To: Board of Supervisors
From: Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date: March 12, 2019
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Ted Williams |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 mins |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff to Explore Feasibility of Transitioning our Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) Partnership with Sonoma County to be a Joint Powers Authority (Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Direct staff to begin discussions with Sonoma County regarding formation of a Joint Powers Authority to execute the partnership with our LEMSA.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The California Health and Safety Code requires that each county which develops an emergency medical services program must designate a local EMS agency (LEMSA). Consistent with that requirement, the Coastal ValleyS EMS Agency has been designated as the LEMSA for Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. The EMS Agency provides the administrative and regulatory oversight responsibilities for the local EMS system within each of these counties. There can be strength in the combined effort and a funding advantage if more counties join a regional EMS Agency. The Joint Powers Authority model for an EMS Agency is an effective vehicle to ensure representation from all stakeholders. Because prehospital care needs vary across different parts of the counties, a JPA represented by an assortment of stakeholders will have greater success in increasing the overall level of care and oversight.
Alternative Action/Motion:
No Action.
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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budget clarification: n/a |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Karla Van Hagen, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: March 13, 2019 |
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