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The staff recommendations to continue implementation of the departments’ five-year <br />staffing plans include the following: <br />· Addition of a Deputy City Attorney and other staff resources to address increased <br />legal workload <br />· Increased building inspection and code enforcement services <br />· Addition of two police officers to strengthen the downtown patrol division <br />· Creation of a Parking Management/TDM position <br />· Increase in tree and sidewalk maintenance services <br /> <br />Staff welcomes Council direction on these proposals and other feedback on the FY <br />2015-16 Proposed Budget. The Budget will come back to the Council for adoption on <br />June 22, 2015, with any revisions identified. <br /> <br />During the budget study session, staff will also seek direction on opportunities in the <br />final adjustment of the FY 2014-15 Budget, which will be before Council on June 22, to <br />use current year resources to better fund long-term liabilities. <br /> <br />Finally, the budget study session will also present for formal adoption the City’s <br />revitalized Strategic Plan, which is transmitted to Council through a separate staff <br />report. As will be presented during the study session, the budget proposals are aligned <br />with the Initiatives in the Plan. <br /> <br />ALTERNATIVES <br />Council may direct staff to make adjustments to the Proposed FY2015-16 Budget. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The 2015-16 budget proposals would result in an increase in the General Fund Budget <br />of $1.66 million. In addition, the Proposed Budget includes a recommended $1.32 <br />million in additional spending in other funds. <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW <br />This activity is not a project under CEQA as defined in CEQA Guidelines, section <br />15378, because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or foreseeable physical <br />change in the environment. <br /> <br />ROBERT B. BELL <br />CITY MANAGER <br /> <br />ATTACHMENT <br />FY 2015-16 Proposed Budget available online and in the City Clerk’s Office <br />9.A - Page 2