pages: CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2008-12-02 | 10 | Counci lmember Matarrese stated dollar figures need to be added; inquired whether the Fire Department deals with chronic emergencies, to which the Fire Marshall responded infrequently. Councilmember Matarrese stated a trigger point needs to be established for maintenance issues. Mayor Johnson stated that people should not call the Fire Department for water heater issues. The Fire Marshall stated a pilot light could be extinguished if a basement floods and would create a natural gas leak. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Fire Department would turn off the gas valve, to which the Fire Marshall responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired why the gas main would not be turned off. The Fire Marshall responded service would be turned off to the entire building. Councilmember deHaan stated the Fire Department provides emergency services ; commercial businesses can take care of maintenance issues. Mayor Johnson stated most taxpayers object to tax dollars being used to pump out basements or lock outs. The Fire Marshall stated the Fire Department does not respond to non-emergency car lockouts. Mayor Johnson inquired about house lockouts. The Fire Marshall stated the Police Department would be called for identification purposes; people are advised to call a locksmith if there is not an emergency; the Fire Department would charge for the call. Mayor Johnson stated that people need to know the dollar amount of the call. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether costs are recovered for fire inspection as noted in the Laundromat situation, and whether the matter could be dealt through violations; that she does not think that $420 per hour is cheap. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 December 2, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf |