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ATTACHMENT B 8.A. - Page 18 Both the North Fair Oaks and Redwood Shores communities have expressed questions or concerns about the particular hours slated for reduction, and the Library Director is working with the North Fair Oaks Community Council and the Redwood Shores Community Association to schedule public meetings for discussion of the hours, the rationale for their selection, and identify any potential alternative scenarios. Alternatives would maintain the same number of hours cut from each facility, but staff will consider whether differing approaches would suit each community sector better while addressing operational needs. The new library hours would be effective in January 2019. After staff presented the initial plan in February 2018, an additional half-time Library Assistant vacancy developed as the result of a staff member securing a job with another jurisdiction. In the interest of reducing potential layoffs, simplifying logistical challenges from the elimination of 0.53 FTE Senior Library Assistant that would affect a full time position due to seniority within the affected classification, and realizing the immediate savings from the new vacancy, staff modified the proposed reductions in filled positions and casual staffing. The updated reduction proposal for FY 2018-19 is $428,000 and includes the following: Effective July 1, 2018 • Eliminate a vacant 0.53 FTE Teen Librarian position, reducing $80,000 • Eliminate a vacant 0.63 FTE Senior Library Page, reducing $44,000 • Reduce materials budget, including Link Plus, for a savings of $96,000 • Reduce supplies and professional services budget for a savings of $25,000 • Eliminate Familias Unidas funding for a savings of $17,000 • Eliminate a vacant 0.53 FTE Library Assistant position for a savings of $63,000 • Reduce casual staffing by 2,272 hours for a savings of $39,000 Effective January 1, 2019 • Eliminate 1.0 FTE Senior Library Assistant position for a savings of $64,000 PARK, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES The proposed Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) budget reductions for FY 2018-19: • Take advantage of vacant positions • Restructure divisions and Department administration to align with work areas • Utilize strong partnerships to provide services to reduce impact to community • Reduce use of General Fund dollars through revenue/sponsorship increases • Utilize Department efficiencies to reduce General Fund support • Prioritize services for children and youth over service for adults. The Recommended Budget total reduction is $487,000. PRCS has been working with King's Swim Academy on providing recreational and instructional swimming programs at Herkner Pool. Staff has experimented with contracting out summer swim instruction, and will be contracting for lifeguarding services this summer. PRCS will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for full