pages: CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf, 19
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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 19 | Councilmember Tam stated the Fire Department would not be able to get accreditation with the current response times. The Fire Chief stated a process would be needed to determine how accreditation could be accomplished. Mayor Johnson inquired what percentage of transports go outside of Alameda, to which the Fire Chief responded approximately half. Mayor Johnson stated outside transports put people at risk. The Fire Chief stated staff is evaluating other ways to deliver patients off the Island. Councilmember Matarrese stated the problem is geographical ; the City has walked up to the edge and needs to see how solid is the edge; the City has been fortunate that there have not been any significant impacts. Mayor Johnson requested a breakdown of emergency and non- emergency calls. * * (09-471) Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of continuing the meeting past midnight. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Gilmore thanked staff for the detailed report; stated Council is vitally interested in the issue; data is important Council's decisions are only as good as the data provided; the data is presented in a very understandable manner. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether other fire departments are performing data collection, to which the Fire Chief responded data collection is performed to a certain extent. (09-472) Update on Councilmember Tam's Referral: Sunshine Community Task Force The Interim City Manager gave a brief presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |