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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,1,"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - - JUNE 21, 2011--7:00 - P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and
Mayor Gilmore - -5.
Absent:
None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(11-305) Mayor Gilmore announced that the City Manager Communication on the
Animal Shelter Update [paragraph no. 11-331 would be addressed under the
Resolution [paragraph no. 11-337 on the 7:01 p.m. meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY & ANNOUNCEMENTS
(11-306) Mayor Gilmore welcomed the new City Manager.
(11-307) Proclamation Declaring June 23, 2011 as Alameda Alliance for Health Day.
Mayor read and presented the Proclamation to Ingrid Lamirault, Alameda Alliance for
Health.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(11-308) Michael John Torrey, Alameda, invited everyone to the American Relay
League event this weekend.
(11-309) Kurt Peterson, Alameda, discussed his concern with the budget and requested
that the International Association of Fire Fighter resolution [paragraph no. 11-325 be
postponed.
(11-310) Richard Neveln, Oakland, stated public safety personnel involved in the Crown
Memorial Beach drowning should be placed on administrative leave.
(11-311) Adam Gillitt, Alameda, discussed the Crown Memorial Beach drowning.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gilmore announced that Item the Resolution Approving Revised Memorandum of
Understanding [paragraph no. 11-325 was removed from the Consent Calendar
for
discussion.
Councilmember Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,2,"Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
[Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph
number.]
(*11-312) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council, Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority and Community Improvement Commission Meetings held on
May 31, 2011; and the Special Joint City Council and Public Utilities Board Meeting and
Regular City Council Meeting held on June 7, 2011. Approved.
(*11-313) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,814,276.64.
(*11-314) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Joint
Use/Operating Agreement with the Alameda Unified School District for the Operation of
the District Swimming Pools. Accepted.
(*11-315) Recommendation to Award Contract for Legal Advertising for Fiscal Year
2011-12. Accepted.
(*11-316) Recommendation to Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize a Call for
Bids for Ferry Repair and Resurfacing of the Main Street Ferry Terminal Parking Lot,
No. P. W. 05-11-14. Accepted.
(*11-317) Recommendation to Adopt Plans and Specifications and Authorize a Call for
Bids for the Cyclic Sewer Replacement Project, Phase 9, No. P.W. 03-11-05.
Accepted.
(*11-318) Recommendation to Accept the Work of Weber Tractor Service for the Repair
of Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk Curb, Gutter, Driveway, and Minor Street
Patching, Fiscal Year 2010-2011, Phase 11, No. P.W. 06-10-14. Accepted.
(*11-319) Recommendation to Adopt a First Amendment to Agreement to Harbor Bay
Business Park Association for the Landscape Maintenance Management Contract for
the City of Alameda Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2, Zone 5 - Harbor
Bay Business Park. Accepted.
(*11-320) Recommendation to Reject the Bid, Adopt Revised Plans and Specifications
and Authorize a New Call for Bids for Park Street Streetscape, Lincoln Avenue to Webb
Avenue, and Central Avenue to San Jose Avenue, No. P.W. 10-09-30. Accepted.
(*11-321) Recommendation to Approve a Third Amendment to Agreement for MV
Transportation, Inc. to Operate the City of Alameda Paratransit Shuttle Service.
Accepted.
(*11-322) Recommendation to Approve a Fourth Amendment to Agreement for
Welcome Transport Group to Provide Paratransit Taxi Services. Accepted.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,3,"(*11-323) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement
with Carducci Landscape Architects to Provide the Design and Project Management
Services for the Renovation of Krusi Park in the Amount Not to Exceed $301,250.
Accepted.
(*11-324) Resolution No. 14574, ""Authorizing Acceptance of $25,000 in California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant Funding to Enhance Existing Alcohol-
Related Enforcement.' Adopted.
(11-325) Resolution No. 14575, ""Approving Revised Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) Between the International Association of Firefighters, Local 689 and the City of
Alameda for the Period Commencing January 3, 2010, and Ending June 29, 2013.""
Adopted.
The Human Resources Director gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Gilmore inquired whether putting off the MOU would have consequences.
Joe Wiley, Chief Negotiator, responded the City would most likely find itself a
respondent in an unfair labor practice charge filed by the International Association of
Firefighters (IAFF).
Mayor Gilmore stated the public feels that they have not had an opportunity to comment
throughout negotiations.
Mr. Wiley stated the comment period would need to come at the beginning of the
bargaining process, not the end; the law does not require the City or a labor
organization to provide a comment period.
Mayor Gilmore noted Mr. Wiley is the City's labor negotiator and outside legal counsel
for the City.
Councilmember deHaan requested further explanation of the 48/96 proposal.
Mr. Wiley stated the work schedule would change from one day on and one day off to
two days on and four days off; the schedule would be a trail for both parties; either side
could stop the proposed work schedule if the schedule does not work; an evaluation
would be done at the end of the year.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether the 48/96 schedule and other items in the MOU
are part of the list presented in November 2009.
Mr. Wiley responded that he does not know without reviewing his notes, stated the
48/96 schedule has been discussed for a considerable length of time.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,4,"Speakers: Nancy Hird, Alameda Citizen's Task Force (ACT); Noel Folsom, Alameda;
Rosemary McNally, Alameda; Gretchen Lipow, ACT; Lester Cabral, Alameda; Adam
Gillitt, Alameda; Red Wetherill, Alameda; Corinne Lambden, Alameda; Ashley Jones,
Alameda; Kurt Peterson, Alameda; Trish Spencer, Alameda; Jim Sweeney, Alameda;
Kevin Kennedy, City Treasurer; Jon Spangler, Alameda; and Kevin Kearney, City
Auditor.
Councilmember deHaan stated the Council put together a Fiscal Sustainability
Committee; an eye opening report was provided in 2009; $4.8 million needed to be
saved in last year's budget; one fire station was closed; closing City Hall West was
initiated; departments were consolidated; positions were reduced; programs were
eliminated; there were no pay increases; the City is still facing a shortfall; the can is
being kicked down the road; Council has solved problems by using one time funding;
that he still has questions regarding discretionary funds; 30% of the budget will take a
hit if nothing is done to change the 70% for public safety; manpower will need to be
reduced if concessions are not made; library hours have been cut and more hours may
have to be reduced; Council cannot continue to window dress the budget; that he
supports delaying the MOU and will not support adoption of the resolution.
Mayor Gilmore stated the life of the MOU would cost $9,300; contract negotiations
began in 2009; a five to ten percent pay cut has never been on the table; items cannot
be introduced in negotiations after a certain point of time; nothing has been
accomplished in the last eighteen months; other cities have given bargaining units pay
raises, but Alameda has not; previous contract costs would still be in full force if the
MOU is not approved; costs would be locked in and the City would not be able to take
advantage of any savings; going back to the negotiating table might result in more
concessions; something needs to be done to solve structural problems; the City and
unions have no interest in seeing the City go bankrupt; getting back to the negotiating
table might take years if the City goes to war with employees; lawyers would be the only
ones that would benefit; the Council has no power to impose pay cuts; a five to ten
percent pay cut would be accomplished by cutting bodies, which would require a meet
and confer process.
Vice Mayor Bonta stated the proposed MOU would make inroads and progress in areas
that have not been addressed in the past; the MOU has short-term, mid-term, and long-
term savings; the spousal retirement health care reform is very significant; $500,000 per
year would be saved; Cadillac plans would not be funded by the City; Firefighters have
removed the minimal staffing provision scheduled for the November election; the
election would have cost the City $300,000 and, if passed, would have cost $4 million
per year.
Councilmember Tam stated negotiations have taken a long time; the City needs to have
certainty and accuracy in projections and estimates in order to ensure a balanced
budget; progress made over the last three months has been significant in giving
management some idea of how to look at balancing a budget that seems to have an
increasing deficit because of uncertainties with the State and economy; the MOU
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,5,"represents Council and management respecting the collective bargaining process; that
she would support the MOU.
Councilmember Johnson stated the May 30th incident [Crown Beach drowning] should
be separate from the MOU issue; an outside investigation will be done, facts will be
analyzed, and findings will have consequences; the MOU addresses some of the
structural financial issues; a new City Manager is on board; the Police and Fire
Departments need to be restructured; that she would like to give the new City Manager
the opportunity to take a look at the matter; she does not want to delay the MOU
unnecessarily; the public feels uncomfortable with not having an opportunity to review
the MOU; perhaps the MOU should be put off until the next Council meeting so the
public can review provisions and make comments; flattening management has been
discussed for years; flattening management does not mean taking away supervisors;
reorganization can be done without taking Police Officers and Firefighters off the streets
or taking away supervision; overtime would go up with minimum staffing; delaying the
MOU by two weeks would not hurt the process.
In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry, the City Manager stated that he is puzzled by
the idea of doing the budget first and determining costs later; costs would be locked in
by approving the MOU; California law is extremely rigid in terms of labor negotiations
regarding what can be public and what can be private; the public needs to be able to
weigh in at the beginning of negotiations; weighing in cannot be done now; that he
advises approving the MOU; the 48 hour work schedule would not be locked in; the City
or Union may walk away at any time; the City can pull out if the 48 hour work schedule
results in a lot of overtime; in September, the City will conduct a seminar with a panel of
labor law and labor negotiation experts; public commentary will be held for upcoming
negotiations; very few Bay Area cities can show a six year time period where public
safety personnel has not received pay increases, not even cost of living increases; an
arbitrator would look at contracts going back to January 2010 if negotiations break down
and the matter goes to arbitration; basing the landscape on January, 2010 would have
very different concessions than today; the outcome may be less advantageous and
would be retroactive.
Mayor Gilmore stated Council wants to work with employees in partnership; the budget
has a significant hole not only this year but in coming years; the best way to tackle the
situation is through cooperation with employees; everyone has the same goal of
keeping Alameda on strong, stable, and sustainable footing.
Councilmember Johnson stated public safety has gone without wage increases for six
years; inquired whether the same level of service could be maintained over the next two
years if the MOU is approved.
The City Manager responded that he could only speak to next year's budget, which
does not include a reduction in service because the MOU helps offset some of the
increases in health care costs; that he cannot guarantee future service levels because
no one knows how long revenues will stay flat.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,6,"Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there are other ways to make up shortfalls
without cutting public service levels.
The City Manager responded that he does not know; stated that he does not think that
cuts will happen next year; the City will have trouble two years out if trends do not
change.
Councilmember deHaan stated that he has reviewed public safety data for the past
twenty years; public safety received 24 pay increases; other bargaining units received
16 pay increases; public safety had an eight-year contract which is unheard of and
averaged a 2.5% increase every six months; when compounding increases over the last
twenty years, public safety has had an 118% increase in wages while other bargaining
units had a 76% increase, which is a 42% difference; Firefighters post employment
benefits increased 300% from 1999 to 2007; the Kaiser health plan rate for an
employee plus one dependent increased 70%; that he does not foresee that the City will
be hiring any new public safety employees in the next two years.
The City Manager stated every Bay Area city has had a similar pattern over the twenty
year period; the last six years has been flat; the next MOU would begin June 2013 if the
MOU is approved; the hole in the budget has been twenty years in the making; setting
the ship aright will take at least five years.
Councilmember deHaan stated that he does not believe the City has five years to
correct the course; Council could be sitting here two years from now asking what
happened; the issue needs to be addressed immediately.
Mayor Gilmore stated steps have been taken; things cannot change overnight; the City
Auditor and City Treasurer have stated that the City would be out of money in two years
if steps were not taken; every journey starts with a single step.
Councilmember Johnson stated AC Transit had a provision in its contract that allowed
imposing a Contract, but an arbitrator required AC Transit to get to the bargaining table
and negotiate causing; AC Transit to re do its budget; the City voted to change its
ordinance setting medical benefits for public safety retirees; an arbitrator required going
to the bargaining table to do that; the Council does not have the authority to unilaterally
change things; Vallejo went to arbitration a number of times.
Councilmember deHaan stated outside employment has been stricken from the MOU
but is on the application; the following has been stricken from the MOU: ""No employee
shall engage in outside employment during his/her regular working hours. No uniform
emblem, badge or other employee identification shall be worn by any person while in
the employment of someone other than the City. All requests by the employee for
permission to engage in outside employment shall be made on a form provided by the
City. No employee shall accept or continue employment other than occasional work
from other than the City of Alameda without the approval of the City Manager, which
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,7,"may be withheld if such employment constitutes a conflict of interest for the employee or
the City or which would interfere with the employee's ability to perform his or her City
job""; said language should remain in the MOU.
Mayor Gilmore stated the policy and procedure have not changed.
The Human Resources Director stated the policy has not changed; the [application]
form includes all the specifics.
Mayor Gilmore inquired whether anything has changed, to which the Human Resources
Director responded in the negative.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether said language is noted on the application, not
the MOU, to which the Human Resources Director responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Tam stated the MOU would take steps toward fiscal sustainability and
would bring significant structural changes to the retiree health care program within the
confines of labor law; moved adoption of the resolution.
Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Vice Mayor Bonta stated the issue is emotional; everyone wants to
work toward collective solutions; tonight's budget discussion will not be the last;
Council's job is to ensure the financial health of the City.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Bonta, Johnson, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember
deHaan - 1.
Councilmember Johnson stated that she has confidence that the City Manager will
guide the City through the process to balance the budget.
Mayor Gilmore called a recess at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:42 p.m.
(*11-326) Resolution No. 14576, ""Approving Amendment to Memorandum
of
Understanding Between the Alameda City Employees Association and the City of
Alameda for the Period Commencing July 1, 2009, and Ending June 30, 2011.""
Adopted.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(11-327) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 14578, ""Approving the Engineer's
Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering Levy of Assessments,
Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2, All Zones."" Adopted.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,8,"The Public Works Coordinator gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolution.
Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(11-328) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 14579, ""Approving the Engineer's
Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering Levy of Assessments,
Maintenance Assessment District 01-01 (Marina Cove).' Adopted.
The Public Works Coordinator gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolution.
Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
(11-329) Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 10006 to Create
Four Parcels at 2601 to 2901 Harbor Bay Parkway.
Continued to July 5, 2011.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(11-330) Presentation of Public Outreach Plan for the Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory Second Campus at Alameda Point
The Deputy City Manager provided a handout and gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Gilmore suggested putting signs at the libraries and the Community
Development Department.
Councilmember deHaan suggested using the two telephone poles across Ralph
Appezzato Way to hang a banner.
Councilmember Tam inquired what the turn out has been at the thirteen community
meetings, to which the Deputy City Manager responded the number varies depending
upon the type of event.
Councilmember Tam suggested contacting educational groups, such as the Alameda
Education Foundation, which was very active in the Measure A campaign.
The Deputy City Manager stated that she would contact the Foundation.
Vice Mayor Bonta stated now is the time for the community to show support and
express excitement.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,9,"The City Manager thanked the Deputy City Manager for working so diligently on the
project; stated Alameda can deliver and demonstrate a unified public.
(11-331) Animal Shelter Update
Addressed under the Resolution on the Special City Council meeting [paragraph no. 11-
337].
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
(11-332) Provide Direction on a Committee Formed to Focus on Alameda's Participation
in the America's Cup in 2013.
Vice Mayor Bonta gave a brief presentation.
In response to Mayor Gilmore's request, Vice Mayor Bonta stated the committee would
include experts in the boating industry, marinas, and hospitality and event planning.
Speaker: Jim Oddie, Alameda.
Councilmember Johnson stated that she agrees that there should be a committee; in
the past, Councilmembers have nominated members to a committee; the same process
should be followed.
Councilmember Tam stated Howard Ashcraft organized a committee and provided
updates to Council when the community wanted to submit an application for Google;
Council did not appoint committee members.
Councilmember Johnson stated said committee was not a City committee; each
Councilmember should have a representative if the committee is an Ad Hoc Committee.
Councilmember Tam stated the scope should be clear if a City Ad Hoc Committee is
formed versus just assigning people.
Councilmember deHaan stated last year, the former Economic Development Director
was directed to take the lead; other individuals got involved; that he is concerned with
Council getting involved with who should be on the committee; staff should come back
to Council with names.
Mayor Gilmore stated Alameda is a little bit behind in terms of timing; that she does not
see the need to appoint people to the committee; people have self-selected in terms of
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,10,"enthusiasm, interest, and knowledge; the group would not be closed; anyone could join;
suggested that staff provide Council with a list of people; Council could appoint one
person to report back at regular intervals.
The Assistant City Manager suggested coming back every four to six weeks via City
Manager Communications.
The City Manager stated that he had a conversation with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
regarding the American's Cup and Alameda's desire to participate; Mayor Lee has three
different committees covering different aspects; the conversation in terms of Alameda's
participation was very warmly received; different teams will need to be staged at
different locations; Mayor Lee felt that Alameda was a natural player.
Councilmember Johnson suggested having a link to the Alameda Waterfront website.
The Assistant City Manager stated the City's home page has an announcement
regarding the America's Cup with a link.
Councilmember Johnson stated the City's website should provide information on how to
joint the committee and when meetings would be held.
Vice Mayor Bonta stated meetings would be publically noticed; that he would circulate a
full roster of members and affiliations; he would be happy to be the Council
representative and serve as the Co-chair along with Chris Siewald.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether anybody could volunteer to be on the
committee.
Vice Mayor Bonta responded allowing anybody to volunteer might be too broad; having
targeted segments of the community represented would be good; meetings would be
open.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether staff would do the noticing, to which Vice Mayor
Bonta responded that he would like staff to do the noticing.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of formalizing the subcommittee.
Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(11-333) Consideration of Mayor's Nominations for Appointments to the Civil Service
Board, Commission on Disability Issues, Housing Commission, Library Board, Planning
Board, Public Utilities Board (PUB), Recreation and Park Commission, Social Service
Human Relations Board (SSHRB), and Youth Advisory Commission; and Consideration
of Mayor's Appointment to the Rent Review Advisory Committee.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,11,"Mayor Gilmore nominated Peter Horikoshi and Linda McHugh to the Civil Service
Board; Susan T. Deutsch, Steve R. Fort, Kelly Harp, Leslie A. Krongold, and Audrey
Lord-Hausman to the Commission on Disability Issues; Cullen L. Jones to the Housing
Commission; Michael E. Hartigan and Gail Wetzork to the Library Board; Authur
Autorino and Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft to the Planning Board; Gregory L. Hamm to the
PUB; Lola Brown and Gina Mariani to the Recreation and Park Commission; Cathy
Nielsen and Henry Villareal to the SSHRB; and Jeanette Mei to the Youth Advisory
Commission.
(11-334) Written Communication from the League of California Cities Requesting
Designation of a Voting Delegate for the 2011 Annual Conference.
Councilmember Johnson moved approval of designating Councilmember Tam as the
voting delegate; and Vice Mayor Bonta and Councilmember deHaan as the alternates.
Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
This meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,12,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY-JUNE 21,2011--7:01 P.M. -
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and
Mayor Gilmore - 5.
Absent:
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(11-335) Brad Wick, Alameda Towne Center General Manager, stated the name of the
Center would be restored to South Shore Shopping Center.
(11-336) Janet Gibson discussed the Crown Beach incident.
AGENDA ITEM
(11-337) Resolution No. 14577, ""Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Among
the City of Alameda, the Humane Society of Alameda, and the Friends of the Alameda
Animal Shelter Regarding the Future Operation of the Shelter."" Adopted.
The Assistant City Manager and Police Chief gave a brief presentation.
Speakers: Tom Hyland, Save Our Shelter (SOS); Suzanne Renner, Alameda; Janet
Davis, Alameda; Nancy Bianchi, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS); Holly
Schmalenberger-Haugen, Humane Society of Alameda; Brian Berg, Alameda; Gesine
Lohr, Alameda; Annie Choy, Mikaila Baskin, and Rachel Menendez, Alameda High
School Humane Society Club; Len Grzanka, Alameda (submitted comments); Jean
Richter, Alameda; Bonnie Peterum, Rosemary McNally, Alameda; Chris Allan,
Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association; and
Trish Spencer, Alameda.
The Police Chief stated on May 31st, staff proposed outsourcing services to another
jurisdiction; closing the shelter was never discussed; the current proposal would provide
an opportunity for the Police Department to work with groups to establish a sustainable,
non-profit organization that would have a vision of how the Animal Shelter should run.
Mayor Gilmore requested information regarding removing the Animal Shelter from the
Police Department and placing it in another department.
The Police Chief stated the Police Department does not run the Animal Shelter, but
provides management oversight, which is a small portion of the overall budget;
removing the Animal Shelter from the Police Department would still result in the same
fixed costs.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,13,"The Assistant City Manager stated the Animal Shelter would still be a General Fund
operation.
Mayor Gilmore stated Council has often discussed moving toward establishing
public/private partnerships; the proposal would be a win win for everyone.
The City Manager stated the Animal Shelter would not be the last public service
confronting a different model going forward; everyone needs to work together.
Councilmember Johnson stated one speaker mentioned the Warmington Project; the
idea was to build extra shelter capacity to help off set operating costs and offer services
to other cities to take animals.
Vice Mayor Bonta moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion with a caveat [to not use bequest money
for the four month bridge].
Under discussion, in response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Assistant City
Manager stated the non-profit idea was not part of the May 31st discussions when staff
proposed outsourcing with another community and holding back two Animal Control
positions; now, staff is looking at using bridge funding for four months; having the City
run the shelter is expensive because of unionized labor; a non-profit can determine
salaries and operations would be a lot cheaper than the City.
Councilmember deHaan inquired how much is the bequest money, to which the Police
Chief responded $327,495.
Councilmember deHaan stated that his second to the motion stands as long as the
bequest money is not used for the four-month bridge.
The Assistant City Manager stated the money in next year's budget is not sufficient for
four months of operation.
Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there is another alternative for gap funding,
to which the Assistant City Manage responded the only alternative would be to hold
Police Officer positions vacant.
In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry, the Police Chief stated currently, four
Police Officer positions are being held; a fifth position could be held; seed money would
be available one way or another.
Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he would keep his motion as is.
Councilmember Johnson stated that she would second the motion as is.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,14,"The Assistant City Manager stated there would be 88 sworn positions, which would be
down from 92; one more position could be held.
Councilmember Johnson stated that she would be nervous going below 88 positions.
In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Police Chief stated the bequest
money needs to be used for the operation of the shelter.
Councilmember Johnson stated that she would second the motion if hiring an officer
was delayed a month.
Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to see some seed money for the non-
profit.
The City Manager stated staff would negotiate terms; that he does not advise beginning
negotiations now.
Councilmember deHaan stated that his second to the motion holds if seed money is
considered.
Councilmember Tam stated the agreement already has provisions for the City to
provide fiscal support; either way, the City would provide funding.
The City Manager stated Section A-d of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
states the objective of the cooperative agreement would be to define the City's ability to
provide a portion of fiscal support to the non-profit organization.
Councilmember Johnson stated good faith efforts are being made on both sides;
inquired whether Councilmember deHaan's second still stands.
Councilmember deHaan responded as long as the funding is in consideration his
second stands.
Vice Mayor Bonta stated the funding is inherently in consideration because of the terms
of the MOU; that he does want to accept any friendly amendments to the motion for
anything broader than what is in the MOU.
Councilmember deHaan stated that he seconded to motion.
Councilmember Tam inquired whether Councilmember deHaan's second included
conditions, to which Councilmember deHaan responded in the negative.
Councilmember deHaan stated the bequest money was not part of the last discussion.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,15,"The Assistant City Manager stated the MOU notes that the City would agree to utilize
Shelter donations and money from the Police Department's operating budget to fund the
Shelter operation until November 1, 2011; the situation has been fluid.
Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he is supportive of the approach going forward; achieving
the goal in four months will be difficult but can be done with collective commitment;
having a sense of urgency going forward is important.
On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 10:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,16,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY-JUNE 21, 2011--6:00 - P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Roll Call -
Present:
Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and Mayor
Gilmore - 5.
Absent:
None.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(11-302) Conference with Labor Negotiators (54957.6); Agency negotiators: Joe Wiley
and Human Resources Director; Employee organizations: All bargaining units.
(11-303) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of litigation
pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 Number of cases: Two.
(11-304) Liability Claims (54956.95) - Workers' Compensation Claim; Claimant: Judy
Peña; Agency Claimed Against: City of Alameda.
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Gilmore
announced that regarding Labor, the negotiators briefed Council on the status of
bargaining with Alameda Police Officers Association, Alameda Police Management
Association, International Association of Fire Fighters, Alameda Fire Managers
Association, and Alameda City Employees Association; no action was taken; regarding
Anticipated Litigation, Council provided direction; and regarding Workers'
Compensation, Council provided direction.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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CityCouncil,2011-06-21,17,"MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- -JUNE 21, 2011-6:59 - P.M.
Chair Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Commissioner Johnson led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL -
Present:
Commissioners Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and
Chair Gilmore -5.
Absent:
None.
MINUTES
(11-028) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority, and Community Improvement Commission Meetings held on May 31, 2011.
Approved.
Commissioner Tam moved approval of the minutes.
Commissioner Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
Secretary
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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