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CityCouncil | 2020-12-01 | 6 | Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (*20-749) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Two Use Agreements with the Alameda Soccer Club for the Alameda Point Soccer Fields on Lexington Street for a Term of Ten Years with an Option to Extend the Term for Ten More Years and the Hornet Soccer Field for a Term of Five Years, Subject to the City's Right to Terminate the Agreement at Its Discretion; and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Use Agreements with the Alameda Soccer Club for the Alameda Point Field and the Hornet Field at Enterprise Park. Accepted. (*20-750) Resolution No. 15724, "Authorizing Fiscal Year-End Budget Amendments to Facilitate Closing Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20." Adopted; and (*20-750A) Resolution No. 15725, "Amending the FY 2020-21 Budget.' Adopted. (*20-751) Resolution No. 15726, "Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Operating and Capital Budgets Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic." Adopted. (20-752) Resolution No. 15727, "Approving an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Alameda and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 689, Extending the Term through December 19, 2023." Adopted. The Human Resources Director gave a brief presentation. Discussed economic variables of the labor contract; urged Council to wait; stated it is not the time to negotiate with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF): Kevin Kearney, City Auditor. Expressed concern about the matter; urged Council not to grant the extension; stated the cumulative raises for IAFF since 2014 have been 20.7%; discussed fiscal health, Grand Jury report findings and campaign contributions from IAFF; urged Councilmembers Vella and Oddie to recuse themselves from the matter: Former Mayor Trish Spencer, Alameda. Expressed concern about budget impacts from the IAFF contract; stated the financial impacts of the contract should be provided from the City Auditor and City Treasurer; expressed concern about Council's participation in drafting the memorandum and campaign contributions from IAFF; urged Councilmembers Vella and Oddie to recuse themselves and for the matter to be postponed until 2021: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Urged Councilmembers Vella and Oddie recuse themselves from the matter: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Councilmember Vella requested the City Attorney to address conflicts of interest; stated there are reporting requirements for campaign contributions; inquired the requirements for Councilmember recusal based on campaign contributions. The City Attorney responded there is no State or local law requirement which mandates Councilmember recusal due to campaign contributions; stated Councilmembers may voluntarily choose to recuse on matters. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 December 1, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-12-01.pdf |