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CityCouncil | 2008-06-03 | 9 | Vice Mayor Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (08-248) - Recommendatior to allocate $99,218 in Measure B - Transbay Ferry Funds, and approve a Second Amendment to the Contract in the amount of $99,218 to Marine Express, Inc. for the Main Street Ferry Terminal Barge Maintenance Project. The Ferry Services Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the additional work would bring the Main Street Ferry Terminal Barge up to a satisfactory standard; further inquired whether staff anticipates any further corrections to the barge. The Ferry Services Manager responded no further work is required stated the final work would include lifting up the west end of the 70-foot gangway approximately six inches. Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (08-249 ) Recommendation to establish a Fiscal Sustainability Committee. The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Matarrese stated a ten-year plus horizon should be considered; the City of Vallejo is comparable to Alameda and provides a good, real life case study large and small business expertise is valuable because said businesses have real experience in managing budgets someone with some actuarial experience could fill the financial seat; the six-month period is aggressive, is meant to start after budget approval and anticipates that the State budget will not be approved in June; the committee would make recommendations regarding the pros and cons of deferring payment and long-term obligations to retirees. Councilmember deHaan stated the committee would provide a golden opportunity to have highly skilled individuals look at best business practices; the ten-year budget model can be a good tool; good direction would be provided to build on policy; the City Auditor and City Treasurer picked up the challenge; a financially experienced facilitator could be brought in to bring the committee up to speed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 June 3, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf |