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2011-10-25 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - OCTOBER 25. 2011- -7:00 P.M. Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 2 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL — Present: Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and Mayor Gilmore — 5. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON - AGENDA (11 -511) Rona Rothenberg, Alameda; and Stuart Rickard, Alameda, discussed the trees that were cut down on Park Street. (11 -512) Jacqueline Keenan, Alameda, discussed the animal shelter. CONSENT CALENDAR Vice Mayor Bonta moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote — 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] ( *11 -513) Recommendation to Accept the Preliminary Quarterly Financial Report through June 30, 2011. (Finance) AGENDA ITEM (11 -514) Budget Study Session The Assistant City Manager and Controller gave a Power Point presentation. * ** Councilmember Tam left the dais at 7:51 p.m. and returned at 7:53 p.m. * ** The following speakers commented on budget issues: Cindy Silva, Friends of the Free Library; Donna Vaughn and Helene Young, AAUW; Domenick Weaver, Alameda Fire Fighters; Nancy Hird, ACT; Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Juelle Ann Boyer, Alameda; Kevin Kennedy, City Treasurer; Kevin Kearney, City Auditor; Tina Blaine, Rythmix Cultural Works. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 October 25, 2011 The City Council discussed the FY 2012 -13 budget, including specific funds, such as sewer, equipment replacement, library, police and fire; making strategic cuts; and revenue generation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 October 25, 2011