MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY

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1 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY Board of Directors Regular Meeting Thursday, January 27, :30 P.M. Regional Fire Operations and Training Center Board Room 1 Fire Authority Road Irvine, CA CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors was called to order on January 27, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Mark Tettemer. INVOCATION The invocation was given by OCFA Chaplain Jeff Hetschel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Director Kelley. ROLL CALL AGENDA ITEM NO. 1b Present: Larry Agran, Irvine Randall Bressette, Laguna Hills Tyler Diep, Westminster Jerry Holloway, Rancho Santa Margarita Janet Nguyen, County of Orange Brad Reese, Villa Park Martin Rhodes, Laguna Woods Ralph Rodriguez, La Palma David Shawver, Stanton Elizabeth Swift, Buena Park Jeremy Yamaguchi, Placentia Sam Allevato, San Juan Capistrano James Dahl, San Clemente Gary Capata, Laguna Niguel Trish Kelley, Mission Viejo John Nielsen, Tustin Nancy Rikel, Yorba Linda Todd Seymore, Cypress Gordon Shanks, Seal Beach Ken Stephens, Los Alamitos Mark Tettemer, Lake Forest Absent: Pat Bates, County of Orange Donald Garcia, Aliso Viejo Steven Weinberg, Dana Point Also present were: Fire Chief Keith Richter Deputy Chief Ron Blaul Assistant Chief Jorge Camargo Clerk of the Authority Sherry Wentz General Counsel Terry Andrus Assistant Chief Laura Blaul Assistant Chief Lori Zeller Assistant Clerk Lydia Slivkoff

2 ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR THE NEWLY APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS Clerk of the Authority Sherry Wentz administered the Oath of Office those members present. Chairman Tettemer welcomed new OCFA Board members. PRESENTATIONS (1) 1. Requests for Commendations and Proclamations On motion of Director Seymore and second by Director Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to approve requests as submitted and make presentations to those present. Chairman Tettemer and Fire Chief Richter presented a token of appreciation to Kia Motors America, Irvine, for their generosity and continued support to the Orange County Fire Authority. Chairman Tettemer and Fire Chief Richter presented a token of appreciation to Neil Blais for serving as Board Chairman from July-December He also presented Letters of Appreciation to past Board Chairmen Doug Davert, Don McCay, and Craig Scott. Chairman Tettemer and Fire Chief Richter presented an OCFA Length of Service Recognition to Battalion Chief Terry Scortt for his 30 years of service. Fire Chief Richter presented Spirit of OCFA Awards to Reserve Firefighter Logan Garber and Facilities Maintenance Manager Steve Klein for their dedication and commitment to serving the community. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Tettemer opened the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Public comments were received by Don Croucher, President of the California Fire Museum. Mr. Croucher provided an update on the merger of the Orange County Fire Historical Society and California Fire Museum, and indicated they are working with the Orange County Great Park to obtain a fire museum and learning safety center. Chairman Tettemer closed the Public Comments portion of the meeting. January 27, 2011 Page - 2

3 REPORT FROM THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Budget and Finance Committee Chair Gary Capata reported on the January 12, 2011, meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee, the Committee discussed and voted unanimously to send the Mid-Year Financial Report to the Board of Directors with the recommendation that the Board approve the item. MINUTES (2) 2. Approval of from Regular Meeting held on November 18, 2010 (A), and Special Meeting held on December 2, 2010 (B) On motion of Director Seymore and second by Vice Chair Kelley, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on November 18, Directors Agran, Allevato, Bressette, Diep, Holloway, Nielsen, and Swift abstained. On motion of Director Seymore and second by Vice Chair Kelley, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the Special Meeting held on December 2, Directors Agran, Allevato, Bressette, Dahl, Diep, Nguyen, Nielsen, and Swift abstained. CONSENT CALENDAR (3-7) Chair Tettemer indicated staff requested Agenda Item No. 5 be pulled for separate consideration. 3. FY 10/11 Second Quarter Progress Report on Planning and Development Services Activity unanimously to receive and file the report. 4. Adoption of Resolution Amending the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure unanimously to adopt Resolution No amending the Board of Directors Rules of Procedure. 5. Regional Fire Operations and Training Center - Cell Tower Lease Project Assistant Chief Zeller indicated staff would like to defer the Regional Fire Operations and Training Center - Cell Tower Lease Project agenda item to the March 24, 2011, Board of Directors meeting. January 27, 2011 Page - 3

4 On motion of Director Seymore and second by Director Dahl, the Board voted unanimously to defer the agenda item to the March 24, 2011, Board of Directors meeting. 6. Adoption of OCFA 2011 Legislative Policy Guidelines unanimously to adopt the OCFA 2010 Legislative Policy Guidelines and direct OCFA staff to initiate procedures to implement those policies. 7. Approval of Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment/Services or for Reimbursement of Training Costs for FY2010 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Between the City of Anaheim and the Orange County Fire Authority unanimously to: 1. Approve and authorize the Fire Chief to execute the Agreement to Transfer or Purchase Equipment/Services and for Reimbursement of Training Costs for FY2010 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) between the City of Anaheim and the Orange County Fire Authority. 2. Direct staff to include $155, in increased revenue and appropriations in the FY 10/11 budget, which will be allocated to reimburse OCFA for State pre-approved training, travel, overtime, and backfill costs. Any unspent funds will be re-budgeted to the next fiscal year. DISCUSSION CALENDAR (8-9) 8. Mid-Year Financial Report Assistant Chief Lori Zeller provided an overview of the Mid-Year Financial Report. unanimously to: 1. Receive and file report. 2. Determine that available unencumbered funds identified in the 2009/10 annual financial audit be allocated to OCFA s General Fund to facilitate prepayment of annual retirement costs and achieve a 7.75% discount. Direct staff to include this allocation in the mid-year budget adjustment that will be submitted to the Board in March January 27, 2011 Page - 4

5 9. Handcrew Program Review Preliminary Report Deputy Chief Ron Blaul provided a brief history and preliminary report on the Handcrew Program. On motion of Director Seymore and second by Director Bressette, the Board voted unanimously to direct staff to adjust the FY 2010/11 Budget for the additional reimbursement revenue gained for work performed in the first season, and to enable early restoration of the handcrew for the second season effective March 11, CLOSED SESSION General Counsel Terry Andrus reported the Board would be convening in Closed Session to consider the matters on the Agenda identified as CS1 and CS2. Chairman Tettemer recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 7:16 p.m. CS1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Negotiators: Keith Richter, Fire Chief; Ron Blaul, Deputy Fire Chief, Laura Blaul, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal/Fire Prevention Department; Jorge Camargo, Assistant Chief/Operations Department; Lori Zeller, Assistant Chief/Business Services Department; and Zenovy Jakymiw, Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees Authority: Government Code Section Director Brad Reese recused himself from CS2. CS2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section : (1 Case) (Anticipated litigation by Villa Park concerning possible loss of reserve fire engine.) Chairman Tettemer reconvened the meeting at 9:08 p.m., with all previous Members present with the exception of Director Nguyen. CLOSED SESSION REPORT General Counsel Terry Andrus announced there were no reportable actions from Closed Session. January 27, 2011 Page - 5

6 DISCUSSION CALENDAR (10-11) 10. Approval of Amendments to Personnel and Salary Resolution Administrative Managers and Executive Management and Resolution Adopting GC Section Fire Chief Keith Richter introduced Human Resources Director Zenovy Jakymiw who provided an overview on the Amendments to Personnel and Salary Resolution Administrative Managers and Executive Management and Resolution Adopting GC Section , and noted a minor date correction to Part 3, Section 10 of the PSR. On motion of Director Seymore and second by Director Allevato, the Board voted unanimously to approve Resolution No amending the Personnel and Salary Resolution, as amended, and approve Resolution No adopting Section Relating to the Orange County Fire Authority Executive Management. 11. City of Villa Park Appeal Regarding Decision to Remove Reserve Engine Company Fire Chief Keith Richter provided an update on City of Villa Park appeal regarding decision to remove reserve engine company. He also indicated the OCFA would be upholding the Board of Directors decision from September 23, 2010, to modify the Reserve Program at Fire Station 23, eliminating the emergency response role, and would be offering existing Reserve Firefighters alternative opportunities for volunteerism in the OCFA. REPORTS (12) 12. Chief s Report Chief Richter provided an overview on the concept of Optimal Outcome Deployment and indicated feedback would be solicited by the Board, City Managers, labor groups, and staff. Chief Richter announced Assistant Chief Dave Pierce s retirement in March, and indicated staff is in the process of selecting his replacement. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Director Seymore provided best wishes on Assistant Chief Pierce s retirement, and indicated a possible mid-february opening date for Fire Station 17. Vice Chair Kelley encouraged Board members to visit OCFA Weekly Executive Summary Video Newsletter link to receive more detail on the concept of Optimal Outcome Deployment. She also indicated OCFA was featured in this month s Mission Viejo Character Quality campaign. January 27, 2011 Page - 6

7 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Tettemer adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors is scheduled for March 24, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. Sherry A.F. Wentz, CMC Clerk of the Authority January 27, 2011 Page - 7