resistant (IK10) and have shock detection, surge protection (railway stan- dards), and protection against dust, rain and snow (IP66 and NEMA 4X). They can operate in temperatures rang- ing from -50 °C to 50 °C (-58 °F to 122 °F). The cameras’ Arctic Temperature Control ensures safe start-up in extreme cold. AXIS Q6042-E and AXIS Q6044-E sup- port electronic image stabilization-useful for get- ting smoother video in windy conditions. In fog, AXIS Q6044-E and AXIS Q6045-E Mk II can provide clearer video with its automatic defog functionality. The PTZ domes support autotracking and Active Gate- keeper, and have substantial capacity for third-party in- telligent video applications. AXIS Q6045-E Mk II offers additional built-in analytics such as highlight compen- sation, object removed and enter/exit detection. AXISQ60-Ecamerashaveabuilt-inmemorycardslotfor local storage of recordings. The cameras are powered by High Power over Ethernet using the supplied High PoE midspan. Datasheet > Up to HDTV 1080p > Up to 36x optical zoom > Outdoor-ready and Arctic Temperature Control > Vandal-resistant and shock detection > Automatic defog (AXIS Q6044-E, AXIS Q6045-E Mk II) > High PoE Note: Mounting brackets are sold separately. COMMUNICATIONS O nv1F 10 31F-16 High-performance outdoor-ready PTZ domes The robust AXIS Q60-E PTZ domes are designed for round-the-clock pan/tilt/zoom operation in outdoor environments. The cameras can be automatically directed to 256 preset positions using guard tour. With endless 360° pan, they enable surveillance of an extremely wide area. High zoom, in combination with high resolution, enables detailed surveillance at great distances. AXIS Q60-E cameras have fast and precise pan/tilt performance. They can also tilt 20° above the horizon, which makes it possible for the cameras to see higher than their mounting position. This can be useful, for example, at a stadium where there is a need to look up at the stands. The images above show the field of view and level of detail provided by the three AXIS Q60-E PTZ domes. Snapshots of HDTV 1080p views from AXIS Q6045-E Mk II: at left, wide view; at right, 32x zoomed-in view where the license plate of a car 300 m (984 ft) away can be read. Great detail with HDTV Among the three cameras, AXIS Q6045-E Mk II provides the widest field of view-with a 62.8° horizontal angle of view. In addition, AXIS Q6045-E Mk II offers the highest level of detail as it delivers HDTV 1080p performance in compliance with the SMPTE 274M standard regarding a 1920x1080 pixel resolution, full frame rate at 25/30 frames per second, HDTV color fidelity and a 16:9 format. AXIS Q6045-E Mk II has 32x optical zoom, the combination of the zoom factor and HDTV 1080p allows the license plate of a vehicle to be read some300m(984ft)away-atafurtherdistancethanwithAXISQ6042-E, which has 36x optical zoom and standard resolution. AXIS Q6044-E also offers a wide horizontal viewing angle at 62.9°. The camera’s 30x optical zoom, in combination with HDTV 720p, provides superb zoomed-in views, enabling, for instance, the license plate of a vehicle to be read up to 245 m (800 ft) away. AXIS Q6042-E offers Extended D1 resolution (736x576 in 50 Hz, 752x480 in 60 Hz) and can enable a vehicle’s license plate to be read some 190 m (620 ft) away. All three PTZ domes support H.264 Main Profile for efficient compression of video that maintains image quality while at the same time minimizing bandwidth use and storage space. The cameras offer day/night function- ality, enabling excellent color video during day time, and clear black and white video in low light. AXIS 06045-E Mk II 32F-17 ElectronicimagestabilizationinAXISQ6042-EandAXISQ6044-E Cameras with high zoom are sensitive to vibrations from wind and traffic. AXIS Q6042-E and AXIS Q6044-E support electronic image stabilization (EIS), which reduces the effects of camera vibration. In windy conditions, EIS provides clearer, more useful video and helps reduce the size of video files, which leads to lower bandwidth and storage use. Under vibrating conditions: at left, image without EIS; at right, a snapshot from a vibrating AXIS Q6044-E with EIS activated. Automatic defog AXIS Q6044-E and AXIS Q6045-E Mk II support automatic defog, which when activated, automatically detects fog in the scene and digitally filters it out of view to provide clearer video. Images from AXIS Q6044-E: at left, without automatic defog; at right, with automatic defog activated. Dimensions Optional accessories 1.AXIS T91A 2.Smoked Dome D 3.Axis High PoE midspans 4.AXIS T8129 PoE Extender 5.AXIS P8221 Network I/O Audio Module 6.AXIS T8310 Video Surveillance Control Board 7.RJ45 IP66-rated cables with premounted connector (CAT6) 0 0 I =-C? .--. .-. = ··~ {j" ..... co ..... 0) ......, ......, 0 0 ® E E E E ...,_ "" , 0 co co -:::t N N ® (j) ¢ 232 mm (9.1 ") 0 33F-18 Technical Specifications - AXIS Q60-E PTZ Dome Network Cameras Models AXIS Q6042-E 50 Hz,AXIS Q6042-E 60 Hz AXIS Q6044-E 50 Hz,AXIS Q6044-E 60 Hz AXIS Q6045-E Mk II 50 Hz,AXIS Q6045-E Mk II 60 Hz Camera Image sensor AXIS Q6042-E:1/4” ExView HAD Progressive scan CCD AXIS Q6044-E:1/3” Progressive scan CCD AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:1/2.8” Progressive scan CMOS Lens AXIS Q6042-E:f=3.3-119 mm, F1.4–4.2, Autofocus, 57.2° – 1.7° viewa AXIS Q6044-E:f=4.4-132 mm, F1.4–4.6, Autofocus, 62.9° – 2.2° viewa AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:f=4.44-142.6 mm, F1.6–4.41, Autofocus, 62.8° – 2.23° viewa Day and night Automatically removable infrared-cut filter Minimum illumination AXIS Q6042-E:Color: 0.5 lux at 30 IRE F1.4; B/W: 0.008 lux at 30 IRE F1.4 AXIS Q6044-E:Color: 0.2 lux at 30 IRE F1.4; B/W: 0.04 lux at 30 IRE F1.4 AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:Color: 0.3 lux at 30 IRE F1.6; B/W: 0.03 lux at 30 IRE F1.6 Shutter time AXIS Q6042-E:1/30000 s to 1.5 s (50 Hz), 1/30000 s to 0.5 s (60 Hz) AXIS Q6044-E:1/10000 s to 1/4 s AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:1/33000 s to 1/3 s (50 Hz), 1/33000 s to 1/4 s (60 Hz) Pan/Tilt/Zoom E-flip, 256 preset positions, Tour recording, Guard tour, Control queue, On-screen directional indicator, Set new pan 0° Pan: 360° endless, 0.05°–450°/s; Tilt: 220°, 0.05°–450°/s AXIS Q6042-E:36x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom, total 432x zoom AXIS Q6044-E:30x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom, total 360x zoom AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:32x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom, total 384x zoom Video Video compression H.264 Main and Baseline Profiles (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Motion JPEG Resolutions AXIS Q6042-E: Extended D1 736x576 to 176x144 (50 Hz), Extended D1 752x480 to 176x120 (60 Hz) AXIS Q6044-E: 1280x720 (HDTV 720p) to 320x180 AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:1920x1080 (HDTV 1080p) to 320x180 Frame rate H.264:Up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions Motion JPEG:Up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:Up to 50/60 fps (50/60 Hz) in HDTV 720p Video streaming Multiple, individually configurable streams in H.264 and Motion JPEG Controllable frame rate and bandwidth VBR/CBR H.264 Image settings Wide dynamic range (WDR), Manual shutter time, Compression, Color, Brightness, Sharpness, White balance, Exposure control, Exposure zones, Backlight compensation, Fine tuning of behavior at low light, Rotation, Text and image overlay, 32 individual 3D privacy masks, Image freeze on PTZ AXIS Q6042-E: Electronic image stabilization AXIS Q6044-E: Electronic image stabilization, Automatic defog AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:Highlight compensation, Automatic defog Network Security Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPSb encryption, IEEE 802.1Xb network access control, Digest authentication, User access log, Centralized certificate management Supported protocols IPv4/v6, HTTP, HTTPSb, SSL/TLSb, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, Bonjour, UPnPTM, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), DNS, DynDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTP, TCP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP, SOCKS, SSH, NTCIP System integration Application Programming Interface Open API for software integration, including VAPIX® and AXIS Camera Application Platform; specifications at www.axis.com AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS) with One-Click Camera Connection. ONVIF Profile S, specification atwww.onvif.org Intelligent video Video motion detection, Autotracking, Active Gatekeeper, AXIS Camera Application Platform enabling installation of additional applications AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:Basic analytics (not to be compared with third-party analytics): Object removed, Enter/exit detector, Fence detector, Object counter, Highlight compensation Event triggers Video motion detection, Shock detection, Fan, Heater, Temperature, Manual trigger, Autotracking, Moving, PTZ preset, Edge storage events, AXIS Camera Application Platform AXIS Q6045-E Mk II:Enter/exit, Fence detector, Object removed Event actions File upload: FTP, HTTP, network share and email Notification: email, HTTP and TCP PTZ preset, Guard tour, Autotracking, Day/night mode, Video recording to edge storage, Pre- and post-alarm video buffering Built-in installation aids Pixel counter General Casing IP66-, NEMA 4X- and IK10-rated metal casing (aluminum), polycarbonate (PC) clear dome, sunshield (PC/ASA) Memory 512 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash Power High Power over Ethernet (High PoE), max. 60 W Axis High PoE 60 W Midspan 1-port: 100–240 V AC, max. 74 W Connectors RJ45 for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE RJ45 Push-pull Connector (IP66) included Edge storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting memory card up to 64 GB (card not included); support for recording to network share (network-attached storage or file server) Operating conditions With 30 W: -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) With 60 W*: -50 °C to 50 °C (-58 °F to 122 °F) Humidity 10-100% RH (condensing) * Arctic Temperature Control enables camera start-up at temperatures as low as -50 ºC (-58 ºF) Storage conditions -50 °C to 60 °C (-58 °F to 140 °F) Approvals EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 55024, EN 50121-4, IEC 62236-4, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, C-tick AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A, KCC KN22 Class A, KN24, IEC/EN/UL 60950-1, IEC/EN/UL 60950-22, IEC/EN 60529 IP66, NEMA 250 Type 4X, NEMA TS-2-2003 v 02.06, subsection 2.2.7, 2.2.8, 2.2.9; IEC 62262 IK10, IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-78, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60068-2-30, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-27, IEC 60068-2-60, ISO 4892-2 Midspan: EN 60950-1, GS, UL, cUL, CE, FCC, VCCI, CB, KCC, UL-AR Weight 3.7 kg (8.2 lb.) Included accessories Axis High PoE 60 W Midspan 1-port, RJ45 Push-pull Connector (IP66), Sunshield, Installation Guide, Installation and Management Software CD, Windows decoder 1-user license Video management software AXIS Camera Companion (included), AXIS Camera Station and video management software from Axis’ Application Development Partners (not included). For more information, see www.axis.com/products/video/software Warranty Axis 3-year warranty and AXIS Extended Warranty option, see www.axis.com/warranty a.Horizontal angle of view b.This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (www.openssl.org), and cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). More information is available at www.axis.com www.axis.com ©2014 Axis Communications AB. AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, AXIS, ETRAX, ARTPEC and VAPIX are registered trademarks or trademark applications of Axis AB in various jurisdictions. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. We reserve the right to introduce modifications without notice.60196/EN/M4.4/112014COMMUNICATIONS 34F-19 Quote Date 8/9/2021 Quote # 5688 City Of Rancho Palos Verdes Jesse Villalpando 309040 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca. 90275 Ship To City Of Rancho Palos Verdes Jesse Villalpando 309040 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 TermsRep Total Subtotal Sales Tax (10.25%) 500 W. Dyer Rd, Santa Ana CA 92707 | www.DataGear.com | (714) 556 - 5055 Item #DescriptionQty Price Total 02148-001 AAXIS Q6078-E PTZ CameraThis outdoor, vandal-resistant camera is IP66, NEMA 4X, and IK10-rated to protect against dust, rain, snow, and impacts. Arctic temperature control ensures startup from a deeply frozen state and operation in temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 50 °C (-40 °F to 122 °F). Autotracking 2 with click and track functionality and an orientation aid 5 2,980.00 14,900.00T T91B67 Pole Mount 65 - 165MM5 175.00 875.00T 5504-821 Axis T91D61 Wall Mount Aluminum Wall Mount 1.5 Inch Pipe Compatible with Axis Fixed Domes 5 92.00 460.00T EH-1200FX-ODU-H-EXT Siklu EtherHaul 1200FX ODU with Adpter:Tx High;Ports:2x Copper;Power POE with 100Mbs 10 2,254.00 22,540.00T EH-60W-AC-PoE-US Siklu PoE Enjector 60W ( 100--240 AC Source, US Cable ) 20 89.00 1,780.00T EH-ANT-1ft Siklu EtherHaul 1ft antenna ( FCC/ETSI )10 225.00 2,250.00T FAA-Licensing FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS): ULS Home. Fee for registrating each site with FCC 10 269.00 2,690.00T MISC Cable Cat6e / Mounts / Unistrut / Pole5 698.00 3,490.00T Labor A Wireless Network Engineer / Per Hour Charge40 192.50 7,700.00 Labor E Installer / Per Hour Charge40 138.00 5,520.00 RENTAL Equipment Rental 45 foot Bucket Truck5 780.00 3,900.00T Page 1 I'. YEARS 35F-20 Quote Date 8/9/2021 Quote # 5688 City Of Rancho Palos Verdes Jesse Villalpando 309040 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca. 90275 Ship To City Of Rancho Palos Verdes Jesse Villalpando 309040 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 TermsRep Total Subtotal Sales Tax (10.25%) 500 W. Dyer Rd, Santa Ana CA 92707 | www.DataGear.com | (714) 556 - 5055 Item #DescriptionQty Price Total Time to Install 5 cameras and associated links 5 days ( 40 Hours ) Page 2 $71,525.71 $66,105.00 $5,420.71 ~ YEARS 36F-21 Pano AI Confidential 1 Introducing Pano September 2021 Recent Indecent Detections 37F-22F-22 Pano AI Confidential 2 Multiple data feeds (i.e. cameras, satellites, 911 calls, etc.) Pano Rapid Detect is an integrated, end-to-end solution for “early fire” response Detection Confirmation Dissemination Pano enables an informed rapid response to wildfires Pano 360 web platform with 360-degree visibility and AI smoke detection Pano 360 Mobile Site and SMS Alerts with live video and timely fire information Response 38F-23F-23 Pano AI Confidential 3Pano AI Confidential 3 Todd Fire 39F-24F-24 Pano AI Confidential 4 Smoke from the Todd Fire was first visible at 5:10pm and detected by Pano AI at 5:15pm Pano Incident Spotlight: The Todd Fire 1 2 3 Pano supported both PG&E and local fire authorities with real time visibility into the incident, accurate location information and timely situational updates Viewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/weaomna Active through October 11th, 2021 40F-25F-25 Pano AI Confidential 5 Pano Incident Spotlight: The Todd Fire Triangulation Leveraging a network of connected devices to disseminate accurate information during the first minutes of an incident is critical to mitigating the total impact Pano 360 Triangulation 911 Call Location GOES Satellite •This incident was caught by multiple Pano Stations allowing accurate and timely triangulation of its location •The Todd fire was caught: –12 miles away from the Sweetwater Springs Station –21 miles away from the St. Helena Station •Even at these distances, Pano’s triangulation was within 0.13 mile of the incident and within .58 miles of the 911 call Viewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/weaomna Active through October 11th, 2021 41F-26F-26 Pano AI Confidential 6Pano AI Confidential 6 Round Fire 42F-27F-27 Pano AI Confidential 7 The Round Fire, a RV fire that eventually spread to vegetation, was called in at 1:15pm and detected by Pano AI at 1:14pm Pano Incident Spotlight: The Round Fire 1 2 Just over Labor Day, Pano AI detected, provided real time visibility, accurate location information and timely situational updates for the Round Fire 3 Viewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/zu7chqq Active through October 11th, 2021 43F-28F-28 Pano AI Confidential 8 Pano Incident Spotlight : The Round Fire Incident Timeline Below is a sampling of metrics Pano is tracking for each incidents captured during our 2021 pilots: First wisps of smoke are visible from Pano’s Clearlake Oaks Station 1:10pm 1:11pm 1:14pm 1:15pm 1:19pm 1:20pm Pano AI smoke alert is triggered at the Pano Intelligence Center Second, confirmation AI smoke detection occurs First Pano AI smoke detection occurs ALERT Wildfire camera repositioned to view smoke IRWIN Alert Issued 1:12pm 1:16pm Smoke detected by second Pano Station, Prather 1:18pm Viewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/zu7chqq Active through October 11th, 2021 44F-29F-29 Pano AI Confidential 9Pano AI Confidential 9 Illegal Burning 45F-30F-30 Pano AI Confidential 10 Pano Incident Spotlight: Illegal Burning Pano AI recently identified smoke from illegal cooking fires in Huddard Park –the timely notification and actionable intelligence provided to the fire department allowed for significantly improved response time and enabled the incident to be addressed before it be came uncontrollable Redwood City Tank On the first day after installation the camera detected a fire in Redwood City over 10 miles away. The detection was captured 40 seconds before the first fire engine was dispatched. The second detection was also a significant distance away and within a Cal Fire designated very high fire severity zone, in a very densely vegetated area in the remote hills of Woodside known as Huddard Park. The PANO smoke detection happened at 4:36 pm and fire engines were dispatched at 4:36 pm. Before the pilot PANO camera installation at the Redwood City location, firefighters scrambled to the highest points of the district to better locate smoke in the expansive remote southeastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountain range and vast watershed. This old fashioned method of wildfire location is extremely time consuming and takes personnel away from the actual initial fire attack and is only based on visual mountainous landmarks and has no precise measurement or lat/long for locating the fire. -Denise Enea; Executive Director -FIRE SAFE San MateoViewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/hsfrjly Active through September 27th, 2021 46F-31F-31 Pano AI Confidential 11 For more information, contact: Stephen Murdock Director, Utility Business Development Tel. +1 (315) 272 7685 Pano AI smurdock@pano.ai 47F-32F-32 Pano AI Confidential 1 Introducing Pano September 2021 Recent Indecent Detections G-1 Pano AI Confidential 2 Multiple data feeds (i.e. cameras, satellites, 911 calls, etc.) Pano Rapid Detect is an integrated, end-to-end solution for “early fire” response Detection Confirmation Dissemination Pano enables an informed rapid response to wildfires Pano 360 web platform with 360-degree visibility and AI smoke detection Pano 360 Mobile Site and SMS Alerts with live video and timely fire information Response G-2 Pano AI Confidential 3Pano AI Confidential 3 Todd Fire G-3 Pano AI Confidential 4 Smoke from the Todd Fire was first visible at 5:10pm and detected by Pano AI at 5:15pm Pano Incident Spotlight: The Todd Fire 1 2 3 Pano supported both PG&E and local fire authorities with real time visibility into the incident, accurate location information and timely situational updates Viewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/weaomna Active through October 11th, 2021 G-4 Pano AI Confidential 5 Pano Incident Spotlight: The Todd Fire Triangulation Leveraging a network of connected devices to disseminate accurate information during the first minutes of an incident is critical to mitigating the total impact Pano 360 Triangulation 911 Call Location GOES Satellite •This incident was caught by multiple Pano Stations allowing accurate and timely triangulation of its location •The Todd fire was caught: –12 miles away from the Sweetwater Springs Station –21 miles away from the St. Helena Station •Even at these distances, Pano’s triangulation was within 0.13 mile of the incident and within .58 miles of the 911 call Viewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/weaomna Active through October 11th, 2021 G-5 Pano AI Confidential 6Pano AI Confidential 6 Round Fire G-6 Pano AI Confidential 7 The Round Fire, a RV fire that eventually spread to vegetation, was called in at 1:15pm and detected by Pano AI at 1:14pm Pano Incident Spotlight: The Round Fire 1 2 Just over Labor Day, Pano AI detected, provided real time visibility, accurate location information and timely situational updates for the Round Fire 3 Viewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/zu7chqq Active through October 11th, 2021 G-7 Pano AI Confidential 8 Pano Incident Spotlight : The Round Fire Incident Timeline Below is a sampling of metrics Pano is tracking for each incidents captured during our 2021 pilots: First wisps of smoke are visible from Pano’s Clearlake Oaks Station 1:10pm 1:11pm 1:14pm 1:15pm 1:19pm 1:20pm Pano AI smoke alert is triggered at the Pano Intelligence Center Second, confirmation AI smoke detection occurs First Pano AI smoke detection occurs ALERT Wildfire camera repositioned to view smoke IRWIN Alert Issued 1:12pm 1:16pm Smoke detected by second Pano Station, Prather 1:18pm Viewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/zu7chqq Active through October 11th, 2021 G-8 Pano AI Confidential 9Pano AI Confidential 9 Illegal Burning G-9 Pano AI Confidential 10 Pano Incident Spotlight: Illegal Burning Pano AI recently identified smoke from illegal cooking fires in Huddard Park –the timely notification and actionable intelligence provided to the fire department allowed for significantly improved response time and enabled the incident to be addressed before it be came uncontrollable Redwood City Tank On the first day after installation the camera detected a fire in Redwood City over 10 miles away. The detection was captured 40 seconds before the first fire engine was dispatched. The second detection was also a significant distance away and within a Cal Fire designated very high fire severity zone, in a very densely vegetated area in the remote hills of Woodside known as Huddard Park. The PANO smoke detection happened at 4:36 pm and fire engines were dispatched at 4:36 pm. Before the pilot PANO camera installation at the Redwood City location, firefighters scrambled to the highest points of the district to better locate smoke in the expansive remote southeastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountain range and vast watershed. This old fashioned method of wildfire location is extremely time consuming and takes personnel away from the actual initial fire attack and is only based on visual mountainous landmarks and has no precise measurement or lat/long for locating the fire. -Denise Enea; Executive Director -FIRE SAFE San MateoViewable Pano Incident Link: https://360.pano.ai/i/hsfrjly Active through September 27th, 2021 G-10 Pano AI Confidential 11 For more information, contact: Stephen Murdock Director, Utility Business Development Tel. +1 (315) 272 7685 Pano AI smurdock@pano.ai G-11