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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/04/19 - Minutes - Fire Min April 19, 2006 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES Reoular Meetino II A. CALL TO ORDER II A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District was held on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 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 7:55 p.m. Present were Boardmembers: L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and President William J. Alexander. Absent was Boardmember: Rex Gutierrez Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director; Flavio Nunez, Assistant RDA Analyst; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Jose Ramirez, Information Systems Specialist; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer; Erika Darplee, Management Analyst I; Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Trang Huynh, Building Official; Dave Moore Community Services Superintendent; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Peter Bryan, Deputy Chief Mike Bell; Fire Inspector Tim Fejeran; and Fire Prevention Specialist Michelle DeVous- Thomas, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Shirr'1 Griffin, Office Specialist II - City Clerk's Office; and Debra J. Adams, Secretary. ****** II B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I] No announcements/presentations were made. ****** C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS No communication was made by the public. * '* '* '* '* * II D. CONSENT CALENDAR 11 01. Approval of Minutes: March 15, 2006 (Special Meeting) March 15, 2006 02. Approval of Check Register dated March 29 through April 11, 2006, for the total amount of $909,143.20. 03. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of February 28, 2006. Fire Protection District Minutes April 19, 2006 Page 2 D4. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of March 31,2006. D5. Approval of an In-building Equipment Agreement between Vellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless) (FD 06-007) and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District for the installation and maintenance of Verizon-owned radio distribution equipment at Fire Station 175 in support of the Mobile Data Computers (MDC) operated by the District from that location; all associated costs to be borne by Verizon Wireless. D6. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the destruction of Fire District records pursuant to California Government Code Section 34090, the District's Records Retention Schedule, and other applicable legal citations. RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF DISTRICT RECORDS WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090 AND OTHER APPLICABLE LEGAL REFERENCES D7. Approval to appropriate funds from the Fire District Reserve funds for a single source purchase from Snap-On Industrial Tools Company in the amount of $16,930.00 into Accl. No. 3281527-5603 (Capital Outlay - Equipment). D8. Approval to appropriate funds from Fire District Reserves in an amount not to exceed $50,000; $1,500 Into Accl. No. 3281521-5152 (Computer Software), $31,000 into Accl. No. 3281521-5602 (Capital Outlay-Building Improvement), $7,500 into Accl. No. 3281521-5605 (Capital Outlay-Computer Equipment) and $10,000 into Accl. No. 3281521-5606 (Capital Outlay-Furniture/Fixtures) for the remodel and construction of Medic Squad 171 crew quarters located at 6623 Amethysl. D9. Approval to appropriate funds from Fire District Reserves in an amount not to exceed $75,000; $40,000 into Accl. No. 3281521-5207 (O&M/Capital Supplies), $1,000 into Accl. No. 3281521-5300 (Contract Services), and $34,000 into Accl. No. 3281521-5603 (Capital Outlay-Equipment) for the purchase of the paramedic equipment and supplies for Medic Squad 171. D10. Approval to declare District-owned buildings as surplus and authorize the donation of a fire station trailer and garage/bays to the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Works. D11. Approval of a Cooperative Agreement between the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the San Bernardino National Forest (FD 06-008) in the prevention, detection and suppression of wild land fires within the protection area of parties' signatory to this agreemenl. D12. Approval to accept the Fuel Tank Retrofit with Aboveground Fuel Tanks for the Fire Stations Nos. 171, 172, 174 and 175 and City of Rancho Cucamonga Adult Sports Center, Contract No. FD 05-007 as complete, approval to appropriate $1,780.00 to Accl. No. 3281511-5603 from Fire Reserves fund balance and $9,990.00 to Accl. No. 1025001-5603 from Capital Reserves fund balance, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $553,772.45. Fire Protection District Minutes April 19, 2006 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FUEL TANK RETROFIT WITH ABOVEGROUND FUEL TANKS FOR THE FIRE STATIONS NOS. 171,172,174 AND 175 AND CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ADULT SPORTS CENTER, CONTRACT NO. FD 05-007, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D13. Approval to adopt a boundary map showing property within SUBTPM16141 (The Clifford Companies), located on the east side of Baker Avenue, south of 9th Street, to be annexed into CFD No. 85-1. RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-007 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 (ANNEXATION NO. 06-5) 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. 06-5 (SUBTPM16141; Parcels: 0202-271-20, 35, 37, 38,43 and 44), 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 06-008 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 (ANNEXATION NO. 06-5) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 D15. Approval to adopt a boundary map showing property within SUBTT16578 (APN: 0227-121-33), located at 6956 East Avenue, to be annexed into CFD No. 85-1. RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-009 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 (ANNEXATION NO. 06-4) SHOWING PROEPRTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 D16. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation No. 06-4 (SUBTT16578; APN: 0227-121-33), 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 April 19, 2006 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-010 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 (ANNEXATION NO. 06-4) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 017. Approval to adopt a boundary map showing property within SUBTT16769 (Frank Lane Project), located on the northeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and 8th Street, to be annexed into CFD No. 85-1. RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACIITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP (ANNEXATION NO. 06-3 SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 018. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to an Annexation No. 06-03 (SUBTT16769; Frank Lane Project), 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 06-012 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 (ANNEXATION NO. 06-3) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 019. Approval to adopt a boundary map showing property within SUBTT17870 (HLM Homes LLC), located at 6929 Hellman Avenue, to be annexed into CFD No. 85-1. RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-013 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 (ANNEXATION NO. 06-2) SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 020. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to an Annexation No. 06-2 (SBUTT17870; 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 April 19, 2006 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-014 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 (ANNEXATION NO. 06-2) 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 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). ****** E. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS E1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FEES, INSPECTION FEES. PERMIT FEES AND SPECIAL SERVICES FEES, RESCINDING THE FIRE DISTRICT FEE SCHEDULE IN SECTION 6 OF RESOLUTION 03-030 A staff report was presented by Fire Chief Peter Bryan. He displayed an overhead, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Alexander had questions about the false alarm calls and stated there was not any indication to work with the alarm companies. He felt we needed tolerance in working with them. Chief Bryan stated he agreed and knew they needed to get a handle on the false alarms. Boardmember Spagnolo stated he agreed with the Chief's recommendation, but stated he does understand where President Alexander is coming from. He asked if there are any new fees being established. Chief Bryan stated the fees were updated to our personnel and saiary costs. Boardmember Michael asked where the funding would come from to hire the staff to start the inspections which will produce the revenue stream. Chief Bryan stated he will be working with the City Manager's office on using any available reserves to start this program, and once the fees start being collected they will pay back the reserves. President Alexander stated he has concerns and a lot of questions and wondered how things would be impacted if this is not approved tonight. Chief Bryan stated it is important to hire the personnel to do the work, especially the Fire Marshal to get things going. He stated they need the fees now. Mike Bell, Deputy Chief, gave a power point presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office, regarding this item, Boardmember Williams asked him what he felt would be the ideal program. Mike Bell, Deputy Chief, stated their goal is to inspect all of the businesses in the City within a three-year cycle and have as many people as it takes to do this. Fire Protection District Minutes April 19, 2006 Page 6 Boardmember Williams asked how they determine what is needed to be inspected. Mike Bell, Deputy Chief, said they already have a program in place on what to inspect, but this will enable them to do more inspections and do them better. He stated right now they do what they can. He stated right now what is inspected is being done on a mandated basis first. He made a correction to the Resolution on page 5, number 7, which talks about the $22.00 fee for the alarm company annual permit, and stated this should be deleted. Boardmember Williams fell we need to keep our business people in the loop with all of this. Boardmember Michael stated he was glad to see this come forth. He started he would like to know how we are doing on the collection of fees and fell this was important. President Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the Fire Board was: John Lyons stated he likes the self inspection program done on an annual basis. He stated he wasn't sure if this was a flat rate or an hourly rate. He added his concern was the inspection of the schools and the churches. He felt that should be a flat fee. President Alexander asked what the Chamber thought of this report. Chief Bryan stated they have met with the Chamber and provided them this information, and added they have had no feedback from them. There being no further input, the public hearing was closed. President Alexander fell the fees being charged are appropriate. Boardmember Michael asked Deputy Chief Bell to provide the Board the existing fee schedule in their mail baskets. RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FEES, INSPECTION FEES, PERMIT FEES AND SPECIAL SERVICES FEES, RESCINDING THE FIRE DISTRICT FEE SCHEDULE IN SECTION 6 OF RESOLUTION 03-030 MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo to approve Resolution No. FD 06-015 as corrected by Deputy Chief Bell. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). ******** Fire Protection District Minutes April 19, 2006 Page 7 II F. ADJOURNMENT II MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra J. Adams, CMC Secretary Approved: .