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CityCouncil | 2008-05-27 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -MAY 27, 2008- - -6:00 P. M. Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:12 p.m. Councilmember Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call - Present : Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam and Mayor Johnson - 5. Absent : None. (08-228) Workshop on the City's Two-year Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Years 2008-10. The City Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Johnson raised questions about the decline in housing sales. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the surcharge for Alameda Power & Telecom (AP&T), to which the City Manager responded the amount would be provided. The City Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is a portion of the Public Works' budget, such as the sewer fund, that should be removed from the General Fund, similar to Planning and Building. The City Manager responded portions of the Public Works' budget that come from other funds are incorporated in the General Fund; stated staff keeps track of said funds. Mayor Johnson stated including the funds makes the General Fund look larger. Councilmember Matarrese stated the funds cannot be spent on other things. The City Manager stated the matter could be explored. Mayor Johnson requested that the suggestion be reviewed. Vice Mayor Tam raised questions about revenues from parking and speeding tickets. The City Manager continued the presentation. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there is a breakdown of the Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 27, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-27.pdf |