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Home My WebLink About2004/02/04 - Minutes February 4, 2004 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CLOSED SESSION MINUTES II A. CALL TO ORDERII The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District held a closed session on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at the Cucamonga County Water District facilities located at 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President William J. Alexander. Present were Boardmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Robert J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Diane Williams and President William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; and George Rivera, Administrative Services Manager. II ~. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) II President Alexander announced the closed session item. B1. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 TO GIVE GEORGE RIVERA, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER, PAMELA EASTER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, AND LARRY TEMPLE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR, DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS - FIRE II c. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) No one was present to comment on the closed session item. Il D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION II Closed session began at 5:35 p,m. The closed session adjourned at 6:50 p.m. with no action taken. Fire Protection District Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 2 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES Reqular Meetinq II ^. I A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at the Cucamonga County Water District Board Room, located at 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California. President William J. Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Present were Boardmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Robert J. Howdyshel], Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Diane Williams and President William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, RDA Director; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Supervisor; Lorraine Phony, Information Systems Analyst; Michael Toy, Information Systems Specialist; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Dave Blevins, Public Works Maintenance Manager; Bob Zetterberg, Integrated Waste Coordinator; Brad Bullet, City Planner; Donald Granger, Assistant Planner; Trang Huynh, Building Official; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Francie Martindale, Marketing Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Fire Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst III; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, Secretary. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No announcements/presentations were made. [] C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS [ No communication was made from the public. Il D. CONSENT CALENDAR [ D1. Approval of a Resolution to chan§e the place for holding regular Fire Protection District Board meetings. Fire Protection District Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. FD 89-001D A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE DAYS, TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS D2. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $9,012.00 to the apparent Iow bidder, Horizons CCI Services, Inc. (CO FD 04-001) for Bid Item Nos. 1 and 2 of their proposal, and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $901.20 for Bid Item Nos. 1 & 2 of their proposal for Roof Repair of the Fire Operations Building located at 6623 Amethyst Street, to be funded from Fire District General Fund Reserves, and appropriate $9,913.20 (contract award of $9,012.00 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $901.20) to Acct. No. 3281501-5200. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. I] E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING I No items were identified for the next meeting. Fl. UPDATE ON CITIZEN CONCERNS REGARDING FUEL MODIFICATION IN UTILITY CORRIDORS AND REPORT ON FIRE SAFE COUNCIL FORMATION MEETING (Oral Report) Staff report presented by Chief Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. He stated staff has met with Edison, representatives from the Department of Water and Power and County Code Enforcement to enhance relationships for the future as it relates to improving vegetation fuel management in utility corridors within the City. He stated they had visited the northwest part of the City to meet with concerned residents and inform them what the plans are for an on-going maintenance program beginning this year. He stated they will be continuing fuel management for the area and they will be monitoring these areas in the coming years to prevent any problems for the future. He stated the Fire Safe Council meeting took place last Wednesday, January 28th at the Lions Park Community Center West. He stated representatives from Edison, the San Bernardino County Solid Waste Management (Fire/Flood Debris Clean-Up Program), and the Inland Empire Water Resource Conservation District were also present. Additionally, a representative from the Lytle Creek Fire Safe Council was also present and gave information about their experience. He stated their next meeting is scheduled for February 25 to be held at the Lions Park Community Center East. He mentioned that at the last City Council meeting someone had brought up an issue about there being a lack of water available during the Grand Prix Fire. Chief Michael reported that someone from the U.S. Forest Service had cut a water main, but that it was repaired very quickly so there was water available by the time the fire got to that particular area. He mentioned the Water District did a further investigation and concluded the integrity of the water system in the Skyline Estates area had no problems. Fire Protection District Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 4 Chief Michael stated that the EOC was activated on Monday night due to the rain. He stated it was activated to assess the situation and answer any phone calls from the public. He stated there was no property damage due to all of the precautions taken by the City. President Alexander asked what the fine would be for anyone dumping in the sphere area. Chief Michael stated he would check into this and send a memo to the Board with this information. Boardmember Gutierrez stated he sits on the County's North Etiwanda Preserve Commission and that increasing fines for people dumping/trespassing in the sphere area has been one of the issues they have been discussing. He also felt the City staff was very responsive to the needs of the people during Monday's rainstorm. John Shanahan asked what was the depth of the 16" line that was cut. Chief Michael stated he was not sure, but due to erosion over the years, the pipe was not as deep as it was when it was put in many years ago. He stated his hat goes off to the Water District because of their monitoring of the water system during the fire. Boardmember Kurth felt CCWD did a great job monitoring the water availability during the fire. ACTION: Report received and filed. MOTION: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Kurth to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. "_Qe~oYa J. Ad a m~(, y M C Secretary ~' Approved: February 18, 2004