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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,1,"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - -MAY 20, 2008- - -7:30 P. M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:55
p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present : Councilmembers
deHaan,
Gilmore,
Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(08-209) - ) Mayor Johnson addressed the Resolution of Appointment
[paragraph no. 08-211] before the Consent Calendar.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(08-210) Presentation by Bill McCammon on the East Bay Regional
Communications System.
Bill McCammon, East Bay Regional Communications System Authority
Executive Director, gave a Power Point presentation.
Mayor Johnson stated that cities need to know infrastructure and
ongoing operation and maintenance costs; inquired when said costs
will be known.
Mr. McCammom responded CTA Communications is starting an evaluation
next week; stated the second phase of CTA Communications Contract
is to help put together bid specifications for the remaining
purchase of the system; the plan is to work with the Finance
Committee in the next six months to get a handle on costs.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether grant funds would pay for the on-
going operations and maintenance.
Mr. McCammon responded grant funds would be used to purchase
infrastructure; stated on-going operation and maintenance costs
would not qualify under grant funding and would be borne by local
participating jurisdictions on a per-radio cost.
Mayor Johnson stated the City would not commit until costs are
known.
Mr. McCammon stated no jurisdiction has committed beyond the $100
per radio; each jurisdiction would have the opportunity to decide
whether or not to continue.
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,2,"Mayor Johnson inquired whether on-going operation and maintenance
costs would be known within the next six months.
Mr. McCammon responded in the affirmative; stated being part of a
regional system versus a stand-alone system allows for a 40%
savings because of the economy of scale.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is concerned that Oakland is
not part of the system; Oakland would be the first responder for a
large event in Alameda inquired whether staff is talking to
Oakland.
The Fire Marshall responded Oakland has loaned Alameda compatible
portable radios; Alameda and Oakland would have interoperability
when both cities have the P25 Compliant Communications System in
place.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether buying into Oakland's
system would be cheaper, to which the Fire Marshall responded that
he did not know.
Councilmember Matarrese stated staff should ask Oakland about the
cost to have competition.
The Fire Marshall stated Alameda will be able to communicate with
Oakland even though Oakland is not on the East Bay Regional
Communications System (EBRCS) ; Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory and Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
District will be part of the EBRCS system; he would be glad to
entertain discussions with Oakland.
Mayor Johnson inquired how much Alameda pays for the current
system, to which the Fire Marshall responded said numbers would be
provided.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the EBRCS would pyramid up to
the State level.
Mr. McCammon responded the EBRCS would meet the guidelines; stated
the systems would be able to connect together State agencies would
be able to roam onto the systems.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether other counties are looking at
the same system.
Mr. McCammon responded other counties are doing similar things ;
regional efforts are not as together as Alameda County.
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,3,"Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Motorola is the only
provider.
Mr. McCammon responded the first standard completed was for the
common air interface which allows radios to work on P25 compliant
systems stated agencies will not be bound to Motorola radios.
Vice Mayor Tam stated the East Bay Municipal Utility District
(EBMUD) uses the conventional system; inquired about other
utilities, such as Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
.
Mr. McCammon responded EBMUD would become a member stated EBMUD
sites are being used for infrastructure; discussions with PG&E
would be initiated as things progress.
Councilmember Gilmore inquired how the system would future-proof
itself.
Mr. McCammon responded changes are being made from analog to
digital technology; stated digital technology requires software
changes; fifteen years is a reasonable time for a digital platform;
software upgrades would be needed, rather than whole scale hardware
replacement.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether transmitters and repeaters would be
Motorola.
Mr. McCammon responded the standard has not been flushed out ;
stated sites have to be tied into the same vendor system when a
master site controller is bought ; radios could be any vendor that
works on the system.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether other vendors make systems that are
not proprietary, to which Mr. McCammon responded in the negative.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether everything would be interoperable
with the P25 Phase 2 compliance.
Mr. McCammon responded the standard has five suites stated
logistical problems would be created on how the Fire Department
would be dispatched if Alameda decided to go with Oakland.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Alameda uses Nextel for some
communications.
The Fire Marshall responded in the affirmative; stated Nextel has a
direct connect; Nextel customer service and coverage is very poor
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,4,"operational.
Mr. McCammon responded some sites are being brought on now; stated
he would expect the system to come to the western side of Alameda
County late next year.
Councilmembe: Gilmore inquired whether the western side of Alameda
County would be the first area.
Mr. McCammon responded units should be working in eastern Alameda
County by the end of the year.
Councilmember Gilmore stated costs estimates should be available by
the end of the year; inquired whether real-world field testing
would be available once eastern Alameda County units are working.
Mr. McCammon responded in the affirmative. stated real-world
testing would be done before anyone comes on to ensure that the
system performs in the way it is designed to perform; ratios
purchased would be compatible on the new system because Alameda is
on the County's 800 MHz system.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the EBRCS operates on 800 MHz.
Mr. McCammon responded in the affirmative; stated 700 MHz would be
available and would fold into the system.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is enough 800 MHz capacity for
the system right now.
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,5,"Mr. McCammon responded in the affirmative; stated additional 800
MHz is not available; the body that allocates spectrum is
allocating 700 MHz to regional systems only.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether Alameda could operate on the 700 MHz
system, to which Mr. McCammon responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether the spectrums have capacity issues.
Mr. McCammon responded potentially; stated the system has been
designed to take capacity issues into account; Alameda County has
21 channels; another 20 channels have been allocated to Contra
Costa County; another 100 channels would become available in the
700 MHz spectrum; the system allows for priority accessi public
safety has the highest priority; San Diego County has a 800 MHz
system; the 2003 fires had capacity issues; the system has been
fixed and worked well during fires.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether San Diego County has a similar
number of radios on the system.
Mr. McCammon responded in the affirmative; stated San Diego County
has approximately 23,000 users on the system.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether San Diego County has as many
jurisdictions as Alameda County, to which Mr. McCammon responded in
the affirmative.
Councilmember Matarrese requested that the Power Point presentation
be posted to the website and that Council receive hard copies of
future Power Point presentations in the Council packet.
The City Manager stated presentations by outside sources do not
belong to the City.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that staff has control over the
agenda; people should provide presentation material ahead of time
so that the material is in the packet and gets posted to the
website.
The City Manager stated that staff can request said material.
Councilmember deHaan stated Power Point presentations are usually a
summary; a full report would be more than adequate; Power Point
presentations that do not have a report would be good to have ahead
of time.
Councilmember Matarrese stated there is no reason to not have Power
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,6,"Point presentations ahead of time in this electronic age.
Mayor Johnson stated a report would be more appropriate.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
(08-211) Resolution No. 14209, ""Appointing Arthur A. Autorino as a
Member of the Planning Board. "" Adopted.
Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Clerk administered the Oath and presented a certificate of
appointment to Mr. Autorino.
Mr. Autorino thanked Council for the opportunity to serve on the
Economic Development Commission (EDC) ; stated he looks forward to
serving on the Planning Board.
Councilmember deHaan stated Mr. Autorino left the EDC ; the EDC
currently has one vacancy and two more are anticipated; keeping the
EDC at full capacity is a top priority.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Johnson announced that the Recommendation to accept the
Quarterly Sales Tax Report [paragraph no. 08-214 and Resolution
Approving an Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding [paragraph
no. 08-220] were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an
asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ]
( *08-212) - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on April
1, 2008; and the Special City Council Meeting of May 6, 2008.
Approved.
(*08-213) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,142,477.91.
(08-214) - Recommendation to accept the Quarterly Sales Tax Report
for the period ending December 31, 2007.
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,7,"quarter.
Mayor Johnson stated information should be provided anyway people
have not had an opportunity to spend money in Alameda in the past.
The Finance Director stated the number one category is restaurants
and has been for two quartersi Monterey County is the only other
area that lists restaurants as the primarily sales tax generator.
Vice Mayor Tam stated the table on Page 2 shows the ""All Other
Areas"" category at -9.4%; new businesses are coming to Harbor Bay
Business Park; inquired what impact Harbor Bay Business Park has
had in the ""All Other Areas"" category.
The Finance Director responded the majority of businesses coming to
Harbor Bay Business Park do not generate sales tax; said businesses
are research and development type firms; Harbor Bay Business Park
has not been included as a specific geographic area.
Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether hotel tax is a separate tax, to
which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative.
Vice Mayor Tam stated the historical gross sales tax per capita
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,8,"comparison shows a snapshot of every fourth quarter since 1997;
Statewide comparisons seem to be leveling off, but Alameda County
is on an upward tick; the City seems to be having a downward trend;
it is not clear whether the chart indicates trending or just a
snapshot of the fourth quarter.
The Finance Director stated the comparison is a snapshot; the Sales
Tax Consultant produced the graph; advances are given during the
first two months of the quarter; a true up is given the last month
of the quarter; a final true up is given the first month of the
next quarter; she is not sure whether a comparison can be done
other than as a quarterly snapshot.
Vice Mayor Tam inquired about trending.
The Finance Director stated trending is stable and has been within
half a percent up and down.
Mayor Johnson stated that Harbor Bay Business Park should be shown
as a separate area; Harbor Bay Business Park businesses do not
provide revenue to the City; stated that Clif Bar is not a sales
tax generator.
The Finance Director stated that staff would work with the Sales
Tax Consultant; information will be provided in the next Quarterly
Sales Tax Report.
Councilmember deHaan stated that breaking down Marina Village
retail would be advantageous also; increased food product
transactions indicate that people are coming into Alameda.
Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(*08-215) Recommendation to authorize Call for Bids for Legal
Advertising for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009. Accepted.
(*08-216) Recommendation to accept the work of Cummins West, Inc. ,
for the provision of two main engines for the Peralta. Accepted.
(*08-217) - Recommendatior to accept the work of E.A. Sparacino
General Contractor, Inc. for the roof structure for the Maintenance
Service Center transfer pad and dumpsters, No. P.W. 04-07-14.
Accepted.
(*08-218) - Recommendation to award a Contract in the amount of
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,9,"$504,334 including contingencies, to Redgwick Construction for
Fernside Boulevard bike path and street improvements, San Jose
Avenue to north of Otis Drive, No. P.W. 03-08-10. Accepted.
(
*08-219) Recommendation to set a Public Hearing for delinquent
integrated Waste Management charges for June 17, 2008. Accepted.
(08-220) Resolution No. 14210, ""Approving an Amendment to
Memorandum of Understanding between the Management and Confidential
Employees Association and the City of Alameda for the Period
Commencing January 1, 2005 and Ending December 20, 2008. "" Adopted.
The Human Resources Director gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Johnson stated Council is very happy that the Management and
Confidential Employees Association (MCEA) consented to enter into
an agreement to extend the existing Memorandum of Understanding for
one year; requested that the Building Official advise who is in
MCEA; stated MCEA came forward before negotiations started.
The Building Official stated MCEA consists of approximately 130
membersi the MCEA is fully aware of the City's revenue issues and
thought that it was important to make the offer to the City; 80% of
the membership was in favor of the recommendation.
Mayor Johnson requested that the Building Official pass on
Council's appreciation.
The Building Official stated that he would be happy to do so.
Councilmember Gilmore moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
(*08-221) Resolution No. 14211, ""Intention to Levy an Annual
Assessment on the Alameda Business Improvement Area of the City of
Alameda for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and Set a Public Hearing for June
3, 2008. "" Adopted.
( *08-222 - ) Ordinance No. 2981, ""Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Amending Chapter XIII (Building and Housing) by Creating a Civic
Green Building Ordinance. Finally passed.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
(08-223 - ) Resolution No. 14212, ""Implementing the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) as the Official Regulatory Guidance for
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,10,"Emergency Response, Preparedness, Mitigation, Prevention and
Recovery within the City of Alameda. "" Adopted.
The Disaster Preparedness Officer gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Johnson stated Council should understand what NIMS is before
adopting the resolution; Council wants to have a clear
understanding of the NIMS technical requirements.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the State has a system in place; the
federal government bases its system on what the State does;
inquired what the City and Fire Department would have to do
different operationally
The Disaster Preparedness Officer responded the current
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) requires the City
to identify an Emergency Operations Center, use said Center in the
event of a disaster, and document expenses; stated said
requirements are already in place; the federal government adopted
the State's system; the federal government wants training to
include the federal model of Command in Control as opposed to the
State's model, which is essentially the same; Alameda County and a
number of cities within Alameda County have adopted NIMS.
Mayor Johnson inquired how much money Alameda receives from the
federal government.
The Disaster Preparedness Officer responded that he is not sure;
stated Alameda receives $22,000 per year to support the Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program; the City would be eligible
for other programs.
Mayor Johnson stated Alameda receives very little money through
Homeland Security; it is important to know the costs to implement
NIMS.
The Disaster Preparedness Officer stated costs could be provided
moving forward with the updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is
part of the reason for implementing NIMS.
Councilmember Gilmore stated the City is already doing everything
required Council would be adopting NIMS which would allow the City
to scrape and fight for federal funds.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the City is doing everything
required.
The Disaster Preparedness Officer responded the first compliance
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,11,"issue was simply to use the Incident Command System (ICS) ; stated
members have been trained to work in the EOP Center; the second
step would be to adopt NIMS.
Councilmember deHaan inquired when the County adopted NIMS, to
which the Disaster Preparedness Officer responded last fall.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any changes have taken place.
The Disaster Preparedness Officer responded in the negative; stated
resource tracking is one new element of NIMS.
Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
(08-224) - Consideration of establishing an Economic Sustainability
Committee.
Councilmember Matarrese stated establishing an Economic
Sustainability Committee is time critical because of the budget
path layout; the State budget will not be adopted at the same time
as the City's budget the City's budget will need to be adjusted,
depending upon what the State does; recovery is a long way off;
time should be used now to establish a Task Force or committee to
discuss retirements benefits, revenue versus expenses, and the true
costs of services.
Mayor Johnson stated Councilmember deHaan previously mentioned a
Blue Ribbon committee that would consist of people familiar with
the issues and who would be available to advise management and
Council about long-term budget issues.
Councilmember deHaan stated the City Treasurer and Auditor should
be included.
Mayor Johnson stated community members should be included: there
needs to be an opportunity to educate people.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that starting the process for
establishing a committee is imperative so that there is a committee
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,12,"once the budget is adopted.
Mayor Johnson stated it is easy for people to be uninformed but
provide lots of opinions i the committee could consist of fifteen or
twenty members.
Councilmember Gilmore stated economic stability is a long-term
process and should not only include the City budget but should also
have a component such as a rainy day fund so that the City is not
at the whim of the State budget; the committee would need to make
plans to weather the storm.
Councilmember deHaan stated it is never too soon to start a
committee; budget information could be shared with the committee;
suggested that the City Manager come back with a recommendation;
all municipalities are starting to have an uneasy feeling.
Vice Mayor Tam stated that Alameda is better off than other cities
because of reserves the City and County of San Francisco was able
to spot some cost offset for the School District because it
developed a rainy day fund; taxpayers, community businesses, the
media, School District, and hospital representatives were involved
in the discussions; the San Francisco model was a short duration
and resulted in a voter initiative that established a rainy day
fund; the City is very tight on resources now; she would like to
get a feel for how much staff time would be required and staffing
recommendations.
Councilmember Gilmore stated bringing together diverse groups and
interests is more about community welfare, not the economic
stability of the City.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the City had an Economic Development
Strategic Plan Task Force; the Task Force had a limit duration,
specific end points, and a large cast of people representing
various sectors of the community, including the School District; a
prospective should be available on what the costs were.
Mayor Johnson stated that she would like to emphasize reviewing
true long-term costs for long-term commitments.
Councilmember Matarrese suggested using the ten-year planning tool
the City invested in a couple of years ago.
Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the City Manager could be
tasked with how the Economic Sustainability Committee would be
structured, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative.
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,13,"Councilmember deHaan stated one or two Councilmembers could work
with the City Manager on the matter.
Mayor Johnson inquired whether Councilmembers deHaan and Matarrese
would work with the City Manager, to which Councilmembers deHaan
and Matarrese responded in the affirmative.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,14,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- - -MAY 20, 2008- - -6:00 P.M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present : Councilmembers/Commissioners
deHaan,
Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor/Chair
Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
The Special Meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider :
(08-208CC) Conference with Labor Negotiators: Agency Negotiators
:
Craig Jory and Human Resources Director Employee Organizations :
All Public Safety Bargaining Units.
(08-27CIC) Conference with Real Property Negotiators; Property
Fleet Industrial Supply Center (Alameda Landing) ; Negotiating
parties CIC and Catellus; Under negotiation Price and terms.
Following the Closed Session, the Special Meeting was reconvened
and Mayor/Chair Johnson announced that regarding Labor, Council
received a briefing from its Labor Negotiators; regarding Real
Property, the Commission received a briefing from its Real Property
Negotiators regarding potential amendments to price and terms
requested by Catellus on the Alameda Landing Disposition and
Development Agreement; no action was taken.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned
the Special Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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Community Improvement Commission
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,15,"MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL,
ALAMEDA REUSE AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (ARRA) AND
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CIC) MEETING
TUESDAY- -MAY 20, 2008- - - -7:31 P. M.
Mayor/Chair Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 9:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL -
Present : Councilmembers/Boaro Members/Commissioners
deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam, and
Mayor/Chair Johnson - 5.
Absent :
None.
CONSENT
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted
are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ]
( *08-225CC/*08-28CIC) Minutes of the Special Joint City Council,
Community Improvement Commission, and Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners Meeting of May 6, 2008. Approved.
(*08-226CC/*08-29CIC) Recommendation to accept the Fiscal Year
Third Quarter Financial Report and budget adjustments. Accepted.
AGENDA ITEM
(ARRA/08-30CIC) Workshop on FY 2008-09 ARRA and CIC Budgets.
The Development Services Director gave a Power Point presentation
on the CIC and ARRA budgets.
The ARRA budget discussion is included in the ARRA Minutes record.
Following the ARRA discussion, Commissioner deHaan inquired whether
the budget includes any funds that are obligated to another entity,
such as the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD)
The Development Services Director responded staff nets out all
obligations; the Business and Waterfront Improvement Project (BWIP)
and West End Community Improvement Project (WECIP) unrestricted
cash flow shows that staff nets out all obligations; the line which
reads pass through to taxing entities includes AUSD; an audit was
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CityCouncil,2008-05-20,16,"conducted of the last five years; a one time adjustment of $300,000
is being made this year; the audit was done because the formulas
for each entity differ; numbers are different if they are pre-1994,
post-1994 - and from separate negotiated agreements ; 90% of entities
were not doing the calculations correctly the right formula will
be used in the future; the same person will work with AUSD to
correct its reporting.
Commissioner deHaan requested a final report on the matter.
Chair Johnson stated the extreme diversity of the Development
Services Department's projects is amazing; the Department does not
have a very large staff.
Commissioner Gilmore stated the budget is complex; thanked the
Development Services and Finance Departments; stated the Commission
is in charge of the budget if the Commissioners do not know where
the money is going and where revenues are coming from they would be
in trouble.
The Development Services Director thanked Finance for being
accommodating in the creation of the cash flow spreadsheet.
Commissioner Matarrese stated the budget presentation was very
clear, which is particularity important when the budget news is not
good.
ADJOURNMENT
(08-227CC/08-31CIC) At the request of Councilmember/Commissione:
deHaan, Mayor/Chair Johnson adjourned the Special Joint Meeting at
10:55 p.m. in a moment of silence in honor of the recent natural
disaster victims.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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