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CityCouncil | 2008-06-17 | 25 | Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that deferred costs are between $75 million and $107 million for health and safety post employment benefits. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Matarrese stated that some of the fund balance could be used to seed the trust fund. Mayor/Chair Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Speakers Carol Quintal, Crossing Guard; Janet Crandall, Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) i David Baker, Alameda; Fred Blass, Alameda; Christine Novosel, Crossing Guard; Christopher Buckley, Alameda Rich Bennett, Alameda; Jeff DelBono, Alameda Firefighter Domenick Weaver, Alameda Firefighters; Steve Floyd, Local 689; Tim McNeil, Retired Fire Chief; Diane Coler-Dark, Alameda Chuck Millar, Alameda; Robb Ratto, PSBA; Kathy Moehring, WABA. There being no further speakers, Mayor/Chair Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. * * (08-278CC) Councilmember/Authority Member/Board Member/Commissioner Matarrese moved approval of continuing the meeting past 12:00 midnight. Mayor/Chair Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that the City will not be spending money on the Meyer's House; Greater Alameda Business Area (GABA) funding should not be approved until information is brought back; $50,000 is allocated to the EcoPass program. The Public Works Director stated the total program is approximately $36,000; $14,000 is from the General Fund; the AC Transit General Manager is allowed to reduce the passes by 15%. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether there is a better to way to encourage people to take public transit, such as discount tickets for BART or other forms of public transportation; suggesting performing an employee survey. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated that open dialogue should be initiated regarding the Meyer's House; additional funding might become available. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Public Financing Authority, Alameda Reuse and 15 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission June 17, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf |