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Home My WebLink AboutFire Commission 2025-02-12 Agenda Packet AGENDA SAN RAFAEL FIRE COMMISSION Wednesday, February 12, 2025 @ 4:00 P.M. Fire Station 52, Training Room 52 Union Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 Watch on Zoom: https://cityofsanrafael-org.zoom.us/j/83441506482 Webinar ID: 834 4150 6482 Listen by phone: +1 669 900 9128 Members of the Public May Speak on Agenda Items 1. Open Time for Public Expression The public is welcome to address the Fire Commission at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within its jurisdiction. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Fire Commission is not permitted to discuss or take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it determines that an emergency exists, or that there is a need to take immediate action which arose following posting of the agenda. Comments may be no longer than two minutes and should be respectful to the community. 2. Approval of Minutes – January 8, 2025 Recommended Action: Amend and or approve as submitted. 3. 2025 Fire Commission Goals Recommended Action: Discuss Commission goals 4. Fire Foundation – Verbal Update from Commissioner Donna McCusker Recommended Action: Accept Verbal Report and take appropriate action. 5. 150th Anniversary Sub Committee – Verbal Update from Commissioner Chung Recommended Action: Accept Verbal Report and take appropriate action. 6. Current Media Coverage Private hydrants in big demand after LA fires – Los Angeles Times 7. Chair and Commission Member Reports: David Fonkalsrud – Chair Ken Johnson - Vice Chair Stan Burford John Chung Donna McCusker Brian Waterbury Informational only. No action to be taken on these items. 8. Fire Chief Report Informational only. No action to be taken. Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the board or commission less than 72 hours before the meeting, shall be available for inspection at San Rafael Fire Department’s Administrative Office, 1375 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA. Sign Language interpreters and assistive listening devices may be requested by calling (415) 485-3066 (voice), emailing Lindsay.lara@cityofsanrafael.org or using the California Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing “711”, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. Public transportation is available through Golden Gate Transit, Line 22 or 23. Paratransit is available by calling Whistlestop. Wheels at (415) 454-0964. To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FIRE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. In person meeting at 1375 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM by Chair Fonkalsrud Present: Chair David Fonkalsrud Commissioner Brian Waterbury Commissioner Ken Johnson Commissioner Stan Burford Commissioner John Chung Commissioner Donna McCusker Chief Sinnott Chief Bernard Chief Roman Thomas Wong 1. Open Time for Public Expression No public Comment. 2. Approval of Minutes – November 13, 2024 Chair Fonkalsrud asks if there are any corrections or objections, hearing none, Commissioner Burford seconds and the minutes are adopted unanimously. 3. 2025 Fire Commission Meeting Locations Each month, alternate the meeting location between the PSC and various stations. This will give the commissioners the opportunity to tour the stations, meet the crews and gain a better understanding of each station’s needs, while also providing a central location at the PSC for guest speakers. 4. 2025 Fire Commission Goals and Guest Speakers Continue the discussion on BLS Unit, focusing on the growing demands of medical calls and the need to address frequent users. Consider bringing in outside speakers to provide further education and insight for the fire service. 5. Fire Foundation – Verbal Update from Commissioner Donna McCusker The next meeting for the Firefighters’ Association is in February. Chief Alviso and Firefighters are considering organizing a crab feed within the next 30 days; the firefighters will take the lead, with financial support from the Fire Foundation. Efforts are ongoing to strengthen the board by adding more members and volunteers to help build up the foundation. 6. 150th Anniversary Sub Committee – Verbal Update from Commissioner Chung Good turnout of 115+. Pop-up museum was enjoyed. Positive experience with training demonstration. 7. Chair and Commission Member Reports David Fonkalsrud – Chair: Ethics training for commission. Finance committee meeting in March. Ken Johnson – Vice Chair: Disasters and Insurance issues, fire wise implementation in San Rafael. Stan Burford – Nothing to report – public awareness following LA fire: don’t leave car in the middle of the road, leave keys in car if need to abandon vehicle, and don’t turn on sprinklers as this drains the system for firefighting efforts. John Chung – Nothing to report. Donna McCusker – Nothing to report. Brian Waterbury – Nothing to repot. 8. Fire Chief Report Chief Roman – In-process on implementing response time standards. Chief Sinnott provided the Fire Chief’s report regarding the last month’s activity in the City. Positive response from the community during open houses. Regarding the tsunami warning – EOC soft activation: resources were repositioned to ensure city assets were out of the threat zone, and public updates were prepared. CERT update from Nate Davidson. The Staffing and Deployment Study is currently being reviewed by the Command Staff, with the final draft scheduled to be presented to the City Council Finance Committee on 3/10 at 1 p.m. This will include plans for resource allocation and fire/EMS staffing with upcoming high-density development. Meeting adjourned at 5:22 PM.