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CityCouncil | 2005-01-18 | 6 | deficit. The Finance Director responded that she would provide the information to Council. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to have the requested information coordinated with the budget information provided in the first week of February. Acting Mayor Gilmore stated that the City has become dependant on Information Technology services system failure would result in countless hours of lost productivity; Council should carefully review the costs of addressing the issue and prioritize accordingly. Councilmember Daysog stated that the Plan makes a lot of the internal mechanisms of the City transparent; requested information on the debt reserve compliance issues. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether bonds are typically refinanced without the qualification process. The Finance Director responded there would be a competitive bid process if a bond is straight forward and uncomplicated; complicated bonds would be negotiated; the underwriters would respond to the Request for Proposal (RFP) stating what could be done at what price; staff would then recommend a selection to the governing body. Councilmember Daysog requested that the bond bidding process be placed on a future agenda for discussion; stated that it is important for Council to be involved in the bidding of bonds and in the decision not to bid. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the City's retirement and health benefit costs have increased dramatically; the City's Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) contribution increased 615% from 2002 to 2004. (05-040) Discussion regarding options for relocation assistance legislation and a temporary moratorium on all new construction, demolition and condominium conversion in the "West End Atlantic Corridor Area" (bounded by Webster Street, Main Street, Pacific Avenue and Ralph J. Appezzato Memorial Parkway). The Interim City Manager provided a brief outline of the Harbor Island Apartment eviction process and staff's coordinating efforts to financially help the remaining tenants move. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 January 18, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-01-18.pdf |