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CITY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE July 8, 2011 8:15 a.m. — 9:45 p.m. San Leandro City Hall 835 E. 14 Street San Leandro, California (Sister Cities Gallery) HIGHLIGHTS Committee Members: Mayor Cassidy, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Souza City Staff Present: Interim City Manager Marshall, Finance Director Vesely, ALCO Fire Chief Gilbert, Deputy Finance Director Rodriguez, Budget & Compliance Manager Perini, Financial Manager Hisatomi, Sr. Accountant Galvin, Administrative Assistant III Perez Public Present: None The meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. 1. Update on Financial Advisor Selection Vesely informed the Committee that upon approval from the City Council, Public Financial Management Inc. (PFM) has begun the process of finding an Underwriter to assist with the refinancing of the side funds. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be released within the week to 10 firms and there will be a 2 week period to allow for response. Staff anticipates that another 2 weeks will be needed for review and interviews with the prospected firms. Mayor Cassidy inquired on who will be assisting with the review. Interim City Manager Marshall stated that PFM and staff with be reviewing the RFQ's. Marshall also stated that Interim Finance Director Jim O'Leary will be on staff by this time and will be able to assist as well. 2. Discussion on Alameda County Fire Department Medical Services in Fire Houses Chief Gilbert introduced Alex Briscoe, Health Care Services Director of Alameda County to present a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Fire Station Medical Portals pilot program. Briscoe provided history, data, and the concept behind the program. Effective 2014, everyone is required to have health insurance. While this will be a requirement, many Alameda County residents may not be able to afford to see a doctor and therefore opt to visit emergency rooms to seek treatment, even for a minor health concern. Briscoe explained the concept behind the program is to provide affordable primary and preventative care to the community assist in lessening the burden on hospital emergency departments for these types of services. Alameda County has money for the operations of the program for three years but is seeking capital assistance from the cities that will be hosting the pilot program to construct the facility within the existing fire stations. Briscoe stated that a financial commitment is not needed at this time however is asking for a letter of interest from the City of San Leandro. This would allow him to seek grants.