pages: CityCouncil/2011-02-15.pdf, 3
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CityCouncil | 2011-02-15 | 3 | Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Acting Police Chief benefits are higher, to which the Human Resources Director responded the amount includes most all benefits, with minor exceptions, such as equipment or uniform pay; stated the salary is pretty much the full compensation. Councilmember deHaan noted the process has not started for the City Attorney. Mayor Gilmore stated the City still has a City Attorney. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Johnson stated the public should understand there are retirement benefits, which are a very substantial cost. The Human Resources Director stated the full benefit package is higher for the Police Chief if the PERS retirement contribution is counted; the amount for public safety is around 30%, while for miscellaneous, the contribution is closer to 12%; the health and welfare benefit is also not included. Councilmember Johnson stated the amounts are known; the amount is closer to 70% of pay for public safety; that she does not know the amount for non-safety. The Human Resources Director stated the amount is around 30%. Councilmember deHaan stated the amount [$213,524] is the base pay, not the entire package. The Human Resources Director stated the amount is base plus any benefits that are considered salary; the compensation package is exclusive of the PERS contribution that the City pays and any health and welfare benefits for medical, dental and life insurance. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (11-079) Recommendation to Accept $397,216 from the US Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program for the Replacement of a Fire Rescue Vehicle Using the Alameda County Fire Department's Competitive Bid Award, Appropriate $99,304 from the General Fund to Meet the Matching Funds Requirement of the Grant, and Authorize Purchase. The Acting Deputy Fire Chief gave a brief presentation. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Acting Deputy Fire Chief stated the converted delivery van is used to transport equipment for training; the van is unsafe. Councilmember deHaan inquired how the Fire Department responds to hazardous incidents, to which the Acting Deputy Fire Chief responded mutual aid. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 February 15, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-02-15.pdf |