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ORDINANCE NO. 1542
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 5.36 OF THE LOO1 MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING THE USE AND OPERATION 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 Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 5.36 is hereby repealed in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:
Enact formal policies and regulations for licensing and
regulating the operation of ambulances;
Protect the public by assuring that ambulances operate safely;
Protect the public from unsafe and unsanitary operation of
ambulances;
A1 low for adequate emergency ambulance service and non-emergency
ambulance services in all areas of the County; and
Allow for the orderly and lawful operation of a local emergency
medical services system pursuant to the provisions of Health and
Safety Code Section 1797 et seq.
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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 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 5.36.030. Definitions. Unless otherwise specifically
provided or required by the context, the following terms shall have the B
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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.
6. "Ambulance attendant'' means a person who is minimally
certified as an Emergency Medical Technician I - Ambulance (EMT-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 (EMT-IA).
0. "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 otherwise, 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.
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H. "Code I, 11, and 111" calls mean as follows:
"City" means the City of Lodi.
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1) "Code I means routine or scheduled transport(
patient between facilities or to a facility for
(non-emergency) treatment.
2) "Code 11" means an emergency where time is c
requiring immediate response by the ambulance pr
without red light and siren.
3) "Code 111" means an emergency where time is c
requiring immediate response with red light and sir
I. "Designated dispatch center" means a dispatch
designated by the County for dispatch within a zone(s) for e
ambulance service.
J. "Dry run" means any ambulance response made as a r
any emergency call whereupon after responding to said call it
that no ambulance is needed.
K. "Emergency call" means a request for an ambul
transport or assist persons in apparent sudden need of
attention; or, in medical emergency, as determined by a physi
transport blood, or any therapeutic device, accessory to such
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 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 San 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) shal'
operate, conduct, maintain or otherwise engage in or advert.
or profess to engage in the ambulance service unless the pel
(and is entitled to hold) a currently valid ambulance ,
permit. No permit is required for the delivery of persons picked up
outside the City boundaries that transport into the City.
I furnish,
ise, offer
*son holds
operator's
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.
(a) Each applicant who desires an ambulance operator's permit shall
submit the following data:
Application - Required Data.
(1) 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 each ambulance, including: the make,
model, year of manufacture, vehicle identification number, current
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State license number, the length of time the vehicle has been in use;
and the color scheme, insignia, name monogram and other distinguishing
characteristics of the vehicle;
(6) 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;
(9) A description of the locations from which ambulance services
will be offered, noting the hours of operation;
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(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 applicant, including
criminal and civil convictions;
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(14) The ability of the applicant to provide emergency ambulance
service within established response times for each emergency response
Evidence of insurance coverage under Section 5.36.380;
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area applied for, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per WE
round;
(15) All service charges and rate structure of the companj
(16) Whether the service will include advanced life
service, and if so:
(a)
each shift; and
(b)
service; and
(c)
support personnel
the number of advanced life support units to be def
the emergency response zone to receive advanced lifc
the provisions for continuing education of the advai
(17) An affirmation that the applicant possesses and I
currently valid California Highway Patrol Inspection Reports
vehicle listed in the application, and submit a copy of the
issued by the Commissioner of the California Highway P(
privately owned ambulance companies (in accordance with Sect.
California Vehicle Code);
(18) The applicant may be required to submit su
information as the Permit Officer deems necessary for determination of
compl iance 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 made such investigation to
determine if:
(a) The applicant meets the requirements of this division and of
other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations; and
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(b) that the radio in each vehicle is installed, is in good
working order, and is integrated with the existing medical
communi cations sys terns.
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); (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 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.
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Section 5.36.100. Appeal from Denial of Issuance.
Whenever the Permit Officer denies an application for a
the applicant may request a hearing on the denial at wl
applicant will have the burden of proof. The appeal will be
the Board of Supervisors and a hearing scheduled within thi
days of the applicant's written request for hearing. When tb
Officer issues an Ambulance Operator's Permit, the existing
within the response zone may file an appeal with the I
Supervisors. A hearing on the request shall be scheduled with.
(30) days of the written request for an appeal.
Section 5.36.110. Decisions: Finality.
The decision of the Permit Officer rendered pursuant
Chapter shall be final, unless appealed to the Board of Sul
within thirty (30) days after such decision is rendered in wri,
notice of the same is given to the applicant by certified mail.
Section 5.36.120. Term.
Permits shall continue unless suspended, revoked or ts
for cause.
Section 5.36.130. Application - Change of Data.
The applicant and permittee shall report to the Permit Officer
any change in data required in Section 5.36.060 within ten (10) days of
the effective date of the change, except that any change in the data
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required in Section 5.36.060, subdivision (a)(l) 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
perm i t .
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. Driver and Attendants.
(a) Any ambulance attendant or driver utilized by a permittee
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shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age; shall be trair
competent in the proper use of all emergency ambulance equipment
hold current certification as an Emergency Medical Technic
Ambulance (EMT-IA); and shall demonstrate compliance wii
applicable State laws and regulations.
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(b) Certificate required. Every ambulance drivt
attendant utilized by a permittee shall hold a certificate fi
Permit Officer indicating compliance with the requirements (
section. A temporary certificate may be issued pending confirma
all personnel requirements.
(c) Application. Applications for such certificate shal
the form required by the Permit Officer and shall be accompaniec
fee established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(d) Denial, Suspension or Revocation. Certificate
denied, suspended or revoked by the Permit Officer if he finds
an informal hearing, that the applicant does not comply w
requirements of this section.
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(e) Criminal Investigations. All applicants for ar
driver/attendant certification must undergo a complete criminal
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 requirements
of this division.
Section 5.36.190. Dispatchers.
Each person providing ambulance service subject to permit under
this division shall 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.
Sect ion 5.36 .ZOO. Identi f i cation.
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 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 ambulance driver and attendant responding to
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emergency calls shall be within the zone of response on a tr
(24) hour basis. D
Section 5.36.220. Exemption.
An ambulance driver or ambulance attendant who is a (
licensed physician, Mobile Intensive Care Nurse, Authorized I:
Nurse, or EMT-P with certification by the EMS Medical Director
exempt from the emergency medical training requirement set
Section 5.36.170,
VEHICLE COMPLIANCE
Section 5.36.230. Required.
Every emergency ambulance shall carry a valid Californ.
Patrol Inspection Permit authorizing the use of the vehic'
ambulance.
Section 5.36.240. Inspection.
The ambulance provider shall allow the Permit Officer 0'
to inspect, on a pre-announced or unannounced basis all
used to provide ambulance service. The inspections should
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;
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(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.
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 may suspend or
revoke a permit if (1) the permittee 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 Permit 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 tilllc irlut
less than seven (7) nor more than fifteen (15) days) to comply with the
provisions in question or to show cause against suspension or
revocation and setting a date for hearing thereon.
Section 5.36.270. 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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5.36.290. Evidence.
1 hearings conducted pursuant to this Chapter, evidence must be
:, noncumulative, and of such nature as responsible persons are
ned to rely on in the conduct of serious affairs. So far as
ible, 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 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 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
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parties all equally bear the expense of the hearing officer and the
cost of the hearing.
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'findings and conclusions for consideration by the Permit Officer.
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.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sect ion 5.36.320. General Requirements.
When responding to an emergency call or operating "Code 3
ambulance driver shall ensure by his action or his company's disp
that the radio is activated, that the appropriate designated di
center is notified, that the unit is responding to an emergency c
operating "Code 3". When the unit is responding to a County disp
call, the unit shall comply with all orders and directions given
designated dispatch center.
Section 5.36.330. Level of Response.
An Advanced Life Support Unit shall be the primary
dispatched to all emergency calls to treat and transport the
injured, and disabled person or persons and shall be staffed
minimum of one (1) Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic and a
Emergency Medical Technician (IA). Should an Advanced Life I
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 (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 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 provides advance life support services unless it bLLcuaI ,y
provides such service, in those zones for which it has a permit D
Section 5.36.370. Adoption by local Jurisdictions.
Upon adoption of this ordinance by a city, the Couni t
Officer shall have enforcement powers within the city.
Section 5.36.380. Liabi 1 i ty 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 arising 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 5.36.390. Financial Responsibility.
(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. Renewal of a permit is contingent upon submission
of a financial statement within the proper time frames.
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(2) An ambulance provider shall provide the Permit Officc
information in reference to any pending action or unpaid judgmr
liens against the provider, and the notice of the transactions I
giving rise to said judgments or liens. The ambulance provide)
notify the Permit Officer in writing of said actions within (
week of the notification from the levying agency. The r
information will be reviewed by the Permit Officer who will
determination regarding the effect this information will have
agency's ability to provide continuous service in accordanc
Section 5.36.060( a)( 14).
Section 5.36.400. Unauthorized Response.
No ambulance service permittee under this division shall c
allow its ambulance to respond to a location without first rece
specific request for such service at that location.
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Ambulance service permittees shall cooperate with the
Officer, or designee, in any investigation of possible violat
this section and shall make all dispatch logs and similar c
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 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
ill party(ies).
(2) Ambulance response (Code I, 11, 111) 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 Supervi ors may et 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 conflict
herewith are repealed insofar as such conflict may exist.
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SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be published one time in the
News Sentinel", a daily newspaper of general circulation printi
published in the City of Lodi and shall be in force and take
thirty days from and after its passage and approval.
Attest:
// JmES W. PINKERTON, JR. k,,
Mayor
State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
I, Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby cer
that Ordinance No.1542 was introduced at a regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Lodi held January 15, 1992 and was thereafl
passed, adopted and ordered to print at an adjourned regular meet:.., _.
said Council held February 5, 1992 by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes : Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain : Council Members - None
Council Members - Hinchman, Pennino, Sieglock,
Snider and Pinkerton (Mayor)
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I further certify that Ordinance No. 1542 was approved and signed by
the Mayor on the date of its passage and the same has been published
pursuant to law.
Approved as to Form
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
City Attorney
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