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CityCouncil | 2016-06-07 | 6 | the 2% going to the General Fund, the money would go to Mastick Senior Center. Councilmember Daysog stated the City has to take into account the net increase, not just the gross increase; the net increase would alter the UUT's contribution to the City's labor agreements; the $1.5 million estimate will be less than the net basis. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there can be a slide next time referencing what Councilmember Daysog's point. The Assistant City Manager stated the UUT comes to the City segregated already; inquired if Councilmember Daysog would like the UUT segregated. Councilmember Daysog responded in the negative; stated residents should be informed that the UUT will factor into employee raises, but he does not want to overstate or understate that there will be an on-slot of raises. The City Manager stated the revenue is a replacement of lost funds. Mayor Spencer stated the $1.5 million does not all go to the General Fund, part of the money would go to public safety. The Assistant City Manager responded that the money is a factor in determining employee raises; there are five categories of revenues in the General Fund that help determine the public safety contract raises; the UUT is one of the five revenue sources. Councilmember Daysog stated the $1.5 million will not be used to purchase a new set of staff; some portion of the $1.5 million will be used to give raises to the current staff. Mayor Spencer stated the information should be shared with the public. The City Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like a slide that addresses the issue of some cell phone carries being taxed and some not, and anticipated impacts on the payers. The City Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired if the ballot measure fails, would the City be unsuccessful in the lawsuit. The City Attorney responded that the Council should be careful in discussing pending litigation; the Attorneys feel confident moving forward with the ballot measure. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of directing staff to prepare the ordinance, including the background information as requested during the discussion regarding the Balance Revenue Index (BRI) contribution and the clarity of the reasons and methods of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 June 7, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-06-07.pdf |