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r- ~ LJ Security & Safety Report Courthouse Square November 27, 1998 Background: In September of 1998, a security workgroup submitted a report containing questions about security issues for Courthouse Square. The questions were review by staff and also discussed with members of the project development team. In some cases, policy issues were discussed directly with the Board representative. This report is intended to be a living document and will constantly be reviewed and updated in order to address facility and employee security issues. Listed below, are the responses and recommendations to the report submitted by the security workgroup. . Parking Level: Will the parking garage be open to the public during business hours? a. No public parking will be allowed, however the security gates will be open during business hours. An electronic arm will be used to keep unauthorized vehicles from entering during business hours. Vehicles will be able to exit at all hours without security cards. There are no plans for alarms except for fire alarms. b. The underground lot will not be patrolled or have security cameras. There is an enclosed security lobby at the elevator with a card access system. Bicycle lockers are also planned for the parking garage. (Note: the transit district is reconsidering the option of placing a security camera near the ramp entrance to monitor • unauthorized pedestrian traffic) c. Exit alarms and pedestrian warning lights and mirrors are being evaluated from a safety standpoint. No final decision has been made. d. Concrete bumper blocks are not being considered unless a special need is identified on a case by case basis. e. A parking management plan is needed for parking structure. The plan cannot be completed until the developer of north pad development site is determined. Current proposals indicate that private (non-county) tenants will also share access to the parking structure. Ground floor/lobby: Are there plans for a lobby security station? No, however the county has designed the lobby and modified adjacent access points to equip the area with a security station in the future if necessary. The county is also considering an ID-photo card system for all county employees in all county buildings. Lighting systems: Lighting systems and shadows are being reviewed to reduce blind or under lighted areas. Motion sensors will not be used extensively, but we will review selected areas which may benefit from these sensors for security reasons. Ventilation systems: Special ventilation systems are planned for the parking structure and .