pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-04 | 16 | The Assistant City Manager stated staff has been talking with School District staff to see if there are creative ways to have BWIP housing funds more immediately available for School District use. Vice Mayor Tam stated that the money has to be used for housing or capital improvement; restrictions preclude the City from automatically shifting the funds directly to the School District for operation costs. The Assistant City Manager stated affordable housing funds need to be used for affordable housing staff is exploring ways to get the funds in use for said purpose. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the City can post the accounting of funds and use restrictions on the website and provide some impetus to get the project started. The Assistant City Manager responded staff has prepared a number of question and answer sheets over the last two years; stated information can be centralized on the website. Mayor Johnson stated that consolidating redevelopment information is a good idea; examples of redevelopment projects should be provided also. Vice Mayor Tam stated the School District is meeting tonight ; the School District is looking at severe cuts; an emergency parcel tax will be considered; she would like to see the community and Council support the School District's actions. (08-108) Vice Mayor Tam stated that she and the Deputy City Manager attended the League of California Cities East Bay Division meeting; Carl Guardino, Executive Director for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, was the keynote speaker; Mr. Guardino brought up some intriguing ideas regarding developing public and private partnerships for things such as affordable housing and retention of teachers; Silicon Valley companies pay a stipend to have teachers come and work at their company during the summer breaks; she would be happy to talk with any community member interested in a briefing. (08-109) - Mayor Johnson requested a briefing on the East Bay Interoperability Program; stated all jurisdictions have not paid assessments for last year; the City should wait to pay the new assessment until other jurisdictions have paid last year's assessment. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 March 4, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-04.pdf |