XI. PUBLIC SERVICES

1. The proposed substation would not introduce any uses that would generate new building construction or increased population that would typically require additional fire protection services. While not project related, the area is planned for substantial new development under the Julian-Stockton Redevelopment Plan. The project site is already served by the San Jose Fire Protection Department, Station #7, located at 800 Emery Street. The project would not create any new fire hazard or structures likely to require fire suppression service. No impact is anticipated.

2. The City of San Jose Police Department serves the project site. The proposed substation would not introduce any uses that would increase population, which would typically require additional police protection services during operation. The project may require the occasional use of police services during construction. Theft of construction equipment and/or vandalism might occur during the construction period, requiring a police response. The replacement of existing transmission poles may require temporary closure or partial closure of Stockton Avenue, University Avenue, Chestnut Street, Asbury Street, and Coleman Avenue for power line manipulation. Such actions are typically coordinated with the local police and normally take place during off-peak commute hours (Masuoka, 1997). The use of police services would be a temporary construction-related impact and would not be expected to affect police services substantially. In the long term, besides the perimeter wall, PG&E proposes that the substation transformer banks would be fenced and lighted to prevent vandalism and public access. Additional mitigation is not required. The project would have a less than significant effect related to police services.

3. The proposed substation project would not introduce any uses that would increase population, which would typically require additional school services. Therefore, the project would have no impact on school or other community services (also see section II., Population and Housing).

4. The proposed project would not require additional maintenance of public facilities during its operation. The maintenance of the substation facility itself would be handled by PG&E, which has previously planned for the project. Therefore, the project would have no effect related to public facilities.

5. No project impacts to other government services are anticipated in the City of San Jose.

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