pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf, 19
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-17 | 19 | increasing. Vice Mayor Tam stated that complete cost recovery is recommended for some areas, but no others; there seems to be some disparity in which services are more valuable. Councilmember Matarrese stated small businesses provide sales tax; CPI is recommended instead of cost recovery because small businesses are taking on the extra burden of property tax; businesses need to be kept alive. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she is in support of giving small businesses a break; the City seems to be subsidizing the Golf Course. Councilmember Gilmore stated Council had previous discussions regarding only being able to raise fees so high and get same number of players. Mayor Johnson stated the City is not subsidizing the Golf Course now; raising golf fees would result in less revenue; golf fees would not be frozen. Councilmember Matarrese stated the Golf Commission would be discussing the Golf Master Plan soon; looking at golf fees today would be premature. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Johnson stated a policy is needed regarding not having the General Fund subsidize the Golf Course. (ARRA) Resolution No. 42, "Approving and Adopting the Operating Budget and Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in Fiscal Year 2008-09. " Adopted (08-36CIC) Resolution No. 08-157, "Approving and Adopting the Operating Budget and Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in Fiscal Year 2008-09. " Adopted (08-277D CC) Resolution No. 14225, "Approving and Adopting the Operating Budget and Capital Improvements and Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in Fiscal Year 2008-09 and Establishing an Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) Plan." Adopted; Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Public Financing Authority, Alameda Reuse and 9 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission June 17, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf |