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CityCouncil | 2015-04-29 | 5 | Fighters are partners; negotiations have been done the right way; urged acting tonight: Jeff Del Bono, International Association of Fire Fighters. Provided examples Fire and Police responses to his family's emergencies; urged approval of the contracts, which is an opportunity for Alameda to become a role model in the area: Zac Goldstein, Alameda. Stated Police and Fire Department efforts make the City safe; urged approval of the contracts: Zhaldee Sadie, Alameda. Stated the City's negotiators have reached a ground breaking agreement; urged approval: Andy Slivka, Alameda resident and Carpenters Union. Urged approval of the contracts; stated the contracts are the first step to control the unfunded liability: Mike Williams, Alameda. Expressed support for public safety; applauded the efforts of the City and union to work out a compromise; stated an agreement has been made and should be honored; urged approval of the MOUs: Doug Bloch, Alameda. Expressed her support for Alameda's public safety employees; stated the deal is amazing; the liability will not be solved tomorrow; gradual steps need to be taken to solve the problem: Lauren Zimmerman Cook, Alameda. Commended public safety's respectful responses to calls; stated the employees are partners and are giving back; urged approval of the MOUs: Kathy Moehring, Alameda. Acknowledged Police and Fire employees' efforts to build trust and a spirit of collaboration, which has allowed negotiating a solution; urged approval of the MOUs tonight: Bruce Knopf, Alameda. Submitted his comments outlining budget concerns and comparing other cities Fire Department expenses; urged not adopting the contracts; stated time is needed to study the problem and find a solution: Paul Foreman, Alameda. Stated as a financial advisor he addresses employee benefits; discussed cities declaring bankruptcy; urged approval, which is a first step: Michael McDonough, Alameda Chamber of Commerce. Questioned why additional time cannot be given: Ken Peterson, Alameda. Stated the contracts are the most strategic and sound he has seen and are worthy of approval: Bill Delaney, Alameda. Stated the Police and Fire budgets are higher than others and are unsustainable; questioned whether the MOUs need to be approved tonight: Brian Schumacher, Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 29, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-04-29.pdf |