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AGENDA TITLE: Adoption of Ordinance No. 1542 entitled. "An Ordinance of the Lodi
City Council Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 5.36 of the Lodi
Municipal Code Regulating the Use and Operation of Ambulances Upon
the Public Streets Within the City of X00"
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
February 5, 1992
City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Following reading by title, it would be appropriate for the
City Council to adopt Ordinance No. 1542.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Ordinance No. 1542 entitled, "An Ordinance of the Lodi City
Council Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 5.36 of the Lodi
Municipal Code Regulating the Use and Operation of
Ambulances Upon the Public Streets Within the City of Lodi"
was introduced at the regular meeting of the Lodi City Council held January 15, 1992.
Pursuant to State statute, ordinances may be adopted five days after their
introduction following reading by title.
This Ordinance has been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
FUNDING: None required.
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Alice M. ti'lea)
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 1542
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 5.36 OF THE LODI MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING THE USE AND OPERAT;ON OF AMBULANCES UPON
THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF LODI
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 5.36 is hereby repealed in
its entirety and a new Chapter 5.36 is hereby reenacted to read in full
as follows:
Chapter 5.36
Regulating the Use and Operation of Ambulances
Upon the Public Streets Within the City of Lodi
Section 5.36.010. Purpose. The purpose of this division is to:
(1) Enact formal policies and regulations for licensing and
regulatiny 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 emeraency ambulance service and non -emergency
ambulance services in all areas of the County; and
(5) Allow for the orderly arra lawful operation of a local emergency
medical services systf•r„ ,�ursuartt to the provisions. of Health and
Safety Code Section 7 et .eq
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Section 5.36.020. Exemptions .
(1) This division shall not apply:
(a) to vehicles operated as ambulances and to persons engaged in
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 of 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 ars inlividual. in need of emergency
medical care when no ambulance with an appropriate ambulance service
permit is a,tailab'P and such transportation is required immediately for
the preservation of life or to avoid substantial impairment of the
person to be transported.
Section 5.35.030, Definitions. Unless otherwise specifically
provided or required by the context, the following terms shall nave 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 (ENT-IA)
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 (MT-(A).
D. "Ambularsce 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 otherwise, of transporting one or more persons by
ambulance on or in any of the streets, roads, highways, alleys, or 6ny
public way or place in this County.
G. "City" means the City of Lodi,
H. "Code f, i l , dnd 1 !1" calls i;le,in as Tollows:
1) "Code I means routine or scheduled transportation of
patient between facilities or to a facility for normal
(non -emergency) treatment.
2) "Code II" means an emergency where time is critical,
requiring immediate response by the ambulance providers,
without red light and siren.
3) "Code III" means an emergency where time is critical,
requiring immediate 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 as 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 (EFT -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 ar,
individual trained and certified in advanced life 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 additional requirements as
the San Joaquin County EMS Agency may adopt.
N. "Emergency response zones" means the areas shown on the map
entitled "Emergency Response Zones of Sari Joaquin County" on file in
the office of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Board, and as it may be
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, regardless 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. "Non -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 directly from a private party for services.
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PERMITS
Section 5.36.040. Permit Required.
No person (either as owner, agency 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 operator's
permit. No permit is required for the delivery of persons picked up
outside the City boundaries that transport into the City.
Section 5.36.050. Application - Forms.
Each application for an ambulance operator's permit shall be made
upon forms prescribed by the Permit Officer.
Section 5.36.060. Application - Required Data.
(a) Each applicant who desires an ambulance operator's permit shall
submit the following data:
(1) The names and aduresses 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 applican? Kas engaged, does, or
proposes to engage in ambulance service;
(4) A financial statement for the previous fiscal year, prepared
by a Certified Public Accot,n Ldn r ;
(5) A description of Goch iribuldnce, including: the make.
model, year of sianut acture, vehicle identif ic:,7tion numher, current
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State license number, the length of time the vehicle has been in use;
and the color scheme, insi;nia, name monogram and other distinguishing
characteristics of the vehicle;
(G) A statement that the applicant owns or has under his
control, in good mechanical condition. required equipment to
consistently provide quality ambulance service in the area for which he
is applying, and that the applicant owns or has access to suitable
facilities for maintaining his equipment in a clean and sanitary
condition.
(7) 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;
(g) 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 list for any personnel changes;
(11) A description of the company's training and orientation
programs for attendants, dispatchers, and drivers;
(12) A statement of the legal history of the W l icant, including
criminal and civil convictions;
(13) Evidence of insurance coverage under Section 5.30,380;
(14) The ability of the applicant to provide eniergkf ncy ambulance
a service within r(,,posse times for each esoer (jency r espor1s8
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area applied for, twenty-four hours per day, seven cays per week, year
round;
(15) All service charges and rate structure of the company;
(16) Uhether the service will include advanced life support
service, and if so:
(a) the numoer of ad%anted life support units to be deployed 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 or the license
issued by the Commissioner of the California 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 cau-e to be made such investigation to
determine if:
(a) The applicant n:eets the reg0renwnts of this division and of
other applicable laws, ordinanc(--�, arra requIations; and
(b) that the radio in each vehicle is installed, is in good
working order, and is integrated with the existing medical
cormun i cations systems.
Section 5,36,080. Application - Issuance—
Within ninety (90) days of receipt of an application. the Permit
Officer shall make a determination 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)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 application; 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 suuject 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 app Iic,+tion and no the sIppc,,nt in wr ting within ninety (90)
days of the receipt of the app i ic.a t ioi7.
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Section 5.36.100. AnpeaI from Denial of issuance.
Whenever the Permit Officer denies an application for a permit,
the applicant may request a hearing on the denial at which the
applicant will have +he burdr,n of proof. The appeal will be made to
the Beard 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 the 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: Finality.
The decision of the Permit Officer rendered pursuant to this
Chapter shall be final, unless appealed to the Board of Supervisors
within Chirty (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 - Channe of Data.
The applicant and permittee shall report to the Permit Officer
any chanoo in data required in Section 5.'5.060 tigivhin ten (10) days of
the effective &t.e (4 Ui(., chantpe, excE°pt that m)y change i,n the data
required in Section 5,35,060, suhdi%,is, ion (a)(]) and subdivision
(a)(17) sera)) be reportrd immediately.
Section 5.36 , 10. Transfer of Permits.
No permit shall be transferred yo another person t?xce[)t upon
prior approval of the Permit Officer. Application tor, transfer of any
ambulance operator's permit shall be surD ect to the sante corms,
conditions, and requirements as if the application were for an original
permit.
Section 5.36.150. Renewal of Permit.
Applicants for renewal of an ambuiance 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. Fea
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.
PERSOUP1EL STMIDARDS
Section 5.36.170. [giver and Attendants.
(a) Any anibul,tice attendlmt or driver �itiIized by a permittee
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shall be at least eighteen (18) years car age; shall be rained and
competent in the prcper rise of all ei^ergpncy ambulance equi�wenfl; shall
hold current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician f-
Ambu)ance MIIT-IA); and shall demnnstrate compliance with all
applicable State laws and regulations.
(b) Certificate required. Every ambulance driver and
attendant utilized by �� permittee shall hold a certificate from the
Permit Officer indicaLing 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 acconl[)(Inied by the
fee established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(d) Denial, Suspension or Revocation. Certificate may 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) Criminai 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 cern; icatc.
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Section 5,36,180. Uniform and Appearance.
Each per•sov providing ambulance service sub jec t to Permit, under
this divisioss shall staff each ambulance with appropriate personnel who
shall wear clean uniforms, be neat and comply with the ronuireims nts
of this division.
Section 5,36A90, Dispatchers.
Each person providing ambulance service subject to permrt under
this division shall assign at least one person or an agency to be
respcnsible 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 �Qpty Perr t Officer that is clearly 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 information on the badge.
Section 5.36.210.� Response.
The on -duty arnt)uiance driver arra attendant responding to
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emergency calls shall be within thr.- ..orie of response on :: twenty-four
(2¢) hour basis.
Section 5.36.220. Exemption.
An ambulance driver or amhulancv attendant who is a Cdlifornia
licensed physician, Mobile Intensive Care Ntjr,;e, Authorized Pegistered
Nurse. or EMIT -P with certification by the EMS r•ledical Director shall be
exempt from the emergency medical training requirement set forth in
Section 5.36.170,
VEHICLE COMPLIAECE
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 a I I ambulances
used to provide ambulance service. The inspections should be held,
whenever possible, during nor~7al 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, rec:uired by Section
accurate;
the ambulance contains radios and that the radios are in
good working order and that the rtidin,> are compatible with the
emergency medical communications system.
PERMIT 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 nay SUS pend or
revoke a permit if (1) the permittee fails to make a.nd retain records
showing its dispatch operat 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
ssuance:
Before suspens ion or revocation, tht- f e)-foi t Officer icer shat l give
written notice to the perm ttee ;peciIyin9 why such Oct ion is
contemplated and
giving the
pert.;ittee a reasonable period of rime
(not
less than seven
(3) nor more
than fifteen (15) days) to comply with
the
provisions in
question of
to show cause against suspen sior,
or
revocation and Settinc a date for hearing thercon.
Section 5.36.270. Hearinn.
At the hearing, the Permit Officer has the burden of proof and
may present evidence as to why such action should be takan Lind 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.
Section 5.36.290. Evidence.
In.hearings conducted pursuant to thi, 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 i a r as
practicable, the hearing shall be conducted under Section 11:13 of the
Government Code and witnesses may be examinee! under Section 71b 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 the 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 ut 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 i 4s own expenses.
Section 5.36.310. Decision.
The Permit Officer shall issue a written decision within thirty
(30j days after conclusion of the hearing.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Section 5.36.320. General RequSrement;,
When responding to an emergency co ii 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 �r 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 end shall be staffed by a
minimum of one (1) Emergency Medical Tec�i�nician/Paramedic and one (1)
Emergency Medical Technician ( W . Should an Advanced Life Support
Unit not be available, a Basic Life Support Unit shall be dispatched
and shall be svaffed with a minimum of two (2) Emergency M-edical
Technicians (IA).
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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 ;Qrvice 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. t1othing in this
division shall be construed as requiring the granting of a permit upon
expiration of a previous permit, and the burden of prcof 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. Advertisin
No ambulance service permittee under this division shall
announce, advertis offer, or in any way claim that:
(l) it provides emergency ambulance service unless it possesses
a current, va 1 id, emergency arnbu lance Service permit for• the emergency
resQcnse zone, where it is claiming to provide such servicc; or
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(2) it provides advance life support services un ies : It dctUd i fy
provides such service, i n those zones for which it ha: a permit.
Section 5.36.370. Adoption by Local Jurisdictions.
Upon adoption of this ordinance by j city, the County Permit
Officer shall have enforcement powers within the city.
Section 5.36.380. L i a b "y 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
Cdamage to property and for injury to or death of any person as a result
of the ownership, operation or other use thereof, the minimur„ liability
limits upon each such vehicle being as adapted from time to time by
resolution of the City Council.
Such policy of insurance shah 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 arising out of, or based upon any and a I I
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'; agents or
emp 1oyee: .
'^ 1 n addition to the additional named insured endorsewent on
mnbulance operator's policy of insurance, said insurance policy shall
be endorsed to include the following iangua,e:
"Such insurance as is afforded by the endorsoment for the
Additional Insured's shall apply as pt-imary insurance. Nny 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 wi,itinn shall
have been given tc the City of Lodi, addressed in care of the City's
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Risk Manager, City Hall, Lodi, California at least ten days iMmediately
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prior to the time such cancellation shall beconte effective. A
duplicate or certificate of said public liability and property d.3mage
insurance containing the above -stated required endorsements shall be
delivered to the Risk Nanaaer within ten (10) days after the issuance
and renewal of said policy.
Section 5.36.390. Financial Responsibility
(1) An ambulance provider stall annuolly submit to thr Permit
Officer, within ninety (90) days of the close of each business year, a
finanrial stateirent of its business lctivities, PreP(1r'0d by a Certified
Public )Kcountl-iiit, Renewal of 3 rur„nt 1, contingent, upon si:hmission
of r) fln{lnc] )l St7t.("i£'(:t 1Y1lhm the t ipzo, frames.
(2) An ambulance provider shall provide the Permit Of: icer with
information in reference to any pending action or unpaid ,udg.nents or
liens against the provider, and the notice of the transactions nr tcts
giving rise to said judgments or liens. The ambulance provider. ;hall
notify the Permit Officer in writing of said actions within one '10
week of the notification f rorn the levy irig Agp-ncy. Thf- rPp.orted
information will be reviewed by the Permit Officer who ke a
determination regarding the effect this in Corrn,3t ions w: i 1 hove cert the
agency's ability to provide continuous service in JCCorC]on((; w)t.h
Section 5.36.060(a)(14).
Section 5.36.400, Unauthorized Response.
No ambulance service permittee under this division shall e or
allow its ambulance to respond to a location without firs( re ceivina
specific request for such service at that location.
Ambulance service permittees shat, cnc,ei6te 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 5.36.410. Response•
(1) When responding to a public dispatched emergency call or a
private emergency ca 1 i , the aftibu latfce Prov ider sha i 1 r.omply with
the request of tht, patient, the on-scenp paraim-dic or liw
enforcement officer regarding transportation of the injured .or
ill party( ies),
(2) Ambulance response (Code I, It, !II) 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 Comms ttee 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. A11 ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are repealed insofar os such conflict nay exist.
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SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be published one time in the "todi
News Sentinel", a daily newspaper of general circulation printed and
published in the City of Lodi and shall be in force and take effect
thirty days from and after its passage and approval.
Approved til is 5th day of February).
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Mayor
Attest:
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AE.ICE M. R IMCHE
City Clerk
State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
I, Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk of the City of Lodi. do hereby certify
that Ordinance No.1542 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Lodi held January 15, 1992 and was thereafter
passed, adopted and ordered to print at an adjourned regular meeting of
said Council held February 5, 1992 by the following vote:
Ayes:
Council
Members
- Hinchman, Pennino. Sieglock,
Snider and Pinkerton (Mayor)
Noes:
Council
Members
- None
Absent:
Council
Members
- None
Abstain:
Council
Members
- None
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I further certify that Ordinance fro. 1542 was approved and signed by
the Mayor on the date of its passage and the same has been published
pursuant to law.
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ALICE M. RE PICHE
Approved as t o Form City Clerk
BOBBY W. McNATT
City Attorney
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