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League. Additionally, the continued commitment to youth is shown with the <br />proposal to hire a full time juvenile specialist to assist in juvenile diversion and <br />counseling. A contract employee has filled this position for the last 8 years and the <br />addition is accomplished without a budget increase by decreasing several other <br />funds and reallocating those monies to employee services. In an effort to operate <br />more efficiently, two management positions are being consolidated, a <br />Communications and Records Manager position, into one entitled Administrative <br />Services Manager. This enables a reorganization without an increase to the General <br />Fund. <br />• Council Questions /Council Comments/Public Comment <br />Council Member Hartnett requested an explanation of the increase in the head <br />count of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. A number of <br />grants provide funding for the positions. <br />Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Griffiths stated he has applied <br />for three grants and received two so far for approximately $1.1 million dollars. A <br />number of personnel changes (7.5) are associated with the grants received and other <br />personnel has been added to maintain the fields, the Downtown landscaping, and <br />medians and circles as a part of the beautification effort. Many positions are <br />flexibly staffed. <br />Council Member Jordan stated that in the Council Priority Session more police <br />officers had been discussed but it appears the number is going down. <br />Police Chief /Assistant City Manager Bolanos explained there is no reduction in <br />police officers, but funding is provided through grants. <br />Council Member Jordan asked where the $2.5 million for the Public Financing <br />Authority is coming from in relation to Mr. Hughes previous question. <br />Financial Services Director Ponty, responded that approximately $1.5 million is <br />coming from the Redevelopment Agency and the balance from the General Fund. <br />He further explained in detail the outstanding debt as of June 30, 1999 and City <br />Manager stated a report would be provided shown in categories. <br />Council Member Jordan asked when the Redevelopment Agency budget is being <br />adopted and for an explanation of the half -time Management Analyst position. <br />Council Member Pierce asked about the full time Webmaster position and the <br />expected benefits. <br />STUDY SESSION <br />MINUTES <br />JUNE 5, 2000 <br />PAGE 8 <br />MINUTES Book No.58 <br />Page NO. 126 <br />