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CityCouncil | 2015-04-28 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING UESDAY--APRIL 28, 2015- -6:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:32 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Kurt Peterson, Alameda, asked the Council not to rush to quick decisions with contracts; stated the City Treasurer and City Auditor indicated waiting two to three months would not make a difference; the City Treasurer should be involved. Therese Hall, Alameda, stated that she is concerned about moving quickly; the contracts should not be part of the budget; the debt should be negotiated with Police and Fire; the rest of Alameda should have an opportunity to vet the contracts; questioned if there are legal ramifications. Margaret Hall, Alameda, stated her greatest concern is how fast the contracts are moving; the word is not out in the community; people are interested; everyone should have a voice. Robin Gilbert, Alameda, stated the public has not been privy to the information; just because the proposal has been put forth does not mean it is the right proposal; the contracts should be reviewed by attorneys who are specialists in pension; the City has time to involve the citizens; inquired when the matter would be voted upon as an agenda item. The Council and staff responded the meeting would start at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow night, but the contracts would not be considered until 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (15-275) Conference with Labor Negotiators (54957.6); City Negotiator: John Russo; Employee Organizations: Public Safety Unions (International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA). Alameda Police Officers Association (APOA) and Alameda Police Managers Association (APMA)); Issue Under Negotiation: Post Employment Benefits Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced that legal advice was given to Council and no direction was given by Council. | CityCouncil/2015-04-28.pdf |