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CityCouncil | 2016-10-04 | 9 | Urged support of FAAS for the different programs and events they hold: Jessica Warren, Alameda. Stated FAAS is essential and a vital part of Alameda: Wes Warren, Alameda. Urged support of FAAS and the animal shelter: Joyce Saad, Volunteer. Stated FAAS is a great support for grief stricken animal owners: Linda Weinstock, Alameda. Outlined the negotiation; urged the City to fund FAAS: Rena Rickles, FAAS. Mayor Spencer inquired if there is a need for an independent consultant. The Acting City Manager responded the discussions with FAAS addressed bringing in an outside consultant to see if things could be done differently to save money. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Acting City Manager stated the City is currently considering potential consultants and looking at other municipal shelters. Councilmember Oddie inquired what is the request from staff; is the request only for sustainable funding. The Acting City Manager responded staff is not prepared to have said conversation; stated the City will continue to have conversations with FAAS to determine needs; the City can come back to Council with some progress; the Utility Modernization Act (UMA) is on the ballot in November, which will determine a lot of the City's future. Mayor Spencer stated the referral is not to make a substantive decision. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated people need to know the cost of running the animal shelter; he would like direction to be given to staff to start negotiations so that by the June budget, what the City is facing is known. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City stands to take a significant hit if the UMA does not pass in November and cuts will have to be made; the City is in a position of not knowing the budget; she would like staff to continue communicating and negotiating with FAAS. Councilmember Daysog stated the success of FAAS speaks for itself; the City should negotiate with FAAS; it is imperative to start moving forward now to not go back to the dog pound model. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not support the UMA; referred to the July staff report; she believes it is critical to proceed with the referral and direct staff to renegotiate the terms of the lease with FAAS; there has been an increase in the number Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 4, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-10-04.pdf |