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Home My WebLink About2003/03/19 - Minutes March 19, 2003 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES Reqular Meeting A. CALLTO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2003, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. President William J. Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present were Boardmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Robert J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Diane Williams and President William J. Alexander. Aisc present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Mike Nelson, Sr. RDA Analyst; Lynda Thompson, Assistant RDA Analyst; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Shelly Munson, Information Systems Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Dave Blevins, Public Works Maintenance Manager; Brad Buller, City Planner; Warren Morelion; Assistant Planner; Michael Smith, Planning Technician; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Francie Martindale, Marketing Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cuoamonga Police Department; Lt. Ron Cochran, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Battalion Chief Peter Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; Kathryn L. Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, Secretary. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No announcements/presentations were made. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: February 19, 2003 D2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of February 28, 2003. D3. Approval of General Fund 281 Net Monthly Expenditure Report for February 2003, in the amount of $794,482.47. D4. Approval of Mello-Roos CFD 85-1 Fund 282 Net Monthly Expenditure Report for February 2003, in the amount of $270,164.26. Fire Protection District Minutes March 19, 2003 Page 2 D5. Approval of Mello-Roos CFD 88-1 Fund 283 Net Monthly Expenditure Report for February 2003, in the amount of $2,316.86. D6. Approval to adopt Annual Statement of Investment Policy. DT. Approval to appropriate from Fire District Reserves to Community Facilities District Acct. 3-283- 516~5602 the amount of $189,956 for offsite improvements associated with the construction of Fire Station No. 176 ($178,121 including 10% contingency for apparent Iow bidder, Vance Corporation, and $11,835 for Southern California Edison for extension of electric distribution line). D8. Approval to renew the existing agreement with MuniFinancial (a Willdan Company) (CO FD99-001) in the amount of $14,650.00 for contract engineering services to update the County Assessor's tax rolls for tax year 2003/04 within Community Facilities District No. 85-1. MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. E. STAFF REPORTS El. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE BIDS RECEIVED, AWARD AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,738,510 ($2,489,554 + 10% CONTINGENCY) TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, INLAND EMPIRE BUILDERS (CO FD03-001), FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO. 176, LOCATED AT 5840 EAST AVENUE, AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM FIRE DISTRICT RESERVES TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT ACCT. 3-283-516-5602 IN THE AMOUNT OF $872,010 TO SUPPLEMENT ORIGINAL MONIES BUDGETED IN SAID ACCOUNT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED EXPENSES Staff report presented by Chief Dennis Michael. He stated the construction would take from ten to twelve months. He reported the ground breaking would occur on Tuesday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the location of the new station. Boardmember Kurth felt this was wonderful and that the people in that area deserve this. The Fire Board took a brief recess at 7:16 p.m. to watch the President of the United States on television regarding the war with Iraq. The Board reconvened at 7:19 p.m. with all fire board members present. President Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the Fire Board were: Greg Corob asked what will happen from now until the fire station gets built. He felt something should be done in the interim so they have protection. He stated if this cannot be done, he would like to know why. Mike Siefkes stated he would like to see a truck and three to four fire fighters stationed at the forestry station until the new station gets built. He stated he is not comfortable with the current response time they now have. Fire Protection District Minutes March 19, 2003 Page 3 Mark Harwig, Crestline Place, asked the Board for an answer to what can be done to provide services from now until the new station is built. He stated people are concerned about the response time that currently exists. He stated he is concerned that the City is not hiring the nine fire fighters now and that this is being put on hold. He felt the money was there and asked that a temporary facility be staffed to provide services to he and his neighbors. Mike Pelletier, Rock Creek, stated he would like a definite time line when the temporary service could commence and be available. President Alexander stated he could not guarantee there would be something temporary in place within three to four months, but that the Council is committed to this. John Tripp, Star Stone Place, questioned the response time of the fire department due to the increase in population. He gave a brief history of the development of the fire department. He thanked the Fire Board for their consideration. Ed Gandara, Modoc Street, stated he works as a fire fighter in another City. He stated they have put up temporary facilities in the City he works in. There being no further input, public comments were closed. Boardmember Gutierrez stated there is no question that a temporary facility is needed in this area. He felt a commitment should be made to get temporary service up in,that area as soon as possible. He thought possibly the nine fire fighters should be hired now even cons'idering the budget situation. Boardmember Howdyshell stated he supported the comments of President Alexander and Boardmember Gutierrez that something should be done as soon as possible to get ihe temporary facility in place. Boardmember Kurth appreciated the people that spoke. He sta!ed he also appreciated the budget situation facing the City. He felt the Board should go forward with this action now and work on getting a temporary facility as soon as possible. Boardmember Williams felt the staff recommendation should be approved tonight and work on coming up with a solution for a temporary building. She asked about the hiring process for the new fire fighters. Chief Michael stated commented on the process and stated if those nine are still interested, they would be ready in July. President Alexander stated he would like to add to the motion that including the acceptance of the bids, that the City commit to a four month hme frame to accommodate a ,h~rmg and temporary location of a fire facility in the northeast Etiwanda area. He also added he wanted tt~e City to continue its commitment to work with the residents and keep them informed. MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to approve staff's recommendation including the additional comments made by President Alexander. Chief Michael stated staff will look at all available options to enhance the services in this area. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Fire Protection District Minutes Mamh 19, 2003 Page 4 F. IDENTIFICATION OF iTEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Fl. President Alexander stated he would like an update on the proposed temporary fire station in northeast Etiwanda by the April 16 meeting. G. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. y submitted, Secretary Approved: April 16, 2003