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<br />VI) <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Council Questions/Council Comments/Public Comment <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Police Chief/Assistant City Manager Bolanos explained there is no reduction in <br />police officers, but funding is provided through grants. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Council Member Pierce asked about the full time Webmaster position and the <br />expected benefits. <br /> <br />Financial Services Department Director Ponty responded that the position would <br />assist departments with ideas and needs on the web site and be proactive in <br />exploring private and public websites and internet applications for possible City <br />usage. <br /> <br />Council Member Ira requested clarification that the only debt the General Fund is <br />paying for is the $21 million to fund the Police Station, Fire Station, etc. He also <br />stated that the utility bills should be used as a secondary notification process. <br /> <br />Capital Improvement Program (by Deborah Nelson, Community Development <br />Services Director); <br /> <br />STUDY SESSION <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />JUNE 5, 2000 <br />PAGE 8 <br /> <br />-1Ir <br />