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Home My WebLink About2005/08/17 - Minutes - Fire Min August 17, 2005 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES Reqular Meeting A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District was held on Wednesday, August 17, 2005, 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, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, 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, Redevelopment Director; Mike Nelson, Sr. RDA Analyst; Jan Reynolds, RDA Analyst; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Manuel Pilonieta, Information Systems Manager; Charles Scott, Sr. Information Systems Specialist; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Jerry Dyer, Sr. Civil Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, Candyce Burnett; Associate Planner; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Francie Palmer, Marketing Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst III; Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst II; Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II - City Clerk's Office; and Debra J. Adams, Secretary. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No announcements/presentations were made. C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS C1. Power Point Presentation by Matt Jones on the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) and the Rancho Cucamonga Strategic Plan for 2005. Matt Jones stated he is here tonight to give a power point presentation about the Fire Department. He stated he wanted to make sure the public is informed about the Fire Department. He informed the Board about his ride-along he took on Saturday. He mentioned the resoumes of the Fire Department and referred to the strategic plan. He referred to the order of improvements that need to take place regarding the location of stations. He felt all crews needed to be 4-man crews. He felt false alarms need to be reduced by educating the public. He felt the public needed to be made aware about yielding to EMS vehicles. He felt there should be a public safety ordinance passed to help the emergency workers. He felt the City is one call away from being out of resources. He compared Rancho Cucamonga to Ontario's Fire Department. C2.. Chief Bryan stated the Fire and Police Departments wanted to invite everyone to a 9-11 Memorial Service to be held on Sunday, September 11th at City Hall at 8:80 a.m. He informed everyone about the event and encouraged all to attend. Fire Protection District Minutes August 17, 2005 Page 2 C3. Jim Townsend stated he is representing the fire fighters and wanted to address the Fire Board because there has been no improvement in response times. He felt effods have been stalled regarding this situation. He felt we were no closer to opening stations 7 and 8 than we were in January. He hoped the Board would give them a timeline when these stations will break ground. He hoped the strategic plan would not end up on a shelf. C4. Bill Travis, a 33-year veteran of the fire service, stated he is concerned about the action the Fire Board will take regarding response times. He stated he did not understand what the delay is. He did not think the 9 - 10 minute response time was acceptable. He sated Mr. Townsend's comments were legitimate and hoped the Board will look at this and consider the information. l{ D. CONSENT CALENDAR I D1. Approval of Minutes: July 14, 2005 (Special meeting) July 20, 2005 D2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedules ending June 30, 2005, and July 31,2005. D3. Approval of check Register dated 7/13/05 through 8/9/05 and Payroll 7/13/05 through 8/9/05, for the total amount of $746,704.01. D4. Approval to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with PitassiArchitecls, Inc. (FD 05-005/RA 05-020), of Rancho Cucamonga, for architectural services for the programming, feasibility studies, and concept design for the Fire Protection District Administration Headquarters building in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00, and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $9,000.00 (Professional Services Agreement award not to exceed $90,000.00 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $9,000.00) from Fire Fund Bond Reserves to Acct. No. 2505801-5325. D5. Approval for the single source purchase of one (1) Class A Fire Engine from KME Fire Apparatus, of Ontario, CA, in the amount of $353,269.73, funded from Acct. No. 3281511-5604. D6. Approval to award and authorize the execution of a contract for environmental soils testing in the amount of $45,547.50 to Frey Environmental (FD 05-006), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $4,554.75, for the Fuel Tank Retrofit with Aboveground Fuel Tanks for the Fire Station Nos. 171, 172, 174 & 175 and City of Rancho Cucamonga Adult Sports Center, to be funded from Fire Reserves funds, Acct. No. 3281511-5603, Acct. No. 3281512-5603, Acct. No. 3281514-5603, Acct. No. 3281515-5603, and from Capital Reserves funds, Acct. No. 1025001-5603, and appropriate $50,102.25 (contract award of $45,547.50 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $4,554.75) from Fire Reserves fund balance to Acct. No. 3281511-5603 ($8,373.75), Acct. No. 3281512-5603 ($8,373.75), Acct. No. 3281514-5603 ($15,496.25), Acct. No. 3281515-5603 ($9,484.75) and from Capital Reserve fund balance to Acct. No. 1025001-5603 ($8,373.75). D7. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $506,430.00 to the apparent Iow bidder, Western Pump, Inc. (CO 05-007), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $50,643.00 for the Fuel Tank Retrofit with Aboveground Fuel Tanks for the Fire Station Nos. 171, 172, 174 & 175 and City of Rancho Cucamonga Adult Sports Center, to be funded from Fire Reserves funds, Acct. No. 3281511-5603, Acct. No. 3281512-5603, Acct. No. 3281514-5603, Acct. No. 3281515-5603, and from Capital Reserves funds, Acct. No. 1025001-5603, and appropriate $557,073.00 (contract award of $506,430.00 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $50,643.00) from Fire Reserves fund balance to Acct. No. 3281511-5603 ($69,099.80), Acct. No. 3281512-5603 ($89,655.50), Acct. No. 3281514-5603 ($150,717.60), Acct. No. 3281515-5603 ($136,711.30) and from Capital Reserve fund balance to Acct. No. 1025001-5603 ($110,888.80). Fire Protection District Minutes August 17, 2005 Page 3 D8. Approval to adopt a Boundary Map showing property within TT17013 (Homescape Cucamonga, LLC), generally located on the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Avenue, to be annexed into CFD No. 85-1. RESOLUTION NO. FD 05-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 D9. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation No. 05-9 (TT17013; Homescape Cucamonga, LLC), into Community Facilities District No. 85-1, specifying facilities and services provided, to set and specify the special taxes to be levied within the annexation and set a time and place for a public hearing related to the annexation. RESOLUTION NO. FD 05-052 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, DECLARING ITS iNTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 D10. Approval of a Resolution declaring results of a Special Election in Community Facilities District No. 88-1, Annexation No. 88-05-3 (Toll Brothers - SUBTT16592). RESOLUTION NO. FD 05-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1, ANNEXATION NO. 88-05-3 D11. Approval to adopt a Boundary Map showing property within TT17444 (HLM Homes, LLC), generally located on the southwest corner of Archibald Avenue and Victoria St., to be annexed into CFD No. 85-1. RESOLUTION NO. FD 05-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 D12. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to an Annexation No. 05-8 (TT17444; HLM Homes, LLC), into Community Facilities District No. 85-1, specifying facilities and services provided, to set and specify the special taxes to be levied within the annexation and set a time and place for a public hearing related to the annexation. Fire Protection District Minutes August 17, 2005 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. FD 05-055 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 D13. Approval to adopt a Boundary Map showing Parcels 0207-101-03, 23 & 35 (Red Hill Country Club) located at 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive, to be annexed into CFD No. 85-1. RESOLUTION NO. FD 05-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 D14. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation No. 05-7 (Parcels 0207-101-03, 23 & 35) located at 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive into Community Facilities District No. 85-1, specifying facilities and services provided, to set and specify the special taxes to be levied within the annexation and set a time and place for a public hearing related to the annexation. RESOLUTION NO. FD 05-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. II H. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS II El. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (9~ ST. INDUSTRIAL PROJECT, PARCEL 0209-013-48 - ANNEXATION NO. 05-6) TO AN EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS A staff report was presented by Fire Chief Peter Bryan. President Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Fire Protection District Minutes August 17, 2005 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. FD 05-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CERTAIN TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. FD 05-058. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Secretary Approved: September 21,2005