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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 28 | schedule. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded the ambulance rates are noted as being established by contract with Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (EMS); the City of Alameda follows the County's adopted fee schedule; new rates are anticipated mid-July. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated many people have expressed concern for bills with large amounts after ambulance services have been called; she would like Council to look into the issue of ambulance fees; her preference is to postpone fee increases as much as possible; it is important to recognize that future hardships are unknown. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the ambulance rates are established by a contract with Alameda County EMS; inquired whether the contract is housed with Alameda Fire Department or City of Alameda and how the rate could be changed. The City Manager responded the ambulance fee could be kept at the County rate; stated staff can bring back a review of the rates in September; the Fire fees can then be brought back along with the ambulance fees in the fall with the other rates being approved. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Herrera Spencer is looking for a reduction in ambulance fees. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded in the affirmative; stated she thinks it is interesting to have the victim billed for someone else calling an ambulance; expressed support for Council looking at the fees and figuring out a way to address the cost concerns. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the City Manager's recommendation to have staff take a closer look at the Fire fees and return to Council in September with a proposal. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the Master Fee Schedule, with the Fire fees to return to Council in September, including adoption of related resolution. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (21-455) Public Hearing to Consider Collection of Delinquent Integrated Waste Management Accounts via Property Tax Bills. The Public Works Coordinator gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 July 6, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |