June 2003 General Membership Meeting

City of Carlsbad City Hall

June 11, 2003

President Penni Overstreet-Murphy called the meeting to order 1000 and Bruce Kerl led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Greeting From Host Agency/City: Carlsbad Division Chief Watson welcomed the Association.

Visiting Chiefs and Building Officials Recognition: Chief Teran of LBFD, Chief Jee from LA County F.D., Chief Jim Kross LA County F.D., Chief Austin of Anaheim F.D.

Past Presidents Recognition: Sam Husoe, Tom Oakes, Bruce Kerl, Sherry Benge, and Ted Wackerman

Special Recognition: Sherry Benge, retiring from Anaheim after 25 years of service was presented with a plaque. Chief Austin of the Anaheim Fire Dept. recognized the work of the FPO’s as the first responder’s for their dedication as well as Ms. Benge for her years of service of effort.

Sam Husoe declared a quorum at 1015 and initiated self-introductions.

May Meeting Minutes – There are problems with the website which are being addressed. Minutes will be emailed. Coming soon: www.socafpo.org.

• Board & Standing Committee Reports

Upcoming Meetings. The next meeting is July 9 at the City of Brea.

1. Treasurer – Kevin reported $15,300 in the bank. Membership invoices will be sent next month. Membership applications available on the website.
2. Secretary – coming by email soon
3. Judge Advocate – announced appointment of John Haberek of LA County to represent the South on the FPO Legislative Committee
4. Fire Service Education – no report
5. Public Education- Penni Overstreet-Murphy last meeting topic was Juvenile Firesetters in La Habra Heights. Next meeting in the City of Colton .
6. Equipment and Devices: no report

• Workshop Committee- Sam Husoe reported that class slots are almost filled and instructors are calendared.
• Workshop will be St Patty’s week in Santa Barbara (March 15-19, 2004)

1. Fire Code Committee. Ken Krause of LA City reported that both co-chairs were in Sacramento at the Code Change Committee meeting hearing the State agencies present positions on which code set (NFPA or ICC) they prefer. LATE ENTRY – OSHPD, DSA, HCD went with ICC; SFM went with NFPA.
2. Building Standards Subcommittee. No Report
3. UWI Committee. No report.
4. So Cal FPO Allied Committees/Organizations

1. CFCA – Chief Garcia reported:

• provided the CalChief criteria used in evaluating the code sets
• the development process and ability to effect change is a significant issue for the Chiefs
• Cal Chiefs felt fire service representation is stronger in NFPA
• Position for NFPA was based on info CalChiefs collected
• FPOs are requesting a meeting with CalChiefs to explain the position
• FPOs would also like to meet with Metro Chiefs
• Chief David More of Encenitis stated that any member of NFPA can vote and Ken Krause responded the membership vote is a privilege but doesn’t really count. Also, the selection process is not over. Three state agencies out of four are in favor of the International Codes.

Next important meetings in Sacramento are June 26^th Coordinating Council Committee and July 16^th Building Standards Commission.

• Chief Austin asked about any current training and certification services provided by NFPA. 

1. ICC – Kevin Scott: Development of the International Fire Code Committee. Also the International Code Council Hearings in Nashville Tenn.
2. OSFM/CDF – Sandy Masten

   · Chief Tenant to take recommendation to the Code Change Committee

   · NFPA 101 used in the institutions of the state.

   · OSFM will have more representation at the local level.

   · SB 1896 Ch Tennant acknowledges Captain John Haberek for a job

   well done.

3. CAAFA - Rob Dalton, Past President, Apprenticeship programs available.
4. NFSA - Sam Husoe, H.R 1824 IRS bill on sprinklers to be a 5 year write off. Look at your hand out and voice your position. July in San Bernardino

   all are invited (AHJ) to participate and become a member.

5. LAAFMA- Ken Krause LAAFC positions is to speak with one voice.
6. South Bay FPO- Brad Dotts Long Beach F.D. July 3^rd Adult Day Care presentation.

A. B. 320 Portable Buildings for schools need to select representative.

• Unfinished Business:  

• New Business:

1. John Haberek L. A. County Fire Dept. on SB 1896 Bedridden in R-2

Approved. Heavy advocacy opposing the decision in R-2. R-2 recognized

As a business. OSFM to notify formally with package submittal 120 days.

SB 1361 Delayed Egress in Adult Day Care failed. AB 1166 changes

Existing law in relation to hospice care. AB 464 Adult Day Care Staffing

Ratios 1 to 16 amended to 1-8.

2. SEE YOU IN BREA ON JULY 9^TH – The Dying Art of Fire Protection

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