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CityCouncil | 2013-05-28 | 2 | on criteria. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the criteria allow items to have the same ranking, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated the maximum score is 100; noted funds are not always budgeted for the highest ranked projects. The City Treasurer gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Gilmore noted Measure C polling indicated that the community is not concerned about deferred maintenance; stated that she looks forward to upcoming OPEB discussions; other cities are amazed that Alameda employees are paying part of the Employer's share; the City has made progress and is not kicking the can down the road. Stated residents value recreation; the capital projects in the budget are reasonable; having money for the design phase of the Jean Sweeney Park is very exciting; people want to serve by volunteering; $200,000 in funding can be leveraged: Jim Sweeney, Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Committee. Outlined the benefits of parks; stated park funding should be increased and urged support of funding the Jean Sweeney Park: Dorothy Freeman, Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Committee. Expressed support for not getting further advances from Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) and reducing Recreation and Park Department cuts; urged greater public safety cuts; discussed AMP transfers: Jane Sullwold, Alameda. Stated fiscal issues studied in the past have been highlighted; federal, State and local issues could impact the City, such as Measure B funding; expressed concern over Police vehicle purchases and the lack of deferred maintenance funding, revolving funds, and performance measures: former Councilmember Doug deHaan, Alameda. Expressed support of funding Beltline remediation: Aaron Thies, Alameda. Suggested additional meetings be held; stated public input will be needed to solve the City's budget problems: Gretchen Lipow, Alameda Citizens Task Force. Expressed concern over Recreation and Park Department budget cuts; urged future funding for Estuary Park: Pat Bail, Alameda. In response to Councilmember Tam's request, the AMP General Manager gave a brief presentation on AMP's transfers to the City and AMP's financial condition. The City Manager noted AMP would pay fees if it were a private utility. The AMP General Manager provided further information on AMP's budget. Special City Council Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 28, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-05-28.pdf |