2004-06-03 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY- -JUNE 3, 2004- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:17 p.m. Vice Mayor
Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Gilmore, Kerr,
Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
(04 -275) Study Session to consider the City's Two -year Financial
Plan and Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2004 -06.
The City Manager provided handouts in response to requests made by
Councilmembers at previous budget sessions.
The Chief of Police gave a Power Point presentation on the Police
Department budget.
Mayor Johnson requested a list of the personnel assigned to each
significant program.
Mayor Johnson requested that due to the high number of calls, staff
review requiring the Harbor Isle Apartments to pay for a police
officer, as was done at South Shore Shopping Center.
Councilmember Kerr requested information on the number of calls at
the Alameda Point Collaborative; stated landlords should be
required to comply with State laws.
Councilmember Matarrese requested information on whether personnel
cuts are at primary points of service, such as 911 or patrol;
inquired whether the three officers would be cut from patrol or
other programs.
The Fire Chief gave a Power Point presentation on his departmental
budget.
Councilmember Matarrese requested that staff provide an analysis of
whether there is a savings in hiring additional staff, rather than
budgeting a large amount for overtime.
The City Manager stated staff would provide Council with a copy of
a memo on the $1 million in overtime costs.
Vice Mayor Daysog requested information on the duties of the nine
vacant firefighter positions; stated making up for vacant positions
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with overtime is not sustainable.
Councilmember Gilmore requested information on the percent of calls
that involve Alameda Point.
The Library Director gave a Power Point presentation on the Library
Department budget.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired as to the number of staff that will
be needed to staff the new main library.
Following the presentations, Vice Mayor Daysog requested additional
information on the CalPERS fresh start scenario; noted the $1.7
million savings would have to be paid with interest plus principal.
In response to Council discussion, the City Manager stated an
actuarial analysis could be conducted to determine the cost of
CalPERS fresh start.
Councilmember Gilmore requested the analysis specifically address
any potential downsides.
Councilmember Matarrese requested staff to determine whether the
amount could be repaid sooner if the City's financial condition
improves.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 9:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
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