05-04-1999 - Special 2 Meeting - Minutes•
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 4, 1999
The special meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 6:36 pm
in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
ROLL CALL Mayor Howard, Mayor Pro Tern Melendez, Councilmembers
Herfert, Touhey, Wong
Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Greene, Janis, Wills, Berry
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
No comments offered at this time.
STUDY SESSION — COST RECOVERY OF ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FEES
Fire Chief Greene presented the staff report, briefly summarizing
the three models discussed in the report.
Model 1, provided by the ambulance companies, projected
an approximate cost recovery amount of $143,500 per year.
Model 2, provided by the ambulance companies, projected
an approximate cost recovery amount of $221,200 per year.
Model 3, developed by City staff, projected an approximate
cost recovery amount of $491,200 per year; This model is based
on the implementation of a City -operated ambulance service.
James McNeal James McNeal, Cole -Schaefer Ambulance Company, stated his
preference for either Model 1 or 2. He suggested that the program
be evaluated six months after implementation to ensure it's
working properly.
David Austin David Austin, AMR, responded to questions regarding the
collection rate and write-offs. He preferred Model 1.
Council Discussion Councilmember Wong spoke favorably of Model 3 and
commended staff on the report. He noted the City could recover a
lot more with its own ambulance services, just as twenty other
jurisdictions are doing.
Mayor Howard agreed with comments made by both ambulance
companies. Services have been satisfactory and she would not like
to see the City get into the transport business. Councilmember
Touhey concurred.
Councilmember Herfert objected to changing the status quo as he
felt it was suddenly adding an additional burden on the taxpayers.
Mayor Pro Tem Melendez favored Model 1.
Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to receive and file the
report. This action would leave the status quo. Motion failed 2-3
with Melendez, Wong, and Howard voting no.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to approve Model 2.
Motion failed 2 —3 with Melendez Herfert, and Touhey voting no.
Council Minutes of 5/4/99
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ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
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City Clerk Janet Ber
Motion by Wong and seconded by Howard to approve Model 1.
Motion carried 3-2 with Herfert and Touhey voting no.
Motion by Wong and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
at 7:37 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
M or Kathy t Howard
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