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CityCouncil | 2015-04-16 | 2 | to hire a pension lawyer; suggested allowing more time to review the MOUs. (15-245) Jane Sullwold, Alameda, expressed concern over rushing through the public safety MOUs on April 29th; stated the contract may cut off other OPEB options, create vesting and eliminate options available from court decisions; stated there should be actuarial and legal analysis; urged providing more time. AGENDA ITEM (15-246) Receive a Summary of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2015-16 and 2016- 17. In response to Vice Mayor Matarrese's request, the Assistant City Manager outlined the budget schedule. The Assistant City Manager and Finance Director gave a Power Point presentation and responded to questions. Regarding the General Fund FY 2014-15 review, Mayor Spencer requested amounts be provided in writing. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the workers compensation fund has a deficit; the City does not have surplus funds if there are deficits. The Assistant City Manager stated there are outstanding claims. Vice Matarrese requested that the policy question regarding whether workers compensation should be fully funded or if the risk is acceptable return to Council. Regarding projected revenue, Councilmember Daysog requested the assumptions and changes over time be outlined; stated the changes are particularly important on the expense side; questioned whether a department increasing expenditures from 30% to 37% might mean another department is not getting its fair share. The Assistant City Manager stated the matter could be reviewed. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Council should consider updating the Utility Users Tax (UUT). The Assistant City Manager noted amendment would require a vote. *** Councilmember Oddie left the dais 7:45 p.m. and returned at 7:46 p.m. *** On the General Fund transfers in, Councilmember Daysog requested staff to review Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 April 16, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-04-16.pdf |