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CityCouncil | 2015-05-19 | 12 | Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the Library would be ideal if a disaster extends for months; he has not seen analysis that shows a gap; inquired if an earthquake happens tonight, what is it that could not be done tomorrow. The Public Works Director responded the Police building was built in 1978 and may not be functional after an earthquake; there are lots of lessons to be learned from Northridge; a building that is guaranteed to perform is proposed; the Library cannot be guaranteed. Councilmember Daysog stated various departments and personnel would comprise the EOC; realizing that the Mayor needs to be part of the equation is important and is in the City Charter. The Public Works Director stated the roles for the Mayor and Council have been addressed. Councilmember Daysog stated there is an Emergency Council in the event of an emergency; the message is that the EOC is inadequate; the EOC is for Alameda residents. The Public Works Director stated Napa lost both their County and City EOCs after the August 2014 earthquake; both operations delayed response by 24 hours. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what the result was from the delay, to which the Public Works Director responded fires got out of control. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the 2012 Measure C staff report detailed Fire Station 3 being outdated; the design called for a modern EOC on the second floor; the proposed EOC then became two different structures on a larger parcel; analysis indicates merging the two structures would cost more; that she would like to apply criteria that is best for Alameda citizens; best use of capital is important; different sources of funding have been identified; Alameda has aging infrastructure; that she was distressed when the City withdrew from the Rockefeller Grant Program; other cities in the region were chosen; Alameda needs to partner with neighbors; she would like staff to contact the Rockefeller program to get the grant back; supporting the proposition is important for her; training needs to start even before the EOC is built; the EOC could be widely used and she would like assurances along those lines. The Public Works Director stated that he defines resiliency like a slinky that needs to be put back after a disaster; training has already started. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that her point about training is a disaster could happen tonight; the City needs to be ready now. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 May 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-19.pdf |