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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 651 PINE STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
KAREN MITCHOFF, CHAIR
JOHN GIOIA, VICE CHAIR
CANDACE ANDERSEN
DIANE BURGIS
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
DAVID J. TWA, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 335-1900
JEFF CARMAN, FIRE CHIEF
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AN ITEM THAT IS ON THE AGENDA, WILL BE LIMITED TO TWO (2) MINUTES.
The Board Chair may reduce the amount of time allotted per speaker at the beginning of each item
or public comment period
depending on the number of speakers and the business of the day.
Your patience is appreciated.
A closed session may be called at the discretion of the Board Chair.
Staff reports related to open session items on the agenda are also accessible on line at
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.
SPECIAL MEETING
ANNOTATED AGENDA & MINUTES
November 13, 2018
***Please Note Time Change***
Present: John Gioia, Director; Candace Andersen, Director; Diane Burgis, Director; Karen Mitchoff, Director;
Federal D. Glover, Director
Staff Present:Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
1:00 P.M. Convene and call to order.
Convened today's meeting at 1:35 p.m.
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.12 on the following agenda)
– Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Director or on request
for discussion by a member of the public. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will
be considered with the Discussion Items.
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PRESENTATIONS
PR.1 PRESENTATION recognizing Captain Elia Ala'ilima as the 2018 Firefighter of the
Year. (Jeff Carmen, Fire Chief)
In addition, the Knights of Columbus, St. Ignatius of Antioch church, presented
Firefighter of the Year Award to Captain Elia Ala'ilima and Fire Chief of the Year to
Chief Jeff Carman.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D. 1 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
There were no items removed from consent.
D. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)
There were no requests to speak at public comment.
D.3 CONSIDER accepting a report from the Fire Chief providing a status summary for
ongoing Fire District activities and initiatives. (Jeff Carman, Fire Chief)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
CONSENT ITEMS
C. 1 APPROVE the design, including plans and specifications, for the construction of
Fire Station No. 70 at 1800 23rd Street, San Pablo, CA and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief,
or designee to advertise the project. (100% CCCFPD Capital Outlay Fund)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C. 2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept
grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program in an amount not to
exceed $650,000 for the purchase of a regional emergency firefighter rehabilitation
vehicle. (85% Federal, 15% District match)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C. 3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract with
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C. 3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract with
RJN, Inc., doing business as H&N Enterprises, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for
the abatement of exterior fire hazards for the term November 13, 2018, to December 31,
2019. (100% Abatement Fees)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C. 4 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept
grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Assistance to Firefighters Grant, in an amount not to exceed
$126,000, for the purchase of decontamination saunas and related equipment (90%
Federal, 10% District match).
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C. 5 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Peter Benson, M.D. to increase the payment limit by $360,000 to a new
payment limit of $720,000 for emergency ambulance and fire-based emergency medical
services physician oversight with no change to term of May 1, 2017, through April 30,
2020. (100% EMS Transport fund)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C. 6 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a purchase
contract with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $560,000 for
the manufacture and purchase of two Type 5 Wildland firefighting apparatus. (50%
Antioch Development Impact Fees; 50% CCCFPD General Operating Fund Balance)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C. 7 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a purchase
contract with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $365,000, for
the manufacture and purchase of a Type 1 tactical water tender for fire suppression. (89%
Federal; 11% Special District Revenue)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C. 8 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to enter into an Automatic
Aid Agreement for Exchange of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Between
the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the City of Benicia effective
November 13, 2018. (Cost Neutral)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
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C. 9 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (7300): APPROVE Appropriation and
Revenue Adjustment No. 5024 authorizing new revenue in the amount of $90,000 from
the U. S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, California State Transportation Agency Office of Traffic Safety regional
grant and appropriating it in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (7300) for
the purchase of three sets of vehicle extrication equipment. (100% Federal)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C. 10 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22370 to add nine
Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit (represented) positions and allocate on the Salary
Schedule in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. (Up to 75% Federal, 25%
District match)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.11 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (7300): APPROVE Appropriation and
Revenue Adjustment No. 5028 authorizing revenue in the amount of $318,341 from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Assistance to Firefighters Grant and $47,000
from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) General Operating
Fund Balance and appropriating it in the CCCFPD (7300) for the purchase of a Type 1
Tactical water tender. (89% Federal, 11% District match)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.12 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (7300): APPROVE Appropriation and
Revenue Adjustment No. 5025 authorizing revenue in the amount of $280,000 from
Antioch development impact fees and $280,000 from CCCFPD General Operating Fund
Balance and appropriating it in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (7300)
for the purchase of two Type 5 wildland firefighting apparatus. (50% Antioch
development impact fees and 50% CCCFPD General Operating Fund Balance)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in its capacity as the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402. Persons who wish to address the
Board of Directors should complete the form provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any
written statement to the Clerk.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and
distributed by the Clerk of the Board to a majority of the members of the Board of Directors less
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than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 651 Pine Street, First
Floor, Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553, during normal business hours. All matters listed under
CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board of Directors to be routine and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of
the Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion to
adopt. Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the
Chair calls for comments from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto.
After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action
by the Board. Comments on matters listed on the agenda or otherwise within the purview of the
Board of Directors can be submitted to the office of the Clerk of the Board via mail: Contra Costa
County Fire Protection District Board of Directors, 651 Pine Street Room 106, Martinez, CA
94553; by fax: 925-335-1913.
The District will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to
attend Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting, at
(925) 335-1900; TDD (925) 335-1915. An assistive listening device is available from the Clerk,
Room 106. Copies of recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the
Clerk of the Board. Please telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900, to make
the necessary arrangements. Applications for personal subscriptions to the Board Agenda may be
obtained by calling the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900. The Board of Directors’
agenda and meeting materials are available for inspection at least 96 hours prior to each meeting at
the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651 Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, California.
Subscribe to receive to the weekly Board Agenda by calling the Office of the Clerk of the Board,
(925) 335-1900 or using the County's on line subscription feature at the County’s Internet Web
Page, where agendas and supporting information may also be viewed:
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission is scheduled to meet
next on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Training Center, 2945 Treat
Blvd., Concord, CA 94518.
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order):
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has a policy of making limited use of acronyms,
abbreviations, and industry-specific language in its Board of Supervisors meetings and written
materials. Following is a list of commonly used language that may appear in oral presentations and
written materials associated with Board meetings:
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AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
AFSCME American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
ARRA American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BayRICS Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System
BGO Better Government Ordinance
BOC Board of Commissioners
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAL-EMA California Emergency Management Agency
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCE Community Choice Energy
CBC California Building Code
CCCPFD (ConFire) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CCHP Contra Costa Health Plan
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CCRMC Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
CFC California Fire Code
CFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIO Chief Information Officer
COLA Cost of living adjustment
ConFire (CCCFPD) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CPA Certified Public Accountant
CPF – California Professional Firefighters
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
dba doing business as
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
ECCFPD East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMCC Emergency Medical Care Committee
EMS Emergency Medical Services
et al. et alii (and others)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GIS Geographic Information System
HCD (State Dept of) Housing & Community Development
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HHS (State Dept of ) Health and Human Services
HOV High Occupancy Vehicle
HR Human Resources
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
IAFF International Association of Firefighters
ICC International Code Council
IFC International Fire Code
Inc. Incorporated
IOC Internal Operations Committee
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LLC Limited Liability Company
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
Local 1 Public Employees Union Local 1
Local 1230 Contra Costa County Professional Firefighters Local 1230
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
MIS Management Information System
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency Operations Center
OPEB Other Post Employment Benefits
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PACE Property Assessed Clean Energy
PARS Public Agencies Retirement Services
PEPRA Public Employees Pension Reform Act
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposal
RFQ Request For Qualifications
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SEIU Service Employees International Union
SUASI Super Urban Area Security Initiative
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TRE or TTE Trustee
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
UASI Urban Area Security Initiative
UCOA United Chief Officers Association
vs . versus (against)
WAN Wide Area Network
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WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
PRESENTATION recognizing Captain Elia Ala'ilima as the 2018 Firefighter of the Year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Presentation only. No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Many members of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District embody the District's core values which
are Service, Teamwork, Professionalism, Leadership, Safety and Preparedness, and Integrity. In recognition
of consistently outstanding work performance and demonstration of core values, the District annually
solicits nominations for the Firefighter of the Year.
Of all the distinguished and deserving members who were nominated, Captain Elia Ala'ilima was
ultimately chosen to represent the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District as the 2018 Firefighter of
the Year. Captain Ala’ilima is a 30 year veteran of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and he
continues to show unbridled enthusiasm for his job. His professionalism and dedication to the community
are examples for his peers to follow. He is a role model and has been responsible for many of our members'
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Jeff Carman, (925)
941-3300
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
PR.1
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2018 Firefighter of the Year
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BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
successes through his mentoring. Most recently, Captain Ala’ilima led a diverse group of our members in a
Polynesian HAKA dance dedicated to our Fallen Firefighters at the IAFF Memorial Service in Colorado
Springs.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
In addition, the Knights of Columbus, St. Ignatius of Antioch church, presented Firefighter of the Year
Award to Captain Elia Ala'ilima and Fire Chief of the Year to Chief Jeff Carman.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT a report from the Fire Chief providing a status summary for ongoing Fire District activities and
initiatives.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
At the request of the Contra Costa County Fire Board of Directors, the Fire Chief is providing a report on
the status and progress of the various District initiatives.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
925-941-3300
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.3
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Fire Chief's Report - November 13, 2018
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ATTACHMENTS
Fire Chief's Report - November
2018
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 12
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
4005 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250 • Concord, CA 94520-1180
Telephone: (925) 941-3300 • Fax: (925) 941-3309 • www.cccfpd.org
November 13, 2018
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
RE: Fire Chief’s Report
______________________________________________________________________
Fire Station 16 (Lafayette): The large concrete pour was completed on October
23. The exterior walls of the entire building have now been framed; and the roof
trusses are scheduled for delivery on November 12. Although the overall schedule
is a few weeks behi nd , progress continues and the project is making up time
wherever possible.
Fire Station 70 (San Pablo): Revised architectural drawings were submitted to the
City of San Pablo and they have responded with their comments. On the Board’s
agenda today (November 13), there is an item requesting approval to go out to
bid. The bid process is open to the already established list of prequalified
contractors. The schedule calls for us to return to the Board after the first of the year
in order to award a bid.
Fire Station 9 (Pacheco) and Fire Station 86 (Bay Point): Conceptual layouts have
been completed for both stations and the CEQA process has begun.
The Fire District is proud to report that accreditation of our firefighter academy
training program, facilities, and curriculum has been approved by the California State
Fire Marshal Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Accredited Local Academy
(ALA) status has been earned by only 20 fire academies statewide. The District
acknowledges Assistant Fire Chief Lon Goetsch and the Training and Safety
Division staff for their hard work which has resulted in the accreditation of our
academy.
Academy 52, the first accredited academy in the history of the District, continues to
move forward. Four recruits have left the academy, which leaves 27 remaining. It is
not unusual to see a 20% attrition rate over the course of an academy. The recruits
are scheduled to graduate in February 2019 and will fill existing vacancies and staff
Engine 16 in Lafayette.
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Board of Directors
November 13, 2018
Page 2
As we reported last month, the Fire District has concerns about developments for
which property tax allocations alone will not support adequate levels of fire and
emergency medical response. The District is planning to host a meeting in mid-
January for the city managers we serve to discuss Fire District operations including
finances and future development.
Fire Marshal Robert Ma rshall has officially departed from the Fire District. Until
further notice, Deputy Chief Broschard will also function as the Interim Fire Marshal,
and recruitment for a permanent replacement will soon begin.
Fire District personnel recently inspected several of our new apparatus scheduled
for delivery late this calendar year. Amongst those deliveries are four Type I engines
and a 100’ ladder truck.
This last month was extremely busy for the Fire District. Over the course of one shift,
the District experienced two 2-alarm commercial fires and a major incident involving
a fire in an underground vault housing several large natural gas pipelines.
Additionally, the District experienced a fire in an underground drainage tunnel in
Pittsburg. Because the tunnel is a confined space, the District was forced to let the
fire burn itself out prior to making entry. Entry the next day identified a large structure
that had been built several hundred feet into the 1500’ tunnel.
Although the temperatures are cooler and the days are shorter, the county has
experienced several red-flag fire days over the last month. This is the time of year
those areas with larger fuels are most susceptible to large, fast growing fires. The
county has had several days where pre-positioned resources have been made
available through the State OES Mutual-Aid System at no cost to the county.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. APPROVE the design and bid documents, including the plans and specifications, for the construction of
Fire Station No. 70 at 1800 23rd Street in San Pablo.
2. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to solicit bids to be received on or about November 13, 2018,
and issue bid addenda, as needed, for clarification of the bid documents, provided the changes do not
significantly increase the construction cost estimate.
3. DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to publish, at least 14 days before the bid opening date, the Notice to
Contractors in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22037, inviting bids for this project.
4. DIRECT the Fire Chief, or designee, to send notices by email or fax and by U.S. Mail to the construction
trade journals specified in Public Contract Code Section 22036 at least 15 days before the bid opening.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item authorizes the bidding of the construction project. The District will return to the Board for
authorization to award the construction contract. At that time, more details will be provided regarding the
plan to fund this project.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Aaron McAlister, Assistant Fire
Chief 925-941-3300 x1103
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 1
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Advertisment for the Construction of Fire Station 70 in the City of San Pablo
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FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)
BACKGROUND:
In late 2015, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) initiated the process for the design
of a replacement facility for Fire Station 70 in San Pablo, currently located at 13928 San Pablo Avenue. The
current station is comprised of modular buildings installed in 1992 subsequent to the permanent station
facility being abandoned due to damage sustained from the Loma Prieta earthquake. The current station
was designed for a crew of three personnel and is now housing a crew of five personnel with the addition of
Squad 70.
In early discussions with the City of San Pablo, an alternate site at 1800 23rd Street was made available to
relocate the station. On November 8, 2016, the District contracted with LCA Architects to develop plans
and specifications for a fire station at this new location. On September 12, 2017, the Board found the
project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines
section 15332 as infill development.
The City of San Pablo has pledged funds to assist in the construction and relocation of the station. The new
station will house two full three-person crews for potential expansion of services in the future and will
comply with seismic standards as well as being able to meet ADA requirements. The station will provide
fire protection for the community over the next fifty years and allow for the facility to provide personnel
with the components, systems, and features found in a modern fire stations.
The new Fire Station 70 will be a two-story structure including, but not limited to, three (3) apparatus bays,
kitchen, dorm rooms, offices, restrooms, training, exercise, decontamination, storage, day and dining rooms,
along with all associated heating and cooling, electrical, civil site work, and landscaping. The new station
will include a two-stop elevator, emergency generator, and fuel tank. The project will also include a
photovoltaic roof system and designed to meet LEED Silver equivalency per the County’s standard for
public buildings.
The construction cost estimate is $10,000,000, and the average prevailing wage rates are on file with the
Clerk of the Board of Directors and will be the minimum rates paid on this project. Construction is
estimated to begin in February 2019 and will take approximately fifteen months to complete. The City of
San Pablo will fund a portion of the station construction. It is the intention of the District to fund the
balance of the project cost with CCCFPD General Operating Fund Balance.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the advertisement is not approved, the project will not be constructed, impacting future cost escalation
and services in this area.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding from the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Assistance to
Firefighters Grants Program in an amount not to exceed $650,000 for the purchase of a regional emergency
firefighter rehabilitation vehicle.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total grant application would be $650,000 with a 15% local agency cost sharing requirement. The
federal share of the grant would be $552,500 and the District’s share would be $97,500. The grant award
may be lower than the amount requested and will be for a period of one year from the effective date of
award.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is to enhance the safety of the public
and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funds provide critically needed resources
that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster
interoperability, and support community resilience. AFG has three activities: Operations and Safety,
Vehicle Acquisition, and Regional Projects. Each
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Aaron McAlister, Assistant
Chief 925-941-3300
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes
of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 2
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant - Rehabilitation Unit
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 17
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
activity has its own eligibility requirements. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District)
will apply for this project under Regional Projects.
The District is seeking approval to request funding to purchase a firefighter rehabilitation unit with
breathing air support capability. This rehab unit would provide the necessary equipment and supplies,
cooling and warming stations, medical oxygen, and rehabilitation facilities to assist firefighters in properly
and safely rehabilitating after fire incidents. In addition, the unit will provide critical breathing air refilling
capabilities at fire scenes. The District presently has one breathing air support unit, used as a regional asset
to support all the agencies in the County, and it is used extensively and as such is suffering more than
normal wear and subsequent breakdowns. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is called upon to
provide breathing air support as far away as Discovery Bay in the event of a breakdown of our unit. This
unit would provide a second unit with breathing air capability for the District and would also serve the other
fire agencies in the County as a regional asset. This grant would be applied for under the regional grant
program of the AFG, and as such the unit would be required to be made available to the other jurisdictions
in the County when requested.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Contra Costa County is home to major industry, railroads, local and state roadways, and dense population
and commercial centers built on four major earthquake faults. It is imperative that the District has
state-of-the-art firefighting and rescue equipment available at all times in order to provide the best possible
emergency response to its customers. Failure to approve this grant request would cause the District to
forego the purchase of the much needed equipment until additional fiscal resources are available.
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 18
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract with RJN, Inc., doing
business as H&N Enterprises, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for the abatement of exterior fire
hazards for the term November 13, 2018, to December 31, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The expenditures associated with paying a contractor for abatement services is 100% budgeted within the
District's General Operating Fund; however, this item is considered cost neutral because those costs are
passed through to the property owners.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) provides exterior fire hazard control of
properties within its service area. This includes abatement of weeds, refuse, rubbish, or other fire hazard
conditions in accordance with Section 320 of District Ordinance No. 2016-23, or any superseding
ordinance, and the California Health and Safety Code. The District pays a contractor for the cost of
abatement and then recovers that cost from the property owner.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Lewis Broschard, Deputy Fire
Chief (925) 941-3300 x 1101
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 3
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Service Contract for Abatement of Exterior Fire Hazards
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 19
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District will not be able to abate exterior fire hazards.
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 20
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding from the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Assistance to
Firefighters Grant, in an amount not to exceed $126,000, for the purchase of decontamination saunas and
related equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total costs would be approximately $140,000 with a 10% local agency cost sharing requirement. The
federal share of the grant would be $126,000 and the District’s share would be $14,000.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is to enhance the safety of the public
and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funds provide critically needed resources
that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster
interoperability, and support community resilience. AFG has three activities: Operations and Safety,
Vehicle Acquisition, and Regional Projects.
The East Contra Costa County Fire Protection
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Elizabeth Patterson, Fiscal Officer
925-941-3300 x 1302
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 4
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant - Decon Saunas
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 21
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
District is applying to host a regional grant, and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) will
be a regional participant. The District plans to purchase 17 firefighter decontamination saunas along with a
stationary bicycle for each sauna and related supplies. These are for use by fire personnel returning back to
the fire station after firefighting activities. The saunas will allow firefighters to sweat out the toxins and
carcinogens that had been gathering in their pores. A growing body of research and data shows that
job-related exposures contribute to chronic illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease. Saunas are a new
approach being tried out by fire agencies in the United States and abroad to help reduce the harm of
job-related exposures.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District currently has a few stations equipped with decontamination saunas, but access is limited for
firefighters not assigned to those stations. Without this grant, the District's personnel will continue to have
limited access to a new tool that may improve their health and longevity.
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 22
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Peter
Benson, M.D. to increase the payment limit by $360,000 to a new payment limit of $720,000 for emergency
ambulance and fire-based emergency medical services physician oversight with no change to term of May
1, 2017, through April 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An additional $360,000 over 18 months, offset by ambulance service receivables: 100% CCCFPD EMS
Transport Fund (fund 204000).
BACKGROUND:
The terms and conditions of the Emergency Ambulance Services Contract between the Contra Costa
County Emergency Medical Services Agency (CCCEMSA) and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection
District (District) require that the Contractor (District) retain a California licensed physician as its chief
medical adviser to enforce internal standards of excellence in medical care and serve as liaison between the
District, CCCEMSA, and American Medical Response.
The District has been working with Peter Benson, M.D. since May 2014, to provide physician oversight for
1) the District's fire-based emergency
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Terence Carey, Assistant Fire Chief
EMS (925) 941-3300 x 1104
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 5
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract Amendment for Fire District Emergency Medical Service Physician Oversight
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 23
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
medical services (EMS) program and 2) the District's 911 exclusive operator ambulance program. Over the
last year, the District has expanded his duties to include:
1. Providing medical oversight of the District's academy training program (evaluating if recruits are being
worked too hard, if adequate hydration and rest periods are being provided, if OSHA’s heat related
guidelines are met, etc.);
2. Assisting the District in potential legal issues related to OSHA regulations;
3. Overseeing the District's CPR HD pilot program, reviewing all CPR incidents and documenting
outcomes;
4. Working with the District's current medical surveillance provider to assure all personnel are meeting the
requirements for respiratory and blood born pathogen protection;
5. Working with the District's safety division on the development of the new cancer prevention program
which involves the elimination of cancer causing agents from the District's stations, reduction in exposure
to cancer causing agents on the fire ground, and the early detection of cancer in personnel.
The level of service provided by Dr. Benson have doubled, with his time being split between the EMS
division and other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief. Due to the increased level of service being provided
by Dr. Benson, it is necessary to amend the payment limit of the contract.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The terms and conditions of the Emergency Ambulance Services Contract between CCCEMSA and the
District require that the Contractor (District) retain a California licensed physician as its chief medical
adviser.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approximately 10% of emergency medical service responses involve children under the age of 15.
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 24
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a purchase contract with Golden State
Fire Apparatus, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $560,000 for the manufacture and purchase of two Type 5
Wildland firefighting apparatus.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The apparatus will be acquired using the HGAC cooperative purchasing program. The vehicles are priced
at $276,850 each for a total purchase price of $553,700. This price includes sales tax. One Type 5 apparatus
will be assigned to a fire station located within the City of Antioch and will be funded by Antioch
development impact fees. The other Type 5 apparatus will be purchased through use of the District's
General Operating Fund Balance. This agenda includes a revenue and appropriation adjustment for the
Board's review and approval. The purchasing authority includes an additional $6,300 for potential change
orders.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) is charged with fighting wildland fires as part of
its primary mission of providing fire protection. The apparatus used for fighting wildland fires is
specialized and requires a configuration and specifications
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Aaron McAlister, Assistant Fire
Chief 925-941-3300 x1103
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 6
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Contract for two Type 5 Wildland Firefighting Vehicles
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 25
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
not common to the typical municipal fire department pumper. The apparatus used for fighting wildland
fires require four-wheel drive, a short wheel base, the ability to carry a supply of specialized wildland
firefighting equipment, and interior seating capacity for up to four firefighters. The District currently
operates a fleet of twelve Type III Engines and five Type II engines that have been reconfigured for
wildland firefighting. With this purchase, the District can target a portion of its oldest wildland engines
manufactured in 2000 for replacement, which have a hydrostatic pump system that is no longer utilized by
the District and poses training challenges.
The subject Type 5 engines have a lower center of gravity and lower overall profile enabling the vehicle to
access areas otherwise not accessible. They have a lower gross vehicle weight and may be able to access
areas heavy vehicles cannot. They have a 400 gallon water tank, a 40 gallon foam tank, and a 175 gallon
per minute pump. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends a maximum of 15 years
for front-line service for these types of apparatus. The selected Type 5 engines are utilized by similar
municipal fire department and staff recommends purchasing two of these units as part of the HGAC
Cooperative Purchasing program. This system allows local government agencies to procure goods and
services already competitively bid and awarded.
The District has a threat of wildland urban interface fires similar to the conditions found in last year’s North
Bay fires in Napa, Sonoma, and Solano County. The acquisition of two engines will have a positive impact
on District operations and public safety. Investing in the District wildland fleet will allow the District to
have modern, more reliable equipment available for fires that occur in the wildland urban interface areas.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District would continue to operate 18 year old vehicles as front line apparatus during fire season.
Delaying this purchase will lead to future cost increases and a potential loss of critical coverage if apparatus
is taken out of service due to maintenance and repair.
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 26
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a purchase contract with Golden State
Fire Apparatus, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $365,000 for the manufacture and purchase of a Type 1
tactical water tender for fire suppression.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This apparatus will be purchased using the HGAC cooperative purchasing program. The purchase price is
$358,550. FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program will be contributing $318,341. The District's
contribution will be $40,209, which includes the 10% required match of $31,834. The District match will
come from fund balance. An additional $6,450 is included in the purchasing authority for potential change
orders.
This agenda includes a revenue and appropriation adjustment for the Board's review and approval.
BACKGROUND:
On March 13, 2018, the Board of Directors Authorized the Fire Chief to to apply for and accept grant
funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Aaron McAlister, Assistant Fire
Chief 925-941-3300 x1103
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 7
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Contract for a Type 1 Tactical Water Tender for Fire Suppression
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 27
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Management Agency, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program in an amount not to exceed $375,000.
On or about September 1, 2018, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) was notified that
its application was successful and the District had been awarded $318,341 as a federal share, with a required
10% local match by the District of $31,834, for a total project cost of $350,175. On or about September 4,
2018, the District accepted the award and began searching for an appropriate vehicle to purchase.
The District has identified a vehicle meeting its specifications and selected a vendor using the HGAC
Cooperative Purchasing Program. Water tenders are used to supply large amounts of water, typically where
there are no fire hydrants. The most common application is in the rural environment during wildland fires.
Water tenders may also be used to deliver water to freeways, airports, hazardous materials incidents, and
industrial fires. The District presently owns one water tender. The vehicle currently owned by the District is
over 20 years old and will be removed from service when the subject vehicle is delivered.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District would not be able to take advantage of this grant funding opportunity. Any delay in approval
will have consequences in the manufacturing timeline which could cause grant performance period
compliance concerns.
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 28
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to enter into an Automatic Aid Agreement for
Exchange of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Between the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District and the City of Benicia effective November 13, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The agreement does not contain any provisions for payments for services provided by either party. The
fiscal impact is neutral.
BACKGROUND:
The attached agreement between the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) and the City of
Benicia Fire Department (City) is for the exchange of fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. This
agreement memorializes the District and City's current practice of dispatching resources and responding to
emergencies in the other agency’s service area. The Automatic Aid Agreement does not include a financial
component or reimbursement of any type
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Lewis Broschard, Deputy Chief
925-941-3300 x1101
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 8
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Automatic Aid Agreement Between Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and City of Benicia
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 29
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
for the services provided by either party.
In practice the District and City have had an automatic aid agreement continuously since 2012. The
primary response area benefitting from the agreement is the Benicia Bridge due to limited access from
both directions and the jurisdictional lines that exist approximately mid-span on the bridge.
Additionally, resources from both jurisdictions are often called to assist each other with providing
station coverage during extended incidents or by providing aid directly to an incident in progress that is
within close proximity to the other jurisdiction’s boundary.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The agreement will not be approved and the District and City will not be able to provide mutually
beneficial emergency response and incident support.
ATTACHMENTS
CCCFPD-City of Benicia Automatic Aid Agreement
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 30
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AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF FIRE, RESCUE, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF BENICIA
This Automatic Aid Agreement (“Agreement ”) is entered into as of November 13, 2018
(the “Effective Date”), by and between the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, a fire
protection district existing under the laws of the State of California (the “Fire District ”), and the
City of Benicia, a municipal corporation (the “City,” and together with the Fire District, the
“Parties,” and each a “Party” or “Agency”).
RECITALS
A. The Fire District and the City provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services within
their respective boundaries.
B. The Fire District and the City are geographically located in proximity to each other within
the Counties of Solano and Contra Costa.
C. The Fire District and the City desire to augment the fire protection they provide within their
jurisdictional boundaries.
D. It is of mutual benefit to the Fire District and the City if the services of each fire agency are
in some circumstances extended outside the limits of each jurisdiction into the boundaries
of the other.
E. The Parties desire to enter into an automatic aid agreement where, under some
circumstances, one Party will respond to a fire, rescue, or emergency medical incident
occurring within the jurisdictional limits of the other Party. The goal is to lower response
times to fire and medical emergencies, thereby providing a higher level of service for the
West Contra Costa County area with currently available resources.
F. Automatic aid is feasible because a portion of the jurisdictional boundaries of the Fire
District and the City are adjacent.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions identified
herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Scope of Agreement. This Agreement authorizes each Agency to provide automatic
assistance to the other Agency in responding to fires, medical emergencies, rescue and
extraction situations, and other types of emergency incidents that are within the standard
scope of services provided by each Party. The Parties agree to dispatch their respective
assigned fire department units on an automatic basis to the other jurisdiction in accordance
with the procedures and guidelines specified in the Operational Plan, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (the “Operational Plan”). The
specific details of the services to be provided under this Agreement and the general
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 31
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operational policies, including, but not limited to, response areas and types of equipment,
operational command, incident reports, dispatch and communications, training, response
maps and preplans, and evaluation of effectiveness, are determined by the Fire District Fire
Chief and the City Fire Chief in the Operational Plan. Procedural components of the
Operational Plan may be amended by the mutual written agreement of the Fire District Fir e
Chief and the City Fire Chief. Any change in the Operational Plan that constitutes a change
in policy shall be approved by the governing body of the Fire District and the governing
body of the City.
2. Cross Connections to Communications Systems. Each Party shall, at its own expense,
develop and provide for the necessary cross connections of its communications system to
the communication system of the other.
3. Grid Mapping. Each Party shall, at its own expense, provide the other Party a predetermined
grid mapping system designating the response area for its areas included in this Agreement.
4. Resource Availability. The Parties understand and agree that a Party’s automatic aid
response to a request for aid depends upon any existing emergency conditions within its
own jurisdiction and the availability of its resources.
5. Other Agreements. Nothing in this Agreement limits the ability of either Party from
agreeing to participate in more specific contracts for services, mutual assistance, or
automatic response. Nothing in this Agreement limits the ability of either Party from
providing emergency assistance to another jurisdiction that is not a participant in this
Agreement.
6. Ownership of Equipment. Each Party shall retain ownership of any equipment or property
it brings to the performance of this Agreement. Each Party shall be responsible for damages
to or loss of its own equipment. Each Party waives the right to sue the other Party for any
damages to or loss of its equipment, unless the damages or losses were caused by the willful
misconduct or the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the other Party or its officers,
employees, or agents.
7. Administration of Agreement. For purposes of liaison and the administration of this
Agreement, the Fire District Fire Chief and the City Fire Chief are designated as the
representative of the respective Parties to this Agreement, and they shall be jointly
responsible for administration of this Agreement.
8. Agency. While performing work, services, or functions under this Agreement, each Party’s
officers, agents, and employees are not the officers, agents, or employees of the other Party
to this Agreement, regardless of the nature and extent of the acts performed. Each Party
shall be solely responsible for the actions of its respective officers, agents, and employees
while performing work, services, or functions under this Agreement.
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9. Workers’ Compensation. Each Party shall be solely liable to provide workers’
compensation insurance coverage and pay valid claims for injuries or death to any of its
officers, agents, or employees performing work, services, or functions under this
Agreement, regardless of whether the othe r Party was directly or indirectly supervising the
conduct of those persons. No Party shall assume any liability under workers’ compensation
laws or any other employers’ liability laws on account of any work, service, or function
performed by the other Party’s officers, agents, or employees under this Agreement.
10. Indemnity. If it is determined by a court of law that the Fire District is liable for damage,
injury, or death, of or to any person or the property of any person, as a result of the Fire
District’s negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the services described by
this Agreement, the Fire District will indemnify the City for the proportion of liability a
court determines is directly attributable to the negligence of the Fire District, its governing
body, officers, or employees. If it is determined by a court of law that the City is liable for
damage, injury, or death, of or to any person or the property of any person, as a result of the
City’s negligence or willful misconduct in the per formance of the services described by this
Agreement, the City will indemnify the Fire District for the proportion of liability a court
determines is directly attributable to the negligence of the City, its governing body, officers,
or employees.
11. Notices. All correspondence regarding this Agreement, including invoices, payments, and
notices, shall be directed to the following persons at the following addresses and telephone
numbers:
To the Fire District:
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
4005 Port Chicago Hwy Suite 250
Concord, CA 94520
Attn: Operations Chief
Telephone: (925) 941-3300
To the City:
City of Benicia Fire Department
150 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
Attn: Fire Chief
Telephone: (707) 746-4275
12. Immunities. By entering into this Agreement, neither Party waives any of the immunities
provided by the Government Code or other applicable provisions of law.
13. Third Parties. This Agreement shall not be construed as or deemed an agreement for the
benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party or parties shall have any right of
action hereunder for any cause whatsoever.
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14. Term and Termination. This Agreement shall become operational and effective upon the
Effective Date. The Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by either Party. Either
Party may terminate the Agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other Party
at least 60 days prior to the date of termination.
15. Mutual Aid. In all matters involving mutual aid that are not expressly stated in the terms
and conditions of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Disaster and Civil
Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement shall apply.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
By:
Fire Chief
Approved as to form:
Sharon L. Anderson, County Counsel
By:
_______________________,
Deputy County Counsel
CITY OF BENICIA
By:
Fire Chief
Approved as to form:
By:
City Attorney
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 34
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Exhibit A
TO THE AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF FIRE, RESCUE, AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF BENICIA
OPERATIONAL PLAN
This Operational Plan is authorized by the Automatic Aid Agreement for Exchange of Fire,
Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services between the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
and the City of Benicia, dated November 13, 2018 (the “Agreement ”), and is subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in the Agreement.
The purpose of this Operational Plan is to specify the procedures for implementing the
Agreement between the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (the “Fire District ”) and the
City of Benicia (the “City”). The identified fire agency resources will respond to emergencies as set
forth below. Additional resources not described in this Operational Plan may be requested by the
Incident Commander or appropriate dispatch center through normal mutual aid channels as outlined
in the existing Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement.
1. Definitions. For the purposes of this Operational Plan, the following definitions apply:
“Battalion Chief” means a fire officer capable of and responsible for commanding incident
resources and overall scene management.
“BNC Dispatch” means the City of Benicia Communications Center.
“CAD” means computer-aided dispatch.
“CCRFCC” means the Contra Costa Regional Fire Communications Center.
“MDT” means mobile data terminal.
“NFIRS” means National Fire Incident Reporting System.
“Paramedic ” means a fire agency resource providing advance life support services.
2. Amount, Type, and Areas of Response.
A. In accordance with the dispatch procedures described in Section 5, the Fire District
will automatically provide the requested apparatus to the City for response or move-
up and cover, when Fire District resources are available.
B. In accordance with the dispatch procedures described in Section 5, the City will
automatically provide the requested apparatus to the Fire District for response or
move-up and cover, when City resources are available.
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3. Operational Command. The first officer who arrives at an incident will assume command
until he or she transfers command or is relieved by a ranking chief officer. The highest-
ranking officer from the authority having jurisdiction will have the ultimate authority to
assume command. All operations will be conducted in a coordinated and organized manner.
4. Incident Reports. If units from both agencies respond to an incident, the unit of the agency
having jurisdictional responsibility will prepare the NFIRS and other incident reports as
necessary. If no units from the jurisdictional agency respond to an incident, units from the
responding agency shall prepare the NFIRS and other incident reports as necessary. The
responding agency shall provide copies of all incident reports to the jurisdictional agency
upon request. For both Solano County and Contra Costa County emergency medical system
protocols, a patient care report will be completed as necessary buy the initial treating
paramedic, regardless of agency affiliation.
5. Dispatch and Communications. When a call for service occurs in the Fire District, the
CCRFCC CAD automatically determines the closest available unit or units and the
appropriate type and number of units to respond. One or more units are then dispatched by
the CCRFCC. When a call for service occurs in the City, the BNC CAD only recognizes
response areas such that the closest unit or units for the geographical area are determined
manually based on the CAD station sequence list. One or more units are then dispatched by
the BNC Dispatch.
A. General Guidelines. Responses to calls for service will follow the general guidelines
specified below:
i. When a call for service occurs in the Fire District and the CCRFCC CAD
determines that the closest appropriate available unit or units are City
resources, the CCRFCC will directly dispatch City resources as an automatic
aid response in the Fire District. When a call for service occurs in the City and
the BNC Dispatch determines that the closest available unit or units are Fire
District resources, the BNC Dispatch will directly dispatch Fire District
resources as an automatic aid response in the City.
ii. The CCRFCC and BNC Dispatch will immediately answer each other’s phone
calls to ensure timely notifications of an automatic aid response.
iii. All necessary information including address, type of emergency, tactical radio
frequency, and related information that is available will be relayed to the
responding units and updated as appropriate.
iv. If the requested unit is not available, or is located so as to result in an extended
response time, or encounters delays resulting from seasonal, traffic, or other
restrictions so as to result in an extended response time, the requesting
agency’s dispatch center will be immediately advised of the delay.
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B. Specific Procedures. The following specific procedures will apply to calls for service:
i. Automatic Aid to the City. Upon dispatch by the BNC Dispatch, Fire District
resources will switch to the BNC Dispatch channel or incident talk group as
directed for all incident communications after changing their status to
“responding” via voice or MDT with CCRFCC. Status changes via the MDT
shall occur in conjunction with verbal status changes with the BNC Dispatch.
All requests for additional resources will be made through the BNC Dispatch.
ii. Automatic Aid to the Fire District. Upon dispatch by the CCRFCC, City
resources will switch to the CCRFCC dispatch channel or incident talk group
as directed for all incident communications. All requests for additional
resources will be made through the CCRFCC. Routine status changes (e.g.,
responding, at scene, available) shall be made primarily via the MDT when
possible.
6. Training. Periodic interagency training will be conducted for the purpose of improving
professional working relationships and operational coordination between the Fire District and
City units. This training will be coordinated through the District Battalion Chiefs or senior
Chief Officers and the City Battalion Chiefs or senior Chief Officers.
7. Complaints. The Fire District and the City will utilize a complaint process for operational
issues to ensure that operations are conducted safely, expeditiously, and professionally. To
assist in resolving issues, City Battalion Chiefs will direct all routine operational concerns to
the Fire District Battalion Chief (BC-2) by email. The Fire District BC-2 or senior Chief
Officer will investigate and reply in a timely manner. Any urgent operational concerns shall
be directed to the on-duty Fire District BC-1 or 2. Conversely, Fire District Battalion Chiefs
will notify the on-duty City Battalion Chief (BC-11) of any operational concerns by email.
The City BC or senior Chief Officer will investigate and reply in a timely manner.
8. Response Maps and Preplans. Upon execution of this Operational Plan, each agency will
provide the other with current standard response maps and will provide updated versions as
changes occur.
9. Evaluation. The effectiveness of the procedures contained in this Operational Plan will be
evaluated annually, or as significant changes occur, by the Fire District Fire Chief or his
or her designee and the City Fire Chief or his or her designee.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE CITY OF BENICIA
PROTECTION DISTRICT
By: By:
Fire Chief Fire Chief
Date: Date:
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 37
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment No. 5024 authorizing new revenue in the amount of
$90,000 from the U. S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
California State Transportation Agency Office of Traffic Safety regional grant and appropriating it in the
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (7300) for the purchase of three sets of vehicle extrication
equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Federal. No local agency matching funds required.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District received approval to apply for and accept funding from
the California Office of Traffic Safety at the March 13, 2018, meeting of the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District Board of Directors. This revenue and appropriation adjustment authorizes new revenue
from the regional grant and appropriates it for the purchase of three sets of vehicle extrication equipment.
This is a regional grant award. As such, two sets of extrication equipment will be distributed to East Contra
Costa Fire Protection District and the third set will remain with Contra Costa County Fire Protection
District.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Elizabeth Patterson, Fiscal Officer
925-941-3300 x 1302
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 9
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment - Office of Traffic Safety Extrication Equipment
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District would not be able to take advantage of this grant funding opportunity.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
TC24/27 No. 5024
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Approp Adj 5024
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 22370 to add nine (9) Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit (RP7A)
(represented) positions at Salary Plan and Grade 4N5 1583 ($6,959.62) in the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The SAFER grant budget is approximately $5 million over three years. The Federal share is approximately
$3.1 million and the District's share is approximately $1.9 million. The cost share requirement for the FY
2017 SAFER grant awards is significant. The Period of Performance is three years. No extensions beyond
three years will be allowed. During that three-year period, the District will be responsible for providing a
25% cost share in the first and second years and a 65% cost share in the third year. Additionally, FY 2017
awards limit position costs to the usual annual cost of a first-year firefighter at the time of the grant
application. The District will be responsible for funding 100% of merit increments and negotiated wage
increases over three years. It should be noted that the FY 2017 SAFER grant application was submitted on
April 27, 2018, and, therefore, project costing could not include the July 1, 2018, wage increase.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jackie Lorrekovich, Chief Admin
Svcs (925) 941-3300 x1300
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Paul Reyes, Jackie Lorrekovich
C. 10
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Add Nine (9) Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit Positions
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BACKGROUND:
On August 24, 2018, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) was awarded a
three-year federal grant in the amount of $4,976,451 to fill nine (9) Firefighter or Firefighter-Paramedic
positions. The grant was awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant program
is Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, also known as SAFER. This authorizes the
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) to accept the award for a fiscal year (FY) 2017
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant.
The purpose of SAFER grants is to provide funding directly to fire departments to assist them in
increasing the number of firefighters to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain
24-hour staffing to provide adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards. A fire company is
typically staffed with a captain, an engineer, and a firefighter, at least one of which is a paramedic. With
this grant, the District intends to add a fourth position, a Firefighter or Firefighter-Paramedic
classification, on our busiest ladder truck companies at Fire Station 6 in Concord, Fire Station 83 in
Antioch, and Fire Station 84 in Pittsburg.
On September 18, 2018, the Fire Board of Directors authorized the Fire Chief to accept the FY 2017
SAFER grant. The grant period of performance (i.e., the date of eligibility for reimbursement) begins
February 18, 2019. Plans are underway to start a fire academy in February 2019. After completion of the
fire academy, successful recruits will graduate and be placed in fully operational front line positions. The
classifications of Firefighter Recruit and Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit are flexibly staffed. Upon
successful completion of the District's fire academy, recruits are promoted to Firefighter or
Firefighter-Paramedic (depending on the EMS certification they hold).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If action is not approved, the District will be unable to fill grant-funded positions.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
P300 No. 22370
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed P300 22370
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POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST
NO. 22370
DATE 10/2/18
Department No./
Department CCC Fire Protection District Budget Unit No. 7300 Org No. 7300 Agency No. 70
Action Requested: Add nine (9) Firefighter-Paramedic Recruit (RP7A) positions.
Proposed Effective Date: 12/1/2018
Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes No / Cost is within Department’s budget: Yes No
Total One-Time Costs (non-salary) associated with request: $0.00
Estimated total cost adjustment (salary / benefits / one time):
Total annual cost $1,732,850.00 Net County Cost $0.00
Total this FY $500,800.00 N.C.C. this FY $0.00
SOURCE OF FUNDING TO OFFSET ADJUSTMENT 75% Federal Grant Award; 25% District Match (General Fund)
Department must initiate necessary adjustment and submit to CAO.
Use additional sheet for further explanations or comments.
Jackie Lorrekovich
______________________________________
(for) Department Head
REVIEWED BY CAO AND RELEASED TO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Paul Reyes 10/25/2018
___________________________________ ________________
Deputy County Administrator Date
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS DATE 10/25/2018
Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No.22370 to add nine (9) Firefighter-Paremedic Recruit (RP7A) (represented) at salary
plan and grade 4N5 1583 ($6,959.62) in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District .
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic / Exempt salary schedule.
Effective: Day following Board Action.
(Date) Marta Goc 10/25/2018
___________________________________ ________________
(for) Director of Human Resources Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION: DATE 11/6/18
Approve Recommendation of Director of Human Resources
Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Human Resources Paul Reyes
Other: ____________________________________________ ___________________________________
(for) County Administrator
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ACTION: David J. Twa, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Adjustment is APPROVED DISAPPROVED and County Administrator
DATE BY
APPROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL / SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
POSITION ADJUSTMENT ACTION TO BE COMPLETED BY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING BOARD ACTION
Adjust class(es) / position(s) as follows:
P300 (M347) Rev 3/15/01
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REQUEST FOR PROJECT POSITIONS
Department Date 11/6/2018 No. xxxxxx
1. Project Positions Requested:
2. Explain Specific Duties of Position(s)
3. Name / Purpose of Project and Funding Source (do not use acronyms i.e. SB40 Project or SDSS Funds)
4. Duration of the Project: Start Date End Date
Is funding for a specified period of time (i.e. 2 years) or on a year-to-year basis? Please explain.
5. Project Annual Cost
a. Salary & Benefits Costs: b. Support Costs:
(services, supplies, equipment, etc.)
c . Less revenue or expenditure: d. Net cost to General or other fund:
6. Briefly explain the consequences of not filling the project position(s) in terms of:
a. potential future costs d. political implications
b. legal implications e. organizational implications
c. financial implications
7. Briefly describe the alternative approaches to delivering the services which you have considered. Indicate why these
alternatives were not chosen.
8. Departments requesting new project positions must submit an updated cost benefit analysis of each project position at the
halfway point of the project duration. This report is to be submitted to the Human Resources Department, which will
forward the report to the Board of Supervisors. Indicate the date that your cost / benefit analysis will be submitted
9. How will the project position(s) be filled?
a. Competitive examination(s)
b. Existing employment list(s) Which one(s)?
c. Direct appointment of:
1. Merit System employee who will be placed on leave from current job
2. Non-County employee
Provide a justification if filling position(s) by C1 or C2
USE ADDITIONAL PAPER IF NECESSARY
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment No. 5028 authorizing revenue in the amount of
$318,341 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Assistance to Firefighters Grant and $47,000 from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
(CCCFPD) General Operating Fund Balance and appropriating it in CCCFPD (7300) for the purchase of a
Type 1 Tactical water tender.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$318,341 Federal. The District's maximum potential contribution will be $46,659, which includes the 10%
required match of $31,834. The District match will come from fund balance.
BACKGROUND:
On March 13, 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the Fire Chief to apply for and accept grant funding
from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Assistance to
Firefighters Grant program in an amount not to exceed $375,000. On or about September 1, 2018, the
District was notified our application was successful and we had been awarded $318,341 as a Federal share.
The District's required match of ten percent (10%) is $31,834
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Elizabeth Patterson, Fiscal Officer
925-941-3300 x 1302
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.11
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment - Type 1 Tactical Water Tender
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 49
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
for a total project of $350,175. On or about September 4, 2018, the District accepted the award and
began searching for an appropriate vehicle to purchase. The District has identified a vehicle meeting our
specifications and selected a vendor using the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program. Water tenders
are used to supply large amounts of water typically where there are no fire hydrants. The most common
application is in the rural environment during wildland fires. Water tenders may also be used to deliver
water to freeways, airports, hazardous materials incidents and industrial fires. The District presently
owns one water tender. This vehicle is over 20 years old and will be removed from service when the new
vehicle arrives.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District would not be able to take advantage of this grant funding opportunity.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
TC24/27 No. 5028
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Approp Adj 5028
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November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 53
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 54
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment No. 5025 authorizing revenue in the amount of
$280,000 from Antioch development impact fees and $280,000 from CCCFPD General Operating Fund
Balance and appropriating it in the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (7300) for the purchase of
two Type 5 wildland firefighting apparatus.
FISCAL IMPACT:
50% Antioch development impact fees and 50% CCCFPD General Operating Fund Balance.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) is charged with fighting wildland fires as part of
its primary mission of providing fire protection. The apparatus used for fighting wildland fires is
specialized and requires a configuration and specifications not common to the typical municipal fire
department pumper. The apparatus used for fighting wildland fires require four-wheel drive, a short wheel
base, the ability to carry a supply of specialized wildland firefighting equipment, and interior seating
capacity for up to four firefighters.
The District currently operates a fleet of
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2018 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Elizabeth Patterson, Fiscal Officer
925-941-3300 x 1302
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 13, 2018
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.12
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 13, 2018
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment - Type 5 Wildland Apparatus
November 13, 2018 CCCFPD Minutes 55
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
twelve (12) Type III Engines and five (5) Type II engines that have been reconfigured for wildland
firefighting. With this purchase we are targeting a portion of our oldest wildland engines manufactured
in 2000 for replacement. These vehicles have a hydrostatic pump system that is no longer utilized by the
District and poses training challenges.
These Type 5engines have a lower center of gravity and lower overall profile enabling the vehicle to
access areas otherwise not accessible. They have a lower GVW and may be able to access areas heavy
vehicles cannot. They have a 400 gallon water tank, a 40 gallon foam tank and a 175 gallon per minute
pump.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends a maximum of 15 years for front-line
service for these types of apparatus. We selected a Type 5 engines designed by similar municipal fire
department and recommend purchasing two of these units as part of the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing
program. This system allows local government agencies to procure goods and services already
competitively bid and awarded.
The District has a threat of wildland urban interface fires similar to the conditions found in last year’s
North Bay fires in Napa, Sonoma, and Solano County. The acquisition of two engines will have a
positive impact on District operations and public safety. Investing in our wildland fleet will allow the
District to have modern, more reliable equipment available for fires that occur in the wildland urban
interface areas.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District would continue to operate 18 year old apparatus as front line apparatus during fire season.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
TC24/27 No.5025
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Approp Adj 5025
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