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CityCouncil | 2015-05-12 | 6 | Mayor Spencer made brief comments and expressed support for hiring the positions, which is money well spent. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated there is a $30.8 million General Fund balance; that he would like the budget trimmed down to 20% reserve with the delta of the reserve allocated to unfunded liabilities, such as Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) for retired employees, deferred maintenance, and the Library and Athletic trust funds; the funds should be put to work. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the idea is intriguing and that she would like to know whether doing so would be possible. The Interim City Manager stated the suggestion is excellent; suggested the matter return to Council in a couple of months to allow staff to provide thoughtful input. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated having the General Fund balance is a temptation for the City to live beyond its means; that he would like the amount above 20% restricted and in dedicated funds. Councilmember Daysog stated that he does not want to decide about $14 million on the fly; he does not want to make a decision to decimate the reserve in the current budget. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she supports the Interim City Manager's suggestion to bring the matter back at a later date, which would allow the public to weigh in on the matter; requested the final budget include a way to add back library hours. Councilmember Oddie stated the Vice Mayor came up with a great idea; made brief comments and expressed his support. The Interim City Manager noted adding Library hours would be an ongoing expense and materials would be a onetime expense. Mayor Spencer stated adding the positions back is a good first step; that she supports the Interim City Manager's suggestion to take time on the reserves. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (15-325) The Public Works Director/Interim Assistant City Manager made an announcement regarding the Park Street Bridge closure. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (15-326) Councilmember Oddie announced that he would hold a Town Hall on Monday; stated Assemblymember Bonta is meeting with Congresswoman Lee's and Senator Hancock's staff to work on Crab Cove expansion and transfer of the property to East Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 12, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-12.pdf |