pages: CityCouncil/2011-06-21.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2011-06-21 | 13 | The Assistant City Manager stated the Animal Shelter would still be a General Fund operation. Mayor Gilmore stated Council has often discussed moving toward establishing public/private partnerships; the proposal would be a win win for everyone. The City Manager stated the Animal Shelter would not be the last public service confronting a different model going forward; everyone needs to work together. Councilmember Johnson stated one speaker mentioned the Warmington Project; the idea was to build extra shelter capacity to help off set operating costs and offer services to other cities to take animals. Vice Mayor Bonta moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion with a caveat [to not use bequest money for the four month bridge]. Under discussion, in response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Assistant City Manager stated the non-profit idea was not part of the May 31st discussions when staff proposed outsourcing with another community and holding back two Animal Control positions; now, staff is looking at using bridge funding for four months; having the City run the shelter is expensive because of unionized labor; a non-profit can determine salaries and operations would be a lot cheaper than the City. Councilmember deHaan inquired how much is the bequest money, to which the Police Chief responded $327,495. Councilmember deHaan stated that his second to the motion stands as long as the bequest money is not used for the four-month bridge. The Assistant City Manager stated the money in next year's budget is not sufficient for four months of operation. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether there is another alternative for gap funding, to which the Assistant City Manage responded the only alternative would be to hold Police Officer positions vacant. In response to Councilmember Johnson's inquiry, the Police Chief stated currently, four Police Officer positions are being held; a fifth position could be held; seed money would be available one way or another. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he would keep his motion as is. Councilmember Johnson stated that she would second the motion as is. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 June 21, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-06-21.pdf |