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CityCouncil | 2016-04-19 | 13 | Councilmember Daysog quoted former Councilmember Doug deHaan: "make sure to keep an eye on the out years;" Council should not just looking at FY 2016-17, but the years beyond. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council can see 5 year projections or preferably 10 to 15 year projections. The City Manager responded 5 years is typically as far out as a city goes because of the volatility of the economy. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would like to make sure there is not a false narrative that the City is running a deficit; in the first year of the 2 year cycle, the City is not running a deficit and has more revenue than expenses; the City's fund balance has increased; the City needs to look long term about how positions will be funded. Mayor Spencer stated that she agrees; the City needs to look long term; the City has contracts that are long term and needs to look at liabilities that go beyond 2 years; in the future, she would like to see two actions brought in separate parts to allow two motions; she will not be supporting the single motion. Councilmember Daysog stated that he will support the motion because the positive revenue allows the City to get to the end of the fiscal year, which provided the ability to deal with immediate needs like the funding for rent stabilization; he will also support the motion because Council is giving authority to fill vacant positions, not add positions. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the State increased minimum wage to $15 an hour; it is difficult to live off of $15 an hour; Council should not begrudge the part time workers making minimum wage. On the call for the original question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Oddie - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. (16-191) Recommendation to Authorize the Mayor to Send a Letter Encouraging the Owner to Comply with the Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC) Recommendations. Withdrawn. (16-192) Provide Direction to Staff Regarding General Plan Policies, Municipal Code Requirements and Potential Amendments to the General Plan and Municipal Code to address Development Sites with Mixed Use (MX) Zoning. The City Planner gave a Power Point presentation. Stated staff report Exhibit 3, the Alameda Marina Master Plan, needs changes; staff needs clarify the guidelines for preparing the master plan; the paragraph referencing Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-19.pdf |