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CityCouncil | 2019-12-03 | 5 | Councilmember Oddie moved final passage of the ordinance. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (19-672) Resolution No. 15617, "Amending the Recruitment and Hiring Incentive Policy for Lateral Police Officers in the Alameda Police Department." Adopted. The Police Chief gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired the meaning of the acronym PHS, to which the Police Chief responded Personal History Statement (PHS). Councilmember Vella stated the cost of living is a barrier for some applicants; inquired whether offering relocation benefits such as moving bonuses has been considered. The Police Chief responded it has been considered; stated the proposal is not moving forward until it can be offered to all City departments; outlined incentive bonus options that may be considered; stated some incentives do not yield applicant retention. Councilmember Vella inquired how the $30,000 incentive payment was determined and whether it will be sufficient. The Police Chief responded the sufficiency has yet to be determined; stated incentives are designed to retain officers; noted other cities provide the incentive incrementally over time; stated there is competition for Officers in the area. Councilmember Vella inquired whether consideration has been given to reducing the probationary period for Officers that have been in good standing for a number of years. The Police Chief responded the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) period is one-year. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the probationary period could state: "minimum POST requirement." The Human Resources Director responded labor requested bringing the requirement of two years down to one year. The Police Chief read the POST requirements. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 3, 2019 3 | CityCouncil/2019-12-03.pdf |