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CityCouncil | 2009-05-05 | 4 | everyone wanted to see the new Main Library stated usage is beginning to increase; people use the Main Library as a place to search for materials and then have materials delivered to the branch libraries; families, teenagers, and seniors tend to use branch libraries more; the Neighborhood Library Report recommends refocusing branch libraries to serve people who do not have transportation or ability to get to the Main Library; the intent is to double the number of computers and increase seating at both locations. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether modifying the Agreement with the School District has been considered; stated Washington Elementary School is across the street from the West End library that he is hoping to use the two facilities in concert. The Library Director responded the City does not have a reciprocal use; however, Washington Elementary classes are at the West End library almost every morning; the Joint Use Agreement allows sharing database information; purchases are coordinated. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the team reviewed creative ways to use the two facilities [West End branch and Washington School] together any creative uses have been reviewed for the two facilities, to which the Library Director responded the issue will be reviewed. ( 09 - 182) Update on the CodeRED Emergency Notification System The Police Captain gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Gilmore stated people could not use cell phones or landlines within the City or State when the Loma Prieta earthquake occurred; inquired whether the same situation would happen with the CodeRED system, to which the Police Captain responded that he would find out. Mayor Johnson stated the system seems goods; the School District uses the system; inquired whether the system could be used in the event of tube closings. The Police Captain responded in the affirmative; stated the system has many different uses. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the existing system would be replaced, to which the Police Captain responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how many notifications could be transmitted within 87,500 minutes, to which the Police Captain Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 May 5, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-05-05.pdf |