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CityCouncil | 2015-03-17 | 12 | Mayor Spencer stated that she would prefer the special meetings start at 6:00 p.m. if possible. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated sometimes special closed sessions are scheduled. The City Manager urged council to have a special meeting for OPEB/PERS. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with the City Manager; suggested the open house and department presentations be consolidated into one meeting. The City Manager suggested devoting two hours for OPEB/PERS on April 7th; and deferring introduction of the preliminary budget, the discussion of one time revenues advancement loans and transfers and general fund reserves to the April 16th Special meeting. In response to Mayor Spencer, the Assistant City Manager stated the department presentations will discuss changes; staff will give a broad overview; then, individual departments will present information; final compilation will be presented on June 2nd Mayor Spencer inquired whether the department presentations could include information on past budget cuts, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer requested allowing time for the public to comment on June 2nd. The Assistant City Manager stated community members could comment on June 2nd when all the information is provided. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of having the OPEB/PERS discussion on April 7th and defer other budget items to a Special Meeting on April 16th, and consider a start time of 6:00 p.m. for the special meetings. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer requested the motion be amended to include direction that budget items be heard earlier on the agenda. Vice Mayor Matarrese agreed to amend the motion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-196) Recommendation to Direct Staff to Establish a Process for Recruitment of a New City Manager. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-17.pdf |