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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2004/09/07 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA September 7, 2004 6:00 P.M. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:13 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE I. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN IN CONCEPT, AUTHORIZATION OF THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A FIRE FACILITY MASTER PLAN STUDY, AND APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 FOR AN ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT AND AMBULANCE TRANSPORT STUDY On March 16, 2004, the City Council authorized the Fire Department to contract with Weidner Consulting Inc. to develop a Strategic Business Plan. The plan internally aligns staff resources and positions within the Fire Department to achieve mission-oriented results. (Fire Chief) Fire Chief Perry presented an overview of the departments' Strategic Business Plan for 2004 through 2010. He also acknowledged the Council; City Manager; Fire Department management, personnel, and labor leadership; and Weidner Consulting Incorporated, the City's consultants, for assistance with the project. Local 2180 President Miller stated that the process was a collaborative effort between labor and management, and the proposed plan is based upon the needs of constituents. Fire Engineer Nash explained the process undertaken to develop the Strategic Plan. Deputy Fire Chief Geering then enumerated the critical issues, such as growth, changing industry trends, mandates, standards and requirements, a greater demand for accountability, teclmology advancements, community changes, and staffing. Fire Engineer Gregoire elaborated on the issues of growth, changing industry trends, mandates, and standards and requirements. Local 2180 President Miller spoke regarding the greater demand for accountability and teclmology advances. Fire Chief Perry discussed community changes and the issue of staffing, recommending that staff be added to support key programs. FIRE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN (Continued) Fire Engineer Gregoire spoke about the Fire Department's mission statement, and Deputy Fire Chief Geering discussed the development of strategic goals that included a Class 1 ISO-rated Fire Department, fire-based emergency medical services, response times, community risk reduction, and training. Deputy Fire Chief Peter indicated that by Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the City's residents and its visitors will have available a full level of fire-based emergency medical services. He added that staff s recommendation is to issue a request for proposals for an advanced life support and ambulance transport study. Fire Chief Peter then explained the response time goals for fire engines, first alarm assignment, advanced life support transport, and basic life support transport. With regard to the community risk reduction goal, Fire Marshall Gibson recommended the reinstatement of the position of Public Education Specialist. With regard to training, Battalion Chief Hartman recommended the addition of one Training Captain, one Engineer, one Secretary, and additional funding. Administrative Services Manager Quilantan presented the proposed organization and recommended the transfer of the disaster preparedness function and clerical support duties for the International Friendship Commission from the Fire Department to another location. Local 2180 President Miller introduced the various programs of the Strategic Plan, and the following staff provided brief explanations and staff recommendations for each program: > Deputy Chief Peter - Administration. Staff s recommendation: add a second Battalion Chief by July 2005 in the eastern portion of the City and a Senior Office Specialist position. > Battalion Chief Hartman - Training Program. Staffs recommendation: add a Training Captain, Training Engineer, Training Secretary, and additional training funds. > Deputy Chief Geering - Human Resources Program. Staffs recommendation: add one Office Specialist position, conduct a bi-annual customer survey, and provide a community outreach annual report, management training, individual performance plan integration, employee performance recognition, and a wellness program. > Fire Engineer Nash - Facilities and Supply Programs. Staffs recommendation: add one Facility and Supply Specialist position. > Fire Communications Manager Nasta - Information Technology Program to provide data and voice communication services and Fire Communications Program that provides 911 call screening and dispatch services for the community. Staffs recommendation: hire a Public Safety Analyst. > Deputy Fire Chief Peter - Fire and Rescue Program and Emergency Medical Program. Staffs recommendation: continue a phased-in implementation plan for a Light and Air/Rescue vehicle; release a request for proposals for an Emergency Medical Service consultant to finalize the Advanced Life Support (ALS) and ambulance transport study; and fmalize the draft proposal to adjust the timeline of the Apparatus and Equipment Replacement Program. Page 2 - Council Mioutes September 7, 2004 -- _._.~-- "-~ -~- -------------- -- - -- - -------- FIRE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN (Continued) > Fire Marshall Gibson - Public Education. Staffs recommendation: have a dedicated public education program and re-instate the Public Education Specialist position. Administrative Services Manager Quilantan discussed the next steps and provided a cost summary to implement the Strategic Master Plan. Deputy Mayor Salas asked how the community would benefit by the Department moving from a Class 3 to a Class 1 status. Fire Chief Perry replied that constituents would see large savings, including benefits to business and commercial areas, enhanced response times for residents, and more favorable fire insurance options. Councilmember Rindone stated that he would look forward to the results and recommendations of the study. Councilmember McCarm commended the collaborative efforts between the labor and management groups on the plan. He was pleased to observe a commitment to the training component of the study, and commented that the proposed increase in the reserve fleet would be an investment in public safety for the community. Councilmember Davis stated that the City deserves a Class 1 status, which she believed would increase economic development in the City. ACTION: Mayor Padilla then offered Resolution No. 2004-290, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-290, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN IN CONCEPT, AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A FIRE FACILITY MASTER PLAN STUDY, APPROPRIATING $40,000 FOR AN ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT AND AMBULANCE TRANSPORT STUDY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS The motion carried 5-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Robin León spoke regarding the widespread Trader Joe's Companies that exist in the region and expressed disappointment that company representatives had informed her that nothing is planned for a location in Chula Vista. Mayor Padilla asked staff to contact Ms. León with the most current and accurate information. Lisa Cohen, representing Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for continued support of the Celebrate Chula Vista event, to be held on September 11, 2004, from noon to 9:00 p.m., at Marina View Park. She stated that the opening ceremony would commemorate the Police and Fire Departments in honor of the fallen heroes of September 11, 2001, followed by a number of attractions, including live music and a fireworks finale. She invited all to attend the event. Page 3 - Council Mioutes September 7, 2004 --,"--~--".~._--'.~,...~"~-~.~_.- -"'. ~-~".. -~~-- CLOSED SESSION 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6 . Agency designated representatives: Sharon Marshall, Marcia Raskin, David D. Rowlands, Jr.' . Employee organization: Police Officers Association No reportable action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT At 8:45 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on September 9, 2004, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, and thence to the Regular Meeting of September 14,2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~tLÚ ..;;< ~ Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 4 - Council Mioutes September 7, 2004 - _______ __ - _____....________________ u_ __._ - .- . --- --"- __ ______o.o__n_n