pages: CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2009-08-03 | 15 | The Fire Chief responded in the affirmative; stated approximately $550,000 is budgeted for overtime. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the Police Chief's monthly community newsletter is very good; the Fire Department should do the same. The Fire Chief stated the Fire Department has started a weekly newspaper article. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated the Fire Department should do a monthly community newsletter because not everyone reads the newspaper 1 the Police Department posts the newsletter on the website; people need to be educated on when to call 911 and when to call a locksmith or plumber. The Fire Chief stated all avenues would be entertained. Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Tam stated the community will be placed at risk if equipment is not staffed in the event of gas fires; inquired what needs to happen to ensure that equipment is staffed. The Fire Chief responded staffing levels could drop below 24 40% to 50% of the time based on July statistics. Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Matarrese stated a trigger point is needed that looks at response time and impact so that Council can make a policy decision not to exceed a threshold that puts the community and staff at risk; the Fire and Police Departments have periods of intense activity that punctuate long periods of less activity that he wants to make sure that the public and personnel are not put at uninformed risk; trigger points are needed to ensure that the matter is brought back to Council if trends are going the wrong way. The Interim City Manager stated that she would work with the Fire and Police Chiefs on trigger points and standards and bring the matter back to Council on September 1; the Fire Department issue would be addressed first. Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Tam inquired whether now is an appropriate time for Council to discuss using the $400,000 discretionary reserves intended for Fire Station 3 in order to keep apparatus staffed through the end of the next fiscal year. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Agency, and Community Improvement Commission August 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf |