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CityCouncil | 2011-03-29 | 8 | Councilmember Tam stated the Hospital contracts for ambulance service. Councilmember deHaan stated the ambulance has Alameda Hospital painted on it. The Interim Fire Chief stated said ambulance is an AMR ambulance. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the ambulance is used for the BLS service, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan stated the City would be going into a territory that is already covered. Councilmember Tam stated that she recalls seeing a provision in the EMS Contract that allows the City to have the ability to do BLS transport. The Interim Fire Chief responded that he would research the matter and provide information back to Council. Mayor Gilmore requested information be provided back. The Interim City Manager stated staff would provide the information. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he has heard an argument that there is an exclusive operating right for BLS; inquired why staff believes this is not true. The Interim Fire Chief responded for 10 years he has heard that the City had an Exclusive Operating Agreement (EOA) for BLS; in the last 12 months, Alameda County EMS clarified that the City does not have an OEA; an OEA is not in the City's contract. Councilmember Tam stated that she would appreciate staff checking the Contract; that she remembers the Contract including non emergency BLS service. The Acting City Manager stated staff would check the Contract and contact the County to clarify, if needed. Councilmember Tam stated staff should do more than just check the Contract and should help Council to understand whether or not the matter [of providing BLS] has been reviewed and the potential to generate revenue has been evaluated in spite of the fact that the City has a geographic advantage with the ambulance service being on the Island. The Acting City Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Gilmore stated staff was thoughtful in putting together the questions; the City should look at doing all of the things presented; the matter is a timing issue; a combination of structural and one time fixes could be done for the next budget year Special Meeting Alameda City Council 8 March 29, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-03-29.pdf |