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CITY 4F LODI
AGENDA TITLE: Repeal/Reenactnwnt of Lodi's Ambulance Ordinance
MEETING OATS; January 15, 1992
PREPARED BY: City Attorney
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council consideration of attached draft ordinance.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the shirtsleeve session of November 19,
1991, the City Council heard a report on
County -wide standardization of ambulance
franchise agreements. Based on input received
at that meeting, the ittached ordinance has been prepared.
This ordinance would repeal in its entirety Lodi hIunicipal Code Chapter
5.36 under which the City regulates ambulance services. It would be
replaced by a procedure giving San Joaquin County Director of Health
Services. the primary responsibility for the regulation of ambulance
services in the City.
In past years, each city was generally responsible for licensing and
inspection of ambulances operating in that city. The degree of medical
sophistication involved and proliferation of State law on the subject has
more recently made it very difficult for smaller cities to accomplish this
task. Most have chosen to do what is proposed in this ordinance and have
turned over those duties to a county agency with the necessary expertise.
As drafted, the new ordinance would give the San Joaquin County Director
of Care Health Services responsibility for processing applications for
ambulance permits, setting personnel standards, inspecting vehicles,
enforcing regulations, and related duties. However, the City Council
would still have the final s;iy on whether applicants receive a City
ambulance permit. Rates would be determined by the Board of Supervisors.
Other than the final determination authority as to permits, the City would
essentially be out of the ambulance regulation business. The Fire
Department which in the past carried much of the responsibility for
regulating ambulance services, is in favor of the new ordinance.
APPROVED.
T} 10MAS A PETERSON
city Maringer
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RepealfReensctment c .adi's Ambulance Ordinance
January 2, 1992
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It is clearly understood by those involved that this legislative
delegation of authority is not irrevocable and could be rescinded if
problems occur' .
FIIANCIAL IMPACT: None
Sad McNiff f - --
City Attorney
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GRDIP!ANCE NO. :542
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 5.36 OF THE LODI HUN I C I PAL CODE
kEGULATING THE USE AND OPERATION OF AFIB€ LANCES UPON
THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF LODI
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOJS:
SECTION 1. Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 5.36 is hereby repealed in
its entirety and a new Chapter 5.36 is hereby reendcted to read in full
as follows:
Chapter 5.36
Regulating the Use and Operation of Ambulances
Upon the Public Streets Within the Citv of Lodi
Section 5.36.010. Purpose. The purpose of this division is to:
(1) Enact formal policies and regulations for licensing and
regulating the operation of ambulances;
(2) Protect the public by assuring that ambulances operate safely;
(3) Protect the public from unsafe and unsanitary operation of
ambulances;
(4) Allow for adequate emergency ambulance service and non -emergency
ambulance services in all areas of the County; and
(5) Allow for the order!) and lawful operation of a local emergency
medical services system pursuant to the provisions of Health and
Safety Code Section ligi et seq.
Section 5.35.G2G. Exemptions.
(1} Thir division shall not apply:
(a) to vehicles operated as ambulances ar.d to persons eneaged 4n
the ambulance service where ambulance services are rendered at the
request of any county communications center or at the request of any
law enforcement or fire protection agency during a "state n i war
emergency", state of emergency". or "local emergency" as defined in
Government Code Section 8558 or during a period (not over 30 days, but
renewable every 30 days) when the county officials have determined that
adequate emergency ambulance service will not be available from
existing permittee;
(b) to vehicles operated as ambulance and to persons engaged in
the ambulance service where ambulance services are rendered exclusively
to patients who become in need of ambulance service while on or in the
place of business of the person and where no charge is made for the
ambulance services rendered, provided, however, that if the vehicle is
going to travel Code 3 or its equivalent, the appropriate
communications center shall be so notified of this fact:
(2) This division shall not prevent any peace officer, fire fighter,
or physician licensed to practice medicine in this State, from
arranging for the transportation of an individual, in need of emergency
medical care when no ambulance with an appropriate ambulance service
permit is available and such transportation is required immediately for
the preservation of life or to avoid substantial impairment of the
person to be transported.
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Section 5.3-6.030. Ilpfinitions. Unless otherwise specifically
provided or required by the context, the following terms shall have the
meanings set forth in this chapter.
A. "Ambulance" means a vehicle specially constructed, modified
or equipped and used for the purpose of transporting sick, injured,
convalescent, infirm, or otherwise incapacitated persons. Ambulance
does not include the non -emergency transportation of persons confined
to wheelchairs.
B. "Ambulance attendant" means a person who is minimally
certified as an Emergency Medical Technician I - Ambulance (EMT -]A)
whose primary duty is to care for the sick, injured or disabled persons
while they are being transported in an ambulance.
C. "Ambulance driver" means a person properly licensed by the
State of California as an ambulance driver and who is minimally
certified as an Emergency Medical Technician I - Ambulance (EMT -IA).
U. "Ambulance Operator's Permit" means written authorization by
the City to provide emergency and non -emergency ambulance service
within the City.
E. "Ambulance provider" means a person, firm, partnership,
corporation or other organization which furnishes or offers to furnish
ambulance service within a zone.
F. "Ambulance service" means the activity. business or service,
for hire, profit or -Loerwise, of transporting one or more persons by
ambulance on or in any of the streets, roads, highways, alleys, or any
public way or place in this County.
G. "City" means the City of Lodi.
H. "Code I, 11, (-:rd 111" c,il is mean as follows:
1) "Code i means routine or scheduled transport,Jt�cn of
p,:tient between facilities or to a taciiity far rorr<ral
( non-ernergency j treatment.
rruans an emergency where time is critical,
requiring immediate response by the ambulance providers,
without red lig'it and siren.
3) "Code III" means an emergency where time is critical,
requiring inmediate response with red light and siren.
I. "Designated dispatch center" means a dispatch center
designated by the County for dispatch within a zone(s) for emergency
ambulance service.
J. "Dry run" means any ambulance response made a a result of any
emergency call whereupon after responding to said call it is found that
no ambulance is needed.
K. "Emergency call" means a request for an ambulance to
transport or assist persons in apparent sudden need of medical
attention; or, in medical emergency, as determined by a physician, to
transport blood, or any therapeutic device, accessory to such device,
or tissue or organ for transplant.
L. "Emergency Medical Technician I Ambulance (EMT -IA)" means an
individual trained and certified in basic life support care in
accordance with the provisions contained in Title 22, California Code
of Regulations, Division 9, et seq.
M. "Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT -P)" means an
individual trained and certified in advanceo Iife support care in
accordance with the provisions contained in Division 2.5 of the
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California Health and Safety Code and such add i r. iona l requ i remer is a
the San ,loaquin County IMS Agency may adopt.
N. "Emergency response zones" m,earls the areas shown on the mop
entitled "Emergency kespon.;e ?ones of San Joaquin County" on file its
the office of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Board, and as it may he
changed from time to time by the San Joaquin County Board of
Supervisors.
0. "Emergency Response Zone List" means that list of permittees
for each emergency response area who possess an emergency ambulance
service permit.
P. "Emergency service" means the service performed in response
to an emergency call. Emergency service also includes transportation
of a patient, rega:•dl,;r of a presumption of death of the patient, or
transportation of a body for the purpose of making an anatomical gift,
as provided in Vehicle Code Section 12811, and the Uniform Anatomical
Gift Act., Health and Safety Code.
Q. "Mon -emergency call" means an ambulance call for a purpose
other than emergency.
R. "Permit Officer" means the County Director of Health Care
Services or his/her designee.
S. "Person" means any natural person, firm, partnership,
association, company, corporation, or organization of any kind.
T. "Private call" means any call that is received by the
ambulance provider diru(-,r,iy from a private par•k.y for services.
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PERMITS
Section 5.36.0 O . Permit Required.
No. person e W-ier as owner, ioency or otherwise) shall, furnish,
operate, conduct, maintain or otherwise engage in or advertise. offer
or profess to engage in the ambulance service unless the person holds
(and is entitled to hold) a currently valid ambulance operato -'s
permit. No permit is required for the delivery of persons picked up
outside the City boundaries that transport into the City.
Section 5,35,050. Application - Forms.
Each application for an ambulance operator's permit shall be made
upon forms prescribed by the Permit Officer.
Section 5.36.050. Application - Required Data.
(a) Each applicant who desires an ambulance operator's permit shall
submit the following data:
( I ) The names and addresses of the applicant, registered owner,
partner, officer, director and controlling shareholder;
(2) The applicant's training and experience in the
transportation and care of patients;
(3) The name under which the applicant has engaged, does, or
proposes to engage in ambulance service;
(4) A financial statement for the previous fiscal year, prepared
by a Certified Public Accountant;
(5) A description of eaci, inibulance, including: the make.
model, year of manuractore, vehicle identification number, current
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State 1 icense number, the length of time the vehicle has E,es?n in use;
and the color scheme, insignia, name w-onograa? and other distinguishing
characteristics of the vehicle;
(6)
A statement that the applicant
owns c has under
his
control, in
good mechanical condition,
required equipment
to
consistently
provide quality ambulance service
in the area for which
he
i s applying, and that the applicant Owns or has access to suitahl'
facilities for maintaining his equipment in a clean and sanitary
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(E) A description of the company's program for maintenance of
the vehicles;
(8) A description of the number and type, frequency and private
line codes of the vehicles' radios;
(9) A description of the locations from which ambulance services
will be offered, noting the hours of operation;
(10) A list, giving the name and description of the training for
each ambulance attendant and driver and a copy of each certificate or
license issued by the State or County establishing qualifications of
such personnel, amended as required during the year by providing the
Permit Officer an updated I i st for any personnel changes;
(II) A description of the company's training and orientation
programs for attendants, dispatchers, and drivers;
(12) A statement of the legal history cf the applicant, including
criminal and civil convictions;
(13) Evidence of insurance. coverage under Section 5.36.380;
(14) The ability of the applicant to provide emergency ainbulance
service within estahl ishf�d re, ponse tinies for each emergency response
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area applied for. twenty-four hours per day. Seven days per week, year
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(15) All service charges aria rate structure of the cov1panv-.
( 1 G ) Whether the service w i l l include advanced I i f e support,
service, and if so:
(a) the number of advanced life support units to be depioyed on
each shift; and
(b) the emergency response zone to receive advanced life support
service; and
(c) the provisions for continuing education of the advanced life
support personnel
(17) An affirmation that the applicant possesses and maintains
currently valid California Highway Patrol Inspection Reports for each
vehicle listed in the application. and submit a copy of the license
issued by the Commissioner of the Califorriu Highway Patrol to
privately owned ambulance companies (in accordance with Section 2501.
California Vehicle Code);
(18) The applicant may be required to submit such other
information as the Permit Officer deems necessary for determination of
compliance with this division.
Section 5.36.070_ Application - Investigation.
Upon receipt of a completed application and the required fee, the
Permit Officer shall make or cause to be ii�ade such investigation to
determine i f
(a) The applicant meets the requirements of this division and of
other applicable laws, ordinance;, and regulations; and
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(b) that the radio in each vehicle is installed, s in good
working order, and is integrated wii.h the existing medical
communications systerns.
Section 5.36.080. Application - issuance.
Within ninety (90) days of receipt of an application, the Permit
Officer shall make a dete,�nination of (1) whether the applicant meets
all requirements of this division; (2) whether the public health,
safety, and welfare require the granting of a permit. In making such
determination, the Permit Officer shall consider, among other things.
the demand and necessity for ambulance service, and the adequacy of
existing service(s); (3) whether the applicant is able to provide the
requested service; (4) whether the applicant has knowingly made a false
statement of fact in such application; (5) whether the applicant has
knowingly failed to disclose facts pertinent to the appiication; and
(6) whether the applicant was previously a holder of a permit issued
under this ordinance which has been revoked or not renewed based on the
provisions of this division. All determinations by the Permit Officer
shall be subject to final approval by the City Council.
Section 5.36.090. Application - Denial.
If it is determined that the applicant does not meet all
requirements within this division, then the Permit Officer shall deny
the application and notify the applicant in writing within ninety (90)
days of the receipt. of the application.
Section 5,36,100, Appeal trom Denial of Issuance.
�Jhpne+ter the Permit Officer denies an application for a permit,
the applicant may request a hearing on the denial at which the
applicant will have the burden of proof. The appeal will be made to
the Board of Supervisors and a hearing scheduled within thirty (30)
days of the applicant's written request for hearing. When the Permit
Officer issues an Ambulance Operator's Permit, the existing service
within toe response zone may file an appeal with the Board of
Supervisors. A hearing on the request shall be scheduled within thirty
(30) days of the written request for an appeal.
Section 5.36.110. Decisions: i= ina 1 i ty
The decision of the Permit Officer rendered pursuant to this
Chapter shall be final, unless appealed to the Board of Supervisors
within thirty (30) days after such decision is rendered in writing, and
notice of the same is given to the applicant by certified mail.
Section 5.36.120. Term.
Permits shall continue unless suspended, revoked or terminated
for cause.
Section 5.36.130. Application - Change of Data.
The applicant and p�rmittoe shall report to the Permit Officer
any change in data required in Section 5.36.060 within ten (10) days of
the effective Baty of the change, except that any change in the data
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required in Section 5.36.060, subdivision (a)(1) and subdivision
(a)(17) shall be reported immediately.
Section 5.36.140. Transfer of Permits.
No permit shall be transferred to another person except upon
prior approval of the Permit Officer. Application for transfer of any
ambulance operator's permit shall be subject to the same terms,
conditions, and requirements as if the application were for an original
permit.
Section 5.36.150, Renewal of Permit.
Applicants for renewal of an ambulance operator's permit under
this division shall annually file with the Permit Officer an
application in writing on a form furnished by the Permit Officer, which
shall include information required in Section 5.36.060. The
application for renewal shall be accompanied by a renewal fee.
Section 5.36.160. Fees.
The Board of Supervisors shall set the fees by resolution. The
fees shall not exceed the reasonable costs of administering and
enforcing this ordinance as determined by the Board of Supervisors.
PERSONNEL STANDARDS
Section 5.36.170. Or• i ver and Attendants.
(a) Any ambulance or driver utilized by a permittee
shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age; shall be trained and
competent in the proper use of all emergency ambulance equ i piiiF,n t ; sha 1 s
hold current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician [-
Ambulance (EbIT-IA); and shall demonstrate compliance with all
applicable State laws and regulations.
(b) Certificate required. Every ambulance driver and
attendant utilized by a permittee shall hold a certificate from the
Permit Officer indicating compliance with the requirements of this
section. A temporary certificate may be issued pending confirmation of
all personnel requirements.
(c) Application. Applications for Such certificate shall be in
the form required by the Permit Officer and shall be accompanied by the
fee established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(d) Denial, Suspension or Revocation. Certificate niay be
denied, suspended or revoked by the Permit Officer if he finds, after
an informal hearing, that the applicant does not comply with the
requirements of this section.
(e) Criminal Investigations. All applicants for ambulance
driver/attendant certification must undergo a complete criminal history
record check prior to issuance of a permanent certificate.
(f) Term The certificate shall remain in effect for no more
than two (2) years, with an expiration date to correspond to the
applicant's EMT -IA or EMT -P certificate.
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Section 5.36.180. Uniform and Appearance.
Each person providing ambulance service subject to permit under
this division shall staff each ambulance with appropriate personnel who
shall wear clean uniforms, be neat and comply with the reoui rements
of this division.
Section 5.36,190. Dispatchers.
Each person providing ambulance service subject to permit under
this division sw,11 assign at least one person or an agency to be
responsible for receiving calls and dispatching ambulances and shall
provide such dispatch services on a twenty four (24) hour day basis and
shall train the dispatcher in accordance with a curriculum developed by
the Permit Officer to radio operation and protocols and to the
emergency response zones.
Section 5.36.200. Identification.
Each person providing ambulance service subject to permit under
this division shall wear while on duty an identification badge issued
by the County Permit Officer that is cleanly visible to the public.
The badge shall identify the training and certification status of the
attendant or driver. The badge shall be turned back to the Permit
Officer in the event of changes of inforniation on the badge.
Section 5.36.210. Response.
The on -duty ambulance driver and attendant responding to
emergency calls shall be within the zarje of response on a twenty-four
(24) hour basis.
Section 5.36.220. Exemption.
An ambulance driver or ambulance attendant who is a California
licensed physician, Mobile Intensive Care Nurse, Authorized Registered
Nurse, or ENT -P with certification by the EHS Nedical Director shall be
exempt from the emergency medical training requirement set forth in
Section 5.36.170.
VEHICLE COMPLIANCE
Section 5.36.230. Required.
Every emergency ambulance shall carry a valid California Highway
Patrol Inspection Permit authorizing the use of the vehicles as an
ambulance.
Section 5.36.240. Inspection.
The ambulance provider shall allow the Permit Officer or designee
to inspect, on a pre -announced or unannounced basis all ambulances
used to provide ambulance service. The inspections should be held,
whenever possible, during normal business hours. The purpose of such
inspections may include, but shall not be limited to, determining if:
(1) the ambulance is properly maintained and equipped for the
provision of ambulance service;
(2) the description of the ambulance, required by Section
5.36.060 is accurate;
(3) the ambulance contains radios and that the radios are in
good working order and that the radios are compatible with the
emergency medical communications system.
PE'.AIT SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
Section 5.36.250. Authority.
The Permit Officer may suspend or revoke an ambulance operator's
permit for failure to comply and maintain compliance with, or for
violation of, any applicable provisions. standard or requirements of
state law or regulation. of this division, or of any regulations
promulgated hereunder. Additionally, the Permit Officer may suspend or
revoke a permit if ( I ) the Qernittee fails to make and retain records
showing its dispatch operations, or fails to make such records
available for inspection by the Permit Officer or his designee; or (2)
the permittee accepts an emergency call when it is either unable or
unwilling to provide the requested service or fails to inform the
person requesting such service of any delay and fails to obtain consent
of such person before causing an ambulance to respond from a location
more distant than the one to which the request was directed.
Suspension is not a condition precedent to revocation.
Section 5.36.260. Notice Issuance.
Before suspension or revocation, the Pecmi t Officer shall give
written notice to the permittee specifying why such action is
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contemplated and giving the permittee a reasonable period of tine (not
less than seven (7) nor more than fifteen (1I) days) to comply with the
provisions in question or to show cause against suspension or
revocation and settine a date for hearing thereon.
Section 5,36.210, Hearing.
At the hearing, the Permit Officer has the burden of proof and
may present evidence as to why such action should be taken and to
answer the evidence presented by the permittee.
Section 5.36.280. Emergency Action.
The permit Officer may reduce the period of time for compliance
under a suspension or revocation notice to no less than twenty four
(24) hours and set the matter for hearing immediately upon expiration
of said period when the Permit Officer makes written preliminary
findings that such action is necessary to protect the public health,
safety and welfare. When, as a result of such an emergency proceeding,
a permit is suspended or revoked, the permittee may request an
additional hearing at which the permittee will have the burden of
establishing renewed compliance justifying reinstatement of the
permit. Such additional hearing will be commenced within five (5) days
of the permittee's request. The request for, or the scheduling of, an
additional hearing shall not stay operation of the suspension or
revocation order.
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Section 5.36.290. Evidence.
In hearings conducted pursuant to this Chapter, evidence must be
relevant, noncumulative, and of such nature as responsible persons are
accustomed to rely on in the conduct of serious affairs. So far as
practicable, the hearing shall be conducted under Section 11513 of the
Government Code and witnesses may be examined under Section 776 of the
Evidence Code.
Section 5.36.300. Hearing Officer.
Hearings conducted pursuant to this Chapter shall be conducted
before a hearing officer designated by M, County Administrator. The
hearing officer may issue subpoenas for the production of documents or
the attendance of witnesses. The hearing officer shall determine
whether oral evidence at the hearing shall be recorded by a court
reporter. At the conclusion of said hearings, the hearing officer
shall promptly prepare a written summary of the evidence and proposed
findings and conclusions for consideration by the Permit Officer. The
parties all equally bear the expense of the hearing officer and the
cost of the hearing. Each party shall bear its own expenses.
Section 5.36.310. Decision.
The Permit Officer shall issue a written decision within thirty
(30) days after conclusion of the hearing.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Section 5.36.320. General Requirements.
When responding to an emergency call or operating "Code 3". the
ambulance driver shall ensure by his action or his company's dispatcher
that the radio is activated, that the appropriate designated dispatch
center is notified, that the unit is responding to an emergency call or
operating "Code 3". When the unit is responding to a County dispatched
call, the unit shall comply with all orders and directions given by the
designated dispatch center.
Section 5.36.330. Level of Response.
An Advanced Life Support Unit shall be the primary unit
dispatched to all emergency calls to treat and transport the sick,
injured, and disabled person or persons and shall be staffed by a
minimum of one (1) Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic and one (I)
Emergency Medical Technician (IA). Should an Advanced Life Support
Unit not be available, a Basic Life Support Unit shall be dispatched
and shall be staffed with a minimum of two (2) Emergency Medical
Technicians ([A).
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Section 5.36.340. Preparation of Zone Lists_
The Permit Officer shall prepare and keep up-to-date the
emergency response zone lists. The Permit Officer shall include on the
list for each emergency response zone the ambulance service provider
who has possession of a valid emergency ambulance service permit with
the County as well as the ambulance service providers who will provide
back-up emergency ambulance service for that zone.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 5.36.350. Renewal of Permits.
Renewal of an ambulance operator's permit and an emergency
service permit shall require conformance with all requirements of this
division as upon issuance of an initial permit. Nothing in this
division shall be construed as requiring the granting of a permit upon
expiration of a previous permit, and the burden of proof respecting
compliance with all the requirements for a period, and of entitlement
of a permit shall remain at all times with the applicant for renewal.
Section 5.36,360. Advertising.
No ambulance service permittee under this division shall
announce, advertise, offer, or in any way claim that:
(1) it provides emergency ambulance service unless it possesses
a current, valid, emergency ambulance service permit for the emergency
response zones where it is claiming to provide such service; or
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(2) it pr -)vides advance life suppor , services unless it is r,ua 1 ly
provides such service, in those zones for which it has a permit.
Secticn 5.36.370. kdoption by Local Jurisdictions.
Upon adoption of this ordinance by a city, the County Permit
Officer shall have enforcement powers within the city.
Section 5.36.384, Liability Insurance.
The permittee shall obtain and keep in force during the term of
said permit, a policy of insurance and in such form as the City's Risk
Manager may deem proper, executed by an insurance company approved by
the Risk Manager, whereby the owner and the driver of each of the
vehicles described in said permit are insured against liability for
damage to property and for injury to or death of any person as a result
of the ownership, operation or other use thereof, the minimum liability
limits upon each such vehicle being as adopted from time to time by
resolution of the City Council.
Such policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement naming the
City as an additional insured. and under which it is stipulated that
the City is indemnified and held harmless from and against all costs,
expenses, and liability arisiny out of, or based upon any and all
property damage, or damages for personal injuries, including death,
which results or is claimed to have resulted from any act or omission
on the part of ambulance operator or ambulance operator's agents or
employees.
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In addition to the additional named insured endorsement on
ambulance operator's policy of insurance, said insurance policy shall
be endorsed to include the following language:
"Such insurance as is afforded by the endorsement for the
Additional Insured's shall apply as primary insurance. Any other
insurance maintained by the City of Lodi or its officers and
employees shall be excess only and not contributing with the
coinsurance afforded by this endorsement."
Such policy of insurance shall contain an endorsement providing
that said policy will not be cancelled until notice in writing shall
have been given to the City of Lodi. addressed in care of the City's
Risk Manager, City Hall, Lodi. California at least ten days immediately
prior to the time such cancellation shall become effective. A
duplicate or certificate of said public liability and property damage
insurance containing the above -stated required endorsements shall be
delivered to the Risk Manager within ten (10) days after the issuance
and renewal of said policy.
Section 5.35.390. Financial.Besponsibility.
(1) An ambulance provider shall annually submit to the Permit
Officer, within ninety (90) days of the close of each business year, a
financial statement of its business activities, prepared by a Certified
Public Accountant. Renewa? of a permit is contingent upon submission
of a financial statement within the groper• time frames.
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(2) An ambulance provider shall provide the Fermit Officer with
information in reference to any pending action or unpaid or
liens against the provider, and the notice of the transactions or acts
giving rise to said judgments or liens. The ambulance provider shall
notify the Permit Officer in writing of said actions within cine (1)
week of the notification from the levying agency. The r,poo cd
information will be reviewed by the Permit Officer who will make a
determination regarding the effect this information will have on the
agency's ability to provide continuous service in accordance with
Section 5.35.050(a)(14).
Section 5.36,400. Unauthorized Response.
No ambulance service permittee under this division shali cause or
allow its ambulance to respond to a location without first receiving a
specific request for such service at that location.
Ambulance service permittees shall cooperate with the Permit
Officer, or designee, in any investigation of possible violations of
this section and shall make all dispatch logs and similar dispatch
records available for inspection and copying at reasonable times at the
permittee's regular place of business.
Section 5.35.410. Pesnnge
(1) When responding to a public dispatched emergency call or a
private emergency call, the ambulance provider shall comply with
the request of the patient, the on -scene paramedic or law
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enforcement officer regarding transportation of the injured or
i 11 party( ies) .
(2) Ambulance response (Code I, II, III) to private calls must
be consistent with the medical condition or injuries stated in
the request for help.
Section 5.36.420. Regulation.
The Permit Officer shall make necessary and reasonable rules and
regulations covering ambulance service operation, ambulance transport
equipment, ambulance personnel, and standards of dispatch for the
effective and reasonable administration of this division. Prior to
adoption, said regulations shall be submitted to the Emergency Medical
Care Committee for their comments prior to adoption.
Section 5.36.430. Rates.
The Board of Supervisors may set by resolution the rates that
ambulance providers may charge for providing services under this
ambulance ordinance.
SECTION 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in confiict
herewith are repealed insofar as such conflict may exist.
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SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be published one time in the "Lodi
News Sentinel". a daily newspaper of general circulation printed and
published in the City of Lodi and shall be in force and tike effect
thirty days from and after its passage and approval.
Approved this day of 1992
JAMS W. PINKERTON, JN.
Mayor
Attest:
ALICE t1, RZ TWHc
City Clerk
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State of California
County of San Joaquin. ss.
I, Alice N. Reimche, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify
that Ordinance No.1542 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Counci'r of the City of Lodi held January 15, 1992 and was thereafter
passed, adc,pted and ordered to print at an adjourned regular meeting of
said Council held , 1992 by the following vote:
Ayes:
Council
Members -
Roes:
Council
Members -
Absent:
Council
Members -
Abstain:
Council
Members -
I further certify that Frdinance No. 1542 was approved and signed by
the Mayor on the date of its passage and the same has been published
pursuant to law.
ALICE M. REIHCHE
City Clerk
Approved as to Form
BOBBY W. NcHATT
City Attorney
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