pages: CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2008-08-19 | 14 | Vice Mayor Tam stated that she received a call from a gentleman who believes that the City is issuing more tickets and citations in order to generate a quota. The Police Chief stated the Police Department always provides police services that are not disparate in any way and are very appropriate and professionally managed and delivered; fees are not based on a quota. Vice Mayor Tam stated the gentleman is an Oakland Police Officer who lives in Alameda and perceives that his neighborhood is being targeted. The Police Chief stated that he would talk to him. (08-360) Consideration of creating an Ordinance Establishing an Irrevocable Trust Fund for Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) . Councilmember Matarrese stated the referral outlines and references a January 15, 2008 report showing accrued liability for OPEB : the projected accrual was $75 million; currently, the City is using the "pay as you go" approach; requested that Council consider an ordinance establishing an Irrevocable Trust Fund which would include a minimum annual contribution as a percentage of the General Fund budget; further requested that the Fiscal Sustainability Committee recommend a minimum fund contribution level to be included in the ordinance; Council would review the ordinance so that funding the liability could start this year. The City Manager stated staff recommends research be continued and addressed at the Fiscal Sustainability Committee August 26 meeting; the timeline [for adopting the ordinance] would be mid October or November. Councilmember Matarrese stated the end goal is to have the ordinance move along in parallel with starting funding this year ; the commitment is already made. Councilmember deHaan stated the intent is to put the ordinance in place, but not indicate the dollar amount. Councilmember Matarrese stated the dollar amount would be left blank. The Interim Financial Director stated other cities have considered other options beyond a trust alternative; that she has five significantly different options for Council consideration. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 August 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf |