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confidence that voters have in Pleasanton's services and community, and felt this was a result of the work of past Councils and staff and thanked Mr. Fairbank. Councilmember Sullivan agreed this was good news, felt much of this was due to past Councils, the City Manager and staff running the City on a day to day basis, and feels there were some things that could point the Council in identifying priorities, like 74% of the community thinking we need affordable housing. He also felt it was worthwhile conducting surveys every 5-6 years to see where the City is heading. Councilmember McGovern felt the City should look at growth as well as housing, and working on getting the general plan done. Mr. Fairbanks felt it was incredible for a city to improve its numbers like Pleasanton has done. 21. Joint City Council and Pleasanton Library Board of Trustees Public Hearing: Adopted Resolution No. 07-140 approving the 2007-08/2008-09 Operating Budget and the 2007-08 Community Development Block Grant Program 22. Public Hearing: Adopted Resolution No. 07-141 approving the 2007/08 though 2010/11 Capital Improvement Program Budget Finance Director Dave Culver said he would first present the two-year operating budget for 2007/08 and 2008/09 and then the 4-year capital improvement program that runs through 2011 and then open the public hearing. He said the total spending plan for all funds was $152 million in the first year and $156.7 million in the second year, said the budget theme this year was "the Power of Partnerships", the Council conducted a public workshop on June 12th, and reviewing and approving the budget was very important as it puts into picture the overall policy direction over the next two years. Mr. Culver described the various funds in the budget, said the budget was guided by the Council's goals and priorities and included were 1) Develop Bernal Community Park; 2) Foster economic prosperity; 3) Complete general plan update; 4) Strengthen youth programs, services and activities; 5) Maintain fiscal sustainability; 6) Assure a safe and secure community; 7) Address affordable housing needs; 8) Implement and improve traffic circulation measures; 9) Pursue environmental awareness; and 10) Effective and cost efficient operations. He said the budget complies with the City's financial policies, is balanced, there are no changes to any employee benefits, it maintains reserves for economic uncertainties, unforeseen emergencies and known and expected future obligations. Mayor Hosterman requested Mr. Culver discuss the difference in sales tax from 2007/08 and increasing 2.5% in 2008/09 which she felt was considerable. Mr. Culver said this was based on where they are this year, felt it had been flat compared to the prior year and said 2.5% in the second year reflects a number of things that are anticipated to come on line, but if this did not happen, the Council would need to review this at mid-year. Regarding expenditures for the general fund, $91 million for the first year and $94.7 million for the second year, he displayed the breakdown on percentages between the various funds for both years. New programs and services funded included Gingersnaps Preschool, additional traffic engineer and technical staff to work on improved traffic flow, funds to contract with the Amador Livermore Valley Historical Society and Museum to begin program development for the Alviso Adobe Community Park, a City naturalist position to support the Alviso Adobe Community Park, a Permit Center Manager to oversee implementation of development permit streamlining, City Council Minutes 8 June 19, 2007