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CityCouncil | 2021-05-18 | 3 | indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*21-335) Minutes of the Special Meeting, the Special Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission and the Regular City Council Meeting Held on April 20, 2021. Approved. (*21-336) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,197,536.94. (*21-337) Recommendation to Approve the Execution of a Reciprocal Tax Information Sharing Agreement between the City of Alameda and the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) of the State of California. Accepted. (21-338) Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of an Ambulance Consistent with Revised Vehicle Replacement Policy in an Amount Not to Exceed $311,598 from Leader Emergency Vehicles, REV Group. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested staff to share a brief summary. The Public Works Fleet Supervisor stated the replacement ambulance was approved in the previous two year budget cycle; the ambulance meets the replacement criteria set forth in the replacement documentation by the City. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired how many ambulances the City currently has and the need for replacement. The Public Works Fleet Supervisor responded the need for the replacement is to keep Fire Department vehicles in reserve status as outlined in the vehicle replacement criteria; stated both frontline and reserve units are maintained to facilitate vehicle repairs and service without a drop in the service; the vehicle cited for replacement will move into a reserve status. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification about the clean vehicle technology mentioned in public comment. The Public Works Fleet Supervisor stated the vehicle will meet or exceed all modern diesel emission standards, is clean diesel and is equipped with a Select Catalyst Reduction (SCR) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) which injects -re catalyst and allows for cleaner emissions per State requirements. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there are electric vehicle options for ambulances. The Public Works Fleet Supervisor responded the proposed vehicle is the best the City can do under the current platform; stated staff is watching market trends and is hopeful for a transition to an electric fleet as soon as vehicles are available with the additional needs for life saving duties; the battery life is not yet sufficient for the type of vehicle; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 18, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-18.pdf |