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CityCouncil | 2011-10-18 | 9 | Exclusive Operating Area (EOA) for Basic Life Support (BLS); stated the ALS service is contractual; BLS allows for free competition. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the Contract is silent on not having an EOA for BLS services, to which the Interim Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the City might consider offering BLS services. The Interim Fire Chief responded the City could pursue the matter; stated the process would be competitive. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether a pro forma would be done; stated that he understands revenue could be generated and the service could be profitable. The Interim Fire Chief responded a pro forma would be done. The City Manager stated the matter would need to be reviewed; Council could make a decision in sufficient time to impact next fiscal year. In response to Vice Mayor Bonta's inquiry, the Interim Fire Chief stated Palo Alto and South San Francisco provide the [BLS] service in a competitive environment. Councilmember deHaan stated the Contract has a lot of requirements for the City to meet. The Interim Fire Chief stated requirements are no different than the last fourteen years. Councilmember Tam expressed her appreciation to the negotiating team; thanked Supervisor Wilma Chan for her help; stated more ALS first responder credits would accelerate debt repayment; the City has worked with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on a funding stream to pay future Emergency Medical Services (EMS) via taxes; inquired whether the City would not have an obligation to transport a patient to a psychiatric facility if the patient does not require medical clearance at an emergency department. The Interim Fire Chief responded patients would need to self-transport; staff is drafting a policy. Councilmember Johnson stated supplying medications for ambulances is very expensive; expired medications are thrown away; inquired whether the City could work with the County to pool purchase of medications. The Interim Fire Chief responded staff is working on the issue; costs have been brought down significantly; the new County ambulance provider has asked the City if there would be interested in pooling to purchase medications; staff wants to ensure that the same quality would be available. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 October 18, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-10-18.pdf |