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CityCouncil | 2015-10-20 | 3 | (15-615) Recommendation to Amend the General Fund and Other City Funds for the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget by Allocating the $14,500,500 in Excess of 20% Reserve Requirement from the General Fund Reserve. Councilmember Oddie stated the $6 million, which includes $2 million for PERS smoothing, $2 million for existing retirees and $2 million for current employees, would return to Council for discussion. Councilmember Daysog expressed concerns regarding money set aside for the emergency water supply and study; stated the analysis has not been done; that he questions spending $800,000; suggested everything but emergency water supply. Mayor Spencer suggested a motion be done; stated multiple items which were not unanimous are being presented as one item. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of allocating the funds; stated difference between the recommendation and Measure O is Measure O indebted the City; money has already been collected, the City is not asking to indebt $14 million. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion; stated Measure O has a $10,600,000 million dollar bond; property owners voted to tax themselves. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie stated everything would be voted as a package; stated originally, he voted for the water supply, in hindsight there should be more public discussion. Mayor Spencer stated in regards to $800,000 for the emergency water supply, there will be a more comprehensive discussion; that she plans to support the motion; Council operates by majority giving direction to staff; she would have liked to see the September 15th vote included in the presentation to see the breakdown; many items benefit the public; the public will see a noticeable change and improvement in the community; moving forward with Alameda Point buildings is critical; multiple items are important to move forward for the benefit of the community. Councilmember Daysog stated that he will support the motion; the community will benefit. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with the Mayor; stated one time expenditures are one time; with the fire season, need to look into the emergency water supply. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 October 20, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-10-20.pdf |