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CityCouncil | 2015-10-06 | 6 | The Interim City Manager stated she would discuss staffing and service level with the Fire Chief. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is concerned the motion should be cleaner. Mayor Spencer suggested bifurcating the issues and going forward with Councilmember Oddie's motion. Councilmember Oddie stated the proper time to discuss the issue would be during budget review. The Fire Chief stated evaluation of the Fire Department staffing plan in ongoing; that he will draft a staffing plan with reduced personnel to show the impacts on service levels. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to proceed with Councilmember Oddie's motion and circle back to Vice Mayor Matarrese's request. Councilmember Daysog stated the Fire Department had to be subject to tough staffing decisions when there is a shortfall in funding; Alameda will always need some level of staffing to accommodate 75,000 people. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Vice Mayor Matarrese wanted to make a motion. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is concerned Council is discussing staffing issues not on the agenda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council could just give direction to staff instead of making a motion. Mayor Spencer stated she does not think Council is discussing staffing levels; requested Vice Mayor Matarrese to clarify. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he does not want to wait for the budget review; he wants to be prepared with a strategy that could be analyzed in advance; he would like to avoid having to make tough staffing decisions which is the problem that arises. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Vice Mayor Matarrese; stated that she would like the issue to return to Council; she would like to hear further discussion rather than make a motion and vote on it tonight; she would support giving direction to staff. The Interim City Manager stated a consensus is needed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 October 6, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-06.pdf |