REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief
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Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Central Net Operations/Joint Powers for Fire Emergency Training Services
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is requested to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Central Net Operations Authority Joint Powers Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, "Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Central Net Operations/Joint Powers for Fire Emergency Training Services."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the amendment and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
For approximately 50 years, the Huntington Beach Fire Department has participated with surrounding cities as a member of a Joint Powers Authority arrangement for training. Referred to as the Central Net Operations Authority (CNOA), this organization has provided a cost savings for the City, while allowing fire department personnel to obtain essential and mandated training in fire, rescue, emergency medical services, and other related topics.
The basis for the Joint Powers Authority arrangement is found in the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Section 6500 et. seq. of the Government Code) and the Municipal Services and Functions Act (Section 54980 et. seq. of the Government Code). These codes allow for the performance of the duties and functions that form the basis of the Agreement.
The CNOA Joint Powers Agreement was last updated on September 19, 2011. At that time, the agreement was revised to reflect the change in membership, due to the withdrawal of two member agencies, Newport Beach and Westminster. In addition to chan...
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