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CityCouncil | 2022-04-19 | 9 | speakers in the past have expressed concern over large purchases being placed on the Consent Calendar; the cost of the Fire apparatus is increasing and approving the matter sooner saves the City $130,000; she would like to know why a new Fire apparatus is necessary as well as any additional benefits. The Fire Chief stated the purchase was previously approved and was expected to be included as part of the work plan for next fiscal year; however, the Apparatus Committee and Public Works Department were alerted about the price increase; staff worked to get the purchase on the agenda sooner in order to avoid the $130,000 cost increase; the City has one reserve apparatus which is 30 years old; wear and tear on in-use apparatuses occurs; AFD does rely on the reserve apparatus to fill in when frontline equipment goes out of service; the fleet replacement plan has a replacement cycle of 15 years; the new apparatus will increase reliability for the spare apparatus; finding parts for the spare apparatus is challenging due to age; the new apparatus and fleet will be environmentally friendly; the new apparatus will have a longer ladder, quicker deployment time, increased maneuverability and can carry all equipment; the new apparatus is built to the 2016 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901 standards; the apparatus will ensure the City is meeting all modern apparatus safety technology, which protects both the community and Fire Fighters; discussed the apparatus technology. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS (22-271) Recommendation to Accept the Annual Report on the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) and the Annual Report on Transportation. The Sustainability and Resilience Manager and Transportation Planner gave a Power Point presentation. Discussed the West End Bicycle and Pedestrian bridge as a priority for Bike Walk Alameda; stated the bridge is needed and is the best long-term solution; many recommendations support the 2009 report; discussed studies validating the need for an estuary crossing: Denyse Trepanier, Bike Walk Alameda. Stated the bike and pedestrian bridge is essential to aggressive and important climate and safety objectives; discussed her experience using an electric bike leaving the Island from the West End; stated the West End stands to have the highest density of housing with zero infrastructure for bikes and pedestrians to get on and off of the Island: Rachel Campos de Ivanov, Alameda. Expressed support for the work done to support sustainability in Alameda and for City staff; stated Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) would like to continue being a partner with the City: Ruth Abbe, CASA. Stated a lot of work has been done; discussed recommendations provide by the Transportation Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2022 7 | CityCouncil/2022-04-19.pdf |