Item 11 - Joint Agreement with OC for the 800MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS)

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Attachment A - Joint Agreement for 800 MHz CCCS Page 31 of 83 2.2 Users Group The 800 MHz CCCS Users Group meetings occur once each quarter. The Users Group meetings allow for the sharing of information from the Lead Agency (Orange County Sheriffs Department Technology Division) regarding the System operations and any upgrade or enhancement projects proposed or in progress. These meetings also allow for Partner Agencies to discuss current concerns or provide input regarding future enhancements. All Partner Agencies are welcome to participate in the quarterly 800 MHz Users Group meetings. 2.3 800 MHz CCCS Radio System The 800 MHz CCCS Radio System (System) is an advanced digital radio communications system built to the Association of Public -Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Project 25 (P25) digital radio standards. The System utilizes radio frequencies in the 800 MHz radio spectrum under the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The System consists of the following major components: • Radio Communications sites located throughout the County (towers, equipment shelters, generators & site security). • Radio infrastructure (transmitters, receivers, combiners, antennas, etc). • Radio spectrum in the 800 MHz frequency band and microwave radio frequency spectrum. • Microwave radio links between the radio sites and the Loma Ridge Master Site. • Subscriber Units (mobile radios, portable radios, control stations, dispatch consoles). • System Watch Network Operations Center (NOC). The System is designed to provide 95% portable radio coverage, 95% of the time within the Orange County operating area. 2.4 Eligible Users The primary purpose for the System is to support Orange County public -safety and local government agencies' day-to-day operations by providing dependable, interoperable radio communication. Orange County public safety and local government agencies as well as applicable State and Federal government agencies may be eligible for access to the System. System access will be determined by the 800 MHz CCCS Governance Committee in compliance with the 800 MHz CCCS Joint Agreement and with consideration of System capacity. 2.5 Acceptable Usage/Radio Discipline All System users shall follow these policies. The System is to be used for day -today operations, emergency response calls, incidents, missions and disasters. The System may also be utilized for planned events, training and exercises with consideration of channel capacity and available talkgroups. This policy clearly defines the discipline for agencies and individuals to follow when using radios on the System. Each Agency is responsible for ensuring their users adhere to proper radio discipline.