Joseph A. Fiorica

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as the purchase of switches and wireless access points from SHI International to address cybersecurity needs. A continuing emergency was declared regarding the repair, demolition, and clean-up services needed to restore the district headquarters after a fire. Additionally, the board held a presentation on the 2025 year-end review, received various reports from district leadership and external committees, and convened a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and specific personnel-related legal matters.

The meeting agenda for the Board of Directors included several key items for consideration and action. Consent items involved the approval of action summary minutes from the February 12, 2026, meeting, approval for the purchase of a replacement Burn Container 1 from Draeger, Inc., continuing emergency work authorization for repairs at 10545 Armstrong Avenue, and the adoption of a resolution to amend the Capital Improvement Program Plan for FY 2025/26 - 2029/30. Presentation items included updates on Legal Services Multiple Award Schedule and the Workers' Compensation Stewardship Report. Action items focused on the purchase of Squad Unit 63, adopting a resolution for a Memorandum of Agreement concerning land transfer related to Station 61 replacement, and adopting multiple resolutions to adopt the FY 2025/26 Midyear Budget across various funds. Reports from the President and Fire Chief were also scheduled. The meeting included a substantial Closed Session covering labor negotiations with various employee organizations, authorization for a workers' compensation settlement, discussion regarding an industrial disability retirement for Battalion Chief Kim Brian Fong, anticipated litigation matters, and a public employee performance evaluation for the Fire Chief.

The Regular Board Meeting agenda includes several key segments. Under Consent Items, the Board is set to review and potentially approve Action Summary Minutes from January 8 and January 22, 2026, an amendment to the Board of Directors Policies & Procedures regarding the Executive Committee scope, a revision to the Meal & Refreshment Policy, and authorization to contract without competitive solicitation for repair, demolition, and clean-up services at 10545 Armstrong Avenue due to ongoing emergency conditions. Presentation items include receiving a plaque from the Firefighters Burn Institute and receiving an EMS Excellence presentation. The primary Action Item involves considering the adoption of a resolution for Industrial Disability Retirement for Firefighter Jason Watts, following a Closed Session discussion. Various reports are scheduled, including reports from the President, Fire Chief, Operations, Administrative, Support & EMS, and Local 522. The Closed Session is scheduled to address matters concerning Labor Negotiations with multiple employee organizations, one matter of Workers' Compensation Compromise and Release (Jeffrey Metzinger), one matter of Workers' Compensation Settlement Authority (Steven Johnson), and one matter of Industrial Disability Retirement (Jason Watts).

The Executive Committee meeting agenda included discussions on board policies and procedures, specifically regarding the Board Policy on Executive Committee meeting frequency. A significant portion was dedicated to the Strategic Plan Discussion and a Concise Communication item covering priorities, due dates, and direction. The committee also addressed the appointment of members to various committees and liaison groups, including the Finance & Audit Committee, Policy Committee, and several 2x2 Committees with local cities and Sacramento County. The committee expressed the desire to meet monthly going forward.

The meeting addressed several key items, beginning with a roll call and pledge to the flag. The agenda included the Metro Cable announcement regarding meeting recording and replay schedules. Public opportunity was provided for discussion within the District jurisdiction. Consent items included the approval of Action Summary Minutes for the Special Board Meeting of December 6, 2025, and the Regular Board Meeting of December 11, 2025. Key consent actions involved authorizing the Fire Chief to negotiate and execute a piggyback agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for a Classification and Total Compensation Study, and approving revisions to the Workplace Harassment Policy. Action items featured purchase approvals for an Air Unit and two Water Tenders. Resolutions were proposed to acknowledge compliance with Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 (SB 1205), award a contract for the RFP 25-07 Multi-Site Fire Station Design Package 1, and address the Industrial Disability Retirement for Battalion Chief Kim Brian Fong. Furthermore, a resolution was sought to approve emergency work at 10545 Armstrong Avenue. Reports included updates from the President, Fire Chief, and various operational and committee reports. The Board convened in closed session to discuss labor negotiations concerning multiple employee groups, two matters of Industrial Disability Retirement, one matter of Workers' Compensation Settlement Authority, and a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Fire Chief. Following the closed session, the Board adopted resolutions for the Industrial Disability Retirement of Engineer Brenden Brown and Captain Eric Kellenberger.