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CityCouncil | 2014-12-02 | 23 | with a modification to be consistent with the Del Monte Master Plan ordinance which limits 380 units and maintain all the public benefits. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chen, Ezzy Ashcraft, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Abstentions: Councilmember Daysog - 1. (14-506) Resolution No. 14990, "Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the City Of Alameda's Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015." Adopted. The Assistant City Manager and Interim Finance Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the additional 5% means increasing the reserve by 5%, to which the Interim Finance Direction responded in the affirmative. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the City Manager stated contributions could go toward paying off long term unfunded liabilities, including Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) and PERS Smoothing, which is an increase in the premium; staff would be required to return to Council for approval on such a proposal. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would support setting aside $3 million for OPEB and PERS obligations. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether allocating funds for the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is premature. The Public Works Director responded with the breakdown of the funds for the EOC training and supplies: 1) training for all employees; there are 33 employees for each of three shifts; the City would contract with California Specialized Training Institute run by Office of Emergency Services (OES); 2) laptops, the EOC is currently structured in the basement using old technology; new EOC software would cost $125,000, including maintenance and configuration; the total cost would be $255,705. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft thanked the Public Works Director for his oral report; stated other departments were able to itemize expenditures in the staff report; the public deserves to be informed about where money is being spent; that she would like to have seen the information included in the staff report. Councilmember Daysog stated that he is satisfied with the way the staff report characterizes the $250,000. Councilmember Tam commended staff for their economic acumen for having a surplus. Mayor Gilmore stated it is refreshing to have a budget surplus of $11.5 million; thanked and congratulated staff. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 December 2, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-12-02.pdf |