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CityCouncil | 2005-09-20 | 2 | CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Johnson announced that the bills for ratification [paragraph no. 05-450] was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [ Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. . ] ( *05-449 - ) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council meetings held on September 6, 2005. Accepted. (05-450) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,807,630.92 Mayor Johnson stated that improvements are being made for buying within Alameda; a lot of office supplies, tires, and auto supplies are purchased outside the City and outside the County; the check register changed to make City versus non-City purchases more apparent ; requested staff to examine how other communities program to buy within the community; spending tax money outside of Alameda should not be done unless necessaryi the Council could adopt a resolution to formalize buying and hiring in Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese suggested that a Buyer position be reviewed; stated there are multiple sources for the same type of materials; the check register shows two places for tire purchases, with one in Oakland; a Buyer position may pay for itself by the money saved in buying in bulk and negotiating contracts. Mayor Johnson stated there are multiple providers for phone service and copy maintenance and repair; some items are bought through a County contract supporting jobs, creating tax revenue, and supporting Alameda businesses are some of the benefits from buying in Alameda. The City Manager stated that all processes are being reviewed; staff is working to have Alameda businesses meet the prices of businesses outside Alameda; bulk purchasing would encourage meeting the prices elsewhere. Mayor Johnson stated the City should be hesitant to have COSTCO memberships; items should be bought in Alameda questioned whether money is really saved when residents' tax money is spent outside Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 September 20, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-09-20.pdf |