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CityCouncil | 2008-06-05 | 3 | The Fire Chief continued the presentation. Following discussion regarding the Countywide paramedic service assessment district, Councilmember Matarrese requested staff to review implementing the voter-approved tax. The Fire Chief continued the presentation. Following discussion regarding training, Councilmember Gilmore inquired what is the average number of hours for training a firefighter. The Fire Chief stated the matter could be placed on the issue bin; continued the presentation. Councilmember Matarrese requested the City Manager to provide an analysis of whether or not the organization is large enough to warrant the Administrative Management Analyst position; inquired whether other cities of similar size have the position; stated other departments have the position; staff should review consolidating or outsourcing; requested the scenario slide be published to share it with the public. Councilmember Gilmore requested staff to review the possibility of having a Citywide grant writer. Mayor Johnson concurred with Councilmember Gilmore's suggestion; stated it could be handled on a contract basis. Domenick Weaver, Alameda Firefighters Local 689 President, discussed brown outs in San Francisco and Oakland; stated that he does not support the brown out proposal. John McCahan, Alameda, urged the Council to look for alternatives to pulling a truck company; suggested revenue enhancements, such as increasing and ensuring collection of EMS fees; further suggested EMS transport be considered; stated South San Francisco implemented said service. In response to Mayor Johnson's request for further explanation of EMS transport, Mr. McCahan stated there are options which would raise $800,000 to $1.4 million in revenue. Councilmember Gilmore stated there could be huge start up costs. Mr. McCahan encouraged review of the business model. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 3 June 5, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-05.pdf |