pages: CityCouncil/2009-01-06.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2009-01-06 | 14 | Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not think the seven calls are worth $344,000. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the City of Alameda response time is 4 minutes; inquired the County's time. The Fire Chief responded the County standard is 8 minutes. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what the County's actual time is, to which the Fire Chief responded that he does not have said information. Councilmember Tam stated a speaker addressed the City's obligations regarding an initiative; requested the City Attorney to provide an update. The City Attorney stated the title and summary were prepared and e- mailed out today. Councilmember Matarrese inquired when the City would start browning out an ambulance. The City Manager responded the browning out of either an ambulance or rig, which is up to the Fire Chief, would begin at the end of the month in order to meet the budget. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like the Council to establish the desired service level; he would like the issue to come to Council before the service level changes, so that Council can establish the service level and get alternatives to taking the service level down by 5%. Mayor Johnson stated the issue would have to be placed on an agenda; resources can be discussed at the mid-year budget review in February. Councilmember Gilmore inquired when various financial reports would be provided in response to previous ouncilmember questions. The Interim Finance Director responded the reports being prepared on the three revenue sources : property tax, property transfer tax and sales tax will be presented on February 3. Councilmember Gilmore stated the reports would provide information on the City's revenue status and indicate whether or not there is wiggle room. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 January 6, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-01-06.pdf |