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CityCouncil | 2021-09-07 | 30 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about the proposed sunset. Councilmember Daysog stated the resolution would be adopted; however, a sunset clause would be included in order to re-visit the matter in five years to determine whether or not it should continue. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether the proposed addition includes continuing what has historically been done for each new Chief; stated the City has essentially given each new Chief who has come from the outside over the last 10 to 15 years the same benefit; the benefit is not new; expressed support for a timeline being added if the addition result in a vote. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for sunset clause. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft questioned how many Chiefs from the outside have been hired in the City over the last 10 to 15 years; stated the City recently hired a Fire Chief from an outside agency; other Fire Chiefs have all come from within Alameda Fire Department (AFD); the last three Police Chiefs prior to the current Police Chief have all come from Alameda Police Department (APD). Councilmember Knox White stated the external candidates that have come in have been offered the benefit due to the problem of hiring from outside agencies and losing a major benefit; expressed support for having a wide pool of candidates. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the breakdown of promotions within the Fire and Police Departments; stated the policy is not that old; the City has not often had candidates from other organizations. Vice Mayor Vella stated the City has still had applicants despite the existing policy in place; top candidates have still accepted the position; expressed concern about having a policy if people arrive from other agencies and immediately negotiate; there have been calls to limit or de-fund some positions and the expenditure is significant; expressed support for a discussion relative to the City budget; stated that she is concerned about existing negotiations with units; she would like to take into account the executive compensation being applied to top positions relative to line staff; she will not be supporting the matter. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like a time limit on the matter due to a historic growing through the ranks for positions; he is confident in the pipeline created; outlined previous Police and Fire Chiefs moving through the ranks from within the organization; stated that he understands the idea of encouraging people to come to the organization from outside; he is biased towards the system which is in place; he is willing to experiment if it makes for good staff, such as the incoming Fire Chief; however, a time limit should be placed in order to revisit the matter. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the benefit is not a condition of the prospective Fire Chief's Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 7, 2021 22 | CityCouncil/2021-09-07.pdf |