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CityCouncil | 2019-06-18 | 13 | center (EOC) for homeless services, and facilities should be used for more than one service; inquired whether the feasibility study could also look at other services a Fire Station might provide. The Finance Director stated the feasibility study is for existing Fire Station 5 [at Alameda Point]. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated the feasibility study could also look into the possibility of other locations and moving a station; expressed support of maximizing funds related to utilizing and multitasking the EOC. The Finance Director stated the dollar amount for the feasibility study is $78,000, with additional requests to look into other items such as relocation of what the stations could be used for, an additional $20,000 was added for a total of $98,000. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she suggests looking under the $60,000 line item for recruitment and personnel if additional funding is needed; there are ways to find flexibility in budgeting. The Fire Chief stated the budget for the feasibility study was increased after conversations with the City Manager for options to re-open Fire Station 5 as a standard size building, or the cost to relocate Fire Station 5; the Fire Department is working with the Community Development Department to bring homeless services to an adjunct building previously used as a training center. Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie stated the call of action is to utilize the EOC for collective action, not just as a bunker used in emergency situations; smaller, long-term crises such as homeless services should be looked into. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated budget review is a good time to look at possibilities. Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie stated the crisis of the week prior would have been a good time to utilize the EOC. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated the fires of the previous year which affected air quality would also have been a good time to utilize the EOC. The Finance Director continued the presentation. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft outlined library services; stated the funds are being put to good use. The Finance Director continued the presentation. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission June 18, 2019 2 | CityCouncil/2019-06-18.pdf |