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BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ACTION SUMMARY
Wednesday, April 18, 2001 - 6:00 p.m.
Administration Building
2101 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Horel. Board Members
Present: Engellenner, Goold, Horel, Jones, Trujillo [arrived 6:18 pm],
Stewart, Vanderveen, Valley; Deputy Chief Raddigan, Fire Chief Martinez
[arrived 6:16 pm], Board Clerk Tilson. Director Granados, absent.
PLEDGE TO FLAG
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
WITHIN DISTRICT JURISDICTION INCLUDING ITEMS ON OR NOT ON AGENDA
Dick Crooks voiced two concerns: District energy costs are going
up--requested the Board consider energy conservation as a high priority to
include incorporation in plans for future fire stations and generators in
case of power outages; and the need for reserve water tenders.
Deputy Chief Raddigan stated the rate increase has been taken seriously
and an energy conservation program will be presented as part of next
year's budget process.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board Meeting Action Summary-April 4, 2001
2. District Claims-March 31, 2001
3. Deposit Report-2001
· Board Action:
Engellenner/Goold - Approve Consent Agenda. Unanimous vote in favor by
members present. Directors Granados and Trujillo, absent.
ACTION ITEM(S)
1. Resolution No. 28-01-Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
(TRAN)-(Simcoe)
A Resolution authorizing the District to participate in the borrowing
of funds for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 through the TRAN process in an amount
"not to exceed" $30 million--Resolution due back to bond counsel
by April 27, 2001.
· Board Action
Engellenner/Jones-Adopt the Resolution. Unanimous vote in favor by members
present. Directors Granados and Trujillo, absent.
PRESENTATION ITEM(S):
1. Calendar Year 2001 Investment Policy/Pooled
Investment Fund-(Simcoe)
As a participant, Government Code Section 53646 requires the Annual
Investment Policy for the Sacramento County Pooled Investment Fund be
provided annually by the County Finance Director to the legislative body
for receipt and filing.
· Board Action
Received and filed.
Fire Chief Martinez arrived at 6:16 p.m.
2. Amendment to District Conflict of Interest Code-(Price)
Presentation and staff report received. The reorganizations with Florin
and Sacramento County Fire Protection Districts necessitates an amendment
to the District's Conflict of Interest Code to include revised and new
positions within the reporting requirements of the Code. The proposed
amendments include the added positions of Board Clerk/Chief's Secretary,
General Counsel, Logistics Manager, Purchasing Agent, Facilities
Supervisor, Assistant Fleet Manager, Master Vehicle Mechanic, Office
Manager, Human Resources Technician, Financial Analyst, Accounting
Supervisor, and Information Technology Manager, and deletes the previous
position of Property Officer. Upon approval, the Code process requires
publication of a notice of the proposed amendments, a written comment
period, and formal adoption by the Board prior to submission to the Fair
Political Practices Commission for further proceedings.
Director Trujillo arrived at 6:18 p.m.
Chief Martinez recommended a Staff Captain position as well as the
Battalion Chief assigned to the Safety Division be added, with a job
description to be provided.
· Board Action
Jones/Engellenner-Approve proposed amendment in concept to include the
position of the Staff Captain assigned to the Safety Division. Unanimous
vote in favor by members present. Director Granados, absent.
CLOSED SESSION AT 6:25 P.M.
(Taken out of order--prior to Presentation Item #3)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:42 P.M./CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Legal Counsel Price reported on the Closed Session:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 3050 Orange Grove Avenue, North Highlands, CA
District Negotiator: Fire Chief Rick Martinez
Negotiating Party: San Juan Unified School District
Board updated by staff on real property negotiations--no action taken.
PRESENTATION ITEM(S)--continued:
3. Resolution No. 29-01-Designation of District Surplus Real
Property-(Ritter)
A Resolution declaring the three properties of 3050 Orange Grove, North
Highlands; 3117 and 3121 Gold Canal Drive, Rancho Cordova, as surplus;
authorizing the sale of the properties and staff to solicit assistance of
a commercial real estate firm for the sale.
· Board Action
Engellenner/Stewart-Adopt the Resolution. Unanimous vote in favor by
members present. Director Granados, absent.
4. Fleet Master Plan-(Ritter)
Presentation by Fire Chief Martinez:
§ Finance Committee recommended the draft Plan be forwarded to the
full Board with further review by the Fire Chief of the number of Type I
Engines and Grass Units, and consider adding a water tender. Met with
staff-made some modifications:
- Engines (Type I) reduced from 52 to 51.
- Water Tenders-No addition-5 is a comfortable number to meet a
reasonable need.
- Grass Units (Type III)-33. Used on wild land-can't substitute with a
Type I; are less expensive and handle more rugged duty.
Noted the Plan needed further refinement in the area of Type I Engines,
which will result in a slightly lower annual expense.
Recommending action be postponed to a following meeting to allow for
minor refinement to the Plan.
· Board Action
Presentation received and final plan to be brought back to the Board for
action at a future meeting.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT-(Horel) None.
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT:
§ "ARFF News" article, March-April 2001 issue, recognized
Sacramento Metro Firefighter Jeff Vitti for his work in the field of
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting. Acknowledgement of his extracurricular work
in addition to regular assignments.
§ Attended activities surrounding the McClellan transfer and Changing
of the Guard, and Final Salute on April 10. Moving forward.
§ April 18 - met at the State Capitol with Assemblyman Pescetti who is
bringing together a group to work through the public safety issues
surrounding the potential incorporation of the City of Rancho Cordova; he
felt the principals in the incorporation recognize the work of the people
in public safety and want to continue us in the same relationship.
§ The Cities of Folsom and Sacramento Sphere of Influence expansions
will continue to be an issue monitored by staff.
§ Leaving tomorrow for the Annual Metro Chiefs Conference for one
week--Chief Raddigan in charge during his absence.
GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT: None
COMMITTEE AND DELEGATE REPORTS:
Communications Center Delegate-(Vanderveen)
§ Comm Center agenda for April 24 meeting distributed today to members
of the Board, with attached evaluation forms. Item for
discussion-evaluation of the Comm Center Manager-contract expires end of
June. Thanked the Board for its support in authorizing him to vote as he
deems appropriate.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S):
Correspondence:
1. LEED-Sacramento thank you/Haverty; Ellis
2. County of Sacramento Voter Registration and Elections/
Reapportionment Meetings Schedule
· Board Action
Received and filed.
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Stewart
¨ Observed Truck 109 and an engine in action on Walnut just north of
Cypress-- good fire attack.
Goold
¨ Master Plan--would like a written update for a future Board packet
¨ Spoke with community members who stated without exception that Metro
Fire is doing a wonderful job of community interaction in the area of the
Fire Inspection process. Kudos to the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Engellenner:
¨ Viewed the goats on TV-good idea. Inquired about its inception.
Chief Martinez stated it is a Fire Prevention mechanism for eradicating
the weed abatement problem. Commended Chief Dobson for his program.
Horel:
¨ Redistricting information was distributed. Requested Director
Vanderveen notify him or Board Clerk Tilson whenever this item is ready to
be agendized for formal presentation.
Director Vanderveen stated the division population numbers from the
Sacramento Area Council of Governments were provided as an update on the
redistricting project required to be submitted to the Sacramento County
Voters Registration and Elections Office. He and Director Stewart are
refining the map for approval by the Board. The SACOG data illustrates a
10,000 population gain from 594,000 to 604,000. Presented a correlating
"draft" Division map to the Board for review and input.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Charles A. Horel, President Gay Jones, Secretary
Charlotte Tilson, Clerk of the Board
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