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BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ACTION SUMMARY
Wednesday, December 6, 2000 - 6:00 p.m.
Administration Building
2101 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members Present:
Engellenner, Goold, Trujillo, Granados, Vanderveen, Horel, Stewart, Jones,
Valley; Fire Chief Martinez, General Counsel Price, Board Clerk Tilson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Fire Chief Martinez presided over the meeting pending election of the
Board President.
INTRODUCTIONS
Brief introductions were given by each of the nine newly elected Board
Directors, by Division represented. Division 9-Greg Valley; Division 8-Gay
Jones; Division 7-Jim Stewart; Division 6-Chuck Horel; Division 5-Jim
Vanderveen; Division 4-Greg Granados; Division 3-Ray Trujillo; Division
2-Grant Goold; Division 1-Pete Engellenner.
CONSENT AGENDA: None.
ACTION ITEM(S)
1. Board of Directors Policies & Procedures - (Martinez)
q The Joint Boards of American River and Sacramento County Fire
Protection Districts previously adopted the Policies & Procedures
contained in the Board packet and staff was directed to bring these
forward to the new Board at its first meeting for adoption, to set the
process in motion for the establishment of Board officers.
· Board Action
Vanderveen/Engellenner - Adopt Policies & Procedures approved jointly
by previous Boards. Unanimous vote in favor.
q Supplemental revisions prepared by Director Vanderveen and
distributed to the Board to be placed on the next agenda. Board members
were requested to submit any modifications for consideration at the next
meeting.
2. Election of Board Officers - (Martinez)
The election of Board Officers was held with the following results:
President - Chuck Horel
Vice President - Grant Goold
Secretary - Gay Jones
Chief Martinez turned the gavel over to Director Horel following his
election as the new Board President.
3. General Election Results-November 7, 2000 - (Tilson)
A. Board of Directors
In accordance with Election Code Section 15400, the official election
results of the November 7, 2000, General Election conducted by the
Sacramento County Office of Voter Registration and Elections for the
positions of Director for the following District Divisions were declared
and read into the record as follows:
VOTES CAST
Sacramento Placer Totals
DIVISION 1:
* H. Peter Engellenner 7,363 50 7,413
King C. Tunson 5,697 42 5,739
Samuel Randolph Jones 3,300 12 3,312
DIVISION 2:
* Grant B. Goold 7,965
Brian Jagger 6,606
Hank Manship 4,171
* CANDIDATE ELECTED
VOTES CAST
Sacramento Placer Totals
DIVISION 4:
* Gregory A. Granados 8,729
Gregory H. Hoeger 4,452
Hank Manship 1,180
DIVISION 7:
* James (Jim) Stewart 11,747
Richard Crooks 7,511
DIVISION 8:
* Gay Jones 11,630
Linda A. Budge 5,826
Dennis James English 1,710
DIVISION 9:
* Gregory M. Valley 12,739
Wm. R. "Bill" Wirth 4,954
* CANDIDATE ELECTED
James R. (Ray) Trujillo-Division 3, James R. Vanderveen-Division 5, and
Charles A. Horel-Division 6, were elected as Director of their respective
division, without contest.
3. General Election Results-November 7, 2000 - (Appel)
B. Measure "Q"
Election Code Section 15400 requires a public report on the results of
any election conducted for the District. On November 30, 2000, the
District received the Certificate of Facts for Measure "Q" from
the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters. The Statement of the Vote was
declared and read into the record as follows:
Total Votes Cast on the Issue (Measure "Q") 2,972
Votes Cast in Favor of Measure "Q" (Yes) 2,100
Votes Cast Against Measure "Q" (No) 872
Percentage of votes cast in favor 70.66%
Percentage of votes cast against 29.34%
Measure "Q" received the constitutionally required minimum
two-thirds voter approval to implement a Special Tax in the Rancho
Murieta/Sloughhouse area.
Discussion:
q Submitting information to the County for setting the rate is not
required until August-looking at June-July to set the rate as part of the
budget process.
q The rate is calculated on the assessment year and would be assessed
in the tax roll for December 2001 and also in April 2002.
q President Horel complimented the staff and congratulated all those
involved in the concerted effort to pass Measure "Q".
q Deputy Chief Appel commended Captain Dan Haverty for his efforts in
the successful passage of Measure "Q".
4. Two-Year and Four-Year Terms of Office for Board Members - (Tilson)
Process for determining terms of office outlined:
q Nine sealed envelopes, each containing the name of a director, were
presented. General Counsel Price drew one envelope at a time, determining
the order of the draw for each Board Director.
q The Board Director, in order of the draw, then selected one of the
nine sealed envelopes from a second set which contained five four-year
term and four two-year term ballots, determining the term of office as
drawn.
Term of office results in order of the draw:
1. Director Gay Jones - 4-Year Term
2. Director Pete Engellenner - 2-Year Term
3. Director Grant Goold - 4-Year Term
4. Director Ray Trujillo - 2-Year Term
5. Director Jim Stewart - 2-Year Term
6. Director Greg Valley - 2-Year Term
7. Director Jim Vanderveen - 4-Year Term
8. Director Chuck Horel - 4-Year Term
9. Director Greg Granados - 4-Year Term
5. Board Committee Selection - (Horel)
A. Equipment, Facilities & Finance Committee
B. Personnel, Policies & Legal Committee
C. California Special Districts Association
D. Fire Districts Association of California
Presentation received.
q Director Goold suggested the Board receive more information on the
responsibilities of these committees for discussion at the January
Workshop Meeting, allowing members time to determine areas of interest,
with appointments at a subsequent time.
q President Horel stated this item will be agendized at a subsequent
meeting as suggested. According to the Board Policies & Procedures, it
is within the purview of the Executive Committee (Board Officers) elected
tonight to make the assignments.
· Board Action
Action deferred--agendize for January Workshop meeting.
6. McClellan Regional Fire and Rescue - (Martinez)
Chief Martinez stated Action Items 6 and 7 are both Joint Power
Authorities with continuing requirements for meetings and recommended
appointment of the delegates and alternates tonight.
· Board Action
Engellenner/Granados - Appoint Director Stewart as delegate and Director
Trujillo as alternate to the McClellan Regional Fire and Rescue Training
Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Unanimous vote in favor.
7. Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center - (Martinez)
· Board Action
Horel/Jones - Amended motion to appoint Director Vanderveen as delegate
and Director Valley as alternate to the Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS
Communications Center Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Unanimous vote in
favor.
8. Fiscal Documents/County of Sacramento - (Simcoe)
An authorized signature list of current District officers and staff
members eligible to sign fiscal documents is required by the Finance
Office of the County of Sacramento.
· Board Action
Vanderveen/Engellenner - Approve the modified signature authority list for
Fiscal Documents. Unanimous vote in favor.
Chief Martinez stated Action Items No. 9, 11, & 12 will be
considered after the Closed Session.
9. Legal Bills - (Martinez)
A. Mozingo & Price
B. Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard
C. Pinnell & Kingsley
· Board Action
Stewart/Valley - Approve payment. Unanimous vote in favor.
10. Future Board Meeting Dates - (Martinez)
q As part of the Board Policies & Procedures adopted this evening,
the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. has been established
for the regular Board meetings.
q In the past, the Standing Committees have met prior to the regular
meeting dates--Policy Committee prior to the first meeting and Finance
prior to the second meeting. Pending establishment of these Committees,
appropriate items will be brought before the full Board for consideration.
Staff anticipates maintaining these committee schedules unless directed
otherwise.
q The third Wednesday, December 20, falls prior to a holiday; the first
Wednesday in January is the 3rd. In the past, other Boards have cancelled
or moved the meeting dates.
q Two Workshops instead of one recommended this year. The first to
occur in January with the staff to provide an overview of past issues and
a foundation for future recommendations. Typical consideration of the
goals and objectives and evaluation of the Fire Chief, to be considered at
the second workshop.
· Board Action
Engellenner/Granados - Cancel the meeting of December 20 and change the
January meetings to January 10 and January 24, 2001. Unanimous vote in
favor.
q General consensus to calendar a six-hour workshop meeting for
Saturday, January 20, 2001, 9 a.m., location to be determined by Fire
Chief dependent upon level of public interest.
q President Horel offered to work with the Fire Chief on a draft
Workshop agenda for presentation at the January 10 meeting to familiarize
the Board.
FIVE-MINUTE RECESS AT 7 P.M., FOLLOWED BY CLOSED SESSION
(Closed Session taken out of Agenda Order)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:10 P.M./CLOSED SESSION REPORT
General Counsel Price reported on the Closed Session items discussed:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation Pursuant to (a) of Section 54956.9
Chad Anderson vs. American River Fire District, WCAB SAC 0277024
The Board discussed a potential disability retirement. Resolution to be
considered under Action Item 12.
Board also discussed with Counsel a settlement authority for the
Workers' Compensation case and provided direction and authority to counsel
to enter into further settlement negotiations. If and when a settlement is
achieved, it will be made a matter of public record.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 8481 Florin Road (Station 251), Sacramento, CA
Negotiating Party: Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and Keith Watson
Board updated on status of negotiations. No action taken.
Resolution to be considered under Action Item 11.
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
Employee Organizations: Administrative Support Personnel (ASP) - American
River Fire District; American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME), Local 146 - Sacramento County Fire Protection District
Board updated on status of negotiations. No action taken.
ACTION ITEM(S)--continued
11. Resolution No. 45-00--Authorizing Sale of 8481 Florin Road Property
and Designating the Fire Chief to Sign Legal Documents on Behalf
of the District (Price)
Purchaser of property, Keith Watson, received loan approval. Resolution
required by escrow. Total sales price--$190,000, plus unpaid accrued
interest payments of $17,500. Escrow closing date--December 15.
· Board Action
Vanderveen/Engellenner - Adopt Resolution. Unanimous vote in favor.
12. Resolution No. 46-00-Industrial Disability Retirement-
Firefighter Chad Anderson (Appel)
· Board Action
Engellenner/Stewart - Adopt Resolution. Unanimous vote in favor.
Brian Rice of Local 522 commented, prior to the vote, that this has
been difficult for Firefighter Chad Anderson who suffered a severe injury
and it took quite a while to come to grips with what was going to happen
to his career, but he is working through this tough process.
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST WITHIN
DISTRICT JURISDICTION INCLUDING ITEMS ON OR NOT ON AGENDA
Brian Rice of Local 522, a District Engine Captain temporarily assigned
to the Training Division and a resident of the new District, extended
congratulations to the new Board, stating it is a privilege to see where
we are today and looking forward to what the future brings.
PRESENTATION ITEM(S)
1. On-Going Reorganization Activities - (Martinez)
¨ Staff relocations on-going with anticipated completion within next
30 days
¨ Commended staff on an excellent job in pulling this together
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT - (Martinez)
q Pilot program for 9-1-1 cell phones between the California Highway
Patrol and the Regional Communications Center discontinued due to problems
and potential liability exposure of the member agencies relative to the
dropping of calls in the transfer process. Options being researched with
report back to the Board on any change.
q Board orientation process being prepared by staff with a half-day
tour of District facilities and stations. Board members will be contacted
for scheduling.
q Introduced members of staff present: Deputy Chiefs George Appel
-Administration, and Teresa Means - Human Resources; Deputy Chief Jim
Ritter - Support Services; Deputy Chief Bob Raddigan - Operations; Captain
Dan Haverty - Media Contacts, Public Information, and Education; Barbara
Safford - served as Board Clerk/Chief's Secretary and now serves in a new
role as Executive Secretary to the Fire Chief. By virtue of the
reorganization, the role of Board Clerk and Chief's Secretary has been
divided - feel free to call on Barbara, Charlotte Tilson, or the Fire
Chief. Janice Simcoe - Finance Officer; Mike Dobson - Fire Marshal; Brian
Rice - Engine Captain training 24 of our new prospective firefighters;
Captain Greg Mugartegui assigned to work directly with the Chief as staff
support; Assistant Chief/Director of Community Services Dennis Plessas -
Information and Technology; and Assistant Chief Jim Hartley - Operations
Staffing/Field Suppression Division.
q Board Communications - fax machine consideration for more timely
information to the Board; Agendas and Action Summaries available on the
District web page; verbal report to be given on issues and events at every
Board meeting.
q Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District badges presented to some 600
employees November 26, 27, and 28. Kim Angelo acknowledged for her work on
the project.
q Santa Program Operations involves 17 runs through various
neighborhoods within the District handing out candy canes (starting
December 6 through December 22). Captain Haverty distributed Program
flyer.
q Participated in Downtown Santa Parade November 25, 2000, with several
apparatus.
GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S):
Board Meeting Action Summary - November 21, 2000
Correspondence:
1. Sawyer Thank You/Station 103 Staff
2. Donnell Thank You/Board of Directors & Chief Martinez
3. MDA Lock Up Thank You/Haverty
4. Martiniz Thank You/Cooper; Chase; Cameron; Perkins;
Bridge; Allen; Bowes; Lowry; Schairer; Smith; Knierim;
Burke; Wetklow; Stanton; Reyman; Marco; Cockrum;
Ellinwood; Usherwood; Judge; Barsdale; Reed; Evan;
Mattox; Heronema; VanBrunt; Fator; Short; Peccianti;
Lamkins; Andersen; Yparraguirre; Evers; Wudell
5. Frazelk Thank You/Haverty
6. Diamond Thank You/Briggs
· Board Action
Received and filed.
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Vanderveen:
¨ Second part of Board Policies & Procedures to be discussed at next
meeting. Call him or Board Clerk Tilson with any modifications.
Acknowledged Director Goold's help in putting the document together.
Goold:
¨ Truck 23 and Company personnel stole the show displaying the apparatus
at the City of Citrus Heights Christmas Tree Lighting with the Mayor,
Council, and himself present. Requested complimentary letter from the Fire
Chief be sent to Captain Kyle Johnson, Engineer Tom William, and
Firefighter Ted Wittmayer, copy to him, for their outstanding job
representing this District.
Trujillo:
¨ Thanked Brian Rice for his comments on his co-worker.
Granados:
¨ Would like the quantity of paper distributed to be reduced down to an
electronic disk.
¨ Expressed concern with the disability of another young firefighter and
would like to see the number of disabilities reduced.
¨ Merry Christmas to everyone and a thank you to staff for their effort
and time.
Stewart:
¨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.
¨ Expressed gratitude for being given a chance to get this District off
on the right foot. We have the people, leadership, and the Chief who can
do it.
Valley:
¨ Wanted to know if we have the capability and how close we are to
putting information on CDs.
Chief Martinez stated not everyone has the capability. The District has
a policy of trying to reduce the paper. Will discuss it at the Workshop.
In the future, only the Index of Resolutions will be distributed.
Horel:
¨ Thanked colleagues for supporting him as President for the next year.
¨ Renewed his commitment to provide an opportunity for everyone to
participate and communicate any suggestions for improvement.
¨ Impressed with cohesive working relationships in conducting business of
the District. Extended his thanks for the opportunity to help contribute.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Charles A. Horel, President Gay Jones, Secretary
Charlotte Tilson, Clerk of the Board
(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to (c) of Section 54956.9 - 1 case
(2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Existing Litigation Pursuant to (a) of Section 54956.9 - 3 Cases
Dry Creek Fire Protection District, et al., vs.
Placer County Local Agency Formation Commission
Placer County Superior Court SCV 10549
County of Placer, et al, vs. Dry Creek Fire Protection District, et
al.,
Placer County Superior Court SCV 10417
Chad Anderson vs. American River Fire District, WCAB SAC 0277024
(3) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 8481 Florin Road (Station 251), Sacramento, CA
Negotiating Party: Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and Keith Watson
(4) LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
Employee Organizations: Administrative Support Personnel (ASP)/American
River Fire District; American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME), Local 146 /Sacramento County Fire Protection District
· Vanderveen/Engellenner - Adopt original Board Policies &
Procedures approved by the joint precedent Boards of American River and
Sacramento County Fire Protection Districts. Unanimous vote in favor.
The supplemental revision prepared by Director Vanderveen and delivered
to the Board to be considered at a future meeting.
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