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MEMORANDUM

September 11, 2012

Date:

To: City Council

Bryan Montgomery, City Manager

From:

Subject: Interviews o f Finalist Candidates and Appointments to the East Contra

Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD)

Summary and Recommendation

Pursuant to Council action in July o f this year, Staff commenced a process of soliciting

applications for appointment to the ECCCFPD Board. Nine applications were received and

they are attached to this report. A review o f the applications has led to the selection of five

finalists for interview at the Council Meeting, in alphabetical order:

Meghan Bell

Kevin Bouillon

Alan Hartford

Ronald Johansen

Jonathan Michaelson

Interview questions will be provided to the City Council and the same questions will be

asked of each finalist. The finalists will be located in a nearby conference room and will be

called in to the Council Chambers for each interview. It is estimated that each interview will

last 15-20 minutes. A t the conclusion of the interviews the Council will have the opportunity

make the three appointments, as was discussed in July and formalized by the amended

resolution also on this Council Meeting agenda.

Fiscal Impact

None

Recommendation

Interview the candidates and make two appointments to commence office on October 1,

2012 and one appointment to take office on April1, 2013.

Attachments

1. Applications

2. Resolution for appointments

Attachment 1

APPLICATION f or

APPOINTMENT to the

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Background Information

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) was established in 2002 w ith the

consolidation o f t he Bethel Island, East Diablo and Oakley-Knightsen oFire Protection Districts. The

District serves the cities o f Oakley and Brentwood, as well as t he unincorporated areas o f east

County, including Bethel Island, Byron, Discovery Bay and Knightsen. Pursuant t o t he Fire

Protection District l aw o f 1987, the District operates as an independent public agency and the

Contra Costa County Board o f Supervisors initially served as the District's governing board.

In late 2009, t he cities o f Oakley and Brentwood, the County and the ECCFPD consented t o local

governance o f t he District. The newly-formed Board o f Directors includes nine members: four from

Brentwood, three f rom Oakley and t wo f rom the unincorporated County area, each residing within

the District. The County solicited applications and appointed members o f t he general public f or its

Board seats; however, t he t wo cities appointed Councilmembers. The Oakley City Council has now

voted t o appoint members o f t he general public (Oakley residents) t o the Board seats, starting with

t wo o f t he seats this fall and t he remaining seat next spring. The f irst t wo seats will be appointed t o

2-year terms and t he remaining seat f or a one-year term. The appointees serve at the will and

pleasure o f t he City Council.

The ECCFPD Board currently meets the first Monday o f every month in the evening. There is no

compensation provided f or Board Members.

Please type o r p rint clearly this application and return i t prior t o 5:00p.m. on August 24, 2012. The

applications w ill be reviewed and finalists w ill be interviewed by t he City Council. I t is anticipated

that appointments w ill be made in September so t hat the new Board Members can assume office

on October 1, 2012.

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Background Information

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) was established in 2002 with the

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consolidation o f t he Bethel Island, East Diablo and Oakley-Knightsen Fire Protection Districts. The

District serves t he cities o f Oakley and Brentwood/ as well as t he unincorporated areas o f east

County1 including .Bethel Island, Byron, Discovery Bay and Knightsen. Pursuant t o the Fire

Protection District Law o f 1987, t he District operates as an independent public agency and the

Contra Costa County Board o f Supervisors initially served as t he District's governing board.

In late 2009, t he cities o f Oakley and Brentwood, the County and t he ECCFPD consented t o local

governance o f t he District. The newly-formed Board o f Directors includes nine members: four from

Brentwood, three f rom Oakley and t wo f rom the unincorporated County area, each residing within

the District. The County solicited applications and appointed members o f t he general public f or its

Board seats; however, t he t wo cities appointed Councilmembers. The Oakley City Council has now

voted t o appoint members o f t he general public (Oakley residents) t o t he Board seats, starting with

t wo o f the seats this fall and t he remaining seat next spring. The first t wo seats will be appointed t o

2-year terms and t he remaining seat f or a one-year term. The appointees serve at the will and

pleasure o f t he City Council.

The ECCFPD Board currently meets the first Monday o f every month In t he evening. There Is no

compensation provided f or Board Members.

Please type o r p rint clearly this application and return i t p rior t o 5:00p.m. on August24, 2012. The

applications will be reviewed and finalists will be interviewed by t he City .Council. I t is .anticipated

that appointments w ill be made in September so t hat the new Board Members can assume office

on October 1, 2012.

1. Applicant Name: _ _ _Ia_n_B_.H_a_r_W_or_d_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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2. Home Address:

Oakley, CA 94561

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3. Home Phone:

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4. Work Phone:

5. E-Mail Address: _ __

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6. How long have you lived in the City o f Oakley? 3+ years JaJ t /ZZ} I'U

7. In 300 words o r less, please explain why you would like t o r epresent Oakley and serve on t he East Contra

Costa County Fire Protection District Board.

I plan on staying on here in Oakley after retirement and wish to see a successful model for fire protection

in the area. I am concerned that with the financial issues facing the District, few qualified applicants will

seek board positions which will further complicate the already difficult issues facing the District. I have

significant experience in public fire protection on both the labor and management side which will only

benefit the District as we navigate the present and future. I understand the issues facing fire districts and

am extremely knowledgeable o f not only the fire service history here in Co~tra Costa County, but the

specific issues facing the fire service here in East Contra Costa.

8. In 300 words o r less, describe your qualification and educational, work and o ther experience which would

make you a valuable addition t o t he Board.

I have been in emergency services f or over 32 years. I started out as an Emergency Medical Technician

working for a private ambulance company in central Contra Costa County. I then attended Paramedic

training and continued working as a Paramedic for the same provider until being hired as a Firefighter by

the Riverview Fire Protection District (Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point) in 1986. Soon after District mergers

in the County I was promoted t o Captain in the newly consolidated Contra Costa County Fire Protection

District. In 20041 was promoted to Battalion Chief which is the current rank I hold. I have served the

CCCFPD as EMS Chief, Training Chief and a field Battalion C hief- each for several years. I have also served

as elected President and Chief Negotiator o f the United Chief Officer's Association which is the bargaining

unit f or the Battalion Chiefs. The large majority of my field time has been spent in CCCFPD's Battalion 8

(Antioch/Pittsburg and Bay Point) and I have worked very closely with all levels o f personnel in the

ECCFPD. I have forged good working relationships with many current District employees and Chief

Officers.

9. What do you feel a re t he m ost pressing matters for t he East Contra County Fire Protection District Board?

There is no doubt that the current financial state of the District and the structural imbalance in funding

sources are the two most pressing issues. Faced with such a limited budget, failed tax measure and

severely limited service capabilities, i t will take knowledgeable leaders to assist the Fire Chief in making

sound decisions f or the present and into the future. It is clear t hat a three fire station model is unsafe for

not just our citizens, but our Firefighters and i t is only a matter of time that this will become physically

evident. I t has yet to be demonstrated that a viable Paid on Call or Volunteer force can be marshaled t o

augment the full time personnel and serve the needs o f the citizens. I understand that this was a viable

model many, many years ago b ut much has changed in not only the Fire Service but also the communities

served.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Contra Costa County I Riverview Fire District 1986 - Present

Battalion Chief 2004 - Present

2012 - Present

o Training BC

o Field BC 2 009-2012

o Training BC 2 008-2009

o Field BC 2 006-2008

o EMS BC 2 004-2006

Fire Captain 1 996-2004

Firefighter 1 986-1996

Contra Costa Community College D istrict- Part Time Instructor 2008 - Present

John M uir Medical Center Hospital - Paramedic 1985 '-1986

Regional Medical S ystems- EMT-1A & Paramedic 1981 - 1985

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Instructional Experience

Currently in charge o f Training Division f or t he Contra Costa County Fire Protection

District

Current I nstructor w ith Los Medanos College Fire T echnology Program

Former EMS Battalion Chief in Contra Costa County Fire P rotection District f or 2+

years

N ominated f or M anager o f t he Year, 2 006- Contra Costa C ounty

Strike Team I Task Force Leader, State o f California Office o f Emergency Services

Former owner o f o wn w ater rescue instruction and consultation business

Former Rescue 3 International Instructor Trainer in Swiftwater and Rope Rescue

Former Paramedic i nstructor and preceptor

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

GENERAL

Associate o f Arts, D iablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill CA

Certified Chief Officer, California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES)

Level III Instructor I Master Instructor, CFSTES

Instructor D evelopment f or Public S afety Faculty, Chancellor, CA C ommunity

Colleges

Ship's Master, U.S. M erchant Marine Officer License, United States Coast Guard

Hazardous Material Incident Commander, Calif. Specialized Training Institute (CST!)

Paramedic. Daniel Freeman Paramedic Training Institute. Los Angeles CA

Paramedic S tate License, EMS A uthority, State o f California, ~.

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TECHNICAL RESCUE

Swiftwater Rescue Technician I Instructor, Rescue 3 International, Elk Grove CA

Swiftwater Rescue Technician I & II, Rescue 3 International, Elk Grove CA

Swiftwater Rescue Boat Operator, Rescue 3 International, Elk Grove CA

Rescue Systems I, CFSTES

Technical Animal Rescue, Rescue 3 International, Elk Grove CA

Confined Space Rescue Awareness, California State Fire Marshall

River and Flood Rescue, California State Fire Marshall

Vertical Channel W ater Rescue, Rescue 3 International, Elk Grove CA

Personal W atercraft Rescue Technician, Rescue 3 International, ELK Grove CA

Member, International Association o f Dive Rescue Specialists, San Clemente CA

SPECIAL

Advanced Marine Firefighting, California Maritime Academy, CA

Advanced Open W ater SCUBA Diver, Scuba Schools International (SSI), Ft. Collins CO

APPLICATION for

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