HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2016-145RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 145
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
A ONE-YEAR SQUAD PILOT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE EFFICIENCY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
AND TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ALTERNATIVE
SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL
WHEREAS, In 2009, the City of National City retained the services of Citygate
Associates, LLC, to conduct a Fire Service Standards of Response Coverage Deployment
Study to provide recommendations for emergency service delivery improvements; and
WHEREAS, one of the primary findings of this study identified a coverage gap in
the northeast section of National City and recommended adding a 3rd Fire Station to this
affected area; and
WHEREAS, emergency services are currently provided to these residents by
National City Fire Department and by units from the City of San Diego Fire Rescue Department,
which are amongst the busiest in their Department and cannot be relied upon to be available
when needed, resulting in extended response times for our residents; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, National City's average response times for medical
emergencies to the affected neighborhoods in the northeast section of the city exceeded the
national standard specified in National Fire Protection Association Code and Standards; and
WHEREAS, with the cooperation of the National City Firefighters' Association
(NCFFA), staff developed the concept of a one-year Squad Pilot Program, which is a proven
service delivery model nationwide currently implemented throughout California where the
Program has shown a noticeable decrease in response times, thereby improving overall service
delivery; and
WHEREAS, the Squad Pilot Program will consist of a medium -duty response
vehicle housed at a satellite station within the northeast section of National City that would be
staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, by a two person crew; and
WHEREAS, this unit will be designed to provide advanced life support, limited
fire suppression, incident command, and ancillary support functions during larger emergencies
providing an enhanced response capability to aid the residents of National City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the development and execution of a Squad Pilot Program
designed to enhance public safety and the efficiency of the National City Fire Department by
implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of an alternate service delivery model, including
the following:
A. Completion of the meet and confer process through which the specific terms of
the one year pilot and evaluation of said pilot will be negotiated.
B. Development and issuance of all necessary bid documents including but not
limited to site preparation, and structure and vehicle purchases.
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C. The appropriation of funds for:
1. Facility: Lease a mobile home ($250,000 inclusive of site improvements)
2. Vehicle: Purchase a medium duty truck ($163,435)
3. Staffing: Restructuring the Fire Department staffing to support a Squad by
the use of fund balance ($150,000)
4. Furnishings: Purchase necessary furnishings for a Squad response
station by the use of fund balance ($14,000)
5. Equipment: Purchase necessary equipment for a Squad through a public
safety grant ($25,000)
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20'h day of Septe
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Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on
September 20, 2016 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios.
Nays: None.
Absent: Councilmember Sotelo-Solis.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City Clerk of the City o%National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-145 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on September 20, 2016.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy