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CityCouncil | 2015-05-06 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY--MAY 6, 2015- -6:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (15-317) Ken Peterson, Alameda, discussed reasons for voting on matters; expressed concern over a long lead time being used as a reason to vote for something instead of merits. AGENDA ITEM (15-318) Presentations by General Fund Departments on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2015-16 and 2016-17. The Interim City Manager gave a brief presentation. Urged Council not to eliminate the high school Student Resource Officers funding: Kelly Lara, Alameda. The Council discussed having speakers making comments after each department presentation. Discussed the City debts and shifting funds from the General Fund; stated the City's revenue has not increased much over the past few years, yet the budget has been balanced; requested an explanation: Ken Peterson, Alameda. The Police Chief gave a Power Point presentation and responded to Council questions. Regarding contract overtime, Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether the amount charged includes the fully burdened cost of the employee. The Police Chief responded that he does not know whether or not the amount includes benefits. Vice Mayor Matarrese requested the issue be parked and the policy be discussed since the bill is probably larger than the amount paid; further requested presentation slides include both dollars and percentages. The Police Chief completed the presentation and there was a brief Council discussion. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 6, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-06.pdf |