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File Number: 12 -119 Interim Finance Director O'Leary presented the report of the Emergency Communication System Access Tax (911 Tax), as required by Municipal Code, Section 2 -18 -220. Mr. O'Leary reported revenue of approximately $1.3 million for the period July 2011 through December 2011; stating that it was on track to the projected amount of $2.7 million for the fiscal year. Mr. O'Leary provided a summary of the expenditures for the current fiscal year as well as the projected expenditure for 2012 -13. There will be a decrease in Police Dispatch operation expenditures in 2012 -13 due to the pay -off of the CAD RMS loan this year, offset by a small increase in Fire Dispatch costs. Mr. O'Leary advised the Committee that in May of 2012, staff will present the City Council with a proposed ordinance to increase the rates by the CPI of 2.6% as authorized, along with the other proposed changes to fees in the master fee schedule. Mayor Cassidy and Councilmember Souza inquired about the rise in Fire Dispatch costs. Councilmember Souza stated that it was her understanding, from a prior report from Alameda County Fire, with more cities joining the pool, costs would be spread throughout. Budget and Compliance Manager Perini stated that the numbers were based on 2010 Actuals and because 2011 Actuals have not been reported, the estimates may appear to be high. Vice Mayor Gregory inquired whether the Police dispatch has considered consolidating with surrounding cities as Alameda County Fire has done. Assistant City Manager Marshall stated that the Chief of Police is consulting with her counterparts on the pros and cons of several areas of shared police services. Mayor Cassidy would like a report on the Chief's findings. Committee Recommendation Committee recommended taking report to City Council for approval. 2. Discussion Regarding Formation of Citizens Oversight Committee Required by the Transaction and Use Tax (Measure Z) Ordinance. City Manager Zapata reported to the Finance Committee that based on the ordinance related to Measure Z - Transaction and Use Tax, the City is to form a Citizen Oversight Committee. Mr. Zapata proceeded to present the suggestions by staff related to the composition and scope of work of the Citizen Oversight Committee. Mr. Zapata stated that prior to appointing members to the Citizen Oversight Committee the scope of responsibility must be defined. In addition to those listed in the staff report, Mr. Zapata recommended the following be discussed as well: frequency of meetings, public information and transparency efforts; and the requirement to prepare a sustainability plan and strategy by a certain date. Mayor Cassidy focused on the composition of the five open slots and indicated that he would like flexibility when forming the Citizen Oversight Committee. For example, rather than state a title or name of a specific person, use a term such as, "Representative ". The Finance Committee wants to assure retail businesses and residential and business consumers are properly represented. After discussion, the Finance Committee agreed on the following five compositions: Representative of the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce City of San Leandro Page 2 Printed on 311312012