pages: CityCouncil/2010-05-04.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2010-05-04 | 8 | Councilmember Gilmore stated money received from the City affects money that the School District receives from the State. Councilmember Tam inquired whether funds generated by redevelopment areas for schools would not be available if redevelopment areas were not there. The Interim City Manager responded in the negative; stated many pass through agreements make the School District whole. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the Housing Fund developed for Island High School would not have occurred had there not been tax revenue generated from a redevelopment area. The Interim City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the agreement is unique; a certain percentage was set aside for a specific purpose; the money would not be available to the School District under the old formula; information would be provided to Council as soon as possible. Vice Mayor deHaan stated California is scheduled to lose 22,000 teachers; Illinois will lose 15,000 teachers; New York will lose 17,000 teachers; the crises is national. (10-205) Resolution No. 14439, "Supporting HR 5061, the "San Francisco Bay Improvement Act of 2010.' Adopted. The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired when the process would be complete. The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services responded Congress has a very full agenda; stated the legislation would probably not be completed with this Congress. Mayor Johnson inquired whether it is early enough in the process to make suggestions regarding use of funds. The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services responded funding categories are being developed; funding would be done through grants. Mayor Johnson stated the issue should be reconsidered; funding for the purchase of cargo salt flats in Redwood City should be considered; purchase of salt flat lands should be a priority; preventing more bay fill is important. The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services stated that she would send a letter to Representative Speier. Councilmember Matarrese stated the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the lead agency for Alameda Point cleanup; thinking big is important because Site 1 and 2 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 4, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-05-04.pdf |