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CityCouncil | 2016-04-19 | 7 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft and Oddie - 3. Noes: Vice Mayor Matarrese and Mayor Spencer - 2. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (16-190) Resolution No. 15144, "Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget and Approving Workforce Changes in the City Manager's Office and Public Works Departments.' Adopted. The Finance Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether one or two projects drove the $2 million transfer tax increases or if it was generally across the board appreciation. The Finance Director responded there were a few fairly large transactions, which exceed $25,000, including business-to-business and some residential transfers; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer requested clarification on the Utility User Tax (UUT) telecommunication services; stated staff should be more specific about whether landlines are included. The Finance Director responded telecommunications includes many different things, including landlines; landline revenue is decreasing as people stop using them. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether it is because people are using cell phones instead. The Finance Director responded in the affirmative; stated people also bundle services; continued the presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how a decline in fuel price can lead to a decrease in Public Works Department revenue. The Finance Director responded the Department buys fuel and charges it to other departments; the cost went down so the Department is not charging as much. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a corresponding decline in the expenses of other departments buying the fuel. The Finance Director responded in the affirmative; stated once the cost is spread across several departments, the change is so small it does not warrant making the adjustment; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer stated there is a second part of the item that Council is being asked to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 1 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-19.pdf |