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CityCouncil | 2017-04-18 | 17 | department will be asked to do more with less in the next budget cycle: Kevin Kennedy, City Treasurer. Stated public safety is an area where he would not want to do more with less; protecting citizens is important; he supports staff; urged Council to bring back the Fire Prevention program: John Knox White, Alameda. Stated there is a disconnect between sworn staff and non-sworn staff; having sworn inspectors creates a professional development tract; urged Council not to make the same mistakes as Oakland; stated Fire Inspectors need to be sworn staff: Dan Robertson, City of Oakland Fire Fighter. *** (17-262) Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of continuing the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would only support considering the current item. The motion was not amended. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. Stated that he supports the item; he is surprised that a large number of buildings are not being inspected; it is the City's job to make sure there is staff and resources for inspections; urged support for the safety and betterment of Alameda: David Mitchell, Alameda. Stated his concern turned to worry for the safety of family and community; urged Council to restore a sworn Fire Prevention Bureau: Dennis Popalardo, Alameda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the issue is important; she is mindful of the budget but the issue cannot wait for a two year budget; she wants to make sure the City can pay for firefighters in their retirements; the City spends money to keep the community safe; Alameda has older structures; she would like funds to go to having buildings inspected; safety is the highest priority. Councilmember Oddie stated Alameda is not immune to a Ghostship [Oakland fire] situation; cutting corners puts Firefighters and citizens lives in danger; the number one priority is to keep the community safe; he is concerned about lack of management and not having a Fire Marshall; the EOC budget overrun was an example of a failure of not having management in place; the Police and Fire Departments should not be run like a business; he fully supports the funding. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 April 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-04-18.pdf |