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CityCouncil | 2012-10-30 | 6 | responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired if all bargaining units are open to moving forward, to which the City Manager responded informal responses were received from both the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Alameda Police Officers Association (APOA). Councilmember deHaan stated following San Jose's open negotiation model was discussed in the past; stated he would like to see more transparency. Councilmember Tam stated that ensuring openness in the discussions is a laudable goal; stated the City of Alameda, the Teacher's Union and the Board of Education negotiated in the open and some proposals were not fully vetted or researched, positions became so intractable that people ended up feeling very disenfranchised. * Councilmember Tam left the dais at 9:47 p.m. and returned at 9:49 p.m. * Urged a macro approach be taken: Jane Sullwold, Alameda. Urged principles be developed using the previous discussion: Tony Daysog, Alameda. Urged current staffing levels be maintained: Jon Spangler, Alameda. Mayor Gilmore stated a former Fire Chief gave a presentation on response times; requested the City Clerk post the information on the website. The City Manager stated all the external studies that have been done about the Fire Department have been up on the website since July. Councilmember Tam clarified Mayor Gilmore was referring to a Council presentation comparing response times and discussing Fire Department protocol; stated the National Fire Protection Association has standards on why an ambulance is sent along with a truck and how many paramedics are on trucks. Councilmember Johnson inquired if the Council would receive a briefing on the opening proposal. The City Manager responded that he would get proposals from labor first and come back to Council in Closed Session. Councilmember Tam stated the staff direction outlined is consistent with suggestions from the Pension Task Force and the Council. Mayor Gilmore stated the Council received public input tonight and the City Manager Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 October 30, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-10-30.pdf |