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CityCouncil | 2007-09-04 | 3 | the first quarter of 2007. The Finance Director stated the increase is an excellent trend if the trend continues; she does not anticipate that the increase will continue some of the larger more substantial sales will be decreasing; yacht sales have been an increasing trend but may decrease in the second quarter of 2007. Councilmember deHaan stated some yacht sales have been closed down for the Grand Street development. The Finance Director stated yacht sales would not disappear completely and would occur in another location. Mayor Johnson stated that Alameda's sales tax percentage is significantly lower compared to surrounding communities; people need to be provided with more opportunities to buy in Alameda. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote -5. Councilmember Matarrese requested that the next Quarterly Report be placed on the Regular Agenda for discussioni stated the public needs to see the trends and understand how much money is needed to fund the Police and Fire Departments, Library and parks. Councilmember deHaan requested that the staff report provide background on sales tax proportions in the General Fund along with a forecast stated the City will be impacted with situations occurring on auto row and with property taxes. Mayor Johnson requested that the report include information on how much sales tax revenue supports surrounding communities; people need to know the impact that sales leakage has on the community. (*07-421) Recommendation to approve amendment to Consultant Agreement with Sally Swanson Architects, Inc. to increase the Contract amount by $5,000 for the update of the City's Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan and Self Evaluation. Accepted. (07-422) Resolution No. 14143, "Approving the Appeal of Nissan Saidian and Leon Zektser and Overturning the Planning Board's Denial of Use Permit UP06-0010 for 1310 Central Avenue. " Adopted. Councilmember deHaan commended staff for including all elements in Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 September 4, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-09-04.pdf |