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CityCouncil | 2011-02-01 | 3 | amount of funding to the School District if the City was able to give the School District money for the Woodstock Child Redevelopment Program. Speaker: Trish Herrera Spencer, Alameda; Gretchen Lipow, Alameda (submitted handout); Robb Ratto, PSBA; and Ashley Jones, Alameda. Mayor Gilmore requested that redevelopment information be posted on the City's website. Councilmember deHaan stated many funding streams and programs are in question at this time; mandated programs are fighting against social programs; the City has paramount projects moving forward; SunCal wanted $200 million for infrastructure to come from bonding. Councilmember Tam stated that she and the Acting City Manager attended a briefing with Senator Loni Hancock and State Treasurer Bill Lockyer; the dire strait of the State's budget was discussed; the State budget will be in a downward spiral without job creation; the City is trying to position itself to attract the America's Cup, create infrastructure, and be competitive for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory project; pitting one major important cause against another is unfortunate; Council is very supportive of the School District. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, with the caveat to add language regarding the State's budget difficulty and some expression of support for exploring appropriate ways to resolve the issue. Under discussion, Mayor Gilmore stated the Governor used redevelopment successfully in Oakland; proposing such a drastic cut is a little disingenuous. Councilmember deHaan stated the climate is not getting better; the City cannot afford to lose the momentum. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Johnson - 1.] REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (11-060) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Sections 30-6, 30-36, and 30-37 of the Alameda Municipal Code to Improve the Design Review and Sign Ordinance Provisions for the City of Alameda. Introduced. The Planning Services Manager gave a brief presentation. Speaker: Chris Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS). Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 February 1, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-02-01.pdf |