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CityCouncil | 2005-12-06 | 9 | redirected, 3) review possible new sources of revenue, and 4) provide a report on the process of exploring an adjustment to the transfer tax. Mayor Johnson stated there has been a lot of discussion on streets, sidewalks, trees, and sewers; there is significant deferred maintenance in the parks the parks and recreation facilities are very valuable parts of the community; the parks are being addressed in the staff recommendation Councilmember deHaan requested that the motion be amended to include reviewing the other assessment districts and the establishment of landscaping and lighting districts. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like the motion to include an analysis of the Henry Gardner Plan. Mayor Johnson stated that she did not want to go into more debt unless it was necessary. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the Henry Gardner Plan was a separate issue. Mayor Johnson stated that staff should not spend a lot of time exploring the matter; suggested discussing whether debt was something the Council would like to review as a solution to the deferred maintenance when the item was brought back. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether reviewing the matter in an Off-Agenda Report would be satisfactory to Councilmember Daysog. Councilmember Daysog responded an Off-Agenda Report seems to be the same as his request for analysis. Councilmember deHaan concurred with Councilmember Daysog; stated that determining how much time would be spent on the matter should be determined; that he does not understand the Plan completely and would not be able to vote on the matter tonight. Councilmember Daysog stated that he was requesting an analysis of the Plan. Mayor Johnson requested a brief Off-Agenda Report describing the Henry Gardner Plan. Councilmember Matarrese stated he would mend the motion to include an Off-Agenda - Report on the Plan piling debt on top of a deficit of deferred maintenance was not a priority for him. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 December 6, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-12-06.pdf |