pages: CityCouncil/2012-10-30.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2012-10-30 | 7 | intends to start meeting with the bargaining units next week; last year, there was a primer on labor negotiations and how public input has to be upfront. Councilmember deHaan inquired if input from the community is closed. The City Manager responded the City has to be careful not to have regressive bargaining once the ground rules and areas of discussion are established; stated anyone can email the City Manager's office with suggestions or input. Vice Mayor Bonta stated labor negotiations Closed Sessions are noticed and public input is received prior to adjourning to closed session. The City Manger stated input is not closed but new issues are difficult to introduce after the outset. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether each side establishes ground rules separately, to which the City Manager responded ground rules determine the point at which issues can be talked about publicly and is a process. The Human Resource Director stated one of the rules usually sets the last day new proposals can be submitted. The City Manager stated best practices are to put everything on the table from the beginning so there are no surprises. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (12-515) Councilmember deHaan stated he attended a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting; the Navy is moving forward with the Building 5 and 5A remediation; the next RAB meeting has been moved to November 13th. The City Manager noted the City filed a technical letter expressing concerns about the remediation program that has been proposed. (12-516) Councilmember Tam announced that the City held an Urban Shield. (12-517) Councilmember deHaan stated that he attended a Oakland Noise Forum meeting; next year will be a very active year for the Oakland Airport; runways will be modified. ADJOURNMENT Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 October 30, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-10-30.pdf |