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Draft Minutes Regular Commission Meeting September 2, 2020

Attendance

Commissioners Present

Ernie Loveless, Chair
Teresa Barrett
Susan Gorin
Rich Holmer
Lynda Hopkins
Jean Kapolchok
Pam Stafford

Alternate Commissioners Present
Mark Landman
Steve Herzberg
Rodney Moore

Staff Present

Mark Bramfitt, Executive Officer
Carole Cooper, Assistant Executive Officer
Verne Ball, Legal Counsel
Cynthia Olson, Administrative Analyst
Diana R. Wilson, Clerk

1. Call to Order by the Chair

The meeting was called to order by Chair Loveless at 2:00 p.m. After roll call, the following voting members were in attendance: Loveless, Barret, Stafford, Kapolchok, Gorin, Hopkins, and Holmer.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

The Chair waived the pledge of allegiance.

3. Public Comment:

None.

4. Consent Calendar

Items on the Consent Calendar will be taken in one motion without discussion.

Approval of Meeting Minutes: August 5, 2020

Upon motion and second, approved item as recommended by staff.
Roll call Vote.
Ayes: 7 Loveless, Barret, Stafford, Kapolchok, Gorin, Hopkins, and Holmer.
Noes: 0
Abstain: 0

5. Public Hearings

None

6. Regular Calendar

Organizational and Staffing Assessment Study
Staff provided information regarding the results of the organizational and staffing assessment study and answered questions from the commission.
The Chair opened the public comment period, and hearing no comment closed the public hearing and comment period.
The Commission provided feedback on the study with instructions to staff to complete the job descriptions and submit them to the policy committee for review, feedback, and editing.

Fire Services Working Group Agency Reorganization Presentation; Continued from May 6, 2020 Meeting

Staff provided information regarding the fire services working group agency reorganization presentation and introduced the presenters, Vice
Chief Dan George and Shepley Schroth-Cary, Gold Ridge Fire Protection District and members of the Fire Service Working Group (FSWG).
Vice Chief George provided overview of the Fire Service Working Group and went over the presentation. In addition, Fire Chief Shepley Schroth-Cary provided additional information regarding the presentation. Afterward, they answered questions from the Commission.
Staff provided an overview of the Municipal Service Reviews that are outstanding and the percentage of completion for those currently in process.
Commissioner Hopkins suggested forming an Ad Hoc between the FSWG, LAFCO staff and commissioners to review the various options for changes to Fire Districts.
Counsel Ball stated that the charter for forming of an Ad Hoc can be brought back to the Commission for ratification. Chair Loveless requested that this item be brought to the October 7, 2020 Commission meeting. (Ad Hoc members tentatively to consist of Chair Loveless, Commissioner Hopkins, Alternate Commissioner Hertzberg, and Executive Office Bramfitt)
The Chair opened the public comment period.
Vice Chief George, Gold Ridge Fire Protection District, requested that the Ad Hoc be held in person rather than via the virtual meeting platform.
Chief Mark Heine, Sonoma County Fire District, stated his support for the formation of the Ad Hoc between LAFCO and the FSWG. He also provided information regarding to the changes for Emergency Medical Services requirements.
The Chair closed the public comment period.

7. Information/Report Items - Informational and/or Direction

Executive Officer’s Report and Legislative Report (Verbal)

Executive Officer provided an overview of projects staff is currently working on including the various MSRs mentioned earlier in the meeting.

In addition, he provided details on the various bills and indicated there would be no legislative report for the next few months due to the close of session.