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Meeting Date: 1/17/2017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 1/17/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David A. Segura, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Appoint Fire Division Chief Dave McBride Alternate Board Member to Orange
County -City Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Joint Powers Authority
(OCCHMERA)
Statement of Issue:
Previously, Fire Division Chief Eric Engberg served as the City's Alternate representative to the
Orange County -City Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Joint Powers Authority
(OCCHMERA). With his retirement on December 29, 2016, it is requested that Fire Division Chief
Dave McBride be appointed as the Alternate representative.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Appoint Fire Division Chief Dave McBride as the City's Alternate Board Member to the Orange
County -City Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Joint Powers Authority.
Alternative Action(s):
Appoint a City Council Member or other City staff member as an Alternate Board Member to the
OCCHMERA.
Analysis:
With the retirement of Fire Division Chief Eric Engberg on December 29, 2016, there is a need for
appointment of an Alternate Board Member to the OCCHMERA.
The City of Huntington Beach has been a member and provider agency of the OCCHMERA since
October 16, 1989. The objective of the Authority is to provide prompt, efficient, and cost-effective
regional response to hazardous materials emergencies.
The Board of Directors of the Authority consists of members appointed by the governing bodies of
the following provider agencies: City of Anaheim and the City of Huntington Beach. The Board of
Directors meets on a quarterly basis. Currently Fire Chief David Segura serves as the Board
Member for the City. It is recommended that the proposed appointment of Fire Division Chief Dave
McBride as Board Alternate be made until revoked. Dave McBride is responsible for oversight of
the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Team and, as such, has a high degree of
expertise in this area, along with many years of experience.
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Based on the technical and operational activities of this Board, the proposed appointment will
provide effective representation of the City of Huntington Beach for the activities of this Joint
Powers Authority.
Environmental Status:
None
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain public safety
Attachment(s):
None
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