Ryan Ochoa

The board discussed and took action on several items, including a Capital Facilities Funding Plan and Fire Impact Fee Nexus Study, the calling of a General District Election for Nevada and Placer counties, and the adoption of preliminary budgets for both the district and Measure T. Additionally, the board approved various grant awards for community wildfire prevention, a cooperative fire protection agreement for dispatch services with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and agreements for engineering services at Station 90. Further actions included the approval of special tax and benefit assessment resolutions for the upcoming fiscal year and the consideration of a full-time Firefighter/EMT position.

The committee held a discussion regarding the Measure T financial expenditure update for the fiscal year, confirming the district's budget runs on a fiscal year basis and addressing committee member requests for calendar year comparisons. Staff provided an overview of year-to-date accomplishments, including updates on the home hardening rebate program and information regarding state-funded forest health grants. The committee also discussed planning for a future meeting date and reviewed communications from committee members regarding the execution of Measure T initiatives.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key topics included the discussion and potential action on the Capital Facilities Funding Plan, the draft preliminary budget for the next fiscal year for both the District and Measure T, and resolutions calling for the General District Election. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved Measure T community wildfire prevention grant awards and discussed the solicitation of proposals for design and engineering services for a new fire station. Staff reports covered operational activity, fire prevention, and recent community preparedness forums.

The Board of Directors held a public hearing and approved Resolution 03-2026, adopting the Capital Improvement Plan and Mitigation Fee Annual Expenditure Plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the Board reviewed various departmental reports, including updates on facility assessment and capital facilities planning, and authorized the Fire Chief to enter a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026 Aerial Imagery and LiDAR Project, including the approval of project cost-sharing.

The board meeting agenda included a presentation for a meritorious service award and reports from staff regarding fire protection, operations, fire marshal activities, battalion chief reports, finance, and wildfire prevention. New business topics included a discussion on an IAFF Local 3800 MOU side letter, an RFQ/RFP for Station 90 design services, station automation systems, SCI levy administration agreements, and Fire Aside software services. Additionally, the meeting included written communications, a closed session for a fire chief performance evaluation, and board communications.