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- One Council Member did not agree with the cut of the newsletter because at this <br /> time this might be even more meaningful to a community that is not computer <br /> literate. There was a suggestion to consolidate resources on this matter with the <br /> Port and Parks and Recreation. <br /> - One Council Member agreed with the tree board recommendation. <br /> - There were suggestions about savings on the CERT program. It was also <br /> mentioned that staff should not have to support all the subcommittees. <br /> - The PAL issue was brought up as something that needs to be looked at. <br /> On the Police Activity League (PAL) issue, the Chief answered specific questions about <br /> this program. Mayor Foust provided some historical information on the fact that PAL <br /> operates under finro masters. She also wanted to make it clear that this solution needs to <br /> be a joint effort. One Council Member stated that there are some "pet projects" that may <br /> need to be reevaluated and looked at such as the Pride and Beautification committee. <br /> Mayor Foust asked that the Council decide whether to look at each department or go in <br /> broad strokes without departmental specificity. One Council Member would like to have <br /> staff come back with a big picture approach and a tiered set of cuts. There seemed to be <br /> general consensus that staff was to come back with a firmer set of numbers with a <br /> floor of$1 million and a ceiling of$2 million in cuts (with the understanding that this <br /> would be applicable to half of the fiscal year, since implementation would possibly <br /> occur Jan. 2010). <br /> One Council Member is uncomfortable with cuts at the City Attorney's Department <br /> because he has no control over what might be in the horizon. Another Council Member is <br /> not excited about cutting employees to save committees. One Council Member would like <br /> to do public outreach to become more creative. Some Council Members want to have <br /> services delivered in more effective ways. One Council Member believes that guidelines <br /> are needed because it is not just about money but the philosophical approach. One <br /> Council Member shared concerns that stopping deliveries of Boards Commissions and <br /> Committees packets might cause commissioners to have to come to city hall. It was <br /> mentioned that the Pride and Beautification Committee my need to be looked at because <br /> of the amount of time staff is spending on this. Deputy City Manager said that 400 hours <br /> was an incorrect figure listed on the staff report. On the Police Department cuts, one <br /> Council Member suggested more streamlining and if it is better to cut one sworn position <br /> versus three Community Services Officers than that should be looked at. On the issue of <br /> community events, one Council Member asked for a more businesslike approach such as <br /> working with a sponsor. <br /> One Council Member asked to have the proposed cuts prioritized and include some data <br /> about the liability that such cuts may imply. There was concern with the City Attorney's <br /> office cuts and risk management issues. There seemed to be Council consensus to <br /> raise the parking citation fee by $5. <br /> One Council Member stated that the charter amendment, if it passes, will make this <br /> organization more efficient. Vice Mayor Howard thanked all the sponsors who support the <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br /> Page No. 474 <br />