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Program budget. The City Manager Budget per Council priority, contains a Community Information Manager position to significantly improve communication to our residents. A half time Management Analyst position to serve as a citywide - lead and support for performance measures, neighborhood services survey, volunteer program and to provide support on programs requested by Council and the community is included. Community Development Services contains a full time employee to respond to provide timely response to neighborhood traffic requests and regional traffic and transportation needs. Funding is also proposed for a First Time Homebuyers Program and consulting services to carry out the Downtown Specific Plan and the General Plan effort. The Code Enforcement Division changes include the addition of one Community Services Officer in an administrative support position and funds are also included for contract assistance in sign enforcement and continuance of the shopping cart retrieval efforts. Human Resources will seek innovative methods for dealing with external factors such as the tight labor market, recruiting competition and rising costs associated with administrative processes required to effectively manage the work force. The Finance Department changes include the addition of an Information Technology Analyst to respond to increased demands and a full time Webmaster position is included in the I.T. Division budget to assist in developing websites and communication to the residents and public. The Fire Department budget includes a significant increase for a Communications Dispatch Service agreement as a result of an upgrade to the County Communication Dispatch System. A one -time augmentation to the vehicle replacement fund is requested to upgrade an emergency command vehicle and fund a replacement program for the entire fleet. The Library budget reflects a State increase in FY 99/00 by $40,680. to be used to purchase books to raise the book circulation. Continuation of the Tutor Coordinator for the Kids in Partnership Program is in year one and the School Readiness Outreach Specialist in year two. In Parks and Recreation, two California After School Safe Neighborhood grants and a Federal learning grant have been received in connection with the Redwood City School District. These grants will provide programs for children at 6 sites; Fair Oaks, Hawes, Hoover, Taft, Selby Lane and McKinley Schools. The Childcare Coordinator position is proposed to be increased from 1.75 to a full time position. Public Works changes include the ability to conduct a two year organization devilment initiative addressing increasing retirement and turnover trends in that department. The budget also includes adding one Analyst position and converting one field worker position to an administrative support job to address increased regulatory compliance and reporting requirements. The City, County and Redwood City School District have executed an agreement for the renovation of the existing Taft School field and the creation of two new fields at the Garfield School site. The agreement provides for the City to perform maintenance at both school sites with some revenue provide by the County for the Garfield site which is outside the City limits. The Police Department changes include the commitment to build a permanent facility for the Police Activities STUDY SESSION MINUTES JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 7 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 125