pages: CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 16 | 31, , 2009 is being compared to the same seven months in the prior three years. Councilmember Matarrese stated the tables should be labeled accordingly. The Fire Chief continued the presentation. Councilmember Tam inquired whether it is fair to say that the Fire Department's ability to comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for the months of April through October was a little over 70% of the time [previously] and in 2009, the yellow and red bar shows that the Department was out of compliance with the NFPA [standard] 90% time, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan stated District 5 is less than 10% [in compliance with NFPA standards] inquired why the City selected the area. The Fire Chief responded Station 5 was selected because of the low call volume. Councilmember Matarrese stated statistics are pointers, not the total picture of assessing outcomes; performance was worse in 2006 than 2009 with the brownout situation; the matter begs all sorts of questions; that he wants to know impacts. The Fire Chief stated monthly reports show the number of affected calls throughout the City; impacts are noted; fortunately, significant impacts have not occurred due to delayed response times. Councilmember Tam stated the dice are being rolled by being out of compliance. The Fire Chief stated studies were conducted by Citygate in 2004 and by the International City/Council Management Association (ICMA) this year; the data matched the City's data; the City was hitting the same response time back then and now; continued the presentation. In response to Councilmember Matarrese's inquiry, the Fire Chief stated response times [in prior years] improved because of improved technology; response times this year dropped because of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |