pages: CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2008-12-02 | 11 | The Fire Marshall stated the Fire Department makes sure that there is no lint accumulation when inspections are done at laundromats. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether inspections have full cost recovery, to which the Fire Marshall responded in the negative. Vice Mayor Tam inquired how much full cost recovery would cost, to which the Fire Marshall responded that he would provide the information. Mayor Johnson stated the minimum could be set at one hour instead of a half an hour; inquired how commercial elevator calls are handled. The Fire Marshall responded many times the Fire Department responds to elevator calls and finds no one in the elevator. Mayor Johnson stated building owners could be allowed one free call per year; other calls could be charged a one-hour minimum. Councilmember deHaan stated the hourly rate seems low. Mayor Johnson stated fees need to be high enough that people do not have the incentive to call the Fire Department. Councilmember deHaan stated Council is trying to put together a realistic cost recovery fee. The Fire Marshall stated that he would take Council's comments back and provide a revised report. Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association, urged Council to consider one free non-emergency call for commercial business owners. Councilmember Matarrese stated the problem is not just cost recoveryi the Fire Department needs to be used for emergencies only; times are tight. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of continuing the item and bringing the item back with suggested changes. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent Vice Mayor Tam - 1. ( 08-518 - ) Recommendation to accept the monitoring findings and Regular Meeting 11 Alameda City Council December 2, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf |