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CityCouncil | 2018-09-18 | 12 | enough increase of fees for Recreation programs would be unlikely, resulting in an impact to the General Fund; the same situation would apply to the Library due to fees being fairly low and a high enough increase being unlikely. Mayor Spencer inquired where the money would come from if not from a fee increase. The Finance Director responded the funds would come from General Fund. Mayor Spencer stated it is important for staff to come back with a number for Council to see what is already forecasted; sharing the total impact with the public is important. The Finance Director stated the staff report does provide information over the next 3- years; the overall impact is over $700,000 cumulatively; it would be difficult to project the true impact to the General Fund, since the Council decides fees; many variables could impact the analysis. Mayor Spencer stated it is important not to look at the item in a vacuum, but at the impact on the City given the previously presented forecast of expenses being greater than revenues. Councilmember Oddie requested information brought back at the next Council meeting, include the last 5-years projections and actual revenues; actual revenues typically come in much higher than the projections. Mayor Spencer stated a majority of the revenuve increase is an increase in the real estate transfer tax; one-time revenue from sales have been significant; the issue is not about not taking care of the City's lowest-paid, it goes to fully disclosing information to the public. Councilmember Oddie stated projected revenues are much lower than actual revenues; both disclosed to the public. The Development Manager concluded the presentation. Expressed support for raising the minimum wage; stated the living wage in Alameda should be a minimum of $19.75; discussed spending covering any minimum wage increase: Kegan Tatum, Alameda. Stated the action would have material positive results for people scrambling to make it from paycheck to paycheck; urged raising the minimum wage to a living wage: Gaby Dolphin, Alameda. Stated both the Alameda Progressives and Alameda Justice Alliance support increasing the minimum wage; discussed Santa Fe's minimum wage: Cheri Johansen, Alameda Progressives and Alameda Justice Alliance. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 September 18, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-09-18.pdf |