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CityCouncil | 2015-04-16 | 5 | funds for increased maintenance on Park and Webster Streets; expressed his appreciation for the Police and Fire Departments: Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association. The City Auditor encouraged the Council to be conservative. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the City has homework that needs to be done before going out for a tax; that he concurs with Councilmember Daysog regarding the UUT; stated the City has to look strategically to fund the services most venerable to cuts, such as the Library and Recreation; he was clear about alternatives to increasing the head count; the OPEB discussion should address the value of buying time and answer the questions about the legal ramifications. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the Council supports the direction being given; stated that she supports it. Vice Mayor Matarrese requested an explanation of the difference between running the contributions through payroll versus other options under the agreement on the table, and the impact of the raises; stated the City Treasurer's submittal has not been reviewed by staff and should be done by the budget session on May 12th; guidance should be offered on April 29th The City Attorney stated the legal analysis is underway; inquired whether Council would like the information to be available for the public, to which Vice Mayor Matarrese responded in the affirmative. The City Attorney stated that she would probably provide the Council with a confidential memorandum as well. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the Council agrees. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the matter would be addressed in a closed session. The City Attorney responded a closed session could be scheduled. Councilmember Oddie stated the information should be presented in closed session and Council could decide whether or not to waive privilege. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the City Clerk stated the open session starts at 5:00 p.m. on April 29th to hear from recruitment firms. Mayor Spencer requested a closed session be held on a date prior to April 29th. The date was discussed. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 5 April 16, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-04-16.pdf |