pages: CityCouncil/2008-11-06.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2008-11-06 | 11 | Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan inquired whether staff would come back with a cost analysis for the second part of the motion. The City Manager responded the proposed changes require a MOU amendment stated the amendment would be prepared and presented for consideration along with identifying cost estimates based upon a better understanding of who would accept the Golden Handshake. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the cost analysis would come back to Council for review. Vice Mayor Tam responded in the negative; stated that she would like to direct the City Manager to make the necessary amendment in the MOU; stated the MOU would help provide some definition on specific savings and would come back to Council. inquired whether a report could be provided on the savings. The City Manager responded the MOU amendment staff report would identify the changes as well as identify the savings. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he has some concerns ; Kemper Sports' staffing levels are lower than the City's staffing level; that he does not have a solid feel for City staffing levels questioned whether the staffing level is necessary to maintain the Golf Course; stated the budget is projected with a 10% decline in play, but play is increasing; the one year hit for golf carts should be spread over three years; that he would like to have an evaluation of capital improvement funding paid for through a PILOT, surcharge, and ROI having a Golf Director who's core profession, vocation, and expertise is running a golf course is a very good idea; that he would like to discuss hiring a Golf Director on a performance bonus basis first; Kemper Sports has a great reputation; the Chabot Golf Course was contracted out and the story is not pretty. Councilmember deHaan stated staffing levels are a concerning factor; that he was hoping to hear that ACEA would be bringing staffing levels down. Mayor Johnson stated that she hopes affected Golf employees who do not take the Golden Handshake during the next year will have an opportunity to work in Public Works or Housing Authority positions. The City Manager stated the intention is to provide a soft landing for displaced employees. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Golden Handshake proposal would come back to Council. Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 November 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-11-06.pdf |