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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting— December 20, 2010 Councilmember Starosciak commented that she believes the process has been appropriate and fair, and that City employees have been dedicated in serving the community. She pointed out that the City Council regularly approves important policies that bind future Councils. Councilmember Starosciak commented that in 2000, when the City agreed to pay the employees' share of PERS, PERS was super - funded, and the City did not pay anything. She stated that she is proud of the agreements, and she hoped that the incoming Council will ultimately see the merits of the process. Councilmember Stephens expressed admiration for the hard work and dedication of the City's employees. He commented on the suggestion that the incoming City Council should be allowed to vote on the contracts, noting that five members of the current Council would also have a vote. Councilmember Stephens stated that he would abstain from the vote, but did not believe it would change the outcome. Councilmember Souza thanked members of the audience for their attendance and participation. She expressed agreement with her colleagues that the City has bargained in good faith, and that these are good contracts. Councilmember Souza stated that she looks forward to working with the new Mayor and Councilmember on many upcoming challenges. Vice Mayor Reed thanked everyone who spoke on the matter. She stated that, while not opposed to the contracts, she recognized that the new members of the Council wanted to be involved in the decision - making; and while not opposed to delaying the decision, she wanted to heed the caution by the City Attorney that the negotiations should not be reopened. Councilmember Gregory commented that he has heard from many residents who are very concerned about the approval of the employee agreements. He stated his own concerns regarding the City's financial uncertainty, including the impact of increased Ca1PERS liabilities. Councilmember Gregory noted that in light of the City Attorney's caution, he would vote to approve the agreements. 8.G. Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] Between the City of San Leandro and the San Leandro Management Organization (SLMO) (provides for a two -year contract for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012). • Resolution No. 2010 -157, Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] Between the City of San Leandro and the San Leandro Management Organization (SLMO) (provides for a two -year contract for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012). • M /S /C Prola and Starosciak. Ayes: 5; Noes: 0; Abstain: 2 (Stephens and Reed) 8.H. Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] Between the City of San Leandro and the San Leandro City Employees' Association, Local 21 IFPTE, AFL - CIO [SLCEA] (provides for a two -year contract for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012).