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CityCouncil | 2012-06-19 | 8 | than that; bargaining units are going to pay the maximum allowable under California law assuming the City gets PERS approval. Mayor Gilmore thanked the bargaining units for recognizing the tough times, stepping up to the plate, and being a good partner with the City; stated Council recognizes how difficult the situation may be given the fact that employees are asked to contribute more to pensions when pay increases have not been given for four years. Councilmember deHaan stated expenditure requirements have always been increased by 3% per year; growth has not been at that rate ink the last two or three years. The City Manager stated staff is forecasting that revenue projections would yield the bottom of the ladder for what these wage increases are scheduled to be; staff is basically forecasting no growth; budget projections are at the high end on expenses, and at the dramatically low end on revenues; departments have pushed down on expenses very hard; the Assistant City Manager and Controller got the projections right on the revenues and were able to jam down on expenses; by doing so, there was actually money left over. Speaker: Bill Garvine, MCEA, expressed his appreciation of Council recognizing MCEA's contribution to the process. Councilmember deHaan moved for approval. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice votes - 5 ayes. Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolutions. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (*12-319) Resolution No. 14700, "Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of $187,957 in Funding from the Lifeline Transportation Program to Continue Operation of the Estuary Crossing Shuttle, to Commit to Pursuing the Necessary Local Match for the Estuary Shuttle Program, and to Execute all Necessary Documents." Adopted. (*12-320) Resolution No. 14701, "Approving Parcel Map PM-10086, for the Subdivision of 55.6 Acres into Four Parcels Located Mostly South of Mitchell Avenue and East of the Coast Guard Housing Site Commonly Referred to as a Portion of the (Alameda Landing Site) and Certain Reservations, Dedications, Acceptances, and Easement Vacations. Adopted. (*12-321) Resolution No. 14702, "Electing to Receive a Portion of the Tax Increments from the Exchange Area of the Business and Waterfront Improvement Project and Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33607.5.' Adopted; and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 June 19, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-19.pdf |