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CityCouncil | 2011-05-31 | 5 | In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Deputy City Manager stated possessory interest is based on the leasehold value; for example, the operator of the theater pays possessory interest tax based on his lease value. The Acting City Manager stated staff would implement: 1) government services cuts; 2) administrative services cuts; 3) the recommended Fire option; 4) the recommended [Police] option with the Animal Shelter, doing a one year contract and during that year the City would engage the community around the idea of a non-profit hybrid; 5) Recreation and Park recommendations; 6) all Library recommendations, except that Sundays are being added back, which would cost approximately $10,000; 7) all one time options are being used, including approximately $800,000 in fund balance; 8) talking to employees; 9) doing polling on taxes, recognizing taxes are not a quick, easy fix; 10) doing a fee study; and 11) getting properties moving [on tax rolls]. The Controller noted the final budget would only reflect one year of the Animal Shelter savings. * * (11-279 CC) Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of continuing the meeting past 12:00 midnight Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers/Board Members/Commissioners Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, and Mayor/Chair Gilmore - 4. Noes: Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam - 1. Vice Mayor Bonta stated when implementing revenue increases, comparison with other cities should be done; the sales tax is going down 1% in July; a 0.25% or 0.5% increase would still be a lower sales tax payment; inquired whether implementing the tax proposals would require a vote of the people. The Acting City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Johnson stated that she wants direction on the Animal Shelter to be clear; staff would bring back information on the euthanasia rates and facility selection; inquired when Council would make the final decision. The Acting City Manager stated the reduction would be included in the budget; staff would have information on shelter selection when the matter comes back in June; euthanasia rates would be provided as quickly as possible. Mayor Gilmore stated the key is that the contract would be for one year and the public Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and 5 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission May 31, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-05-31.pdf |