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CityCouncil | 2019-06-18 | 16 | The Finance Director stated rates have been created for the full fleet, and replacement needs based on the currently policy have been reviewed; General Fund contributions for all vehicles has been reduced by 10% to further evaluate the fleet and come back if needed. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not want the City to move forward with vehicle purchasing, unless critical, until the fleet policy has been reviewed by Council. The City Manager stated the only exception would be if the vehicle is compliant with the climate action plan such as an EV. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the internal service funds were not included in the presentation, but were discussed at the budget workshop. The Finance Director stated Council is being asked to approve as an overall budget. In response to Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White's inquiry, the Finance Director stated the internal service fund details are located in the "Citywide Budget All Fund Summary" attachment to exhibit 2. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog inquired whether this will be the first time Council will adopt a General Fund expenditure budget that crosses the $100 million threshold, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative for the original budget. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog acknowledged the budget presentation being thorough and visually stimulating; outlined capital improvement project sections; urged residents to read the document. Expressed support for the Jackson Park playground: Misha Chellam, Alameda. Thanked the Council for listening to comments at the budget workshop; expressed support for the Jackson Park playground: J. J. Navarro, Alameda. Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie moved adoption of the resolution adopting the City budget. Councilmember/Commissioner Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie expressed appreciation for the City staff's work on the budget; expressed support of the item. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the motion includes flipping the $250,000 and $175,000 for Recreation and Parks; expressed appreciation of City staff's work on the budget. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission June 18, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-06-18.pdf |