pages: CityCouncil/2008-04-01.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2008-04-01 | 13 | Ms. Perkins suggested the City Manager address the work effort involved with GABS-45. - Councilmember Matarrese stated the work effort needs to be allocated against the priority; staff would have to inform Council of everything that needs to be done to meet the priority and make sure post retirement and long-term obligations are sustainable. Councilmember deHaan stated long-term impacts are being discussed; the current mentality is to look at two years; there are things other than GASB-45 with long range impacts; both the long-term and short-tern have to be examined; the best guess for the out years needs to be made; said issues will be discussed at the budget hearings. The City Manager stated that the Mayor is suggesting the number ten priority be the economic sustainability strategy and GASB-45 is just a part of said priority because it is part of the budget. Mayor Johnson stated that is correct inquired whether the first nine items are ranked in order. The City Manager responded not necessarily. Ms. Perkins stated the intent is to set the top ten priorities, not focus on the order. Councilmember deHaan stated extra tasks happen all the time, for example the Brown Apple Moth; that he would not ask what needs to be displaced to work on said item; priorities need to be addressed when drastic things change. Mayor Johnson stated Council always has the ability to change the priorities that she is sure Council will do so. The City Manager stated staff wants to ensure change is done in a systematic way and that impacts are understood. Mayor Johnson stated changing the priorities might mean setting something aside; further stated that she hates to see Item 24, the West Alameda Neighborhood improvement project, way down on the list; inquired whether the item would be not be done since it is Item 24. The City Manager responded in the negative. Councilmember Matarrese stated receiving updated work plans would be helpful; some items might have been accomplished. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 1, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-04-01.pdf |