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CityCouncil | 2012-03-07 | 5 | Councilmember deHaan stated the City looked into a salt water pump to use in an emergency; inquired whether any research has been done. The Division Chief responded the matter was researched several years ago; stated the purchase was low on the priority list; further stated a six year old pump is being overhauled. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiries regarding maintenance, the Public Works Director outlined the City's process; stated many Public Works and Recreation and Parks vehicles have been deferred; maintenance costs increase as the fleet ages. The City Treasurer and the City Auditor discussed the proposed measure and expressed their support. Following the Treasurer's comments, Councilmember deHaan inquired how on going maintenance for the pool and firehouse would be funded. The City Manager responded for the pool, the City anticipates creating a partnership with the swim community and having a 66 year lease, which would require the swim community to operate and maintain the facility; the animal shelter model will be used; assuming the useable life of a fire house is 50 years, building a $5 million fire house would require the Fire Department to set aside $100,000 every year to replace the fire house; further stated both Chiefs want to depreciate facilities, as well as both purchased and leased vehicles; depreciating is the proper way to budget. Speakers in favor of placing the measure on the ballot: Fred Blas, Citizens Emergecy Response Team (CERT) and Armature Radio Air Service; Bob Ploss, Alameda Aquatic Foundation; Bruce Thompson, Alameda Aquatic Foundation; Tom Schweich, Alameda/CERT; Jack Boeger, Alameda; Robbie Dileo, Alameda Museum; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Trish Spencer, Alameda; Karen Bey, Alameda; Domenick Weaver, Alameda Firefighters Association and Alameda resident; and former Councilmember Tony Daysog, Alameda. Speakers in favor of placing the measure on the ballot and urged adding funds for a sports field: Ron Matthews, Alameda Youth Sports Foundation (AYSF); Pat Bail, Wolverines, AYSF and Alameda Babe Ruth; and Tracy Jensen, Alameda Soccer Club. Speakers not in favor of placing the measure on the ballot: Donna Eyestone, Alameda. Urged including funding for TASC, Inc.: Apostle Tillman, TASC, Inc. Urged revision to the measure including a shorter timeline: Al Wright, Alameda. *** Vice Mayor Bonta left the dais at 9:45 p.m. and returned at 9:47 p.m. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 5 March 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-07.pdf |