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CityCouncil | 2014-12-02 | 24 | The Assistant City Manager commended the former Finance Director, Fred Marsh. Discussed using technology to make revisions to staff: Kurt Peterson, Alameda. Mayor Gilmore stated that she appreciated Mr. Peterson's comments, however, 200 employees were laid off during the recession; the remaining employees work hard with less and maintain a full-service city; the City has not made investments in technology for ten years or more; technology is at the end of its useful life; the issue is not always about employees being more efficient, but software is failing. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Mr. Peterson mentioned Police Officers; that she has yet to hear any resident request fewer Officers on the street; there are compliments all the time regarding the Police Department; the citizens do not want to reduce the number of Officers patrolling the City. Councilmember Tam stated the Police Chief built efficiencies into the system and should be commended. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (14-507) Kurt Peterson, Alameda, stated the Del Monte item should have been moved up; suggested planning the agenda more efficiently. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (14-508) Consideration of Mayor's Nomination for Appointment to the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB). Mayor Gilmore nominated Mark Sorensen for appointment to the SSHRB. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 2:36 a.m. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 23 December 2, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-12-02.pdf |