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CITY OF SAN BERN. .RDINO
REQUEST ..-.JR COUNCIL ACTION
From: GERALD M. NEWCOMBE, FIRE CHIEF
Subject: ADOPTION OF AN AGREEMEN'l' BETlvEEN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE FIGHTER JOINT
APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE FOR FIRE
TRAINING SERVICES
Ilept: FIRE
Date: MARCH 20, 1990
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
None.
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Recommended motion:
Adopt Resolution.
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Contact person:
Gerald M. Newcombe, Fire Chief
Phone:
384-5286
Supporting data attached:
Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. Description)
Finance:
'ouncil Notes:
75-0262
Agenda Item No 31
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Cll~Y OF SAN BERt( RDINO - REQUEST r iR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
The California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee
is sponsored by the California Professional Fire Fighters
and the State Fire Marshal. The goals of the committee are
to improve the quality and quantity of training for fire
fighters wi thin the State of California and to provide an
avenue of entry in the California Fire Service for qualified,
underrepresented and targeted groups wi thin the work force
without lowering standards.
The funds for this program, Journey Level Training and the
Fire Fighter Apprenticeship Program, are derived from educa-
tional systems throughout the state. This program will gen-
erate about $36,000 that can be used for fire training. A
committee made up of local union members and fire department
staff will recommend to the Fire Chief how the funds should
be spent; who will, in turn, present a proposal to the Mayor
and Council.
75-0264
RESOLUTION NO.
1 A RESOLUTION OF THE NAYOR AND CONNON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
2 BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE CALIFORNIA FIRE
FIGHTER JOINT APPRENTICESHIP CONMITTEE FOR FIRE TRAINING SERVICES
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vIHEREAS:
the California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship
5 Committee has established, and there now' -exists Training Stan-
6 dards which identify the professional levels of competence
7 required of apprentices, journeypersons and employees; and,
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these Training Standards specify the training,
WHEREAS:
9 education,
performance
objectives,
and minimur.l
experience,
10 requirements for professional competence of an apprentice,
11 journeyperson and employee; and,
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the principal objective of the Apprenticeship
vJHEREAS :
13 Standards is to bring about methods of uniform instruction
14 and standardized training techniques utilized by the fire service
15 throughout California, and to establish an effective affirmative
16 action program for the California Fire Service.
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18 EE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMNON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1.
The Hayor of the City of San Bernardino is
hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of said
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City, an agreement with the California Fire Fighter Joint Appren-
ticeship
Commi ttee relating
to a Journey Level Training Agree-
Exhibit
marked
A,
which
is
attached
hereto,
ment,
a
copy
of
incorporated herein by
reference as
fully as
though set
and
forth at length.
SECT ION 2.
The authorization to execute the above refer-
enced
agreement
is
rescinded if the parties to said agreement
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1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEPillNT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND TilE CALIFORNIA FIRE FIGHTER JOINT AP-
2 PREN'l'ICESUIP COHMl'l'TEE FOR FIRE 'l'RAINING SERVICE
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4 fail to
execU1:.e it wi thin SlXty (60) days of the passage of
5 this resolution.
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7 I HEREBY CER'l'IFY that the foregoing Resolut1on was adopted
8 by the Mayor and Common Coune11 of the City of San Bernardino
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meeting thereof, held on the
day of
10 1990, by the follmnng vote, to wit:
11 Council Members:
AYES
NAYS
ABS1'AIN
12 ESTRADA
REILLY
13 FLORES
MAUDSLEY
14 IUNOR
POPE-LUDLA~l
15 MILLER
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City Clerk
18 The foregoing resolut1on 1S hereby approved this
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, 1990.
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w. R. HOLCOMB, Mayor
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and legal content:
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,JAI.lES F. PENHAN
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JOURNEY LEVEL TRAINING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day
of March, 1990, by and between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
hereinafter called "CITY," and the California Fire Fighter Joint
Apprenticeship Committee, hereinafter called "JAC."
RECITALS
WHEREAS JAC has established, and there now exists
Training Standards which identify the professional levels of
competence required of apprentices, journeypersons and employees;
and,
WHEREAS these Training Standards specify the training,
education, experience, performance objectives, and minimum
requirements for professional competence of an apprentice,
journeyperson and employee; and,
WHEREAS the principal objective of the Apprenticeship
Standards is to bring about methods of uniform instruction and
standardized training techniques utilized by the fire service
throughout California, and to establish an effective affirmative
action program for the California Fire Service;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and
the mutual promises hereinafter provided, the parties agree as
follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be July 1,
1989, through June 30, 1990.
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EXHIBIT "A"
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2. Definitions.
2.1 "Department" means the San Bernardino City Fire
Department.
2.2 "CITY" is the political entity having jurisdiction
over the Department.
2.3 "JAC" means the Cal i fornia Fire Fighters Joint
Apprenticeship Committee.
2.4 "Union" means the San Bernardino/Rialto Fire Fighters
Local #891.
2.5 "School District" refers to whatever school district,
including but not limited to local high school or community
college districts, the JAC utilizes for the particular program.
3. Training Considerations.
3.1 In consideration of payment in the amount set forth in
this article, Department agrees to:
(a) Make available and provide training to all
employees;
(b) Provide such training support as to facilitate
(a) above which may include, but are not limited to, classrooms,
instructors, drill grounds, fire apparatus, audio visual
equipment, books, other instructional supplies, and such
Department equipment as may be necessary to accomplish training;
(c) Conduct, the training of employees in accordance
with the Department standards or the State Board of Fire Services
standards;
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(d) Designate an "Instructor of Record" who
possesses a California Designated Subjects Credential for the
purpose of reviewing and supervising all academy and related and
supplemental instruction;
(e) Provide all personal items, protective clothing,
instructional supplies, and other training related materials;
(f) Provide the necessary supervision to ensure the
safety and training of employees;
(g) Not discriminate in the hiring or the
promotional process;
3 . 2 The amount of money reimbursed to City for expenses
associated with training will be $1.00 per hour times each hour
of instruction given to an employee, and which the JAC reports to
the School District each reporting period. Said funds may be
disbursed in accordance with Attachment A at the City's
discretion.
3.3 In the event the State educational system deficits
funds for employee training during the current fiscal year, the
JAC shall prioritize the disbursement of funds based on the date
of the Journey Level Training Agreement. City shall hold JAC
harmless by guaranteeing repayment of any funds advanced by JAC
not reimbursed by the State.
3.4 City shall not receive advance funds, but shall
provide the employee training and subsequently apply to the JAC
for reimbursement of costs as allowed hereunder.
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3.5 City's application for funds under this Agreement
between the dates of July 1, 1989 and December 31, 1989, shall be
accompanied by a copy of Department's training records;
thereafter, training must be reported on forms provided by JAC.
4. Termination of Agreement. City and/or Union or JAC
may withdraw from this journey level agreement as described in
this section, without fault, at any time by giving written notice
60 days prior to the effective date of termination.
5. Applicable Rules and Regulations.
5.1 City and JAC agree to conduct this training program in
a lawful manner.
5.2 City shall maintain all rights and jurisdiction to
areas involving adverse actions, appointments, and terminations
from public service as provided under the existing laws and rules
not in conflict with this Agreement.
5.3 City, to the extent permitted by law, shall indemnify
and hold harmless the JAC from any property damage liability
arising as a result of fire, flood, collision, or any other peril
arising out of the Department's acts under this agreement to the
training program and the individual. City shall indemnify and
hold harmless the JAC for normal wear and tear to hose, tools,
equipment, and apparatus, during the testing and training
throughout the course of this Agreement.
5.4 The JAC agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, agents,
and employees from any claims and losses occurring or resulting
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from any acts of negligence on the part of the JAC in connection
with their performance of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused
this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above
shown.
ATTEST:
Shauna Clark
City Clerk
W. R. Holcomb, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
TOM PARLETT, President
San Bernardino/Rialto
Firefighters Local #891
JAMES F. McMULLEN, Sponsor
CFFJAC
DANIEL A. TERRY, Chairman
Approved as to form
and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
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Attachment A
EQUIPMENT & SERVICES DISBURSEMENT
1. All funds earned by the Department under this
Agreement will be entered into a clearing-account.
2. Upon presentation of a written request for
disbursement from the Department authorized representative(s),
JAC will purchase or provide said equipment, materials or
services for the Department.
3. The Department clearing account will be reduced by
the retail price of the equipment, materials, etc., and an agreed
upon price for any service.
4. JAC provides no warranty expressed or implies
concerning the goods or services that are requested by the
Department.
5. JAC acts only as an agent for purchasing in all
transmissions.
This contract constitutes the entire Agreement between the
City and consultant and may be modified only by further written
agreement between the parties.
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