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CityCouncil | 2009-08-03 | 9 | Chief shows that response times and service levels have not changed significantly since the brown outs; a ballot measure is the wrong place for minimum staffing issues. Councilmember Matarrese stated Measure P polling indicated that public safety ranked high but nobody wants to pay; a public safety parcel tax, which requires a two-thirds vote, did not even poll 50%. Councilmember Tam stated the question is whether to have the election for the IAFF measure on June 8, 2010 or November 2011 Mayor Johnson inquired whether there was a second for Councilmember Tam's substitute motion. There being none, the MOTION FAILED. Councilmember Gilmore clarified that her motion is just for the IAFF measure, not the companion measure. On the call for the question, Councilmember Gilmore's motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes : Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 4. Noes : Councilmember Tam - 1. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what are the next steps. The Interim City Manager responded the issue would be addressed with the budget item. (09-321 CC) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 14373, "Establishing Proposition 4 Limit (Appropriation Limit) for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. " Adopted. The Interim Finance Director gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson stated the City is $40 million below the conservative Jarvis/Gann cap on government spending. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the ratio is the same as in years past, to which the Interim Finance Director responded the ratio is getting worse every year. Mayor Johnson stated income is not keeping up with the cost of living. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Agency, and Community Improvement Commission August 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf |