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<br />posed questions on system process The final step would be going to Objectives under <br />Code Enforcement where three specific objectives have been set for staff. <br /> <br />Public Works Services Director further gave an example of budget objectives driven <br />by Council priorities in Youth and Education and highlighted some Performance <br />Measures that demonstrate, efficiency, customer satisfaction, effectiveness or cost <br />effectiveness. <br /> <br />Council Member Pierce, stated she was impressed in the layout of the budget and <br />pointed out one area of comparison in what is asked of staff as a community and the <br />cost and impact on the budget. She stated the expertise in shifting resources was <br />interesting in targeting areas of necessity. <br /> <br />Council Member Hartnett reiterated the compliments on the presentation and the <br />addition of performance standards. He reminded staff and Council that the payoff <br />comes a couple of years from now and that all should be accountable. <br /> <br />Council Member Ira stated what we would find is immediate improvements by staff in <br />the approach to problems and through efficiency. <br /> <br />Council Member Howard concurred regarding the budget and Performance Measures <br />in each department with analysis and next steps. She encouraged evaluating why <br />accomplishments did not occur and assuring that the information gathered applies <br />from year to year. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Claire expressed caution to be tolerant and realistic in evaluating the <br />Performance Measures in two years. He stated the City is treading on new territory and <br />on the cutting edge in this area. <br /> <br />V) <br /> <br />Significant Budget/Operational Changes (by Carlos Bolanos, <br />Police/Assistant City Manager); <br /> <br />Chief of <br /> <br />Police Chief/Assistant City Manager Bolanos explained the significant budget and <br />operational changes in the various departments. He stated Shelter Network funding <br />has been moved to the City Council budget and ultimately would go to the HSF A <br />Program budget. The City Manager Budget per Council priority, contains a <br />Community Information Manager position to significantly improve communication <br />to our residents. A half time Management Analyst position to serve as a citywide <br />lead and support for performance measures, neighborhood services survey, <br />volunteer program and to provide support on programs requested by Council and <br />the community is included. Community Development Services contains a full time <br />employee to respond to provide timely response to neighborhood traffic requests <br />and regional traffic and transportation needs. Funding is also proposed for a First <br />Time Homebuyers Program and consulting services to carry out the Downtown <br />Specific Plan and the General Plan effort. The Code Enforcement Division changes <br /> <br />JUNE 5, 2000 <br />PAGE 6 <br /> <br />STUDY SESSION <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />-- 1r <br />