pages: CityCouncil/2011-03-29.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2011-03-29 | 6 | Councilmember deHaan inquired whether a theater admission tax has to go to the voters, to which the Controller responded it depends on how it is structured. The Acting City Manager noted new fees are treated differently under Proposition 26. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired what is the threshold on a general tax, to which the Acting City Manager responded 50% plus 1; stated a public safety parcel tax requires 2/3 vote. Councilmember deHaan inquired the City will not be receiving County EMS service revenue that was going to be generated to pay for arrears. The Interim Fire Chief responded the $3.2 million in arrears will be paid for over 15 years out of first responder Advances Life Support (ALS) franchise fees from the new paramedic transport provider, Paramedics Plus. The City Manager noted the amount is in addition to the $860,000 annual amount for the current and next fiscal year. Councilmember deHaan stated the City will forego revenue it would have received from the County; the County is going to go forward with a process to address the annual costs. The Acting City Manager stated the City is working to see if the County's existing Measure C can be extended to Alameda; the City is going through the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) process; then, a Board of Equalization process starts in December; the tax will not be added to the tax roll until August 2012. Councilmember deHaan inquired how the amount was accounted for in the out years, to which the Acting City Manager responded staff is assuming the tax would be collected in FY 12-13; if the tax is not collected, the City would have an additional General Fund expense. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Acting City Manager stated if not successful, the amount would be an on-going General Fund expense or the City will need to place a tax on the ballot. Councilmember Tam stated the Firefighters brought forth the concept of doing ambulance transport with Basic Life Support (BLS) and charging a fee for the service; a business plan was presented to City Management at one time; inquired whether there have been any further conclusions about the matter. The Interim Fire Chief responded the conclusion is that it is not viable for the City to provide an exclusive BLS transport service; the City does not have exclusive rights for BLS transportation. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 March 29, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-03-29.pdf |