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CityCouncil | 2015-04-16 | 6 | Mayor Spencer stated that she would like an earlier date so the information can be disseminated to the public. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like to focus on the good news; discussed prior Council actions, OPEB, and not cutting public safety; stated that he would like the measures to close the gap evaluated; taxes are probably last on his list. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Councilmember Oddie; stated although she opposes new positions, she sees the need to improve infrastructure, such as Information Technology (IT); inquired whether said information would be included in the presentation, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft discussed public safety. Councilmember Daysog stated Alameda has a structural deficit; stated the reserve is from one time revues and efforts to hold costs down; revenues, such as sales tax, have not changed much; discussed how the downside could occur just as easily; stated the City needs to be very careful; that he would like to see an emphasis on parks and libraries; discussed systematically underfunding departments and OPEB; stated scenarios need to be modeled. Mayor Spencer inquired whether an actuarial evaluation was suggested, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the negative; stated the City already has the actuarial evaluation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the AAPS request would be brought back as part of the budget, to which the Assistant City Manager responded the funding is not included in the budget; staff could review the request. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to review the matter. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated staff should show where funds would be taken from. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (15-247) Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she was on a panel put together by the League of Women Voters, Association of Realtors and Alameda Home Team, which addressed new development in Alameda and included a bus tour. Mayor Spencer noted that she was on the bus tour. (15-248) Councilmember Daysog stated that he attended the League of California Cities Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 April 16, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-04-16.pdf |