San Mateo Co Pre-Hosp Emerg Med Svcs Grp

The key discussions for this meeting included an update on the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for the Radio Infrastructure Project and JPA Management, including the transition where Chief Ron Myers moved to a contractual Co-Executive Director role and Chief Mark Lorenzen joined as the liaison to the Fire Chiefs. There was also an oral report on the CalPERS status and an update concerning the County Communications/Dispatch Agreement. A significant item involved legal counsel providing information regarding upcoming changes to the Brown Act affecting the JPA, specifically necessitating a resolution to authorize the use of teleconferencing for meetings under new state law.

The meeting included the appointment of a new Board Vice-Chair. An update was given on the Communications Refresh Project, including inventory, budgets, and the North Zone Technology Refresh. The Revenue Allocation Plan for FY 2016-2017 was discussed and Resolution No. 16-01 was adopted. The budget for FY 2016-2017 was reviewed and Resolution No. 16-02 was adopted, with a request for the Management Committee to discuss a policy for the ending fund balance.

The meeting included an overview of San Mateo County Emergency Medical Services, an update on the Radio Communications Capital Replacement Project, and the approval of Fire Chief Jed Wilson to the Management Committee. There was also an overview and status update on CalPERS and JPA. An Ad Hoc Committee was appointed to discuss the Dispatch Agreement with the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Sub-Committee.

The resolution focuses on adopting the FY 2021-22 budget for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. The San Mateo County Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services Group was formed to work cooperatively and collaboratively to achieve the purposes outlined in the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Group. The Group entered into a contract directly with San Mateo County to be designated as a paramedic first responder provider effective July 1, 2019, and has the responsibility and need to provide its own administrative services, requiring an annual budget appropriation for such purpose. The Budget Plan for FY 2021-22 is approved and adopted, as required pursuant to Section V.H. and Section X.B. of the Joint Powers Agreement.

The meeting included updates on the Countywide Dispatch Services Agreement and the Radio Communications Capital Replacement Project. The board also discussed and approved the appointment of Fire Chief Mark Lorenzen to the Management Committee. An update was provided on the EMS transport system, highlighting the steady increase in demand for EMS care and the rollout of a new Electronic Care Report System. The performance of the EMS system from the previous year was reviewed, along with upcoming plans, including a medically assisted therapy program to address opioid use and the introduction of a Four-Wheel Drive Ambulance.