The building would be completed in four years if Mountain View continued to move at its current rate.
The Public Safety Building, located at 1000 Villa St. in Toronto, houses operations for the Police Department, Fire Department Administration, Emergency Operations Center (911 Call Center), Emergency Dispatching, and Support Staff.
It was six years after the passage of the Essential Services Building Seismic Safety Act that the current Public Safety Building first opened. This act required the local government to oversee closely the construction and design of facilities for fire and police departments, as well as emergency communications and operations.
Dawn Cameron, Mountain View Public Works director, stated that the building failed to meet the most recent safety, site seismic stent and seismic safety standards in the first 10 year after it was opened. As time passed, we also failed to meet other seismic standards, including those for commercial buildings. We are therefore working to replace and upgrade this building.
Cameron stated that the building was outdated and did not provide essential services due to its timing.
The city recognized the need to build a new structure several decades ago. Later, however, it was discovered that the seismic stability of the building wasn’t the only issue.
In addition, reports from the city council dating back almost a decade have raised concerns that the size of this building is inadequate for functions related to emergency services and public safety.
Cameron stated that the building was really too small for operations in public safety. Since 1980, operations have grown significantly.
The facility could have been remodeled, but its complex design and concrete block walls – with their window and roof systems as well as skylights and other features – made it costlier than a brand new building.
Cameron stated that it was impossible and unpractical to continue working with the current building.
Before construction can begin on the new building which is in its conceptual design stage, funding and an approved design will be needed.
Cameron says that the city must identify sources of funding to finish the building in four years.
Our plan at this point is to move from the conceptual design to final design, and then to building construction. This will likely take 18 months, or maximum two years. The city will be looking for revenue sources to pay construction costs during this period. Construction will not be completed for another 18 months if these revenue streams cannot be identified. If all funding goes well, the ground can be broken within approximately two years, and then construction should take another two years.
Los Altos received $5000 as part of an emergency grant from the state, with help from Assemblymember Marc Berman. The money was used to retrofit Los Altos Community Center. The project is in its design phase and will need electrical upgrades and repairs, along with a new generator.
Gabriel Engeland said that the Los Altos city manager is working on the final piece of the design – generator size and placement. This generator will be used to power the EOC as well as the Los Altos Youth Center, community center, and other buildings.
Los Altos City Council approved a design contract worth $75,583 between Noll & Tam Architects and Planners and the City to assess if a larger generator is needed for the Youth Center and Community Center, both of which are being transformed into City Offices.
Nick Zornes is the director of Los Altos Development Services. According to him, no plans exist to replace or renovate the Los Altos Police Station.
He said that the community had expressed their strong support to the Department, possibly through construction of a brand new building, or the updating of the current one. They are looking at different sources to finance the project. They will inform the entire city if they decide to proceed with the project.
A survey conducted last year found that 66% of residents in the city support improvements to police and fire stations. The council members considered briefly a measure that would fund a new fire station, but decided they needed time to plan.
The council has decided to not proceed with the election in November 2024.
Current station was built in 1967 and is far too small. The basement where the emergency communication equipment is kept is also prone to floods.
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