HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 5, 2019 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, March 5, 2019, commencing at 7:01 a.m.
Present: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne,
and Mayor Chandler
Absent: Council Member Mounce
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo
NOTE: Council Member Johnson participated in the meeting via teleconference.
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Receive Update on Office of Emergency Services Vehicles and Fire Station 2 Training
Upgrade (FD)
Fire Chief Gene Stoddart provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding California Office of
Emergency Services (OES) vehicles. Specific topics of discussion include current OES Engine
338, OES planned fleet expansion, OES Type III engine, OES Type VI engine, and benefits to the
City.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne, City Manager Schwabauer stated the proposal is to
trade the OES Type I engine for a Type III and Type VI to have a more versatile fleet.
Chief Stoddart added the City sent a letter to OES expressing interest in this proposal, but it is not
a guarantee at this time.
Council Member Nakanishi expressed support for the proposal. Chief Stoddart stated the idea
came from the labor unit because the firefighters would like to be deployed more often and it adds
greater resources to the Department.
Myrna Wetzel, member of the public, questioned why some fire vehicles are red and some are
white, to which Chief Stoddart responded that vehicle colors are decided by each agency and
there are many different colors across the country.
Chief Stoddart provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Fire Station 2 training upgrade.
Specific topics of discussion included challenges, potential available training space, potential
basic layout, 3D view, street view, potential street view, and costs.
Council Member Johnson questioned if the Fire Department considered adding on to the Police
Department's training proposal at the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, to which
Chief Stoddart replied the long-term goal is to carve out a section for the Fire Department, but this
short-term option is a nearby training opportunity that is inexpensive to implement.
Mr. Schwabauer added this $5,000 project is inexpensive and provides quick, easy access for the
Fire Department while enabling firefighters to remain inside of its call radius.
Council Member Nakanishi expressed support for the training proposal.
Mayor Pro Tempore Kuehne stated he witnessed the Fire Department's training first-hand and
can attest to the importance of maintaining and improving firefighter skills. He expressed support
for the proposal because of the low cost, the training opportunities it will provide Lodi firefighters
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and other agencies, and because the Conex boxes will be disguised from public view.
Myrna Wetzel questioned where Fire trains for high -story fires and if there is a plan to provide
such an opportunity in town. Chief Stoddart stated that is a long-range goal because the cost is
significant. He stated there are properties in town that allow firefighters to practice in stairwells, as
well as simulated training. Currently, the Fire Department goes to Stockton for most of this type of
training. He added that, thanks to Measure L, Fire Engine 1 will be back in full service, which will
no longer leave the Department short-staffed on engines during out-of-town training. In further
response, Chief Stoddart stated that a four-story building is sufficient to provide training because
it is all about stamina and that citizens are not allowed to participate in firefighter training due to
liability concerns.
Mayor Chandler expressed support for the proposals and was pleased to hear about the
overwhelming moral support throughout the Department.
C. Comments by Public on Non -Agenda Items
None.
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 a.m.
ATTEST:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: Receive Update on OES Vehicles & Fire Station 2 Training Upgrade
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2019
PREPARED BY: Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive update on OES vehicles & fire station 2 training
upgrade
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi currently houses a Type 1 fire engine from
the State of California Office of Emergency Services. The
engine is a 2006 Westates model that holds 800
gallons of water and a crew of four fire personnel. OES 338 has been deployed every year and
has also been used as a reserve engine within the city.
Due to the increased need for resources, Cal OES is looking for agencies willing to take on both
a Type III & Type VI engine. This would increase the capability of Lodi Fire's fleet. Type III
engines are designed for wildland firefighting and hold 500 gallons of water. The Type VI engine
is able to maneuver into smaller places and could be used locally for grass fires in the Lodi Lake
Nature Area, or other areas. If selected by Cal OES, the department would return the Type I
engine.
The second item for discussion is the challenges Lodi Fire faces locating facilities to perform
trainings with crews. There is a need to have a training location to simulate real life scenarios. It
is difficult to find places to flow water into a building, properties for personnel to train on Urban
Search and Rescue scenarios, and locations with bathrooms and parking. Currently, there is
potential training space on the gravel area on the north side of Station 2 to place three Conex
boxes and create a simulated single family dwelling. This will provide crews with a place to train
and pull lines through a simulated structure while flowing water. Time and effort required to
bring this project together, as well as obtaining donations, will be a large task shared by Fire
personnel.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for this informational presentation.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
APPROVED:
ene Stoddart
Fire Chief
St
auer, Manager
eting
arch 5, 2019
Current OES Engine 338
2006 Weststates
Type 1 Fire Engine
Designed for
Interface Firefighting
800 gallons water
1250 GPM main
pump
125 GPM Aux. pump
for pump and roll
Crew of 4
Current OES Engine 338
Has been deployed every year
Has been used as a reserve engine
within the city
A good apparatus for structure
protection duties, but not best suited for
primary wildland firefighting duties
Cal OES is looking to expand its fleet
of engines throughout the state
Given the last few
destructive fire seasons,
there is an increased
need for resources.
Cal OES is looking for agencies willing to
take on both a Type III & Type VI Engine
Cal OES would call for the apparatus that
is needed most at that specific time
It would be a department decision if the
second apparatus requested by Cal OES
would deploy or not
OES Type III Engine
Designed for
Wildland Firefighting
4 Wheel drive
500 gallons of water
500 GPM main
pump
125 GPM aux. pump
for pump and roll
Crew of 3
OES Type VI Engine
Designed for
Wildland Firefighting
Able to get into
smaller places than
the Type 111
150 gallons of water
50 GPM pump
Crew of 2
Benefits to the City
Would increase the capability of Lodi Fire's
fleet at no cost to the city
Would provide another Type VI engine,
which could be used locally for grass fires
in the nature area or other areas
If selected, the Type 1 engine would be
returned to Cal OES
Questions?
Fire Station 2
Training Upgrad-
Lodi Fire Department
Shirtsleeve Meeting
March 5, 2019
Challenges
Difficult to find places to flow water in a building
Lack of property to create a simulated single family dwelling
Lack of property for ventilation props
An area for personnel to train on Urban Search &t Rescue (USAR)
scenarios
A training location with bathrooms and parking
Potential Available Training Space
The diagram below shows rough dimensions of the gravel area on the north
side of Station 2
This is the only training space for the department at this time
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Potential Basic Layout
► Gravel area at Station 2 provides space to place 3 Conex boxes in order to
create a simulated single family dwelling. This will provide crews with a place
to train and pull lines through a simulated structure while flowing water with
less concern about damaging the area we are training in.
40.00'
20.00' - 10.00'
FLAT ROOF PROP
PITCHED ROOF PROP
3D view
Street View
Roof prop with 3 containers as proposed with the roof prop paneled and
painted.
Potential Street View
The picture below reflects current growth of bushes and how trees planted
in the front could further improve the view from the street.
Costs
Staff has made contact with a company out of Stockton who can deliver one
40' and one 20' Conex to Station 2 with shipping and tax for approximately
$4450.00. Bids will be obtained when the time comes.
Time and effort required to bring this project together, as well as obtaining
donations, will be a large task shared by Fire personnel. Staff has identified
metal siding for the roof props, which could be donated.
Questions?
DECLARATION OF POSTING
On Friday, February 28, 2019 in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California,
a copy of the March 5, 2019 Shirtsleeve Meeting Agenda and March 6, 2019
Regular Meeting Agenda (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted on the
door 1311 Midvale Road, Lodi, California.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on February 28, 2019 at Lodi, California.
ORDERED BY:
Posted by:
JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO
CITY CLERK
2/28/19
(Date)
LODI CITY COUNCIL
Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
*and via conference call:
1311 Midvale Road
Lodi, CA 95240
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
Date: March 5, 2019
Time: 7:00 a.m.
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For information regarding this Agenda please contact:
Jennifer M. Ferraiolo
City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333-6702
BE: I b I T
Informal Informational Meeting
A. Roll CaII by City Clerk
B. Topic(s)
B-01 Receive Update on Office of Emergency Services Vehicles and Fire Station 2 Training
Upgrade (FD)
C. Comments by Public on Non -Agenda Items
D. Adjournment
Pursuant to Section 54954.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was
posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the
public 24 hours a day.
ifer M. Fe raiols
City Clerk
All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file
in the Office of the City Clerk, located at 221 W. Pine Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. If
requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate altemative formats to persons with a disability, as
required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules
and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability -related modification or
accommodation contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
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availability. Contact Jennifer M. Ferraiolo at (209) 333-6702. Solicitudes de inte►pretacion de idiomas deben ser
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Jennifer M. Ferraiolo (209) 333-6702.
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