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NORTH COUNTY ERE PROTECIION DISTRICI
330 S. Main Avenue • Fallbrook, California 92028-2938 • (760) 723-2005 • Fax (760) 723-2072 • www.ncfireprotectiondistrict.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RUTH HARRIS
WAYNE HOOPER
KENNETH E. MUNSON
PAUL SCHADEN
KATHLEEN A. THUNER
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
BILL METCALF, FIRE CHIEF/CEO
WILLIAM R. METCALF — Fire Chief/CEO
f(dr
wt icaje.or
ROBERT H. JAMES — Counsel
LOREN A. STEPHEN-PORTER — Board Secretary
Istephenanctire.org
SUBJECT: BOARD MEETING PACKAGE
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
Enclosed is your Board package for the August Board Meeting. We have tried to include
the information you will need to effectively consider and act on agenda items. The Board
meeting will be held at the normal meeting venue at FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY
DISTRICT, 990 EAST MISSION ROAD, FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA.
Please note this month's meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2013,
beginning at 5:00 p.m.
It is our goal to be prepared to respond accurately to Board questions and concerns. You
can help us achieve this goal by contacting me prior to the Board meeting with your
questions and concerns. This will allow time for the Staff and me to provide the appropriate
information for review at the Board meeting.
To ensure a quorum is present, please call Loren in advance of the meeting if you will be
unable to attend. She may be reached at (760) 723-2012.
Respectfully,
William R. Metcalf
Fire Chief/CEO
PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF FALLBROOK, BONSALL AND RAINBOW
NORTH COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AGENDA FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 27, 2013
5:00 p.m.
FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
990 EAST MISSION ROAD
FALLBROOK CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC ACTIVITIES AGENDA
For those joining us for the Public Activities Agenda please feel free to depart at the close
of the agenda. We invite you to stay for The remainder of the business meeting.
(pgs. 1-2)
PUBLIC COMMENT — PRESIDENT MUNSON
Standing Event: Members of the Public may directly address the Board of Directors on Events of interest to the
Public provided no action will be taken on non-agenda Events. The Board President may limit comments to three
minutes per speaker (Board of Directors Operations Policy § 4.7.2.1.2.) .
2. EMPLOYEE OATH OF OFFICE AND BADGE PINNING - CHIEF METCALF
30, Standing Event: Swearing into office new Reserve Firefighter.
(pgs. 34)
3. PRESENT AWARDS FOR BOARD RECOGNITION PROGRAM — BIS STEPHEN-PORTER
)o. Quarterly Event: Present awards recognizing individuals for Second Quarter 2013.
(pgs. 5-10)
ACTION AGENDA
CONSENT EVENTS:
All Events listed under the Consent Events are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There mil be no
separate discussion of these Events prior to the Board action on the motion unless members of the Board.
Staff or public request specific Events be removed from the Consent Agenda
4.
>
APPROVE REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES, JULY 2013
Standing Event: Review and approve minutes from July meeting as presented.
5. REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JULY 2013
>
(pgs.17-26)
Standing Event: Review and Accept Financial Report for July as presented.
6. REVIEW AND ACCEPT POLICIES & PROCEDURES
>
(pgs.11-16)
(Pgs 27-28)
Standing Event: None.
ACTION EVENTS:
All events listed under the Action Events Agenda will be presented and discussed prior to the Board taking action
on any matter. Time Certain Events will commence precisely at the time announced in the Agenda
7. CSDA COMMITTEE AND EXPERT TEAM PARTICIPATION REQUEST — CHIEF METCALF
ipgs.29.32)
New Item: Review and determine interest of Members to serve on Committees and Expert Teams for CSDA.
8.
(pgs• 33-44)
REVIEW AND APPROVE BRANOIS TALLMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
DFC SPRAGUE
New Item: Review and approve Professional Service Agreement for firm seeking additional funding for Station 5
and authorize Chief Metcalf to sign contract.
DISCUSSION AGENDA
Note: The Americans with Disabilities Act provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participation in, or
denied the benefits of, District business. If you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the District Office 24 hours prior to
the meeting at (760) 723-2012.
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AUGUST 27, 2013
PAGE 2 OF 3
No action shall be undertaken on any Discussion Event The Board may acknowledge receipt of the information or
report and make comments: refer the matter to Staff for further study or report: or refer the matter to a future agenda
1. There are no Discussion Agenda Items for the August 27, 2013 Board Meeting.
(pgs. 45-46)
STANDING DISCUSSION EVENTS: All Events listed under the Standing Discussion Events are presented every
meeting.
(pgs. 47-48)
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT:
•
• "Crude and Offensive Remarks Did Not Create Hostile Work Environment, But Employer
May Have Illegally Retaliated."
(pgs. 49-56)
• WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
BOARD RECOGNITION PROGRAM
(pgs. 57-110)
• NEWS ARTICLES: As attached.
• COMMENTS/QUESTIONS:
•
•
•
•
(pgs. 111-112)
STAFF:
Report on Station Construction — Deputy Sprague
Chiefs Report
Other Chief Officers & Staff
BOARD
• BARGAINING GROUPS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
The Board will enter closed session to discuss events as outlined herein As provided in the Government Code, the public will not be
present during these discussions, At the end of the Closed Session the Board shall publicly report any action taken in Closed Session
(and the vote OF abstention on that act i on of every member present) in accordance viith Government Code § 54950 ET. seq.
CS-1.
(pgs. 113-114)
ANNOUNCEMENT— PRESIDENT MUNSON:
An announcement regarding the items to be discussed in Closed Session will be made prior to the
commencement of Closed Session.
CS-2.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR — GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6
Management Group Negotiations – Chief Metcalf
NCFPD MANAGEMENT GROUP
CS-3.
DISTRICT NEGOTIATORS:
CHIEF METCALF, DISTRICT COUNSEL JAMES
Non-Safety Group Negotiations – Chief Metcalf
FFA NON-SAFETY GROUP NEGOTIATORS
CS-4.
Safety Group Negotiations – Chief Metcalf
FFA SAFETY GROUP NEGOTIATORS
CS-5.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION — PRESIDENT MUNSON
AUGUST 27, 2013
PAGE 3 OF 3
ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 5:00 p.m. at North
County Fire Protection District, Scout Hut.
CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
1 certify that this Agenda was posted in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code § 54950 et. seq. The posting locations were:
[1] the entrance of North County Fire Protection District Administrative Offices, [2] Fallbrook Public Utility District Administrative Offices and [3]
the Roy Noon Meeting Hall. The Agenda was also available for review at the Office of the Board Secretary, located at located at 330 S. Main
Avenue, Fallbrook (760) 723-2012. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the District after distribution of the agenda packet,
are available for public inspection in the Office of the Board Secretary, located at 330 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook (760) 723-2012, during
normal business hours or may be found an the District website at htta://www.ncfireprotectiondistrictorq, subject la the Staffs ability to post the
documents before the meeting. The date of posting was August 21. 2013
Board Secretary Loren Stephen-Porter:
Date:
August 21, 2013
NORTH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Members of the Public may directly address the Board of Directors on
items of interest to the Public provided no action will be taken on nonagenda items. The Board President may limit comments to three
minutes per speaker (Board of Directors Operations Policy § 4.7.2.1.2).
August 27, 2013 Regular Board Meeting
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NORTH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
DEPUTY CHIEF SPRAGUE AND CHIEF METCALF
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
SUBJECT:
EMPLOYEE OATH OF OFFICE AND BADGE PINNING CEREMONY
DISCUSSION AGENDA
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Directors has approved a process of installing District employees during
regularly scheduled Board meetings. This practice provides a professional environment
for introducing the employees and their families to our organization and community.
DISCUSSION:
The following individual(s) will be present during the August 27, 2013, Regular Board
Meeting. Fire Chief Bill Metcalf will take this opportunity to administer the Oath of
Office and officiate over the Badge Pinning Ceremony.
It is the distinct pleasure of the organization to present the following individuals for
installation:
NEW EMPLOYEES
NAME
Sean Mulroy
FISCAL ANALYSIS: No
POSITION
Reserve Firefighter
fiscal impact.
SUMMARY:
It is with pleasure that the District presents the above-named for installation. Please
join us in extending a welcome into the organization.
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NORTH COUNTY. FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
B/S STEPHEN-PORTER AND CHIEF METCALF
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AUGUST 27, 2013
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM REPORT
ACTION AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board acknowledges the individuals/groups of individuals identified for recognition
during the Second Quarter of 2013.
BACKGROUND:
In 2007, the Board instituted a Program designed to recognize excellent performance by
members of the organization. On a quarterly basis, the Board selects employees to be
recognized, based on feedback received during the quarter. The District has been fortunate to
receive positive feedback on a number of employees' activities this past quarter.
FOURTH QUARTER RECOGNITION:
In the Second Quarter of 2013, the Board selected the following individuals for outstanding
efforts:
•
MAY 25, 2013 — GRANT AND FINANCE-SAVING ACTIVITIES - CAPTAIN WILSON:
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Captain Greg Wilson
•
APRIL 4, 2013: LETTER OF THANKS FROM CEP AMERICA:
Medic Amb 1194:
FF/PM Harrington
Reserve Cipolla
•
UNDATED LETTER OF THANKS FROM THE ANIMAL SANCTUARY:
FF/PM Tom Harrington
FF/PM Joe Harlin
Explorer Post 2740
•
•
UNDATED LETTER: THANKS FOR HELP WITH SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
Captain Rick Rees
Engineer Chris Mattarollo
FF/PM Nick Quinn
SUMMARY:
The Staff joins the B(
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330 S. Main Ammo • Fallbrook, California 92028-2938 • (760) 723-200,5 • Fax (760) 723-2072 • iniv.iicfireproicrtiondisirici.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RUTH HARRIS
WAYNE HOC:41X
KENNETH E MUNSON
PAUL SCHADEN
KATHLEEN THUNER
WILLIAM R MFTCALI' - Fur Chid CEO
n-rtictrAlPetclirr.arg
ROHLR1 H. JAMES - Co4u1scl
LOREN A. STEPHEN-PORTO - Board Scoria)
TO:
Board
FROM:
Loren
DATE:
May 25, 2013
SUBJECT: Recognition for Captain Greg Wilson
Pursuant to your request for a record of Captain Wilson's activities with regards to Grant
opportunities and other money-saving events for the District, please note the following:
1. He was instrumental in the District obtaining $350,000 in Assistance to
Firefighter's Grant. This funding was used to purchase new Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Motorized Gurneys and Blue Card Command
Training for the Command Staff.
2. He received $162,000 from the Indian Gaming Grant to use toward the purchase
of a new ambulance.
3. He received $20,000 toward the purchase of new rescue equipment.
4. His total grant funding for the 2012/2013 FY is approximately $500,000.
In addition, Captain Wilson continues to look for other opportunities for Grant funding for
the District.
Furthermore, Captain Wilson is spearheading the Committee that is evaluating energy
cost-saving throughout the District as it relates to utility usage, including implementation
of solar or other green alternatives.
PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF FALLBROOK, BONSALL AND RAINBOW
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erica
April 4, 2013
To
EMERGENCY PHYSICiAN PARTNERS
Brandon R. Lucore, Battalion Chief
From Bret E Ginther, MD
Re
Torn and Matt, North County Medics
First off I would like to thank you and your crew for the effective response to our
electrical fire behind our property last night. It was reassuring to witness your crew work
in an area that has seen more than a few significant fires.
I also want to take this opportunity to bring to your attention the actions of medics Tom
and Matt in truck 1194. I am remiss in recalling their last names. Last month my wife's
car broke down on the stretch of Old Hwy 395 between Reche and the 76. I sent her on
her way in a separate car while I set about repairing her car at the side of the road. I was
working on the car mindful of the traffic nearby when Tom and Matt pulled up behind me
Not only did their vehicle provide a safety block from a veering driver, they were friendly
courteous and represented themselves and your department in a professional manner
that befits the positive regard the public holds of first-responders. It was a simple gesture
that projected a proactive concern for safety and public service and I was most
appreciative and impressed.
Thank you for the services your department has provided for us on both these
occasions.
Regards,
Bret E Ginther, MD, FACEP
Quality Improvement Director, Emergency Services
Inland Valley Medical Center
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yagrook Anima( Sanctuary_
PO Box 159 Fallbrook, CA 92088 760.685.3533
Email Info©fallbroolcanimalsanctuary org Website: fallbrookanimalsanctuaryorg
A 501 (3) (C) Non-Profit Corporation TiD 26-0831296
Board Members &
Directors
Janet LuCore
Founder &
Facility Director
JaneOatrnan, Esq.
President
Chief William Metcalf
North County Fire Protection District
330 S. Main Ave
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Texanne Schaden
Secretary
Ken Munson
Treasurer
Sandra Bucidngharn
Vice President
Karen Estes
Director
Dear Chief Metcalf:
On behalf of the board of Director's of the Fallbrook Animal
Sanctuary, I would like to thank Torn Harrington, Joel Harlan and the
young men of the Fire Explorer's for their invaluable assistance at this
year's Paws in the Park event, which was held on Saturday April 20,
2013 at Live Oak Park We could not have done it without them.
Con nie Bushman
Director
Advisory Board
Menthers
Sincerely
Hon. David Merrium
Chairman, AKC
Donald BIZ DVM
Sheila Osborne
Volunteer Coordinator
_WA
Texanne Schaden
Secretary
Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary
Board of Directors
Carol Hollis
Fur Pet's Sake Manager
Phyllis Sweeney
7ertirred Grief CounselorPet Bereavement
John Buehman
Teacher, Retired
Paul Schaden
Fire Capt., Retired
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July 23, 2013
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
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THE NORTH COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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President Munson called the meeting to order at 17:00.
5
THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY CHIEF METCALF.
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ALL RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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ROLL CALL:
8
Present:
Directors Hooper, Munson, Schaden and Thuner.
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Absent:
Director Harris.
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Staff Present: Fire Chief/CEO Metcalf, Attorney James and Board Secretary Stephen-
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Porter. In the audience were: DFC Sprague, B/C Abbott and members of the public and
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Association.
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PUBLIC ACTIVITIES AGENDA
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1.
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there were any public comments regarding items not on the Agenda. There being no
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comments, the Public Comment Section was closed.
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2.
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welcomed the five new Reserves to the District, noting that several were previously Fire
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Explorers with the District. Each introduced his family and was sworn into office. Each
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Reserve had a family member present to complete the ceremony with the badge pinning.
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3.
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a review of the submitted reports, the Board nominated the following individuals/groups for
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recognition: MAY 25, 2013 — GRANT AND FINANCE-SAVING ACTIVITIES: Captain Wilson; APRIL
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4, 2013 LETTER FROM CEP AMERICA RE: VEHICLE BREAKDOWN ON THE FREEWAY: FF/PM
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Tom Harrington and RFF Matt Cipolla; UNDATED LETTER OF THANKS FROM THE ANIMAL
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SANCTUARY: FF/PM Tom Harrington, FF/PM Joe Harlin, Explorer Post 2740;
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LETTER: THANKS FOR HELP WITH SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT: Captain Rick
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Rees, Engineer Chris Mattarollo, FF/PM Nick Quinn. On a motion by Vice President
PUBLIC COMMENT: President Munson addressed the audience and inquired whether
EMPLOYEE OATH OF OFFICE AND BADGE PINNING - CHIEF METCALF: Chief Metcalf
SELECT AWARDS FOR BOARD RECOGNITION PROGRAM — B/S STEPHEN-PORTER: After
UNDATED
North County Fre Protection District
_
.
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Hooper, seconded by Director Thuner, the Board unanimously approved the recognition •
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for the abovementioned individuals/crews.
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ACTION AGENDA
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CONSENT ITEMS:
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4.
REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JUNE 2013
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5.
REVIEW AND ACCEPT FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JUNE 2013
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6.
REVIEW AND ACCEPT POLICIES & PROCEDURES
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7.
REVIEW AND ACCEPT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION REPORT
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8.
REVIEW AND ACCEPT EMERGENCY SERVICE OVERTIME TRACKING REPORT FOR THE
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FOURTH QUARTER 2012/2013:
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President Munson inquired whether there were any questions on Items 4-8. Brief
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discussion ensued regarding the Social Media Policy. There being no further discussion,
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President Munson asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. On a motion by
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Director Thuner to approve Consent Items 4-8, which was seconded by Director Schaden,
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the motion to approve Consent Items 4-8 passed unanimously.
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ACTION ITEMS:
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9.
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UPDATED FIRE PREVENTION FEES AND ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION 2013-01 — CHIEF METCALF:
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Chief Metcalf presented the updated Fee Schedule to the Board, noting the only change in
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the schedule is for the inclusion of Pre-Licensing of Residential Facilities, which requires
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considerable FP personnel time. Chief Metcalf noted that the fee rates were not raised
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globally to 2013 costs, in consideration of the continuing economic difficulties. Upon a
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motion by Director Thuner, which was seconded by Vice President Hooper, the Board
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unanimously approved Ordinance 2013-01 and the associated Fee Schedule, to be
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effective October 1, 2013.
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10.
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ESTABLISHMENT OF EQUIPMENT PLAN FOR THE FEE MITIGATION PROGRAM WITH ADOPTION OF
PUBLIC HEARING DATE/TIME CERTAIN JULY 23 2013 AT 5:15 P.M. — FOR ADOPTION OF
PUBLIC HEARING DATE/TIME CERTAIN JULY 23 2013 AT 5:25 P.M. ^ FOR
TM nr nhirwfAra —Dam dm- Iliaafinn Ulm do.
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RESOLUTION 2013-08 — CHIEF METCALF: Chief Metcalf presented the Plan and Resolution
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to the Board outlining the Fire Mitigation Program and Plan and the District's compliance.
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Chief Metcalf noted the District remains upside down in the program, so rather than add
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new projects; the District will continue to pay back monies spent. On a motion by Vice
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President Hooper, seconded by Director Thuner, the Board unanimously approved
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Resolution 2013-08 with the following roll call votes: Ayes: Directors Hooper, Munson,
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Schaden and Thuner; Noes: None; Absent: Director Harris.
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DISCUSSION AGENDA
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There are no Discussion Agenda Items for the July 23, 2013 Board meeting.
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STANDING DISCUSSION ITEMS:
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•
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Time Off: Potential Pitfalls for the Unwary." Brief discussion ensued regarding the
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responsibilities related to Comp Time. This is informational only, no action required.
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o
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required.
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performance by CaIPERS. Chief Metcalf noted that the implementation of the ACA has
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been delayed for one year, during which time the District will continue to seek guidance to
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be prepared for its implementation on the required date. This is informational only, no
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action required.
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a COMMENTS:
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT: Counsel James presented his letter "Compensatory
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: No discussion. Informational only, no action
NEWS ARTICLES: Brief discussion ensued regarding articles, including the 12.5%
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STAFF REPORTS/UPDATES:
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UPDATE ON STATION CONSTRUCTION: Deputy Chief Sprague informed the Board the
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District continues to seek an appropriate lender to proceed with Station 5 construction. He
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has no definitive report to the Board at this meeting, but hopes to have a plan by the
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August meeting. Brief discussion ensued regarding lending options. This is informational
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only, no action required.
North County Are Protection District
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BILL METCALF, FIRE CHIEF/CEO:
Chief Metcalf discussed the recent celebratory
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events, noting that the Explorer Post provided great support at the 4th of July celebration.
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He lauded the efforts of the Historical Society for their presentation of The Tribute to
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Firefighters, noting there was a large turnout of present and past firefighters. Chief Metcalf
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gave an overview of the developer activities, noting the progress on particular
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developments. The new ambulance has been delivered and is expected to be in service
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shortly. In addition, the Stryker gurneys have been received and are being readied for
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use. The District also did well with the SCBA purchase, which allowed them to buy
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additional units and purchase RIC bags, with three bags being donated by the vendor.
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Informational only, no action required.
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CHIEF OFFICERS: CHIEF ABBOTT: Chief
Abbott informed the Board that he had
recently received a survey of ambulance fees and the District is in the middle of the fee
ranges. Because of this, no ambulance fee increase will be proposed this year.
BOARD: DIRECTOR THUNER: Director
Thuner attended and enjoyed the salute by the
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Historical Society. All attendees agreed it was well presented and received. DISTRICT
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COUNSEL JAMES: District
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ended his term as the President of the Fal'brook Rotary and he represented both the
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District and the Rotary in an exemplary manner. PRESIDENT MUNSON: President Munson
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congratulated Chief Metcalf on his upcoming installation to !AFC presidency.
Counsel James informed the Board that B/C Abbott had just
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BARGAINING GROUPS: No
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PUBLIC COMMENT: No
comments.
comments.
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CLOSED SESSION
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OPENING CLOSED SESSION:
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At 5:35 p.m., President Munson inquired whether there was a motion to adjourn to Closed
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Session. There being no objection, the Open Session was closed and a short break
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ensued after the reading of the Closed Session Items. At 5:45 p.m., the Board entered
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Closed Session to hear:
North County Fire Protection Distnct
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116
CS-1. ANNOUNCEMENT — PRESIDENT MUNSON: An announcement regarding the items to be
117
118
discussed in Closed Session will be made prior to the commencement of Closed Session.
CS-2.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR — GOVERNMENT CODE
119
MANAGEMENT GROUP NEGOTIATIONS—CHIEF METCALF:
120
4 54957.6 -
121
CHIEF METCALF,
122
DISTRICT COUNSEL JAMES
123
CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR — GOVERNMENT CODE 4 54957.6 - NON-
124
SAFETY GROUP NEGOTIATIONS — CHIEF METCALF:
125
126
CHIEF METCALF,
127
128
CS-4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR — GOVERNMENT CODE 4 54957.6 - SAFETY
129
GROUP NEGOTIATIONS — CHIEF METCALF:
130
131
CHIEF METCALF,
132
133
CS-5. EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE — GOVERNMENT CODE 4 54957 - CHIEF METCALF:
134
135
136
CS-6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION — PRESIDENT MUNSON:
137
REOPENING OPEN SESSION:
138
On a motion by Director Thuner, which was seconded by Director Schaden and which
139
passed unanimously, the Board returned Open Session at 5:50 p.m., the following items
140
were reported out to the public:
141
CS-2.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR — GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957.6 -
142
MANAGEMENT GROUP NEGOTIATIONS — CHIEF METCALF:
143
144
CHIEF METCALF,
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145
146
No reportable action.
147
CS-3.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – GOVERNMENT CODE §
148
SAFETY GROUP NEGOTIATIONS – CHIEF METCALF:
149
150
54957.6 - NON-
CHIEF METCALF,
151
152
CS-4.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – GOVERNMENT CODE §
153
GROUP NEGOTIATIONS – CHIEF METCALF:
154
155
54957.6 - SAFETY
CHIEF METCALF,
156
157
CS-5.
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE – GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957 - CHIEF METCALF:
158
159
160
CS-6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION — PRESIDENT MUNSON:
161
No reportable action on any matter.
162
163
ADJOURNMENT
164
A motion was made at 5:55 p.m. by Director Thuner and seconded by Director Schaden to
165
adjourn the meeting and reconvene on August 27, 2012, at 17:00. The motion carried
166
unanimously.
167
Respectfully submitted,
168
169
170
Loren Stephen-Porter
171
Board Secretary
172
Minutes approved at the Board of Director's Meeting on:
August 27, 2013
173
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NORTH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION - BUDGET & FINANCE
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
DEPUTY CHIEF SPRAGUE, KIMBERLY MAXWELL AND CHIEF METCALF
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
REVENUE & EXPENDITURES AS OF JULY 31, 2013 (8%)
SUBJECT:
FALLBROOK DIVISION
Budgeted
Revenue Sources
Property Taxes
Collected
Over/Under
%of Budget
11,459,500
0
(11,459,500)
1,125,000
123,595
(1,001,405)
10.99%
Prevention Fees
35,000
8,511
(26,489)
24.32%
(68,700)
6.40%
Ambulance
0.00%
Tower Lease Agreements
73,400
4,700
Other Revenue Sources
80,000
9,820
(70,180)
12.28%
Interest
20,000
392
(19,608)
1.96%
Rainbow Div Admin Fees
25,000
2,083
(22,917)
8.33%
Cost Recovery - net
30,500
3,832
(26,668)
12.56%
Donations & Grants
62,000
150
(81 ,850)
0.24%
125,000
0
(125,000)
0.00%
1,939,000
1,939,000
0
0.00%
0
2,326
2,326
0.00%
771,027
771,027
0
7,741
7,741
0
Mitigation Fees & Interest
Transfers from Station 5 Loan
Reimbursements
Transfer from Reserves
General Fund Rollover - FY 12/13
Total Revenue:
15,753,168
Expenditures YTD thru 07/31/20 13
15,753,168
2,873,177 _
Budgeted
Revenue over Expenditures
Spent
I
0.00%
(12,879,991)t
18.24%
Over/Under % of Budget
1,200,784
I
0.00%,
14,552,384
7.62%
1,672,394 I
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RAINBOW DIVISION
Revenue Sources
Budgeted
Collected
Over/Under
%of Budget
195,000
o
(195,000)
Other Revenue Sources - Inc grants
24,850
0
(24,850)
Transfer from Reserves
90,185
90,185
0
0.00%
General Fund Rollover - FY12/13
23,000
23,000
0
0.00%
Property Taxes
Mitigation Fees & Interest
1,025
Total Revenue:
0
334,060
I
Expenditures YTD thru 07/31/2013
Revenue over Expenditures
113,185
Budgeted
334,060
II
Spent
0.00%
(1,025)
0.00%
(220,875)
33.88%
Over/Under %of Budget
30,167
1
0.00%
83,018 1
(303,893)
9.03%
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MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
July 31, 2013
BALANCE
INTEREST
FALLBROOK
County of San Diego/General Fund
935,822
RATE
0.01%
Operating*
County of San Diego/Capital Reserve
368,486
0.01%
Capital Reserves*
County of San Diego/Fire Mitigation Fund
583,827
0.01%
Mitigation Fees*
18,710
0.24%
LAIF
Workers' Comp JPA
444,831
0.11%
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Bank of America/PASIS
167,384
0.01%
500
0.00%
148,635
0.70%
5,933
0.67%
148,776
0.69%
150,950
2,973,856
0.65%
County of San Diego/General Fund
172,874
0.01%
Operating*
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178,802
0.01%
Mitigation*
500
0.00%
Local Agency Investment Fund
Petty Cash
First National/Benefit Fund
First National/Payroll
First National/Accounts Payable
First National/Accounts Receivable
TOTAL $
RAINBOW
Petty Cash
TOTAL $
352,175
* COUNTY STATEMENTS NOT RECEIVED IN TIME FOR REPORT
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For the Month Ending July 31, 2013
loly
Account
Actual
2014
Actual
2014
Annual Budget
Amount
Remaining
% Used
District Aden Iola ration
00-1010-5010-14-000
00401.0415400.000
00.101.0.5170-72.0-10
oo-in1 0-518043-000
00-10144180-84-000
00-1010-5190404100
00-1014-5230.30400
00-101-04230-314300
00-101-0-5230-324830
00-10144340-00-000
00401-0-5340-01-000
Board Members
Memberships/Subscriptions
Office Supplies
Legal Fees
Negotiations/Labor
Advertising/Legal Notices
Employee Recognition
Meetings and Travel
Community Relations
Taxes and Assessments
LAFCO Assessment Fm
Total District Administration
5600.00
5600.00
1,275.00
2,002.97
1,275.00
2,002 97
54,900.00
6,419.00
2,000.00
8,725.00
1,997.03
2,500.00
5,000.00
6,600.00
150.00
162.250.68
1I7:
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091
13%
50%
0%
0%
-2%
01:
0%
100%
749_32
8,225.00
749.32
8.225.00
55,300.00
6,419.00
2.000.00
10,000.00
4,000.00
2,500.00
5,000.00
6.300.00
15(1.00
163,000.00
8,223.00
12.752.29
12.752.29
213,294.00
200,541.71
6%
13,343.713
10,93492
5.609,16
4,635.92
4,65170
3.605.16
13,343.70
10,934.92
5,609.16
4,635.92
4,652,70
3,605.16
117,466.26
16,116.16
10,522.98
666.00
117,466.26
16,116.16
10.522.98
666.00
341,012.67
3.408.78
341,012.67
3,408.78
3351
1,585.00
30.01
33.51
1,5115.00
30.01
221.40
221,40
13,885.43
13,885.43
27000
7,3/13.81
270.00
7,383.81
160,12430
131,219.08
67,309.114
58,1811.08
55,832 30
43,261.84
500.00
162,533 74
173,347.84
159,947.02
7,134.00
2,000.00
72,000.00
258087 33
51,391.22
3,000.00
1,96649
915.00
769.99
4,500.00
2,700.00
2,028.60
11.000.00
68,114 57
3,000.00
15,730.00
77,616.19
500.00
7,257.00
7257.00
30.00
30.00
173,46800
142,154.00
72.919.00
62.816.00
60,485.00
46,867410
500.00
280,000.00
189,464.00
170,470.00
7,800.00
2.000.00
72,000.00
600,000.00
54,800.00
3,000.00
2,000.00
2,500,00
80000
4,500.00
2,700.041
2,250.00
11,000.00
82,000.00
3,000,00
16,000.00
85,000.00
500.00
7.25700
3,500,00
20,000.00
9,500,00
7,000,00
5,000.00
4,000.00
11,550.00
6,050.00
8,000.00
73,000.00
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7%
8T:
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01:
427.
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95.
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21:
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07.
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Admlabtralion
00402-0-5010-01.003
00-1024-501041-004
00-102-04010431405
00-1020-5010-01-006
00-102-0-5010-01407
00-102-0-5010-01-025
00-1024-5010-064881
00-1024-5010-16-000
00-102-0-5010-004300
00-1024503040000
00-102-04030-45-000
00-102-0-50541410-000
00-102-0-507000-000
00-1011-0-5100-42-000
00-102-0413046-000
00-10244140-01-000
00-102-0-5145-00-000
00.102-0-5150-04000
00-102-0-5170-71400
00402-0-5170-72000
00-102-0-5170-73400
00.1020-5170-74400
00-102-0-518041-000
00-102-0-5180-83400
00.1020-5180-64-000
00-10244180-85400
00-102.0-5200-00-000
00-1020-5211-01400
00.1020-5230-19400
00402-0-5230-304100
110-10241-5230-37-000
00-1020-5230-38-000
00-102-0-5230-39-000
00-102.0.523040-000
00-102-0-513049-000
00-11)2-o-5260-23-o00
no- 1 cr24.526o-2-4-con
00-102 -a5:60-25-00(1
00.102.0-5260.26-000
CEO/Fire Chief
Deputy Chief
Executive Assistant
Finance Specialist
Payroll Specialist
Administrative Specialist
Overtime/Admit'
AIL &St Reimbursement
Retirement
Flexible Plan Insurance
Medicare TCIA.
L1ni forms
Ambulance Billing
Worker's Compensation Ins.
Structures & Grounds
Personnel JP A-Acadetny
Personnel Recruitment
Memberships/Subsuiptions
Bank Fees
Office Supplies
Postage
Printing
Auditon
Computer Summit
Computer Training
Computer 1111nIAare'Sa P0S ore
Rents and Lairs - Equipment
Office Furniture/Ergonomics
Trauma Intervention program
Employee Recognition
Physicals/Wellness Program
Professional Dm clumnern
Employee Asst. Program
Formal EllucatMn
PERS Medical Admits Fen
Water
Sewer
Trash
Gas a Electric
3500.00
19,970 00
9,500.00
6.280.00
5,000,00
3.r..3.72
11,550.110
6,030.00
8,000.00
73,000 00
720,00
720.00
27628
276.28
563,666.85
563,666.85
2,305,1150.00
1,742.183.15
24%
Division Chief
Fire Protection Specialists
Fire Services Ass011ydrattl Maim
Overtirne/Admin
Ovenime/Fire & Anon
Retirement
Social Security Tax
Flexible Plan bouraree
Medicare Tax
Unifootts
Hydrants
Memberships/Subscriptions
Fire Safety Council
CERT Program
Materials,Public Education
Investigative Supplieutquip
Professional Development
10,256.92
13,005.76
228.00
568.56
10,156.92
13,005./6
228.00
568.56
8,822.94
8,822.94
3,481.52
34030
5,481.52
340.50
123,083.08
190,53514
7,77100
3,431.44
4,000.00
118,907.06
1,000.00
73,933.48
4.999.50
2,500.00
12,697.50
3,556.56
1,000.00
2.200.00
111134.50
3,000.00
7,850.00
85.
65.
3%
145.
0%
7%
Ms
71s
6%
05.
-61i
4%
0%
M.
Tali Fire Prevention
Total Administration
Fire Prevention
00-103-0-5010.01-009
00-103-0401041422
00-1111-0-51310-24400
00403-0-5010-06-000
00-103-0401047-000
00-10144020404810
00.103-05030-08.0110
00.103-0.5030-40-000
00-103-040304 S.000
00-103-0-5050-00-000
00-103-0-5120-56-000
00-103-04150-00-000
00-103-41-5230-30-000
00403-0-5230.31000
00-103-0.5230-32.000
00-103-0-5230-35-000
00-103-0-5230-38400
1,165.50
1.165.50
150.00
150.00
131240.00
20153100
8,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
127,730.00
1,000.00
79.415.00
5,340.00
2,500.00
1200000
3,70000
1,000,00
2200.00
15,000.00
3,000.00
8,000,00
_
39,465.64
39.4611,64
613,756.00
57{290.36
Division Chief/Operations
Battalion Chiefs
Captains/Caposin Medics
Engineers/Engineer Medics
Firelighters/FF Medics
10,256.92
26,74313
103,910.48
87,672.06
116,651.48
10,256.91
26,74313
103,910.48
87,672.06
116,651,48
133240,00
3-1405.00
1,35295.00
1,179,917.00
1,499,047,00
123,083.08
317,461 77
1248.484,52
1,092,24494
1,382.395.52
(697.50)
143.44
(697,50)
143.44
8.,...
0%
21.
Emergency Servkes
00-104-0.5010.0 1-007
00-1040-5010-01-010
00-104-0-501041411
00-104-0-5010-01-012
00-1044-501041-013
8.1
8%
8.,.
7%
87.
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North County Fire Pmtertian District
For lire Month Ending July 31, 2013
July
Actual
Account
00-104-0-5010-03-000
00.104-0-3010-02-000
00-104-0-5010-05000
00-104-0-5010-07000
00-104-0-3010-09400
00.104-0-5010-15-000
00-104-0-5010.16-000
00-104-0-5020-00-000
00.104-04030.40000
00-104-0-503045-000
00-104-0-5050-00-000
00-104-0-5080-00-000
00-104-0-3090.21.000
00-104-0-5090-22.000
00.104-0-5100-14-000
00-104-0-5120-12-000
00-104.0-5125-00-000
00-104-0-5150-00-000
00- I 04-0.5221410-000
00-104-0-5223-00-000
00-104-0-5230-38-000
Overtime Promotional Testing
FLS A 56 Hour AdjsUrrt.
Overtime/AFAR. Callback
Oveninse/AdminfOther
Overtime - Replacement
Overtime • Fae Callback
Holiday Time Adjusunau
Retirement
Flexible Plan Insurance
Medicare Tax
Uniforms
finer Incident Meals & Provisions
Kiicherelanhorial Supplies
Laundrylinen Supply
FacilityNehicles-baurance
Firefighting Equipment
Map Maintenance Program
Memberships,'Subscriptions
Safety Equipment
Diaster Preparedness
Total Emergency Services
8.726.50
200.23
1.08191
84,774.50
56.03
15,181.12
136,781.53
70,614,74
7,416.37
1,044.45
2014
Athol
8,726.50
21)0.23
1,081 91
84,77430
56.03
15,181 12
136,7111,33
70,614.74
7,416,37
1,044,45
94.37
94.37
67,094.15
67,094 15
(264,527.117)
F264,527.87)
473,772.20
473,772.20
2014
Annual Bodge*
Amount
Remaining
% Used
0%
53,000.00
114,077.00
3,000.00
20,000.00
720,000.00
2.000310
1911,463.00
1,798,617.00
988,876.00
68,000.00
38,400.00
1,000.00
12,000310
1.800.00
72,000.00
42,500.00
30,000.00
985.00
47,000,00
1,500.00
4,000.00
33.000.00
105,350.50
2,799.77
18,918.09
635,223.50
1,943.97
183,281.88
1.661,835.47
60.583.63
37.35535
1,000.00
11,905.63
1,800.00
4,905.85
42,300.00
30.000.00
985.00
311.527.87
1,500.00
4,000.00
•863%
01:
0%
8.676,122.00
1.202.149.111
5%
5,000,00
6,000.00
99,500.00
600.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
5,000.00
11,000,00
7,000.00
1,500.00
6,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
53,733.01
600.00
1,000.00
1.500,00
5,000.00
11,000.00
7,000.00
1,500.00
6.1300.00
014
01.
46%
918.261.26
11%
7%
5%
12%
3%
5%
81.
7%
11%
3%
1:11:
1%
05:
93%
01.
0%
01:
Emergency Med Sen kcs
00.105-0-5010-06.000
00-105-04010-07-000
00-10504140-00-000
00-105-0.5150-00-000
00-105-0-5221-00.000
00.105-0.5230.32.000
00.105-0-5230.34-000
00-10541-5230-35-000
00.105415230-36-000
00-105-0-5230-37-000
00.105-0-5230-38-000
Overtime/Admin./Other
EMS Training
Medical Supplies/Equipment
Membersbirn/Subseriptions
Personal Protective Equip
Material
Medical Licensing & Cat
Defib &faint & Maim Agmni
Eta Data Agnint/hlaint
Equipment hlaimentner
45,766,99
45,766.99
01.
0%
01:
0%
0%
0%
0%
45.766,99
45.766.99
144.100.00
98.333.01
32%
Regular Sabries
ELSA 53/56 Hour Adjustment
OvertimelAdm in-Resen es
Drills & Training
OvertimaAdmin-Explorars
Explorer Drills & Training
Rein-merit
Social Saudi, Tax
Medicare Tax
Explorer Uniforms
Ex plarer[Materials At Equip
Medical & Pre.Ernp Exams
10,013 75
5,248.51
58 58
3,302.25
113,013.75
548.51
58.58
3,302.25
173.98623
2,798,80
284.67
281.22
0%
6%
211%
101.
0%
59.50
5930
1,441.42
4,097.75
4,000.00
3.00000
45.921.20
715.33
2.4111.78
4,700.00
1,300.00
940.50
500.00
55:
52%
.1%
44%
2,798.80
284.67
281 22
114,000.00
10,000.00
1.500,00
7,500.00
4,000.00
3.000.00
48,720.00
1,000.00
2,700,00
4,700.00
1,300.00
1,000.00
500.00
Total Resin sa
22,047-28
22,047,211
269.920.00
247,072.72
1%
50.56
5,544.81
119 97
50.56
5.54-1.81
119 97
500.00
500.00
549.44
42,455 19
11,880.03
12.187.00
25.000 00
1,300.00
500.00
12%
1%
0%
0%
25%
0%
2,973 50
2,973.50
600.00
48,000 00
12,000.00
12.1117.00
25,000.00
2.000.00
500.00
36,000.00
250.00
233,67100
250.00
233.672.00
5%
0%
0%
Total Emergency Med Svcs
Reserves
00-106-0-5010-01-000
00- 106-0-5010-02-000
00-10641-5010-06-000
00.106-04010-134100
00.106-0.501044-000
00-106-0-501045-000
00-106-0-51120-00.000
00-106-0-5030.08-000
00-106-0-5030-45-000
00.10641-5050.00.000
00-106.0.5120.1 2-000
00-106-04180412-000
00-106-0-5230-38-000
4,751.49
0%
6%
0%
Cocensurleatione
004 07415060.26-000
00-107-0.5060-27-000
00-107-0-5060-29-000
00-107.0-5060.30-000
00-1111-0-5120-52-000
00-107-0-3120-54-000
00.107-0-512046-0011
00-107-0-5120-69-000
00-107-0-5150-00-000
00-107.0418me-paa
Patio'
TelephoneiCabk TV/1P Tek
Airtime for Sprint & Verizon Cards
MDC & AVL Mulct Costs
Radios/Parts & Service
Alarm Services & Supplies
T-1 Phone Line ,Maimenance
RCS 800 MHZ Maint. Fee
hlemberships'Subscriptions
Dismach Sere km
Total Commonicalkets
33,026.50
r.
9,188414
9.188.84
370.209.00
361.020.16
2%
6,145 16
5,023.62
6,145.16
5,023.62
19.887.00
65341.00
73.741.84
60283.38
500.00
51,737.05
7,980.76
1,986.211
300.00
3,200.00
8,425.00
61.762 05
105.323 13
8ti
KS.
0%
8%
21%
10%
016
111.
2%
53.
Shop/Maintenance
00.108-0-5010-01-018
00-105-0-5010-01-0.29
04108-0-501006-000
04108.0.5020.00.000
00408-0-5030-10-000
00-108-0-5030.45-000
00.108-0-5050-004300
00-101141509022-000
00-106-0-5090-53-000
00-108-0-5 I 2042-000
00.108-0-5120434300
Mechanic III
Mechanic 11
Chertime/Adinin
Retirement
Flexible Plan insurance
Medicare Tax
Uniforms
Lsundryilinen Supplies
Flamm Disposal & Permits
Parts & Accessories
Fuel
4,312.95
2,06724
213 72
4,312.95
2,067.24
213.72
175.00
3237.95
9,674.87
3.237.95
9,674.87
175.00
500.00
56,050.00
10,048.00
2,200.00
300.00
300.00
8,600.00
65,000,00
115,00000
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North County Fur Protection District
Fur the Month Ending July 31, 2013
July
Mitsui
Account
00-101.0512044-000
00-108-0.5120-59-000
00-108-0-5150-00400
00-1084-5220-00-000
00-108-0.5230-38-000
Oils & Lulnicants
Sublet Repairs
him bins hipsiS ubseri pc ions
Small Toalsthlinor Equipment
Pmfenional Development
2014
Actual
1014
Annual Bided
Acacia'
R&M:1410111g
% Used
55.500.00
22,000,00
200.00
4,000.00
1600.00
55,500.00
21,660.00
200.00
3,842.511
3,600.00
05.
2%
05.
45.
03:
31347.93
441.392-00
.110,044.07
7%
2395.62
2,295.62
480.00
480,00
56,000.00
500,00
6,000.00
33,000.00
10.800.00
53.704 38
500.00
5.520.00
33,000.00
10,800.00
4%
01:
8%
08.
05.
Tols1 Trainhm
2,775.61
2.770.62
106300,00
10332131
3%
ALIO Subtotal
51,110.7113.1.41
51.208.783.44
513.140943.00
511,940.159-36
9%
102,739.00
12 939,000310
—.,...—..
2.121.739.00
181.739.00
1.939.000.00
0%
04.
2.121.739.00
0%
313,262402.60
S11.001.090.30
5%
340.00
340.00
137.42
157.42
31.347,93
Overtime Training
hlembershitu/Subseriptions
Training Ntatcriab
Professiunal Development
Formal Educaiion
Total ShapItlaintemmte
Training
00-1090-5010-074300
00-1090-5150-00-000
00-109-0-3230-211-000
00-109.04230-38-000
00-109-0-5230-39-000
General Food Rescue
Cunha! Esprnse
00-200-0-5500-55-001
00-200.04500-55-000
Station 3 Loan Payment
Station 5 Construction
Total Capital Equipment
GRAND TOTAL
51.200.703.64
51,200.7113.61
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North County Fins Prole:ton Daunt
Fee the Month Ending July 31. 2013
July
Actual
Account
2014
Actual
2914
et
Amount
Remaining
% Used
Rainbow General Fund
11-000-0-5010-09-00
11-000-0-5050-00-00
11-000-0-5060.27-00
114004-5080.-amo
11-000-0-5100-42-00
1I-000-0-5100-44-00
11-000-0-5120-52-00
I I -000-0-5120-54430
11-000-0-5120-69-00
11-000.0.5130-00-00
11 -000-0-5170-72-00
11-000-0-5180-91-00
1 1-0004-5220-00.00
11-000-0-5221-00-00
11-000-0.5230-30-00
1i-000-0-5230-37.00
11 -000-0-5240-38-00
11-000-0-5260-23-00
11-000-0-5260-26-00
11-000-0-5270-00-00
11-000-0-5340-00.00
11-000-0-5400.00-00
Salary
Uniforms
Telephone & Pagers
Enters Inc Meals & Pro% isio
Workers Comp Insurance
FacilityNehicie Insurance
Repair Pans & Service
Motor Fuels & Lubricants
RCS 800 hfitz Maint Fee
Structures & Grounds
Office Expense
Unscheduled Expenses
Small Tools & Minor Equip.
Safety Equipmenl
Employee Recognition Prog
Physicals/Wellness Program
Water
Gas & Electric
Follbrook Services
Taxes & Assessments
Contingency Fund
Total G
I Fund
22.20
22.20
26,800.00
26,800 00
558.74
689.00
558.74
689.00
2,083.33
13.56
2,08333
13.56
30,166.83
30,166.83
5600.00
2,000.00
2.800.00
4,000.00
15,200.00
26,800.00
10,000,00
13,000.00
8,300.00
5,000.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
4,000,00
10,000.00
4,700.00
7,500.00
7,500.00
1,50000
5,000 00
25.000 00
2,75000
12,550.00
5600.00
2,000.00
2,777.80
4,000.00
15,200.00
10,000.00
12,441.26
7,611.00
5,000.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
4 .000 .00
10,000.00
4.700.00
7,500.00
7,500.00
1,500.00
5,000.00
22,916.67
2,736.44
12.550 00
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
100%
0%
4%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0•/
0%
8%
0%
0%
170,700.00
140,533.17
18%
5,000.00
5,000.00
Rainbow Capital Fund
11-200-0-5370-00-38
11-200-0-5370-00-38
11-200-0-5420-00-00
1 I.200-0-5500-02.00
Equipment Replacement
Tools & Equipment
Vehicle Reserve
Station Remodel
5,000.00
5,000.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
0%
0%
0%
118360.00
118.360,00
4W.
Total Capital Fund
163,360.00
163,360.00
0!'.
5334,060.00
5303,893.17
9- .
GRAND TOTA L
530,166.83
530,166.83
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ti
4..
Page 26
NORTH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
FIRE CHIEF/CEO
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
SUBJECT:
STANDING ITEM: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. None.
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NORTH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
CHIEF METCALF
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
SUBJECT: 2014 CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE (CSDA) & EXPERT TEAM
PARTICIPATION
ACTION AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION:
The Board of Directors and District Staff has an opportunity to participate in various CSDA
Committees and Teams. The Board should determine if members wish to be a participant in any of
these areas.
• If no, no further action is required .
• If yes, then a motion to submit the individual interest form will be required.
BACKGROUND:
The North County Fire Protection District is a member agency in the California Special District
Association (CSDA). As a member agency, the District Directors and Staff have the opportunity
to participate in the various Committees and Expert Feedback Teams for CSDA. This
involvement is voluntary and the Association does not reimburse for any expenses incurred
from this participation. Although CSDA is committed to keeping travel costs at a minimum, with
a significant amount of work accomplished through conference calls, faxes and email. most
Committees meet at least twice a year in person. Participation must be authorized by either the
Fire Chief/CEO or Board President. October 18, 2013 is the deadline for interest submission.
DISCUSSION:
CSDA is looking for volunteers to participant in six of its standing Committees. Commitment for
participation varies with the each Committee as outlined in the attachments. Most Committees
meet at least twice annually, usually in Sacramento. CSDA is seeking individuals to serve on
their Audit; Education; Elections & Bylaws; Fiscal; Membership & Recruitment and Legislative
Committees.
In addition, CSDA is seeking participation on seven Expert Feedback Teams. with the
expectation of providing feedback on how new laws may impact special districts. CSDA is
asking for those individuals with experience to serve on the Budget, Finance & Taxation:
Environmental Sustainability; Formation & Reorganization; Human Resources & Personnel;
Legal; Public Works & Contracting and Transparency & Accountability Teams. No travel will be
required for these Teams with individuals being contacted mainly through emails.
FISCAL ANALYSIS: Uncertain, would depend on the number of meetings for Committee
members.
SUMMARY: Staff has no recommendation on individual participation.
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California Special
Districts Association
MEI D
A
Districts Stronger Together
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 14, 2013
TO:
CSDA Members (Board and Staff)
FROM:
Stanley Caldwell, CSDA President
Neil McCormick, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 2014 CSDA Committee & Expert Feedback Team Participation
CSDA's strength and effectiveness as an organization is directly related to our ability to involve the
member district/agency Board members and staff in the work of the Association. The talents and energy
that both groups bring to CSDA and to the issues that concern special districts in California through active
involvement are critical components of CSDA's success.
With this in mind, we are asking for volunteers from your district (staff and/or Board members) to participate
and contribute on one or more of our committees and/or expert feedback teams to assist in shaping CSDA.
If you or any others from your district would like to become even more involved as a member of CSDA,
please review and complete the form included with this letter. Committees need dedicated participants who
are able to expend the time to provide their expertise in directing the activities and policies of CSDA. CSDA
does not reimburse for committee related travel expenses.
In regard to CSDA's Expert Feedback Teams, when a need for feedback arises on a particular policy
matter, CSDA legislative staff will send an e-mail to an expert feedback team asking for its input. Team
members need only reply with their thoughts, opinions and experiences. The workload of a team member
will ultimately be what he or she makes of it. Team members will not be required to travel; they should
expect to receive a handful of e-mails each month and on rare occasions they may be contacted by phone.
Please return the attached form by October 18, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. The selection and ratification of
CSDA's 2014 committees will take place in November and selected participants will be notified by the end
of November 2013. Committee participation begins in January 2014.
Thank you for your continued support of CSDAI
California Special Districts Associations
1112 I Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Toll Free: 877.924-CSDA (2732)
Phone: 916-442-7887
Fax: 916-442-7889
A proud California Special Districts Alliance partner
Special District Risk Management Authority CSDA Finance Corporation
Toll Free: 800-537-7790
Toll Free: 877-924-CSDA (27321
ax: 916-442-7889
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California Special
D A
Districts Stronger Together
2014 COMMITTEE AND EXPERT FEEDBACK TEAM
INTEREST FORM
Please make additional copies for each participant.
Please Use Actual Contact Information where you can be reached
Name:
Title/Position:
District/Organization:
District Address:
Personal Address:
Telephone:(District)
(Contact):
Fax (District):
(Contact):
E-mail:
COMMITTEES: We hope your District will participate in one or more of CSDA's committees. The CSDA
Board of Directors encourages the participation of member agencies and Business Affiliates on CSDA's
committees. As space is limited, please choose more than one committee which you would like to participate
on, and please rank according to preference: 1 = 1st choice; 2 = 2nd choice; 3 = 3rd choice
if we are able to place you on more than one committee, how many committees would you like to serve on?
(maximum 3)
NOTE: All committees meet in person at least twice annually. Committees generally meet in
Sacramento, however locations may vary.
Audit Committee: Responsible for maintaining and updating internal controls. Provides guidance to
auditors regarding possible audit and fraud risks. Commitment: Meets with auditors prior to the
commencement of the audit, when audit is completed and possibly one meeting during the auditing
process. Financial experience preferred.
Education Committee: Plans, organizes and directs the professional development and
events for CSDA. Commitment: Meets at least twice annually.
Elections & Bylaws Committee: Conducts annual elections and occasionally reviews bylaws upon
request of the CSDA Board, members or as needed. Commitment: Minimum of one meeting in
Sacramento.
Fiscal Committee: Oversees the financial direction of the organization including budget review and
implementation. Commitment: Meets at least three times annually. Financial experience preferred.
Membership & Recruitment Committee: Responsible for recruitment of new members, member
retention, development of new member benefits and review of current programs. Commitment: Meets
at least twice flr."
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Legislative Committee (space Is limited): Develops CSDA's legislative agenda; reviews, directs and
assists with legislative/public policy issues. Commitment: Meets six times a year in Sacramento.
Attending CSDA's Special District Legislative Days (May 20-21) and Annual Conference (September
29-October 2) is expected if you serve on this committee. All selected 2014 members will be invited to
join the 2013 committee members and CSDA staff fora legislative planning session on November 15,
2013.
Each Legislative Committee member will be assigned to 1 to 2 working groups. Please rank from 1 to 8
which working groups you are interested in participating irr
Budget, Finance & Taxation Working Group
Environmental SustaInability Working Group
Formation & Reorganization Working Group
Human Resources & Personnel Working Group
Public Works & Contracting Working Group
Transparency & Accountability Working Group
I am interested In participating on _
(1 or 2) Legislative Committee working groups
Alternative Option: Legislative Distribution List - Because seats are limited an the
Legislative Committee, CSDA has created an alternative option whereby members can receive the
same legislative information via email that Legislative Committee members receive. Members on this
list may provide input by responding to the legislative staff by email. Select this option instead of the
Legislative Committee if you are unable to meet the requirements of serving on the Legislative
Committee.
EXPERT FEEDBACK TEAMS: In order for CSDA to quickly and effectively gauge the impact new laws may
have on special districts we depend on the expertise of the people who are directly impacted in the field. If
you have firsthand experience in one or more of the areas below, please join CSDA's Expert Feedback Team.
_ Budget, Finance & Taxation. Assessments; Bankruptcy: Bonds; Mandates; Melio-Roos; Property
Tax Allocations; Public Financing; Prop 218; Redevelopment; Speciai Taxes
Environmental Sustainability: CEQA, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Renewable Energy; SB 375
Formation & Reorganization: Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg; Consolidation; Dissolution, LAFCO;
MSR; SOI
Human Resources & Personnel: Health and Other Benefits; Industrial Safety; Labor; Public
Retirement; Workers' Compensation and Other Insurance
Legal: General legal matters affecting special districts
Public Works & Contracting: Basic Contracting; Bidding Process. Design-Build indemnificalion•
Prevailing Wage & Contracted Labor, Public Private Partnerships, Retention Proceeds
Transparency & Accountability: Audits; Brown Act; Ethics, Governance; Public Records Act; Poiibcal
Reform Act: Reporting to State Controller
Committee and Expert Feedback Team participation Is open to both Board members and Staff. Please note
that the Association does not reimburse any expenses Incurred from this participation.
CSDA is committed to keeping travel costs to a minimum for committee members and handles a significant
amount of committee work through conference calls. fax correspondence and e-mail; however, most
committees do meet at least two times a year in person.
"Either the District/Company General Manager or Board President most authoriztbelow
*Signature:
Date.
Please return this completed form to Charlotte Lowe at CSDA by mad. fax (916) 442-7889 or emad
.charlottelapcsda.net no later than 5.00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2013
CSDA, 1112 I St , Suite 200, Sacramento CA 95814, T - (916) 442-7887, F - (916) 442-7889 www.csda.net
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NORTH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION — BUDGET & FINANCE
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
DEPUTY CHIEF SPRAGUE & CHIEF METCALF
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
SUBJECT:
BRANDIS TALLMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
ACTION AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION:
1.
That the Board approve the Professional Services Agreement with the Brandis
Tallman LLC for the purpose of securing financing for the construction of Fire
Station 5.
2.
That the Board authorizes Chief Metcalf to execute the contract on behalf of the
District.
BACKGROUND:
Per Board direction, Staff has been actively seeking financing for the construction of
Fire Station 5 since June 2013. Three financing companies were initially identified and
contacted: Municipal Finance Corporation (MFC), California Special District Finance
Corporation (CSDAFC) and California Bank and Trust.
MFC, who placed the initial bond financing package in 2010, choose not to participate in
the current issuance. California Bank and Trust was progressing but had not made a
firm commitment and would, more than likely, have not met the District's timeline. The
CSDAFC representative, Brandis Tallman LLC, identified a willing lender, Capital One
Public Finance and can meet the District's timeline.
DISCUSSION:
Brandis Tallman LLC requires the execution of a Professional Services Agreement in
order to proceed with the financing process. This Agreement spells out the fees, terms
and conditions of our relationship with them. As part of this contract, the District owes
them nothing if the final financing package is not acceptable to the NCFPD Board of
Pane 1 of 2
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Professional Services Agreement
August 27, 2013
Page 2 of 2
Directors. This is the first step in the process and the final financing agreement would
come to the Board in September.
The Professional Services Agreement has been review by the District's Legal Counsel.
Deputy Chief Ed Sprague is available to answer questions.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
The compensation paid to Brandis Tallman LLC upon successful completion of the
financing is $17,500. There will be some additional costs related to this financing and
these costs (approximately $9000, which includes title insurance and other related loan
costs), along with Brandis Tallman's fee, will be included in the total amount financed.
SUMMARY:
Staff recommends approving the Personal Services Contract with Brandis Tallman LLC
to secure further funding for Station 5 and requests the Board authorize Chief Metcalf to
sign the contract on behalf of the District.
Paae 2 of 2
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AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT AGENT SERVICES
This Agreement is hereby entered into between the North County Fire Protection
District, hereinafter referred to as "District," and Brandis Tallman LLC ("BTLLC") is for
the purpose of establishing BTLLC as "Placement Agent" for financing of the District's
new fire station (the "Financing"), as an Independent Contractor.
BACKGROUND: Several years ago, the District began the process to replace Fire
Station 5 on a new location just north of Highway 76. Initially, costs for construction
were estimated to be approximately 3.5 million dollars. This estimate was provided by
our architectural consultant and was based on the fact that we were starting the project
in 2010 at the low point in construction costs due to the nation's economic downturn.
Initial permitting and approvals have taken more than three years since first estimates
were issued and the construction industry has rebounded significantly. The District
arranged for financing that, combined with available cash on hand, would cover the
initial construction estimate. When let for bid, returned bids demonstrated costs for
construction significantly exceeded budgeted amounts. The District is therefore,
seeking additional financing to proceed with construction.
WHEREAS, the District is authorized by Section 53060 of the California Government
Code to contract with and employ any persons for the furnishing of special services and
advice in financial, economic, accounting, engineering, legal or administrative matters, if
such persons are specially trained and experienced and competent to perform the
special services required, and the need for such persons has been demonstrated.
WHEREAS, the District is in need of such special services and advice, and the District
has engaged a Placement Agent.
WHEREAS, BTLLC is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the
special services required by the District, and such services are needed on a limited
basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants
contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
To BE PROVIDED BY THE PLACEMENT AGENT: BTLLC shall
perform all the duties and services specifically set forth herein and shall provide
such other services as it deems necessary or advisable or are reasonable and
necessary to accomplish the intent of the District in a manner consistent with the
standards and practices of placement agents prevailing at the time such services
are rendered to the District. The par amount of the Financing will not exceed $3.2
million. The District may, with the concurrence of BTLLC, expand this Scope of
Services to include any additional services not specifically identified within the
following terms:
1 .0. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1. DEBT ISSUANCE SERVICES: Insofar
as BTLLC is providing services which are
rendered only to the District, the overall coordination of the financing shall be
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District's financing flexibility and capital market access. BTLLC's proposed
services may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
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1.2.
Develop Financing Schedule
Monitor the Transaction Process
Compute Sizing and Design Structure of the Debt Issue
Compilation/Drafting of Disclosure Reports for Private Placement
Distribution
Conduct Marketing and Distribution
Structure Financing Terms
Provide Financial Advice to the District Relating to Financing Documents
Provide Pre-Closing and Closing Assistance
Specifically, BTLLC will:
1.2.1. Develop the Financing Schedule: BTLLC shall take the lead role in
preparing a schedule and detailed description of the interconnected
responsibilities of each team member and update this schedule, with
refinements, as necessary and when requested by the District, as the work
progresses.
1.2.2. Monitor the Transaction Process: BTLLC shall have primary responsibility
for the successful implementation of the financing strategy and timetable that
is adopted. BTLLC shall coordinate (and assist, where appropriate) in the
preparation of the legal and disclosure documents and shall monitor the
progress of all activities leading to the sale of the Financing. BTLLC shall
prepare the timetables and work schedules necessary to achieve this end in a
timely financing.
1.2.3. Compute Sizing and Design Structure of Debt Issue: BTLLC shall work
with the District's staff to design a Financing that is consistent with the
District's objectives and that reflects current conditions in the capital markets.
BTLLC will perform numerical iterations to provide examples of financing
scenarios, prepare sources and uses of funds, debt service schedules and
cash flow projections, as needed. BTLLC will also prepare pro formas and
structure debt consistent with existing covenants and requirements.
1.2.4. Compilation/Drafting of Disclosure Reports for Distribution to
Sophisticated investors: BTLLC will be responsible, as deemed necessary
or appropriate by the District, to compile and draft disclosure information
relating to the security of the Financing for distribution to investors,
1.2.5. Conduct Marketing and Distribution: BTLLC shall provide regular
summaries of current market conditions, trends in the market and how these
may favorably or unfavorably affect the District's proposed financing. We will
provide feedback from investors and analyze proposed rates and terms.
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1.2.6. Structure Financing Terms: BTLLC understands the goal is to achieve the
best possible financing terms and the lowest cost of borrowing. These terms
will be weighed and considered against what the investor will accept and at
what price, and what works best for the District. Financing terms can include
final maturity, call provisions, interest rate reset structure and additional
bonds consideration.
1.2.7. Provide Financial Advice to the District Relating to Financing
Documents: BTLLC shall assist the consultants, lender's representatives
and/or other legal advisors in the drafting of the respective financing
resolutions, notices and other legal documents. In this regard, BTLLC shall
monitor document preparation for a consistent and accurate presentation of
the recommended business terms and Financing structure, it being
specifically understood however that BTLLC's services shall in no manner be
construed as engaging in the practice of law.
1.2.8. Provide Pre-Closing and Closing Activities: BTLLC shall assist in
arranging for the closing. BTLLC shall assist in assuming responsibility for
such arrangements as they are required, including arranging for or monitoring
the progress of final delivery of the securities and settlement of the costs of
issuance.
2.0.
TERM: The time for completion of the services to be performed by BTLLC is an
essential condition of this Agreement. BTLLC shall prosecute regularly and
diligently the work of this Agreement according to the schedules set forth in
BTLLC's proposal to obtain the secured contract for financing. BTLLC shall
commence providing services under this Agreement on signing and will diligently
perform as required and complete performance by no later than September 18,
2013. The District reserves the right to terminate this Agreement or reject the
proposed financing at any time.
2.0.
COMPENSATION: BTLLC's
fee for services will be fixed at $17,500.
2.1. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon funds being appropriated
by the District Board of Directors for each fiscal year covered by the
Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall
automatically terminate without penalty to District.
3.0.
EXPENSES: District
shall not be liable to BTLLC for any costs or expenses paid or
incurred in performing services.
4.0.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: BTLLC, in the performance of this Agreement, shall
be and shall act as an independent contractor. BTLLC understands and agrees
that they shall not be considered an officer, employee or agent of the District, and
is not entitled to benefits of any kind or nature normally provided employees of
the District or to which District's employees are normally entitled, including, but
not limited to, State Unemployment Compensation or Worker's Compensation or
PERS. BTLLC possesses the means and methods necessary to assume the full
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responsibility for their acts and/or omissions as they relate to the service to be
provided under this Agreement.
4.1. Neither District nor any of its employees shall have any control over the
manner, mode or means by which BTLLC, its agents or employees perform
the services required, except as otherwise set forth herein. BTLLC shall
perform all services required herein as an independent Placement Agent of
District and shall remain at all times as to District a wholly independent
contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. BTLLC
shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or
employees are agents or employees of District.
5.0. TAxEs: District acknowledges and agrees to report as income BTLLC's
compensation received from District as required by Federal regulations and to
make the requisite tax filings to the appropriate federal, state or local tax
authority.
6.0.
PLACEMENT AGENT'S SERVICES: Will be performed, findings obtained, reports and
recommendations prepared in accordance with generally and currently accepted
principles and practices of their profession.
7.0.
AUDIT AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS: At any time during the normal business hours
and as often as District may deem necessary, BTLLC shall make available to
District for examination at District's place of business specified above, all data,
records, investigation reports and all other materials respecting matters covered
by this Agreement and BTLLC will permit the District to audit, and to make audits
of all invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel and other data related to
all matters covered by this Agreement.
8.0.
TERMINATION: District may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this
Agreement. Written notice by District shall be sufficient to stop further
performance of services by BTLLC. Notice shall be deemed given when received
by BTLLC or not later than five (5) days after the day of mailing, whichever is
sooner.
9.0.
HOLD HARMLESS: BTLLC agrees to and does hereby indemnify, hold harmless
and defend the District and its officers, agents and employees from every claim
or demand made and every liability, loss, damage or expense, of any nature
whatsoever, which may be incurred by reason of:
10.
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FOR: (1) Death or bodily injury to person; (2) injury to,
loss or theft of property; or (3) any loss, damage or expense arising out of (1) or
(2) above, sustained by BTLLC or any person, firm or corporation employed by
BTLLC, either directly or by independent contract, upon or in connection with, the
services called for in this Agreement, however caused, except for liability for
damages referred to above which result from the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the District or its officers, employees or agents.
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10.1. Any injury to or death of any person, including the District or its officers, agents
and employees, or damage to or loss of any property caused by any act, neglect,
default, or omission of BTLLC, or any person, firm or corporation employed by
BTLLC, either directly or by independent contract, arising out of, or in any way
connected with, the services covered by this Agreement, whether said injury or
damage occurs either on or off District's property, except for liability for damages
which result from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the District or its
officers, employees or agents.
10.2. Any liability for damages which may arise from the furnishing or use of any
copyrighted or un-copyrighted matter or patented or unpatented invention under
this Agreement.
11.0. INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION AND BONDS:
11.1. INSURANCE:
BTLLC shall procure and maintain, at its cost, and submit concurrently
with its execution of this Agreement, public liability and property
damage insurance against all claims for injuries against persons or
damages to property resulting from BTLLC's performance under this
Agreement.
11.1.2. BTLLC shall also carry workers' compensation insurance in
accordance with California worker's compensation laws. Such
insurance shall be kept in effect during the term of this Agreement and
shall not be cancelable without thirty (30) days written notice to District
of any proposed cancellation. District's certificate evidencing the
foregoing and designating District as an additional named insured shall
be delivered to and approved by District prior to commencement of the
services hereunder.
11.1.3.
The procuring of such insurance and the delivery of policies or
certificates evidencing the same shall not be construed as a limitation
of BTLLC's obligation to indemnify District, its BTLLCs, officers and
employees. The amount of insurance required hereunder shall include
comprehensive general liability, personal injury and automobile liability
with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single
limit coverage per occurrence and professional liability coverage with
limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000).
11.1.4.
Coverage shall be provided by admitted insurers with an A.M. Best's
Key Rating of at least A-VII.
11.2. INDEMNIFICATION:
11.2.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, BTLLC shall indemnify, including
the costs to defend (at BTLLC's sole cost and expense), protect and hold
GIs, employees,
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(individually "Indemnified Party"; collectively "Indemnified Parties") against
liabilities, claims, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, costs,
demands, orders and penalties (collectively "Claims"), including but not
limited to Claims arising from injuries or death of persons (BTLLC's
employees included) and damage to property, to the extent such Claims
arise out of, pertain to, or are related to the negligence, recklessness or
willful misconduct of BTLLC, its agents, employees, or subcontractors, or
arise from BTLLC's negligent, reckless or willful performance of or failure
to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement
("Indemnified Claims"), but BTLLC liability for Indemnified Claims shall be
reduced to the extent such Claims arise from the active negligence,
recklessness or willful misconduct of the District, its officers, board
members, officials, employees, or agents.
11.2.2. BTLLC shall reimburse the Indemnified Parties for any reasonable
expenditures, including reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, litigation
costs and expenses that each Indemnified Party may incur by reason of
Indemnified Claims. Upon request by an Indemnified Party, BTLLC will
defend with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party
all Claims against the Indemnified Party that may arise out of, pertain to,
or relate to Indemnified Claims, whether or not BTLLC is named as a party
to the Claim proceeding. The determination whether a Claim "may arise
out of, pertain to, or relate to Indemnified Claims" shall be based on the
allegations made in the Claim and the facts known or subsequently
discovered by the parties. In the event a final judgment, arbitration award,
order, settlement, or other final resolution expressly determines that
Claims did not arise out of, pertain to, nor relate to the negligence,
recklessness or willful misconduct of BTLLC to any extent, then District
will reimburse BTLLC for the reasonable costs of defending the
Indemnified Parties against such Claims, except District shall not
reimburse BTLLC for attorneys' fees, expert fees, litigation costs and
expenses as were incurred defending BTLLC or any parties other than
Indemnified Parties against such Claims.
11.2.3. BTLLC's indemnification obligation hereunder shall survive the expiration
or earlier termination of this Agreement until all actions against the
Indemnified Parties for such matters indemnified hereunder are fully and
finally barred by the applicable statute of limitations or, if an action is
timely filed, until such action is final. This provision is intended for the
benefit of third party Indemnified Parties not otherwise a party to this
Agreement.
11.
PROHIBITION AGAINST SUBCONTRACTING OR ASSIGNMENT: The
experience,
knowledge, capability and reputation of BTLLC, its principals and employees,
were a substantial inducement for District to enter into this Agreement.
Therefore, BTLLC shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or
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District. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be
assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior
written approval of District.
12.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS: The
service completed herein must meet the
approval of the District and shall be subject to the District's general right of
inspection to secure the satisfactory completion thereof. BTLLC agrees to comply
with all District, federal, state and local laws; rules, regulations and ordinances
that are now or may in the future become applicable to BTLLC.
13.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST REQUIREMENT: BTLLC agrees that they shall comply with
and be bound by all laws and regulations deriving from the relationship of BTLLC
to the District, and in particular with the Conflict of Interest laws, found in Chapter
7 of Title 9 of the California Government Code, otherwise known as the Political
Reform Act. As a condition precedent to the formation of this Agreement, BTLLC
warrants and covenants that they are adequately informed regarding the duties
and obligations imposed by the Political Reform Act and that to the best of
BTLLC's knowledge and belief, there exists no conflict of interest within the
meaning of the Political Reform Act that would disqualify BTLLC or Firm from
participation in any decisions arising out of this Agreement.
13.1. Confirming discussions with the District regarding risk, BTLLC represents the
following:
13.1.1. We have no conflict of interest with the District;
13.1.2. We have made every effort to have a reasonable basis for all information
provided and to present it in a clear, accurate and not misleading
presentation;
13.1.3. It must be noted that as a broker/dealer, our relationship with an issuer is
basically an arm's-length commercial transaction and we may have
financial and other interests that differ from the District.
13.1.4. We are not acting as a municipal advisor, financial advisor or fiduciary to
the District or any other person or entity and have not assumed any
advisory or fiduciary responsibility to the District with respect to the
transaction contemplated hereby and the discussions, undertakings and
proceedings leading thereto.
13.1.5. The only obligations we have to the District with respect to the transaction
contemplated hereby expressly are set forth in this Agreement, except as
otherwise provided by applicable rules and regulations of the SEC or the
rules of the MSRB.
13.1.6. The District has consulted its own legal, accounting, tax, financial and
other advisors, as applicable, to the extent it has deemed appropriate in
connection with the transaction.
14.
PERMITS/LICENSES: BTLLC
shall at its sole cost and expense, secure and
maintain in force such permits and licenses as are required by law in connection
with the furnishing of services pursuant to this Agreement.
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15.
BTLLC covenants that, by and for itself, its
heirs, executors, assigns and all persons claiming under or through them, that
there shall be no discrimination or segregation in the performance of or in
connection with this Agreement regarding any person or group of persons on
account of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status,
national origin or ancestry. BTLLC shall take affirmative action to insure that
applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, creed,
religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry.
16.
ADMINISTRATOR OF AGREEMENT: This
NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT:
Agreement shall be administered on behalf
of, and any notice desired or required to be sent to a party hereunder shall be
addressed to:
For District:
Fire Chief/CEO William R. Metcalf
330 S. Main Avenue
Fallbrook, CA 92028-2938
For Placement Agent:
Brandis Tallman LLC
22 Battery Street
Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94111
17.
NOTICE: All
notices or demands to be given under this Agreement by either party
to the other, shall be in writing and given either by: (a) personal service or (b) by
U.S. Mail, mailed either by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
with postage prepaid, Service shall be considered given when received if
personally served or if mailed on the fifth day after deposit in any U.S. Post
Office. The address to which notices or demands may be given by either party
may be changed by written notice given in accordance with the notice provisions
of this section. At the date of this Agreement, the addresses of the parties are as
set forth above.
18.
ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT:
18.1.
Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as
to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter
arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior
Court of the County of San Diego, State of California, or any other appropriate
court in such county, and BTLCC covenants and agrees to submit to the
personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.
18.2.
WAIVER: No
18.3.
CALIFORNIA LAW: This
delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a nondefaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be
construed as a waiver. No consent or approval of District shall be deemed to
waiver or render unnecessary District's consent to or approval of any
subsequent act of BTLCC. Any waiver by either party of any default must be
in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same
or any other provision of this Agreement.
Except with respect to rights and
t, the rights and
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ARE CUMULATIVE:
remedies €
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remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one
or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the
same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default
or any other default by the other party.
18.4. SEVERABILITY: If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force and effect and
shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated in any way.
18.5. LEGAL ACTION: In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may
take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to
recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this
Agreement, to obtain injunctive relief, a declaratory judgment, or any other
remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.
18.6. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/AMENDMENT: This Agreement and any exhibits attached
hereto constitute the entire agreement among the parties to it and supersedes
any prior or contemporaneous understanding or agreement with respect to
the services contemplated, and may be amended only by a written
amendment executed by both parties to the Agreement.
18.7. ATTORNEYS' FEES: If either party commences an action against the other
party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and
costs of suit from the losing party.
19.
WARRANTY OF AUTHORITY: Each
of the parties signing this Agreement warrants to
the other that he has the full authority of the entity on behalf of which his
signature is made.
In Witness whereof, this Agreement is entered into this 27th day of August, 2013.
NORTH COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PLACEMENT AGENT
By:
By:
William Metcalf, Fire Chief/CEO
Signed:
BRANDIS TALLMAN LLC
Approved as to Form
Robert James, District Counsel
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NORTH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
FIRE CHIEF/CEO
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION AGENDA
There are no Discussion Agenda Items for the August 27, 2013 Board Meeting.
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SACHSE, JAMES e. LOPARDO
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
205 WEST ALVARADO STREET, SUITE 1
FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA 92026-2025
FRANZ R- SACHSE (1910-1978)
ROBERT H. JAMES
Boberaribrookiawoffice.com
STEPHEN V. LOPARDO
Steveestevelopardo. corn
August 8, 2013
TELEPHONE
(760) 728-1154
FACSIMILE
(7E01 7289648
Board of Directors
Re: General Counsel Board Report for July 2013
Dear Board Members:
"CRUDE AND OFFENSIVE REMARKS" DID NOT CREATE HOSTILE WORK
ENVIRONMENT, BUT EMPLOYER MAY HAVE ILLEGALLY RETALIATED
Westendorf v. West Coast Contractors, 712 F.3d 417 (0 Cir.2013)
Jennifer Westendorf, a project manager assistant, claimed sexual harassment and retaliatory
discharge under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The district court granted the employer's
motion for summary judgment, and the Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of the sexual harassment
claim on the ground that Westendorf had failed to submit sufficient evidence to support a finding that
the offensive sexual conduct (which consisted of four or five "crude and offensive remarks") was so
seN ere or pervasive that it altered the conditions of her employment and created a hostile or abusive
work environment. However, the court reversed the dismissal of Westendorfs retaliatory discharge
claim on the ground that the evidence was sufficient to raise a material question of fact as to whether
Westendorfs complaints about the "crude and offensive remarks" were a but-for cause of her
termination.
SACHSE, JAMES & LOPARDO
Robert H. James, General Counsel for the
RHJ/dmw
cc: Chief William Metcalf
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NORTH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION
TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
SUBJECT:
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
• WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
.
07-23-13 Letter from Fallbrook Historical Society re: "Salute to Firefighters"
•
07-23-13 Letter to the Association Fallbrook Historical Society re: "Salute to Firefighters"
. BOARD RECOGNITION PROGRAM:
•
08-03-13 Thank you letter re: Traffic Accident Assistance:
Captain Nelson
Captain Semar
Engineer Berry
Engineer MacMillan
FF/PM Hammer
FF/PM Lim
*
08-02-13 Notice of Outstanding Performance — Captain Rob DeCamp
Radio and Interoperability Efforts - $70,000 cost saving to District
•
08-01-13 Thank you re: Fall Assistance
Captain Marovich
Engineer Berry
FF/PM Garing
•
07-08-13 Thank you re: Medical Aid
Captain Krumwiede
Engineer MacMillan
FF/PM Garing
FF/PM Baker
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Fallbrook Catifornia,92088
July 23, 2013
Chief William Metcalf
330 South Main
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Dear Chief Metcalf:
Words are inadequate to express our gratitude for all that you and your fire personnel did to make the "Salute to
Firefighters" such an unforgettable day! The on-duty crews under the direction of Battalion Chief Steve Abbott
provided an impressive display of Fallbrook's readiness with their cycling in and out during the day - and
always standing at the ready - answering questions, greeting guests, and being extraordinary representatives of
the NC Fire Protection District. Patty Koch and the Fire Prevention Service personnel had a wonderful array of
materials and gifts available at their booth and were so responsive to the eager questions of all the kids who
stopped to visit. And Smokey Bear totally charmed the crowd, both kids and adults, and was a wonderful
addition to the day. And the hard-working Fire Explorers, under the leadership of Tom Harringont, were
always nearby, always ready to help, always courteous - were the mainstay of our ongoing operations
throughout the day. And we extend a very special "thank you" for your remarks during the program and for
your continual, very visible presence throughout the event.
The Fallbrook Historical Society and your North County Fire Protection District liaisons for the event formally
extend their deepest appreciation for your participation in the "Salute to Firefighters - Past and Present."
Everyone, both participants and guests, seemed so happy to be there, to be together, and to share such an
extraordinary sense of community. And all the guests were captivated by the fire engines, the program, the
music, and the exceptionally congenial environment.
The crowning moment of the day was the final tribute to all firefighters and their fallen comrades, featuring the
powerful rendition of "Amazing Grace" by the San Diego County Firefighters Pipes and Drums and the moving
performance of "God Bless America." By the time the program was over, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
We hope you and your personnel enjoyed your day as much as we did. Thank you so much from all of us.
Sincerely,
Anne Burdick
Fallbrook Historical Society/Liaison with the Fallbrook Fire Department
(760) 728-7828 [email protected]
Captain Mark Strikwerda (Ret.)
North County Fire Protection District & Fallbrook Firefighters Association/Liaison with the Fallbrook
Historical Society
(760) 497-2432 bkoupeii;aol.com
cc: Steve Abbott, Patty Koch, Tom Harrington, Rob DeCamp
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July 23, 2013
Captain Rob DeCamp, President
Fallbrook Firefighters Association
330 South Main
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Dear Captain DeCamp:
Thank you so much for all the Association contributed toward the spectacular success of the "Salute to
Firefighters" on July 20. We so appreciate the presence of the 1918 American LaFrance ("Alfie") that
was a key part of our exciting fire engine display and the effort that it took to bring Alfie and then
transport the engine back to the yard at the end of the day. Brent Itzaina was indispensable to that
effort.
We are also deeply indebted to the Association for the fabulous tables, chairs, and canopies and the ease
with which they could be installed at the beginning of our day and collected at the end. It was like
clockwork. Our thanks again to Brent Itzaina.
We wish to specifically note the indispensable role the Fire Explorers played in our day. They arrived
early, worked hard all day, and finished the tear-down at the end of the day in record time, not to
mention their efficiency with running a golf-cart shuttle all day long. We were dazzled at their
efficiency, their courtesy, their dedication to their task, and their willingness to help out at the drop of a
hat. What amazing young men. A special thanks to Thomas Harrington who effortlessly guided the
Explorers all day, making assignments, anticipating needs, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. We
truly could not have put on our event without them.
The Fallbrook Historical Society and the North County Fire Protection District formally extend our
deepest appreciation for your participation in the "Salute to Firefighters — Past and Present." Everyone,
both participants and guests, seemed so happy to be there, to be together, and to share such an
extraordinary sense of community. And all the guests were captivated by the fire engines, the program,
the music, and the exceptionally congenial environment.
The crowning moment of the day was the final tribute to all firefighters and their fallen comrades,
featuring the powerful rendition of "Amazing Grace" by the San Diego County Firefighters Pipes and
Drums and the moving performance of "God Bless America." By the time the program was over, there
wasn't a dry eye in the house.
We hope you and your personnel enjoyed your day as much as we did. Thank you so much from all of
us.
Sincerely,
Anne Burdic
Fallbrook Historical Society/Liaison with the Fallbrook Fire Department
Captain Mark Strikwerda (Ret.)
NC Fire Protection District & Fallbrook Firefighters Association/Liaison with the Fallbrook Historical Society
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The employee named above is commended for outstanding work performance for the period
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beginning
explanatory comments of the outstanding work performance or actions of the employee:
As the District will soon be required to updrade all 800 MHz radios meet P25 protocol
(interoperability), Capt. DeCamp conducted a comprehensive inventory of our radio fleet to minimize
the impending fiscal impact associated with this upgrade. This required numerous hours of his time
to identify which radios were excess to our system. In the process he identified approximately 30
radios that were excess, saving the District an estimated $70,000 in one-time upgrade costs. It
should also be noted that Captain DeCamp has taken on substantial additional responsibility in
managing the radio program, ensuring all radios are equipped with the most contemporary
programming and regularly representing this agency on a regional level to ensure our interests are
being represented.
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CaIPERS Releases Annual Report Highlighting California Investments and Their Benefits
System invested $20.7 billion in State for Fiscal Year 2011-12
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Public Employees' Retirement System (Ca'PERS) today released its annual CaIPERS for Ca ifomia 2012 report detailing
the broad ancillary benefits the System's investments generated In California for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year Additionally CaIPERS released an updated version of
the California Initiative report, a program which looked to invest in companies located in traditionally underserved California markets
Ancillary benefits of CaIPERS investments described in these reports include the support and creation of jobs infrastructure for communities and commerce and
business expansion and related economic activity
'CaIPERS has a duty to Invest in the best interest of our members. - said Henry Jones CaIPERS :nvestment Committee Chair 'Being able to invest a significant
amount of capital in Califom:a is a reflection of the strength and diversity of our State
Key findings in the CaIPERS for Ca'ifomia 2012 report include
• Investments for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year tote ed $20 7 b Ilion or 5 9 percent of the Total Fund representing an increase of 6 7 percent from the 2010-11
Fiscal Year
• Nearly 1 5 million jobs have been supported or created as a result of CaIPERS investments n California
• CaIPERS dollars were invested across asset classes including pubic equity fixed income private equity real estate and infrastructure
CaIPERS has approximately $23 billion invested in California. to date
'We are committed to California and will continue to pursue Cal fomia-based investment opportunities as we seek The best risk-adjusted returns ' said Ted
Eliopoulos CaIPERS Acting Chief Investment Officer
Since the inception of the California Initiative .n 2001. wh di used exclus ve'y private equity funds. CaIPERS has invested a total of approx matey $1 billion in 490
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that outpace statewide and national levels
The California Initiative has invested in areas of the state that have histancally not received institutional equity capital with 47 percent of capital allocated to
companies located In underserved markets Overa I. Californ:a Initiative companies have experienced 23 percent employment growth since the time of investment
CaIPERS is the largest pub:ic pension fund in the U S with more than $265 billion in assets We administer hea th and retirement benefits on behalf of 3 064
public school, local agency and Slate employers Our members number more than 1 6 million n our retirement system and more than 1 3 million in our health
plans.
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August 15, 2013
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is announcing the implementation plan for the provider payment reductions required
pursuant to Assembly Bill 97 (Chapter 3, Statutes of 2011). AB 97 requires DHCS to implement 10 percent provider payment reductions
to most categories of services in Medi-Cal fee-for-service (FFS) as well as actuarially equivalent reductions in Medi-Cal managed care .
DHCS received federal approval for the reductions, effective June 1, 2011, but has been prevented from implementing many of these
reductions due to a court injunction in the Managed Pharmacy Care, et a! v. Kathleen Sebelius, et a/ case. On June 14, 2013, the United
States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied the plaintiffs' motion for a stay of mandate in this case, allowing the implementation
of all of the AB 97 Medi-Cal provider 10 percent payment reductions .
Providers affected by the earlier court injunction that blocked the payment reductions will soon have a 10 percent prospective payment
reduction applied to all claims they submit for services. The chart below shows the date on which providers will begin to see the
reductions.
Provider Categories
Date
Medical Transportation
9/512013
Dental
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10/24/2013
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Distinct Part Nursing Facility Level B (PT17 & AC 1,2,3)
1/9/2014
Additionally, since the 10 percent payment reduction is effective for services provided on or after June 1, 2011, DHCS will also begin
recouping a percentage of provider payments to recover overpaid funds dunng this retroactive period. These retroactive payment
recoveries will not occur until after the prospective 10 percent payment reductions are implemented DHCS will provide at least sixty
(60) day advanced notification of scheduled recovenes.
FFS Payments
In order to preserve and protect access to care for Medi-Cal members, DHCS is also announcing the following provider payment
reduction exemptions subject to federal approval of State Plan Amendments (SPA)
40 Nonprofit dental pediatric surgery centers that provide at least 99 percent of their services under general anesthesia to children
with severe dental disease under age 21 will be exempted prospectively from the 10 percent payment reduction After required
public notice, the effective date of this prospective exemption will be in the near future
-Ye Distinct part nursing facilities, Level B. classified as rural or frontier, based upon the California Medical Service Study Area s
definitions, will be exempted prospectively from the 10 percent payment reductions and will not be subject to the rate freeze at the
2008-09 levels on a prospective basis. After required public notice. the effective date of this prospective exemption will also be in
the near future.
Certain prescription drugs (or categories of drugs) that are generally high-cost drugs used to treat extremely serious conditions.
such as hemophilia multiple sclerosis hepatitis and others will be exempt from the 10 percent payment reduction DHCS has
submitted a SPA (SPA 12-014) to exempt these categories of drugs with an effective date for the exemption of March 31, 2012.
Managed Care
As noted above, DHCS is required to make actuarially equivalent reductions to Medi-Cal managed care Such reductions will be
effective on October 1, 2013, on a prospective basis only DHCS previously announced that given the differences between managed
care and FFS. reductions to pharmacy would not be applied in managed care DHCS is now announcing that specialty physician
services in Medi-Cal managed care will not be subject to a reduction Guidance on the Medi-Cal managed care implementation will be
issued soon in an All Plan Letter.
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By J. Harry Jones Ustaff/i-harry-ionesi) 3:47 p.m. Aug. 14, 2013
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Examples of a new high-speed backcountry fire station broadband network were displayed at a media conference yesterday at UC
San Diego. On the left is scientist Hans-Werner Braun. On the screen is Cal Fire Battalion Chief Ray Chaney, who heads the
Ramona Air Attack Base. — J. Harry Jones
LA JOLLA — As the height of fire season approaches, the county is better prepared than ever, thanks to recent high-tech advances
that allow fire commanders to understand better, faster and more clearly the threats they're facing, it was announced Wednesday.
At a media gathering on the UC San Diego campus, Supervisor Ron Roberts, SDG&E President and Chief Operating Officer Mike
Niggli, Cal Fire Unit Chief Thom Porter and several scientists discussed the new communications system that enhances "situational
awareness" during wildfires and other emergencies.
The backbone of the system is UCSD's High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network, or HPWREN, a network that s
best known for its series of 360-degree mountaintop high-definition cameras.
From those mountain peaks, 60 rural fire stations are now connected via a high-speed backcountry broadband network which allows
firefighters access to reams of data. The system has existed for a while, but in the past year, 50 more stations have been linked in
"We have, without a doubt, the most advanced system of its kind in the country," Roberts said. "We can't avoid the fires „. but we are
going to be better prepared."
The technology is a system composed of various elements. It's called the Area Situational Awareness for Public Safety Network,
ASAPnet for short, which among other things provides authorities access to real time weather readings gathered by 150 weather
stations operated by San Diego Gas & Electric.
"For me as a firefighter, it means I have access to these weather stations," said Porter, who is also the chief of the San Diego County
Fire Authority. "The robust weather information allows me to make decisions about where to deploy resources and my staff in certain
areas."
Porter said that in the past, many of the rural stations would get a radio call and have to manually write down the information. Now
they will be able to get a printout containing more detail.
its more information," Porter said. "They have situational awareness going out the door."
SDG&E's Niggli credited Roberts with bringing the public and private partners together in 2011 to dramatically expanded the
network.
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LA JOLLA, Calif. - San Diego County officials Wednesday unveiled a new way to communicate
information that could save San Diegans in the event of a wildfire.
Officials activated the Area Situational Awareness for Public Safety Network, or ASAPnet. which will
reach dozens of fire stations in the most rural areas of the county, 10News learned.
"It has given us the ability to get people out the door more quickly and it's also shortened the time of
communication of key information," said Cal Fire Chief Thom Porter, who is also chief of the San
Diego County Fire Authority.
The system is a new collaborative project between UC San Diego's High Performance Wireless
Research and Education Network (HPWREN), Cal Fire, the county, San Diego Gas & Electric, the San
Diego Supercomputer Center, the San Diego County Fire Authority, Calit2, San Diego State University
and other agencies.
The system offers high-speed wireless communications and emergency response capabilities to
backcountry fire stations -- 60 fire stations in areas that are not well-served by other data network
technologies.
Newly activated nodes, which are primarily situated on local mountaintops, will help connect hard-toreach areas in the county that previously lacked broadband connections.
"It's going to help all over the county, but in the backcountry it's going to bring some of those remote
stations into the 21st century," added Porter.
The county and SDG&E recently helped buy additional cameras and weather stations to be added to this
sensor network. The cameras were installed in strategic mountaintop locations throughout the county.
"This whole system is a game changer from what we see," SDG&E President and COO Michael Niggli.
"It actually has the opportunity to work on prevention of fires, and when fires happen, quick suppression
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of those fires and great collaboration."
The real-time camera shots overlook vast areas and will enable firefighters to confirm the locations and
status of active wildfires, officials said.
"At the heart of this, we're going to make San Diego a safer place," said San Diego County Supervisor
Ron Roberts, who represents District 4.
Roberts, who initiated the meeting of all the agencies two years ago, said this technology puts the county
on the map.
"We were able to become the model for what they want to see developed nationwide and to develop a
system that can be exported to all these other areas," Roberts said.
Roberts also said the new broadband network will be used in all kinds of emergencies in the county, not
just wildfires.
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Are Changes in Wildland Firefighting Coming Amid Deadly Season?
ROCKY BARKER
THE IDAHO STATESMAN
CREATED: AUOUST 14.2013
Federal firefighters who know the dangers don't give up easily as they don't like to see structures bum
Aug. 14—Fires near Anderson Ranch Reservoir were jumping roads and fire lines two-bulldozer- blades wide
the night of Aug. 8, driven by winds so strong they were putting out firefighter's blowtorches.
The local, state and federal emus who quickly jumped on the eight fires started by lightning already had
caught a 3,000-acre fire and put out two too-acre fires before the weather and erratic fire behavior forced
managers to pull their crews off.
"It became evident really quick that they were spreading into each other and we weren't going to be able to
hold them," said Andy Delmas, fire management officer for the Bureau of Land Management's Boise District.
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Such decisions still bring grumbling from local firefighters and residents whose homes and rangeland lie in
front of the blazes. Even federal firefighters who know the dangers don't give up easily.
"Firefighters don't want to say no," Delmas said. "They don't like to see structures burn. They don't like to see
habitat destroyed."
So far this year, 26 firefighters have died battling wildland fires, including 19 members of an Arizona hotshot
crew in June fighting a fire in country similar to the mixed range, brush and forestland that has burned
around the Idaho communities of Pine and Mayville since last week. Bulldozer operator Dennis Long of
Clarkston, Wash., died from an apparent heart attack in July while fighting a fire near Kamiah.
The deaths, said Delmas, "puts an extra emphasis on safety."
Since these fires are in a mix of rangeland and forest, they have grown faster and forced firefighters to make
quicker decisions about how to fight them.
DIFFERENT VALUES
A year ago this week, Forest Service firefighter Anne Veseth, a 20-year-old from Moscow, died after she was
struck by a falling tree investigators said no one could have seen coming while battling the Steep Corner Fire
near Orolino. But the day before, a Forest Service hotshot team had refused to engage the blaze when it found
firefighters working under the Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protection Association — a cooperative loosely tied
to the Idaho Department of Lands — wearing blue jeans and violating many safety rules.
When the hotshots confronted the association's incident commander, he listened to their advice, then said
"they have a different set of values and do things differently," the hotshot leader said in a report filed later.
Those differences include a more aggressive approach to fighting fires that agencies like the Forest Service and
Bureau of Land Management have evolved away from after hotter, drier conditions that make fires more
dangerous and unpredictable.
A series of firefighting deaths since 1994 and the recognition that fire has a place on forest ecosystems also has
federal +Midland fire managers focusing on saving lives and property instead of trees.
But the state and the protective associations were still tied to the tradition going back a century- in which
loggers and others in the forest became firefighters — trained or not, equipped or not when fires broke aut.
Retired Nei Pate National Forest Fire Manager Dave Poncin, of Grangeville, said the Clearwater association
is very good at initial attack and takes the resource-protection approach the Forest Service had from the 1950s
into the 198os.
"It is my opinion (Clearwater) is what we all were 3o years ago," Poncin said.
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Veseth's death prompted the usual after-incident reports, with an official Forest Service investigation team
concluding that "the judgments and decisions of the firefighters .. were appropriate.' But the U.S
Occupational Health and Safety Administration cited and fined the association for operating an unsafe
working environment, specifically by allowing firefighters to fight blazes without fire resistant clothing and
shelters, far poor communications and placing firefighters at risk.
The report said firefighters had been violating many of the lo Standard Fire Orders and 18 Watch Out
Situations, standards that have been developed over the years to help firefighters and their managers protect
them. These rules, including identifying escape routes and safety zones, help firefighters reduce -- but not
eliminate -- risks
The incident became a wake-up call for the association and the Idaho Department of Lands.
What started as an after-action review of the Steep Creek fire turned into an examination of the relationship
between the Department of Lands and the Idaho timber protective associations as well as all of their safety
policies, said David Groeschl, the Department of Lands' chief forester
The group that examined the policies included the U.S. Forest Service, and it looked at ways to strengthen the
relationships between organizations that have very different missions.
The Clearwater-Potlatch Protective Association and the Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association provide
fire protection on private lands with their own crews and trucks. The crews also do forest thinning and other
forestry work, in the past, they often did not wear the hot, fire-resistant clothing when they did mostly initial
attacks on small fires in well thinned lands.
Idaho Department of Lands foresters also fight fires, and they had been lax in wearing the special yellow-andgreen clothing that firefighters wear when they initially amve to fight fires.
After the review, the Department of Lands made sure everyone followed the rules and developed clearer lines
of responsibility and communication between it and the protective associations, said Groeschl Now, all people
fighting fires must have protective clothing and fire shelters.
"It's really making sure everybody is following the same standards," Groeschl said .
The state's reforms may be making a difference. Members of the Clearwater Association fire crew were called
to a fire near Kamiah in July and told to build a fire line down a ridge with a fire burning below, its new fire
warden said.
That's a risky place for crews and basically the same conditions that prompted the hotshot crew to refuse to
join the Steep Creek fire in 2012. This time, the Clearwater crew refused, Young said. The commanders
redirected the crews to areas that were safe.
"I was really proud of them," Young said. "These folks have been fighting fire for a long time and they know
not to put themselves in harm's way."
LEARNING FROM PAST FATALITIES
In 1994, the deaths oft.; firefighters in Glenwood Springs, Colo., caused the Forest Service and the Bureau of
Land Management to reassess when it puts firefighters in front of fires.
In 200 t, the Thirtymile Fire killed four U.S. Forest Service firefighters near Winthrop, Wash., resulting in
criminal charges against Incident Commander Ellreese Daniels for negligent homicide. Daniels pleaded guilty
to false statements — a misdemeanor — and was sentenced to probation. But the criminal charges placed a
chill on other fire managers facing reviews, making them both more cautious and less open.
In 2003, firefighters Jeff Allen and Shane Heath were overtaken by fire in the Cramer Fire northwest of
Salmon due to poor judgments by a host of forest managers and numerous safety standard violations. The
incident commander on that fire was fired by the Forest Service and later placed on 18 months federal
probation under an agreement with the U.S. attorney.
Forest Service Northern Region Deputy Forester Tom Schmidt in Missoula has been examining how the
lessons-learned safety training is affecting firefighting across Idaho and Montana.
"I'm seeing fire decisions being made like 'Is this worth the risk to put in this line, or (should we) go
somewhere else?' " Schmidt said.
Fire managers try to do everything to minimize the risk, but they can't predict everything, Schmidt said.
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In 2007, ranchers complained to Idaho leaders that federal firefighters were holding them back from fighting
the fires burning millions of acres of rangeland across southern Idaho. They said the agencies' rules were
preventing them from saving their rangeland and important habitat.
In 2012, ranchers in Mountain Home formed Idaho's first Rangeland Fire Protection Association to assist the
Bureau of Land Management and the Idaho Department of Lands in fighting range fires in one of the most fire
-prone areas of the state.
"We told them if you are going to fight fire, do it safely," the
Delmar said.
So far, its been a success.
'They have put out some fires before the BLM arrived," state lands fire chief Groeschl said.
The ranchers were among the firefighters who responded to the blazes Aug. 8. Many still question tactical
decisions — such as where to burn back-fires an the range or build fire lines to protect homes. But now they
follow the safety rules they once scorned.
"When they arc part of the organization, they understand," Delmas said.
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An important meeting is set for Wednesday night, August 14 on the future of fire service in
the Rural Fire Protection district, which serves many communities in East County.
The County Fire Authority is threatening to withdraw all fire service funding if the San
Diego Rural Fire Protection District chooses to remain an independent fire district and not
merge with the County Fire Authority.
If the district remains independent, funding will revert back to 207 levels—with no stipend
pay for firefighters for rural stations, according to a letter sent by the district's fire board to
residents. $D Rural Fire important-letter .
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14
at Old Ironside Park, located at 326 Harbison Canyon Road in
El Cajon 92019.
Rural Fire is the latest in a string of fire districts in
unincorporated areas of the County to face takeover by the
County Fire Authority. Some, such as Julian-Cuyamaca Fire
District, have opted against the consolidation and found
outside funding to fill the gap, while others have opted for
consolidation with mixed results. Ostensibly intended to
improve fire safety in the wake of the Cedar Fire, the
consolidation has had unintended consequences including dark
days with unmanned stations in some communities.
The Rural Fire Protection District's Board has issued a
statement of the options before residents of the district
concerning the district's ongoing operations. That Board statement is located here:
http://www.sdruralfire.oro/cms-assetsidocuments/109758-92448.1moortant-letter.odf
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Palomar Mtn. fire chief resigns
By J. Ham, Jones (/staff/i-harry-jones/) 11:44 a.m. Aug. 12, 2013
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Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Chief George Lucia posted this photo Sunday on Facebook. He resigned Saturday
after heading the department for nearly nine years — Courtesy photo
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN — The longtime chief of the Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, George Lucia, has resigned after
heading the small agency for nearly nine years.
Lucia, who will continue to be the Fire Marshal for the Valley Center Fire Protection District, gave notice effective immediately on
Saturday, said Deputy Chief Cliff Kellogg. Kellogg will become the new chief.
Lucia has been an outspoken critic of the San Diego County Fire Authority which has been consolidating volunteer departments
Jnder one organizational umbrella. He has said volunteer departments are quickly losing their identities because the county requires
:hose who want to volunteer to pass stringent physical requirements and subjects them to mounds of paperwork and red tape. The
?.nd result, Lucia has said at many public meetings, is that volunteer departments are no longer being manned by locals who know
:he area best, but by professional firefighters from out of the area.
<ellogg however said Lucia resigned in order to spend more time with his wife and grandchildren and that his decision had nothing to
lo with the Palomar fire board's recent decision to renew a contract with the fire authority for another year.
His wife is absolutely thrilled," Kellogg said.
n an email, Lucia simple said: "I have made a personal decision to retire from the volunteer firefighter advocation. Lets just leave it
]t that."
3n his Facebook page Sunday Lucia posted a photograph of his personalized license plate which reads "CHFMTN." Above it he's
ias written in "Ex-."
kccording to the department's website, so far this year the department has responded to 56 calls including 31 medical calls and five
i. tructure fires.
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resources.
NCFPD previously did not have a reviewing and consulting fee for pre•license inspections of residential laChties. Changes it the state Health and Safety Code raw require that Ire
prevention staff spend more time on such inspections.
The 5173 fee is based on two hours of staff time consisting of 11;2 hours of review time, 15 minutes of data entry, and 15
minutes of travel time. The rate h based an a review personnel cost of 552.55 per hour and an administrative cost of 533.70 per
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The hourly rates for the NCFPD fee schedule were adopted in August 2010. Our colts are covered," Metcalf said.
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Fire districts provide important service
Published Tuesday, Aug. 06, 2013
Re "Yet another special district run amok" (Editorial, Aug. 3): The editorial mistakenly paints
with a broad brush the governance and operations of fire protection districts in California.
Fire districts provide vital fire protection services to millions of Californians. Fire district
board members are directly elected by their constituents or appointed by city councils or
boards of supervisors which place government closest to the people.
The Great Recession took its toll on public agencies driving some into bankruptcy. Fire
districts weren't spared and have limited revenue sources available to them.
Fire districts do not operate in the dark. Board agendas, minutes and financial information
are public information. Fire district board meetings are open to the public and constituents
are encouraged to attend. It is erroneous to make blanket statements about the value of
standalone fire districts based on the current fiscal challenges of one district.
-- Catherine Smith, Fire District Association of California executive director, Sacramento
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Some criminals sentenced to San Diego County jails will soon be
transferred to local state fire camps, a somewhat weird twist in local
governments efforts to manage inmates and protect public safety under
California's "public safety realignment." After all, it was less than two years
ago the state forced counties to house criminals - sentenced for nonviolent
felonies - in local jails, but already the state could use hundreds of such
inmates back.
The San Diego County region depends on four inmate fire camps run by the California
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and CAL FIRE for brush management and
wildfire response.
On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved a measure backed by the Sherd the
District Attorney, Supervisor Dianne Jacob and County staff to work out a deal to send
qualified local jail inmates to the state's four local camps.
At Tuesday s Board meeting. Jacob sa.d the inmate firefighting camps were important to
public safety because they provided "much needed boots on the ground" when wildfires hit
the County.
"These camps have been the backbone of fire protect.on efforts for decades and we
cannot lose that ability," Jacob said "Let's keep them open (and:i let's keep these inmates
busy because they can make a real difference in the heat of battle,'
In 2011, the state legislature passed AB 109 or'realignment' to address chronic prison
overcrowding, changing state law to send many non-violent offenders to county jails
instead of state prisons. But as a consequence the state no longer has enough law-level
offenders to staff the inmate fires camps which are a critical part of its firefighting program
The Sheriff's Department has determined that, at any given time, 50 to 100 inmates in
local jails meet the state's criteria for its inmate fire camps. Transferring inmates will help
keep fire crews staffed and protect San Diego County from wildfire. The transfer is also a
strategy for freeing up badly needed beds in a system strained to capacity because of
realignment and the hundreds of new prisoners and parole violators sentenced here each
year,
While the Board approved the transfer of inmates to local state fire camps, it objected to
what County officials call the state's 'illogical" practice of charging counties $46 a day to
house each inmate. The Board directed County staff to support the State Sheriffs
Association to in its efforts to sway the California Legislature to reduce or eliminate this
fee.
In another measure reflecting changes in local jails under realignment, the Board of
Supervisors on Tuesday adopted resolution to rename two County jails. Under the
resolution, the Las Colinas Women's Detention Facility will be renamed the San Diego
County Women's Detention and Reentry Facility. and the East Mesa Detention Faddy will
become the East Mesa Reentry Facility
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Before realignment, criminals sentenced to local jail served less than a year. But now
offenders can be sentenced to lengthy felony terms in local jail, so the Sheriff's
Department has implemented new programming and services to help these felons prepare
for a successful re-entry to the community upon their release.
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Gunman Kills 3, Including 1 Town Official, at Pa. Municipal
Meeting
Source: AP/Philadelphia Inquirer 1 August 6, 2013
A man feuding with township officials in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains over living conditions at his ramshackle, trash-filled
property killed three people at a municipal meeting - including at least one town official - in a rampage that blew holes through
the walls and sent people crawling for cover, authorities said.
The gunman, identified as 59-year-old Rockne Newell, randomly fired shots Monday night as he barged into the meeting.
authorities said. He left long enough to get another weapon from his car and continued firing upon returning until he was
tackled by at least one person and shot with his own gun, police and witnesses said.
"I heard more than 10 shots," Pocono Record reporter Chris Reber said in a first-person account "It was automatic, like a
string of firecrackers." The shooting, which injured at least two other people. happened during Ross Township's monthly
meeting, Monroe County emergency management director Guy Miller said.
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Published Saturday, Aug. 03, 2013
For years, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District ignored the financial repercussions of
the Great Recession and did almost nothing in response to diminishing property tax revenue.
Today, the district's coffers are almost empty.
Stand-alone fire districts are a long-time problem in California. The special districts operate
without county or city supervision, and in turn, the public pays little attention to them.
Across the state, many fire districts operate in the dark, overseen by independent boards
stacked with former firefighters.
The El Dorado County Fire Protection District illustrates what can result from a fire district's
unchecked spending habits.
Here's a snapshot of the district's finances: It closed the fiscal year with an operating budget
of just $442,000, compared with $5.6 million at the end of June 2009. And, as The
Sacramento Bee's Richard Chang reported Monday, the district currently holds only
$130,000 in reserve funds, down from a 2008 high of $1.4 million.
Under new Fire Chief Michael Hardy, the district is instituting sweeping measures to help
balance its budget, including transferring $829,000 from the district's retiree and long-term
health funds and requiring firefighters to contribute 9 percent of their salaries to their
CalPERS pensions.
With such a small operating budget, both El Dorado County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn and
Hardy say the fire district will likely have to ask the county for loans to cover payroll before
December, including pay for firefighters who earn an average of almost $94,000 a year and
the fire chief's salary of $171,349.
For more than four years, as property values fell and tax revenue followed close behind, the
fire district continued spending at pre-recession levels and failed to adjust to the changing
economic landscape.
By September 2012, then-fire chief Bruce Lacher vacated his post after a 94 percent vote of
no confidence by the local firefighters union in May that year. Lacher's legacy was $1.6
million in district debt, which was saddled on his successor.
While Lacher's inattention should carry significant blame, the buck doesn't stop there.
The El Dorado County Fire Protection District is supervised by a board of five members.
Three members of the current board - Mark Brunton, Mark Johnson and Chris Swarbrick have previously worked in fire protection. A similarly weighted board was in place during
Lacher's tenure.
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With such a group, it is all too easy for self-serving policy choices to take hold. Under the
supervision of this board, it took only a few years for a healthy "cash cushion," as Harn
described it, to give way to near insolvency.
Unless the district's residents step up to demand more fiscal prudence from this board, it
may well be time for dissolution of this special district, with fire protection responsibilities
shouldered by El Dorado County or the state.
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OCEANSIDE, Calif. - Firefighters extinguished a rash of at least nine small brush fires overnight in
Oceanside, and a bicyclist with gasoline and a lighter was arrested, firefighters said Saturday.
About 40 firefighters from the Oceanside Fire Department, Camp Pendleton and the North County Fire
Protection District extinguished at least nine fires that burned a total of three to four acres before 2 a.m.
Saturday, according to Battalion Chief Bill Kogerman of the Oceanside Fire Department.
The first of the fires that kept crews busy was reported about 11:35 p.m. Friday near Mesa Drive and
Foussat Road, Kogerman said. That fire burned within about 200 feet of homes, but was contained to
about an acre.
As crews were finishing up, they were dispatched to flames two miles away near Redwood and Cypress
streets. They found six fires burning in a field behind homes near the San Luis Rey River bed,
Kogerman said.
Then, two more fires were reported near where the first fire broke out. Firefighters rushed back and
spotted a male suspect speeding away on a bicycle, according to Kogerman.
An engine company caught up to the suspect, who was found to have a backpack containing a lighter
and a gas can, and he was turned over to police, Kogerman said. No name or age was immediately
released.
No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported, Kogerman said.
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FALLBROOK — Firefighters extinguished a small brush fire near state Route 76 and Sage Road in Fallbrook on Friday morning.
The fire was reported about 11:20 a. m. about a half mile from Interstate 15, according to the California Highway Patrol website.
Crews were able to keep the blaze to less than an acre in size, and turned their work from dousing it to cleaning it up just after noon,
North County Fire Protection District tweeted.
The activity led authorities to briefly close a stretch of state Route 76 The road was back open by about 12:15 p.m., but eastbound
traffic was stacked up.
By 12:30 p.m., Caltrans had tweeted that the roadway was clear,
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to enjoy the day's activities.
The historical Society presented a sideshow csnsisting of local heroes history, a bagpipe salute by the San Diego Courty Firefighter Pipes and
Drums, and speeches by distinguished guests.
Chief Bull Metcalf of the North County Fire Protnition District spoke en the dedication his agency has shown to the community throughout the
decades. It continues this legacy he said, runny h the Fire Explorers program and Reserve Firefighters program, both of yew h target gong
adults who might be Interested In firefighting.'
According to Fallbrook Vintage Car Club President Roy Moasa, up until the mod•19COs firefighting was a community iwide, volunteer-only job. It
was not until 1947 that the first Pre station was created In Fallbrook, where the Firehouse Broiler restaurant currently stands an Man Avenue.
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The sideshow highlighted the volunteer mentality that is still present in this Pre department today,- Metcalf said. The Rainbow station Is still fully
staffed by volunteers.
The North County Fire Protection District consists of s x fire stations, including Rainbow and
about 50,000 people.
approximatey lot square miles, protecting
Metcalf said, 'It in a serious business where people ova their lives in order to save others. They go into burning Isirdrigs knowing that the
structures are going to fall, because they want to help.'
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At the end of the program, there was a moment of silence for ail Chose who died while
flrenghling. 'We are eternally grateful to the 19 men in Arizona and all the firefighters that have
gone before us,' Metcalf said
The bagpipes and drums rang out in salute as the cerem.iiiy lased
Dunne the event, children took advantage .3f getting a close up look at vintage fire trucks
brought in by Fire departments from autlying areas Carlsbad Escondido, and other town brought
their antique Fire trucks for everyone to coley. The kids clamored aboard and look pitlures with
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Kent Norton. a retired Fallbrook firefighter said that he enjoyed the event because it is a way to
see all the old hinds. and the guys you grew up with.-
The Fallbrook Ristonal Society bterded Fallbrook's firefighter history with present and future
Ideals to make a memorable 'Salute to Firefighters.' The fun filled day exempl fled the community's
gratitude to first responders and was a learning experience too.
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Fallbrook Fire Safe Council president Dorothy Roth erplained haw the project works with the support of the North County Fire Protect en District.
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Tips for seniors from Patty Koch of North County Fire
'People age 65 and older are especially vulnerable to falls and fires in the home. North County Fire ;provides a fire and fall
prevention program for older adults. We will come to your home and check and install smoke alarms as needed and offer solutions
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decades. lt. continues this legacy he said, • through the Fire Explorers program and Reserve Firefighters program both of which target yo.ing
adults who might be interested In firefighting.'
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vintage fire trucks brought in by fire departments from out 'ring areas.
Carlsbad, Escondido. and other towns brought their antique fire trucks for
everyone to enjoy The kids clamored aboard and took pctures with
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Kent Norton, a retired Fallbrook firefighter said that he enjoyed the
event because "it is a way to see all the old friends, and the guys you
grew up with."
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with present and future ideals to make a memorable 'Salute to
Firefighters.' The funtilled day exemplified the community's gratitude to
first responders and was
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Battling the Witch Creek fire in 2007 — Sean M. Haffey
The ongoing effort to consolidate and improve fire and emergency medical services in the unincorporated parts of the county has
entered a third phase with the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' acceptance this week of a five-year Fire Master Plan .
The San Diego County Fire Authority was established in 2008 with the goal of improving fire service in rural areas by reorganizing
multiple volunteer fire agencies by bringing them under one central command and making staffing and physical requirements for
firefighters more uniform.
Since then, the Authority has gained control or entered into contracts with most of the rural fire departments, but there are still some
holdouts who say the concept of "volunteer" fire departments is evaporating because the red tape required to help out has become
too much to bear.
Some backcountry departments — even those that are already members of the Authority — resent the loss of local control.
The Authority, working closely with Cal Fire, supports 15 rural fire agencies, including nine volunteer stations, and extends round-the
-clock protection to roughly 1.5 million acres
The second phase of the plan, initiated in January of 2011, dissolved the boundaries of five of the seven remaining volunteer fire
departments (Mt. Laguna, Palomar Mountain, Boulevard Campo and San Pasqualy
The master plan accepted Tuesday by the supervisors is a planning document for the next five years and initiates the third phase
which will consider the future reorganization of the San Diego Rural Fire Protection District and Pine Valley departments into the
Authority. It also lays out a series of steps to replace equipment, add staff, and increase training opportunities.
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Landmark California regulations under federal fire
Companies arc going through Congress to light California's stricter workplace, consumer and environmental lam. Gridlock and
sympathetic Republicans in the House could murk in their favor.
By Elan Halper
5 00 AM PDT, July 28, 2013
WASHINGTON California has a reputation for having some of the nation's most aggressive rules on workplace safety,
consumer protection and environmental quality — regulations that force companies to make costly adjustments to the way
they do business worldwide
Now some of those companies, banking on congressional gridlock and sympathetic Republican leaders in the House, arc
fighting back And officials in Sacramento won). that some of the states landmark laws may be in danger
At the top of their worry. list is a measure with bipartisan support that would strengthen federal environmental laws on
dangerous chemicals, but at the price of rolling back a pioneering California law that tncs to protect consumers from the
most toxic materials State leaders are scrambling to fend off the hill, which they say is mitten so broadly that it also could
undermine California's clean water laws and its effort to combat global warming
"We are alarmed," said Debbie Raphael, director of the state Depanment of Toxic Substances Control 'SI. e have pros rams
on place that are sere effective and have missed the marketplace to benefit not just California but the entire world This
puts all that at risk"
The U S government has the power to block the laws of California or any other state if the statutes have an impact on interstate commerce or otherwise interfere with
federal authority But Washington has tended to do that sparingly Democrats there typically don't have a problem with the states liberal policies, and Republicans has e
preferred to avoid infringing on states' rights
But Republicans have taken up the argument that they need to curb such regulatory trailblazing to protect the tights of other states, particularly deep-red ones that don't
want their industries faced with either following California's rules or being cut off from the country's biggest market They argue that the state's regulations have gotten
more aggressive State officials say a more conservative Republican Party now puts business interests ahead of protecting states from Washington's authority
Beyond the proposed federal Chemical Safety Improvement Act, a wide range of California measures are under siege Agricultural interests have persuaded much of
Congress that a state lass prohibitang the sale of eggs laid by hens confined to tiny cages should be invalidated Californias foie gras ban has been under attack. as has its
ban on the sale of inefficient light bulbs
A proposed rule by one federal agency threatens the states ban on cutting fins off sharks to sell for soup A I louse panel recently amended a transportation bill to shift final
authonty over California s planned high-speed rail line to Congress where many Republicans complain the project infringes on the nghts of landowners in its path
A measure that would hase blocked California's authority to enforce state water law protections for endangered species made it through the [louse last y ear though it
stalled in the Senate
"It's a constant push and pull," said Ensin Chemerinsky. dean of the UC Irvine School of I ass When a state puts in regulations a business finds onerous, it turns to
Congress "
The tomes legislation has caused particular alarm in California
It was hatched in the Senate, which has usually been the chamber that has protected California against legislation pushed by the Republican-controlled Ilouse It isas
ty niter by the late Sen. Frank R Lautenberg (D-N J 1, a liberal who had strong ties to consumer groups and Sen David Sinter IR-La I. a consenatay e who has long
championed less regulation fur industry.
The two struck a compromise that would significantly strengthen the federal Ens ironmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate chemicals
Under current law, EPA authority is limited to chemicals that already has e been proved to be dangerous As is result only a fraction of the tens of thousands of chemicals
on the market has been tested by the federal government Voter agreed to back new authonty for the EPA to screen all chemicals for safety But in exchange he insisted on
provisions, backed by the chemical industry, that could prohibit states from adding regulations of their own
In the spring, news of the deal was hailed as a breakthrough on Capitol Hill. where consumer actisists and ens ironmental groups had lost repeated battles to strengthen the
existing law, which they considered toothless
Then details from the fine print emerged.
California officials objected that the measure not only would prohibit the state from imposing its own rules on the manufacture and sale of chemicals, but also that the
language had such broad sweep, it could invalidate several other state laws as well
California Atty. Gen Kamala Harris described the measure an an email to The Times as "a no-win that puts Calrformans at nsk from toxic chemicals and inhibits the
development of safer. cleaner products " Her office has concluded that the measure would imperil Proposition 65, which voters enacted an 1986 to limit contamination of
groundwater and make businesses disclose when consumers are exposed to carcinogens.
The California Environmental Protection Agency has "identified dozens of California laws and regulations that may be at risk of preemption' under the chemicals bill,
Secretary Matt Rodriquez wrote in a letter to senators He warned that it "could jeopardize California's ability to control greenhouse gases and thereby meet the ttate's
targets under AB 32. the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 "
Vitter's office did not respond to requests for comment. Other supporters of the measure say it is not intended to unravel the state's tomes lass. its global warming policies or
other state laws. They say it will be amended to make that clear
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Rural homeowners will soon be hit with new State Responsibility Area — SRA, also known as fireprevention — fees and The Rural County Representatives of California announced Tuesday they continue
to oppose it
The SRA fees are imposed by the state and aimed to backfill a void created in the Cal Fire budget in
2011.
"RCRC remains opposed to this fee. It is bad public policy, and unfair to rural homeowners," said Kevin
Cann, RCRC Board Chair and Mariposa County Supervisor. "We will continue our efforts to repeal this
fee, and relieve rural homeowners of this duplicative tax."
The SRA fee is the result of budget bill AB 29X, approved by Governor Brown in 2011, This legislation
was passed into law with little opportunity for public input, and was vehemently opposed by counties, fire
districts, and associations representing firefighters. The first round of bills were mailed to rural
homeowners in 2012, following a costly, and inefficient implementation period, where the state spent an
estimated $15 million in up-front costs to launch the program.
RCRC has ongoing concerns with several aspects of the fee. First, according to Cal Fire s own data, their
most expensive activities are for fire suppression in highly urbanized areas. not rural areas Second, most
landowners in the SRA have already agreed to a fire protection and prevention tax at the local level.
making the SRA fee duplicative. Finally, SRA fees weaken the state's mutual aid system, and by taking a
greater role, place the state in a position of long-term liability over local fire fighting and prevention efforts,
leaving them vulnerable to legitimate litigation claims.
Bills for the 2012-13 fiscal year will begin hitting rural homeowners' mailboxes this week , mailed in
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the California Legislature on a 2/3rds vote. was heard last Friday in Sacramento Superior Court. While
the court did not render a decision on the lawsuit, the judge did rule for Jarvis against the State relative
to Jarvis representing the class of taxpayers (class action) subject to the SRA fee. The State argued
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NCFPD deputy fire chief Ed Sprague addressed the [Miners board June 25 although the presentation was a discussdin item rather than a witting action 'It was more
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The fire district had prehnouS y approved a deign and construction management services contract with an architectural firm School dostrelS are enemy; from local land use
porisdiction but fire distnets, water districts, and other focal government agencies are subject to the county process The North County Fire Protection Distnct began the permit
profess with the county in early 2010 when construction costs were lower due to economic conditions "That was several mars ago when we Started the process," Sprague sad.
The permitting process took more than three years, and construction costs have .nc reased during that time The cost of Station 5 exceeded the initial estimates that were done.
Sprague said. "Me cost of the facility is much greater than anticipated a
The architectural consultaht provided an estimate of approstmate.y 53 5 milkon. although that was based on instruction
began ng el 2010 'It s quite a bit higher,- Sprague sa d.
The fins ddtrict sent a request for proposals and received six bits which were opeoed June 19 The lowest base bid was
54,662 000 and the highest was 54,967 000 When optional items were added the bits mooed from 54,770 464 to 54 997 a70.
'They're all by imputable rotor-AM:WO.' Sprague la cl of the bids
Sprague added that the small range between the lowest and highest bids also irdcaterl that the district wou d likely be unable to
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The lack 01 a contact award June 25 does nut force a new bidding profess AL of the bids from the tontraf tan are good for 90
days,' Sprague said. "You can coercion any one of them
The 90 day period from the bid opening date ends Sept 17 The neat Alf FPO board meeting is scheduled for July 23 We may
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5.0 June 25 to adopt the county's 2013 . 14 budget, including the distribution of Supervisor Bill Horn's $536,000 Community
Enhancement budget. Although only Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue derived from lodging facilities in unincorporated San Diego County funds the Community
Enhancement program, organizations In Incorporated Cities are also 4. 9i014 for grams.
Each county supervisor also has a $1 in Mon discretionary Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget, so some Community Enhancement requests may be fulfilled from that
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The Bonsall Chamber of Commerce received 515,000 of its $38,500 request The chamber will use the money for expanding the chamber's website, use of social media to attract
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The $3,000 the Camp Pendleton Histoncal Society was allocated matches its 2012-13 grant amount although not its requested $10,000. The historical society will utilize $2,000
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The Fallbrook Art Association requested $14,700 and was given $10 250, which r5 a slight increase over last year's $10,000 The association will spend $10,000 of the money for
a spring open Juned show and a fall Judged show and $250 towards rent and utilities for a Scarecrow Factory storefront
Fallbrook Center of the Arts, Inc., sought $45,000 and was provided with $20.500. The grant will be used for postcards, brochures, stationery, flyers, media adverldIng, postage,
distribution services, window displays, signage, website design. and website maintenance. The former Fallbrook Village Association received $19,280 in 2012.
The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce obtained the same $60.000 amount it received last year. The chamber, which asked for $155,0110, will use the money for expenses
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The Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society rece-ied $3.250 of its $5,000 request for carpet replacement in all areas of the building
used by the public including the meeting room, the =mufti. and the offices The society was given $3.000 ast year
The Fallbrook Healthcare Foundation, which did not leek TOT revenue last year. was allocated $3,500 of its $23,444 request for
2013-14. The foundation will apply $2,144 tower& the salary of a full time care van driver to transport seniors and the disabled.
The other 51,356 will install five concrete Wieners In hint of the Adult Day Care Center to prevent vehicles from running into the
building and InJunng clients or staff.
The Fabbrook Land Conservancy was allocated $7,922 of the $9,600 sought The program to clear trails and fire roads in the
Santa Margarita Rivershed will utilize 53,150 to pay for 14 days of Ra nbow;CalFire crews and 5600 to purchase a new chain saw
Stage Coach Sunday activities will have $3,000 in funding The FL{ will spend $962 fur matorials for the Walkabout Web Trail The
remaining $210 will purchase a 1,000-wan geoerator which will provide power for pale saws used in pruning trees on Downtown
Fallbrook streets Last year the conservancy received $8 000 of TOT funding
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REINS (Riding Emphasizing Intl viduat Needs and Strengths) asked for $15,000 for horseback therapy programs and received
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Tue, 2013-07-16 13:22
By Garry Briese
When I'm preparing for a presentation like the one I recently made at Illinois Fire Service Home Day., I
often go to a fire station. I went to the fire station because everything we do in the fire service starts in a
fire station. I wanted to remind myself why we hold events like home days.
As I walked up to the station, the flags snapped in the wind — those crisp, sharp pops that come with
summer winds in Colorado. Those are the same winds that blew up a small fire into the Black Forest Fire
in Colorado Springs, resulting in nearly 500 homes burned, two civilian deaths, nearly 40,000
evacuated, 14,000 acres burned and millions of dollars in losses — largest fire loss in the state's history.
More than 700 brave firefighters fought that wildfire in hellish conditions with winds as high as 50 mph,
including wildland and structural crews from the station I was visiting.
But before I went into the station, I. stood there and listened. The apparatus hay's glass doors were
down, the lights in the apparatus bays were on night setting and the engine, ladder and wildfire engine
sat quietly in the warm half light.
I stood there for a long time, listening and thinking.
Each year there are more than 20,000,000 fire and emergency calls in the United States.
Every day we are reminded why the fire service is here and what kind of business we are in. Our promise
to our citizens and our nation is: "When you don't know who else to call, call the fire department. We
will be there to stand between you and danger."
In survey after survey, local and national, the fire service continues to hold the highest level of public
trust. Like in many previous wildland fires across the nation, citizens in Colorado Springs found nut the
shift change hours for the Black Forest wildfire crews and spontaneously lined the streets two times a
day with signs and flags thanking them.
From rural to suburban to urban to intercity, fire departments continue to have an irreplaceable role in
every American community. For many in our largest cities, the only positive contact they have with their
government in the neighborhoods is the fire department. The only sure thing in many cities is that the
firefighters will come when they are called.
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Now the fire service is intimately engaged in protecting the national critical infrastructure, providing
community emergency management, preparing and responding to WMDs. This includes preparing for
and responding to terrorism bombings like the Boston bombing and Ricin and Anthrax responses, along
with other types of terrorism we have not yet experienced such as wide area chemical or biological
attack, improvised vehicle explosive devices, improvised nuclear explosive devices, and attacks on our
national electrical-grid systems.
In each and every case, the fire service will respond.
In 1994, a fire chief in Altamonte Springs Florida asked his congressman to add an amendment to the
Nunn-Lugar Act. The fire chief, Tom Siegfried, was the then-president of the IAFC. The amendment was
drafted and the IAFC wanted the funds to go to the USDA/FEMA. But, FEMA had too many oversight
committees and the congressman would only agree to submit the amendment if the funds went to the
Department of Justice. So the IAFC agreed to the Department of Justice and the oversight committee
held hearing on the amendment.
The amendment was stalled as there were an equal number of republicans and democrats in the
committee room and it looked like the amendment would fail. The basic question among the committee
members was, "Does the federal government have any role in finding local fire departments?"
Fortunately, another congressman came to the hearing late, the vote was taken and the amendment to
the Nunn-Lugar Act was added. Ultimately it was signed into law in 1995. This initial action recognized
the fire service as a key component of our nation's critical infrastructure.
In 1998, Sens. Sam Nunn and Pete Domenici were holding hearings and the IAFC was able to work with
their committee staff to set up both testimony and a demonstration for the Senate Committee Hearing.
Chief Lamont Ewell, IAFC president, and Chief Gary Marrs from Oklahoma City testified about the need
for federal funds to support the preparation of the fire service for weapons of mass destruction.
Firefighters were brought into the committee hearing room — one dressed in structural gear and the
other in level one hazmat gear. The demonstration and testimony was successful and the Domestic
Preparedness Program was established and funded in the Office ofJustice Programs — this eventually
was moved to FEMA.
Since the start in 2001, the Assistance to Firefighter Grant and the Staffing for Adequate Fire &
Emergency Response Grants has resulted in nearly $8.5 billion in direct federal funding to local fire
departments. While the Sept. 11 attacks and the sacrifices of the 343 firefighters in New York City
propelled the national fire service to even higher levels of public respect and trust, we can never take the
AFG and SAFER grants for granted.
The administrations of both political parties have proposed reductions in funding or even complete
elimination of the AFG grants. Each time the fire service and fire service industry partners have
garnered sufficient congressional support to continue, and even increase these essential grant programs.
There are currently 248 members of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and we can still say we are
among the largest caucuses in Congress. But the Caucus membership numbers have dropped off in the
past few Congresses as a result of the large turnover in recent elections.
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A dangerous situation indeed since local support in each Congressional district is absolutely essential to
the continuation of the AFG and SAFER programs. Without AFG, SAFER and the related fire grants, the
capabilities and capacities of both the fire service and the fire equipment and apparatus manufacturers
will be seriously damaged.
The fire service is a key part of our nation's critical infrastructure protection program. When the other
key infrastructure components have something had happen to them, they call the fire service to help
them. And make no mistake: The AFG, SAFER and the other fire grant programs are an essential part of
our nation's homeland defense because terrorism is a part of our nation's reality.
Explosive and hugely expensive wildland fires continue to grow in size and severity. Catastrophic natural
disasters, like Hurricane Sandy and the F-5 tornado in Moore, Okla., are occurring more frequently.
The fire service will continue to he under-resourced by revenue challenged local governments and
volunteer fire departments will not have enough volunteers and cancer in the fire service is a looming
time bomb for our firefighters that remains yet to he effectively addressed.
And the AFG grants are scheduled to sunset in December 2017.
This reminds me of the quote from baseball great Mickey Mantel when he said, "If I had known I would
have lived this long, I would have taken better care of myself."
We must not stumble, we must not take anything for granted, we must have more members in the
Congressional Fire Services Caucus, we must not consider these grants to be entitlements for the fire
service and we cannot take our eye off the ball.
Working alongside our congressional delegations, fire departments and fire apparatus and equipment
manufacturers need to continue to reinforce the key role of the fire service in the protection of the
homeland, from manmade or natural emergencies and disasters.
When I finished my visit to the station we were standing in the apparatus bay ending our conversation
and — as if on cue — the tones alerted, the lights came on, the hay doors opened, the dispatcher
announced multiple units were being dispatched to an interior gas leak in an apartment complex.
The firefighters moved with practiced perfection, donning gear, starting engines, preparing to
leave. They waited until the traffic light in the front of the station cycled green for them and then with
the roar of diesel engines and the perfect sound of sirens. They left the station, turned right and headed
off down the hill.
Every day, every night this same scenario happens in the fire stations of our nation — more than 20
million times a year.
That's why we we hold events like home days — to strengthen the future for our nation's fire service.
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The Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee today passed its FY 2014 DHS
Appropriations bill, providing $337.5 million each for the FIRE and SAFER grant programs ($675
million total). The House-passed bill provided $340 million for each program.
The Senate bill funded the U.S. Fire Administration at $44 million. Both numbers represent essentially
level funding over current year levels.
The bill provides $1.502 billion for State and Local preparedness grant programs, $38 million above the
comparable fiscal year 2013 level. The bill does not include grant reform as proposed in the president's
budget request, as a complete legislative proposal has not been submitted to the authorizing committees
of jurisdiction. Instead, this bill continues to allocate funding in the same manner as in fiscal year 2013.
Included in the total is:
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$406.4 million for State Homeland Security Grants
$46.6 million for Operation Stonegarden
$601.2 million for the Urban Area Security Initiative
$13 million for non-profit security grants
$90.6 million for transit and rail security grants
$10 million for Amtrak security
$100.6 million for port security grants
$233.6 million for education, training and exercises, includingo $29 million for continuing
training grants to include hazmat training as aresult of the incidents at chemical facilities in West
Texas and Geismar, La.
• $20.6 million for the Emergency Management Institute
• $98 million for the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium.
The bill also provides funding for the following programs:
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$350 million for emergency management performance grants
$25 million for predisaster mitigation grants
$95.2 million for flood mapping and risk analysis
$120 million for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program
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The bill provides $126.7 million for disaster-resilience research and development efforts within the
DHS's Science and Technology Directorate. These funds will support efforts aimed at reducing the
vulnerability of critical infrastructure, key leadership, and large-scale events from terrorist attacks and
other hazards.
The Senate bill now moves to full committee and then to the Senate floor.
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Written by Blake Herzog, Denise Goolsby and Dave Nyczeprr The Desert Sun
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MOUNTAIN CENTER — The 22,800-acre Mountain Fire was human-caused, though
investigators are still looking into the exact cause, Incident Commander Jeanne PinchaTulley said at a Thursday afternoon news conference.
The fire in the San Jacinto Mountains, 15 percent contained by Thursday morning, is the
largest wildfire currently burning in California and could become the state's largest so far this
year.
Two specialized firefighting airplanes were sent Thursday to the fire. Both Lockheed Martin
C-130J Super Hercules planes activated by California Governor's Office of Emergency
Services come equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System II — able to drop
3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant.
By Thursday, the fire had forced the evacuation of 6,000 people and 2,200 homes and
closed the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Officials also reiterated the fire is not expected to
reach southern Palm Springs, though the danger is there for the Idyllwild and Fern Valley
areas.
PALM SPRINGS FIRE IMPACT: Mountain Fire's effects on the city
"It is so dry right now that this is reacting like a late-September, October fire," Pincha-Tulley
said Thursday afternoon. "It's a good thing we don't have Santa Ana winds right now."
By the numbers
• 22,800 acres
• 35.625 square miles
• 15 percent contained
• 2,985 firefighters battling the blaze
• 6,000 people and 2,200 homes evacuated
• Six homes destroyed; one other damaged
Minute by minute
1:46 p.m.: Though temperatures near 100 degrees with low humidity are expected through
Saturday, AccuWeather predicts "spotty pop-up thunderstorms" in the area this weekend
alongside increased humidity levels.
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While any rainfall could help the firefighting efforts, the storms could bring lightning and
ignite new blazes.
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with it, is not the way to protest, officials say
By Susan Meeker Tri-County Newspapers
2013-07-16 18 51 13
When it comes to paying taxes, there is no waiting out the government.
Former state Sen. George Runner, a member of the state Board of Equalization, said Colusa County
residents who receive the state's fire prevention fee should pay the bill now and fight later.
Runner is a strong opponent of the annual fee, which is levied at the rate of $150
the CalFire State Responsibility Area
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Property owners who are also within the boundaries of a fire protection agency receive a reduction of $35.
Runner spoke with residents throughout the north state on Monday in a town hall meeting, via telephone,
urging them not to protest what he considers an illegal tax by tossing the bills in the trash
"We have to trust the court will seek to overturn this," Runner said.
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association formally served the California Board of Equalization, CalFire
and state Department of Justice earlier this year with a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the
state's fire prevention fee. The first court hearing is scheduled for Friday
"This is the normal first step for a lawsuit to continue." Runner said.
He believes Howard Jarvis will eventually prevail on the grounds it is really a tax that needed a two-thirds
vote in the Legislature to pass
The state will begin mailing fire prevention fee bills for fiscal year 2012-13 on Friday, and Colusa County
residents should expect to receive bills the week of July 26
The billings are sent alphabetically by county.
Penalties
Not paying the bill would result in additional penalties and interest that residents may not be able to
recover even if the court action is favorable. Runner said.
In addition to the lawsuit, there have been several bills in the Legislature that could have altered who
pays, how much is paid or repealed the fee, but none have succeeded much to the disappointment of
Sen. Jim Nielsen, R-Gerber, who joined Runner in the telephone conference on Monday.
"This was something that was done three years ago in the dark of night " Nielsen said. "It is an insidious
bill."
According to CalFire officials, the fee will fund a variety of fire prevention services within the State
Responsibility Area, including brush clearance around communities on public lands, along roadways and
evacuation routes and activities that will improve forest health so it can better withstand wildfire.
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Nielsen, however, believes a lot of the money is being misspent. including $3.6 million he said went to an
outside organization not related to fire prevention, and $4.2 million that will be used to take civil action
against property owners to recover costs for fires that starts on private property.
"This was sold to the world and to us as fire prevention," Nielsen said. "That is not the case."
He said the fee was simply a way to backfill about $85 million in budget cuts to CalFire.
"Really what it's all about is more money for the government," Nielsen said.
Anger over fire fee
What the fee does not cover is fire protection, which was why many town hall participants Monday said
they didn't want to pay the bill.
"I don't have the money," said a Cottonwood woman. "If I pay this, I won't have the money to pay my
property taxes. That is the way it is for a lot of seniors, and why should we pay it if it does not go to fighting
fires?"
A 72-year-old Shasta man said he has been billed on five parcels but does not live in an area where
CalFire contributes to firefighting efforts.
"I have never seen a CalFire truck," he said.
Although Runner agreed the fee was unfair, he said residents still have to find a way to pay the bill again
this year — and pay for last year if they have not done so already
"This has nothing todo with fighting fire," he said.
More fees ahead?
Runner encouraged anyone who is having difficulty paying the fee to call the Board of Equalization to
make payment arrangements,
People who believe they should not have received a bill should pay it and then file an appeal, which is
referred to as a petition for redetermination.
A petition must be filed within 30 days of the date printed on the bill.
Nielsen said that in addition to a lawsuit to overturn the bill, he believes Californians who do not live in the
State Responsibility Area should join in the fight to have this fee repealed.
He said if Californians do not fight what he said amounts to double and triple taxation, the state will
continue to implement new fees to backfill budget cuts .
"I thought there would have been a firestorm over this tax," he said. "But there hasn't been."
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Obamacare-Mandate Delay to Have Little Impact on Public
Employers
BY: Dylan Scott I July 3, 2013
State and local governments aren't likely to have a big reaction to the news that the White House would
delay Obamacare's employer mandate for one year, according to an independent consultant, though some
public employers say they're glad about the postponement.
Citing concerns from the business community, the U.S. Treasury Department announced late Tuesday that
it would postpone the mandate's reporting requirements and financial penalties until 2015. Under the
mandate, employers with 50 employees or more were required to provide affordable health coverage to their
employees working 30 hours or more per week or pay a penalty ($2,000 per worker if they provided no
coverage; $3,000 per worker if their coverage was considered unaffordable).
Like private businesses, state and local governments must comply with the mandate. But most government
employers already provide generous benefits to their employees: 73 percent, higher than any other industry
according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. So the policy wasn't expected to have a significant impact, says
Rick Johnson, senior vice president at Segalco, who advises public employers on personnel issues
MAP: See which states have the highest and lowest uninsured rates.
States and localities spent most of their time trying to figure out which employees (for example, seasonal
workers) would be considered full-time under Obamacare and developing strategies to manage their parttime employees to keep them under the 30-hour limit. The Treasury Department's postponement doesn't
really change that work, Johnson says, though it does give public employers more time to comply.
1 don't want to say it's a non-event because it will give them a little leeway," he says. "But there are these
things that they're working on anyway, and I don't think it's going to change that."
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Some groups, however, said they were pleased with the White House's action. The National School Boards
Association (NSBA), which represents school districts that collectively employ more than 6 million people
nationwide, had submitted lengthy comments to the Treasury Department, asking for clarifications on issues
specific to the public school sector For example. substitute teachers who teach at different schools or parttime employees who perform additional duties. such as coaching. raise some unanswered questions about
the initial guidance for calculating full-time employment, says Francisco Negron, general counsel for NSBA.
Tuesday's announcement should allow the federal government. the school boards and other employers to
continue the dialogue about these issues. he says. without the health reform law's penalties looming in
2014,
"We were glad to see they have taken what we think for the time being is a prudent approach, to slow things
down in response to our concerns," Negron says. • This seems to suggest that they heard those concerns,
and we can continue to work to make sure we are in compliance with the law."
Some public employers had threatened to cut workers hours in response to the employer mandate Most
notably, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell ordered state agencies in February to cap part-time employees hours
at 29 to avoid the mandate's penalties. McDonnell's office didn't immediately respond to questions about
whether that policy would continue after the mandate's delay.
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Despite Recent Hardships, Public Workers Have a Lot to be
Happy About
The results of a Governing survey of state and local public officials paint a portrait of a sector hardhit by budget cuts, pay freezes and a lack of advancement opportunities. But the news isn't all bad.
BY: Mike Maciag I August 2013
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any state and local government workers face a grim reality these days.
During the recession, states and localities shed hundreds of thousands of jobs. In the coming years,
they're slated to lose even more veteran workers to retirement. That could mean more work for fewer and
less experienced employees, potentially dealing a blow to morale.
Governing conducted a survey of senior state and local officials assessing the current state of the publicsector workforce, examining a range of issues crucial to public employees. The responses paint a portrait of
a sector hard-hit by budget cuts, with many lamenting pay freezes and a lack of advancement opportunities.
But the news isn't all bad. Governments made great strides in advancing new and improved workforce
initiatives, giving plenty of reasons for optimism.
Overall, employees seem fairly content, despite the hardships of the past few years. Of those surveyed, 78
percent reported being somewhat or very satisfied with jobs and working conditions. Similarly, an
overwhelming majority said they thought they could make a difference through their work, and 73 percent
said they felt at least somewhat valued by their employers.
Keeping workers engaged is one of the more important factors in uniting a workforce, but only half of survey
participants reported satisfaction with their organization's employee engagement efforts. Bob Lavigna, the
University of Wisconsin's director of human resources, says that while there's not a one-size-fits-all
approach, senior leadership must play a key role in ensuring workers stay fully engaged.
One such way is to incorporate their feedback in decision-making The cities of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Boulder, Colo., for example, used peer-review teams as part of the budgeting processes. "There's a
tremendous opportunity to improve the effectiveness of government if we can move the needle of
engagement," says Lavigna, author of Engaging Government Employees' Motivate and Inspire Your People
to Achieve Superior Performance .
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Of course, it's easier for employees to stay engaged if work doesn't clash with personal life. Governments
received high marks in this area, with 86 percent expressing satisfaction with work/life balance. Use of
telecommuting—one common measure promoting flexibility—continues to spread across all levels of
government, particularly in information technology and program areas where it's most practical.
As agencies have trimmed budgets. some have sought ways to innovate, turning to workers for ideas. More
than three-quarters of survey respondents said they felt encouraged to innovate, but many governments
could do more to motivate employees. Only 61 percent of respondents said their work units rewarded
creativity and innovation. Incentives are helpful, says Bob Lavigna, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's
director of human resources and the author of a new book on employee engagement. Workers too often see
only the risks of implementing new ideas "There's a fear that if they try something and it doesn't work,
they're going to read about it in the newspaper," Lavigna says.
A handful of survey participants expressed frustration around a lack of merit-based pay, a barrier that's more
difficult for governments to overcome in an era of cutbacks. Its also hard for many to move up the career
ladder. Sixty-four percent of respondents were somewhat or very dissatisfied with their organization's
advancement opportunities.
That could change in the coming years, however, as governments will be dealing with a significant number
of vacancies created by the impending wave of baby boomer retirements, and many are preparing for that
now.
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The survey found governments must also work harder to attract young talent, which can require new and
often unconventional approaches to recruiting. For example, Louisiana's civil service department began
posting videos on YouTube last year, providing prospective employees an overview of what they'll encounter
working in certain jobs. The videos proved particularly useful in advertising high-turnover positions, such as
juvenile justice specialists, which Louisiana officials report has saved the department time and money. (In
the survey, 62 percent reported that their work unit was able to recruit new hires with the right skills.)
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Innovative Workforce Practices
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espite hurdles like those identified in the Governing survey, many states and localities are finding new
ways to address their challenges head on. The following is a sampling of some innovative workforce
initiatives that have been implemented across the country.
Worker Exchanges
As baby boomers get set to retire, governments must fill the pipeline with the next generation of publicsector managers. To do that, some local governments in Silicon Valley are combining efforts to develop
homegrown talent.
The Management Talent Exchange Program, administered by San Mateo County, Calif., works like this:
Participating public managers nominate up-and-corners for three-month assignments with other agencies or
localities. Participants hone their skills in a completely different discipline, gaining experience to bring back
to agencies and advance their careers. "When they come back, they're supercharged," says Frank Benest,
who crafted the program and is a senior adviser at the International City/County Management Association.
Plenty of governments have their own internal exchange programs that allow managers to try out positions
at different agencies. But San Mateo's initiative gives employees the unique ability to spend time in a
different government altogether. The region's smaller localities mostly lack the capacity for employees to
move around, so governments swapping employees provides learning experiences that wouldn't otherwise
be possible. Mountain View, Calif., assistant city manager Melissa Dile was employed with a small city in
2005 when she got an assignment to work on a performance measurement project at a large water district.
it came at just the right time in my career," she says. "It helped me to test out whether I'd be suited for a
larger public agency."
The program costs $8,000 to administer. including learning forums and one-on-one coaching. Benest
expects about 15 emerging leaders to participate in the next iteration of the program this fall.
Insourcing Health Care
Last year, then-Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer's administration proposed establishing health-care clinics for
state workers, in part to cut growing expenses. The first clinic opened its doors in Helena last fall, and a
facility in Billings opened in June.
On average, a visit to a state-supported clinic costs $90 less than the standard fee-for-service system, says
Russ Hill, administrator of the state's Health Care and Benefits Division. The state owns the equipment and
leases the facilities, while a contractor manages staffing and medical supplies, charging the state actual
supply costs and a per-patient fee.
The clinics' most significant benefits, Hill says, have yet to be realized. The state expects employees —
many of whom will soon retire — to get healthier because of easy access to health-care services, curbing
long-term costs, "They're much more likely to seek out [clinic staff] and stay engaged," Hill says. About 55
percent of Helena-area workers visited their local clinic within six months of its opening. Physicians there
identified some 900 previously undiagnosed high cholesterol patients, 750 high blood pressure patients and
325 diabetics.
While some large private companies have run their own clinics for years, more state and local governments
are now following suit. Colorado and Tennessee established similar clinics, along with a slew of local
governments. Montana plans to eventually open nine or 10 centers across the state. For those living in
outlying areas, Hill is exploring another future possibility: mobile clinics.
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Rewarding Employee Innovation
After Larimer County, Colo., saw its revenues plummet during the recession, it turned to its own employees
for ideas on how to hold down costs. Other governments similarly encourage workers to innovate, but
Larimer County took it a step further with a program rewarding them for it.
The county's Innovation Awards Program recognizes employees who've retooled processes or found
inventive ways of enhancing services to deliver more for less. Finalists present their innovations to senior
managers and county commissioners. Then the county announces winners at a banquet, where employees
get a trophy and up to $5,000 cash, says Bridget Paris, a county compensation specialist who created the
program, which costs about $7,000 in total. "We wanted to incentivize employees who were not only trying
to do more with less," Paris says, "but doing things differently."
This year, the county received a dozen entries. In one case, a team of human services department
employees implemented a system speeding up the delivery of public assistance benefits. Another group in
the county's workforce center established a program linking young entrepreneurs with mentors in the local
business community. A sheriffs office lieutenant won the top prize for coming up with a way to reduce the
aggressive behavior of high-security jail inmates that saved the county an estimated $75,000 and reduced
assaults on staff.
Encouraging creativity makes employees feel connected to their work. While the county can't formally
recognize every contribution, the program plants the seeds for future innovations. "[It] is incorporating this
thought-process into our culture," Paris says. "It's a different way of accepting change and being more
creative."
Monitoring Mental Health
When workers are plagued by problems at work or home, they often seek help from employee assistance
programs. These services encompass everything from substance abuse counseling to professional
development coaching.
In Colorado, the Department of Personnel and Administration uses a unique program to help assess
employees' mental wellness. Clients complete a pre-screening questionnaire, which is then incorporated into
a data-driven system that helps the department target its efforts. The data helps identify those in need of
additional assistance, and it can also reveal larger workforce trends. For instance, only 35 percent of the
employees seeking help were men. So the department launched an initiative encouraging more men to get a
behavioral health check-up.
Demand for the state's employee assistance programs is significant -- the agency expected to serve 6,800
clients during the fiscal year ending in June -- because they work. A study showed that absenteeism among
clients was cut in half after employees sought help, along with notable reductions in reported workplace
distress.
Flexible Workplace
A spike in call volumes can create a stressful work environment for employees at the Minneapolis 311 call
center, which already maintains long and grueling hours of operation. To better accommodate workers and
increase productivity, the city implemented a variety of initiatives promoting flexibility.
Four of the call center's employees work from home almost exclusively. Sitting at desks in their homes
equipped with dual monitors and headsets, they track down information and direct citizens to city services.
In the call center, meanwhile, the most popular workstation takes flexibility a step further -- literally. Agents
burn calories while taking calls on a custom-built office treadmill, funded by a tobacco settlement grant. "It
helps to get their blood flowing and stay more positive throughout the day," says Don Stickney, the city's 311
director.
Next year, the department plans to initiate an online scheduling system, enabling employees to conveniently
swap shifts. "When employees' family and work life are in balance, they are more productive and happy
employees," Stickney says, "which leads to more customer satisfaction and higher productivity."
Listening to Employees
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Providing employees platforms to voice opinions and participate in decision-making are crucial to workforce
engagement. In Cincinnati, the city initiated a new priority-based budgeting process that it jointly developed
with citizens. As part of the process, small teams of city employees evaluated how well all city programs met
one of seven priority areas.
Lea Eriksen, the city's budget director, says this has allowed employees not only to contribute to the city's
overall functioning, but also to learn about other areas of city government. Sewer department employees, for
example, assisted in assessing goals for safe communities, while police participated on a commerce review
team. In July, the city convened a meeting of employees and residents to find ways to further increase
engagement for the next budget.
The department of city planning and buildings also sought employee input as it crafted Cincinnati's long-term
comprehensive plan — the first such plan in more than three decades. Staff in departments throughout city
government contributed their expertise and participated in public meetings as part of the three-year process
It was fun to see excitement from other city staff," says Katherine Keough-furs, a senior city planner,
"because they're not always asked what they think."
Celebrating Milestones
Boosting employee morale can be tough for governments, particularly when they're pursuing cost-cutting
measures or facing public criticism.
To recognize the good work of its employees, the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority each year
holds a special ceremony for its Faithful Service Awards Program. Last fall, workers and their families
listened as the authority's executive director outlined individual accomplishments of each employee reaching
five-year milestones and presented them with an award. ''It's an event that people look forward to and it has
become part of our culture," says Craig Southern, the authority's director of human resources and risk
management.
It's not just about veteran employees. The authority bestows the same honor on workers reaching one year
of service. This is particularly important, Southern says, to ensure newer employees aren't overlooked.
"We're showing them the same level of recognition as our long timers, and that really makes a difference "
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CaIPERS is looking for new tools to ensure contribution payments from employer agencies are received on time and in
full One of the new tools will begin next month when CaIPERS will issue invoices to member agencies who have only
provided 99 percent of their annual contribution in the last fiscal year. If any invoice is not paid within 30 days CaIPERS
will levy a 10 percent annual interest charge beginning at the original date of the late contribution payment The 10
percent interest rate is assumed to offset administrative costs for collecting unpaid contributions
This effort is targeting public agencies that have decided to stay within the statewide benefits system but have either
made partial payments or skipped payments altogether. One example is the City of San Bernardino, which owes
CaIPERS approximately $13 million dollars. Other agencies have much lower missing payments but the combined
amount if unchecked, could lead to more significant holes.
In addition, CaIPERS has implemented a rolling review of employer contributions Contributions must be paid to
CaIPERS within 15 calendar days of the end date of each pay period On a monthly basis if CaIPERS determines less
than 90 percent of contributions have been paid then CatPERS will invoice the employer for the full amount of
contributions payable The employer will then have 30 days to pay or PERS will begin charging 10 percent annual
interest rate on all amounts due
CaIPERS has stated that other efforts to ensure on-time and full payments have been needed to guarantee their system
is kept whole and not devalued which would negatively impact all members who are in the same risk pool Emp'oyer
and employee contributions make up approximately 35 percent of the CaIPERS earnings
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A lawsuit seeking to repeal the current State Responsibility Area (SRA) fee for fire prevention services through the
California Department of Fire and Forestry (CALFIRE) Protection will move forward after a Superior Court judge ruled in
favor of a class-action lawsuit filed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. If the case is ultimately decided in favor
of the plaintiffs, only the households that filed a timely appeal with CALFIRE will be eligible for a refund. To qualify for a
refund, households must pay the SRA fee bill and tile a "Petition for Redetermination.'
A $150 SRA fee is levied in areas where CALFIRE is the primary fire suppression and response agency. Owners within
the boundaries of a local fire protection agency receive a reduction of $35 per habitable structure, but this assessment
process has been troublesome and the source of property owner protests.
CSDA supported Senate Bill 1040 (Evans) last year to repeal the SRA fee. This year, CSDA also supported in concept
Assembly Bill 468 (Chesbro) that would have replaced the SRA fee with a statewide disaster mitigation surcharge on
insurance policies.
More information is available online, or contact CSDA staff Dorothy Holzem at dorothvhecsda.net .
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work for fewer and less experienced employees, potentially dealing a blow to morale.
Governing conducted a sun-ey of senior state and local officials assessing the current state of the public-sector workforce,
examining a range of issues crucial to public employees (see
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survey results on page 54). The responses paint a portrait of
a sector hard-hit by budget cuts, with many lamenting pay
freezes and a lack of advancement opportunities. But the news
isn't all bad. Governments made great strides in advancing new
and improved workforce initiatives, giving plenty of reasons
for optimism.
Overall, employees seem fairly content, despite the hardships
of the past few years. Of those surveyed, 78 percent reported
being somewhat or very satisfied with jobs and working conditions. Similarly, an overwhelming majority said they thought they
could make a difference through their work, and 73 percent said
they felt at least somewhat valued by their employers.
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Keeping workers engaged is one of the more important factors in uniting a workforce, but only half of survey participants
reported satisfaction with their organization's employee engagement efforts. One solution? Incorporate employee feedback in
decision-making The cities of Boulder, Colo., and Cincinnati, for
example, use peer-review teams as part of the budgeting process.
Of course, it's easier for employees to stay engaged if work
doesn't clash with personal life. Governments received high
marks in this area, with 86 percent expressing satisfaction with
work/life balance. Use of telecommuring—one common measure
promoting flexibility—continues to spread across all levels ofgovernment, particularly in information technology departments
and other program areas where it's most practical.
As agencies have trimmed budgets, some have sought ways to
innovate, turning to workers for ideas. More than three-quarters
of survey respondents said they felt encouraged to innovate, but
many governments could do more to motivate employees. Only
61percent of respondents said their work units rewarded creativity and innovation. Incentives are helpful, says Bob Lavigna, the
University of Wisconsin-Madison's director of human resources
and the author of a new book on employee engagement. Workers
too often see only the risks of implementing new ideas. "There's
a fear that if they try something and it doesn't work, they're going
to read about it in the newspaper," Lavigna says.
A handful of survey participants expressed frustration around
a lack of merit-based pay, a barrier that's more difficult for governments to overcome in an era of cutbacks. It's also hard for many to
move up the career ladder. Sixty-four percent of respondents said
they were somewhat or very dissatisfied with their organization's
advancement opportunities.
The survey found that governments must also work harder
to attract young talent, which can require new and often unconventional approaches to recruiting. For example, Louisiana's civil
service department began posting videos on YouTube last year, providing prospective employees an overview of what they'll encounter working in certain jobs. The videos proved particularly useful
in advertisinghigh-turnover positions, such as juvenile justice specialists, which Louisiana officials report has saved the department
time and money: (In the survey; 62 percent reported that their work
unit was able to recruit new hires with the right skills.)
espite hurdles like those identified in the Governing
survey, many states and localities are finding new ways
to address their challenges head on. The following is a
sampling of some innovative workforce initiatives that
have been implemented across the country.
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Worker Exchanges
As baby boomers get set to retire, governments must fill the
pipeline with the next generation of public-sector managers. To
do that, some local governments in Silicon Valley are combining
efforts to develop homegrown talent.
The Management Talent Exchange Program, administered
by San Mateo County, Calif, works like this: Participating public
managers nominate up-and-comers for three-month assignments
with other agencies or localities. Participants hone their skills
in a completely different discipline, gaining experience to bring
back to agencies and advance their careers. "When they come
back, they're supercharged," says Frank Benest, who crafted the
program and is a senior adviser at the International City/County
Management Association.
Plenty of governments have their own internal exchange programs that allow managers to try out positions at different agencies. But San Mateo's initiative gives employees the unique ability
to spend time in a different government altogether. The region's
smaller localities mostly lack the capacity for employees to move
around, so governments swapping employees provides learning
experiences that wouldn't otherwise be possible. Mountain View;
Calif, assistant city manager Melissa Dile was employed with a
small city in 2005 when she got an assignment to work on a performance measurement project at a large water district. "It came
at just the right time in my career," she says. "It helped me to test
out whether I'd be suited for a larger public agency."
The program costs $8,000 to administer, including learning forums and one-on-one coaching. Benest expects about 15
emerging leaders to participate in the next iteration of the program this fall.
Insourcing Health Care
Last year, then-Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer's administration proposed establishing health-care clinics for state workers,
in part to cut growing expenses. The first clinic opened its doors
in Helena last fall, and a facility in Billings opened in June.
On average, a visit to a state-supported clinic costs $90 less
than the standard fee-for-service system, says Russ Hill, administrator of the state's Health Care and Benefits Division. The state
owns the equipment and leases the facilities, while a contractor
manages staffing and medical supplies, charging the state actual
supply costs and a per-patient fee.
The clinics' most significant benefits, Hill says, have yet
to be realized. The state expects employees—many of whom
will soon retire—to get healthier because of easy access to
health-care services, curbing long-term costs. "They're much
more likely to seek out [clinic staff] and stay engaged," Hill
says. About 55 percent of Helena-area workers visited their
local clinic within six months of its opening. Physicians there
identified some 900 previously undiagnosed high cholesterol
patients, 750 high blood pressure patients and 325 diabetics.
While some large private companies have run their own
clinics for years, more state and local governments are now following suit. Colorado and Tennessee established similar clinics,
along with a slew of local governments. Montana plans to eventually open nine or ID centers across the state. For those living
in outlying areas, Hill is exploring another future possibility:
mobile clinics.
Rewarding Employee Innovation
After Larimer County Colo., saw its revenues plummet during
the recession, it turned to its own employees for ideas on how to
hold down costs. Other governments similarly encourage work5
ers to innovate, but Larimer County took it a step further with a
program rewarding them for it.
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The county's Innovation Awards Program recognizes employees who've retooled processes or found inventive ways of
enhancing services to deliver more for less. Finalists present their
innovations to senior managers and county commissioners. Then
the county announces winners at a banquet, where employees
get a trophy and up to $5,000 cash, says Bridget Paris, a county
compensation specialist who created the program, which costs
about $7,000 in total. "We wanted to incentivize employees who
were not only trying to do more with less," Paris says, "but doing
things differently."
This year, the county received a dozen entries. In one case,
a team of human services department employees implemented
a system speeding up the delivery of public assistance benefits.
Another group in the county's workforce center established a
program linking young entrepreneurs with mentors in the local
business community. A sheriff's office lieutenant won the top
prize for coming up with a way to reduce the aggressive behavior
of high-security jail inmates that saved the county an estimated
$75,000 and reduced assaults on staff
Encouraging creativity makes employees feel connected to
their work. While the county can't formally recognize every
contribution, the program plants the seeds for future innovations. "[It] is incorporating this thought-process into our culture," Paris says. "It's a different way of accepting change and
being more creative."
Monitoring Mental Health
When workers are plagued by problems at work or home,
they often seek help from employee assistance programs. These
services encompass everything from substance abuse counseling
to professional development coaching.
In Colorado, the Department of Personnel and Administration
uses a unique program to help assess employees' mental wellness.
Clients complete a pre-screening questionnaire, which is then
incorporated into a data-driven system that helps the department
target its efforts. The data helps identify those in need of additional assistance, and it can also reveal larger workforce trends.
For instance, only 35 percent of the employees seeking help were
men. So the department launched an initiative encouraging more
men to get a behavioral health check-up.
Demand for the state's employee assistance programs is significant—the agency expected to serve 6,800 clients during the
fiscal year ending in June—because they work. A study showed
that absenteeism among clients was cut in half after employees
sought help, along with notable reductions in reported workplace distress.
Flexible Workplace
A spike in call volumes can create a stressful work environment for employees at the Minneapolis 311 call center, which
already maintains long and grueling hours of operation. To better
accommodate workers and increase productivity, the city implemented a variety of initiatives promoting flexibility.
Four of the call center's employees work from home almost
exclusively. Sitting at desks in their homes equipped with dual
monitors and headsets, they track down information and direct
citizens to city services. In the call center, meanwhile, the most
popular workstation takes flexibility a step further—literally.
Agents burn calories while taking calls on a custom-built office
treadmill, funded by a tobacco settlement grant. "It helps to get
their blood flowing and stay more positive throughout the day,"
says Don Stickney, the city's 311 director.
Next year, the department plans to initiate an online scheduling system, enabling employees to conveniently swap shifts.
"When employees' family and work life are in balance, they are
more productive and happy employees," Stickney says, "which
leads to more customer satisfaction and higher productivity"
Listening to Employees
Providing employees platforms to voice opinions and participate in decision-making are crucial to workforce engagement.
In Cincinnati, the city initiated a new priority-based budgeting
process that it jointly developed with citizens. As part of the process, small teams of city employees evaluated how well all city
programs met one of seven priority areas.
Lea Eriksen, the city's budget director, says this has allowed
employees not only to contribute to the city's overall functioning, but also to learn about other areas of city government.
Sewer department employees, for example, assisted in assessing goals for safe communities, while police participated on a
commerce review team. In July, the city convened a meeting
of employees and residents to find ways to further increase
engagement for the next budget.
The department of city planning and buildings also sought
employee input as it crafted Cincinnati's long-term comprehensive plan—the first such plan in more than three decades.
Staff in departments throughout city government contributed
their expertise and participated in public meetings as part of the
three-year process. "It was fun to see excitement from other city
staff," says Katherine Keough-furs, a senior city planner, "because
they're not always asked what they think."
Celebrating Milestones
Boostingemployee morale can be tough for governments, particularly when they're pursuing cost-cutting measures or facing
public criticism.
To recognize the good work of its employees, the Georgia State
Road and Tollway Authority each year holds a special ceremony
for its Faithful Service Awards Program. Last fall, workers and
their families listened as the authority's executive director outlined individual accomplishments of each employee reaching
five-year milestones and presented them with an award. "It's an
event that people look forward to and it has become part of our
culture," says Craig Southern, the authority's director of human
resources and risk management.
It's not just about veteran employees. The authority bestows
the same honor on workers reaching one year of service. This is
particularly important, Southern says, to ensure newer employees
aren't overlooked. "We're showing them the same level of recognition as our long timers, and that really makes a difference." G
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NORTH COUNTY FIRE
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
SUBJECT:
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TO:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 2013
SUBJECT:
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT— PRESIDENT MUNSON:
An announcement regarding the items to be discussed in Closed Session will be made
prior to the commencement of Closed Session.
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Management Group Negotiations — Chief Metcalf
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