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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-182 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IDENTIFYING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE AWAY FROM THEIR OFFICIAL DUTY STATION AND ASSIGNED TO AN EMERGENCY INCIDENT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution
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SUMMARY
The Fire Department participates in the California Fire Assistance Agreement (CFAA) to provide staff and equipment resources on a reimbursement basis to other agencies that have become overwhelmed by an emergency response. This automatic aid agreement is managed and administered by the California Office of Emergency Service (CAL OES). As a participant in this agreement, the Chula Vista Fire Department in turn can receive staff and equipment resources on a reimbursement basis if the Fire Department were to become overwhelmed by an emergency response. CAL OES requires that all participants of the CFAA provide a governing body resolution to be on file with them indicating that compensation for all hours worked, reimbursement for personnel and emergency apparatus shall cover the entire time of the commitment (aid agreement assignment) beginning from the time of dispatch until the time of return. This practice is commonly referred to as "portal to portal" reimbursement. Without this resolution, the Fire Department will not be reimbursed for all expenses related to an aid agreement assignment under the CFAA.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" in accordance with Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a personnel related action; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
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