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Home My WebLink AboutCOSTA MESA, CITY OF (16)C-N - -\ A G R E E M E N T A TEAS AGREEMENT made and entered into this — clay of 1979, by and between the City of Costa Mesa, a Municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter called ",CQS.T.A,.-.KES-A" and the City of Santa Ana, a Municipal cor- poration of the State of California, hereinafter called "SANTA ANA". WTTNE S S E T H THAT : WHEREAS, SANTA ANA and COSTA MESA each maintains as part of its municipal service, an organized and equipped fire depart- ment, charged with the duty of fire protectionand rescue within the corporate limits of said City, respectively; and WHEREAS, the parties find that it is to the mutual benefit of each city if the services of each fire department be,in some circumstances, extended outside of the corporate limits of each city, and into the other city; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into a mutual response pact, wherein in some circumstances COSTA MESA will first respond to involvements within the corporate limits of Santa Ana and conversely and mutually SANTA ANA will in some circumstances respond first to involvements within the corporate limits of COSTA MESA; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to set forth their rights, duties and responsibilities with respect to said mutual response obligations. WHEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained and subject to the terms and conditions hereof the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows: -1- 1. Each of the parties hereto, pursuant to the authority granted by 555632 California Government Code, hereby agrees to respond to fire alarms within the territorial jurisdiction of the other party, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 2. The fire service to be provided by each City pursuant to this Agreement shall be first alarm fire apparatus, accompanied by a minimum of four men, including a company commander_ 3. only standardized interchangeable equipment will be used on responses undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that either city owns equipment or fixtures which is not standardized or interchangeable, the same will be modified at the expense of such owner -city prior to the use in the juris- diction of the other city pursuant to this Agreement. 4. Each city will at its own expense, develop and pro- vide for the necessary cross -connected communications system, including such signal devices as are necessary, and a pre -deter- mined grid system will be developed, designating the response areas for each city, all of which shall be developed in each city at its own cost. 5. The service mutually agreed to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement, shall include fire service and rescue service. Each city shall be responsible for providing the additional equipment necessary in the event of a second or third alarm involvement within its own geographical limits. 6. Each city warrants and represents that it has suf- ficient equipment to respond to the alarms which shall be assigned to it pursuant to this Agreement, provided, however, that neither city shall be obligated to respond to involvements re- quiring special equipment, not generally used in fire or rescue operations, unless and until it has obtained said special equip- ment. The Fire Chief of each city or their designated representatives -2- shall determine and agree upon the capabilities of each city to respond to involvements requiring special equipment. 7. Each city shall be responsible for police traffic control and traffic light control, within its own geographical boundaries. 8. For purposes of liaison and the administration of this contract, the Fire Chiefs of each city are designated as the representatives of the parties to this Agreement, and they shall be jointly responsible for the administration of this contract. This responsibility may be delegated to agents or employees within the respective fire departments of the cities, provided that each party shall furnish the other in writing the names and rank of each such representative. 9. whenever either city responds to multiple company emergencies outside its geographical boundaries, the other city will provide an officer of its department of the grade of Battalion Commander or greater, who will be in charge and who will direct activities and have the final voice in releasing any engine company from the same. 10. Each city shall be responsible for obtaining the cooperation of the district or department providing water service within its own territorial jurisdiction for operations undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. Each city shall bear any water costs or pay any water charges assessed or arising within its own territorial jurisdiction without cost to the other city. Each city shall comply with all of the rules and regulations imposed by any water department or water district with respect to the use of the hydrants, pipelines, pumps and other facilities. 11. It is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that no money payments will be made between either city, that no charges will be assessed by either city against the other, and that each city shall be fully responsible -3- for all of its costs in connection with the administration and performance of this contract. Each city will bear all risks, costs, expenses and obligations with respect to personnel em- ployed by it and equipment owned by it when engaged in activities within the territorial jurisdiction of the other city pursuant to this Agreement to the same extent as if such personnel and equipment were engaged in activities within its own jurisdiction. 12. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect from and after the date hereof, providing that the same may he terminated by either party after giving notice in writing of its intention to terminate not less than ninety (90) days from and after the date of said no -Lice. Such Agreement contained herein shall be reviewed by the involved parties at least annually. IN 19ITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written. By: ity Clerk CITY OF COSTA MESA By: Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: By,: City Attorney for Costa Mesa CITY OF SANTA ANA ATTEST: By: Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: CiA,y Clerk B y City Attorney for Santa Ana -4- �� REQUEST m FOR COUNCIL ACTION PREPARED BY B. J. DuBose ox/7 pI- 10we � HscowmsmocoAcnom nA .rsopcoowcxxc//ow ° Approve continuation of existing agreement with Costa Mesa in order to continue the mutual response system currently in operation' Attachment 8 is n map defining the limits of this agreement. BACKGROUND On September 7, 1972 the cities of Costa Mesa and Santa Ana entered into a boundary drop first response agreement. This consists of automatic first and second alarm response of fire apparatus to designated areas of both citfes. The criteria established is based on time of response. Tbis system has been in operation for seven years and has proved to be of benefit to the citizens of both communities- The mutual or automatic response system is providing a higher level of service then normally would be available utilizing only our apparatus and is in keeping with criteria set forth in the Santa Ana Fire Protection Master Plan. Attachment A is a map of the affected areas within each City. This map defines the areas and type of response governed by this agreement. At this time due to a radio net change, the cities of Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach are conducting feasibility studies of future Joint ,haring agreements. These include such items as joint communications, training and related emergency and non - emergency services. It is expected that these agreements can be worked out to the mutual benefit of both agencies resulting in a more cost-effective service to the citizens' BUDGET IMPACT This agreement will not increase the necessary to continue this agreement merely aids in meeting response and Fire Protection Master Plan. current budget. The equipment and personnel would be necessary in any event. The agreement equipment criteria as set forth in the Santa Ana WARD .•`��a-�'�'...�� . �.f �. �nnM ��-�, ,mow, �� Yam a� �-�YrrY�. ,E N'., -4b- LES. 54i 10 P*"u 1. DA-K COLD f'Igv m AVE' r m CIA AV' 00"I co HELL E. CD C) 2, VISE 04 i Rp g Dll 0 > M NOTRIoNa DO CO 4, ::3 A` o r-l- Dt L x err rn o > 0 Cl) ol f CD co SAN LUG pro -I)L- 7517 -uo on I z6 12L