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CityCouncil | 2008-06-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY - -JUNE 5, 2008- -6:00 P. M. Vice Mayor Tam convened the Special Meeting at 6:10 p.m. Councilmember Matarrese led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call - Present : louncilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam and Mayor Johnson - 5. [Note Mayor Johnson arrived at 6:47 p.m. ] Absent : None. (08-253) Workshop on the City's Two-year Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Years 2008-10. Former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Alameda, submitted a letter; stated Art in the Park was not meant to be a fundraiser. it was created to allow Alameda artists to have an event to show art; urged Council to keep the event. Steve Jones, Alameda, suggested daily staff assigned to fire prevention, training, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Deputy Fire Chief be used to staff the fire apparatus stated the savings would not be as great as placing an apparatus out of service; fooling with having less than 27 firefighters on duty would be reckless. The City Engineer gave a Power Point presentation on the Capital Improvement Program. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what is the current backlog for the sidewalk repair program. The City Engineer responded that she would provide information. Vice Mayor Tam requested information on the magnitude of the deferred maintenance for streets and sidewalks, including ponding near the Posey Tube and Veterans' Building repairs. Councilmember Matarrese stated the inventory of sidewalk repairs is known; that he would like to know where the City is before approving the CIP budget in order to prioritize. Councilmember Gilmore requested staff to provide a list of streets that are rated 30 to help Council prioritize. Mayor Johnson stated staff should include how much it would cost to Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 June 5, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-05.pdf |