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BOARD OF DIRECTORS – ACTION SUMMARY
Wednesday, January 8,
2003 – 6:00 p.m.
Administration Building
2101 Hurley Way,
Sacramento, CA
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called
to order by President Goold. Board Members present: Duveneck,
Engellenner, Goold, Granados, Jones, Stewart, Trujillo, Valley,
Vanderveen; Fire Chief Martinez, General Counsel Price, Board Clerk Tilson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS MATTERS OF
PUBLIC INTEREST WITHIN DISTRICT JURISDICTION INCLUDING ITEMS ON OR NOT ON
AGENDA
Captain Pat Monahan, Vice President of
Firefighter’s Local 522 representing the many members present tonight,
expressed dissatisfaction with the status of negotiations to update the
current 1983 District Employee-Employer Relations Resolution (EERR). The
new document will serve as a format for future negotiations in 2003.
Background information was provided on past endeavors since March 2002.
Labor presented a document with reference to binding arbitration and
salary comparables to other like-size districts. On December 27, the
District provided a new EERR document without the two important issues.
Labor no longer felt support of the EERR document that the administration
previously displayed.
The Board previously approved salary increases for
Administration based upon comparables to San Jose, Contra Costa County,
and Sacramento City and they expect the same for their labor force.
Requested Board support in providing the District with direction for
further consideration of salary comparisons and implementation of binding
arbitration into the EERR as a priority.
Captains Skip Nance and David Smith both spoke in
support, requesting the Board to move quickly on a resolution.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1.
Special Board Meeting Action Summary—December 18, 2002
2. Resolution
#01-03—Commendation—Thomas G. Marco
3. Resolution
#02-03—Commendation—Jonathan J. McCabe
4. Resolution
#03-03—Commendation—Kenneth M. Damon
5. Resolution
#04-03—Commendation—Robert T. Anderson
6. Resolution
#05-03—Commendation—Larry W. Heronema
7. Resolution
#06-03—Commendation—Brian G. Cassidy
8. Resolution
#07-03—Commendation—Robert J. Lealos
9. Resolution
#08-03—Commendation—Jesse D. Rosson
10. Resolution
#09-03—Commendation—Robert A. Hanson
11. Resolution
#10-03—Commendation—Henry T. Linscott
12. Resolution
#11-03—Commendation—David N.
Oliver
13. Resolution
#12-03—Commendation—Rick L. Morrison
14. Resolution
#13-03—Commendation—Gary D. Kronquest
15. Resolution
#14-03—Commendation—James M. Lieb
16. Resolution
#15-03—Commendation—Greg A.
Jones
17. Resolution
#16-03—Commendation—Charles M. Archer
18. Resolution
#17-03—Commendation—Keith G. Staples
19. Resolution
#18-03—Commendation—Tracey G. Timpone
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Board Action:
Engellenner/Granados—Approve Consent Agenda. Unanimous vote in
favor.
ACTION ITEM(S)
1. Resolution #19-03—Designate Three Medic Vehicles
as Surplus—(Ritter)
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Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution designating the
following vehicles as surplus and authorizing the Fire Chief to
permanently remove the vehicles from the District’s vehicle inventory for
disposal in an appropriate manner:
District I.D.#
Vehicle Description
0608 1993 Ford
AEV Ambulance
3329 1995 Ford
McCoy/Miller Ambulance
3330 1995 Ford
McCoy/Miller Ambulance
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Board Action:
Stewart/Engellenner—Adopt the Resolution. Unanimous in favor.
2. Resolution #20-03—Designate Rescue
Tools as Surplus—(Cooper)
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Tools to be offered to under-funded departments for a
nominal fee plus the individual service cost.
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The equipment has been serviced by a factory authorized
service technician at a total cost of $1,000 or $250 each.
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Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution declaring the
following rescue tools as surplus and authorizing disposal and removal
from the Fixed Asset inventory:
District I.D.#
Equipment Description
97321 Honda
Genesis Mini Pump *
15944 Lukas
Cutter, Spreader & Rams *
00462 Lukas
Pump, Cutter, Spreader & Rams
02361 Lukas
Pump, Cutter, Spreader & Rams
* #97321 & #15944 to be disposed of as
a set
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General consensus of the Board to dispose of the equipment
for the nominal cost of servicing only.
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Board Action:
Stewart/Duveneck—Adopt the Resolution. Unanimous in favor.
3. Resolution #21-03—Formal Recognition and Execution
of
A Trade and Cultural
Agreement with City of Morelia and
State of Michoacan,
Mexico—(Martinez)
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A
Three-page staff report was submitted outlining the background, to include
an interest by the County and City of Sacramento in increasing trade and
new business opportunities, and strengthening the overall exchange of
information between the City of Morelia and the State of Michoacan,
Mexico.
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The
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District has already embarked on this
relationship with the donation of surplus fire equipment to the City of
Morelia and the State of Michoacan, Mexico.
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The Trade
and Cultural Agreement does not formally establish a sister City or County
relationship, but is simply an expression to work towards building common
ties.
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Staff
recommends adoption of the Resolution and direct the Fire Chief to
participate on behalf of the District.
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Board Action:
Duveneck/Jones—Adopt the Resolution. Unanimous in favor.
4. Construction of Metal Storage Building for OES at
Station 50—(Martinez)
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As part of
continuing efforts to secure additional revenue, the Fire Chief entered
into a lease with the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) for a
portion of the former Florin Fire District headquarters located at 8880
Gerber Road. As part of the lease conditions, OES requested additional
storage space that can be accommodated through the construction of a metal
storage building not to exceed 3,600 square feet.
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Terms of
the lease are as follows:
Date of
occupancy May 1,
2002
Current lease
payment $3,287
Lease payment with
storage $6,837
Projected date of storage
completions July 1, 2003
Projected minimum lease recovery on storage
area $120,700
Projected maximum lease recovery on storage
area $376,300
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Staff
recommends the Board of Directors authorize the Fire Chief to construct a
metal storage structure to complete the lease requirements with the
California Office of Emergency Services (OES) at a cost not to exceed
$120,000. Further, should it be necessary to fund this project outside of
the existing budget, direct the Fire Chief to present the Board with the
necessary Resolution to fund the construction.
Fire Chief
Martinez anticipated accomplishing the project within budget, with a
mid-year budget adjustment to reflect approximately $125,000 in additional
revenue not currently included.
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Board Action:
Stewart/Granados—Adopt the staff recommendation. Unanimous in favor.
5. Participation in Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note
(TRAN)
Program—(Appel)
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The TRAN is
a short-term tax-exempt bond issued by public agencies.
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The District has participated in a Pooled TRAN program
through RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc. (formerly Sutro Company) since the 1994/95
fiscal year. The District currently has its 2002/03 TRAN money invested
with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association in a Guaranteed Investment
Contract (GIC), with an estimated net revenue return of approximately
$300,000.
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Recommend staff be authorized to contact RBC Dain Rauscher,
Inc., to explore the possibility of the District’s participation in a
2003/04 Pooled TRAN.
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Board Action:
Stewart/Trujillo—Approve the staff recommendation. Unanimous in favor.
6. Bid Award—Triple Combination Pumpers—(Connor)
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Bids were
received from the following vendors:
HME Fire
Trucks $329,882.01
Ferrara Fire Apparatus,
Inc. $338,762.77
KME Fire
Apparatus $339,295.23
Pierce Fire
Apparatus $356,671.90
Saulsbury Fire Rescue,
Inc. $362,567.98
The bid from Pierce Fire
Apparatus, Inc. was not the lowest but was selected because it is the
lowest responsive bid meeting all of the required specifications. HME
Fire Trucks, Ferrara Fire Apparatus, and KME Fire Apparatus did not comply
with all of the specifications.
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Staff
recommends the Fire Chief be authorized to purchase the vehicles from
Pierce Fire Apparatus, Inc.
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Board Action:
Vanderveen/Valley—Adopt the staff recommendation. Unanimous in favor.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:05 PM FOLLOWING A BREAK
PRESENTATION ITEM(S)
1.
Extension of Military Leave Benefits Request from Dale
Miller—(Martinez)
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A request
was received from Firefighter/Paramedic Dale Miller for a one-month
extension, through at least February 11, 2003, to the 12-month salary
augmentation for his Active Duty Military Leave Activation.
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The
District is the only agency in the State of California that allows for a
salary augmentation and benefits continuation for one year under its
current practice.
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Staff
requested direction since only the Board may grant an extension.
- General Board consensus that the requests be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
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Board Action:
Valley/Vanderveen—direct the Fire Chief to extend the military leave
benefits for a period of six months. Unanimous in favor.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT—(Goold)
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January 25,
2003 at 9 a.m.—Special Board Workshop meeting.
- Fire Chief’s
evaluation form—submit to the Board Clerk prior to the Workshop.
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Committee
appointments—requested Directors contact him regarding interest.
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Closed
Session on labor negotiations—requested Directors focus on available dates
for a meeting before the end of tonight’s meeting.
FIRE CHIEF’S
REPORT—(Martinez)
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Tom Ralph, former Carmichael Fire District Director—services
will be held Thursday, January 9, 2003, 11 a.m., St Matthew’s Episcopal
Church. Representatives from the District will be attending.
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Monday, January 13, 2003, 11 a.m.—press conference to be
held with the City of Rancho Cordova Council-elect at the District’s
facility, 3121 Gold Canal Drive. Invited Board Directors to attend.
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State Budget—staff is working with local elected delegation
to monitor any impacts on the District.
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Three promotions—Inspector Supervisor Russ Blair, Captain
Michael Daw, and Engineer Jeffery Reagor.
GENERAL COUNSEL’S
REPORT—(Price) None.
COMMITTEE AND
DELEGATE REPORTS:
Executive
Committee—(Goold)
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TBD
Communications
Center Delegate—(Vanderveen)
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Meeting tomorrow with Comm Center Manager, Elk Grove Fire
Chief, and SACOG staff on population projections and future mission
workload
- Fire Chief Martinez expressed appreciation to Director Vanderveen
and Comm Center Manager Hartley for a significant role in guiding the Comm
Center through its many challenges.
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Next Meeting—January 28, 2003 -- 10:30 a.m.
California Fire &
Rescue Training Authority—(Stewart)
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Fire Chief Martinez announced the promotion of Sherri
Martucci to the position of the JPA Administrative Assistant.
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Next Meeting—TBD
Finance
Committee—(Jones)
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Next meeting: January 22, 2003 – 5:30 p.m.
Meeting to be cancelled if the County financial reports are not available.
Policy
Committee—(Granados)
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Next meeting: February 5, 2003 – 5 p.m.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM (S):
Correspondence
1.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Thank You/SMFD-Martinez
2.
Superior Vision Services, Inc. Thank You/SMFD-Woodward
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Board Action:
Received and filed.
RECESS FOLLOWED BY CLOSED SESSION 7:47 PM
[considered after Board
Member Questions and Comments]
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 9:18 PM/CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Report by General
Counsel Price:
1. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54957.6
District Negotiator:
Deputy Chief Teresa Means
Employee Organization: Sacramento Area
Fire Fighters Local 522
Board was updated on the
negotiations regarding the new Employee-Employer Relations Resolution (EERR);
direction provided to Fire Chief Martinez to further those negotiations—no
action taken.
2.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)-One (1) Case
Tracey Timpone v.
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District SCAB SAC 0298551
The
Board met with the Workers’ Compensation Counsel and provided settlement
authority by a unanimous vote. If and when a settlement is reached,
details will be announced publicly.
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Duveneck:
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Thanked
Battalion Chief Turner for an extensive tour of the District and his
Division last Friday.
Engellenner:
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Inquired
about the number of people sent to the Santa Ana fire shown on the news.
Fire Chief Martinez
stated ten were sent--two engines, a strike team leader and a strike team
assistant.
Stewart:
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Extended
the gratitude expressed by the Rosemont Community for the District Santa
Program conducted within their community.
Granados:
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Should be
an interesting year with the State budget.
Trujillo:
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Thanked the
2002 retirees for their many years of service to the District.
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Thanked
Local 522 Vice President for his comments—just to see the support was
heartwarming.
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Questioned
the statute requirement for an Affirmative Action Officer other than the
Human Resources Officer for an organization with over 500 employees.
General Counsel Price to
research the statute and provide an interpretation.
Affirmative
response to further inquiry on a hotline for employee complaints handled
with confidentiality.
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Visited the
stations on Christmas Day; commended Fire Chief Martinez for his presence
also.
Valley:
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Thanked the
many employees who came out in support of an issue tonight.
Vanderveen:
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Inquired
about the need to fully staff the area of Human Resources—the HR
Technician position remains vacant.
Fire Chief Martinez
stated there is no Technician vacancy; currently recruiting for the
Analyst position. For reasons of confidentiality, information available
off-line.
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Raised a
concern about the Directors compensation reports required by the Grand
Jury.
Fire Chief Martinez
stated it was a recommendation and not a mandate but we will comply with
Board direction--an informational copy of the report will be produced for
the Board.
Goold:
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Individual
thanks expressed to each retiree listed under Consent Items for their
service and effort contributed to this agency and previous agencies.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting
was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Grant B.
Goold, President James M. Stewart,
Secretary
Charlotte
Tilson, Clerk of the Board
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