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Director Centeno of Parks, Recreation and Community Services answered questions regarding pulling staff from supporting Capital Improvement Projects. One Council Member wanted Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director to track the changes and the consequences of such reductions. City Manager Ingram explained that as certain cuts get implemented new systems will need to come into play to track and explain performance relating to certain projects and funds. Ms. Centeno explained that they are reorganizing and staff will be thoughtful and mindful of these items. She also mentioned that they are restructuring in a way to possibly create a single Customer Service Center. Council asked about youth leagues and if they might be available to do field preparation. It was suggested that staff sit down with the leaders of such groups and ask for assistance. Ms. Centeno said that all the youth leagues currently already do field preparation. The Park Development Impact fee was discussed and Ms. Centeno recalled this became effective December 2007. One Council Member volunteered that she can only go to "Package 1" and nothing else because of the community impacts. Mr. Chang answered questions about volunteers and how much value they have added to the department. Council asked specific questions regarding the use of volunteers and the tasks they perform. Vice Mayor Howard commented that she had access to a group of people who would like to adopt certain city areas and feel like they are contributing. She has heard time and again that people in the community want to be part of the solution. Mayor Foust said that there are community members who have also met with her and want to get involved and participate. Mayor Foust mentioned the Shinnyo-en Foundation as a group that wants to get involved and is already doing clean up around Red Morton Park. She is seeking ideas from staff about basic items that can be handled by volunteers. She opined that this is something the Department Heads could discuss. Mr. Ingram concurred that volunteers can be utilized and the City is exploring how to develop such a program. He added that the labor groups also need to be included in this conversation. One Council Member explained that there might be a need to increase the budget to implement such a volunteer program. One Council Member asked that staff share some of the benefits that volunteers bring and the value of having a ready to go cadre of people. The Police Department's proposed cuts were discussed and in particular the Police Resource Officer position shared by the Sequoia High School. Mayor Foust said that she would be willing to switch the newsletter (Package 2) for the Police Resource Officer (which is on Package 1). She also said the librarian for the archives is another one that is important to her. It was also suggested that the juvenile detective be considered and Captain Matuszak said both are really hard and it is a judgment call. There was an acknowledgement that this is an extraordinary time. One Council Member asked for a future report back on the cuts what could alter the projections such as union concessions and employee costs. It was mentioned that the revenue side could help improve the structural imbalance and decrease the amount that needs to be cut, but it is not an easy area to fix. One Council Member suggested that the juvenile detective be at the school and asked if this would be beneficial. Captain Matuszak explained that there are benefits to placing staff at a central location like the Police Department. It was suggested that this be looked at more carefully. Captain Matuszak added that the Juvenile Officer has a different skill set JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 2009 PAGE 5