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Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on March 7, 2017. (City Clerk)
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UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -MARCH 7, 2017- -5:30 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:01 p.m.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5.
Absent: None.
Public Comment
Janet Davis, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS), urged Council to fund FAAS at the level requested.
Chris O'Connell, FAAS, provided an overview of animals, building conditions and workers; urged full funding.
Charlotte Tlachac, FAAS, stated that she fosters animals; expressed support for funding and positions requested.
Swati Shah, FAAS, outlined her experience volunteering at the shelter; expressed support for FAAS.
Susan Getman, FAAS, stated the proposal takes off the table hiring four staff; stated a part-time veterinary care position should be funded.
Wendi Poulson, FAAS, expressed her support for FAAS.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(17- ) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (54956.8); Property: 1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Jill Keimach, City Manager; Organizations Represented: Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment
(17- ) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code ? 54957.6); City Negotiators: Jill Keimach and Nancy Bronstein; Employee Organizations: Alameda Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) and International Association of Firefighters, Local 689 (IAFF); Under Negotiation: Salaries and terms of employment
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer announced that regarding Real Property, direction was given to staff.
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Mayor Spencer called a recess at 6:54 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:04 a.m.
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Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spen...
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