COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1600 PACIFIC HIGHWAY, ROOM 335, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92101-2470
AGENDA ITEM
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DATE:
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February 25, 2009
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TO:
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Board of Supervisors
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SUBJECT:
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DISSOLUTION OF THE FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY HELICOPTER OPERATING COUNCIL (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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SUMMARY:
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Overview
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On December 9, 2003 (7), at the request of Supervisor Roberts and Supervisor Horn, our Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to explore the creation of a governing body that would oversee the operation of a fire and life safety helicopter program. On February 10, 2004 (1), a five member Fire and Life Safety Helicopter Operating Council was formed. The purpose of this Council, when it was meeting, was to advise our Board on all matters pertaining to the fire and life safety helicopter, including the most cost-effective type of helicopter, staffing issues, funding options, etc.
Since then, the county has purchased two fire and life safety helicopters which are operated by the Sheriff’s Department, rendering the Operating Council unnecessary. This is a request to dissolve the Fire and Life Safety Helicopter Operating Council.
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Recommendation(s)
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SUPERVISOR RON ROBERTS AND SUPERVISOR BILL HORN
Dissolve the Fire and Life Safety Helicopter Operating Council and direct the Clerk of the Board to take any necessary action.
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Fiscal Impact
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This action will result in no current year or subsequent year costs, and will not require additional staff years.
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Business Impact Statement
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N/A
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Advisory Board Statement
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N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Many boards, commissions and advisory groups are created to achieve a specific purpose. Often, by default, they continue to operate well after their original purpose is achieved, causing them to become institutionalized.
On December 9, 2003 (7), at the request of Supervisor Roberts and Supervisor Horn, our Board directed the Chief Administrative Officer to explore the creation of a governing body that would oversee the operation of a fire and life safety helicopter. On February 10, 2004 (1), a five member Fire and Life Safety Helicopter Operating Council was formed. The purpose of this Council, when it was meeting, was to advise our Board on all matters pertaining to the fire and life safety helicopter program, including the most cost-effective type of helicopter, staffing issues, funding options, etc. Since then, the county has purchased two fire and life safety helicopters which are operated by the Sheriff’s Department, rendering the Operating Council unnecessary.
The County has received the benefit of volunteers who have sacrificed their time to assist the board with public policy. The County must respect their commitment and insure that their time is invested wisely by providing a specified goal with an achievable duration of service. This item will direct the Clerk of the Board to take the necessary action to dissolve the Fire and Life Safety Helicopter Operating Council.
Linkage to the County of San Diego Strategic Plan
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Respectfully submitted,
RON ROBERTS BILL HORN
Supervisor, Fourth District Supervisor, Fifth District
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
CONCURRENCE(S)
COUNTY COUNSEL REVIEW [X] Yes
Written Disclosure per County Charter [] Yes [X] No
Section 1000.1 Required
GROUP/AGENCY FINANCE DIRECTOR [] Yes [X] N/A
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER [] Yes [X] N/A
Requires Four Votes [] Yes [X] No
GROUP/AGENCY INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR [] Yes [X] N/A
COUNTY TECHNOLOGY OFFICE [] Yes [X] N/A
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES [] Yes [X] N/A
Other Concurrence(s): N/A
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Ron Roberts
Supervisor, Fourth District
Bill Horn
Supervisor, Fifth District
CONTACT PERSON(S):
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Jason Farran
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Christopher Champine
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Name
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Name
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619-531-5544
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619-531-5555
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Phone
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Phone
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Fax
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Fax
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A-500
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A-500
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Mail Station
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Mail Station
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Jason.Farran@sdcounty.ca.gov
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Christopher.Champine@sdcounty.ca.gov
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E-mail
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E-mail
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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE:
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