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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 2 | (*09-460 ) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,435,478.11. ( *09-461) Recommendation to Accept the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2009. Accepted. (09-462) Recommendation to Accept the Quarterly Sales Tax Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2009. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired why taxable sales transactions decreased 21% from the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. The Interim City Manager responded not every quarter has the same number of weeks; stated the decline is a trickle down of the recession; the last sales tax report was much better because the report reflected the Christmas holiday sales quarter. Mayor Johnson inquired whether other jurisdiction comparisons could be provided in the future, to which the Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, the Interim City Manager stated the City needs more aggressive business development ; sales tax may not be performing well but property taxes are doing very well compared to other cities. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (*09-463) Recommendatior to Appropriate $750,000 in State Water Resources Control Board Grant Funding and $50,000 in Urban Runoff Funds, and Award a Contract in the Amount of $549,450, Including Contingencies I to Power Engineering Contractors for the Installation of Mechanical Trash Racks at Stormwater Pump Stations, No. P.W. 08-09-23. Accepted. ( *09-464) Recommendation to Authorize the Replacement of Alameda Fire Department Command Vehicle through the State of California's Contract Bid Process and the Purchase of Ancillary Equipment, Total Cost Not to Exceed $100,000. Accepted. ( *09-465) Resolution No. 14400, "Amending Resolution No. 9460 to Reflect Current Positions and Entities to be Included in the City of Alameda's Conflict of Interest Code and Rescinding Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |