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CityCouncil | 2015-06-02 | 4 | In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding PERS smoothing, the Finance Director stated the PERS Chief Actuary does not expect rates to go down. Councilmember Oddie stated increases in expenses are expected to level off in five years. The Finance Director stated PERS is trying to address liabilities; the City cannot control whether PERS will revise assumptions; the City will have to contribute what PERS requires; PERS is just one component; there is a combination of factors to review, focusing on one is not prudent. Councilmember Oddie stated PERS is the main root of the annual operating result deficit; the City should focus on ways to be more efficient in controlling costs moving forward. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Finance Director stated a deficit reduction is not anticipated because operating expenses are locked in; some components of salaries and benefits could be controlled; other ideas regarding contracts may come up in five years. The Finance Director continued the presentation. In response to Mayor Spencer inquiry, the Library Director stated $100,000 represents adding hours on Wednesdays to offer more programming and class visits; $40,000 is to extend hours, and $60,000 goes toward the materials budget. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Finance Director stated the County grant is for additional limited term Fire Department positions; elimination of the ambulance is not on the list for FY16-17. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether costs are rolled into the five year projections, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Fire Chief stated the Community Paramedicine Pilot Program grant funds are for two years; once funds run out, the program will be dissolved if no other funding is found; lots of people could benefit from the program, including Alameda Hospital. Councilmember Oddie stated pilot programs are not continued if they do not work. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Interim City Manager stated filling positions saves overtime costs. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission June 2, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-06-02.pdf |