pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-27.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-27 | 6 | Mayor Johnson and Councilmember deHaan requested a formal policy restricting use of the General Fund reserve for one-time purposes. The City Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson stated there is not a real reserve because there are outstanding obligations are not being paid for; the budget needs to acknowledge said obligations. Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to know the current amount of deferred maintenance what the City is facing should be included in the budget. The City Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson questioned whether there is more that can be done now to balance the Golf budget requested a report on the status of using the reserves for operating expenses; stated there should be a report to the Council; further stated direction should be given to the Golf Commission that the Council expects the Commission to come up with a short-term - plan. Councilmember Gilmore suggested holding another joint meeting with the Golf Commission. Mayor Johnson stated two Councilmembers could work with the Golf Commission if scheduling a meeting is difficult. The City Manager suggested that the Golf Commission could be invited to attend the Council meeting when the Master Plan is presented stated staff would provide suggestions and ideas about how to move forward. Councilmember Matarrese stated the Golf Commission reports to Council; the matter should be placed on an agenda and the Council should vote to give direction for the Golf Commission to establish a short-term plan by a certain time. Mayor Johnson requested that the Golf Commission be informed that the matter is being placed on a Council agenda; stated the matter needs to be brought to the Council very soon; stated giving direction should be placed on the second meeting in June. The City Manager stated the matter would be put on the issue bin; staff would determine the best way to follow up; continued the presentation. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 27, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-27.pdf |