RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE REGENTS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, in 2013, the Fire Department transitioned from a Basic Life Support provider to an Advanced Life Support provider; and
WHEREAS, the provision of Advanced Life Support requires a level of medical expertise to establish proper policies and procedures and quality improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City does not employ staff with the level of expertise in this specific area given the complexity and surrounding issues regarding implementation of Advanced Life Support; and
WHEREAS, the City has considered alternatives for medical direction and concluded that The Regents of the University of California, San Diego on behalf of the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine ("UCSD") is uniquely qualified to fill this role; and
WHEREAS, in order to procure these services, UCSD was chosen based on UCSD’s unique performance capability because it is the only academic medical center in San Diego County with the resources, staffing and experience to provide medical direction and access to academic facilities to facilitate implementation of Advanced Life Support; on this basis, UCSD is awarded the agreement on a sole source basis under the authority of Chula Vista Municipal Code sections
2.56.110(H)(3) and 2.56.070(B)(4); and
WHEREAS, the agreement with UCSD covers an initial three-year term from October 1, 2023 through September 20, 2026 , and may be extended for two additional one-year terms upon mutual agreement of the City and UCSD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the Medical Director Agreement between the City and the Regents of the University of California, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute same.
Presented by
Harry Muns
Fire Chief
Approved as to form by
Jill D.S. Maland
Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney