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CityCouncil | 2010-09-25 | 6 | Mayor Johnson responded the State funding formula was set when Alameda still received the Navy subsidy, which is why Alameda's baseline is lower than other communities. President Mooney stated school districts have sued the State; the State legislature will not bring forward equalization to get Alameda close to the amount received by other cities in Alameda County. Mayor Johnson stated the problem is more districts benefit from current formulas, unlike Alameda. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether special legislation allows school districts to use certain money for operations right now. The District Legal Counsel responded there is legislation; stated the sale of real property is usually restricted from being used for operational purposes, but the legislature has suspended the provision. Speakers: William Smith, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates; David Howard, Alameda; and Gretchen Lipow, Alameda. Board Member McMahon reviewed the history of the School District funding. Vice Mayor deHaan stated a question has been raised regarding the impact on the City's requirement to provide low-and moderate-income housing; inquired whether the matter has been flushed out. The Interim City Manager responded going forward, the amount [currently for the District] would be freed up; stated the question is whether or not Council wants to off set the amount [currently for the District] with a share of the 80% in the future; the City's 20% [housing set aside] would not be reduced. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the City Attorney agrees. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the tax sharing agreement is unique; normally, tax sharing agreements are not for 20% money; further stated special legislation reprogramming funds meant to be used for the School District does not impact the rights of the Guyton Settlement Agreement plaintiffs. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether staff has gone through the review and feels comfortable, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the amount has grown for 20 years; questioned how the future will be handled. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 September 25, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-09-25.pdf |