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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/06/21 - Minutes - Fire Min June 21, 2006 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES Reaular Meetina II A. CALL TO ORDER II A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District was held on Wednesday, June 21, 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 7:04 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; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Mike Toy, Information Systems Specialist; Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer; James Troyer, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Superintendent; Francie Palmer, Marketing Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Chief Peter Bryan and Deputy Chief Mike Bell Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II - City Clerk's Office; and Debra J. Adams, Secretary. 1< 1< * 1< * * II B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS ~I No announcements/presentations were made. * * * * * 1< C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS C1. Carol Douglas asked that item D7 be removed for discussion. C2. Maria Kennedy, 9042 Camilla Court, stated there is controversy over item D7. She felt there was information regarding this that was being misrepresented. C3. John Lyons, Etiwanda area of City, expressed condolences to Jack Lam for his loss and for the employee's famiiy for their loss. He referred to a child that fell out of a 3-story building window and what a tragedy that was. He brought up the tax of $10 per month he would like to have placed on apartments. He brought up trucks with heavy loads coming down hills and how dangerous it can be. He talked about restrictions there should be on trucks so their brakes are safe and accidents do not happen. * * * * * * Fire Protection District Minutes June 21, 2006 Page 2 II D. CONSENT CALENDAR II 01. Approval of Minutes: May 17, 2006 (Michael absent) June 1, 2006 (Special Meeting) 02. Approval of Check Register dated May 31 through June 13, 2006, for the total amount of $66,361.03. 03. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of May 31,2006. 04. Approval to appropriate $43,548 from the Fire District Reserve Funds into Accl. No. 3281524- 5285 (Safety Gear & Equipment) for the purchase of CAL OSHA required "New Generation" fire shelters and Helitack web gear waist packs, and to also award the purchase of the "New Generation" fire shelters to Hagemeyer North America in the amount of $39,201.83 based on U.S. Communities Contract #RQ06. 814063-10A. 05. Approval to appropriate funds from Fire District Reserve Funds for the purchase of software licenses for an enhanced mapping program for the District's Apparatus Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) from the City of Ontario, in the amount of $6,465 into Accl. No. 3281502-5300 (Contract Services). 06. Approval to appropriate funds from Fire District Workers Compensation Reserve Funds for a Professional Services Agreement with ARM Tech (FD 06-010) of Lake Forest, CA, for an evaluation of workers compensation risk financing options for the Fire Protection District in the amount of $16,000 into Accl. No. 3281501-5300 (Contract Services). 07. Approval of the Station 177 concept plans as created by Pitassi Architects and direction for District staff to move forward with the final design to locate Station 177 at Heritage Park. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY CAROL DOUGLAS AS PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED. 08. Approval to extend the current Fire Battalion ChieffTraining Officer and Shift Eligibility Lists set to expire on July 18, 2006. 09. Approval to proceed with the biennial review of the Fire District's Conflict of Interest Code. 010. Approval of an amendment to agreement for legal services with Richards, Watson & Gershon (FD 90-001). 011. Approval to call a new special election date to submit a proposition to authorize the levy of special taxes in territory (Kaut Tract - SUBTT16578 - Annexation No. 06-4) proposed to be annexed to CFD 85- 1. RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A NEW SPECIAL ELECTION DATE (ANNEXATION NO. 06-4) TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO CFD 85-1, A PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN Fire Protection District Minutes June 21, 2006 Page 3 012. Approval of a Resolution declaring results of a Special Election in Community Facilities District No. 85-1, Annexation No. 06-2 (HLM Homes LLC - SUBTT17870). RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-024 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. 85-1, ANNEXATION NO. 06-2 013. Approval of a Resolution declaring results of a Special Election in Community Facilities District No. 85-1, Annexation No. 06-3 (Frank Lane Project - SUBTT16769) RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-025 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. 85-1, ANNEXATION NO. 06-3 014. Approval of a Resolution declaring results of a Special Election in Community Facilities District No. 85-1, Annexation No. 06-5 (The Clifford Companies - SUBTPM16141). RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-026 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. 85-1, ANNEXATION NO. 06-5 MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 07. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Discussion of Item 07. Approval of the Station 177 concept plans as created by Pitassi Architects and direction for District staff to move forward with the final design to locate Station 177 at Heritage Park. A staff report was presented by Fire Chief Peter Bryan. President Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the Fire Board were: Carol Douglas provided background information relating to the location for the fire station. She stated they became aware of this site by the Fire Chief. She stated he had met with all of the equestrian groups and that they all had concerns about this location. She referred to her list of potential sites, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. She stated the equestrian people feel the Heritage Park site is a huge safety factor including the liability involved. She also felt this site would need to be rezoned in order for it to be built at Heritage Park. She stated there is a lot of concern by the public. She asked the Fire Board to consider these concerns in making their decision. Fire Protection District Minutes June 21, 2006 Page 4 Denni Delaney wanted to express her concerns about this site. She stated they have gathered 91 signatures from people that do not want the fire station at Heritage Park. She felt this would hurt the integrity of the Park by placing this fire station there. She hoped there would be another site found for this station. She wanted the Fire Board to know there are concerns and possibly other solutions. Georgia Ridley, lives about two blocks from the park, talked about the traffic congestion in this area and felt the traffic would slow the fire trucks down as they are responding to a call. She talked about other commercial buildings that are in this area that are also creating traffic. She asked the Council to consider these issues before making their decision. She felt Heritage Park is such a gem and hated to see it impacted. Nancy Warner, 5819 N. Beryl, stated she is involved with equestrian. She told about an incident she was involved in with a horse getting scared by the fire trucks. She felt equestrian riders' lives are in danger from the fire trucks that would be in this area responding to calls. She hated to see someone get hurt. A lady did not identify herself, stated she had concerns as those previously mentioned. She asked if the City is deviating from Caltrans and their general plan that was previously established, by placing this fire station at this location. John Lyons stated he used to serve on the fire board and added it was their dream to have a Station 7. He stated it is critical to lives of people in this area. He stated this station is needed right now. He didn't feel this should be delayed and should be taken care of immediately. He stated people deserve fire protection now. Megan Ripley, resident in this area, did not agree with John Lyons. She commented on the heritage of the City and the three communities. She added that Alta Loma was to remain rural. Margarete Fiat Goldstein says she sees the community changing ever day and felt this was sad. She stated she did not hear about any of the previous meetings where this was discussed. She stated she is concerned because Heritage Park was to be an equestrian park. She felt this would destroy this park by adding the fire station at this location. Kathy Cameron stated they do want the fire station in this area but did not feel Heritage Park is the correct location. She stated if most of the calls are medical in nature, why not put ambulances at the park to handle the calls instead of having a multi-engine station there. Boardmember Michael said he served as Fire Chief for the City for many years. He stated all of the fire stations in residential areas have had concerns by the residents. He agreed Heritage Park is unique. He stated he appreciated everyone's concerns for the horses. He stated when a fire truck leaves the station they do not blare their sirens. He stated a fire station in the northwest part of the City is their No. 1 priority. He stated they could have these same types of issues no matter where they put the station. He stated this item tonight is for a conceptual idea for building a fire station at the Heritage Park location. He felt staff should continue working towards this proposed fire station. He stated there was only to be one staffed unit at this station. He stated all emergency vehicles are extremely sensitive to horses and do not want to cause an accident or anyone to get hurt. He felt the Fire Board should move forward with this. Boardmember Spagnolo stated he served with the Fire Department for many years at Station 171. He stated he and others were always sensitive to horses in the area and the fact they can bolt at any time. He stated they have worked with the equestrian people to get them familiar with this type of equipment. He stated the fire fighters that live in this community are here to be everyone's friend and knows they will be sensitive to the equestrian issue. He felt people should have faith in the Fire Chief and the Fire Department. He stated this is a top priority and will work with the community. Fire Protection District Minutes June 21, 2006 Page 5 Boardmember Gutierrez stated he understands what the residents are feeling. He stated he hears the residents saying they want "their day in court." He asked what opportunities there would be for public input. Jack Lam, City Manager, explained the process, approvals and public hearings this would have to go through. Boardmember Michael added there would also be community meetings on this as well. He stated he would like to hear all of the issues to see what can be mitigated and what cannot. Boardmember Gutierrez stated he agreed with Mr. Lyons and felt there needed to be protection in this area. He wished we had a fire truck up there now and also a quick strike vehicle for medical emergencies. He asked what the cost was of the conceptual plan. Fire Chief Peter Bryan stated the Board had previously approved $30,000 to $35,000 for this. Boardmember Gutierrez stated this is a complicated issue, but felt we definitely need service in this area. He hoped there would be plenty of hearings to discuss this. Boardmember Williams stated this is complicated and urged people to sign in so they are notified of future meetings. She stated people in that area have badgered them about getting a fire station in this area. She stated she trusts the judgment of the Chief on this issue. She stated no matter where you place the station in this area, it is going to impact someone. She urged people to attend the community meetings to give their input. She hoped this would mitigate some of their concerns. She stated we all hate to see a little piece of the park gone, but stated this will be a little cheaper for the City. President Alexander stated he has talked to a lot of people about this and that this is a difficult decision. He stated there probably isn't any perfect location. He stated most likely this will be the location the fire station is built on. He stated the City will do what it can to protect the heritage of the community. Clyde Warner on Beryl Avenue felt there is a misunderstanding between the Board and the people speaking. He stated the people in this area know they need the fire station in this area, but added he would like to see democracy in action and to compromise. He stated he agrees with the four minute response time. He felt all options needed to be looked at again and all sites looked at to find the best location. He felt we should all work together and cut the red tape. He suggested a temporary housing be placed up there so there is protection. He talked about all of the horses on Beryl. He did not feel the fire station should go in the most risky location. He stated he would not mind paying a little more taxes to put the station in another location. Tina Schafer Fokes, Beryl Street, stated she knew about the freeway going in and also Beryl Park going in across the street from her. She felt the liability of hitting someone coming out of the park was important to consider. She felt this is asking for a major accident to happen. MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Michael to approve item 07. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Boardmember Michael stated he appreciated hearing what the people have to say and that the Fire Board wants to do the right thing. Boardmember Gutierrez stated he supports the concept, but would not approve the site until more discussion has occurred and community meetings have occurred. * * * * * * Fire Protection District Minutes June 21, 2006 Page 6 II E. CONSENT ORDINANCES I E1. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CONTINUING THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 IN MELLO ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 Debra J. Adams, Secretary, read the title of Ordinance No. FD 43. ORDINANCE FD 43 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAX IN MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. FD 43. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 11' 11' 1< '* * '* F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS II F1. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (CRESTWOOD CORPORATION - SUBTT16971 - ANNEXATION NO. 06-1) 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 Jack Lam, City Manager. RESOLUTION NO. FD 06-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 06-1) TO AN EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD 85-1), CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to approve Resolution FD 06-027. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. * * * * * * Fire Protection District Minutes June 21, 2006 Page 7 II G. ADJOURNMENT II MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: August 2, 2006