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CityCouncil | 2010-05-04 | 7 | parcel tax will be difficult for everyone; stated California children received the benefit of a better school system than what children might receive in the future if steps are not taken to support the system. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated the City depends on a good school system for property values; Measure E will not solve the problem but will buy time; League of California Cities activities should be placed on an agenda; cities have to ensure that the State follows up on the promise that every child in California gets an equal shot at education; cities that have the ability to raise taxes are surviving, others are not; time is needed. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the consequences of losing good quality schools is immense; that he has a vested interest because two family members are school teachers; Measure E will tie over the School District for a short time; that he concurs with Councilmember Matarrese regarding needing a permanent fix; the State is juggling books; everyone is getting hit; that he will support Measure E. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Mayor Johnson requested staff to explain whether redevelopment takes money from schools. The Interim City Manager stated staff would come back to Council the first meeting in June to explain how pass through agreements work. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether or not redevelopment takes money from schools. The Interim City Manager stated an agency is required to negotiate a pass through agreement when redevelopment agencies and project areas are established and formed; depending on the project area and age, individual pass through agreements might not be negotiated; State legislation has changed and requires that school districts be made whole; the fundamental premise in redevelopment law is to have each agency empower itself to negotiate a pass through agreement with whomever is impacted; post 1990, school districts were made whole; that she would provide a customized view of project areas. Councilmember Gilmore requested that a School District or School Board representative be present. The Interim City Manager stated the School District can use money from the City for certain type of things; that she will have someone from the School District explain the process. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 May 4, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-05-04.pdf |