pages: CityCouncil/2009-04-21.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2009-04-21 | 8 | to provide a sustainable approach for the next two years. Councilmember Tam stated that she appreciates staff highlighting that the property transfer tax doubled; Measure P did not solve the City's problems, but the situation would be much worse if Measure P had not passed. The Interim City Manager stated that the City would be short an additional $800,000 if Measure P had not passed. Mayor Johnson requested an explanation of the Internal Services Fund amounts shown on the Ten Year History graph, to which the Interim City Manager responded that she added a bar to show the expenditure amount, including Internal Service Funds. Mayor Johnson requested that the Interim City Manager recommend policies or practices. The Interim City Manager stated that she is working on a Procedure Manual with the Interim Finance Director the Procedure Manual would become the rule. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that Fiscal Year 2004-2005 and Fiscal Year 2005-2006 had exceptional growth; expenditures were increased; poor decisions were made in 2005-2006. Councilmember Matarrese stated during said time medical costs increased by 10%; the City will have to live with a thirty to ninety day delay if the State borrows money from the City; the City will have to live off cash. The Interim City Manager stated the State will pay at some point ; money is spent from the General Fund regularly; the General Fund cash needs help occasionally. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (09-161) - Recommendation to request staff to prepare a report on the effect of the proposed Alameda Point Development initiative measure pursuant to Election Code Section 9212 and designate a response date. The Redevelopment Manager provided a revised staff recommendation. Speakers : Jim Sweeney, Alameda, (provided handout) ; Jean Sweeney, Alameda; Former Councilmember Barbara Kerr, Northside Association; Rosemary McNally, Alameda, (provided handout) ; Sharon Loshakoff, Alameda; Jean Graham, Alameda; Nancy Gordon, Alameda; Darcy Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 21, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-04-21.pdf |