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CityCouncil | 2018-03-20 | 10 | being done by Council tonight; stated that she would like to focus on what the budget looks like moving forward. Ms. Mayer stated Exhibit 4 shows the 2019-20 gap being $2 million; tonight's action would close half of the gap. Mayor Spencer inquired when staff would start discussing the shortages and what needs to be done to rectify them. Ms. Mayer responded staff hopes to bring suggestions about how Council would like to close the gap at the May workshop. Mayor Spencer stated that she believes May is too late; further stated the focus needs to be on the gap; questioned what happens in the long term if staff asks for something now. The Acting City Manager stated there is no guarantee requests will be met; the budget is very complicated; staff is scrambling to get the information together for Council by May. Mayor Spencer inquired when an organization like the City looks at freezing salaries or hiring. Ms. Mayer responded staff will return with several solutions that can be implemented in two months. Mayor Spencer inquired when the City should start taking action in Ms. Mayer's professional opinion. Ms. Mayer responded today. The Finance Director continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired the total amount of expenditures is that is being requested for approval tonight in both General Fund and non-General Fund, separate from the pension contribution. The Finance Director responded the total expenditure is almost $14 million. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the total includes pension, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired how much is separate from the pension. The Finance Director responded without pension, the total is $382,000 from the General Fund. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 March 20, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-03-20.pdf |