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CityCouncil | 2008-10-07 | 5 | unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Matarrese stated proposed cuts would be brought to Council on October 21st ; he would like Council to consider policies because the depth of the cuts will depend on whether Measure P passes. The City Manager stated that the budget does not take into account Measure P passing. Councilmember Matarrese stated he would like to review ways to change the structure of the City's service system to flatten the organization so that top management has more responsibilities with fewer people; some cities have a Director for public safety; consolidating recreation programs and Library services should be reviewed; professional services could be outsourced; Council should look at concentric circles for prioritizing the most effective uses of tax dollars to preserve health and safety and value in the City. Mayor Johnson stated private organization funding should be reviewed; the City is paying $50,000 [per year] to the Alameda Museum; public money needs to be spent in areas where the public gets the most benefit; the City Manager needs to provide Council with different recommendations for OPEB funding one budget proposal could address the Economic Sustainability Committee recommendation for $4.5 million. Councilmember deHaan stated the City usually has a two-year budget recovery will be very slow; out years need to be discussed; the City needs to live with a three or four year budget forecast. Mayor Johnson stated the public needs to know that difficult cuts will need to be made even if Measure P passes. (08-429) Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Board decision to certify the adequacy of the Alameda Towne Centre Expansion Project Environmental Impact Report and to approve the Sign Program, permitted hours of operation, and outdoor uses for Planned Development Amendment PDA05-0004 and Major Design Review DR05-0073; (08-429A) Resolution No. 14274, "Approving the Environmental Impact Report and Upholding the Planning Board Decision. Adopted; and (08-429B) Resolution No. 14275, "Denying the Appeal of the August 11, 2008, Planning Board Decision to Approve the Hours of Operation and Outdoor Uses for Planned Development Amendment PDA 05-0004 and Major Design Review DR05-0073. Adopted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 October 7, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf |