2004-06-08 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JUNE 8, 2004- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 6:23 p.m.
Councilmember Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Gilmore, Kerr,
Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
(04 -276) Study Session to consider the City's Two -year Financial
Plan and Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2004 -06.
The City Manager provided handouts in response to requests made by
Councilmembers at previous budget sessions.
The Human Resources Director gave a Power Point presentation on the
Human Resources Department budget.
In response to Council questions, the City Manager stated staff
would provide a list of all positions in the hiring freeze.
The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation on the
Public Works Department budget.
Vice Mayor Daysog requested a report describing which employees are
paid with Alameda Point bond money.
Councilmember Kerr requested information on the percent of Measure
B money used to fund the Transportation Master Plan, the
Transportation Commission and the Transportation Technical Team.
Mayor Johnson called a recess at 7:29 p.m. and reconvened the
special meeting at 7:43 p.m.
The Supervising Civil Engineer gave a Power Point presentation on
the Capital Improvement Program budget.
Mayor Johnson requested information on Measure B funds, including
fund balances and a breakdown of how funds are used.
Councilmember Kerr requested information on capital projects funded
through Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) lease
revenue.
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The City Manager stated staff would provide information on whether
projects are funded using ARRA lease revenues or ARRA bonds.
Mayor Johnson requested staff to review putting language in
franchise agreements regarding the City's undergrounding program.
Mayor Johnson requested information on how much was spent on tree
removal and planting during the last fiscal year.
In response to Councilmember Matarrese's inquiry about the
requested versus recommended amount for capital projects, the City
Manager stated staff would provide actual costs for annual
projects.
Mayor Johnson requested staff to review extending the bike path
along the golf course south of Robert Davey Jr. Drive.
Mayor Johnson suggested a coordinated effort regarding West End
projects; stated the public should not have to attend multiple
meetings.
Vice Mayor Daysog requested a report on the overlapping West End
projects.
Vice Mayor Daysog requested a report on the process that has been
planned for the library branches needs assessment and improvements.
In response to Councilmember Matarrese's inquiry regarding listing
ferry service expenses under capital improvements, the City Manager
stated staff would work on moving said item under operating
expenses.
Councilmember Kerr requested information on the cost involved with
moving the ferry dock.
Vice Mayor Daysog requested that staff review the landscaped areas
near the Posey Tube leaving Alameda; stated landscape maintenance
is important for businesses as well as residential areas.
Mayor Johnson requested that the landscape maintenance contract
require the contractor to be responsible for monitoring conditions
and include consequences for not keeping a desired maintenance
level.
Mayor Johnson requested that the drainage problem at Littlejohn
Park be considered as a future project.
The Chief Building Official gave a Power Point presentation on the
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One Stop Permit Center.
Following the presentation, the Council discussed budget concerns.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 10:07 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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