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CityCouncil | 2008-11-06 | 14 | is interested in knowing more about the organization which was formed as a result of the non-profit project. Mayor Johnson stated the project was very successful; inquired whether the picture is a satellite photo, to which Mr. Wagner responded the picture is a kite photograph. COUNCIL REFERRALS (08-475) Discussion of referring the Public Safety Memorandums of Understanding to the Fiscal Sustainability Committee for review and consideration. Mayor Johnson stated the City needs to have a long-term vision on how community and public safety services will be provided and paid for; the State will be balancing an $11.2 billion budget deficit in the next seven months. a five to ten year vision is needed; people have a misunderstanding of public safety service costs; the public needs to be provided with information to better understand public safety costs; the City needs to be very proactive in providing future community services; the City Manager proposed to reduce the amount of money transferred from the Golf Course to the General Fund; public safety will always be a priority Library hours have been cut continually; the Library should be more available to the public; other options need to be reviewed with a long-term approach; some cities have special districts for Recreation and Park and are not at risk for being cut every year to pay for public safety; it is important to have well informed public input. Domenick Weaver, Alameda Firefighters, stated the community needs to know that public safety costs are high; the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) is hosting town hall meetings that he does not want public safety Contracts going to the Fiscal Sustainability Committee; agreements should be made at the bargaining table. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not intend to have another committee work on negotiations; the intent is to start public discussions on paying for future levels of service. Councilmember Matarrese stated the community needs the facts; the Fire Chief gave a very clear presentation on fire vehicle deployment and staffing associated costs are missing; there is a big disconnect in running the City; he would like to have management and bargaining units put together a primer for costs; the structure of the City has been changed by separating out Planning and Building; goals should be established rather than sending MOU'S to the Fiscal Sustainability Committee. Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 November 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-11-06.pdf |