EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT · 2019-08-13 · EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Adam Langro Carrie Nash Brian Oftedal Stephen Smith Joe

Note: All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the Board.

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EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Adam Langro Carrie Nash Brian Oftedal Stephen Smith Joe Young President Vice President

AGENDABoard of Directors Regular Meeting

Brentwood City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:30 PM

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Presentations

4.a. Presentation from the East Contra Costa Firefighters Association

Presenter: Captain Robert Ruddick

4.b. Recognition in Special District Governance through the Special District LeadershipFoundation (SDLF). Director Carrie Nash

Presenter: Colleen Haley - California Special Districts Association (CSDA)

5. Public CommentMembers of the public may address subject matters pertaining to District business listed on the Consent

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Calendar, Closed Session, Future Agenda Items, or items not listed on the agenda. Public comment by eachindividual speaker shall be limited to three minutes. If you wish to address the Board, please fill out a speaker'scard (available on the agenda table) and hand it to the District Clerk. While the District encourages yourcomments, State law prevents the Board from discussing items that are not set forth on this meeting agenda.The Board and staff take your comments very seriously and, if appropriate, will follow up on them.

6. Consent CalendarMembers of the Board may request that an item under the Consent Calendar be considered separately.

6.a. Approve Meeting Minutes from 07/10/2019 Board of Directors MeetingJuly 10 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.pdf

6.b. Approve Contract for with Sorinex for Exercise Equipment

Staff Report Exercise Equipment Procurement Delegation of Authority and Reso.pdf6.c. Purchase of Battalion Chief Vehicle

Purchase of BC Vehicle Staff Report.pdf6.d. Purchase Fire Prevention Vehicles

Purchase of Prevention Vehicle Staff Report.pdf6.e. Authorize Execution of Side Letters with IAFF 1230 and AFSCME 2700

1230 and 2700 Side Letters Staff Report.pdf1230 Side Letter - Deputy Fire Marshal & Inspector.pdf2700 Side Letter - Payroll Tech & Permit Tech.pdf

7. New Business

7.a. Introduction and Waive First Reading of Ordinance Establishing AdministrativePenalties for Violations of the Fire CodeStaff Report Introduce Ordinance Establishing Administrative Penalites for Violations of FireCode.pdfOrdinance for Fire Code Citations.pdf

7.b. Hold Public Hearing On and Adopt Resolution Ordering Weed Abatement forProperties on Weed Abatement List 1. Open Public Hearing2. Present Staff Report3. Hear Public Comment4. Close Public Hearing5. Board Discussion

Staff Report and Resolution Holding Public Hearing On Weed Abatement.pdf7.c. Recommendation to Incorporate the “Service Enhancement Concept” into the

District’s and City of Brentwood’s Development Processes Strategic Ad Hoc Report to Board.pdfECCFPD Strategic Plan 2019-2023.pdf

8. Report of the Fire Chief / Informational Staff Reports

8.a. Legislative UpdateJuly 2019 Legislative Monthly Report.pdf

8.b. Grants UpdateJuly 2019 Grants Monthly Report.pdf

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8.c. Strategic Plan Update

8.d. Station 55 Update

8.e. Type 1 Apparatus Update

8.f. Prevention UpdateJuly 2019 Prevention Report.pdf

8.g. Operational UpdateJuly 2019 Operational Report.pdf

8.h. Public Outreach & Education Activities UpdateJuly 2019 Public Relations Report.pdf

9. Board Reports and Requests

9.a. Report from Director Nash on the Special District Leadership Academy in July 2019

10. Closed SessionConference With Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representative: Glenn Berkheimer, Regina Rubier Employee Organizations: United Clerical, Technical & Specialized Employees AFSCME, Local 2700

11. Date and Place of Next Meeting:Wednesday, September 11, 2019 6:30 p.m.Brentwood City Council Chambers150 City Park WayBrentwood, CA 94513

12. Adjourn

POSTING STATEMENTA copy of this agenda was posted at the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Administrative Office, 150 City ParkWay, Brentwood, CA 94513. Pursuant to CA Government Code §54957.5, disclosable public records and writings relatedto an agenda item distributed to all or a majority of the Board of Directors including such records and writing distributed lessthan 72 hours prior to this meeting are available for public inspection at the East Contra Costa Fire Protection DistrictAdministrative Office, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

NOTICE In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any individuals requesting special accommodation toattend and/or participate in District Board meetings may contact the District Administrative Office at (925) 634-3400.Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable accommodations.

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Agenda Item No: 4.a

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Brian HelmickSubmitting Department: Operations Item Type: DiscussionAgenda Section: Presentations

Subject:Presentation from the East Contra Costa Firefighters Association

Presenter: Captain Robert Ruddick

Suggested Action:

Attachments:

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Agenda Item No: 4.b

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Anonymous UserSubmitting Department: Administration Item Type: DiscussionAgenda Section: Presentations

Subject:Recognition in Special District Governance through the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF). DirectorCarrie Nash

Presenter: Colleen Haley - California Special Districts Association (CSDA)

Suggested Action:

Attachments:

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Agenda Item No: 6.a

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Patricia HubbardSubmitting Department: Administration Item Type: MinutesAgenda Section: Consent Calendar

Subject:Approve Meeting Minutes from 07/10/2019 Board of Directors Meeting

Suggested Action:

Attachments:July 10 2019 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.pdf

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Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

1. Call to Order: (4:18 pm)

2. Pledge of Allegiance: (4:18 pm) Chief Helmick led the Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call : (4:19 pm)

Directors Present: Nash, Oftedal, Smith, Young Directors Absent: Langro

4. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Board Members: (4:20 pm)

Gilbert Tsai from Hanson & Bridgett conducted the AB1825-compliant training

Recess (6:20)

Resume to Regular Meeting: (6:35 p.m.)

5. Public Comment: (6:35 pm)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Adam Langro Carrie Nash Brian Oftedal President

Stephen Smith Vice President

Joe Young

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There were no (0) Public Speakers

6. Consent Calendar: (6:35 pm)

6.a. Approve Minutes of June 12, 2019 Regular Board Meeting

6.b. Approve Minutes of June 18, 2019 Special Board Meeting

6.c. Approve Contract with BKF Civil Engineering Firm

6.d. Approve Contract with Durst Interiors

Motion by: Director Young to approve Consent Calendar Items: a, b, c &

d

Second by: Director Nash

Vote Carried: 4:0

Ayes: Nash, Oftedal, Smith, Young

Noes:

Abstained:

Absent: Langro

7. New Business:(6:36 pm)

7.a. Discussion and Direction on the City of Brentwood Fire and Medical Services Committee recommendation to initiate a request for proposals regarding the construction of a fire station in the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District

The Consensus from the Board of Directors is to move forward with the steps required to build a new fire station in Brentwood

8. Report of the Finance Committee: (6:42 pm)

8.a. Report of the 2019-20 Finance Committee Goals

9. Report of the Fire Chief / Informational Staff Reports: (6:49 pm)

9.a. Grants Update

9.b. Legislative Update

9.c. Station 55 Update

9.d. Type 1 Apparatus Update

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9.e. Fire Prevention Bureau Update

9.f. Operational Update

9.g. Public Outreach and Education Activities

10. Board Reports and Requests: (7:04 pm) 11. Date and Place of Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Brentwood City Hall - Council Chambers 150 City Park Way: (7:07 pm)

12. Adjourn: (7:08 pm)

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Agenda Item No: 6.b

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Regina RubierSubmitting Department: Finance Item Type: ResolutionAgenda Section: Consent Calendar

Subject:Approve Contract for with Sorinex for Exercise Equipment

Suggested Action:

Attachments:Staff Report Exercise Equipment Procurement Delegation of Authority and Reso.pdf

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meeting Date: August 14, 2019 Subject/Title: Authorization to Acquire Exercise Equipment for Stations 52, 53 and 59 Submitted by: Brian Helmick, Fire Chief RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION Staff recommends that the Board of Directors (Board):

1. Authorize the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) to purchase exercise equipment from Sorinex Exercise Equipment (Sorinex) of Lexington, South Carolina under a contract let through the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS);

2. Authorize the Fire Chief to execute a one-time purchase agreement with Sorinex in an amount not to exceed $74,823.31 in a form acceptable to legal counsel; and

3. Authorize the Fire Chief, or his designee, to take any other actions that may be necessary to give effect to the above-listed actions.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE The District's Strategic Plan 2019-2023 and Implementation Action Plan include:

• C4: Implement employee health and wellness programs and support. SUBJECT BACKGROUND The District currently has a variety of different exercise equipment throughout the three stations, including some equipment purchased by the District and some that has been donated, much of which has outlived its useful life. The Fire Chief and Business Services Manager strongly support the uniformity of all fire stations throughout the District. Section 213.2(f) of the District's Procurement Policy allows the District to procure equipment and supplies through joint procurement contracts, such as those let by CMAS. CMAS is a contract issued by the State of California Department of General Services. This CMAS Contract Number is 4-19-78-0093A and the term date is April 10, 2019 through October 30, 2022. FINANCIAL IMPACT The cost of the exercise equipment purchase is budgeted in the 2019-20 Preliminary Budget and will be reflected in the District's Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20. Account F01-1000-70115.00 Attachment: Resolution

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EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XX

AUTHORIZING THE EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO PURCHASE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FROM SORINEX EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

FOR AN AGGREGATE PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $74,823.21

WHEREAS, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) seeks to provide consistent, modern exercise equipment to each fire station in the District; and

WHEREAS, the State of California Department of General Services, a government

procurement service, conducted a competitive procurement of exercise equipment, resulting in California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contract Number 4-19-78-0093A, under which the District can purchase exercise equipment from Sorinex Exercise Equipment of Lexington, South Carolina; and

WHEREAS, the District has received a quote from Sorinex Exercise Equipment for $74,823.21 for the purchase, delivery and installation of Sorinex exercise equipment for stations 52, 53 and 59 to allow a uniform exercise area at each fire station; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends, that the Board:

1. Authorize the District to utilize the CMAS contract described above for procurement of exercise equipment;

2. Authorize the Fire Chief to execute a one-time purchase agreement with Sorinex Exercise Equipment to acquire exercise equipment for an amount not to exceed $74,823.21, in a form acceptable to legal counsel; and

3. Authorize the Fire Chief, or his designee, to take any other actions that may be necessary to give effect to the above-listed actions. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the East Contra Costa Fire Protection

District Board of Directors hereby takes the three actions set forth above.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of August, 2019 by the following vote:

AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:

____________________________ Brian J. Oftedal

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President, Board of Directors ATTEST:

____________________________ Brian Helmick, Clerk of the Board

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Agenda Item No: 6.c


Subject:Purchase of Battalion Chief Vehicle

Suggested Action:

Attachments:Purchase of BC Vehicle Staff Report.pdf

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meeting Date: August 14, 2019 Subject/Title: Waive Requirements of the Procurement Policy and Authorize the Purchase of

One New Ford F250 4x4 Battalion Chief Vehicle Submitted by: Brian Helmick, Fire Chief RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION Adopt a resolution waiving the requirements of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District's (ECCFPD) Procurement Policy and authorizing staff to negotiate on the open market in order to purchase one new Ford F250 4x4 battalion chief vehicle, fully equipped with proper branding and lighting, for an amount not to exceed $75,000. PREVIOUS ACTION At the June 12, 2019 Board of Directors (Board) meeting, the Board adopted Resolution 2019-24, approving the Preliminary Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20, which includes the funding to purchase one Ford F250 truck for a battalion chief. SUBJECT BACKGROUND

The ECCFPD has within its vehicle inventory one 2008 Ford F250 4x4 vehicle with approximately 100,000 miles on the vehicle, which is at the end of its useful life. ECCFPD desires to procure one new, fully-equipped 2019 Ford F250 4x4 battalion chief vehicle, with proper branding and lighting, as a replacement. On April 15, 2019, ECCFPD issued an invitation for bids to procure multiple F250 vehicles. ECCFPD received no responses to its solicitation. At this time, staff recommends that the Board waive the requirements of the Procurement Policy and authorize staff to negotiate on the open market as ECCFPD has already conducted a full competitive procurement to purchase one vehicle at this time as further competitive procurements would be unavailing. ECCFPD has been in contact with Bill Brandt Ford and anticipates using the State of California's government contract pricing to ensure ECCFPD receives the lowest possible price. The not-to-exceed amount includes the purchase and installation of emergency equipment (e.g., emergency lights) and branding. To the greatest extent possible, ECCFPD will install any such equipment which can be salvaged from an existing ECCFPD vehicle. Following the purchase of the vehicle, the Fire Chief will provide an update to the Board on the final purchase price and source of the vehicle. Staff also will return to the Board to seek authority to dispose of the vehicle that is beyond its useful life once the replacement has been put into service. FINANCIAL IMPACT

This item has been budgeted in the 2019-20 Operating Budget under account number: F01- 82F70.00 Attachment: Resolution

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WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROCUREMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW FULLY-EQUIPPED FORD F250 4X4 BATTALION CHIEF

VEHICLE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000

WHEREAS, on June 12, 2019, by Resolution 2019-24, the East Contra Costa Fire

Protection District (District) Board of Directors (Board) approved the Final Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20; and

WHEREAS, the Operating Budget includes budget capacity for one replacement Ford

F250 4x4 command vehicle at a cost not to exceed $75,000, including emergency equipment; and

WHEREAS, on April 15, 2019, the District issued an invitation for bids in order to

procure multiple Ford F250 4x4 vehicles and it did not receive any responses to its solicitation; and

WHEREAS, at this time, staff recommends that the Board waive the requirements of the

Procurement Policy and authorize staff to negotiate on the open market for the purchase of the needed vehicle as the District has already conducted a full competitive procurement and further competitive procurements would be unavailing; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends, and the Finance Committee concurs, that the Board of

Directors authorize the Fire Chief, or his designee, to purchase and fully-equip one new Ford F250 4x4 vehicle for a cost not to exceed $75,000.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the East Contra Costa Fire Protection

District Board of Directors hereby:

1. Waives the requirements of the Procurement Policy and authorizes the Fire Chief, or designee, to purchase and fully equip one new Ford F250 4x4 vehicle on the open market at a cost not to exceed $75,000;

2. Authorizes the Fire Chief, or designee, to take all actions necessary to complete the above referenced transaction, including executing agreements and other documents in forms acceptable to Legal Counsel; and

3. Directs the Fire Chief, or designee, to report the source and price of the purchased vehicle to the Board.

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____________________________ Brian J. Oftedal President, Board of Directors ATTEST:


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Agenda Item No: 6.d


Subject:Purchase Fire Prevention Vehicles

Suggested Action:

Attachments:Purchase of Prevention Vehicle Staff Report.pdf

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EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meeting Date: August 14, 2019 Subject/Title: Waive Requirements of the Procurement Policy and Authorize the Purchase of

Two New Ford F150 4x4 Vehicles for the Fire Marshal and the Deputy Fire Marshal

Submitted by: Brian Helmick, Fire Chief RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION Adopt a resolution waiving the requirements of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District's (ECCFPD) Procurement Policy and authorizing staff to negotiate on the open market in order to purchase two new Ford F150 V8 4x4 vehicles for the Fire Marshal and the Deputy Fire Marshal, fully equipped with proper branding and lighting, for an amount not to exceed $45,000 each. PREVIOUS ACTION At the June 12, 2019 Board meeting, the Board of Directors (Board) adopted Resolution 2019-24, approving the Preliminary Prevention Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20, which includes funding to purchase two Ford F150 trucks for the Fire Marshal and the Deputy Fire Marshal. SUBJECT BACKGROUND In the 2019-20 Fiscal Year, ECCFPD is establishing a Fire Prevention Bureau and has determined that the Fire Marshal and the Deputy Fire Marshal are in need of Ford F150, V8 4x4 vehicles. ECCFPD desires to procure two new, fully-equipped 2020 Ford F150 V8 4x4 vehicles with proper branding and lighting. ECCFPD has been in contact with Bill Brandt Ford in Brentwood, CA, Rio Vista Ford in Rio Vista, CA, and All Star Ford in Pittsburg, CA but only two of the vendors submitted quotes. At this time, staff recommends that the Board waive the requirements of the Procurement Policy and authorize staff to negotiate on the open market rather than continuing to seek additional quotes. Staff anticipates using the State of California's government contract pricing to ensure ECCFPD receives the lowest possible price with All Star Ford. The not-to-exceed amount per vehicle includes the purchase and installation of emergency equipment (e.g., emergency lights) and branding. Following the purchase of the vehicle, the Fire Chief will provide an update to the Board on the final purchase price and source of the vehicles. FINANCIAL IMPACT These items have been budgeted in the 2019-20 Prevention Budget under account number: F02- 82F70.00 Attachment: Resolution

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WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROCUREMENT POLICY AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW FULLY-EQUIPPED FORD F150 V8 4X4 DEPUTY FIRE

MARSHAL VEHICLES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000 PER VEHICLE

WHEREAS, on June 12, 2019, by Resolution 2019-24, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) Board of Directors (Board) approved the Preliminary Prevention Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20; and

WHEREAS, the Fire Prevention Budget includes budget capacity for one fire marshal command vehicle and one deputy fire marshal vehicle with a cost not to exceed $45,000 per vehicle, including emergency equipment and branding; and

WHEREAS, staff solicited quotes from three local vendors and received two quotes in

response; and WHEREAS, at this time, staff recommends that the Board waive the requirements of the

Procurement Policy and authorize staff to negotiate on the open market; and WHEREAS, staff recommends, and the Finance Committee concurs, that the Board of

Directors authorize the Fire Chief, or his designee, to negotiate on the open market to purchase and fully-equip two new Ford F150 V8 4x4 vehicles for a cost not to exceed $45,000 each, including emergency equipment and branding.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the East Contra Costa Fire Protection

District Board of Directors hereby:

1. Waives the requirements of the Procurement Policy and authorizes the Fire Chief, or designee, to purchase and fully equip two new Ford F150 4x4 V8 vehicles on the open market at a cost not to exceed $45,000 each;

2. Authorizes the Fire Chief, or designee, to take all actions necessary to complete the above referenced transaction, including executing agreements and other documents in forms acceptable to Legal Counsel; and

3. Directs the Fire Chief, or designee, to report the source and price of the purchased vehicles to the Board.

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____________________________ Brian J. Oftedal President, Board of Directors ATTEST:


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Agenda Item No: 6.e

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Regina RubierSubmitting Department: Finance Item Type: DiscussionAgenda Section: Consent Calendar

Subject:Authorize Execution of Side Letters with IAFF 1230 and AFSCME 2700

Suggested Action:

Attachments:1230 and 2700 Side Letters Staff Report.pdf

1230 Side Letter - Deputy Fire Marshal & Inspector.pdf

2700 Side Letter - Payroll Tech & Permit Tech.pdf

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meeting Date: August 14, 2019 Subject/Title: Agreements with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1230 for the

addition of a Deputy Fire Marshal and Inspector Classifications and with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 2700 addition of a Payroll Technician and Permit Technician Classifications

Submitted by: Brian Helmick, Fire Chief RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the Fire Chief to execute the Side Letter with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1230 (IAFF 1230) to incorporate the job descriptions of Deputy Fire Marshal and Inspector into the 1230 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and execute the Side Letter with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 2700 (AFSCME 2700) to incorporate the job descriptions of Payroll Technician and Permit Technician into the 2700 MOU. STRATEGIC INITIATIVE: The District's Strategic Plan 2019-2023 and Implementation Action Plan include:

• C3: Maximize employee retention by improving compensation and benefits as can be afforded by the District.

• E1: Define and implement a cost effective plan review and inspection program to reduce current and future emergency needs.

PRIOR ACTION On August 1, 2016, the Board of Directors approved a contract with AFSCME Local 2700 through June 30, 2020, regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for the East Contra Costa Administrative Professionals Unit (which includes administrative assistants). On September 11, 2017, the Board of Directors approved a contract with the IAFF, Local 1230 through June 30, 2020, regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for the East Contra Costa Fire Fighters Unit (which includes fire fighters, senior fire fighters, engineers, captains and battalion chiefs). On June 18, 2019, the Board of Directors approved the 2019-20 Fiscal Year Preliminary Operating and Prevention Budgets to include the addition of the four positions. The Deputy Fire Marshal, Inspector and Permit Technicians are included in the Prevention Budget and the Payroll Technician position is included in the Operating Budget. SUBJECT BACKGROUND AFSCME 2700 has been the exclusive bargaining representative for the non-management administrative workers providing clerical services to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) under contract since the District’s inception. The District’s Administrative

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Assistants are currently represented by AFSCME and their contract is set to expire on June 30, 2020. The addition of the Payroll Technician and Permit Technician to AFSCME will double the membership in the District. AFSCME has agreed to add these two classifications in the membership. IAFF 1230 has been the exclusive bargaining representative for the firefighters providing firefighting services to the District under contract since the District’s inception. The District’s firefighters are currently represented by IAFF 1230 and their contract is set to expire on June 30, 2020. The addition of the Deputy Fire Marshal and Inspector to IAFF 1230 will increase the membership by three in the District. IAFF 1230 has agreed to add these two classifications in the membership. All parties have agreed to incorporate selected contractual terms from both the AFSCME 2700 MOU and the IAFF 1230 MOU into the side letters Staff now recommends approval of the attached side letters with the AFSCME 2700 and IAFF 1230 to include the positions of Deputy Fire Marshal, Inspector, Payroll Technician and Permit Technician. FISCAL IMPACT These positions are currently budgeted as follows:

• Deputy Fire Marshal: F02-1000-50100.00

• Inspector: F02-1000-50100.00

• Permit Technician: F02-1000-50100.00

• Payroll Technician: F01-1000-50100.00 Attachments: Resolution Attachment A: AFSCME 2700 Side Letter Attachment B: IAFF 1230 Side Letter

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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-__

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO EXECUTE SIDE

LETTER AGREEMENTS WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYYES 2700 AND THE INTERNATIONAL

ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 1230 FOR THE ADDITION OF THE DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL, INSPECTOR, PAYROLL TECHNICIAN AND

PERMIT TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTIONS

WHEREAS, East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) requires deputy fire marshal, inspector, payroll technician and permit technician services for the District and the public we serve; and

WHEREAS, the District's current agreement with American Federal, State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 2700 does not include the positions of payroll technician and permit technician; and

WHEREAS, the District's current agreement with International Association of Fire

Fighters, Local (IAFF) 1230 does not include the positions of deputy fire marshal and inspector; WHEREAS, the District desires that deputy fire marshal, inspector, payroll technician

and permit technician services be provided by individuals represented by AFSCME 2700 and IAFF 1230 for the remaining term of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the District and the respective unions; and

WHEREAS, AFSCME 2700 and the District have negotiated salary based on the job

descriptions for the payroll technician and permit technician; and WHEREAS, IAFF 1230 and the District have negotiated salary based on the job

descriptions for the deputy fire marshal and inspector; and WHEREAS, both AFSCME 2700 and IAFF 1230 desires, and the District agrees, to

modifications of the MOU’s between the AFSCME 2700 AND IAFF 1230. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the East Contra Costa Fire Protection

District does hereby:

1. Approve the attached side letters with the American Federal, State, County and City Employees 2700 and International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1230 (a) for the addition of the payroll technician and permit technician positions to AFSCME 2700; (b) for the addition of the deputy fire marshal and inspector positions to IAFF 1230.

2. Authorize the Fire Chief to execute said side letters and to take such other actions as may be necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the East Contra

Costa Fire Protection District at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of August, 2019 by the following vote:


_____________________________ Brian J. Oftedal President, Board of Directors

ATTEST: ____________________________ Brian Helmick Clerk of the Board

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SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT

Regarding Fire Inspector and Deputy Fire Marshall Classifications

Between


And

IAFF LOCAL 1230

August 1, 2019

Representatives for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) and

representatives for IAFF Local 1230 (Local 1230) have met and conferred in good faith

and have agreed to the following:

• The establishment of the following classifications and their salary ranges

o Fire Inspector

o Deputy Fire Marshall

• The parties have agreed to the following salary ranges

o Fire Inspector

▪ Step 1 - $6,633

▪ Step 2 - $6,965

▪ Step 3 - $7,313

▪ Step 4 - $7,679

▪ Step 5 - $8,062

o Deputy Fire Marshall

▪ Step 1 - $7,295

▪ Step 2 - $7,660

▪ Step 3 - $8,043

▪ Step 4 - $8,445

▪ Step 5 - $8,867

If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding, please indicate your

acceptance and approval in the space provided below.

Approved and Accepted

Date: ________________

For Local 1230 For East Contra Costa Fire

Protection District

______________________________ _____________________________

______________________________ ______________________________

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SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT

Payroll Technician and Permit Technician Classifications

Between

EAST CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT And

AFSCME LOCAL 2700

August 1, 2019

Representatives for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) and representatives for AFSCME Local 2700 (Local 2700) have met and conferred in good faith and have agreed to the following:

• The establishment of the following classifications, placement of the classifications in the bargaining unit represented by Local 2700 and their salary ranges

o Payroll Technician o Permit Technician

• The parties have agreed to the following salary ranges o Payroll Technician

▪ Step 1 - $6,030 ▪ Step 2 - $6,332 ▪ Step 3 - $6,648 ▪ Step 4 - $6,980 ▪ Step 5 - $7,330

o Permit Technician ▪ Step 1 - $6,030 ▪ Step 2 - $6,332 ▪ Step 3 - $6,648 ▪ Step 4 - $6,980 ▪ Step 5 - $7,330

If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding, please indicate your acceptance and approval in the space provided below. Approved and Accepted Date: ________________ For Local 2700 For East Contra Costa Fire

Protection District ______________________________ _____________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________

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Agenda Item No: 7.a

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Steve AubertSubmitting Department: Operations Item Type: OrdinanceAgenda Section: New Business

Subject:Introduction and Waive First Reading of Ordinance Establishing Administrative Penalties for Violations of theFire Code

Suggested Action:

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Meeting Date: August 14, 2019 Subject/Title: Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance Establishing Administrative Penalties for Violation of District Fire Code

Submitted by: Steven Aubert, Fire Marshal

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION

Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2019-01 to establish administrative penalties for violations of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) fire code.

SUBJECT BACKGROUND Section 109.4 of the California Fire Code, as amended by District Ordinance No. 2017-02, allows violations of the Fire Code to be enforced as infractions or misdemeanors, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 13871 and Government Code Section 53069.4.

Ordinance No. 2019-01 would establish administrative penalties for violations of the Fire Code. Penalties would be assessed as fines by the District in the amount of one hundred thirty dollars ($130.00) for a first violation, seven hundred dollars ($700) for a second violation of the Fire Code within one year, one thousand three hundred dollars ($1,300) for each additional violation of the Fire Code within one year of the first violation, and two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each additional violation of the Fire Code within two years of the first violation if the property is a commercial property that has an existing building at the time of the violation and the violation is due to failure by the owner to remove visible refuse or failure to prohibit unauthorized use of the property.

The District currently has no procedure for assessing penalties or fines for violation of the Fire Code and must prosecute Fire Code violations as misdemeanors. The adoption of the proposed ordinance would assist the District in achieving compliance through proper code enforcement. Lack of a genuine and robust accountability system for violators of the Fire Code leads to apathy and long-term, lingering safety issues for the community.

Without the adoption of this ordinance, the enforcement of Section 109.4 of the Fire Code is a lengthy process without immediate financial consequences for violators, creating long-term safety issues for the public and increasing the cost of providing code enforcement.

Attachment: Ordinance

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ORDINANCE NO. 2019-01 ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF FIRE CODE

The Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District ordains as follows:

Section I. Summary. This ordinance establishes administrative fines, enforcement, and collection remedies that the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) may pursue to address violations of the Fire Code of the District.

Section II. Applicability and Authorization.

(a) This ordinance provides for administrative fines, enforcement, and collection remedies that the District may pursue to address any violation of the Fire Code of the District.

(b) Remedies under this ordinance are in addition to any other remedy allowed by the Code or applicable law, including without limitation, abatement provisions of the Code, which the District may pursue to address a violation of the Code. The use of this ordinance is at the sole discretion of the District Enforcement Officers.

(c) This ordinance is authorized by California Government Code Sections 53069.4 and 25132, and Health and Safety Code Sections 13861(h), 13870-13872.5.

Section III. Definitions. For purposes of this ordinance, the following words and phrases have the following meanings:

(a) “Code” means the Fire Code of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, as may be amended from time to time.

(b) “District” means the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.

(c) “Effective Date” means the date by which a violation must be corrected, as specified in a Notice of Violation.

(d) “Enforcement Officer” means the District Fire Marshal and designees.

(e) “Hearing Officer” means the District Fire Chief.

(f) “Notice of Fine” means a notice of violation of the Code as described in Section IV(e) of this ordinance.

(g) “Notice of Violation” means a notice of violation of the Code as described in Section IV(b) of this ordinance.

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(h) “Owner” means the owner of property upon which a violation of the Code exists, the occupant of that property, or any other party responsible for the violation.

(i) “Service Date” means the date a notice or decision is served in accordance with Section IX below.

Section IV. Administrative Fines.

(a) Authority. An Enforcement Officer is authorized to determine whether a violation of the Code exists with respect to any property.

(b) Notice of Violation. If a violation exists on a property, an Enforcement Officer may serve a Notice of Violation on the Owner as specified in Section IX below. The Notice of Violation will include all of the following information:

(1) The date of the violation.

(2) The address or other description of the location where the violation occurred.

(3) The section or sections of the Code violated and a description of the violation.

(4) A description of how the violation can be corrected.

(5) An Enforcement Officer may issue a written order to immediately correct or eliminate a violation that creates an immediate danger to health or safety. For all other violations, the Notice of Violation must specify a time period of at least 10 days, beginning on the Service Date, within which the violation must be corrected.

(6) An advisement that the Owner may be subject to an administrative fine under this ordinance if the violation is not corrected by the Effective Date, and the amount of the fine.

(7) The name and signature of the citing Enforcement Officer.

(c) Imposition of Fine. An Enforcement Officer may impose an administrative fine on an Owner if the violation has not been corrected as specified in the Notice of Violation.

(d) Amount of Fine. The amount of the fine will be as set forth in Government Code section 25132, as may be amended from time to time: $130 for a first violation, $700 for a second violation of the Fire Code within one year, $1,300 for each additional violation of the Fire Code within one year of the first violation, and $2,500 for each additional violation of the Fire Code within two years of the first violation if the property is a commercial property that has an existing building at the time of the violation and the violation is due to failure by the owner to remove visible refuse or failure to prohibit unauthorized use of the property. When not otherwise specified, each 10 days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.

(e) Notice of Fine. An administrative fine will be assessed by means of a Notice of Fine. The Owner will be served with the Notice of Fine as specified in Section IX below. The Notice of Fine will include all of the following information:

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(1) The date of the violation.

(2) The address or other description of the location where the violation occurred.

(3) The section or sections of the Code violated and a description of the violation.

(4) The amount of the fine.

(5) An advisement of the right to request a hearing before a Hearing Officer contesting the imposition of the fine and the time within which a hearing must be requested.

(6) A description of the fine payment process, including a description of the time within which and the place to which the fine shall be paid.

(7) The name and signature of the citing Enforcement Officer.

(f) Dismissal of Citation. At any time before the expiration of the time to appeal a Notice of Fine or before the appeal hearing if an appeal of a Notice of Fine was filed, the District Fire Marshal may dismiss the Notice of Fine and cancel any scheduled hearing if the District Fire Marshal determines that there was no violation as charged in the Notice of Fine or that the Notice of Fine should be dismissed. A dismissal of a Notice of Fine under this subsection does not prohibit the later issuance of a Notice of Fine.

Section V. Appeals.

(a) Appeal of Notice to Immediately Correct or Eliminate Violation. Appeals of notices to immediately correct or eliminate violations will be handled in accordance with Cal. Health and Safety Code section 13870, as it may be amended from time to time.

(b) Appeal of Citation. Any person upon whom an administrative fine is imposed by an Enforcement Officer may appeal the fine pursuant to the procedures set forth in this section. The appellant must file a written appeal with the Enforcement Officer issuing the Notice of Fine within 10 days of the Service Date of the Notice of Fine.

The written appeal must contain:

(1) A brief statement setting forth the interest the appealing party has in the matter relating to the imposition of the fine; and

(2) A brief statement of the material facts that the appellant claims supports his or her contention that no administrative fine should be imposed or that an administrative fine of a different amount is warranted.

(c) Notice of Hearing. A notice of the appeal hearing for an administrative fine will be served on the appellant as specified in Section IX below. The notice will set the appeal hearing no sooner than 15 days and no later than 60 days following the Service Date of the notice of appeal hearing.

(d) Hearing Officer. An appeal of an administrative fine imposed for violations of the Code will be heard by a Hearing Officer.

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(e) Evidence. At the hearing, the appellant will be given the opportunity to testify and to present evidence.

(f) Additional Materials. If the Enforcement Officer submits additional materials concerning the administrative citation to the Hearing Officer for consideration at the hearing, then a copy of any such materials shall also be provided to the person requesting the hearing at least 5 days before the date of the hearing.

(g) Continuances. The Hearing Officer may continue the hearing and may request additional information from the Enforcement Officer or the person upon whom the administrative citation was imposed, before issuing the decision.

(h) Written Decision. After considering the testimony and evidence submitted at the hearing, or after the appellant has failed to appear at the hearing, the Hearing Officer will issue a written decision to uphold, modify, or cancel the administrative fine and will list in the decision the reason or reasons for that decision. The decision will be served as specified in Section IX below.

Section VI. Final Order. The imposition of an administrative fine becomes a final administrative

order on the date that one of the following first occurs:

(a) No Appeal. If the Owner fails to file a written appeal to the Enforcement Officer within the time specified in the Notice of Fine, on the date the Notice of Fine is served.

(b) Appeal. If the Owner files a written appeal to the Enforcement Officer within the time specified in the Notice of Fine, on the date of the written decision by the Hearing Officer.

Section VII. Payment of the Fine.

(a) Due Date. An administrative fine imposed under this ordinance must be paid to the District within 30 days after the imposition of the administrative fine becomes a final administrative order (as specified in Section VI above). Payment of a fine under this ordinance does not excuse or discharge any continuation or repeated occurrence of the violation that is the subject of the Notice of Fine.

(b) Further Violations Not Excused. The payment of a fine under this ordinance does not bar the District from taking any other enforcement action regarding a violation that is not corrected.

Section VIII. Collection. If an administrative fine is not paid within 30 days after the imposition of the fine becomes a final administrative order, the District may collect the fine, the District’s collection costs, and interest. An administrative fine accrues interest at the same annual rate as any civil judgment, beginning on the 20th day after the fine becomes a final administrative order. The District may collect by using any available legal means, including but not limited to the following:

(a) Civil Action. The District may file a civil action. If a civil action is commenced, the District is entitled to recover all costs associated with the collection of the fine, including those costs set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1033.5.

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(b) Permits. The District may withhold issuance of licenses, permits and other entitlements to an Owner on any project, property, or application of any kind whenever an administrative fine remains unpaid.

(c) Enforcement of Judgment. The District may take such other actions as are allowed for enforcement of a civil judgment as provided for pursuant to the Enforcement of Judgment Law, California Code of Civil Procedure section 680.010 et seq.

Section IX. Service. All notices or decisions required to be served by this ordinance will be

served either by the method specified in subsection (a) or by the method specified in subsection (b). The failure of a person to receive a properly addressed service shall not affect the validity of the proceedings.

(a) Certified mail and posting. Certified mail will be addressed to the Owner at the address shown on the last equalized assessment roll or as otherwise known. Service is deemed completed upon the deposit of the notice or decision, postage pre-paid, in the United States mail. Simultaneously, the same notice or decision may be sent by regular mail. If a notice or decision sent by certified mail is returned unsigned, then service is deemed effective pursuant to regular mail. Posting of the notice or decision will be conspicuously on or in front of the property that is the subject of the citation. If the property has no frontage, posting will be on the portion of the property nearest to a street, highway, or road, or most likely to give actual notice to the Owner.

(b) Personal Service. Personal service is deemed complete on the date the notice or decision is personally served.

Section X. Right to a judicial review.

A final administrative order may be appealed to the Superior Court of Contra Costa County in accordance with the provisions set forth in Government Code section 53069.4.

Section XI. Severability.

If any provision of this of ordinance is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that holding shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this ordinance.

Section XII. Effective Date.

This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after passage, and within 15 days of passage shall be published once in the Brentwood Press, a newspaper published in this District. This ordinance shall be published in a manner satisfying the requirements of Government Code section 25124, with the names of Directors voting for and against it.

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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board of Directors held on the 14th day of August, 2019.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District

Board of Directors held on the 11th day of September, 2019 by the following roll call vote.


____________________________ Brian Oftedal President, Board of Directors ATTEST:


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Agenda Item No: 7.b

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Steve AubertSubmitting Department: Operations Item Type: ResolutionAgenda Section: New Business

Subject:Hold Public Hearing On and Adopt Resolution Ordering Weed Abatement for Properties on Weed AbatementList

Suggested Action:1. Open Public Hearing2. Present Staff Report3. Hear Public Comment4. Close Public Hearing5. Board Discussion

Attachments:Staff Report and Resolution Holding Public Hearing On Weed Abatement.pdf

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Meeting Date: August 14, 2019 Subject/Title: Hold Public Hearing On and Adopt Resolution Ordering Weed Abatement

for Properties on Weed Abatement List Submitted By: Steven Aubert, Fire Marshal

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION That the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (District) Board of Directors (Board) hold a public hearing on and adopt the a resolution ordering weed abatement for properties on the attached weed abatement list. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE The Board President will open the public hearing, staff will make a report on the purpose of the hearing and entertain questions from the Board, and members of the public will be afforded an opportunity to comment. Comments by each member of the public will be limited to three minutes. The Board President will then entertain a motion to close the public hearing. The Board will then have an opportunity to discuss the proposal before potentially taking action. PREVIOUS ACTION On November 6, 2017, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2017-02, the 2016 California Fire Code with amendments (Fire Code), which declared that (a) all weeds growing upon private property or streets in the District, and all rubbish on private property or streets in the District, are public nuisances and (b) such weed nuisance is seasonal and recurrent. SUBJECT BACKGROUND AND NEXT STEPS Due to the potential for wildland fires within the District, weed abatement is essential in the prevention and control of wildland fires. Proper abatement and installation of fuel breaks provides defensible space for emergency responders and reduces risk to life and property in the event of a wildland fire event. In accordance with the Fire Code, the District sent notices to the properties listed in Exhibit A that weeds were creating a nuisance on the properties, and that the District would abate the nuisance if private action was not taken. The notices informed recipients of their opportunity to protest the District's abatement activities at this public hearing. If owners do not protest the notice and fail to abate the nuisance within the required timeframe, the District will complete the work using its own contractor. Staff will keep an account of the cost of abatement for each parcel and will prepare an itemized report showing the cost of removing the weeds at a subsequent Board meeting. At that time, the Board will consider the report, hear any objections, and may direct staff place the cost of the contracted work, plus an administrative fee, on the property owner's tax bill as a tax lien. Attachment: Resolution Exhibit A – Weed Abatement List

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RESOLUTION 2019 -

ORDERING WEED ABATEMENT FOR PROPERTIES ON WEED ABATEMENT LIST

WHEREAS, on November 6, 2017, the Board of Directors (Board) adopted Ordinance No.

2017-02, the 2016 California Fire Code with amendments (Fire Code), which declared that (a) all weeds growing upon private property or streets in this jurisdiction, and all rubbish on private property or streets in the District, are public nuisances and (b) such weed nuisance is seasonal and recurrent; and

WHEREAS, said nuisances (a) exist on properties described in the attached Exhibit A,

entitled “Weed Abatement List,” which is incorporated into this resolution and on file with the District and (b) are found to be seasonal and recurrent nuisances within the meaning of the California Health and Safety Code; and

WHEREAS, the owners of the properties described in Exhibit A have been given notice of

the nuisance condition and an opportunity to remove or eliminate the nuisance conditions, all in accordance with the Fire Code; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends the Board of Directors declare nuisances arising from

weeds on the properties described in Exhibit A and authorize the Fire Chief, or his designee, to direct the abatement of weeds on said properties and prepare an itemized cost report showing the cost of removing the weeds for Board consideration in accordance with the Fire Code.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District

Board of Directors hereby finds and declares that nuisances arising from weeds and/or rubbish on the properties listed on Exhibit A to this resolution are "seasonal and recurrent" as that term is used in the California Health and Safety Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fire Chief, or his designee, may direct the District's weed abatement contractor to abate weeds on the properties listed on Exhibit A and prepare an itemized cost report showing the cost of removing the weeds for Board consideration in accordance with the Fire Code.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of August, 2019 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ____________________________

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Brian J. Oftedal, President, Board of Directors ATTEST:


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Exhibit A: Weed Abatement List

CE Number Street Road Type Number Apartment Residential Vacant Lot City Zip

Code APN

19-0017 Park Lane None 408 X Bethel Island 94511 031-093-039





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Agenda Item No: 7.c

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Brian HelmickSubmitting Department: Fire Chief Item Type: DiscussionAgenda Section: New Business

Subject:Recommendation to Incorporate the “Service Enhancement Concept” into the District’s and City of Brentwood’sDevelopment Processes

Suggested Action:

Attachments:Strategic Ad Hoc Report to Board.pdf

ECCFPD Strategic Plan 2019-2023.pdf

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Meeting Date: August 14, 2019 Subject/Title: Discussion and direction on the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District

Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee and the City of Brentwood Fire and Medical Services Committee recommendation to incorporate the “Service Enhancement Concept” into the District’s and City's development processes to enhance fire and medical services in support of the implementation of the District’s Strategic Plan

Prepared by: Gustavo "Gus" Vina, Brentwood City Manager

Brian Helmick, Fire Chief Submitted by: Joel Bryant, Brentwood Vice Mayor Karen Rarey, Brentwood Council Member Carrie Nash, ECCFPD Board member Joe Young, ECCFPD Board member

RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION That the Board of Directors (Board) discuss, consider and direct staff and the Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee on incorporating the “Service Enhancement Concept” into the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District's ("District" or "ECCFPD") plans to enhance fire and medical services in support of, and during implementation of, the District’s Strategic Plan. STRATEGIC INITIATIVE The District's Strategic Plan 2019-2023 and Implementation Action Plan include:

• Goal A: Ensure financial stability and sustainability. o Strategy A4: Partner with local jurisdictions to identify and secure future station

sites and needed funding mechanisms which may include both capital and operating contributions.

• Goal B: Reduce response times for emergency services throughout the District. o Strategy B1: Add staffing and/or stations to meet current service level response

time standards. PREVIOUS ACTION The Board President established the Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee (Young/Nash) to work, in part, on implementation of various public safety initiatives within the City of Brentwood (City) related to fire services approved by the District as part of the District’s Strategic Plan. The District’s Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee and the City’s Fire and Medical Services Ad Hoc Committee met together on April 26, August 14, and September 19, 2018, and on May 23 and July 10, 2019. At their joint meeting on July 10, 2019 the committee members discussed and developed a recommendation regarding the “Service Enhancement Concept,” consisting of a two-person

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Rescue Squad that would supplement current District emergency response resources and serve as a bridge to a new full three-person engine crew, as further discussed below. This discussion and recommendation is consistent with the committees’ direction to staff at the May 23, 2019 meeting where the committee members asked staff to continue their research regarding this concept and to return to the committees with additional information for their consideration. SUBJECT BACKGROUND Fire and medical services are provided in our region by the District and include services to the City of Brentwood, the City of Oakley, and the unincorporated areas of Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Marsh Creek, Morgan Territory, Byron and Knightsen. The District's Strategic Plan identifies the need for fire stations in the District to serve the growing population, with a total of nine stations ultimately required. Specifically, in Brentwood, the plan calls for a total of four fire stations. Currently, there is one fire station in Brentwood, with two more stations required to address the current deficiency in services and one more station to address growth from the City’s planned build-out (new population within existing city limits). It is anticipated that any growth beyond the existing City limits would eventually require another station, for a total of five stations in Brentwood. The City of Brentwood and the ECCFPD have been in discussions, through their respective committees, regarding strategies to enhance fire and medical services in our region. These discussions have been consistent with both the ECCFPD’s and the City of Brentwood’s strategic plans regarding fire and medical services. The committees have been focused on strategies that address both long-term and short-term improvements to fire and medical services. There are numerous initiatives included in the ECCFPD’s strategic plan that address long-term improvement to services and include various funding options that would bring sustainable funding sources to support ongoing operational costs. The City of Brentwood’s strategic plan specifically includes two initiatives within its Focus Area 2: Public Safety, that address fire and medical services. The first is an initiative to pursue contracting with ECCFPD for additional services and specifically identifies the potential for a two-person squad concept. The second initiative calls for the construction of a new fire station. Both the ECCFPD Board and the Brentwood City Council have approved moving forward with a request for proposals for the architectural design services for a new fire station. Through the City’s strategic plan, the City Council has recognized the importance of both economic development and the need to enhance fire and medical services. These initiatives are consistent with Strategy A4 and B1 of the ECCFPD Strategic Plan, as noted above. It is important to note that approximately 50% of the calls for fire and medical services the District receives occur within the City of Brentwood. It is also important to note that any enhancements that are identified and implemented become a component of the entire ECCFPD system and bring improvement to all communities served by ECCFPD. RECOMMENDATION BY THE COMMITTEES At the July 10, 2019 committee meeting, the committee members of both ECCFPD and the City of Brentwood discussed and considered the potential for implementing the “Service Enhancement Concept.” This concept would consist of the implementation of a two-person Rescue Squad comprised of a firefighter along with an EMT or a paramedic, that would be used to address impacts from continued growth in population and structures. This concept would help enhance fire and medical services until such time as sustainable resources can be identified to fully staff new fire stations within the ECCFPD.

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The two person squad would serve as a “bridge” to the ultimate solution identified in the ECCFPD Strategic Plan, which requires fire stations with three-person engine crews. The two-person squads would be implemented concurrently and in coordination with development projects to address growth impacts to fire and medical services response times. In addition to helping improve medical response times with the two-person squad, these resources would also be available to assist in significant fire suppression activities. Currently, engine companies respond to a significant number of medical services calls that do not require fire suppression services. By implementing this squad concept, it is anticipated that engine companies would be more available for calls requiring fire suppression and other related activities. The two-person squad units would be able to be housed in an existing fire station until such time that construction of a new fire station is completed. Currently, the ECCFPD and the City of Brentwood are pursuing architectural design services for the construction of a fire station at Grant Street and Empire Avenue. While the implementation of long-term strategies continues to move forward, the “Service Enhancement Concept” (i.e. two-person squad) will provide the District and the City with an opportunity to enhance fire and medical services while jump-starting an additional three-crew engine company funded by future revenue growth. A two-person squad is able to work out of the existing fire station and is less expensive to implement than the full engine company. It is critically important to note that the two-person squad is not a substitute for the required engine company; it is simply a short-term strategy to improve services until a new Brentwood fire station is constructed and a three-person company is adequately funded from new revenues. The committees recommend that the Brentwood City Council and the ECCFPD Board approve implementing the two-person squad concept into the development processes for both the District and the City. These actions will allow the City and the District to work together to identify funding in order to implement the two-person squad concept that will address on-going growth in the City and District. This recommendation would only be implemented if both the Brentwood City Council and the ECCFPD Board approve it. The Brentwood City Council will take up this issue at its August 13, 2019 meeting. FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The ECCFPD Strategic Plan (Attachment A) identifies a path forward in order to secure sustainable revenue sources to fund on-going operations. Such funding requirements may include ECCFPD Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) or other funding strategies. Potential long-term funding strategies that ultimately provide stable and on-going revenue sources for operating costs include, but are not limited to, the following:

➢ Property taxes from growth due to new construction ➢ Future community facilities districts on new construction ➢ Revenues from new sources (e.g., new taxes or assessments)

Funding for capital and equipment costs to implement the two-person squad concept and build new and/or relocated fire stations will continue to be primarily provided through the collection of development impact fees imposed by the City. Funding for the two-person squad concept may also be secured through the process of negotiating development agreements on projects. FISCAL IMPACT There are no fiscal impacts associated with this report.

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Attachments: Attachment A: ECCFPD Strategic Plan

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East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Strategic Plan 2019 through 2023

Includes

Mission

Vision

Values

Goals

Strategies

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East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Strategic Plan December 2018

Prepared for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District by Management Partners

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Table of Contents Message from the Board of Directors ......................................................................................................................... 1

Message from the Fire Chief ...................................................................................................................................... 2

About the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District ................................................................................................... 3

Strategic Planning Process ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Vision........................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Values ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Goals ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Implementation ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Attachment A – About the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District ........................................................................ 17

Attachment B – Background Research ...................................................................................................................... 20

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Message from the Board of Directors

From left to right: Stephen Smith, Adam Langro, Carrie Nash, Brian Oftedal, Joe Young.

As the newly-elected Board members for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, we are honored to share with you this Strategic Plan for our District. This project was initiated by our prior appointed Board of Directors to provide ongoing insight and guidance as we address the significant service delivery challenges we continue to face.

This Strategic Plan was developed through extensive outreach with our community, including a public survey, two community workshops, dozens of interviews and even targeted outreach to fire professionals who live in our region but work for other agencies and departments. In addition, we have engaged public officials and community leaders throughout our District in discussions about the future of fire and emergency services in East Contra Costa County. The Board has listened to the input of the community in drafting and adopting this Strategic Plan.

Hard work lies ahead. The District is financially stable for the time being, but our response times are far below the standards of other agencies due to our lack of resources. This plan outlines what we must do both to remain financially stable and to increase the level of services required for our rapidly changing community.

Achieving this Strategic Plan will require discipline by the Board and staff, and support from the community. We hope you will join us in this effort.

Thank you to these prior Board Members who also participated in the development of this Strategic Plan:

Joy Benson Susan Morgan

Erick Stonebarger Sandra Strobel

Susanna Thompson

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Message from the Fire Chief

On behalf of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, I am pleased to present this Strategic Plan. The Board of Directors and the employees of our District are committed to delivering exceptional service to the community. These services and our response times are only constrained by the historic funding limits placed on the District. This five-year Strategic Plan contains our mission, vision, values, goals and strategies to achieve those goals. Through an extensive process that involved a broad cross-section of our community, we identified ways to continue to deliver the quality of services our community expects. However, most of the proposed improvements will be dependent on new sources of funding. We are committed to working in partnership with the community and our employees to continue to be an outstanding Fire Protection District. Sincerely, Chief Brian Helmick East Contra Costa Fire Protection District

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About the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Page 3


About the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Background In November 2002, the Bethel Island Fire District, the East Diablo Fire District, and the Oakley Fire District combined to form the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD). The independent special district provides fire protection services to the cities of Brentwood and Oakley and the townships of Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Marsh Creek and Morgan Territory. The District relies on funding from a portion of the 1% property tax on assessed valuation of all parcels within the District (since the passage of Proposition 13). The percentage is set by state law.

Governance ECCFPD is an independent special district formed pursuant to the Fire Protection District Law (California Health and Safety Code section 13800, et seq.). ECCFPD is governed by a Board of Directors that sets District policy and appoints and supervises the Fire Chief. On November 8, 2016, the District’s voters passed Measure N to transition from what had been a board appointed by its member cities and the County Board of Supervisors, to an elected board. The first Board elections were scheduled for November 6, 2018, but with only five candidates for five seats, no election was necessary. Consequently, the new Board members will take office on December 12, 2018.

Service Area ECCFPD provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) to eastern Contra Costa County. The District’s service area spans 249 square miles of rural, suburban and urban development along with lands formerly designated as frontier or wilderness. Today, about 115,000 residents depend on ECCFPD for fire protection and emergency medical services (enhanced basic life support). The District responds to more than 8,000 calls a year from three District fire stations and a CAL FIRE station contracted by the District to provide year-round services. Each District fire station is staffed with three firefighters, for a total district on-duty staffing of nine firefighters per day. A prior ECCFPD Staffing Adequacy Study identified a need for nine stations to meet anticipated service demands and response times according to national standards.

Station 52 Located at 201 John Muir Parkway, Brentwood

Station 53 Located at 530 O’Hara Avenue, Oakley

Station 59 Located at 1685 Bixler Road, Discovery Bay

Station 16 Located at 11851 Marsh Creek Road, Clayton (CAL FIRE Sunshine Station). This station belongs to and is operated by CAL FIRE. ECCFPD contracts with CAL FIRE for year-round services for the Marsh Creek and Morgan Territory region.

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Strategic Planning Process

Planning began with the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Board Members.

The District, with assistance from Management Partners, conducted extensive research and community outreach between March and November of 2018. This included:

• Individual or small group interviews with 40 people (March and April 2018), • A community survey with 643 respondents (June 13 through July 9, 2018), • An employee survey with 28 respondents (June 25 through July 9, 2018), • A survey of firefighters who reside within the District’s boundaries with 38

respondents (July 25 through July 9, 2018), • Two community workshops with approximately 73 participants combined

(July 17 and November 14, 2018), and • Two strategic planning sessions with the Board of Directors (July 27 and

August 17, 2018).

Direction from the Board of Directors Board members developed the mission, vision, organizational values, goals and strategies that will guide the future of fire services in the area served by ECCFPD.

Strategic Planning Sessions On July 27 and August 17, the ECCFPD Board and staff conducted strategic planning sessions to discuss the future of the organization. These were opportunities to review the data gathered through surveys, the community workshop and the environmental scan. The Board heard from the community and as a result at these sessions developed a mission, vision, set of values, along with goals and associated strategies for achievement.

Environmental Scan Contra Costa County staff under the direction of County Supervisor Diane Burgis, in consultation with ECCFPD staff and Management Partners, prepared the

This Strategic Plan was developed based on feedback provided through:

• Direction from the Board of Directors

• Strategic planning sessions

• Stakeholder interviews • Firefighter survey • Community survey • Preparation of an

environmental scan • Community workshops

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environmental scan, providing essential information to guide the development of the Strategic Plan through the community workshops and Board strategic planning sessions. This included the following:

• Budget information; • Existing services and how they have changed over the past several years; and • Service demand drivers, particularly related to population growth and

employment patterns.

Stakeholder Input Input from a variety of stakeholders was gathered, as follows.

• Interviews. Management Partners conducted individual interviews with each Board member, elected and appointed leaders of the cities and townships served by the District, and other community representatives and leaders identified by the District.

• Employee Survey. Management Partners designed a confidential online survey seeking employee input about vision, mission, values, goals and strategies to implement the goals.

• Firefighter Survey. In addition to surveying the staff, the District administered a survey to non-ECCFPD firefighters who live within the service area and work for another fire department. The survey provided input about priorities for the strategic plan, strategies that would help ECCFPD reach its goals, opportunities for improvement, satisfaction with existing service levels, and opinions about potential funding strategies.

• Community Survey. Seeking input from residents and businesses in the communities served by ECCFPD was important in developing the strategic plan. Management Partners designed and administered a confidential online survey to obtain this input. The survey was distributed through emails and social media. Questions focused on interests related to the vision for the District and priorities for the future.

• Community Workshops. Two community workshops were conducted to gain resident input. The first workshop considered the environmental scan and survey results and developed possible goals and priorities for the strategic plan. The second workshop reviewed the draft mission, vision, values, goals and strategies developed by the Board of Directors. Both workshops were streamed live for home or remote viewing.

The District response times possible with the current level of funding are far below national norms and not satisfactory to District residents, staff and firefighters.

(For more details, see Attachment B)

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Mission Page 6


Mission

A mission is a statement of the purpose

of the organization.

It defines what the organization stands for

and what it will do.

Our mission is:

To preserve and protect life, property, and the environment with service above all else.

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Vision Page 7


Vision

The vision statement is aspirational with a focus on the future. It is a statement

of where the organization is going.

Our vision is to be recognized as: • A district that is a model of excellence in both

fire protection and life safety programs. • Responsive to the needs of the communities we

serve. • Committed to continuous organizational

development. • Committed to an environment of trust,

involvement, innovation, creativity and accountability.

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Values Page 8


Values

Values provide the basis for how the organization and its members will work to achieve the mission, vision and goals.

Values

• Be fiscally responsible, while maintaining a commitment to excellence.

• Safeguard the lives of our team and the public.

• Offer reliable, compassionate and professional community services.

• Communicate openly and share knowledge.

• Integrity, courage and personal accountability will guide our actions.

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Goals

Five goals support the vision and mission.

Five Goals

Goal A. Ensure financial stability and sustainability.

Goal B. Reduce response times for emergency services throughout the District.

Goal C. Maintain a high-performing workforce.

Goal D. Modernize stations, apparatus, and equipment.

Goal E. Develop a community risk reduction program. Note: The goals are not ranked in priority order.

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Goal A. Ensure financial stability and sustainability.

Five strategies will contribute to achieving the goal.

Strategies

1. Use a two-track fiscal planning model (with and without new tax revenues).

2. Establish a revenue stabilization plan to manage through varying economic conditions.

3. Pursue local and District-wide development fees and Community Facilities District(s) to cover costs resulting from new growth.

4. Partner with local jurisdictions to identify and secure future station sites and needed funding mechanisms which may include both capital and operating contributions.

5. Pursue parcel taxes, assessments and other District-wide revenue alternatives that resolve tax and fee inequities among District residents.

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Goal B. Reduce response times for emergency services throughout the District.

Four strategies will contribute to achieving the goal.

Strategies

1. Add staffing and/or stations to meet current service level response time standards.

2. Temporarily expand existing stations with additional units during the construction of new stations to accelerate improved response times.

3. Discourage rapid growth that may further exacerbate response times and service levels.

4. Work with City and County staff to improve the transportation network and emergency access, including the enforcement of existing traffic laws.

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Goal C. Maintain a high-performing workforce.

Four strategies will contribute to achieving the goal.

Strategies

1. Obtain facilities to support a comprehensive training program.

2. Create and implement professional development and succession plans for pending retirements in the District.

3. Maximize employee retention by improving compensation and benefits as can be afforded by the District.

4. Implement employee health and wellness programs and support.

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Goal D. Modernize stations, apparatus, and equipment.

Two strategies will contribute to achieving the goal.

Strategies

1. Pursue available one-time grants for equipment and facilities improvements.

2. Establish and implement existing station and equipment budgets and reserves to fund future major maintenance and replacement needs.

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Goal E. Develop a community risk reduction program.

Three strategies will contribute to achieving the goal.

Strategies

1. Define and implement a cost-effective plan review and inspection program to reduce current and future emergency needs.

2. Increase communications to engage and educate the public about emergency response and preparedness for home and workplace safety.

3. Support and encourage the development of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program for improved community-based self-help during a natural disaster.

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Implementation Page 15


Implementation

“Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you

will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.”

Tom Landry Hall of Fame Football Coach

An Implementation Action Plan is an important accompaniment to this Strategic Plan. The Action Plan will contain a schedule, assignments, funding parameters and key milestones for each strategic initiative. It will be developed by the ECCFPD Board and staff, with assistance from Management Partners, following adoption of the Strategic Plan. District staff will then report on progress of the strategic initiatives on a regular basis. Providing timely information to stakeholders is critical to the success of the District. Stakeholders include Contra Costa County, the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, other agencies and the public. District communication efforts help engage community groups to ensure the District operations are working and people are informed. Through annual reports and the District’s budget process, the Board of Directors and District staff will ensure that the Strategic Plan and its Implementation Action Plan are pursued and achieved through the year 2023.

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Conclusion Page 16


Conclusion

This East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Strategic Plan establishes strategies for the next five years to meet the District’s five overarching goals. The Plan articulates the organizational mission and vision of the District and establishes a set of values and goals as a guide for decision making. The associated Implementation Action Plan identifies projects and funding needs necessary to implement this Strategic Plan. Without new resources and funding, significant reductions in emergency response times will not be possible.

Accountability for the Strategic Plan will be provided through regular reports to the Board of Directors. Progress on the Plan will be reviewed annually, with updates as strategies are completed and as new issues emerge.

Significantly reduced response times

will only be possible with additional staffing –

which requires more funding.

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Attachment A – About the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Page 17


Attachment A – About the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Communities Served The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District is an independent special district governed by an elected Board of Directors that sets policy, appoints and supervises the Fire Chief. ECCFPD serves about 115,000 residents in the cities of Brentwood and Oakley and the townships of Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Marsh Creek, and Morgan Territory. The ECCFPD service area covers 249 square miles, including rural, suburban, and urban development.

Calls for Service ECCFPD responds to over 8,000 calls for service each year and provides both fire protection and emergency medical services (basic life support). Service response times present a unique challenge for the District given resource, staffing and station constraints. In addition to serving a diverse range of land use types, limited resources and capacity translate to response times that do not meet national standards.

Based on national standards, the “first due” engine company should arrive earlier than is currently possible as detailed in the chart on the next page. These standards also require 15 firefighters to adequately and safely fight a structure fire, which is more staffing than the District currently has on duty at any one time. As the District has only three fire stations,

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most structure fires are dealt with in only a defensive manner with a focus on life safety (firefighters and residents), preventing the fire from spreading to adjacent structures, and minimizing the size and damage from the fire. Consequently, the District is underperforming when compared with national standards. The recommended and actual response times are provided below. These data show the need for the added fire stations and staffing called for in this Strategic Plan.

Recommended Response Times

Actual District Response Times (meets 90% of the time)

Urban Areas (Brentwood and Oakley) 7:30 10:00

Suburban Areas (Discovery Bay) 11:30 13:28

Rural Areas (Other County unincorporated areas) 15:30 16:02

Coordination with Other Agencies Contra Costa County and Neighboring Communities The District maintains agreements with Contra Costa County for dispatch and ambulance services and with the cities of Brentwood and Oakley for the provision of fire stations. The District also contracts with the City of Brentwood for financial, human resources, and information technology services, as needed.

CAL FIRE The District contracts with CAL FIRE to provide first responder services in the Marsh Creek/Morgan Territory area. ECCFPD pays CAL FIRE to keep that station open in the non-wildfire season when it would otherwise be closed.

Staffing and Organization Chart ECCFPD has three fire stations staffed by three firefighters (one captain, one engineer, and one senior firefighter), for a total district staffing of nine firefighters per day. The FY 2018-19 budget authorized 35 employee positions. This is substantially reduced due to budgetary constraints from the 2010 level, which was 57 employees and eight fire stations.

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East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Organization Chart

*Indicates unfunded future positions.

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Attachment B – Background Research Page 20


Attachment B – Background Research The District’s strategic planning process incorporated substantial background research through an environmental scan conducted by Contra Costa County under the direction of County Supervisor Diane Burgis, as well as online surveys of District residents, employees, and firefighters with other agencies who reside in the District. This attachment summarizes the key findings from this research.

Environmental Scan External Factors The District’s service area impacts the priorities and strategic goals for the agency. The District is facing rapid population growth in the coming years, especially in the urban areas. The population for the District service area is expected to grow to 139,097 by the year 2040 which will increase fire response demands and needs.

The population is largely comprised of commuters. According to 2016 Census data, the estimated daytime population drops to 81,720 from 118,990 (31% reduction) due to the high proportion of commuter residents. The mean travel time to work for the communities of Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, and Bryon is shown in the table below.

Community Total Population Mean Travel Time to Work*

(in minutes)

Brentwood 56,923 42.6

Discovery Bay 14,765 47.1

Bethel Island 2,199 35.6

Bryon 1,429 34.2

*Mean travel time to work data is not available for Oakley, Knightsen or other areas not listed above. Population for each community is provided on the next page.

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The District serves eight distinct communities, which vary demographically and economically. The service area population and ethnic make-up are shown in the charts below. Economically, the City of Brentwood was founded before Proposition 13 was passed and has higher per capita revenues than the City of Oakley, which was incorporated after Proposition 13. The large unincorporated area is represented by the County and served by an assortment of townships, community services districts and homeowners associations.

Internal Factors District operations, including staffing and governance, directly affect the agency’s strategic direction. The District remains financially stable at the current low service levels and is recognized as having a strong, high-performing front-line staff team. A new Fire Chief began with the District in 2017. Since he began, there has been increased focus on community outreach and engagement, as well as planning and performance management for the District. In addition to the change in staff leadership, the District’s governance is shifting from an appointed board to a Board that is directly elected by voters. The new Board members began their term in December 2018.

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Survey Research As part of the strategic planning process, Management Partners administered three surveys to employees, the community, and other firefighters that live within the District. The survey gathered information on service satisfaction as well as potential funding strategies for the District.

The survey results indicate that less than 20% of the community, less than 10% of ECCFPD staff and less than 15% of other firefighters living in the community are satisfied with the District’s current low service levels and response times.

In order to identify methods to improve overall response times and fire containment, the survey questioned respondents on their level of support for various funding mechanisms, as shown in the charts on the following pages.

Results show support for a voter-approved tax to fund additional fire stations and staffing. Respondents were more supportive of a tax increase to improve service levels to meet current conditions rather than a larger increase to meet anticipated future demands.

In addition, there was strong support for reducing the impacts of regional population growth that may exacerbate response time and service level challenges.

There was little public support for dissolution of the District or attempting to reallocate taxes or other funds from education or existing City services.

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A reallocation of property taxes received significantly less support than the voter-approved tax as a solution to the District’s funding needs.

In addition to funding solutions, respondents indicated strong support for reducing or halting new development in order to allow the District the opportunity to improve its service without experiencing continual demand increases. There was little support for the suggestion of dissolving the District entirely, leaving the cities and county responsible for fire protection and emergency response services.

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Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Anonymous UserSubmitting Department: Administration Item Type: DiscussionAgenda Section: Report of the Fire Chief / Informational Staff Reports

Subject:Legislative Update

Suggested Action:

Attachments:July 2019 Legislative Monthly Report.pdf

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MEMORANDUM

To: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District

From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Date: August 8, 2019

Subject: Monthly Report— July 2019

SUMMARY

This memorandum is an overview of activities undertaken by Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) over the last month, working on behalf of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, including the following subjects:

• Legislative Activity and Updates o State Update Legislative Activity Wildfire Package ECCFPD Priority Legislation Legislative Position Letter Work

o Federal Update Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure Legislation

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY AND UPDATES

State Update

Legislative Activity

With the State Budget passed and signed into law, the Legislature focused its attention on meeting its July policy committee deadlines before adjourning for Summer Recess. July 10 was the last day for policy committees to report fiscal bills to fiscal committees, and July 12 was the last day for policy committees to report non-fiscal bills to the floor.

The Legislature adjourned for its Summer Recess and returned to their respective districts on July 12. The Legislature now stands in recess until August 12. When the Legislature returns from break, they will consider the approximately 1,600 remaining bills that are active in both houses.

There are approximately 870 total bills that will be considered by fiscal committees by the end of August. The Senate Appropriations Committee has about 140 bills on its Suspense File, as well as another 400 to consider. The Assembly Appropriations Committee has about 40 bills already on its Suspense File, plus it will consider about 290 bills in August.

The Legislature will have five weeks to complete their agendas before the end of the first year of the 2-year 2019-2020 Legislative Session on September 13.

Below is a list of key upcoming deadlines in the Legislature:

August 12 – Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess August 30 – Last day for fiscal committees to report bills to the Floor September 3-13 – Floor Session only September 13 – Last day for each house to pass bills. Legislature recesses.

Wildfire Package

On July 12, Governor Newsom approved a wildfire package comprised of three bills that enact new statewide wildfire policies and funding. The package is in response to a months-long utility crisis that included Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) filing for bankruptcy and CalFire’s announcement that PG&E’s transmission lines contributed to the Camp Fire.

The Governor stated that this package was a step forward in providing a safer, more affordable, and more reliable energy future. The package of bills aims to strike a balance of providing protections for wildfire victims and investor owned utilities. Below is more information about the three bills in the wildfire package:

Assembly Bill 110 – Junior Budget Trailer Bill

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AB 110 is the Junior Budget Trailer bill that provides $2 million to the California Department of Finance to address and implement the expenses related to catastrophic wildfires included in the State Budget.

Assembly Bill 111 – Wildfire Agencies: Public Utilities, Safety and Insurance

AB 111 establishes the framework for a new state council: the California Catastrophe Response Council (CCRC). The CCRC will oversee the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and the Wildfire Fund. The Council will include:

• The Governor • The Treasurer • The Insurance Commissioner • The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency • Three members of the public appointed by the Governor • A member appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules • A member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly

Additionally, the bill:

• Requires the CCRC to appoint a Wildfire Fund Administrator and oversee the Administrator’s operation, management and administration of the Wildfire Fund.

• Establishes the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (OEIS) within the Natural Resources Agency.

• Requires the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to establish the Wildfire Safety Division (WSD) within the CPUC and requires the WSD to be transferred to the OEIS beginning on July 1, 2021. The WSD will:

o Oversee and enforce electrical corporations’ compliance with wildfire safety.

o Develop and recommend performance metrics to the CPUC in order to achieve maximum risk reduction.

This information will be used to develop a wildfire mitigation plan and evaluate an electrical corporation’s compliance with that plan.

o Develop an audit program for wildfire mitigation plan compliance by each electrical corporation.

o Support efforts to assess and analyze fire weather data and other atmospheric conditions that could lead to wildfires and to reduce the likelihood and severity of wildfires.

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o Review safety requirements for electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure and provide recommendations to the CPUC to address and mitigate risks associated with climate change and wildfire.

Assembly Bill 1054 (Holden) – Public Utilities: Wildfires

AB 1054 creates a $21 billion wildfire fund to allow electric utility companies to pay out claims for future wildfires. Below is a summary of the bill’s highlights: This bill would create the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Senate Committee on Rules. The Board will be required to advise and make recommendations related to wildfire safety to the State Wildfire Safety Division and the Office on Energy Infrastructure Safety.

This bill would establish the Wildfire Fund to pay wildfire liability claims against electrical corporations for wildfires caused by utility infrastructure. The Fund would receive initial contributions from electric corporations that are estimated to total $10.5 billion in non-ratepayer funding.

AB 1054 also includes:

$2 billion loan from the Surplus Money Investment Fund (SMIF). The authority for up to $8.5 billion in additional SMIF loans if there is no ratepayer charge. Ongoing funding of $300 million per year from large utilities. Up to $120 million per year from regional utilities that choose to participate. Ongoing funding from an extension of an existing half cent per kilowatt hour surcharge

paid by ratepayers. Bonding authority for up to $10.5 billion in revenue bonds.

This bill also appropriates $9 million to cover the Department of Water Resources (DWR) initial costs associated with these bonds.

ECCFPD Priority Legislation

Assembly Bill 1116 (Grayson) – Firefighters: peer support

AB 1116 would, until January 1, 2025, create the Firefighter Peer Support and Crisis Referral Services Pilot Program. Below is a continued summary of the bill’s highlights: The bill would, for purposes of the act, define a “peer support team” as a team composed of emergency service personnel, as defined, hospital staff, clergy, and educators who have been appointed to the team by a Peer Support Labor-Management Committee, and who have completed a peer support

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training course developed and delivered by the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee.

AB 1116 provides that communications between emergency services personnel and a peer support team member, or a crisis hotline or crisis referral service, are confidential. except under limited circumstances, including, among others, when disclosure is reasonably believed to be necessary to prevent death, substantial bodily harm, or commission of a crime.

AB 1116 will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee on 8/12/2019.

Senate Bill 438 (Hertzberg) - Emergency medical services: dispatch

SB 438 would prohibit a public agency from delegating, assigning, or contracting for “911” emergency call processing services for the dispatch of emergency response resources unless the delegation or assignment is to, or the contract or agreement is with, another public agency. Below is a continued summary of the bill’s highlights:

The bill would exempt from that prohibition a public agency that is a joint powers authority that delegated, assigned, or contracted for “911” call processing services on or before January 1, 2019, under certain conditions.

Requires a Public safety agency (PSA) that provides dispatch of prehospital emergency response resources to make a connection available from the PSA dispatch center to an EMS provider’s dispatch center for the timely transmission of emergency response information.

SB 438 is currently active and up for discussion/amendments on the Assembly Floor.

Senate Bill 13 (Wieckowski) – Accessory dwelling units

SB 13 would authorize the creation of accessory dwelling units in areas zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwelling residential use.

This bill would revise the requirements for an accessory dwelling unit by providing that the accessory dwelling unit may be attached to, or located within, an attached garage, storage area, or other structure, and that it does not exceed a specified amount of total floor area. Prohibits a local agency from requiring owner occupancy for either the primary unit or the ADU and further more prohibits a local agency from requiring owner occupancy as a condition for issuing a building permit for an ADU.

Streamlining and incentivizing ADU policy is being considered as part of the solution to the State’s housing crisis. The addition of ADU’s is concerning because it will put an added strain to the District’s capabilities of providing fire protection to residents.

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SB 13 has been referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. No hearing date has been scheduled at this time.

Legislative Position Letter Work

Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) has taken full advantage of the legislature’s summer recess by communicating with Senate and Assembly staff, analyzing current versions of active bills, drafting, and updating legislative position letters on behalf of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.

We plan on delivering updated position letters to the respective authors on, or shortly after August 12, 2019, when the legislature reconvenes for session. We will first collaborate with ECCFPD by sharing drafted position letters and making any revisions as needed.

Below is a list of the position letters we have written and they are also attached:

• Senate Bill 438 (Hertzberg) – Emergency Medical Services • Senate Bill 13 (Wieckowski) – Accessory Dwelling Units • Assembly Bill 1116 (Grayson) – Peer Support and Crisis Referral Services Pilot Program • Assembly Bill 1486 (Ting) – Surplus land

Federal Update

Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure Legislation

On July 18, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) introduced the Wireless Infrastructure Resiliency during Emergencies and Disasters (WIRED) Act, which allows states to require wireless companies to deploy resilient infrastructure in order for cellphone networks to better withstand disasters.

Currently, states do not have the explicit authority to require companies to deploy wireless infrastructure that are resilient to natural disasters.

The new bill clarifies that states have this authority when setting “terms and conditions” for companies operating in any state in order to best prepare for geographically specific disasters. This legislation is designed to address shortcomings in wireless service during recent California fires.

According to the California Office of Emergency Services, 341 cell sites were offline during the October 2017 wildfires and 489 cell sites were offline during the Camp and Woolsey fires.

This prevented wireless users in those areas from calling 911, receiving emergency alerts, or using their cell phones to find the safest evacuation route.

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The “WIRED Act” is cosponsored by 15 other members, all California Democrats, including Representatives Jerry McNerney, Julia Brownley, Gil Cisneros, TJ Cox, Susan Davis, Katie Hill, Ro Khanna, Barbara Lee, Jimmy Panetta, Harley Rouda, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Raul Ruiz, Jackie Speier, and Mike Thompson.

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Agenda Item No: 8.b


Subject:Grants Update

Suggested Action:

Attachments:July 2019 Grants Monthly Report.pdf

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M E M O R A N D U M

To: East Contra Costa Fire Protection District

From: Townsend Public Affairs Date: August 8, 2019

Subject: Grants Monthly Report for East Contra Costa Fire Protection District—July 2019

This memorandum is an updated overview of the current funding opportunities in progress. CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION

Wildfire Outreach Grant

The California Fire Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect. Formed in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters, the California Fire Foundation’s mandate includes an array of survivor and victim assistance projects and community initiatives

This program will offer awards in the $15,000 range to support firefighters throughout California prepare for, prevent and mitigate climate change driven natural disasters through education and outreach. TPA and District staff worked to prepare and submit a grant application that would create an educational campaign regarding defensible space in the District’s most vulnerable areas. Award announcements are expected in the fall. Application was submitted on July 15, 2019. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGMENT AGENCY Currently the District has 3 grant applications into FEMA. Due to the government shutdown, FEMA is still in the process reviewing grant applications. After a long delay, it appears that FEMA is preparing to make announcement for the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant program. Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) would follow shortly there afterward. The applications the District has submitted are: Assistance to Firefighters TPA worked with District staff to prepare two applications that will meet the high priorities of the agency. The first was a regional application. If awarded, ECCFPD and ConFire would purchase a total of 21 sauna units. This request also aligns with AFG’s high programmatic priority for the purchase of responder rehab equipment.

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The second application is to replace the district’s 15 current portable radios. If awarded, ECCFPD would replace its existing set with new, state-of-the-art, fully-functioning portable radios. This purchase would directly enhance responder safety and improve ECCFPD’s ability to protect life and property in the region. Applications were submitted on October 25, 2018 Fire Prevention and Safety On November 11, 2018, FEMA released the funding opportunity for the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Program. TPA worked the Chief Macumber to resubmit an application to include additional information pertaining to the efforts that were undertaken this past year in regard to the strategic plan and the recruitment of a fire marshal. The grant application was submitted on December 22, 2018.

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Agenda Item No: 8.c


Subject:Strategic Plan Update

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Agenda Item No: 8.d

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Regina RubierSubmitting Department: Administration Item Type: DiscussionAgenda Section: Report of the Fire Chief / Informational Staff Reports

Subject:Station 55 Update

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Agenda Item No: 8.e

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Ross MacumberSubmitting Department: Operations Item Type: DiscussionAgenda Section: Report of the Fire Chief / Informational Staff Reports

Subject:Type 1 Apparatus Update

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Agenda Item No: 8.f

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Steve AubertSubmitting Department: Operations Item Type: DiscussionAgenda Section: Report of the Fire Chief / Informational Staff Reports

Subject:Prevention Update

Suggested Action:

Attachments:July 2019 Prevention Report.pdf

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Meeting Date: August 14, 2019 Subject/Title: Prevention Update Submitted by: Steve Aubert, Fire Marshal ____________________________________________________________________________ Activity in July dropped off a bit in permit activity, which is fairly typical due to it being a traditional

vacation month. 68 projects were submitted for permits during the month. New construction

Inspections continue to remain busy between new homes and tenant improvement projects.

Additionally, a big push was made towards completing the state mandated inspections.

Plan Review / Construction:

The breakdown of projects for the month of July is as follows: Fire Sprinkler Systems – Commercial: 2 (1 new building, 1 tenant improvement) Fire Sprinkler Systems – New Residential: 6 (5 of which are master plans) Fire Sprinkler Systems – Multi-Lot Residential: 37 Fire Alarm – Commercial 2 New Commercial Building: 2 Tenant Improvements – Commercial: 7 Plan Review / Permit Revenue for the month of July was $24,848.14 Other (includes Residential Care / 850 License): 16 Annual Inspections: The following is a list of annual state mandated inspections along with the number of completed inspections: Educational Uses:

• Public/Private Schools (Elementary, Junior High, High School): 39 o Completed: 3

Residential:

• R-1 (Hotels and Motels): 4 o Completed: 4

• R-2 (Apartment Buildings / Complexes) 184 o Completed: 134

• R-2.1 (Residential Care greater than 6) 2 o Completed: 2

• R-4 (Assisted Living Facility) 4 o Completed: 3

Fire Investigations:

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We responded to and investigated 5 fires this month.

• Brentwood - 2

• Oakley – 1

• Knightsen - 2

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Agenda Item No: 8.g


Subject:Operational Update

Suggested Action:

Attachments:July 2019 Operational Report.pdf

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Meeting Date: August 14th, 2019 Subject/Title: Receive Operational Update for July 2019 Submitted by: Ross Macumber, Battalion Chief RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION Receive operational update July 2019. SUBJECT BACKGROUND This report summarizes District activities for the month of July 2019. Calls for service: There were a total of 620 service calls in the month of July, with an average response time of 7:56 minutes. In the month of June the District ran 686 calls with an average response time of 8:21 minutes. In the calendar year of 2018, the District ran 7719 calls for service with an average response time of 8:16 compared to calendar year of 2017, where the District ran 7530 calls for service with an average response time of 8:02.

Calls for Service

Service Area

2019 July 2018 Calendar Year

Calls Ave Resp

Time 90% Resp

Time

Calls

Ave Resp Time

90% Resp Time

Brentwood West 141 8:07 10:55 2093 7:30 10:22

Brentwood East 119 6:41 10:12 1630 7:22 10:36

Discovery Bay / Bryon 86 10:17 13:05 959 10:17 14:52

Oakley 197 6:49 8:50 2162 7:12 9:34

Knightsen 38 8:30 10:43 312 10:14 14:12

Bethel Island 25 13:59 16:44 357 14:58 18:52

Marsh Creek / Morgan Ter. 14 9:45 14:07 206 10:56 16:20

Total 620 7:56 11:41 7719 8:16 12:31

Engine Company Roll Outs

Engine Company Roll Outs July % of Total 2018 % of Total

52 - ECCFPD 264 33% 3577 38%

53 -ECCFPD 330 41% 3657 39%

59 - ECCFPD 137 17% 1513 16%

16 - CAL Fire 23 3% 235 2%

Auto Aid Received 51 6% 612 5%

Mutual Aid Received 0 0 2 0%

Total 805 100% 9596 100% 100

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Looking at the response times by Areas:

Brentwood West had 141 calls in the month of July with an average response time of 8:07 minutes. In June there were a total of 164 calls with an average response time of 7:27 minutes. In the calendar year of 2018 the area had 2093 calls for service with an average response time of 7:30.

Brentwood East had 119 calls in the month of July with an average response time of 6:41 minutes. In June there were a total of 145 calls with an average response time of 7:53 minutes. In the calendar year of 2018 the area had 1630 calls for service with an average response time of 7:22.

Discovery Bay/ Byron had 86 calls in the month of July with an average response time of 10:17 minutes. In June there were a total of 92 calls with an average response time of 10:31 minutes. In the calendar year of 2018 the area had 959 calls for service with an average response time of 10:17.

Oakley had 197 calls in the month of July with an average response time of 6:49 minutes. In June there were a total of 199 calls with an average response time of 7:08 minutes. In the calendar year of 2018 the area had 2162 calls for service with an average response time of 7:12.

Knightsen had 38 calls in month of July with an average response time of 8:30 minutes. In June there were a total of 28 calls with an average response time of 9:09 minutes. In the calendar year of 2018 the area had 312 calls for service with an average response time of 10:14.

Bethel Island had 25 calls in the month of July with an average response time of 13:59 minutes. In the month June of there were 30 calls with an average response time of 14:20 minutes. In the calendar year of 2018 the area had 357 calls for service with an average response time of 14:58.

Marsh Creek/Morgan Territory had 14 calls in the month of July with an average response time of 9:45 minutes. In June there were a total of 28 calls with an average response time of 10:04 minutes. In the calendar year of 2018 the area had 206 calls for service with an average response time of 10:56.

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Auto aid: In the month of July, the District received auto aid from Contra Costa County Fire 51 times, with them sending 86 engines, of which 37 arrived on scene. The District sent auto aid to Contra Costa County Fire 50 times providing them with 67 engines, of which 21 arrived on scene. During the month of June, Contra Costa County Fire came into the District 45 times with 73 engines, arriving on scene 38 times and we responded into Contra Costa County Fire 42 times with 52 engines with 24 arriving on scene.

Automatic Aid with Contra Costa County

Fire 2019 CCCFPD ECCFPD

Month Incidents/Assigned/Arrived Incidents/Assigned/Arrived

January 47/68/28 27/35/14

February 27/44/20 20/24/8

March 32/60/28 18/19/9

April 49/69/34 25/32/18

May 56/69/24 39/42/18

June 45/73/38 42/52/24

July 51/86/37 50/67/21

August

September

October

November

December

Total In 2018, the District received auto aid from Contra Costa County Fire 612 times with 1063 engines and the District sent auto aid to Contra Costa County Fire a total of 362 times with 409 engines. In 2017, the District received auto aid from Contra Costa County Fire 402 times with 676 engines and the District sent auto aid to Contra Costa County Fire a total of 417 times with 553 engines .In 2016, the District received auto aid from Contra Costa County Fire 155 times with 233 engines and the District sent auto aid to Contra Costa County Fire a total of 269 times with 308 engines. Major Incidents/ Reduced Responses and Mutual Aid Requests: In the month of July, the District responded to 10 residential structure fires, 4 commercial structure fires, 8 vehicle fires, 0 large vehicle fires, 12 vegetation fires and 13 exterior fires. The District also responded to 26 vehicle accidents, with an additional 7 requiring rescue, 1 vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents, 0 motorcycle accident and 0 bicycle accidents. .

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Operational Personnel: The District is currently budgeted for 42 personnel.

POSITION AUTHORIZED FILLED

Chief 1 1

Administration 3 3

Fire Marshal 1 1

Battalion Chief 4 4

Captain 9 9

Engineer 9 9

Firefighter 15 15

TOTAL 42 42

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Subject:Public Outreach & Education Activities Update

Suggested Action:

Attachments:July 2019 Public Relations Report.pdf

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Meeting Date: August 14, 2019 Subject/Title: Receive Public Relations Update for July 2019 Submitted by: Ross Macumber, Battalion Chief RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION Receive Public Relations Update for July 2019. SUBJECT BACKGROUND This report summarizes District Public Relations activities for the month of July 2019 and the coming activities for August 2019. Outreach Events attended or hosted in July 2019:

Event Type

Number

People Reached

Station Tours

3

30

School Visits

0

0

Booths at Events

0

0

Open Houses

0

0

Special Events

5

750+

Other

1

Oakley Cityhood Stand-by

Upcoming Outreach Events August 2019: Station Tours: 1 School Visits: 1 Booths at Events: 1 Open Houses: 0 Special events: 8 Other: 0

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Annual Numbers: 2019

Type

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

T

Station Tours

0

6

3

5

7

0

3

School Visits

2

2

2

1

6

0

0

Booths at Events

0

0

1

0

1

0

0

Open Houses

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

Special Events

0

1

1

4

5

2

4

Other

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

In the month of July the district participated in many public outreach events. On the Fourth of July the district along with the Firefighters Association hosted a pancake breakfast in which over 600 people attended. The district also assisted with the annual Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office “Rad Kids” camp program in which we do fire safety demonstrations for youth in this camp. The district also did its annual Stand-By at the Oakley Cityhood Festival in which we were part of the command center for the event. In early August, the district attended many “National Night Out” Events and will report on those in the September Fire Board Meeting.

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Agenda Item No: 9.a

Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda Item ReportMeeting Date: August 14, 2019Submitted by: Regina RubierSubmitting Department: Administration Item Type: DiscussionAgenda Section: Board Reports and Requests

Subject:Report from Director Nash on the Special District Leadership Academy in July 2019

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