pages: CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2008-08-19 | 12 | Mayor Johnson stated that she does not have any problem with medical assist calls or lock outs, but she does have a problem with lock ins a lock in should be handled by a locksmith; the Fire Department no longer gets people into locked vehicles because claims were filed for damages she considers a water leak a plumbing issue; the Fire Department repeatedly responds to elevator calls. The Fire Chief stated that elevator calls could be coded differently. Mayor Johnson stated that owners should be discouraged to rely upon the Fire Department for elevator calls; owners should be charge appropriately to encourage proper maintenance of buildings. The Fire Chief stated staff could review what the appropriate fee should be; the cost of collection would need to be reviewed. The City Manager stated an analysis would need to be done; an analysis would take approximately four weeks. The Police Chief stated the Police Department ceased responding to lock outs. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Fire Department responds to house or car lockouts. The Fire Chief responded in the affirmative stated responses totaled 37 in 2007 Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether there is a fee schedule for false alarms, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether businesses are charged through direct means, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Tam stated previous discussions involved trying to maintain Fire Department staffing levels at twenty-seven per shift to avoid brown outs; inquired whether the ability to maintain a certain level of staffing would be compromised [for responding to lock ins and lockouts]. The Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated the calls are low priority; staff would be leave the call if a higher priority call was received. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether overtime would incur. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 August 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf |