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CityCouncil | 2015-05-19 | 16 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Vice Mayor Matarrese; stated Fire Station 5 was closed at Alameda Point; businesses and residents could be more vulnerable without Fire Station 3. The Fire Chief stated the Ryland Research, CityGate and TriData reports were consistent; the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) report was contrary to the other reports; the other reports indicated Alameda has a correct staffing model and could adequately respond to incidents; the ICMA staffing models did not make sense and did not apply to the City; ICMA reports have been discredited across the country when a report to the City of Lake Havasu was labeled City of Alameda. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Alameda has a commitment from East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) that the EWS will be working by 2020. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated EBMUD has made a verbal commitment and would be reinforced at a May meeting with the Mayor. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Public Works Director stated Bay Farm Island pipes are buried and would perform well in an earthquake; the water-crossing pipes are challenging. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated commitments should be in writing. The Public Works Director stated that he and the Mayor have a meeting with EBMUD and will get a written commitment. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Public Works Director stated EBMUD will make a presentation to Council on June 2nd *** (15-351) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the remaining agenda item: Site A [paragraph no. 15-352]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval [of considering the remaining item]. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Oddie - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. *** In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Fire Chief stated turnout gear gets contaminated with combustion products and produces toxic offgassing; a policy was implemented prohibiting wearing of turnout gear in living quarters; Fire Station 3 has two separate quarters which causes delay in response time because Fire Fighters have to get dressed in a separate building. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 May 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-19.pdf |