2004-05-06 Speical CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY- -MAY 6, 2004- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Gilmore, Kerr,
Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
enda Item
(04 -218) Study Session to consider the City's Two -year Financial
Plan and Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2004 -06.
The City Manager gave a Power Point presentation providing an
overview and the context for the budget; during the presentation,
the City Manager provided Council with information on the positions
proposed for elimination and the financial support provided to the
School District.
Mayor Johnson requested Council be provided the amount of pay Code
Enforcement receives from redevelopment funds.
In response to Mayor Johnson inquiry regarding increased fees and
cost recovery in the Planning and Building Department, the City
Manager stated the question would be answered in detail during the
Planning and Building Director's presentation.
Mayor Johnson requested staff to keep track questions raised by
Council that are to be answered at a later time.
Councilmember Kerr noted that the City could be charging the School
District for collection of permit fees; stated the City should find
a way not to give away free service.
Councilmember Matarrese stated the One Stop Permit Center is being
deferred; requested the Planning and Building Director be prepared
to discuss what it would cost the City not to implement the Center
versus what is being saved by not implementing it; stated the
analysis should include how much revenue would be lost because
people do not get permits due to the process being too complicated.
Mayor Johnson requested information on the income levels in Alameda
and unemployment rates; stated people are losing jobs and getting
lower paying jobs; requested a multiple year comparison.
Vice Mayor Daysog noted the average household income for residents
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35 to 64 years old is $82,800.
Mayor Johnson requested a list of the cities that have the 911
public safety access fees; suggested that staff check with cities
in Alameda County.
The City Manager stated a list of cities that charge General Plan
amendment fees would also be provided.
Councilmember Kerr requested that the City Attorney provide
information on how much per year the City pays in slip and fall
claims.
In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry regarding declining street
conditions, the City Manager stated a previous Off Agenda Report
would be provided to Council again.
Mayor Johnson requested information on deferred maintenance costs,
including how much more expensive repairs become if the City does
not address maintenance and whether there are other street
maintenance options.
Vice Mayor Daysog requested a memo identifying all the bonds that
the City has outstanding and the amount the entire City is paying.
Councilmember Matarrese stated review should include whether
proposed cuts save money now, but end up costing the City twice as
much in the future.
Mayor Johnson stated the Council must know the cost of deferring
items, such as deferred maintenance, the One Stop Permit Center and
field maintenance.
Mayor Johnson called a recess at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 8:18 p.m.
The Finance Director gave a PowerPoint presentation on the General
Fund.
Mayor Johnson requested the Council be provided dollar amounts of
the City's sales tax; requested information on typical revenue
sources in other cities; questioned whether Alameda's revenue
sources are consistent with other cities.
The Finance Director noted the mix would be different and provided
several examples; stated that she would be happy to provide said
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information.
Vice Mayor Daysog suggested revenue be calculated per capita for
the comparison.
Councilmember Matarrese requested the budget figures without
Vehicle License Fee (VLF) backfill.
The Finance Director stated the VLF backfill amount would be
identified for Council.
The City Manager suggested that additional questions be provided to
him to ensure staff would have responses prepared at future budget
sessions.
AdIournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 9:14 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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