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CityCouncil | 2015-04-16 | 3 | where Bayport Municipal Services District funds are going. Mayor Spencer inquired whether information on staff vacancies could be presented by each department, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative. Regarding the General Fund expenditures by department, Vice Mayor Matarrese requested staff to provide an explanation of the difference in the increase between the Police and Fire budgets at a future meeting. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to see a historical perspective from 5, 10 and 15 years ago of the percentage for each department to show if the percentages have stayed the same or if some departments have grown and others are shrinking over time; that she would like to see the percentage for Recreation and Parks. The Assistant City Manager stated staff would attempt to do so; noted Recreation and Parks was taken out of the General Fund to better account for programs, so it will be difficult. Mayor Spencer noted she is also interested in the percentage for Police and Fire. Councilmember Daysog requested that the General Fund proposed expenditures by department FY 2015-16 pie chart be reviewed; stated that he is having a hard time reconciling the numbers; the ratios are different in staff report Exhibit 1. Regarding the PERS rates, Councilmember Oddie requested staff to provide a comparison to other cities. Vice Mayor Matarrese requested a chart showing the difference between the pay as you go and the amount if the MOUs are approved. Regarding the three new positions, Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he would like to see alternatives; that he will not vote for a budget which increases positions, which includes a PERS burden; the private sector uses contract organizations for Information Technology (IT); he would like alternatives which do not involve hiring someone. The Assistant City Manager stated that she is not sure a comprehensive analysis can be finished by budget completion. Councilmember Daysog stated staff would have to make a strong case for the positions; provided an example of combining positions; stated planning to address the future deficits should start now. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would favor creative solutions instead of hiring someone. Mayor Spencer stated employees at City Hall are working hard; a solution is needed to Special Meeting Alameda City Council 3 April 16, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-04-16.pdf |