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CityCouncil | 2011-07-19 | 8 | through additional pension contributions. Councilmember deHaan stated that he strongly supports the Police Officers; sixty-four percent of the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget would be one time savings; future obligations have not been addressed. Mayor Gilmore stated the OPEB liability has almost been cut in half; significant structural changes have been made to take care of future liabilities. Councilmember Johnson requested that the Human Resources Director explain OPEB changes. The Human Resources Director stated the OPEB liability would be reduced by approximately $1 million through the Fire MOU and proposed Police MOU. Councilmember Johnson stated there are two long-term issues: one is the additional 2% contribution towards the PERS benefit; the other is that the City would be reducing the future cost of OPEB; the $70 million liability would be brought down and would not accumulate to the extent it has; instead of accumulating a liability for a retired employee and their spouse, the City would be accumulating a liability for the retiree only, which would be significant. Councilmember deHaan stated the $75 million liability increased to $82 million in the last year; in September, everything should be put on the table to understand what needs to be done to weather the storm. Mayor Gilmore stated Council has acknowledged that the economy will not get better in the next four or five years and that the City is heavily dependant on property tax revenues; Council has opted to discuss issues in September rather than January and has given direction to the City Manager to initiate talks with all bargaining units. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bonta, Johnson, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember deHaan - 1. (*11-398) Resolution No. 14611, "Approving a Revised Memorandum of Understanding Between the Alameda Police Managers Association and the City of Alameda for the Period Beginning February 28, 2010 and Ending June 29, 2013." Adopted. (11-399) Resolution No. 14612, "Affirming the City's Support for the 34th America's Cup and the City's Participation in the Activities Surrounding These Events." Adopted. The Business Retention and Attraction Development Manager gave a brief presentation. Speakers: Leslie Cameron, Bay Ship & Yacht Company; Jack Boeger, AC 34 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 19, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-07-19.pdf |