Coastside Fire Protection District

The meeting agenda includes discussions on wildfire prevention efforts in Zone 0 and status updates on both temporary and new Station 44 projects. Additionally, the Board will review reports from various committees, including Finance, Volunteer, Land and Structures, and Vegetation Management. Other agenda items encompass liaison reports regarding the Special Districts Association, ALS JPA, and Emergency Preparedness, as well as presentations from the Fire Marshal and the Fire Chief regarding monthly statistics and PARS statement review.

The board discussed updates on wildfire prevention and projects regarding the temporary and new Station 44. The board authorized an amendment to the contract for Station 44 site improvements. Additionally, the board introduced an amendment to the ordinance regarding board member compensation, adopted the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code, awarded a contract for a new water tender, and passed a resolution declaring seasonal weeds a public nuisance.

The board meeting agenda includes updates on wildfire prevention efforts and progress on temporary and new station projects. Key new business involves the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending board member compensation. Additionally, the board will review financial reports, including revenue, expenses, and reserve assets, as well as receive various committee and liaison reports, including volunteer, land and structures, vegetation management, and emergency preparedness. The meeting will also include a review of the fire chief's report on monthly statistics and financial statements.

The board meeting agenda includes an open session, a board financial workshop, and public comment. The meeting is intended to facilitate discussion regarding the district's financial matters.

The regular meeting included the approval of the Consent Calendar, which covered vendor checks, payroll checks, and direct deposits for December 2025. New business involved an update on Wildfire Prevention efforts, where the District will adhere to existing defensible space standards in LRA areas as state-directed efforts are postponed. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2026-01, approving the terms of an Updated Lease Agreement with American Medical Response West for Zone 5 facilities, including a 3.5% rent increase for years 2 and 3. Furthermore, Resolution 2026-02 was adopted acknowledging the receipt of the Fire Chief's Report concerning mandatory annual fire inspections. There was discussion regarding a potential salary increase for the Board of Directors, which was tabled for the next agenda, and a presentation was given on the expected timeline for the completion of the new Station 44. Reports were provided from the Finance, ALS/JPA, Emergency Preparedness, and Fire Marshal/Fire Chief committees.