RPVCCA_CC_SS_2014_05_20_02b_McCormick_Ambulance_ServiceCITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: COUNCILWOMAN SUSAN BROOKS
DATE: MAY 20, 2014
SUBJECT: McCORMICK AMBULANCE SERVICE -ADDITIONAL
LOCATION REQUEST
RECOMMENDATION
Refer to staff for follow-up by September 2014.
BACKGROUND
As we are all aware, our City has the slowest response times on the Peninsula
with regard to emergency services in the South and Southeast portions of the
Peninsula. This is due to the distance of McCormick Ambulance's Crenshaw
headquarters to this location. This area is now among the most populated portion
of the Peninsula, due to the addition of Trump National and Terranea Resort.
In discussion with McCormick owner Joe Chidley, at the May 8th Regional Law
Committee Meeting, it is my request that we ask staff to proceed with the research
and procurement process of establishing a location for this ambulance service at a
fixed location to adequately cover those areas.
Among top consideration, is the location along Palos Verdes Drive South next to
the County Fire Station. Other suggestions include Golden Cove Plaza, RPV City
Hall, and Ladera Linda Community Center. Re-zoning may become an issue with
the aforementioned locations, but my request is for staff to report back with a
viable location for follow-up in the near future.
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