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CityCouncil | 2008-02-19 | 21 | happened, to which the Finance Director responded street paving. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Matarrese stated things are still being deferred; inquired whether Proposition 1B money is being shifted into a project that would reduce the street maintenance deficit. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative stated staff is looking for other funding sources; more street improvements could be completed if General Fund money were used in addition to Proposition 1B money. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Matarrese stated that he wants to make sure that the public does not get the impression that everything is all right ; no one is talking about the federal deficit; the School District is suffering more than the City. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated a specific list needs to be provided outlining things that are not being done. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated the real concern is where the City is going from here; playing with a good estimate of what the cuts will be is important; he does not want to wait until June to receive feedback; he wants to feel comfortable in knowing what initiatives Council needs to take. The Finance Director stated the City Manager/Executive Director will lead a team of Department Heads in reviewing and gathering revenue enhancement ideas to bring to Council in a workshop setting; the expenditure side of the ledger will be reviewed also to determine what level of expenditure can be tolerated; she will have a better idea of property tax revenues on March 19. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated departments have been requested to review cuts through the end of the fiscal year; inquired how much departments are asked to trim. The Finance Director responded 1.5%; stated some departments are able to do more; reductions totaled $1.5 million. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired how the cuts were made. The Finance Director responded through a strategic hiring freeze and supply and service reductions. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired what is the Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse 9 and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission February 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf |