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CityCouncil | 2009-09-01 | 13 | provide an oral report at the next Council Meeting. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (09-340) - Consideration of Mayor's nominations for appointment to the Economic Development Commission and Historical Advisory Board. Mayor Johnson nominated Robert McKean and Bruce C. Reeves for appointment to the Economic Development Commission and Matthew D. Hoffman for appointment to the Historical Advisory Board. (09-341) Vice Mayor deHaan stated the three soccer fields at Estuary Park are unusable because of the lack of watering; requested that the mater be reviewed. The Park and Recreation Director stated that he would review the matter. (09-342 - ) Councilmember Tam provided a report on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) emergency training she attended; stated the best part of the training was the interaction with City staff; policy changes need to be made on response times; labor contracts need provisions that reflect the need to deal with disasters. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the nature of the provisions was discussed. Councilmember Tam responded the Public Works Director in Oakland said that his staff can only do certain things stated multi- - tasking is necessary in a disaster. The Police Chief stated the Police Department will be having meetings with the Interim City Manager and Fire Department regarding lessons learned from Oakland as well as other communities ; an exercise is planned for the winter. Mayor Johnson stated the School District should be included in the exercise. The Interim City Manager inquired whether Councilmember Tam was referring to amending vendor contracts or contracts with other agencies, to which Councilmember Tam responded both. The Interim City Manager stated Alameda is an island; supplies need Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 1, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-09-01.pdf |