HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Commission 2015-05-13 MinutesCITY OF SAN RAFAEL FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
May 13, 2015
Station 53 – 30 Joseph Court
PRESENT
Commissioners
Chair Stephen Mizroch
Larry Luckham
Carolyn Lenert
Leonard Thompson
Aaron Golbus
ABSENT
Chief Christopher Gray
Tom Weathers, Commissioner Alternate
PERSONNEL
Batallion Chief Jeff Rowan
Anthony Alviso
Jim Alvarez
The May 13, 2015 meeting of the San Rafael Fire Commission was called to order by
Chair Mizroch 4:15pm. He then called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the
previous meeting. The minutes of the April meeting were approved with the removal of
items 8 and 9.
1. Chair Mizroch reported on new requirement for the City Council presentation on May
18, 2015 and distributed the Fire Commission annual report for 2014-15.
2. Commissioner Luckham reported on his SR Photo 50 activities including the May trip to
Tulare Advanced Explosives Recognition training which included classroom and field
experience. He is now range-qualified to present and prepare course materials for
other students. The program is continuing education for professional fire investigators.
Commissioner Luckham announced that the MERA oversight committee needs a
nominee to become the public member, part of a 5-member group, that reviews
expenditures. The San Rafael facilities working group is continuing its work developing
a plan for new police and fire facilities. Currently, it is evaluating a 7th revised version
of the plan. In the 4trh quarter of 2015 through the 2nd quarter 2019, the group will
evaluate design proposals and options. At this time, it appears that the public safety
building will come first. The Fire Commission then had a general discussion of the
process being used and the options for financing.
3. Commissioner Thompson had no formal report but informally, he provided an update on
his activities as Interim Fire Chief for the City of Petaluma.
4. Commissioner Lenert had no formal report but inquired about the recent news story
related to firefighter safety and the lack of effectiveness of toxic fire retardants used on
clothing and furniture.
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
May 13, 2015
Station 53 – 30 Joseph Court
5. Commissioner Golbus reported on San Francisco homeless encampment issues that
are similar to San Rafael’s challenges. When he gave the progress report on the boat
for the City of San Rafael, Commissioner Luckham said that the County has applied for
a grant to add a third boat.
6. Chief Rowan gave the Department report to the Commission.
At 5:21pm, the Fire Commission was adjourned by Chair Mizroch.