Agenda
- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
- January 20, 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 1200 hours on January 13, 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 November 18, 2025.
2.2 Approval of the minutes of the adjourned board meeting on December 16, 2025.
3. Communications:
3.1 Oral communications or public comment.
3.2 Correspondence.
3.2.1 Discussion of SB 489 which expands transparency requirements for development projects and takes effect on January 1, 2026.
3.2.2 Discussion of SB 827 which requires local elected officials involved in financial oversight receive at least two hours of financial training every two years. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026.
3.2.3 Message from CSDA with a year-end legislative report.
3.2.4 Email from FireSafe Council regarding the spring chipping program.
3.2.5 Copy of Ordinance #3-2025, an ordinance of the Saratoga Fire Protection District amending Ordinance #1-2025 pertaining to fire gates. Adoption of the ordinance is agendized under “New Business.”
3.2.6 Copy of a proposal for IT services from Baywell Advanced Systems, LLC. The proposal is agendized under “New Business.”
3.3 Additional Correspondence.
4. Chief’s Reports:
4.1 Response Reports for November and December. (The Response Report describes the type and time of each response for the previous month.)
4.2 Deputy Fire Marshal’s Reports for November and December. (The Deputy Fire Marshal’s Report describes any significant building projects in the previous month.)
4.3 Other projects/reports.
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 a replacement generator.
B. Report on Model AA.
5.2 Financial Reports.
5.2.1 Financial Reports for November 2025.
5.2.2 Financial Reports for December 2025.
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.
6.2 Discuss and consider a formal bench dedication.
6.3 Discuss and consider the water leak on Church property near the dumpster.
7. New Business:
7.1 Discuss and consider the adoption of Ordinance No 3-2025, an ordinance of the Saratoga Fire Protection District amending ordinance No 1-2025 pertaining to fire gates.
7.2 Discuss and consider a proposal from Baywell Advanced Systems for IT services.
7.3 Discuss and consider progress on Model A repairs including a new water temperature gauge and master electrical disconnect switch.
8. Board Signatures:
9. Adjournment:
Minutes
- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
- January 20, 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 1200 hours on January 13, 2026, pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.2 (more commonly known as the Brown Act).
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Kraule at 0906 hours. In attendance were Commissioners Zambetti and Kao, Deputy Fire Chief Shumate, Hazardous Materials Assistant Fire Marshal Davis, and Attorney Hynes.
Approval of the minutes.
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board Meeting on November 18, 2025.
Approval of the minutes of the adjourned board meeting on December 16, 2025.
The minutes were approved as presented.
Communications:
Oral communications or public comment. None.
Correspondence.
Discussion of SB 489 which expands transparency requirements for development projects and takes effect on January 1, 2026.
The article was entered into the record.
Discussion of SB 827 which requires local elected officials involved in financial oversight receive at least two hours of financial training every two years. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026.
The law was read and entered into the record.
Message from CSDA with a year-end legislative report.
The message was entered into the record.
Email from FireSafe Council regarding the spring chipping program.
The email was read and entered into the record. Registration opens on March 2, 2026 and chipping is scheduled for April 13-7th.
Copy of Ordinance # 3-2025, an ordinance of the Saratoga Fire Protection District amending Ordinance #1-2025 pertaining to fire gates. Adoption of the ordinance is agendized under “New Business.”
The ordinance was entered into the record.
Copy of a proposal for IT services from Baywell Advanced Systems, LLC. The proposal is agendized under “New Business.”
The proposal was entered into the record.
Additional Correspondence.
An email from Commissioner Kraule proposing a change of wording for Ordinance #3-2025 and that a progress report on the antique engine be added to the agenda.
The email was read and entered into the record.
Chief’s Reports:
Response Reports for November and December. (The Response Report describes the type and time of each response for the previous month.)
Chief Shumate presented the reports. The December report used a new format with additional information. The reports were accepted as presented.
Deputy Fire Marshal’s Reports for November and December. (The Deputy Fire Marshal’s Report describes any significant building projects in the previous month.)
The Fire Marshal’s reports for the months of November and December were presented. Hydrant inspections are scheduled to start on February 2nd, so those numbers haven’t changed on these reports. The reports were accepted as presented.
Other projects/reports. None.
5. Reports:
5.1 Commissioners Reports.
5.1.2 Report on the Santa Clara County Special Districts Association.
Other Commissioner Reports.
Report on purchasing a replacement generator.
A meeting with Chris Arndt of Generac was held. He reviewed the plans and walked around the station. A 60-kw vs 30-kw generator was discussed. The report was accepted as presented.
Report on Model AA.
Commissioner Zambetti reported that new gauges for the engine will cost approximately $600.00. He will be researching whether it is better to install the new engine in Turlock where it is being built or in the station. The report was accepted as presented.
5.2 Financial Reports.
5.2.1 Financial Reports for November 2025.
5.2.2 Financial Reports for December 2025.
The financial reports were accepted as presented.
5.3 Other Reports.
5.3.1 FireSafe Council Report
Zaid Ortiz presented the FireSafe Council Report. Registration for the spring chipping program is opening soon. The report was accepted as presented.
Old Business:
The Board may go into closed session – initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section
54956.9 (c), one case. Tabled
Discuss and consider a formal bench dedication. Tabled
Discuss and consider the water leak on Church property near the dumpster.
Commissioner Kraule feels that the leak is on the City property. He will contact the City. The topic will be reagendized next month.
New Business:
Discuss and consider the adoption of Ordinance No 3-2025, an ordinance of the Saratoga Fire Protection District amending ordinance No 1-2025 pertaining to fire gates.
After discussion, the board decided to change the wording of the ordinance to reflect current California state wording. The ordinance will be reintroduced at the next meeting and adopted in March.
Discuss and consider a proposal from Baywell Advanced Systems for IT services.
The proposal was accepted.
Discuss and consider progress on Model A repairs including a new water temperature gauge and master electrical disconnect switch.
After discussion, the board authorized up to $600.00 for a new gauge and switch. Commissioner Zambetti will research whether to install the new engine in Turlock or in the station.
Board Signatures:
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 1019 hours. The minutes were transcribed and typed by Trina Whitley.