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Wed May 27, 2026

NCDJPA Board of Directors

✓ Decided: NCDJPA Board approves December 2025 meeting minutes and quarterly reports

The Board approved the Consent Calendar, which included the December 3, 2025 meeting minutes and several quarterly reports. Members discussed the preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget and a proposed $10M facility project at Harmony Grove. The Board also provided direction to negotiators regarding current MOU discussions during a closed session.

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North County Dispatch JPA Board of Directors AGENDA MINUTES Oceanside City Hall February 25, 2026 Council Chambers 10:00 AM 300 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 Public Participation via Livestream Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/2rvjfjzn 1. CALL TO ORDER Director Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director Robinson led the group in the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL- SELF INTRODUCTIONS Members Present: City of Carlsbad Kevin Shin (arrived at 10:52 a.m.) City of Encinitas Luke Shaffer City of Escondido Joe Garcia North County FPD Ross Pike City of Oceanside Rick Robinson Rancho Santa Fe FPD James Ashcraft City of San Marcos Danielle LeBlang City of Solana Beach Jill MacDonald City of Vista Jeff Fox Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Division Manager Shanna Devine Division Manager Samantha Soto Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Data Analyst Tracy Pham Fire Communications Supervisor Payton Murphy Fire Communications Dispatcher Rosa deLeon Information Systems Support Tech Garrett Fernandez Fire Communications Dispatcher Ben Clarke Fire Communications Dispatcher Stephen Cone Fire Communications Dispatcher Jazmyn Bortness Fire Communications Dispatcher Grace Goode Fire Communications Supervisor Anne Marie Beissel Others Present: Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Rancho Santa Fe FPD Chief McQuead NC …
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Thu May 14, 2026

NCDJPA Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves March meeting minutes

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting. Discussion regarding the FY 2026-2027 Budget was deferred to the Board of Chiefs meeting. The committee also held a closed session regarding labor negotiations for non-represented employees and management staff.

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North County Dispatch JPA Finance Committee AGENDA MINUTES Encinitas City Hall April 9, 2026 Poinsettia Room 8:00 AM 505 S. Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024 Public Participation Via Teleconference Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/bddsnycr 1. CALL TO ORDER Administrator Herren called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Administrator Herren led the group in the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL- SELF INTRODUCTONS Members Present: Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Oceanside FD Chief Parsons San Marcos FD Chief Barron Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. CLOSED SESSION A. Section 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency Designated Representatives: Administrator Herren Unrepresented Employees: Non-Represented Employees & Management Staff Discuss and Direct The Finance Committee members, along with Administrator Herren, went into closed session at 8:05 a.m. They resumed the regular meeting at 9:04 a.m. 7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS Administrator Herren announced the topic for closed session was labor negotiations for the non-represented employees and management staff of NCDJPA. A discussion was held and direction was provided. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Finance Comm …
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Thu May 14, 2026

NCDJPA Board of Chiefs

✓ Decided: North County Dispatch JPA Board of Chiefs approves March meeting minutes

The Board of Chiefs approved the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. The board discussed the FY 2026-2027 budget and held a closed session regarding labor negotiations and staff compensation.

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North County Dispatch JPA Board of Chiefs AGENDA MINUTES Encinitas City Hall April 9, 2026 Poinsettia Room 9:00 AM 505 S. Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024 Public Participation Via Teleconference Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/4z9d73xm 1. CALL TO ORDER Chief Barron called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chief Barron led the group in the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carlsbad FD Chief Calderwood Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Escondido FD Deputy Chief Batson North County FPD Deputy Chief Macmillan Rancho Santa Fe FPD Chief McQuead Oceanside FD Chief Parsons San Marcos FD Chief Barron Solana Beach FD Chief Stowell Vista FD Deputy Chief Ford Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Division Manager Shanna Devine (arrived at 9:21 a.m.) Division Manager Samantha Soto (arrived at 9:39 a.m.) Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Others Present: Oceanside FD Division Chief Dorse Rincon FD Chief Duncan NZ Medical Director Dr. Vilke NZ Medical Director Dr. Sloane 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS The North Zone Medical Directors, Dr. Vilke and Dr. Sloane, gave an update on their work for the North Zone agencies. Dr. Vilke stated that it has been business as usual, meeting regularly with the various agencies in the Nor …
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Thu Apr 9, 2026

NCDJPA Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves January meeting minutes

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. No action was taken regarding the FY 2026-2027 budget, and no other substantive decisions were made.

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North County Dispatch JPA Finance Committee AGENDA MINUTES Encinitas City Hall March 12, 2026 Poinsettia Room 8:30 AM 505 S Vulcan Ave Encinitas, CA 92024 Public Participation Via Teleconference Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/2e87w62c 1. CALL TO ORDER Administrator Herren called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Administrator Herren led the group in the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL- SELF INTRODUCTONS Members Present: Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Oceanside FD Chief Parsons San Marcos FD Chief Barron Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Division Manager Samantha Soto Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Others Present: Escondido FD Ops Chief Beverly (arrived at 8:38 a.m.) Oceanside FD Deputy Chief Specht Oceanside FD Division Chief Dorse Rancho Santa Fe FPD Chief McQuead Rincon FD Chief Duncan (arrived at 8:48 a.m.) Valley Center FD Chief Napier 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. 7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS There was no closed session. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION BY CHIEF GORDON, SECOND BY CHIEF PARSONS, 3 AYES, 0 NOES, 0 ABSENT; and 0 ABSTAIN to approve the Consent Calendar item A. A. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Review and Approve 01.08.2026 FC Meeti …
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Mon Mar 16, 2026

NCDJPA Board of Chiefs

✓ Decided: Board of Chiefs approves February meeting minutes

The Board of Chiefs approved the meeting minutes from February 12, 2026. The board held a closed session regarding labor negotiations and received an update on the FY 2026-2027 budget and agency projects.

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North County Dispatch JPA Board of Chiefs AGENDA MINUTES Encinitas City Hall March 12, 2026 Poinsettia Room 9:00 AM 505 S Vulcan Ave Encinitas, CA 92024 Public Participation Via Teleconference Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/5e2rx4k6 1. CALL TO ORDER Chief Barron called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chief Barron led the group in the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carlsbad FD Chief Calderwood Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Escondido FD Ops Chief Beverly North County FPD Chief McReynolds Rancho Santa Fe FPD Chief McQuead Oceanside FD Chief Parsons San Marcos FD Chief Barron Solana Beach FD Chief Stowell Members Absent: Vista FD Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Division Manager Samantha Soto Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Others Present: Oceanside FD Deputy Chief Specht Oceanside FD Division Chief Dorse Oceanside FD Captain Cabrera Oceanside FD Captain Pepsny Rincon FD Chief Duncan San Marcos FD Captain Duffy San Marcos FD Captain Decorte Valley Center FD Chief Napier 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. CLOSED SESSION A. Section 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency Designated Representatives: NCDJPA Chiefs Employee Organization: NCDJPA Dispatchers Association Discuss and Direct …
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Thu Mar 12, 2026

NCDJPA Board of Chiefs

✓ Decided: Board of Chiefs approves medical director cost apportionment for FY 2026-2027

The Board of Chiefs approved the proposed medical director cost apportionment for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board also approved the consent calendar, including the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes and various quarterly reports.

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North County Dispatch JPA Board of Chiefs AGENDA MINUTES Vista Civic Center February 12, 2026 Community Room 8:30 AM 200 Civic Center Drive Vista, CA 92084 Public Participation Via Teleconference Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/azutm3zw 1. CALL TO ORDER Chief Barron called the meeting to order at 8:54 a.m. Item 6A was moved to the beginning of the agenda and the member agency chiefs, along with Administrator Herren, went into closed session. The group returned from closed session at 9:31 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chief Barron led the group in the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carlsbad FD Chief Calderwood Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Escondido FD Deputy Chief Batson North County FPD Chief McReynolds Rancho Santa Fe FPD Chief McQuead Oceanside FD Chief Parsons San Marcos FD Chief Barron Solana Beach FD Chief Stowell Vista FD Chief Washington Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Division Manager Samantha Soto Division Manager Shanna Devine (arrived at 9:39 a.m.) Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Others Present: Oceanside FD Deputy Chief Specht Oceanside FD Division Chief Dorse Oceanside FD Captain Clark Oceanside FD Captain Kaminski Oceanside FD Captain Nichol Oceanside Lifeguard Lieutenant Terry Rincon FD Chief Duncan San Pasqual FD Chief Rodriguez Valley Center FD C …
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Thu Mar 12, 2026

NCDJPA Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves November 2025 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee approved the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. The committee discussed the preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget and the status of incident count numbers.

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North County Dispatch JPA Finance Committee AGENDA MINUTES Vista Civic Center January 8, 2026 Community Room 8:30 AM 200 Civic Center Drive Vista, CA 92084 Public Participation Via Teleconference Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/nfuenwds 1. CALL TO ORDER Administrator Herren called the meeting to order at 8:47 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL- SELF INTRODUCTONS Chiefs Present: Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Oceanside FD Chief Parsons San Marcos FD Chief Barron Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson Others Present: Rancho Santa Fe FPD Chief McQuead Rincon FD Chief Duncan 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. 7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS There was no closed session. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION BY CHIEF PARSONS, SECOND BY CHIEF BARRON, 3 AYES, 0 NOES, 0 ABSENT; and 0 ABSTAIN to approve the Consent Calendar item A. A. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Review and Approve 11.13.2025 FC Meeting Minutes 9. ACTION ITEMS There were no Action Items. 10. DISCUSSION AGENDA A. Preliminary FY 2026-2027 Budget Discuss and Direct Administrator Herren informed the group that the incident count numbers were complete and the annual projection memo wi …
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Wed Feb 25, 2026

NCDJPA Board of Directors

✓ Decided: NCDJPA Board accepts FY 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report

The Board of Directors accepted the annual financial report for FY 2024-2025 and approved several administrative items, including a contract renewal and officer elections. The Board also authorized the extension of a temporary Division Manager position through June 2026.

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North County Dispatch JPA Board of Directors AGENDA MINUTES Oceanside City Hall December 3, 2025 Council Chambers 10:00 AM 300 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 Public Participation via Livestream Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/2ymtess4 1. CALL TO ORDER Director Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director Robinson led the group in the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL- SELF INTRODUCTIONS Members Present: City of Carlsbad Kevin Shin City of Encinitas Luke Shaffer City of Escondido Joe Garcia North County FPD Ross Pike City of Oceanside Rick Robinson Rancho Santa Fe FPD James Ashcraft City of San Marcos Danielle LeBlang City of Solana Beach Jill MacDonald City of Vista Jeff Fox Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Division Manager Samantha Soto Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson Data Analyst Tracy Pham Fire Communications Dispatcher Judith Delgado Fire Communications Dispatcher Laura Delgado Hamel Others Present: NCDJPA Attorney Morgan Foley Davis Farr Shannon Ayala B&G Consultants Steve Giffin HGW Architecture Matthew Wells HGW Architecture Daniel Artuso 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Staff Performance Recognition Informational Division Manager Samantha Soto recognized the following staff for t …
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Thu Feb 12, 2026

NCDJPA Board of Chiefs

✓ Decided: Board of Chiefs approves November 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Chiefs approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. Members discussed the preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget and expressed a preference for hiring a permanent radio technician over using a contractor.

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North County Dispatch JPA Board of Chiefs AGENDA MINUTES Vista Civic Center January 8, 2026 Community Room 9:00 AM 200 Civic Center Drive Vista, CA 92084 Public Participation Via Teleconference Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/4pwpt3mh 1. CALL TO ORDER Chief Barron called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chief Barron led the group in the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carlsbad FD Chief Calderwood Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Escondido FD Deputy Chief Batson North County FPD Deputy Chief Macmillan Rancho Santa Fe FPD Chief McQuead Oceanside FD Chief Parsons San Marcos FD Chief Barron Vista FD Chief Washington (arrived at 9:05 a.m.) Members Absent: Solana Beach FD Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Division Manager Samantha Soto Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Others Present: Carlsbad FD Deborah Baird Oceanside FD Deputy Chief Specht Rincon FD Chief Duncan Valley Center FD Chief Napier (arrived at 9:03 a.m.) Vista FD Deputy Chief Ford 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. CLOSED SESSION A. Section 54957.6: Conference with Labor Negotiators Agency Designated Representatives: NCDJPA Chiefs Employee Organization: NCDJPA Dispatchers Association Discuss and Direct The group determined that no close …
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Thu Jan 8, 2026

NCDJPA Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves March 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. Members discussed the FY 2024-2025 clean audit and the 2026 meeting calendar. No other formal actions were taken.

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North County Dispatch JPA Finance Committee AGENDA MINUTES Carlsbad Safety Training Center November 13, 2025 Classroom 1 8:00 AM 5750 Orion Street Carlsbad, CA 92010 Public Participation Via Teleconference Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/mryxxrcx Meeting ID: 260 689 106 578 9 Password: td2x8Yh3 1. CALL TO ORDER Administrator Herren called the meeting to order at 8:11 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL- SELF INTRODUCTONS Chiefs Present: Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Oceanside FD Chief Parsons Chiefs Absent: San Marcos FD Chief Barron Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 6. CLOSED SESSION There was no closed session. 7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS There were no closed session items to announce. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION BY CHIEF PARSONS, SECOND BY CHIEF GORDON, 2 AYES, 0 NOES, 1 ABSENT; and 0 ABSTAIN to approve the Consent Calendar item A. A. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Review and Approve 03.13.2025 FC Meeting Minutes 9. ACTION ITEMS There were no action items. 10. DISCUSSION AGENDA A. Annual Financial Report FY 2024 - 2025 Informational Division Manager Amy Chang stated that the Annual Financial Report for FY 2024-2025 was co …
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Thu Jan 8, 2026

NCDJPA Board of Chiefs

✓ Decided: Board of Chiefs re-elects officers and approves Salesforce contract renewal

The Board of Chiefs approved the renewal of the Salesforce Tableau contract and the re-election of its current Chair, Vice-Chair, and Finance Committee members. The board also approved a request for the Board of Directors to extend a temporary Division Manager position through June 30, 2026.

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North County Dispatch JPA Board of Chiefs AGENDA MINUTES Carlsbad Safety Training Center November 13, 2025 Classroom 1 8:30 AM 5750 Orion Street Carlsbad, CA 92010 Public Participation Via Teleconference Meeting URL: https://tinyurl.com/ycy73pp9 1. CALL TO ORDER Chief McQuead called the meeting to order at 8:38 a.m. Item 6A was moved to the beginning of the agenda and the member agency chiefs, along with Administrator Herren and Division Manager Amy Chang, went into closed session. The group returned from closed session at 9:04 a.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chief McQuead led the group in the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Carlsbad FD Chief Calderwood Encinitas FD Chief Gordon Escondido FD Division Chief Beverly North County FPD Chief McReynolds Rancho Santa Fe FPD Chief McQuead Oceanside FD Chief Parsons Vista FD Deputy Chief Ford Members Absent: San Marcos FD Solana Beach FD Staff Present: Administrator Christopher Herren Division Manager Amy Chang Division Manager Bryan Buck Division Manager Samantha Soto Administrative Analyst Sonia Jackson Administrative Analyst Tennille Hays Others Present: Valley Center FD Chief Napier 4. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Staff Performance Recognition Informational NCDJPA Management will recognize the following staff at the December 3rd Board of Directors meeting for their CY 2025 Q3 …
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