pages: CityCouncil/2008-04-01.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2008-04-01 | 10 | Mayor Johnson responded in the negative stated anything new would be evaluated in terms of how it would impact the long- and short- term economic health of the City; Council wants to know how things will be paid for currently and 20 years from now. Vice Mayor Tam stated all staff reports include a section that addresses fiscal impacts; Council would like a broader context of understanding the short-term and long-term impacts; the budgeted amount for a vehicle should not be the end of the story. Mayor Johnson stated the long-term economic impact should be considered every time the decision Council is making has an impact on the City for twenty or more years. Councilmember Matarrese stated it is all about risks and benefits; the framework needs to include that Council always reviews the cost today and the cost as long as something is projected to run; costs need to be accounted for up front. Mayor Johnson stated, for perspective, the Mayor of Vallejo told her that if Vallejo has done anything good for other cities, they have shown that bad things can happen. Councilmember deHaan stated that he does not want to micromanage; the big picture is to stay healthy and viable. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she does not see the direction as an attempt to micromanage; Council needs to have information to make a good decision about the health, safety and welfare of the community, needs to truly understand the long-term and short-term trade offs, and needs to decide whether or not to accept the risk. Ms. Perkins stated all projects would move forward unless there is a reason and Council would be informed; the top nine priorities have been identified and a tenth has been proposed. Councilmember Matarrese stated the list is artificial; Item 9 is the Housing Element, which has to be done anyway inquired whether the Housing Element could be prioritized as Item 29 and would still have to be completed. Ms. Perkins responded in the affirmative; stated the intent of priorities is for the staff to know what is most important to the City Council; everything on the list will be finished unless there is a resources problem. The City Manager stated the Housing Element is something that the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 1, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-04-01.pdf |