El Monte Fire Services

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EL MONTE EMPLOYEES, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES, AND THE COMMUNITY ARE WORKING TO FIND A SOLUTION TO PREVENT FURTHER CUTS DURING THIS ECONOMIC CRISIS
El Monte Information, City Employees Continue Working Together with the Community and have the Optimism to Bring Changes to the City of El Monte, Save Local Services From State of California , Vote Yes On Local Taxpayer Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act

MISSION….
Los Angeles County Fire Department provides fire service for the City of El Monte. The mission of the Los Angeles County Fire Department is to protect lives, the environment and property by providing prompt, skillful and cost-effective fire protection and life safety services.

The Community And The City Staff need to continue Working Together
With The Optimism To Help El Monte Grow Through This Crisis.

February 28, 2010
City Employees 10% furloughs are scheduled to end
January 2010

December 2009
Mayor & City Council Approved a Ad-Hoc Committee to oversee the City Budget
Ad-Hoc Committee - Mayor Andre Quintero & Councilmember “J” Gomez

November 2009
Elected Mayor Andre Quintero
Elected Council Member Norma Macias
Re-elected Council Member Juventino “J” Gomez
City posts job openings …. Police Dispatcher & Graphics Artist / Website Designer
City reclassifies employees to help with staff shortage
Deputy City Manager for Administrative Services resigns

October 2009
Interim City Manager Appointed “Rene Bobadilla”
City relocates Parks Maintenance Division with Public Works Division
City applies for Property Tax Hardship Assistance
September 2009
L.A. County Closes El Monte Fire Station
City reclassifies employees to help with staff shortage
City posts job openings …. Economic & Redevelopment Director & Payroll Clerk
City Rehires …. 7 Police Officers

JUNE 29, 2009
City Employee’s Have Volunteered To Take Cuts Again
To Prevent Layoffs, Bankruptcy, And Preserve City Services
1) Employees’ Will Help By Paying $200 A Month Toward Medical Ins.
2) Deferring The July 1, 2009 Increases:
SEIU Employees’ 3% Salary Increase
POA 4% Salary Increase

10% Furloughs Will Continue

SEIU Employees And Mid-Managers Have Volunteered To Help
Pay Their Retirement Benefits

Los Angeles County Fire is facing a tough decision to close a Fire Station
to reduce $2,000,000 from the City’s budget

June 9, 2009
“101” City Employee’s Were Laid Off

March 19, 2009
“17” Police Officers Were Laid Off

Local 1014
November 3rd City Elections! 3 for 3 in El Monte!

As you know, we have had significant and problematic issues in some of our Contract Cities with regard to budget, staffing, and safety in these areas we serve.

Most notably the City of El Monte voted to lay off police officers and close a fire station as a solution to their budget woes. We provided a very sound funding solution to the city officials and provided legal and budget help to pave the way to solvency and yet 3 out of 5 city officials would not embrace the solutions.

We are looking forward to working with all of the El Monte City Council for immediate short term solutions to re-open fire station 167, and also on some long term funding solutions to make sure we have safe staffing levels in the area. We are exploring using SAFER Act Grant monies with IAFF’s help under the new criteria to prevent position loss and reductions in force.

Those were the three items that were at the forefront of our November 2009 Political Action program and we are certain to see stability and rebuild in those areas as a result of our efforts, but there is much work to be done because even with the votes to help, we need financial solutions that work and we will partner with the Cities to get that piece done next.

EL MONTE FIRE SERVICES

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The 2-1-1 department answers calls coming from throughout Los Angeles County. Community Resource Advisors answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.

Callers to 2-1-1 begin by speaking with a live Community Resource Advisor who helps them identify both their, immediate, and long-term need(s). Once the caller's need(s) are determined, the Community Resource Advisor searches in a comprehensive database to locate agencies, programs, and services that can assist the caller to meet his/her needs.

The Community Resource Advisor attempts to locate resources for the caller that are in the caller's community and are free, or low cost. After explaining to the caller what each organization can assist with, the Community Resource Advisor then provides the caller with a variety of possible solutions (referrals) along with the addresses and phone numbers.

In situations where callers are in a crisis situation or find they are unable to resolve their problems without assistance, the Community Resource Advisor will provide additional service for the caller to ensure their success. This may include calling organizations and advocating on the caller's behalf. It may include providing direct phone connection with the organization that can assist the caller, or it may include contacting emergency or law enforcement agencies, if needed, to ensure the caller's safety.

211 LA County provides 24/7 information and referrals to a comprehensive range of health and human services throughout Los Angeles County. Services are provided in English, Spanish and over 140 other languages via a tele-interpreting service. Services are also provided for the hearing impaired.

211 Comprehensive I&R (2-1-1) is staffed 24/7. 211 LA County Specialists maintain information about the full range of human services in the community and link people who need assistance with appropriate services providers. The information and referral process involves establishing contact with the individual, assessing the individual's long and short-term needs, identifying resources to meet those needs, providing a referral to identified resources, and, where appropriate, following up to ensure that the individual's needs have been met.

2-1-1 Code Enforcement Line (2-1-1) is staffed Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. 211 LA County Specialists take calls from residents of unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and provide referrals to organizations that can address code violations such as inoperable cars parked in the street, illegal building conversions and unrestrained animals wandering the streets.

First 5 LA Parent Help Line (888) 347-7855 is staffed 24/7. 211 LA County Specialists provide comprehensive I&R services for callers with children 0-5 in Los Angeles County. Specialists can also assist with enrollments into public health insurance programs like Healthy Families, Medi-Cal, and Healthy Kids.

Safely Surrendered Baby Hotline (877) Baby Safe (877) 222-9723 is staffed 24/7. 211 LA County Specialists take calls from individuals who want to safely surrender a newborn with no fear of arrest or prosecution as long as the baby has not been abused or neglected. 211 LA County Specialists refer them to the closest designated hospital emergency room, fire station or other designated safe haven site. Staff also provides general information about the program and the legislation that makes it possible.

Winter Shelter Hotline (800) 548-6047 provides information regarding emergency cold weather shelter availability, eligibility and access. The hotline is available from November through March.

Earned Income Tax Credit/ (EITC) Hotline (800) 601-5552 is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This line provides individuals with information regarding earned income tax, and child tax credits. 211 LA County Specialists screen callers for eligibility, educate callers about required forms and refer callers to the nearest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites.

Fathers’ Heartline (877) 716-8000 is answered 24/7. 211 LA County Specialists connect fatherless children in Los Angeles County with volunteer fathers available to chat and provide “fatherly advice.”