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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	07/11/2022
Subject: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADVISORY FIRE COMMISSION
Submitted For:	Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:	County Administrator
Referral No.:	IOC 22/5
Referral Name:	Advisory Body Recruitment
Presenter:	Julie DiMaggio Enea	Contact:	Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 655-2056

Information

Referral History:

On December 12, 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved a policy on the process for recruiting applicants for selected advisory bodies of the Board. This policy requires an open recruitment for all vacancies to At Large seats appointed by the Board. The Board also directed that the IOC personally conduct interviews of applicants for At Large seats on several boards, committees, and commissions including the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Commission.

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission includes ten (10) seats that are appointed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors: Five (5) Supervisors District seats, Two (2) At-Large seats, and Three (3) Alternate seats that are filled in the same manner at At Large seats.

The Advisory Fire Commission's purpose is to review and advise on annual operations and capital budgets, review Fire District expenditures; advise the Fire Chief on district service matters; and serve as liaison between the Board of Supervisors and the community served by the fire district.

Referral Update:

On June 16, 2022, the IOC conducted interviews and considered the applicants listed below to fill vacancies in the At-Large #2 (area covered by the former East Contra Costa Fire Protection District) and Alternate #3 (countywide) seats on the CCCFPD Advisory Fire Commission for four-year terms that will expire on June 30, 2026.

Eligible for At Large #2 Seat:
David Dolter (Brentwood)
Brian Oftedal (Brentwood)
Justin Tabor (Discovery Bay)
Susanna Thompson (Brentwood)

Eligible for Alternate Seat:
Richard Chapman, (Walnut Creek)
David Dolter (Brentwood)
Clayton Laderer, (Walnut Creek)
Brian Oftedal (Brentwood)
Justin Tabor (Discovery Bay)
Susanna Thompson (Brentwood)

The Committee decided to nominate Brian Oftedal for the At Large #2 seat and Richard "Tom" Chapman for the Alternate seat, with instruction to staff that should Mr. Chapman decline the nomination, then the Committee will nominate Susanna Thompson for the Alternate seat. On June 21, 2022, Tom Chapman declined the nomination to the Alternate seat and Susanna Thompson accepted the nomination.

Due to a technical problem at the June 16, 2022 meeting, staff has relisted this matter for today's meeting to provide an additional opportunity for public comment prior to the IOC finalizing its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

APPROVE recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to appoint Brian Oftedal to the At Large #2 seat and Susanna Thompson to the Alternate #3 seat of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission to four year terms ending on June 30, 2026.

Attachments
Media Release_CCCFPD Advisory Fire Commission
Combined Fire District Map 2022
Application_Richard Chapman_CCCFPD Advisory Fire Comm.
Application_David Dolter_CCCFPD Advisory Fire Comm.
Application_Clayton Laderer_CCCFPD Advisory Fire Comm.
Application_Brian Oftedal_CCCFPD Advisory Fire Comm.
Application_Justin Tabor_CCCFPD Advisory Fire Comm.
Application_Susanna Thompson_CCCFPD Advisory Fire Comm.