Resolution No. 82851
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RESOLUTION NO. 8285
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN AUTOMATIC AID/INITIAL ACTION AGREEMENT FOR FIRE
PROTECTION AND RESCUE SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, the Cities of Los Angeles and Vernon (collectively
the "Cities") want to coordinate each jurisdiction's responsibility
concerning the reasonable exchange of emergency fire and rescue
services for responses along or adjacent to the Alameda Corridor
(Alameda Boulevard between Slauson Avenue and 25th Street); and
WHEREAS, the exchange of emergency fire and rescue services
will enhance emergency response times, thereby benefiting the health
and welfare of Vernon's citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Cities desire to enter into an Automatic
Aid/Initial Action Agreement for Fire Protection and Rescue Services
(the "Agreement") memorializing their responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chiefs of the Cities are continuing to
develop the general parameters of the reciprocal exchange which will
be memorialized in Memorandums of Understanding that will be
incorporated into the Agreement upon execution by the Cities; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated September 24, 2003, Bruce V.
Malkenhorst, City Administrator/City Clerk, has recommended that the
Agreement be approved and executed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
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�jand correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves the Automatic Aid/Initial Action Agreement for Fire
Protection and Rescue Services with the City of Los Angeles, a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Agreement for,
and on behalf of, the City of Vernon.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
lauthorizes the Fire Chief to continue discussions regarding the
parameters of the exchange that will be memorialized in memorandums of
Understanding that will be incorporated into the Agreement. Such
additional amendments or attachments will be submitted to the City
Council for approval when completed.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the City Clerk, or his designee, to send five (5) fully
executed Agreements to:
City of Los Angeles Fire Department
Attn. William R. Bamattre, Fire Chief
200 N. Main, City Hall East
Los Angeles, CA 90012
SECTION 6: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this lst day of October, 2003.
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
EONIS C. MAL URG, M yor
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4 I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
5 hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No.
6 8285, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a
7 regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Wednesday, October 1,
8 2003, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of
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EXHIBIT
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AUTOMATIC AID/INITIAL ACTION AGREEMENT
FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND RESCUE SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement provide fire protection and
rescue services within their respective jurisdictional limits; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Vernon Fire Department and the
Los Angeles Fire Department to provide the most expeditious response to suppress
fires and render other emergency assistance; and
WHEREAS, each party is desirous of providing to the other a reasonable
and reciprocal exchange of emergency services on a day -today basis,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these mutual covenants, the
parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Services by Los Angeles
Los Angeles agrees to provide a designated emergency resource
response, as jointly agreed upon by the Fire Chiefs of Vernon and Los Angeles, upon
request by Vernon, to the "Alameda Corridor" along or adjacent to Alameda Boulevard
between Slauson Avenue and 25"' Street, as shown on the attached map, see #1.
2. Dispatch by Los Angeles
Upon receipt by Los Angeles of an alarm to the "Alameda Corridor", which
.borders the jurisdictions of Los Angeles and Vernon, Los Angeles will dispatch its
nearest available and appropriately designated emergency resources to that alarm type
and will notify the Vernon fire dispatcher who, in turn, will dispatch the agreed -upon
emergency resources by Vernon.
3. Services by Vernon
In return for the service to be provided by Los Angeles, Vernon agrees to
provide the appropriate designated emergency resource response, as jointly agreed
upon by the Fire Chiefs of Vernon and Los Angeles, upon request by Los Angeles, to
the "Alameda Corridor".
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4. Dispatch by Vernon
Upon receipt by Vernon of an alarm to "Alameda Corridor", Vernon will
dispatch its nearest available and appropriately designated emergency resources to
that alarm type and will notify the Los Angeles fire dispatcher who, in turn, will dispatch
the agreed -upon emergency resources by Los Angeles.
5. Mutual Benefits
Vernon and Los Angeles intend that this Agreement will coordinate each
jurisdiction's responsibility and provide mutual benefits to both parties. The Fire Chiefs
of Vernon and Los Angeles are hereby authorized to periodically identify and revise any
designated areas or types of response as may be dictated by changing conditions.
6. Administration
Details as to amounts and type of assistance to be dispatched, methods of
dispatching and communications, training programs and procedures, methods of
requesting aid, and the names of persons authorized to send and receive such requests,
together with lists of equipment and personnel which will be utilized, shall be developed by
the Fire Chiefs of Vernon and Los Angeles. Such details shall be recorded in
Memorandums of Understanding which are to be incorporated into this Agreement upon
execution by both Fire Chiefs of Vernon and Los Angeles, see #2, Frequency Sharing
Agreement).;
7. Incident Command
In those instances where either Department arrives before the other
Department, the first -arriving Department will take the necessary action dictated by the
situation. However, it is assumed that the other Department will arrive shortly after the
arrival of the first -arriving Department. Overall command of the incident will be under,a
unified command until or unless the jurisdictional Department can be clearly defined
and then assumed by the jurisdictional Department upon its arrival at the scene. Each
Department's personnel will remain under the command of the highest-ranking officer of
their own Fire Department at the incident.
8. Commitment of Resources
When it is determined that an emergency incident is clearly located in the
other Department's jurisdiction, both parties mutually understand and agree that this
Agreement does not relieve either party from the necessity and obligation of using its
own resources for furnishing fire and rescue services within any part of its own
jurisdiction. The aiding party's response to a request for aid will be dependent upon the
existing emergency conditions within its own jurisdiction and the status of its resources.
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If it is determined that an incident is clearly in the other's jurisdiction, the aiding
Department will be released from the scene as soon as practical. Any personnel and/or
equipment being used in the other's jurisdiction must be able to return to their own
jurisdiction within one hour.
9. No Third -Party Benefit
This Agreement shall not be construed as, or deemed to be, an Agreement
for the benefit of anyone not a party hereto, and anyone who is not a party hereto shall
not have a right of action hereunder for any cause whatsoever.
10. Consideration
No party furnishing aid pursuant to this Agreement shall be entitled to
compensation for services rendered to the requesting agency, it being understood that
the respective covenants contained in this Agreement shall constitute the sole
consideration for such services.
11. Public entity mutual hold harmless clause
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 895.4 et seq. of the California Government....::
Code; each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from all loss or liability
for injury or damage, actual or alleged, to person or property arising out of or resulting from
the indemnifying parry's acts or omissions in the performance of this Agreement.
In the event of third -party loss caused by the negligence, wrongful act or omission of
more than one party, each party hereto shall bear financial responsibility in proportion to its
percentage of fault as may be mutually agreed between them or judicially determined.
The provisions of California Civil Code Section 2778 regarding interpretation of
indemnity agreements are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
12. Term
This Agreement shall commence when Vernon and Los Angeles execute
this agreement and shall remain operative and effective until participation is terminated
by either party. It is further agreed that either party may terminate the Agreement at
any time by giving written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the
date of withdrawal.
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13. No Effect on Master Mutual Aid Agreement
It is mutually understood that this Agreement will in no way affect or have a
bearing on the existing California Master Mutual Aid Agreement.
14. Amendments
All amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by the
persons authorized to bind the parties thereto.
(Signature page follows)
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CITY OF LOS ANGELES
By /
W LLIAM R. BAMATTR 4
Fire Chief
Los Angeles Fire Department
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
Rockey J. Delgadillo
City A e
By
Gail C. Weinga
Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF VERNON
By
Steven E. Parker
Fire Chief
Vernon Fire Department
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By
Eduardo Olivo, City Attorney
ATTEST:
By
Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
James K. Hahn
Mayor
By
Mayor
ATTEST:
J. Michael Carey
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk
By
Leonis C. Malburg, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
By
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City Manager
ATTACHMENT #2
LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
FREQUENCY SHARING AGREEMENT
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) grants permission to the City of Vernon Fire Department (VFD), to
utilize Fire Department radio frequencies:
TAC 1, TAC 2, TAC 3, OCD 4, OCD 7, OCD 8, OCD 9, EMS 10, TAC 12, TAC 13, TAC 14,
TAC 15, TAC 16, TAC 17, TAC 18, ICALL (MAF 19), ITAC 1 (MAF 20), ITAC 2 (MAF 21),
ITAC 3 (MAF 22), ITAC 4 (MAF 23), FIREMARS (MAF 24)
The primary use of these frequencies is for, but not necessarily limited to, use in facilitating emergency
communications between LAFD personnel and VFD personnel during emergency incidents.
Permission is granted pursuant to the strict adherence to the following radio procedures:
1. The VFD will receive from the LAFD: two (2) portable radios, one (1) charger, and two (2) extra batteries.
The VFD will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the above listed equipment.
2. If an MDC1200 signaling protocol is used, for any apparatus radios or separately obtained hand-held
radios, VFD shall secure a written statement from the LAFD containing a unique radio identifier (four digit).
Such request shall be coordinated through the LAFD FCCS II/RCN Section at (213) 485-2772.
3. If any radio has emergency trigger capabilities, it shall be completely disabled or programmed to prohibit
the use of LAFD frequencies for emergency trigger broadcasting.
4. Radio equipment shall be properly maintained to ensure compliance with LAFD, Manufacturer and FCC
operating parameters.
5. All radio traffic shall be in compliance with existing FCC rules and protocols.
6. Communication shall be of an official nature and is restricted to joint operations between the LAFD and
VFD. Personal communications are prohibited.
7. Radio traffic of the LAFD has priority over radio traffic of the VFD, except during an "Emergency Traffic"
situation during an emergency incident.
8. All requests for LAFD Resources shall be made through the LAFD Operations Control Dispatch (OCD).
9. Plain text language shall be used. Do not use radio codes.
10. The LAFD may cancel this agreement at any time. If the agreement is cancelled, the VFD agrees to
immediately cease operation on all LAFD frequencies and the portable radios. Additionally, all issued radio
communications equipment will be returned to the LAFD.
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WILLI M R. BAMATTRE
Fire Chief
Los Angeles Fire Department
STEVE E. PARKER
Fire Chief
City of Vernon Fire Department
FULLY EXECUTED
AGREEMENT
AUTOMATIC AID/INITIAL ACTION AGREEMENT
FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND RESCUE SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement provide fire protection and
rescue services within their respective jurisdictional limits; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Vernon Fire Department and the
Los Angeles Fire Department to provide the most expeditious response to suppress
fires and render other emergency assistance; and
WHEREAS, each party is desirous of providing to the other a reasonable
and reciprocal exchange of emergency services on a day -today basis,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these mutual covenants, the
parties hereby agree as follows:
Services by Los Anaeles
Los Angeles agrees to provide a designated emergency resource
response, as jointly agreed upon by the Fire Chiefs of Vernon and Los Angeles, upon
request by Vernon, to the "Alameda Corridor' along or adjacent to Alameda Boulevard
between Slauson Avenue and 25"' Street, as shown on the attached map, see #1.
2. Dispatch by Los Angeles
Upon receipt by Los Angeles of an alarm to the "Alameda Corridor", which
borders the jurisdictions of Los Angeles and Vernon, Los Angeles will dispatch its
nearest available and appropriately designated emergency resources to that alarm type
and will notify the Vernon fire dispatcher who, in turn, will dispatch the agreed -upon
emergency resources by Vernon.
3. Services by Vernon
In return for the service to be provided by Los Angeles, Vernon agrees to
provide the appropriate designated emergency resource response, as jointly agreed
upon by the Fire Chiefs of Vernon and Los Angeles, upon request by Los Angeles, to
the "Alameda Corridor".
4. Disoatch by Vemon
Upon receipt by Vernon of an alarm to "Alameda Corridor", Vernon will
dispatch its nearest available and appropriately designated emergency resources to
that alarm type and will notify the Los Angeles fire dispatcher who, in turn, will dispatch
the agreed -upon emergency resources by Los Angeles.
5. Mutual Benefits
Vernon and Los Angeles intend that this Agreement will coordinate each
jurisdiction's responsibility and provide mutual benefits to both parties. The Fire Chiefs
of Vernon and Los Angeles are hereby authorized to periodically identify and revise any
designated areas or types of response as may be dictated by changing conditions.
6. Administration
Details as to amounts and type of assistance to be dispatched, methods of
dispatching and communications, training programs and procedures, methods of
requesting aid, and the names of persons authorized to send and receive such requests,
together with lists of equipment and personnel which will be utilized, shall be developed by
the Fire Chiefs of Vernon and Los Angeles. Such details shall be recorded in
Memorandums of Understanding which are to be incorporated into this Agreement upon
execution by both Fire Chiefs of Vernon and Los Angeles, see #2, Frequency Sharing
Agreement)
Incident Command
In those instances where either Department arrives before the other
Department, the first -arriving Department will take the necessary action dictated by the
situation. However, it is assumed that the other Department will arrive shortly after the
arrival of the first -arriving Department. Overall command of the incident will be under a
unified command until or unless the jurisdictional Department can be clearly defined
and then assumed by the jurisdictional Department upon its arrival at the scene. Each
Department's personnel will remain under the command of the highest-ranking officer of
their own Fire Department at the incident.
8. Commitment of Resources
When it is determined that an emergency incident is clearly located in the
other Department's jurisdiction, both parties mutually understand and agree that this
Agreement does not relieve either party from the necessity and obligation of using its
own resources for furnishing fire and rescue services within any part of its own
jurisdiction. The aiding party's response to a request for aid will be dependent upon the
existing emergency conditions within its own jurisdiction and the status of its resources.
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If it is determined that an incident is clearly in the others jurisdiction, the aiding
Department will be released from the scene as soon as practical. Any personnel and/or
equipment being used in the others jurisdiction must be able to return to their own
jurisdiction within one hour.
9. No Third -Party Benefit
This Agreement shall not be construed as, or deemed to be, an Agreement
for the benefit of anyone not a party hereto, and anyone who is not a party hereto shall
not have a right of action hereunder for any cause whatsoever.
10. Consideration
No party furnishing aid pursuant to this Agreement shall be entitled to
compensation for services rendered to the requesting agency, it being understood that
the respective covenants contained in this Agreement shall constitute the sole
consideration for such services.
11. Public entity mutual hold harmless clause
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 895.4 et seq. of the California Government
Code, each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from all loss or liability
for injury or damage, actual or alleged, to person or property arising out of or resulting from
the indemnifying party's acts or omissions in the performance of this Agreement.
In the event of third -party loss caused by the negligence, wrongful act or omission of
more than one party, each party hereto shall bearfinancial responsibility in proportion to its
percentage of fault as may be mutually agreed between them or judicially determined.
The provisions of California Civil Code Section 2778 regarding interpretation of
indemnity agreements are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
12. Term
This Agreement shall commence when Vernon and Los Angeles execute
this agreement and shall remain operative and effective until participation is terminated
by either party. It is further agreed that either party may terminate the Agreement at
any time by giving written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the
date of withdrawal.
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13. No Effect on Master Mutual Aid Agreement
It is mutually understood that this Agreement will in no way affect or have a
bearing on the existing Califomia Master Mutual Aid Agreement.
14. Amendments
All amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by the
persons authorized to bind the parties thereto.
(Signature page follows)
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CITY OF LOS ANGELES
By
WILLIAM R. BAMA �A
Fire Chief
Los Angeles Fire Department
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
Rockey J. Delgadillo
City Atto ey
BY e?-,L
Gail C. Weing
Assistant City A omey
CITY OF VERNON
By St ven E. Parker
Fire Chief
Vernon Fire Department
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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James K. Hahn
Mayor
ATTEST:
J. Michael Carey
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By
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ATTEST:
BY
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ATTACHMENT #2
LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
FREQUENCY SHARING AGREEMENT
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) grants permission to the City of Vernon Fire Department (VFD), to
utilize Fire Department radio frequencies:
TAC 1, TAC 2, TAC 3, OCD 4, OCD 7, OCD 8, OCD 9, EMS 10, TAC 12, TAC 13, TAC 14,
TAC 15, TAC 16, TAC 17, TAC 18, ICALL (MAF 19), ITAC 1 (MAF 20), ITAC 2 (MAF 21),
ITAC 3 (MAF 22), ITAC 4 (MAF 23), FIREMARS (MAF 24)
The primary use of these frequencies is for, but not necessarily limited to, use in facilitating emergency
communications between LAFD personnel and VFD personnel during emergency incidents.
Permission is granted pursuant to the strict adherence to the following radio procedures:
1. The VFD will receive from the LAFD: two (2) portable radios, one (1) charger, and two (2) extra batteries.
The VFD will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the above listed equipment.
2. If an MDC1200 signaling protocol is used, for any apparatus radios or separately obtained hand-held
radios, VFD shall secure a written statement from the LAFD containing a unique radio identifier (four digit).
Such request shall be coordinated through the LAFD FCCS II/RCN Section at (213) 485-2772.
3. If any radio has emergency trigger capabilities, it shall be completely disabled or programmed to prohibit
the use of LAFD frequencies for emergency trigger broadcasting.
4. Radio equipment shall be properly maintained to ensure compliance with LAFD, Manufacturer and FCC
operating parameters.
5. All radio traffic shall be in compliance with existing FCC rules and protocols.
6. Communication shall be of an official nature and is restricted to joint operations between the LAFD and
VFD. Personal communications are prohibited.
7. Radio traffic of the LAFD has priority over radio traffic of the VFD, except during an "Emergency Traffic"
situation during an emergency incident.
8. All requests for LAFD Resources shall be made through the LAFD Operations Control Dispatch (OCD).
9. Plain text language shall be used. Do not use radio codes.
10. The LAFD may cancel this agreement at any time. If the agreement is cancelled, the VFD agrees to
immediately cease operation cm all LAFD frequencies and the portable radios. Additionally, all issued radio
communications equipment will be returned to the LAFD.
WILLIAM R. BgMATT R�
S EVE E. PARKER
Fire Chief
Fire Chief
Los Angeles Fire Dep rtment City of Vernon Fire Department