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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.la,b
For meeting of 2/8/79
Public Hearing - Consideration of Transfer of Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity from Bay Cities Ambulance Service to Hartson's Ambulance Service
ITEM TITLE dba Bay Cities Ambulance Service
a. Resolution9y8 ~- Authorizing the Transfer of Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity from Bay Cities Ambulance Service to Hartson's Ambulance Service
dba Bay Cities Ambulance Service
b. Resolution gy9p- Approving Agreement Between the City of Chula Vista and Hartson'
Ambulance Service dba Bay Cities Ambulance Service for police emergency service
SUBMITTED BY: Acting City Manager
The purpose of the public hearing is to meet the requirements of Sections 5.10.020 and
5.10.180 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code as those sections pertain to general ambulance
service in the City. Section 5.10.020 prohibits any person from engaging in the business
of operating an ambulance in the City without first obtaining a Certificate of Public Con-
venience and Necessity from the City Council. Section 5.10.180 also provides that each
certificate previously issued is separate and distinct from all others and cannot be trans-
ferred from the person,firm or corporation to whom the certificate was issued, without
Council authorization.
Section 5.10.310 establishes the procedure whereby the City Council awards a contract to
a private ambulance company for the purpose of providing emergency ambulance service
originating within our Police Department. Those sections dealing with this aspect of
the problem require a bidding process open to all private operators. Upon the advice of
the City Attorney, staff is suggesting that the Council waive this process and, if at
the conclusion of the public hearing Council determines to permit transfer of Mr. Ballard's
license to Mr. Hartson, emergency and general ambulance service should be awarded to
Hartson. If a contract for emergency service was to be awarded to any other firm than
Hartson, another public hearing would be required for the purpose of granting a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity to that firm.
Section 5.10.060 requires that an investigation be conducted and a report filed in writing
with the City Council before any application for permit is acted upon. Such investigation
has been completed by the Chief of Police and his report is attached hereto.
The application being considered involves the transfer of Ballard's Bay Cities Ambulance
current permit to Hartson's Ambulance Service. It is our understanding that Steve Ballard,
holder of the current permit, is selling his entire business interest to Mr. Hartson
subject to Council approval of the transfer. Hartson's Ambulance Service has been in
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Agreement Resolutions Ordinance Plat Notification List
Other ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached Submitted on
FINANCIAL IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Close public hearing and adopt Resolutions A and B.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
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business throughout San Diego County since 1968 and currently provides ambulance service
to the cities of San Diego, National City, La Mesa and E1 Cajon. They currently operate
some 19 vehicles in addition to those to be acquired from Mr. Ballard and used in
Chula Vista.
Mr. Ballard has operated for several years what is essentially an exclusive franchise
since no other permits have been authorized although several applications have been filed
in the past few years. It is our understanding that the applicant seeking transfer of
the existing permit is hopeful that a similar condition will prevail in the future.
However, the City Council would have the right at any time to hold a public hearing on
any other application that might be filed and grant additional certificates if it is determined
that the public convenience and necessity so require.
Staff has concluded that the public convenience and necessity requires the issuance of a new
Certificate or transfer of the existing one as requested, due to Mr. Ballard's intention
to leave the area. Mr. Hartson's intention to acquire the entire interest of Mr. Ballard,
coupled with the firm's past experience, makes transfer of the permit reasonable.
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Lane F. Cole, City D!anager ~
Gene Asmus, Assistant City
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L~Iilliam J. ~^Iinters, Chief of Polic~~~j;~j~,~
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Hartson Application for Ambulance Permit
The investigation required on this application per
Section 5.10.060 or the City Code has been completed
as follows:
A. The demand of the public for ambulance service
or additional ambulance service;
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It is my conclusion that the public is satisfied with the
current level of ambulance service in Chula Vista. We
have not received any complaints or requests for additional
ambulance service.
B. The adequacy of existing ambulance service;
The ambulance service currently being provided by Ballard's
is vary adequate. Complaints are seldom received. GVhen
we do receive a complaint it is not on a substantial matter
anti is usually based on a misconception or unreasonable
demand.
C. The financial responsibility and experience of the
applicant;
The applicant has been in business throughout San Diego
County since 1968. He operates 19 ambulances and has an
above average reputation. I cannot see any necessity to
conduct an in-depth study of his financial status. Because
of his reputation and current operations I believe it is
reasonable to conclude that he is financially responsible.
D. The compliance or noncompliance of the applicant with
the provisions of Sections 5.10.080 through 5.10.100
hereof;
The applicant will be utilizing the same equipment in
Chula Vista that is now being used by Ballard. This equipment
is inspected periodically by the California Highway Patrol
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and is in compliance with the City Code requirements.
The applicant intends to use the same color scheme on
the ambulance that Ballard uses but will remove the
Ballard name and replace it with Hartson.
The Police Department recommends approval of this transfer.
It is our opinion that Hartson's will provide the same
high quality ambulance service that Ballard's has been
providing.
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CITY OI' CHIIL,A VISTA
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO OPF~: ~.TF AMI~IJLANCE
p; ;,;~; HARTSbAi ROBERT LOUIS
V (PRIP3T Last Tdar:~e} (First ~Iar;lo) (~.i.cidle P•iame
P•`aiden P?a.-re9 if married woman:
Yesiaence ~'-ddress: 4318-~7~h
°osi c;ence Telephone Nu-abers 280-8120 _____Business Te_lephane Tdu~-~ber: 289-8111
2iaiing Address: Same .
- (If different f.'rom Residency;} .
Dat~~ of Birth; July 5 1921 Age Last Birthday- 57
(I.1oRLh} -(Day} (Rear} ~~~~
Place oa F3irth: San Diego California
(City or i'a~~rn) (County} --~~^~ (State} j
Ffeiglzfi , 5_/ ~ ~~4leight. r~ /d _Color of Eyes: B1ue~ColoT of Hair: Brown ~..
fIc:•~ lc;ng, i~rLmediately prior to this date9 have yoga lined. in CalifoYr~ia? $ 7~~~
_ _ In San Diego.County? _
Irs the City of Chula Vista? no L~,~~ ---- _--,-
Have yr• had a license of ary kind prior to this tarn ___ - _ __
Give particulars: ~' (L C> o -' g U S/ -'Y L S S L I B
Fia~,-s ;icu ever applied for a license of an kip. pri r to this time? X ~~Z
Givo parti.culurs: ~ _ ~~~~~ ~~~~_._~- F L' C _/~_~~~~
flaw you e~rer been known by or Lised anotf;er namF;?__ NO
Give partic~_~lars:~ __- __ _~____._.- _
Arc you a Citize:~ of the United States? ~ Y~s __
Are. ti'o~~. a id~rturalized Ci.ti~~en of tho tlniteci States? `__
:•;=>rc~ you eJ<r in the Urit~d Stato•s ~:s-;-ned S:~x'~j1oe?
Gi ~-e ~,articular•s a 2nd. World. War
Yes
1•I~~r.~ you over arrosted or takon into cu:~tod;~ by ~c police officer?
Ciz-e rart.icul.Grs:
NO
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Con7t _ Application for Police Controlled Licensed
In the space beloti~r,, give your cornnlet.e record of business or employ:rent dun. ing
the last ten years. Explain. any gaps between periods of business or employ;..ent.
Dates Name of Business or Description of Business Reason for
Would you object to having any of the above e~p1_oyers or business associates
contacted ir, regards to your character?~~_~If so, explain:
Crive the addresses at ti-rhich you have resided during the past ten years:
Date Address
Give the names a,~;d home or business addresses of five persons other than er:!ploy~
ens or business associates ~,~iho have kno~a=edge o° your characte_
__ ~~Na~me/~~ Address
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Were you ever d~_scharged or forced to resign fz~om any rosition? /V~
Give particulars:
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Con't - Application for Police Controlled License
Natuaralization Information:
Certificate Number) (Date Issued) (Location of Court
Military Information:
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(Bra h) (Serial Number) (Date ) (Da~ Type of Discharge):
y/ ,eP /~ (Entered) 1 (Released) r~
/~~..lJC~ ~J /'~1Y1~ji. fir=1~~C~E ..tr ~~ l ~~E~ .-,~~h'~" p EJ.r7
Business Information: '
Name of Business to be licensed: ~ C~c~~
Kind of Business : -C.2~~ ~
Location o f premises : - lp ~p2 - ,~jZ~ ~j~ ~%~~~~,, C/,,~Q~~.
List all persons, other than yourself, who will have authority or control
over the place for which license is requested and a brief statement of the
nature and extent of such authority or control;
Name Address Nar„rP ~: R,rro„r !.~ n,,,-z.,.v-:,-..
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List persons authorized to accept service of process and or to whom notice,
when required, is to be sent:
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Name Address Phone
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Contd. - Application for Police Controlled i,:icense
List name and address of each of the owners of the premises upon which
the licensed activity is to be conducted, if the applicant i,s leasing
such premises from the owner:
Name address phone
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If applicant is a corporation, or partnership, answer the following;
Exact name of Corporation as shown in its Articles of Incorporation
HARTSON'S AMBULANCE SERVICE INC.
Date and place of incorporation ~ g
Give names and residence addresses of each of the officers, directors, and
each stockholder owning more than ten percent of the stock of the corpora-
tion, or partners, if partnership:
name Title Rccis~~r~o naa,-~~~
Robert L. Han son President 4318-47th St.
Juanita E. Han son Treasurer 4318-47th St.
Carol M. Jensen Secretary 7887 Deerfield SD 92120
Has the appl~,cant or any o
convicted of a crime other
ing, reckless driving, hit
reported) Ye.s No X
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fficer, member, or partner ],~sted above eyex been
than minor traffic viol.ation~~? (~1ote; Drunk drives
and run are not minor violations and must be
_ If answer is "yes" complete following section:
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Name Date of
Arrest Nature of
Offense ___ Arresting
Agency Fine or
Penalty
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Number of ambulances owned and/or leased by applicant on date of application
Number of ambulances actually operated by applicant on date of application f ~~ _
Give description and location of each such ambulance:
flake _ h~o e '`(ear License No. Location or tat~on ress
Describe the proposed color scheme, insignia, trade style and/or any other distinguishing
characteristics of the proposed ambulance design:
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PJote: A.n 8" X 10" photo showing a lengthwise view of each such ambulance must be
submitted with application.
The foregoing information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I
understand any false statement or mistreoresentation in this application may be
grounds for disapproval of a license.
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HARTSUN'S .~m~u~an~B .~ew«e
4318 - 47th STREET ~ SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92115
PHONE: 280-8111
Clairemont Station
3630 Southview Drive, #10.3
San Diego 92117
(Near Balboa & Moraga)
Kearny Station
5050 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Apt. 23
San Diego 92117
(Near 805)
Loma Station
3225 Wing, Apt. 11
San Diego 92106
(Near Midway 8c Rosecrans)
Hillcrest Station
3815 Vermont, Apt. 6
San Diego 92103
(Near 10th & University)
North Park Station
4146 32nd, Apt. 3
San Diego 92104
(Near El Cajon Blvd.)
Main Station
4318 47th St,
San Diego 92115
(Near E1 Cajon Blvd.)
La Mesa Station
5120 70th St.
San Diego 92115
(Near Interstate 8)
Lemon Grove Station
7525 Pacific, Apt, E~
Lemon Grove 92045
(Near Massachusetts 8c Broadway)
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HARTSON'S ..~m6u~an~6 Se~«¢ , .
4318 - 47th STREET • SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 9211 S
PHONE: 280-8111
Helix Station
9476 Grossmont Blvd,
La Mesa 92041
(on Grossmont Summit)
Grossmont Station
95'1? E1 Cajon Blvd.
La Mesa. 92041
(on Grossmont Summit)
E1 Cajon Station
1181 N. Anza
E1 Cajon 92021
(Near 1st & Broadway)
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AMBULANCES
1973 Cadillac
1973 Cadillac
1975 Cadillac
1975 Cadillac
1971 Cadillac
1971 Cadillac
1972 Cadillac
1973 Cadillac
1972 Pontiac
VANS
1975 Chevrolet
1974 Dodge
1976 Dodge
1974 Plymouth
1975 Dodge
1977 Ford
1977 Ford
1974 Dodge
1974 Dodge
1972 Chevrolet
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339 Patricia Avenue
Chula Vista CA 92010
February 5, 1979
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Re: Ambulance Franchise
Gentlemen:
Unlike a lot of citizens, I do not think we need the Government
doing everything for us, such as telling us what ambulance we
have to use. We are now a City of over 80,000 people with most
of the building to the east. The ambulance service to the
east in the past has been very slow; in fact, had it not been
for the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Department, those people would
have suffered more. I do have people that will testify to
this.
If it is service you want and you are thinking of the people
instead of the revenue, please do not grant Mr. Hartson a franchise.
Why not try a little competition for awhile and see what happens.
I have been taught competition never hurt anyone and I'm sure in
this case it will help.
Sincerely,
Emily Ri ter
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NOTICE OF HEARING
CITY COUNCIL OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA '
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA,
will hold a public hearing to
consider the transfer of an
existing certificate of public
- convenience and necessity from
Bay Cities Ambulance Service to
Hartson's Ambulance Service, in
rnmpliance with the provisions of
Chapter 5.10 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code, Council Policy
No. 500-03, and Council
Resolution No. 4193.
SAID PUBLIC HEARING
WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY
COUNCIL on Thursday,
February 8, 1979 at 4;00 p,m. in'
the Council Conference Room,
City Hall; T76 Fourth Avenue, at
which time any person desiring to
be heard may appear.
Dated: January ?b, 1979
Jennie M. Fulasz,: CMC,
CV 13491 City Clerk
1/28/79
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