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CityCouncil | 2012-02-07 | 3 | The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office and presented a Certificate of Appointment to Mr. Knox White. (12-041) Recommendation to Appoint Members of the Open Government Commission. Councilmembers noted the names and backgrounds of their appointees. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (12-042) Recommendation to Accept a Report on the Crown Beach Tragedy. The Police and Fire Chiefs gave a Point Presentation; the Fire Chief provided a handout. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry, the Police Chief stated the Police Department would be in a support role for water rescue incidents unless a criminal element is involved; then, a unified command would be utilized; nothing prohibits officers from taking independent action in an emergency. The Fire Chief stated the tabletop exercise held in January involved said elements. Councilmember deHaan inquired who would take the lead role in suicide intervention, to which the Police Chief responded the Police Department. The Police and Fire Chiefs continued the presentation. Mayor Gilmore inquired how different [communication] equipment plays into what needs to be done on a regional basis. The Police Chief responded the new P25 radio system would allow all surrounding jurisdictions in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to communicate; stated the system should be up and running by the end of 2012. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the new equipment would tie into what the Coast Guard uses. The Fire Chief responded the Fire Department has marine radios and can communicate with the Coast Guard; stated Oakland has a different system, which presents some problems. The City Manager stated the inoperable ability problem has been discussed at City Manager's meetings. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 February 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-02-07.pdf |