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� 5 �- Discussion continued concerning the prospective loss of needed programs, the fact that much of what the City does depends upon other agencies such as the County, State and federal governments, and the possibility of interesting the 49ers or other sports organizations in support of youth sport programs. ' The motion as amended carried unanimously by voice vote. Personnel Director Brock distributed a list of present vacant positions, noting that some of them are among those proposed to be eliminated. Mr. Fales advised that there �s no intention of attempting to fill the vacancies until consideration of the budget is complete, and in response to question, agreed that it is preferable to reduce staff through attr�tion rather than layoffs. Tn response to questions regarding the duties of Park Leader, Mr Fales and Mr Weeks advised that the person does the same work as the gard- ner/caretaker but leads the crew in having responsibility for the assignment, following schedules, etc. and is represented by the union In further response to question, h1r. Weeks advised that members of Civic Cultural Cormnission personally do a great deal in connection with the�r programs, but that some organization must be done through the Recreation Supervisor to assist them. He advised that they have become active in the new Multiethnic Arts group and that the Downtown Association may take over the Brown Bag Opera Program In response to question regarding the proposed discontinuance of the lease of Le Blanc and Brizee Parks, Mr Weeks advised that the City was previously advised the cost of the properties would be in excess , of $90,000 which the City could not afford It was pointed out that the City has acquired 22 acres of new parks which must be maintained with no employees added to do so and productivity reports indicate they are work�ng at 98% of capacity now. Discussion followed concerning the level at which it will be possible to maintain C�ty landscaping and parks, the possibility of charging for the use of recreation facilities at hours when they are not open to the public, and the intention of eltminating the contract cus- todial serv�ces so that City custodial employees could be in the buildings if they are used. Jeff Dinkin, Field Representative, Service Employees Union International, Local 715, commented concerning the Build�ng Ma�ntenance worker positions which are being deleted and the duties of the Senior Park Craftsman. Mr. Weeks described how duties will be handled in those posit�ons. Mr. Dinkin urged consideration of user fees for tree trirtem ng service. In response to comnent that the Peninsula Celebration Assoc�at�on w�ll fund the entire Fourth of July Parade and fireworks, gratitude was expressed to the PCA, and it was noted that their letter permit will be worded to reflect that they will pick up the entire cost and the City will bill them following the event. i -3- I Budaet Budget Study Study 6/10/78 , 6/10/78