2012-06-12 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JUNE 12. 2012- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:07 p.m. Councilmember Tam led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL — Present: Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam, and
Mayor Gilmore — 5.
Absent: None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA
(12 -297) Carol Gottstein, Alameda, made an announcement regarding an upcoming
Restoration Advisory Board Tour; encouraged anyone interested to register by the
deadline.
(12 -298) Kurt Peterson, Alameda, addressed the budget [paragraph no. 12 -299]; urged
the Council to address public safety pensions.
AGENDA ITEM
(12 -299) Council Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 Budget in the Event Measure
C Fails. [City Council, and City Acting as Successor to the CIC]
The City Council discussed pension, fire equipment and staffing.
Councilmember Tam left the dais at 8:16 p.m. and returned at 8:18 p.m.
In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry regarding cuts since Measure C did not pass,
Councilmembers deHaan addressed potential ideas for cuts, including wage reductions.
Councilmember Tam suggested looking into selling assets.
Councilmember Johnson left the dais at 8:27 p.m. and returned at 8:28 p.m.
Speakers: Ken Peterson, Alameda, urged a day -long session be held to obtain public
input; James Tham, Alameda, expressed opposition to creating a business license fee,
paying for library books out of Measure C, and recreation charges; encouraged pursing
contracting, pay cuts and reorganization; Irene Dieter, Alameda, discussed the
broadcast and encouraged salary cuts; former Councilmember Tony Daysog, Alameda,
suggested dedicating a part of the sales tax generated from Alameda Landing be to
public safety equipment; Robbie Dileo, Alameda Museum, discussed the Meyers
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House; Carol Gottstein, Alameda, discussed the broadcast, website, comments
regarding fire staffing and Alameda Hospital; Gretchen Lipow, Alameda, urged a day-
long session be held to allow public input; Jon Spangler, Alameda, spoke in support of
increasing revenue; and Karen Bey, Alameda, addressed the broadcast and spoke in
support of increasing revenue.
Following Council and City Manager discussion, Mayor Gilmore encouraged creative
solutions for vehicles, pools and an all weather sports field.
The City Manager summarized that staff would bring an equipment fund proposal back
in the fall, and post Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the website mid -July.
Fire Station 3, the Emergency Operations Center, the pension task force minutes and
the Carnegie were discussed.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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