2009-06-16 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JUNE 16, 2009- -7:31 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 9:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore,
Matarrese, Tam, and Mayor Johnson - 5.
Absent: None.
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(09 -263) Resolution No. 14357, "Authorizing the City Attorney to
Cooperate with the League of California Cities, Other Cities and
Counties in Litigation Challenging the Constitutionality of Any
Seizure by State Government of the City's Street Maintenance
Funds." Adopted.
The Deputy City Manager gave a brief presentation.
Councilmember Matarrese suggested information be posted on the
website.
In response to Councilmember Matarrese's inquiry, the Development
Services Director stated redevelopment fund reductions could
increase to $2.7 million to $2.8 million.
The Deputy City Manager stated the County is considering reducing
or stopping operation of the estuary bridges if the gas tax cut
occurs.
Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a strategy is planned to
keep the bridges operating.
The Interim City Manager responded a contingency plan is not in
place; stated that she does not know how the City would keep the
bridges open.
The Deputy City Manager stated opening the bridges after 8:00 p.m.
as been suggested as a compromise.
The Interim City Manager stated closing the bridges is highly
unlikely and could be a trial balloon with expectations of sharing
maintenance costs.
Councilmember Tam stated the City could lose up to $4.5 million,
which was the 2007 estimate to retrofit the Carnegie Building; a
paying tenant is needed for the Carnegie Building.
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Mayor Johnson stated that she concurs with Councilmember Tam.
Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution.
Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous voice vote - 5.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Johnson adjourned the
Special Meeting at 10:00 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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