pages: CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2009-08-03 | 7 | possible election dates. Councilmember Gilmore inquired when the City would be advised of PERS' 2010 rate estimate, to which the Interim City Manager responded February or March 2011. Councilmember Gilmore stated knowing service costs is important more time is needed because the City needs to understand what the State will do; the City cannot afford a special election; the City does not have an option to not have an election on the matter because the issue is a ballot initiative; placing the matter on the ballot before November 8, 2011 would be fiscally irresponsible. Councilmember Gilmore moved adoption of the resolution setting the election for November 8, 2011. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor deHaan stated uncertainties still exist; time is needed. Councilmember Tam stated that she would like to propose another motion; the City's b allot measure requires a funding mechanism before the firefighters initiative is implemented core services have been discussed; public safety was an overwhelming core service when polling was done for Measure P; funding should rest with City management; the amount of risk the community is asked to take on is a Council prerogative; the City's ability to respond to an emergency would be compromised by depending upon Oakland or San Leandro. Councilmember Tam moved approval of placing both measures on the June 8, 2010 ballot the next ten months can be spent evaluating appropriate staffing levels, exploring whether there are additional revenues beside taxes, and working with the International Association of Fire Fighters ( IAFF) to see if there is an opportunity to develop a collaborative measure; inquired whether the motion is allowable and what are the deadlines for a June 8, 2010 election. The City Attorney responded a date cannot be changed once an action is taken to set the matter for an election. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether both measures need to go on the ballot at the same time. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Agency, and Community Improvement Commission August 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf |