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CityCouncil | 2009-03-03 | 2 | Councilmember Tam moved approval of the February 7, 2009 and February 24, 2009 minutes. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Vice Mayor deHaan moved approval of the February 17, 2009 minutes. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers deHaan, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 3. Abstentions: Councilmembers Gilmore and Tam - 2. (*09-091) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,417,821.53 (09-092) Recommendation to accept the Quarterly Sales Tax Report for the period ending September 30, 2008. Speaker David Howard, Alameda, submitted handout. Councilmember Gilmore complimented the Finance Department for the report; stated the report is complete; that she is impressed with the County and State information; comparative quarters show that the City has not varied much; that she would like to have next quarter's receipts compared to this quarter receipts. The Interim Finance Director stated the sales tax consultant advised public information could not be released if a particular category had less than three businesses; staff is in the process of revising the chart; the restaurant category saw an over 20% increase. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the Harbor Bay Business Park change is because more businesses are coming in and the reverse is true of Alameda Point, to which the Interim Finance Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the reoccurring decline is a concern; the State held half way stable because of service station figures, which are currently declining. Councilmember Matarrese requested clarification on the increase in wholesale building materials which is a triple digit increase. The Interim Finance Director stated Kohl's construction contributed to the increase; projected sales tax is $5.2 million for this year; the figure was reduced to $4.8 million mid year; staff hold firm that $4.8 million will come in this year. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 March 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-03-03.pdf |