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CityCouncil | 2011-10-18 | 8 | caused a lot of community concern; questioned whether Council would like to tell the community that a meeting would stop at midnight and be continued to another date. Councilmember Johnson stated the community has requested not going until 1:00 or 2:00 a.m. The Acting City Attorney stated the League of Women Voters has pointed out that Section 2-90.2(g) is redundant with Section 2-90.1; Section 2-90.2 addresses findings; Section 2.90.1 addresses definitions; that she feels the Sections are appropriate as is; inquired whether the Brown Act would be running concurrently on the cure and correct, to which Councilmember Tam responded in the affirmative. In response to Vice Mayor Bonta's inquiry about the statute of limitations introduced by Mr. Knox White, the Acting City Attorney stated the Sunshine Ordinance would have a separate statute of limitations; stated the Brown Act timing provisions would not be tolled for the Sunshine Ordinance. Councilmember Tam moved introduction of the ordinance with revisions discussed and including the provision about the supermajority vote for considering items past 10:30 p.m. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (11-501) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Emergency Medical Services First Responder Advanced Life Support and Ambulance Transport Service Agreement with the County of Alameda. Mayor Gilmore stated the negotiating team has done a good job; the County has given the City two additional first responder advanced life support unit credits and the exclusive right to provide first responder Advanced Life Support (ALS) services, which are both very important. The Interim Fire Chief congratulated the negotiation team; stated the City has re- established a good working relationship with the County. Mayor Gilmore stated a provision has been included for non-emergency ambulance transport; having as many options as possible is nice. The Interim Fire Chief stated staff would be providing the City Manager and Acting City Attorney with the framework for a business plan to determine if there is an interest in pursuing non-emergency ambulance transport. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired why the prior contract was missing some points important to the City. The Interim Fire Chief responded the County cannot provide a non-emergency Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 October 18, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-10-18.pdf |