pages: CityCouncil/2009-03-17.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2009-03-17 | 14 | District but alarms need to be kept in good working order. The Fire Marshall stated the School District's maintenance division was not aware of all of the false alarms some of the fees have been waived for Ruby Bridges; other schools have chronic alarm problems; the State mandates fire inspections for school districts; an invoice is sent and is charged against lease payments that the City makes to the School District. the City is able to recoup costs for repeated false alarms; false alarm fees are much less expensive than reoccurring calls for service. Mayor Johnson stated the City needs to inform the School District that there would not be a charge if alarms are maintained and there is communication with staff. The City Attorney stated the false alarm ordinance would need to be amended to exempt the School District and is not on the agenda tonight. Mayor Johnson stated tonight's agenda is dealing with the use of emergency services in non-emergency situations; repeated false alarms from the School District are not emergency situations. The Fire Marshall stated that staff is working with the School District. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the hospital could be included [in the exemption]. Vice Mayor deHaan stated senior citizens have certain needs inquired who is the tiebreaker in the decision making, to which the Fire Marshall responded he is. Vice Mayor deHaan stated individual concerns need to be heard. Mayor Johnson stated the education process is important; staff needs to go to Mastick Senior Center and business and homeowner associations; a lot of residential calls come from apartment structures; plumbing leaks should be directed to the building manager instead of the Fire Department. Vice Mayor deHaan stated education is important; part of the training needs to address how to turn off the water. Mayor Johnson people need to be informed that a plumber should be called if they chose not to learn how to turn off their water; people need to know what type of situations are non-emergency and when calling 911 is a necessity. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 March 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-03-17.pdf |