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CityCouncil | 2009-01-20 | 12 | asking for a GPA because of costs; knowing what the public prefers is important. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes : Councilmembers Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam - 3. Abstentions: Vice Mayor deHaan - 1. [Absent : Mayor Johnson - 1. ] The City Manager inquired whether Vice Mayor deHaan abstained from voting on everything. Vice Mayor deHaan clarified that he abstained from Resolution No. 14296 and in favor of the remaining resolutions. (09-034) Discussion of Alameda Peace Network's proposal regarding Iraq War. The City Manager gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor deHaan stated President Obama intends to withdraw troops within sixteen months. Speakers : Carl Halpern, Alameda Peace Network; Pat Flores, Alameda Peace Network; (submitted petition) ; Peter Frank, Alameda Peace Network. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she appreciates the Alameda Peace Network being accommodating and flexible in amending its previous request; previous discussions were about withdrawing troops from Iraq; she does not recall discussing troops in Afghanistan and avoiding new military operations elsewhere; she would be hesitant to support said language; she would never advocate going to war but would not propose telling the President what to do in defense of the country that she is not sure whether the financial impact to the City can be quantified; the State budget crises has more of an affect on the City the planned budget discussions will provide a better understanding of how the City gets and spends money. Councilmember Matarrese stated the new proposal is a good follow up to the 2006 resolution; many things discussed in the 2006 resolution came to fruition; Council will be receiving multiple budget briefings, including a Budget Workshop on February 7; discussions will highlight impacts that are a result of federal action; the price that has been assigned to the conveyance of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 January 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-01-20.pdf |