pages: CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2009-08-03 | 8 | The City Attorney responded in the negative; stated any Charter amendment can be set by the Council at any election as long as the election is not set earlier than eighty-eight days after the resolution calling the election. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what the timing would be to get the measure ready to place on the ballot. The City Attorney responded an action needs to be taken on the IAFF measure; stated Council can put off taking any action on the companion measure. Mayor Johnson stated that she would prefer not to take action on the companion measure tonight the City did not expect Measure P to solve all problems; that she is reluctant to have a tax measure to fund additional fire staffing levels; November 2011 is a reasonable date. Councilmember Tam stated June 8, 2010 provides timely accountability for 9,048 signatures secured by the fire fighters and provides enough time to work on a collaborative effort with the fire fighters. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he believes in a competing measure, not a companion measure because staffing should not be in the City charter; the Fire Chief and City Manager should ensure correct staffing levels; that he agrees with having a June 2010 election because he wants to put a sense of urgency on the matter; funding is part of the issue; the other part is whether the City is taking a risk; staff should be able to determine whether there would be a difference in response time and service with reduced staffing and apparatus; PERS' worse case scenario can be projected; the matter is urgent. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not understand why the matter is urgent the fundamental question to the voters would be whether the Charter should require a minimum level for staffing and apparatus units; providing voters with needed information is important. Councilmember Tam inquired why seventeen new firefighters would be added if staffing levels are restored to 27 fire fighters. Mayor Johnson responded the City paid $5 million in overtime in thirty months. Councilmember Gilmore stated information received from the Fire Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Agency, and Community Improvement Commission August 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf |