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CityCouncil | 2012-02-07 | 5 | Councilmember Johnson inquired whether funding has been redirected from the current budget to cover costs, to which the Fire Chief responded some equipment funding has been redirected. The Police Chief stated that training and equipment funding has been reprioritized for the Police Department. Speaker: Carol Gottstein, Alameda, noted that Raymond Zach's name and the word "suicide" are not mentioned in the report. Councilmember Johnson moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The City Manager suggested that the next update be presented during budget discussions. (12-043) Recommendation to Approve the Fire Department's Implementation of a Pilot Basic Life Support Transportation Program. The Fire Chief gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Tam stated the proposed plan seems good for cost recovery and utilizing resources; inquired whether the proposed plan would be feasible considering recent fire activity, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Tam inquired whether 5150 calls fall under Basic Life Support (BLS), to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative when medical clearance is not needed. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, the Fire Chief stated a lot of requirements are necessary to ensure that Medicare and Medical are covered. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether staff has discussed the proposed plan with Alameda Hospital. The Fire Chief responded efforts have been made to contact the hospital; stated Alameda Hospital is under contract with American Medical Response (AMR); noted the hospital is happy with AMR. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the BLS transportation program is a revenue generator for the hospital, to which the Fire Chief responded that he does not know; stated the program is a revenue generator for AMR. The City Manager stated the issue is on his agenda when he meets with the [Hospital] Chief Executive Officer next week. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 February 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-02-07.pdf |