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CityCouncil | 2015-04-29 | 4 | Read Supervisor Chan's statement urging Council to approve the MOUs: Steven Jones, representing Supervisor Wilma Chan. Vice Mayor Matarrese requested staff to clarify whether the $91 million liability is being reduced by $47 million; stated his understanding is that the liability remains the same but the $47 million is a savings against payments, which total much more; that he does not want the public to be confused. The City Manager responded there is an impact on the $91 million, but it is minimal. The Assistant City Manager stated the amount is about $5 million; further stated PERS does not contribute to the OPEB liability. Stated the Council should be pleased to be considering this matter; outlined how public safety contributes to the City's economy; urged approval of the MOUs and continuing the discussion to reach a complete solution: Former Assemblymember Sandre Swanson, Alameda. Commended the work of the Fiscal Sustainable Committee; stated that she applauds the effort; urged approval: Former Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker, Alameda. Stated that he is concerned about the rush to judgment; questions have been raised; urged Council to listen to the City Treasurer; stated the matter should be postponed; the MOUs do not have to do with the budget: Kurt Peterson, Alameda. Stated that he supports the contracts; a tentative agreement has been reached, which has been ratified by the employees; the movement to delay the matter is wrong; outlined his experience with unions; requested the City Council keep its word: Marty Fraetes, Alameda. Stated the members of the association have agreed to the contract which is a first step in the right direction: Alan Kuboyama, Alameda Police Officers Association. Stated contracts should be approved when both sides have negotiated in good faith; urged a yes vote: Honora Murphy, Alameda. Provided examples of pay increases being given to teachers and school districts not going bankrupt; stated tax dollars should be spent for services; the employees have stepped up and given concessions to reach a collaborative solution; urged Council to vote yes: Gray Harris and Patty Osbourne, Alameda. Mayor Spencer requested clarification on the fund balance amount, to which the Assistant City Manager responded $31 million, which is 38%. Urged approval of the MOUs; stated the deal was negotiated in good faith; the Fire Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 29, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-04-29.pdf |