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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5.1 DSRSD Fire Service Study 0 CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 28, 1985 SUBJECT Written Communication from Dublin San Ramon Services District regarding Fire Services Study EXHIBITS ATTACHED Letter from Dublin San Ramon Services District General Manager dated October 16, 1985; Letter from Angus (?,NL McDonald & Associates dated October 3, 1985 RECOMMENDATION Forward a response to the Dublin San Ramon Services District that Mr. McDonald' s letter does represent an official communication from the City of Dublin. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION As a result of a meeting of the Dublin and San Ramon Liaison Committee during the month of September, Angus McDonald, the Cities ' Fire Consultant, prepared a letter to the Dublin San Ramon Services District and San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District requesting information related to a fire service scenario involving functional consolidation of the two districts. In a letter dated October 16 , 1985, the Dublin San Ramon Services District has questioned whether that letter from Angus McDonald represents an official communication from the Cities of Dublin and San Ramon. It should be pointed out that this particular alternative is one of several that the Consultant is still pursuing. Therefore, it is important that the Districts provide the necessary information in order that the Cities may adequately evaluate the various fire service options available to each City. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPIES TO: Angus McDonald & Associates ITEM NO. 6-- 1 DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVIC S DISTRICT General Offices: 7051 Dublin Boulevard Dublin, California 94568 • (415) 828-0515 October 16, 1985 L OCT 1 r r985 Mr. Richard Ambrose , City Manager City of Dublin P.O . Box 2340 Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Richard: The Board of Directors has received a letter from Angus McDonald & Associates dated October 3 , 1985, requesting technical assistance for a Dublin San Ramon Fire Services Study . Compliance with Mr . McDonald 's request for infor- mation requires a great deal of staff time and money to research . The District ' s first priority is parks , recre- ation and aquatics , and our Board believes this area must be dealt with before addressing provision of fire services . The Board would like to know whether you are aware of the McDonald letter and whether it represents an official communication from your City . We are reluctant to take any action on this matter without confirmation by the Cities of Dublin .and San Ramon. Very truly yours , PR:ns PAUL RYAN General Manager A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA • PROVIDES MUNICIPAL TYPE SERVICES TO CITIZENS OF AMADOR-LIVERMORE AND SAN RAMON VALLEYS ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES. Angus McDonald & Associates 1950 Addison Street Berkeley,California 94704-1102 Telephone(415)548-5831 Attachment 7 October 3, 1985 Board of Directors Dublin San Ramon Services District 7051 Dublin Boulevard Dublin, California 94568 Subject: Request for Technical Assistance Dublin/San Ramon Fire Services Study; 1200 Ladies and Gentlemen: I would like to acknowledge your letter dated August 30, 1985 and applaud your commitment to providing the highest level of service in the most efficient manner. I am particularly impressed by District cooperation in mutual and. automatic aid, joint training, joint dispatch, joint hiring, and communications, as well as your most recent example of inter-District cooperation. I am encouraged by your efforts to make fire protection and medical emergency service delivery non-jurisdictional within our community." ommunity." In your letter, you indicate a willingness to work with the City Council and staff to respond to any concerns they might have, and note that you are available to discuss the mechanisms of such cooperation and communication. I would like to request . assistance from you in that light. You have pointed out a number of areas in which the two Districts cooperate, and I would like you to extend that discussion. Your letter indicates that a functional consolidation of many services is underway. I would like to now raise the question of whether additional functional consolidation, or even a literal consolidation, is a possibility. A number of steps would be involved. A list of these steps is attached, beginning with the status quo, and leading to literal consolidation of fire protection and suppression in the Cities of Dublin and San Ramon. If the two 1 f� i t it _I 'BMW 0.i ♦ Fl.: t�� !�'4.r AQ1i_ry kil1.T11 ��- ,.� San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District October 3, 1985 Page two Districts are willing to endorse the concept of additional consolidation, I request your assistance in providing the dates when you could accomplish these benchmarks. Thank you for your assistance. Yours very truly, ANGUS McDONALD & ASSOCIATES Angus N. McDonald BENCHMARKS LEADING TO LITERAL CONSOLIDATION OF FIRE SERVICES Dublin/San Ramon Fire Services Study 1 . Development of uniform fire suppression operational procedures, and on-scene tactical/strategic operations. 2 . Consolidate training -- including recruit, on-the-job skills development/retention, and promotional/advancement training. 3 . Develop integrated command structure within all functional areas -- fire suppression, fire prevention, etc. 4. Consolidate maintenance operations including preventative and general maintenance for facilities, apparatus and equipment . 5 . Develop/implement/enforce uniform fire protection codes within the community. 6. Establish uniform equipment acquisition procedures, including the specifications thereof. 7 . Consolidate fire prevention functions, including plan review, in-service and dedicated inspector services , code enforcement and public education. 8. Consolidate dispatching -- alarm receipt, unit notification, status, and command and control . 9 . Standardize apparatus and equipment throughout . 10 . Consolidate personnel management operations, including recruitment, promotions and establishment of uniform pay/benefits and perquisites for personnel . 11 . Consolidate budget, financial management and control functions . 12 . Combine headquarters functions into one facility. 13 . Attiring of all personnel, including uniforms (dress, station, etc. ) emblems, badges and other markings in a uniform manner. 14. Develop uniform marking/identification of apparatus and equipment such that the public perceives that one department serves the entire community. 15. Establish unitary commmand structure. 16 . Establish unitary policy structure . 17 . Establish a single governing body.