The City Council conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed adjustment to the Ambulance User Fee schedule to align with rates approved by Alameda County. The discussion addressed the fiscal impact of increasing the base rate, mileage, oxygen, treatment/non-transport, and first responder fees for emergency medical services. The proposal aims to recoup the rising costs of ambulance transport and paramedic services provided by the Fire Department, while ensuring compliance with county-wide emergency medical service standards.
Mar 26, 2026
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The commission agenda included a presentation on Results-Based Accountability basics, reports from the Public Health Officer and the Chair, and an update on the environmental health restaurant inspection audit. Significant discussion and action items focused on the proposed resumption of the BEAR program (BEAR 2.0) with an updated service model and governance structure, the Community Health Improvement Plan, the establishment of commission workgroups, and the election of officers.
