Board of Fire Commissioners

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

Board of Fire Commissioners Corina Alarcon, President Jay H. Grodin, Vice President Roland Coleman Louise L. Frankel Tyrone Freeman Blanca Gomez-Revelles Executive Assistant II

James K. Hahn Mayor

Department of Fire 200 North Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 William R. Bamattre, Fire Chief 213 / 485-6003 213 / 485-8247 fax http://www.lafd.org

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Board of Fire Commissioners

SPECIAL MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
AT 7:00 P.M.

FIRE STATION 47
4575 HUNTINGTON DRIVE SOUTH
LOS ANGELES, 90032

*** NOTE: TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE ***

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Agenda

ROLL CALL

FLAG SALUTE

MOMENT OF SILENCE: In honor of past and present members of the Los Angeles Fire Department who devote their lives to the protection of our community.

PRESENTATIONS: Resolutions/Certificates of Appreciation

1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Regular meeting of August 5, 2003

2. COMMISSION BUSINESS

A. Activities/Events/Meetings.

B. Request for future Agenda items.

3. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

A. Significant Incidents/Activities.

4. OLD BUSINESS:

None

5. NEW BUSINESS

A. Consideration of the Fire Chief’s report dated August 11, 2003, requesting selection approval of Brian D. Heinz, dba Chemical Safety Training to provide Hazardous Materials Technical Training; and requesting authorization to enter into contract negotiations.

Department Recommendation: That the Board, 1. Approve Mr. Heinz as a contractor with the Department for the purpose of providing uniformed members with hazardous materials technician training. 2. Instruct the Department’s staff to enter into negotiations with Mr. Heinz for the purpose of drafting a contract with a term of three years, which will be submitted to the Board for approval.

B. Consideration of the Fire Chief’s report dated August 11, 2003, requesting selection approval of Jewish Vocational Service to provide Hostile Work Environment Training and Skills Development for Supervisors; and requesting authorization to enter into contract negotiations.

Department Recommendation: That the Board, 1. Approve Jewish Vocational Service as a contractor with the Department for the purpose of providing the supervisory-level members with hostile work environment training and skills development. 2. Instruct the Department’s staff to enter into negotiations with Jewish Vocational Service for the purpose of drafting a contract with a term of three years, which will be submitted to the Board for approval.

C. Consideration of the Fire Chief’s report dated August 7, 2003, requesting approval of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for helitanker services for a term of up to ten (10) years.

Department Recommendation: That the Board approve the RFP to select a contractor to provide helitanker services in Fiscal Years 2004-05 through 2010-11, subject to the City Attorney’s approval and legality; and 2. Upon approval, forward the RFP to the Mayor and City Council for their action thereon.

D. Consideration of the Fire Chief’s report dated August 7, 2003, requesting approval of a Special Resolution for Marc H. Segal, Captain II, EMS 13-C

Department Recommendation: That the Board approve a Special Resolution for Captain II Marc H. Segal.

E. Consideration of the Fire Chief’s report dated August 26, 2003, requesting approval of the Unified Program Database Replacement Agreement.

Department Recommendation:

1. That this request be approved and the attached agreement be signed and processed.
2. Direct the Administrative Services Bureau to create a line item account to fund the annual fee.

F. Consideration of the Fire Chief’s report dated August 26, 2003, requesting approval of the 2002 and 2003 Noncompliance Fee Appeals and Brush Clearance Assessment Hearings.

Department Recommendation: That the Board,

1. Instruct the Fire Department to schedule the pending 2002 Noncompliance Fee Appeals forthwith.
2. Instruct the Fire Department to schedule the pending 2002 Brush Clearance Assessment Hearings during October 2003.
3. Instruct the Fire Department to schedule the anticipated 2003 Noncompliance Fee Appeals and Brush Clearance Assessment Hearings during March and April 2004.
4. Approve for employment Ms. Patricia Heyne and Mr. Donald Punaro as the Hearings Examiners.

G. Board of Fire Commissioners’ Request for Information

1. OCD staffing needs (Grodin)
2. Emergency back-up lighting in Fire Stations (Freeman)
3. Personnel Selection Process (Freeman)

6. PERIODIC REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEM(S): RECEIVE and FILE:

A. Fire Chief’s Report dated August 4, 2003, submitting Fire Department Statistics for Second Quarter 2003.

7. PERSONNEL REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEM(S): RECEIVE and FILE

A. Communication dated July 24, 2003, submitting Suspension of Firefighter III, effective August 2, 2003. (02100)

B. Communication dated August 1, 2003, submitting Suspension of Apparatus Operator, effective August 14, 2003. (03032)

C. Notice of Intent to Apply for Service Pension and Enroll in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP):

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As covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

Sign language interpreters, assistant listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72-hours prior to the meeting you wish to attend.

For additional information, please contact:

Department of Fire
213 / 485-6003