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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
KAREN MITCHOFF, CHAIR
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, VICE CHAIR
JOHN GIOIA
CANDACE ANDERSEN
DIANE BURGIS
MONICA NINO, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 655-2075
LEWIS T. BROSCHARD III , FIRE CHIEF
As permitted by Government Code section 54953 (e), and in accordance with the County
Public Health Officer’s recommendations for virtual meetings and social distancing, Board
members may participate in the meeting remotely. The Board meeting will be accessible
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ANNOTATED AGENDA & MINUTES
September 13, 2022
Present: Director John Gioia; Director Candace Andersen; Director Diane Burgis; Director Karen Mitchoff;
Director Federal D. Glover
Staff Present:David Twa, County Administrator
Lewis Broschard, Fire Chief
1:00 P.M. Convene and call to order.
Convened today's meeting at 2:20 p.m. Adjourned today's meeting at 3:22
p.m.
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.6 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.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D.1 CONSIDER accepting a report from the Fire Chief providing a status summary
for ongoing Fire District activities, initiatives and the potential fire protection
services agreement with the City of Pinole. (Lewis Broschard, Fire Chief)
Speakers: No name given; Vince Wells.
ACCEPTED the report; and DIRECTED staff return to the Board of
Supervisors on September 20, 2022 with an agenda item to confirm the
Board's committment to funding for the Pinole and East County fire
stations for five years.
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Karen
Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
Other: Director Diane Burgis (ABSENT)
D.2 CONSIDER accepting a report from the Deputy Fire Chief providing a status
summary for Contra Costa County Fire Protection District fire station
construction projects. (No fiscal impact) (Aaron J. McAlister, Deputy Fire Chief)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Karen
Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
Other: Director Diane Burgis (ABSENT)
D.3 RATIFY the Deputy Fire Chief's execution of a Grant Agreement with the
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the CAL FIRE California Climate
Investments Fire Prevention Grants Program in the amount of $3,000,780 for
creation of a shaded fuel break, for the period July 26, 2022 to March 15, 2026.
(No district match)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Karen
Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
Other: Director Diane Burgis (ABSENT)
D. 4 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
C.1 was removed to hear public commentary and respond to questions and
C.1 was removed to hear public commentary and respond to questions and
subsequently adopted as presented.
D. 5 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)
No name given thanked the Fire Chief and the Captain for providing
detailed reports and for all their excellent service;
Vincent Wells noted that the unvaccinated employees of the Fire Protection
District are still required to test for Covid-19 daily and asked if the policy
would be changed now that it is known the vaccinated as well as
unvaccinated persons can transmit the virus;
Liz Ritchie expressed disapproval of the Covid-19 testing policy as she
believes the virus is the flu and can be remedied by taking vitamin D.
CONSENT ITEMS
C.1 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute a purchase order
with Municipal Emergency Services, in an amount not to exceed $330,000, for the
purchase of firefighter personal protective equipment. (100% CCCFPD General
Operating Fund)
Speaker: No name given.
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Karen
Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
Other: Director Diane Burgis (ABSENT)
C.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Vision33 Inc., to increase the payment limit by $33,000 to a new
payment limit of $640,000, to provide for implementation, hosting, and support of
the Calytera Amanda fire inspection software system, with no change in the term
March 11, 2020, through March 10, 2023. (100% CCCFPD General Operating
Fund)
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
amendment with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to
increase the payment limit by $175,000 to a new payment limit of $275,000, to
provide reimbursement of regional hazardous materials response training costs,
with no change to the term October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. (100% State)
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 execute an
agreement with the County of Contra Costa regarding stormwater facility
operation and maintenance, and right of entry at Fire Station No. 86 located at 10
Goble Drive, Bay Point, California. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.5 APPROVE a revenue ground lease with Brownstone Growers, LLC, for use of an
approximately one-acre parcel located at Live Oak Avenue and Neroly Road in
Oakley, designated as APN number 041-021-014, for five years at an annual rate
of $1,200; and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute the lease
agreement including any amendments thereof. (100% CCCFPD General
Operating fund)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.6 AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Directors, or the Fire Chief or designee,
to execute grant deeds formalizing Contra Costa County Fire Protection District's
ownership of eight properties formerly owned by the East Contra Costa Fire
Protection District. (No fiscal impact)
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
than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 1025 Escobar Street, First
Floor, 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, 1025 Escobar Street first floor, Martinez, CA 94553; by
fax: 925-655-2006 or to clerkoftheboard@cob.cccounty.us.
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) 655-2000.
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, 1025 Escobar Street,First floor,
Martinez, California.
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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, October 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at their Administrative Office, 4005 Port Chicago
Highway, Suite 250, Concord, CA 94520. THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM.
PLEASE VISIT THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WEBSITE
FOR MEETING INFORMATION.
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:
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
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
WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT a report from the Fire Chief providing a status summary for ongoing Fire District activities, initiatives and the potential fire
protection services agreement with the City of Pinole.
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.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board would not receive the most up to date information regarding ongoing Fire District activities and initiatives.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/13/2022 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
ABSENT:Diane Burgis,
Director
Contact: Lewis T. Broschard III, 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: September 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.1
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Lewis T. Broschard, III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:September 13, 2022
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Fire Chief's Report - September 13, 2022
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: No name given; Vince Wells.
ACCEPTED the report; and DIRECTED staff return to the Board of Supervisors on September 20, 2022 with an agenda item to confirm the
Board's committment to funding for the Pinole and East County fire stations for five years.
ATTACHMENTS
Fire Chief's September Report
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
000.
September 13, 2022
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire Chief
RE: Fire Chief’s Report
______________________________________________________________________
Labor Day Weekend Excessive Heat.
We mobilized our resources to prepare
ahead of time to protect residents from
this potentially life-threatening prolonged
high heat event. In addition to taking
necessary steps to protect firefighters
and maintain their mission-ready posture
throughout the weekend, we used
multiple communications platforms to
urge residents to make their own
preparations to keep their families,
neighbors, and pets safe. As part of this effort, we urged, with considerable
success, open space operators across the District to close these areas to the public
to reduce health emergency and fire risks.
Fire Station Openings. Last month, we
achieved two milestones related to our
inventory of fire stations. First, on August 12,
we opened the new Fire Station 86 in Bay Point
months ahead of schedule. This new fire
station is purpose built to accommodate our
heaviest equipment, including our fire dozers,
in addition to its engine and crew. The value of
FS 86’s size has already paid off with the
stationing of Dozer 220 there during the Labor
Day weekend’s heatwave-influenced heightened fire danger. FS 86 is strategically
located at the entrance to Highway 4 making it an
ideal location for dispatch to wildfires across east
county.
On August 29, we cut a ribbon and pushed an engine
into the newly refurbished Fire Station 4 in southern
Walnut Creek. The station had been shuttered since
the Great Recession in 2013 and its reopening had
been eagerly awaited by fire and elected leaders and
residents alike. The presence of Engine 4 and crew in
Fire Chief’s Report – September 13, 2022
Page 2
this unincorporated area, accessed by narrow winding roads, is expected to improve
response times considerably. The reopening was timed to ensure the presence of a
valuable firefighting resource ahead of the historic height of fire season danger in
September and October.
Operations Updates. In August, we implemented our new system of overall shift
supervision by the three new District Chief (assistant fire chief rank) positions as a
result of the leadership reorganization shared last month.
With the reopening of Fire Station 4 in Walnut Creek late last month, we began
staffing a complete new engine crew – a total of nine firefighters across our three
shifts. Engine 4 will be supplemented with a Type 3 wildland firefighting engine once
modifications have been made to the station’s 1956-sized gate to accommodate our
2022-sized engine. In the meantime, the Type 3 will be available nearby should it be
needed by the crew for wildland firefighting duty.
Hazmat Update. Hazmat 87’s full complement of equipment
and supplies was completed last month, and it is now ready
to be officially designated as a Type 2 Hazmat apparatus by
the state.
Our team participated in the Hazmat Challenge last month, a
state Office of Emergency Services annual teams training
conference.
Marine Program Update. It was a busy month for our marine program with two calls
for water rescues. One involved a boater stranded with medical issues , and, the
other, a boat fire with three passengers on board.
The District now has a representative working on the state Office of Emergency
Services FIRESCOPE committee that addresses statewide typing and threat/
resource analysis. This is a favorable reflection on our growing role in statewide fire
service delivery.
Rescue Program Update. Our firefighters must be prepared
to effect any manner of rescue on a moment's notice as was
recently demonstrated by a complex storm drain confined
space rescue this past spring in Antioch. To ensure our
rescue program specialists are ready when the call comes,
we conduct a wide array of rescue training throughout the
year. Last month, these trainings included two Colorado
Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers trench
rescue classes at our Training and Safety campus in
Concord. This type of rescue is increasingly likely with the
level of construction work and maintenance at industrial
facilities across our District.
Fire Chief’s Report – September 13, 2022
Page 3
Training Update. In August, as part of our post-annexation reorganization, we on-
boarded and deployed the second of our now two Training Safety Officer positions.
These critical roles were needed to support the expanded scope of our annexation-
expanded District.
The training leadership team, including our new training chief, completed a trip to
Long Beach Fire and Orange County Fire Authority last month designed to exami ne
best practices for our entry-level fire recruit academies.
The Training Division completed and logged a total of 4,706 hours of company-level
training in August.
Marsh Fire Update. At the beginning of the month, we became aware of two small
hotspots that had rekindled at the scene of this stubborn peat fire. The fires were
sufficiently small as to represent no health threat or fire danger and were smoldering
in an area outside that flooded last month. We dispatched Crew 12 to the scene
where they were able to access and extinguish them.
Pinole Fire Contract for Service Initiative. We continue to work with City of Pinole
executive staff, County Counsel, and the County Administrator’s Office. District and
City staff and County Counsel are finalizing drafts of the service plan and contract
for service with a projected November signing date. We are hopeful that the contract
could be implemented as early as the first quarter of 2023.
Fire Prevention Update. The Bureau’s
Community Risk Reduction Unit conducted a
webinar last month designed to share with our
residents the benefits and how to take
advantage of the Firewise USA program that
is being used by neighborhoods to improve
their fire resiliency. Residents from across the
District participated in the webinar, and it has
since been posted online for viewing by
others. The Bureau is examining this first effort
to determine how to best communicate program benefits to still more residents.
The Bureau conducted interviews to fill the remaining Inspector I
and II vacancies with two internal candidates being promoted to
Inspector II.
Defensible space brochures were finalized in July and distributed
door-to-door to more than 500 Lafayette residents in the Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) there. This marketing
campaign will continue through the rest of the year to all residents
of VHFHSZs in the District. The door hangers consist of
educational materials for defensible space, the Zonehaven digital
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Page 4
evacuation tool, the county Residents Guide to Wildfire Preparation & Evacuation, and
the Firewise USA program.
Vegetation management continues with completion of the Martinez olive grove shaded
fuel break by Crew 12 last month.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT a report from the Deputy Fire Chief providing a status summary for Contra Costa County Fire Protection District fire station
construction projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Status report only. No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
At the request of the Contra Costa County Fire Board of Directors, the Deputy Fire Chief is providing a report on the status and progress of
District fire station construction projects.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board would not receive a status summary for Contra Costa County Fire Protection District fire station construction projects
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/13/2022 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
ABSENT:Diane Burgis,
Director
Contact: Aaron McAlister, Deputy Fire 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: September 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.2
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:September 13, 2022
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Update on Fire Station Construction Projects - September 13, 2022
ATTACHMENTS
Construction Projects Update - September
2022
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
000.
September 13, 2022
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Aaron J. McAlister, Deputy Fire Chief
RE: Update on Fire Station Construction Projects
Fire Station 9 – Pacheco
Public Works Environmental is coordinating an environmental consultant to update reports
required by the FAA and CEQA. These reports were due to us in late July 2022. Several of
these reports are delayed, and we anticipate receiving them in September.
Fire Station 54 – Downtown Brentwood
The demolition contractor has been selected, and demolition is expected to begin this
month. We are in the final selection phase for architects who will design this station.
We remain in the investigation phase of a lot line adjustment on both side s of the project.
Making some modifications of the lot line on both sides would increase the functionality of
the fire station.
Contra Costa Regional Fire Communications Center (CCRFCC) – Pleasant Hill
Conceptual design drawings are complete. Fire staff are reviewing and determining next
steps to develop full construction drawings. The goal is to go out to bid early 2023.
Fire Station 51 – Brentwood
Surveying of the site has begun. This facility will be located at Empire and Grant in
Brentwood. In addition to a fire station, a branch office for the Fire Prevention Division will
be located on this site. An initial kickoff meeting has been held with the architect. This
project is being completed using the design build delivery method.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
RATIFY the Deputy Fire Chief's execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the CAL FIRE
California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grants Program in the amount of $3,000,780 for creation of a shaded fuel break, for the period
July 26, 2022 to March 15, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The grant award amount is $3,000,780. There is no local agency cost sharing requirement.
BACKGROUND:
On February 8, 2022, by way of Resolution No. 2022/2, the Board of Directors approved and authorized the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for
and accept grant funding from the CAL FIRE California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grants Program in an amount not to exceed
$5,000,000 for the creation of a shaded fuel break. The Fire District was awarded the grant in the amount of $3,000,780.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/13/2022 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
ABSENT:Diane Burgis,
Director
Contact: Aaron McAlister, Deputy Fire 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: September 13, 2022
Monica Nino, 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:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:September 13, 2022
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:CAL FIRE California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grants Program - Shaded Fuel Break
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The Fire District is requesting that the Board ratify the Deputy Fire Chief's execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection. The agreement includes modified indemnification to indemnify the state for any third party claims arising out of the
work the District performs pursuant to the agreement. The District will also compile a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
review before performing work with grant funds including dozing, burning, or cutting.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Fire District will not have confirmation of its authority to accept the grant award.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2022/2
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No. 2022/2
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Adopted this Resolution on 02/08/2022 by the following vote:
AYE:5
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2022/2
Approving and authorizing the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept funding from the CAL FIRE California Climate
Investments Fire Prevention Grants Program,
WHEREAS, CAL FIRE California Climate Investments Fire Prevention grants support projects that focus on hazardous fuels
reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education; and WHEREAS, the CCCFPD Lafayette/Walnut
Creek Shaded Fuel Break (Project) will significantly reduce the threat of uncontrolled wildfire and associated greenhouse gas
emissions by reducing high fuel concentrations and disrupting the horizontal and vertical continuity of fuel beds. The tree canopy
formed by healthy mature trees will remain largely intact to reduce the future growth of brush and understory vegetation and to
preserve sequestered carbon in existing trees. The desired result is to restore fuel loading to more natural levels that can be
maintained by the periodic introduction of prescribed fire; and WHEREAS, this Project will result in the collective protection of
over 10,000 residents by creating a shaded fuel break approximately 12 miles in length. Expected outcomes include reduction of
biomass of woody and vegetative material available for combustion; significant reduction in the probability of uncontrolled
wildfires from starting or entering the area; increasing the effectiveness of defensible space surrounding residential structures in
the area; decreasing the amount of woody and vegetative material that is available for conversion to greenhouse gasses by
unplanned wildfire; and providing for a safer community;
that the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors expressly approves and authorizes the Fire Chief, or
designee, to apply for and accept funding, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, from the CAL FIRE California Climate
Investments Fire Prevention Grants Program for the creation of a shaded fuel break.
Contact: Lewis T. Broschard III, 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: February 8, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute a purchase order with Municipal Emergency Services, in an amount not to
exceed $330,000, for the purchase of firefighter personal protective equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted; 100% CCCPFD General Operating Fund
BACKGROUND:
Firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect firefighters from injuries and illnesses resulting from contact with the
hazards they encounter on the job. This purchase is for 92 sets of turnout gear. The protective coats and pants are worn during structural
firefighting operations. Turnouts are periodically inspected for damage and if they cannot be repaired, they must be replaced. New turnouts are
also needed to equip new hires. New firefighters receive two sets of turnouts. The District routinely places large orders for new PPE.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/13/2022 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
ABSENT:Diane Burgis,
Director
Contact: Lewis Broschard, 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: September 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
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To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:September 13, 2022
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
After an extensive field test, the District’s PPE committee found this brand of turnouts to be significantly more resilient to wear and damage as
compared to other brands. The garments were designed to be as light as possible with the best heat release rating. The ensemble is lighter and
more comfortable to wear and also enhances personnel safety. The District is transitioning to this brand of turnouts with the goal to purchase
enough turnouts over a three-year period to provide every firefighter with at least one set of the new brand. The second set will be replaced as
the older turnouts fail inspection or age beyond their service life.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speaker: No name given.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Vision33 Inc., to increase the payment limit by
$33,000 to a new payment limit of $640,000, to provide for implementation, hosting, and support of the Calytera Amanda fire inspection
software system, with no change in the term March 11, 2020, through March 10, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% CCCFPD General Operating Fund. The District's Fire Prevention Bureau charges fees for fire safety inspections, permitting of specific
operations, and plan review services. The records management system cost is considered when calculating the fire prevention fees so they
reflect the District's actual costs of providing services.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors authorized the District to execute a contract with Vision33 Inc. on March
10, 2020. Issues with data migration during the implementation process caused delays and extended the project timeline. The District also
decided to add Laserfiche integration for access to scanned documentation. This required an integration platform to be added. These
unanticipated changes increased the cost above the initial estimated price.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/13/2022 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: Chris Bachman, Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal,
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: September 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
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To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:September 13, 2022
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract Amendment for Vision33 Fire Inspection Records Management System
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the California Governor's Office of Emergency
Services to increase the payment limit by $175,000 to a new payment limit of $275,000, to provide reimbursement of regional hazardous
materials response training costs, with no change to the term October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No General Fund impact. If approved, the Fire District may receive up to an additional $175,000 in reimbursements from the State for costs
associated with hazardous materials response training.
BACKGROUND:
On November 9, 2021, the Board approved and authorized the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute an agreement with the California Governor's
Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the period of October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 for reimbursement of regional hazardous
materials response training in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Subsequently, Cal OES increased the budgeted amount to a maximum of
$275,000. This action is to approve and authorize the Fire Chief to execute an amendment to the agreement to increase the maximum
reimbursement amount to $275,000.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/13/2022 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, Deputy Fire Chief
925-383-5003
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: September 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
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To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:September 13, 2022
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Amendment to Regional Hazardous Materials Response Training Reimbursement Agreement
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Fire District will miss the opportunity to be reimbursed up to an additional $175,000 or a total maximum
amount of $275,000.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute an agreement with the County of Contra Costa regarding stormwater
facility operation and maintenance, and right of entry at Fire Station No. 86 located at 10 Goble Drive, Bay Point, California.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) will incur ongoing maintenance
costs associated with stormwater on the Fire Station 86 site.
BACKGROUND:
Fire Station 86 opened in its new location, 10 Goble Drive in Bay Point, on August 12, 2022. The station is operational and 911 calls are being
dispatched from the new facility. The new station includes stormwater discharge facilities that will require future maintenance and inspection by
the County of Contra Costa. Staff has worked with the County of Contra Costa to develop this covenant in connection with the overall
construction project and in compliance with the conditions of approval. The recording of this covenant is a final step in compliance with these
regulations.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/13/2022 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, Deputy Fire Chief
925-383-5003
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: September 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
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To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:September 13, 2022
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Fire Station 86 (Bay Point) Land Covenant for Stormwater Management Facilities Operation/Maintenance/Right of Entry with
the County of Contra Costa
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Fire District would be in violation of the terms and conditions of the building/development permit.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE a revenue ground lease with Brownstone Growers, LLC, for use of an approximately one-acre parcel located at Live Oak Avenue
and Neroly Road in Oakley, designated as APN number 041-021-014, for five years at an annual rate of $1,200; and AUTHORIZE the Fire
Chief, or designee, to execute the lease agreement including any amendments thereof.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The District will receive an annual amount of $1,200 from Brownstone Growers, LLC for a period of five years (ORG #7300).
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District acquired this parcel through the annexation of the East County Fire Protection District on July
1, 2022. The parcel had an existing agreement with the aforementioned tenant for use as a vineyard. This ground lease will allow for the
continued use and occupancy of the site. Additionally, the ground lease will provide cash flow to the District and avoids the possibility of
blight. This property was acquired for the purpose of long range planning of future fire station locations. While there are not immediate
construction plans for this site, it is in the Fire District's best interest to have the tenant occupy the parcel. Without a tenant, the District would be
responsible for maintenance and weed abatement on the site.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/13/2022 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, Deputy Fire Chief
925-383-5003
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: September 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
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To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:September 13, 2022
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Ground Lease with Brownstone Growers, LLC - Live Oak Avenue and Neroly Road, Oakley
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not authorizing the ground lease of the parcel would require the Fire District to regularly monitor and maintain the vacant lot, including pest
control, weed abatement, etc.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Directors, or the Fire Chief or designee, to execute grant deeds formalizing Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District's (CCCFPD) ownership of eight properties formerly owned by the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) in
Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, and Knightsen; and
AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to take any and all actions necessary to complete acceptance of the properties and to accept any
quitclaim deeds or other release of interest granted by a previous owner of any of the subject properties. (No fiscal impact)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. The purpose of this action is to enable a record of the transfer of real properties to be recorded with the County Clerk
Recorder's office.
BACKGROUND:
Dissolution of East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
On September 14, 2021, this Board adopted Resolution No. 2021/8, authorizing the Fire Chief, or designee, to submit an application to the
Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) requesting that LAFCO initiate proceedings for the dissolution of the East
Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) and the annexation of ECCFPD’s service area into the Contra Costa County Fire Protection
District (District).
On March 9, 2022, LAFCO adopted Resolution No. 21-11, approving the dissolution of ECCFPD and the annexation of ECCFPD’s service
area into the District. The adoption triggered a protest period, during which voters could petition to place ECCFPD’s dissolution on the ballot
for a future election. The protest period ended April 11, 2022. No protests were filed. On April 13, 2022, LAFCO ordered the dissolution of
ECCFPD without confirmation of the voters.
On May 25, 2022, LAFCO recorded its certificate of completion with the County Recorder and filed a copy of the certificate with the Board of
Equalization. With these actions, ECCFPD has been formally dissolved and annexed into the District in accordance with the terms of LAFCO
Resolution No. 21-11.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/13/2022 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, Deputy Fire 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: September 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
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To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:September 13, 2022
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:CCCFPD Ownership of former ECCFPD properties in Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, and Knightsen areas
In accordance with the terms of LAFCO Resolution No. 21-11, upon the dissolution of ECCFPD, all of the assets of ECCFPD were transferred
to the District as the successor to ECCFPD.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Real Property
As a result of the actions taken by LAFCO, the District is now the owner of the following real property:
1. 201 John Muir Parkway, Brentwood, APN 019-340-039
2. 739 First Street, Brentwood, APN 013-091-017
3. A 5.4-acre vacant lot located at Empire Avenue and Grant Street in Brentwood, APN 019-020-045
4. 530 Ohara Avenue, Oakley, APN 035-300-013 & 035-300-019
5. 3200 East Cypress Road, Oakley, APN 032-370-012
6. A 1.07-acre vacant lot located at Live Oak Avenue and Neroy Road in Oakley, APN 041-021-014
7. 1685 Bixler Road, Discovery Bay, APN 011-230-033
8. 15 A Street, Knightsen, APN 020-072-001
To ensure that the District’s ownership of the properties is reflected in the chain of title, a grant deed for each property will be recorded in the
County’s official records.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, Contra County Fire Protection District's ownership of the former East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
property will not be reflected in the chain of title.