Agenda
- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
- August 18, 2026
- 0900 HOURS
- TO BE HELD AT THE FIRE STATION
- 14380 SARATOGA AVENUE
The agenda for this meeting was posted in front of the Fire Station at 14380 Saratoga Avenue at 1330 hours on August 11, 2026, pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.2 (more commonly known as the Brown Act).
1. Call to Order:
2. Approval of the minutes.
2.1 Approval of the minutes of the regular Board Meeting on June 23, 2026.
3. Communications:
3.1 Oral communications or public comment.
3.2 Correspondence.
3.2.1 Copy of a letter from the Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) acknowledging the District’s record of no paid claims during the past five years.
3.2.2 A copy of a memo from Chief Kerdkaew regarding a leave from August 8th through the 19th.
3.2.3 A copy of an email from Amit Nayyar regarding a fire hydrant on Norton Road.
3.3 Additional Correspondence.
4. Chief’s Reports:
4.1 Response Reports for June and July. (The Response Report describes the type and time of each response for the previous month.)
4.2 Deputy Fire Marshal’s Reports for June and July (The Deputy Fire Marshal’s Report describes any significant building projects in the previous month.)
4.3 Other projects/reports.
4.3.1 Report on development at 19761 Three Oaks Way.
4.3.2 Report on hydrant inspection in private water systems.
5. Reports:
5.1 Commissioners Reports.
5.1.2 Report on the Santa Clara County Special Districts Association.
5.1.3 Other Commissioner Reports.
a. Report on purchasing the new generator. (Study Session after meeting)
b. Report on repairs to the Model AA engine.
5.2 Financial Reports.
5.2.1 Financial Reports for June and July 2026.
5.3 Other Reports
5.3.1 FireSafe Council Report
6. Old Business:
6.1 The Board may go into closed session – initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section
54956.9 (c), one case.
7. New Business:
8. Board Signatures:
9. Adjournment:
STUDY SESSION
DIRECTLY AFTER BOARD MEETING
The purpose of this meeting is to review the generator bids and determine if they are complete. No decisions will be made during this session.
Minutes
- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
- August 18, 2026
- 0900 HOURS
- HELD AT THE FIRE STATION
- 14380 SARATOGA AVENUE
The agenda for this meeting was posted in front of the Fire Station at 14380 Saratoga Avenue at 1330 hours on August 11, 2026, pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.2 (more commonly known as the Brown Act).
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Kraule at 0906 hours. In attendance were Commissioners Kao and Zambetti, Deputy Chief Shumate, Hazardous Materials Assistant Fire Marshal, Attorney Hynes, and members of the public.
2. Approval of the minutes.
2.1 Approval of the minutes of the regular Board Meeting on June 23, 2026.
The minutes of the June 23, 2026 meeting were approved as presented.
3. Communications:
3.1 Oral communications or public comment.
Mr. Boller and Mr. Jain spoke about the proposed development of Three Oaks Way. The plans have not been approved by the City yet.
3.2 Correspondence.
3.2.1 Copy of a letter from the Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) acknowledging the District’s record of no paid claims during the past five years.
The letter was entered into the record.
3.2.2 A copy of a memo from Chief Kerdkaew regarding a leave from August 8th through the 19th.
The memo was entered into the record.
3.2.3 A copy of an email from Amit Nayyar regarding a fire hydrant on Norton Road.
The email was read and entered into the record. Staff will contact him regarding his question.
3.3 Additional Correspondence.
3.3.1 An email from Kailash Yellareddy concerning the lack of a Keep Clear Zone in front of the station.
The email was read and entered into the record.
3.3.2 An announcement of a City meeting concerning development of Masson Estates.
The announcement was entered into the record.
4. Chief’s Reports:
4.1 Response Reports for June and July. (The Response Report describes the type and time of each response for the previous month.)
Chief Shumate presented the Response Reports for June and July. There were no fire responses in either month. The report was accepted as presented.
4.2 Deputy Fire Marshal’s Reports for June and July (The Deputy Fire Marshal’s Report describes any significant building projects in the previous month.)
Assistant Fire Marshal Davis presented the Fire Marshal’s reports for June and July. There were no changes in the hydrant inspections. The report was accepted as presented.
4.3 Other projects/reports.
4.3.1 Report on development at 19761 Three Oaks Way. See “Public Comment.”
4.3.2 Report on hydrant inspection in private water systems. None.
5. Reports:
5.1 Commissioners Reports.
5.1.2 Report on the Santa Clara County Special Districts Association. None.
5.1.3 Other Commissioner Reports.
a. Report on purchasing the new generator. (Study Session after meeting)
b. Report on repairs to the Model AA engine. None.
5.2 Financial Reports.
5.2.1 Financial Reports for June and July 2026.
The reports were accepted as presented.
5.3 Other Reports
5.3.1 FireSafe Council Report
Zaid Ortiz reported that the fall chipping schedule has been released. The Bohlman Road project was being budgeted. The report was accepted as presented.
6. Old Business:
6.1 The Board may go into closed session – initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section
54956.9 (c), one case. Not necessary.
7. New Business:
8. Board Signatures:
9. Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 1036 hours. The minutes were transcribed and typed by Trina Whitley.