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SAN RAFAEL FIRE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Fire Administrative Office
1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 345
San Rafael
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
4:00 P.M.
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 – October 9, 2019
Recommended Action: Amend and or approve as submitted.
3. Fire Foundation – Verbal Update from Appropriate Commissioner(s)
Recommended Action: Accept Verbal Report and take appropriate action.
4. Historic Subcommittee – Verbal Update from Appropriate Commissioner(s)
Recommended Action: Accept Verbal Report and take appropriate action.
5. Update on Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
6. Chair and Commission Member Reports:
Dr. Stephen Mizroch – Chair
Larry Luckham – Vice Chair
Thomas Weathers
Nadine Hade
Elias Hill
David Fonkalsrud, Alternate
Stan Burford, Alternate
Informational only. No action to be taken on these items.
7. Fire Chief Report
Informational only. No action to be taken.
8. Adjournment
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
October 9, 2019
1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 345, San Rafael CA
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The meeting was called to order at 3:10 p.m. by Chair Mizroch.
Present: Chair Stephen Mizroch, Vice Chair Larry Luckham, Nadine Hade (3:50 p.m.), Thomas
Weathers, Elias Hill, and Alternates David Fonkalsrud and Stan Burford.
The Chair formally welcomed new Fire Commissioner Elias Hill who is filling the remainder of the
term recently vacated by Leonard Thompson.
Staff: Chief Christopher Gray and Deputy Chief Bob Sinnott.
Audience: San Rafael resident Roger Roberts.
1. Open Time for Public Expression:
➢ Mr. Roberts expressed his concerns about the abundance of flammable vegetation on
the San Pedro ridge and surrounding hillside areas. He fears the potential of a
catastrophic wildfire in those areas creating an ember storm that could then threaten
the Downtown, San Rafael Hill, and Bret Harte areas pushed by a NE wind. Both Chief
Gray and Chair Mizroch responded summarizing efforts being taken to minimize the
threat and thanking Mr. Roberts for his comments and support to the issue.
2. Approval of Minutes: M/S Burford/Fonkalsrud to approve the minutes from the September
11, 2019 Fire Commission meeting. All Ayes.
3. Fire Foundation Report. Chair Mizroch provided a history of the Foundation for the new fire
commissioner. He also reported that the crab feed is set for December 7, 2019 at the Marin
Rod and Gun Club beginning at 5 p.m.
4. Historic Subcommittee. The Commission discussed the new mural proposed for the Public
Safety Center (PSC). It’s intended to be a timeline displaying the history of the Department.
A call will be put out requesting memorabilia for display in the PSC lobby.
5. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority JPA Report. FC Gray provided the group with an
overview and progress update of the now forming Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority JPA.
6. Commissioner Reports. The commissioners shared updates on personal projects and
priorities.
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
October 9, 2019
1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 345, San Rafael CA
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7. Fire Chief’s Report. Chief Gray discussed the following topics:
a. PG&E Public Safety Power Shut Down during current Red Flag period.
b. Pre-positioning of resources – 2 strike teams. Both were activated and deployed to
fires in other part of the State.
c. Provided an update on facilities.
d. Noted that next Commission meeting will hopefully include a tour of the PSC.
e. Provided an update on Fire Boat San Rafael.
8. Adjournment: The Fire Commission meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. The next meeting is
tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
Submitted,
Robert B. Sinnott, Deputy Chief