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CityCouncil | 2013-04-02 | 8 | probably do not have the money to purchase the time right now and others are too young to want to purchase the time; only about 3 or 4 of members right now want to purchase time. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether those too young to retire can do it later. Mr. DelBono responded in the affirmative; stated applications had to be submitted by January 1 because of pension reform. Councilmember Tam stated the City submitted the request to CalPERS on January 30, 2013; inquired how the action would dovetail with pension reform. The Assistant City Manager responded that she does not believe pension reform would affect the action. The Senior Management Analyst concurred with the Assistant City Manager; stated staff had already begun the process and submitted documents for the amendment, therefore, she does not believe pension reform would have any impact. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Tam stated honoring the MOU is important. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the action would bring everyone onto the same level playing field; having people who have worked for the City the same amount of time, just in a different capacity, not being entitled to the same amount of retirement does not seem fair, which she believes is a reason the legislature passed the law. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would abstain in order to obtain more information prior to final passage. On the call for the question, carried by the following voice vote - 4. Abstention: Councilmember Daysog - 1. Councilmember Chen moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote - 4. Abstention: Councilmember Daysog - 1. (13-141) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 14788, "Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the North Park Street Regulating Code (State Clearinghouse #2011052058); Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 2, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-04-02.pdf |