2006-05-30 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -MAY 30, 2006- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the special meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Councilmember Matarrese led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
(06 -277) Study Session to consider the City's Two -year Financial
Plan and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2006-
08.
The City Manager gave a Power Point presentation.
During review of the Public Works budget, Councilmember Matarrese
requested the structure of the Public Works budget be reviewed to
ensure the infrastructure hole is not being dug deeper.
During review of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget,
Mayor Johnson requested the fund balances for funds, such as the
sewer fund.
Councilmember Daysog requested the list of streets that are being
considered for resurfacing.
Councilmember deHaan requested the list and amount for the
renovations under the "other building renovations" category.
Mayor Johnson requested information on the condition and amount of
repair needed at the Alameda Point gym.
In response to Vice Mayor Gilmore's question regarding
prioritization, the City Engineer stated that she would provide the
criteria used to select CIPs.
Councilmember Daysog requested information on the Veterans'
building kitchen.
During review of the Library budget, Councilmember Matarrese
requested the projected amount of Measure 0 funds that would be
available for branch library improvements.
During review of Challenges, Councilmember deHaan requested a
monetary value be placed on the items listed.
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Councilmember Daysog stated that he would caution listing items,
such as the Webster Street garage and park and ride, prior to
obtaining community consensus; the policy discussion should take
place prior to reviewing funding.
Councilmember deHaan requested that centralizing City Hall be added
to the list of Challenges.
The City Manager concluded her presentation.
Kevin Kennedy, City Treasurer, discussed deferred maintenance,
staffing levels and the 10 -year financial model tool.
Kevin Kearney, City Auditor, raised questions about un- funded staff
positions and discussed the 10 -year plan.
Councilmember Daysog stated where the funds for infrastructure
would come from should be clear; streets ratings do not need to be
A or A +.
Councilmember Matarrese requested that a disproportionate amount of
new funding for Fiscal Year 2006 -2007 go to Public Works.
Mayor Johnson requested that the figure showing how much additional
funding is available for each fiscal year be provided.
Mayor Johnson requested that the numbers be provided for the chart
showing the number of full time employees.
Councilmember Matarrese stated a new ground rule should be
established to not call department head positions un- funded;
further suggested that any un- funded positions, other than
department heads, be eliminated.
Councilmember deHaan requested the job descriptions of the
positions currently not funded.
Vice Mayor Gilmore suggested that discussion on the positions take
place when the de- authorization of the positions is brought back to
Council.
Mayor Johnson requested the numbers be added to pie charts; further
requested review of the City Charter regarding Council's ability to
approve AP &T's budget.
Councilmember deHaan requested that the Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) budget be revisited.
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Councilmember Daysog requested the rating sheets for CIPs; further
requested copies of all CIP proposals submitted.
Mayor Johnson requested the website include more historic
information in order to allow the public to conduct research on-
line; requested the reserve be included in pie chart; further
requested a goal be set to allow Alameda residents to purchase what
they want in Alameda.
Councilmember deHaan requested a more defined golf budget; further
requested a side -by -side comparison with the last two -year budget.
David Kirwin, Alameda, suggested the information be put on the
website with figures attached; suggested the 10 -year tool be placed
on the website, too.
In response to Mr. Kirwin's comments regarding redevelopment
funding, the Development Services Director provided a brief
overview.
Councilmember Matarrese requested the explanation of redevelopment
funding be posted on the website.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown
Act.
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