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BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ACTION SUMMARY
Wednesday, May 2, 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, Granados, Horel, Jones, Vanderveen, Valley;
Fire Chief Martinez, Board Clerk Tilson. Directors Stewart and Trujillo,
absent.
PLEDGE TO FLAG
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
WITHIN DISTRICT JURISDICTION INCLUDING ITEMS ON OR NOT ON AGENDA
Fire Chief Martinez introduced Peggy Larson and Lisa Karges, producers
of the embroidered Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District flag on display.
On behalf of the District, appreciation was expressed for their tremendous
contribution.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Board Meeting Action Summary-April 18, 2001
· Board Action:
Engellenner/Goold - Approve Consent Agenda. Six Directors voted in favor,
Director Granados abstained. Directors Stewart and Trujillo, absent.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEM(S)
1. Fleet Master Plan-Resolution No. 30-01(Ritter)
Deputy Chief Ritter submitted a staff report and the proposed Plan,
recommending adoption of the Resolution establishing a Vehicle Replacement
Master Plan document for the District. The cost projections were
reassessed since the last Board meeting, reflecting an increase in the
Rescue Unit apparatus from $400,000 to $500,000, referenced on Pages 31
and 43.
· Board Action:
Engellenner/Goold-adopt the Resolution as recommended by staff. Directors
Engellenner, Goold, Granados, Jones, Valley, Horel, voting in favor.
Director Vanderveen, NO. Directors Stewart and Trujillo, absent. Motion
carried.
Discussion prior to the vote:
§ Director Vanderveen commended staff for an excellent document.
Distributed a one-page report with rationale requesting the Board
revise the proposed number of authorized vehicles for a $2.7 million
savings that could be used instead to fund a new fire station every 20
years.
§ Staff to research the ratios for Grass Units-Type III and Water
Tenders to determine an adequate number in the future.
2. Election: (a) Special District Representative (Office No. 7),
(b) Alternate Special District Representative, to the
Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)-(Horel)
Director Horel announced his withdrawal as the District-nominated
candidate for Special District Commissioner to endorse Executive Director
Larry Carr of SMUD in return for support as Alternate Special District
Representative.
· Board Action:
Horel/Granados-Vote to support Larry Carr as Special District
Representative, Office No. 7, for LAFCo. Directors Engellenner, Goold,
Granados, Jones, Valley, Vanderveen, Horel, voting in favor. Directors
Stewart and Trujillo, absent. Motion carried.
· Board Action:
Granados/Goold-Vote to support Charles Horel as the Alternate Special
District Representative. Directors Engellenner, Goold, Granados, Jones,
Valley, Vanderveen, Horel, voting in favor. Directors Stewart and
Trujillo, absent. Motion carried.
Board Clerk Tilson to certify the vote and notify LAFCo.
3. Offer to Purchase Orange Grove Facility
By San Juan School District-(Martinez)
(Taken out of order-prior to Action Item #1)
Chief Martinez distributed an Offer from the San Juan Unified School
District for purchase of the District surplus property at 3050 Orange
Grove Avenue, North Highlands, in the amount of $864,000 as-is.
Recommended the Board direct staff to proceed with the San Juan Unified
School District on development of the appropriate documents for the sale
of the property.
Paul Disario, Associate Superintendent of the San Juan Unified School
District, and Nikki Hughes, Director of Transportation; along with a
neighboring resident, Claudia Lackey, urged the Board to accept the offer.
· Board Action:
Vanderveen/Engellenner-direct staff to complete negotiations for the sale
of the property and authorize the Fire Chief to execute the necessary
documents. Unanimous vote in favor by all Directors present. Directors
Stewart and Trujillo, absent. Motion carried.
4. Reconsider Approval of Proposed Second Amended
Joint Powers Agreement/Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS
Communications Center-(Vanderveen)
§ At the last meeting the Board voted for approval of the Amendment to
the JPA, but review by District General Counsel raised some concern.
Counsel Price stated the documents prepared by the Comm Center did not
capture the scope of the amendments referenced. Subsequently, additional
amendments may also be necessary to clarify some financial aspects
relative to the withdrawal of an Agency and return of funds contributed to
the JPA. Recommended an entirely new JPA be prepared and brought back to
each Board for adoption incorporating the final amendments.
· Board Action:
General consensus to table action until further notice.
PRESENTATION ITEM(S):
1. California Public Employees Retirement System
Contract Amendment-Public Service Credit for
Peace Corps or AmeriCorps*Vista-Resolution 31-01-(Simcoe)
§ Staff recommended adoption of the Resolution of Intention to Approve
an Amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration
California Public Employees Retirement System and the Board of Directors
of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District allowing a member under
Section 21023.5 to purchase up to three years of service credit for any
volunteer service in the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps*Vista ("Volunteers
in Service to America") at no cost to the District.
· Board Action
Vanderveen/Jones-adopt Resolution of Intention. Unanimous vote in favor by
members present. Directors Stewart and Trujillo, absent. Motion carried.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT-(Horel)
§ Attended the opening ceremony this morning of the FDIC West
Conference (Fire Districts' Instructor Conference) co-sponsored by the
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and Sacramento City Fire. Thanked
Chief Martinez and staff for the opportunity to participate.
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT:
§ Attended the Rosemont Community Association meeting last night with
staff and Director Jones. Annexation presentation by Sacramento City.
Rosemont community is exploring available options.
§ Folsom Sphere of Influence is scheduled May 10 at LAFCo. Chief Appel
will be present representing the District.
§ At the last meeting, the weed abatement program at Station 33 in
Orangevale was discussed. An unfortunate incident occurred where the
cameraman fell and sustained an injury resulting in his death.
§ At the last Citrus Heights City Council meeting, a community member
expressed concerns regarding our ALS staffing at their fire stations; the
District is obtaining a copy of the meeting tape. Also in the process of
setting up a 2 x 2 meeting with our designated members.
Staff presence to be considered at City meetings.
§ Responded to a fatality fire in Placer County in the former Dry
Creek District. District has gone on record that there is no
mutual/automatic aid agreement. Chief Hartley is working with CDF--they
indicated a desire to craft an agreement but our District would require a
sign-off of Placer County since it is their area of responsibility.
Concurrently working with the City of Roseville on a mutual/ automatic
aid agreement.
§ FDIC had 8,000-10,000 attendees. Two distinct parts: First three
days--Hands on Training (HOT). Opening ceremonies held today for the
classroom instruction. The Board is invited to attend through Saturday and
visit the exhibits at the Convention Center.
§ Working with the Sheriff's Department and the Correctional Officers
Association in co-hosting the Police and Fire games in Year 2003.
§ Sacramento has been selected as the site for the 2004 Metropolitan
Fire Chiefs Meeting. Sacramento Metro and Sacramento City will co-host the
event. There are about 125 Fire Chiefs from the United States, China,
Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
§ Attending the Fire/Law Prayer Breakfast tomorrow co-hosted with the
District Attorney.
§ Board Workshop on Saturday, May 12 at 9 a.m. Overview of Station
Master Plan.
Issue of Ethics training-harassment policy, conflict of interest-no
statutory requirement. Counsel Price to develop program for a future date.
§ Director Jones reported she attended the Rosemont Community
Association meeting on behalf of Director Stewart who was out-of-town.
§ Director Vanderveen requested that the Chief include in his report a
monthly personnel summary of gains and losses, and promotions in the Fire
District.
Chief Martinez reported that Paul Fillo, Human Resources Analyst,
retired last Friday and will be included in a report to be put together on
a monthly basis.
COMMITTEE AND DELEGATE REPORTS:
Communications Center Delegate-(Vanderveen)
§ The first Comm Center Workshop was held yesterday. Each of the five
member agencies will be receiving a form to evaluate the appropriateness
of various Comm Center functions for guidance on its future operations.
Policy Committee-(Goold)
Report on meeting held today:
§ Updated on recruitment and retention efforts of District
subcommittees.
§ Educational Incentive-A certain population within our District does
not receive this benefit. Staff to complete a survey to evaluate this
issue prior to any action.
§ Future issues: Annexation, Spheres of Influence, employees serving
in public office.
GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT-(Price):
§ Received a request to join in an Amicus Brief involving litigation
over whether or not temporary employees employed by public agencies need
to be enrolled in PERS-the Brief will be filed this Friday. Add the
following item to the Closed Session which came to the attention of the
District after posting the Agenda if the District desires to participate:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9
Cargill vs Metropolitan Water District
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC191881
· Board Action
Granados/Goold-Add item to the Closed Session. Unanimous vote in favor by
members present. Directors Stewart and Trujillo, absent.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S):
Correspondence
1. Mills Middle School Thank You/Cummings
2. Cordova High School Thank You/Cummings
Newspaper Article(s)
1. Sacramento Bee, "Neighbors," Goats' Ability to Clear
Fire Hazards Easy to Stomach, April 22, 2001
2. Sacramento Bee, "Neighbors," District to Sell Property,
April 22, 2001
3. The Citrus Heights City Press, American Legion Police
And Fire District Honorees, April 5-18, 2001
· Board Action
Received and filed.
RECESS AT 7:27 P.M., FOLLOWED BY CLOSED SESSION AT 7:35 P.M.
(Taken out of order)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:07 P.M./CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Legal Counsel Price reported on the Closed Session:
PERSONNEL MATTER--Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Evaluation of Performance of Public Employee
Title: Communications Center Manager
Received information from the Board's delegate to the Communications
Center-no action taken.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section
54956.9: One (1) Case
Request for leave to present late claim pursuant to Government Code
Section 915 by Laurenda George
Following action taken after discussion:
· Board Action
Granados/Goold - Deny request to present late claim. Unanimous vote in
favor by directors present. Directors Stewart and Trujillo, absent. Motion
carried.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9
Cargill vs Metropolitan Water District
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC191881
Following action taken after discussion:
· Board Action
Vanderveen/Engellenner - Authorize the District to join in the Amicus
Brief on behalf of the Metropolitan Water District. Unanimous vote in
favor by directors present. Directors Stewart and Trujillo, absent. Motion
carried.
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Engellenner
¨ Concerned with comments at the Citrus Heights City Council meeting
directed at Chief Haverty.
¨ Chief Haverty and Brenda Briggs viewed on TV last Saturday, phone
number 446-HIRE-very good presentation.
¨ Noted the attire of American Medical Response personnel picking up
District job applications for Firefighter.
Jones
¨ Commended Captain Briggs in Boat 31-observed river rescue training
below San Juan rapids last week-well received by the many citizens
present. Kudos to Sacramento Metro Fire for its river rescue training
program.
Goold:
¨ Recommended a senior staff member attend City meetings within our
jurisdiction to respond to comments.
¨ Requested Citrus Heights contact names to facilitate responses by
District 2 x 2 Committee members.
¨ The Boy Scouts of America will have its largest encampment of about
25,000 on the West Coast in Rancho Murietta in the summer of 2002.
Requested District support.
Chief Martinez requested the name of a contact person and stated the
District will have a presence on site.
Martinez
¨ Distributed flyers announcing the First Annual Sacramento Metropolitan
Old Timers Reunion Golf Match and BBQ Dinner on May 19.
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Charles A. Horel, President Gay Jones, Secretary
Charlotte Tilson, Clerk of the Board
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