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CityCouncil | 2014-06-17 | 6 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the transports tax the two ambulances now, to which the Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated the program is still in early stages and will need monitoring to determine issues. Provided background information and outlined the benefits of the service: Debi Stebbins, Alameda Hospital. Commented on the excellence of the service and all it does to get patients to the Wound Center: Beth Brizee and Sophia Telmo, Alameda Hospital Wound Care. Outlined his experience as a former employee of the program: Myles McMillian, former BLS employee. Councilmember Chen moved approval of staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he wished there were more data points for Council to evaluate the program as a business entity and the effect and lasting impact of the additional ambulance; he knows the Fire Chief will be vigilant in monitoring and ensuring the success of the program; he supports the program. Mayor Gilmore suggested that the matter be brought back to Council in one year to evaluate the progress and impacts of the program. Councilmember Chen and Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft agreed to amend the motion to include a report back to the Council in one year. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (14-262) Recommendation to Approve Parking Improvements for Park Street and Webster Street Shopping Districts. Councilmember Tam left the dais at 8:25 p.m. and returned at 8:28 p.m. Councilmembers Chen and Daysog recused themselves and left the dais. The Public Works Coordinator and Assistant Engineer gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Gilmore stated it appears the parking goal for Webster Street has already been met; Webster Street does not have the same side-street business pattern as Park Street; that she suspects the red indicates inadequate parking for residents rather than for business; she is interested in seeing more data; inquired whether the electronic sign Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 June 17, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-06-17.pdf |