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CityCouncil | 2021-06-15 | 27 | In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding San Francisco, Mr. Penn stated San Francisco law enforcement handles 5150 calls. Mr. Gilbert stated the Fire Department responds to situation requiring care. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how Dispatch and calls to the non-emergency line would work under the Fire Forward model; requested the Fire Department to address how the model would address Police involvement. The Interim Fire Chief responded the Fire Forward model is designed to respond without Police in most instances; stated in a instance where there could be potential for violence, the Police would be needed; many responses do not require Police; Fire is already a first responder; the Fire Department has its own Dispatch Center; 911 calls initially go through the Police Department Dispatch Center; calls for Fire response are transferred. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired who would make the determination about a non-violent, non-combative, behavioral health emergency for a client that does not need to be restrained or have a medical complaint. The Interim Fire Chief responded it is typically decided at the answer point; stated when a call comes in, the Police Dispatch would decide whether to transfer the call to the Fire Dispatch Center. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Fire Department would not be involved in the decision since the Dispatch Center makes the determination, to which the Interim Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed appreciation; stated that she plans to support the first responders; the Fire Department already has relationships and is in the community all the time. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of supporting Option 1 [Fire Department Fire Forward Response Pilot]. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she has a question about calls to the non-emergency line that resulted in two high profile incidents; her frustration is Council has asked to know how the Dispatch process is going to be addressed; the City can move to Option 1 or 2, but she is very concerned about how Dispatch decisions will be made to ensure there is a non-Police response; outside of whatever selection is made, she is looking for something from the City Manager relative to addressing the overall process for dispatching. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 15, 2021 18 | CityCouncil/2021-06-15.pdf |