pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-27.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-27 | 4 | Councilmember deHaan stated response time would be impacted inquired whether there would be an active truck at each station. The City Manager stated the information would be provided by the Fire Chief; continued the presentation. Following Council discussion regarding retaining Park Directors, the City Manager stated the issue would be placed on the issue bin. Mayor Johnson stated the tennis court light issue needs to be addressed a lit court is needed on the eastern part of Alameda. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she objects to eliminating the Senior Clerk position which provides direct service to the community; inquired whether costs of other programs could be reduced; raised questions about the Meyer's House. Councilmember Matarrese requested staff to explore relinquishing the Meyer's House back to the trust. Mayor Johnson stated the Council should adopt a resolution saying that City money will not be used to subsidize the Meyer's House ; further stated the Meyer's House should be moved out of Recreation's budget and the funds should remain in Recreation. Councilmember Gilmore clarified Mayor Johnson is suggesting the amount [$25,000] that the City is subsidizing the Meyer's House should remain in the Recreation and Parks Department's budget. Councilmember deHaan requested staff to provide the total amount spent on special events. Mayor Johnson stated elimination of the Golf surcharge and Return on Investment (ROI) needs to be discussed; stated not continuing the surcharge in some form is seriously impacting the budget. Councilmember deHaan questioned why staffing levels cannot get back to the level five years ago; stated all departments should look at why growth occurred. The City Manager stated the matter was captured on the issue bin; continued the presentation. Councilmember Matarrese questioned whether not funding two Public Works maintenance workers really saves money; inquired whether maintenance would be impacted and whether the City would be adding to its deferred maintenance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 May 27, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-27.pdf |