pages: CityCouncil/2009-01-20.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2009-01-20 | 13 | the former Naval Air Station is a 2006 price; the world has changed; he does not want to pay the 2006 price; citizens need to keep an eye on the Afghanistan situation to ensure that the matter does not turn into something that the Russian's experienced back in the 1980's the issue needs to be tied directly to financial hearings. Councilmember Tam stated teasing out specific scenarios on the amount of federal funding the City would have received if not for the war would be difficult; the 2007 Resolution was very expansive; the issue is a moving target; Council needs to be very clear on how the City would be impacted in budget deliberations. Vice Mayor deHaan stated a sixteen month troop withdrawal was one of the President's strong platforms; Afghanistan is a concerning factor; the Russians were extremely unsuccessful and brought their economy to its knees; he has mixed emotions the Iraq situation is heading in the right direction; the Afghanistan situation is a wait-and-see approach. Councilmember Gilmore stated the August 2007 resolution was sent to Governor Schwarzenegger; suggested that the resolution be sent to President Obama. Councilmember Matarrese suggested pointing out that the overall Iraq expenditure is a drain and continues to be. Mr. Halpern stated the 2006 Resolution is vague on withdrawal timetables; there is no mention of the 180,000 contractors in Iraq; information on budgetary priorities can be provided; there is a website that translates the costs of the war to cities. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether a cover letter would be submitted with the resolution. Councilmember Matarrese responded a cover letter was attached to the previous resolution. Councilmember Tam stated that she is comfortable with reaffirming the City's commitment to peace; in 2007, Council called upon the President, Congress, Governor Schwarzenegger, and State legislatures to take immediate steps to establish a diplomatic approach ending the violence in Iraq; now there are new players; suggested the resolution be sent to new bodies. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 January 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-01-20.pdf |