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7.1.E. - Page 9 <br /> creating a culture of collaboration. To name a few he highlighted Facebook Rocketfuel, <br /> Fox Theater, Kaiser Permanente, and the San Mateo Credit Union. He highlighted other <br /> partnerships with schools and the County as well as other community organizations. He <br /> announced that the Department now has a Management Analyst and have been granted <br /> the status of playful City USA. <br /> One Council Member noted that she was happy with the addition of the childcare position <br /> since there seems to be a need in the community. <br /> Chief Gamez shared his historical Staffing Analysis and a 10-Year Overview (Prezi <br /> presentation on file). He provided ratio figures on the Safety personnel and City Growth <br /> versus Service Demands. He enumerated a variety of programs the Police Department <br /> has accomplished and initiated in the last two years sharing metrics on calls for service <br /> and impacts. He thanked the City Council for the opportunity to share and serve. <br /> One Council Member inquired if we ever laid off safety personnel and Dr. Bell believes <br /> that it was handled through vacancies, retirements, attrition and the Exit Incentive <br /> Program but not lay-offs. This Council Member focused on the big four: Police, Fire, <br /> Libraries and Parks and Recs. She made comments about their importance and work but <br /> not minimizing the other departments. <br /> Chief Skinner was the next presenter (presentation on file) and he said that the goal is to <br /> reinstate Engine 9. He added that this is one of the busiest Districts in the City. The <br /> Council asked for clarification on what is a "good intent call". Mr. Skinner provided a <br /> 2013 Incident Type breakdown analysis. He said that the goal is to track closely workers <br /> comp, and this will be a one year pilot, this will also include evaluating the reasons of <br /> overtime. He elaborated on the fiscal impact of bringing Engine 9 back. <br /> One Council Member inquired if because of the height of the new buildings downtown the <br /> Fire Department had to adjust. Chief Skinner said that they had been through this when <br /> the Oracle buildings came on board, so this is nothing new. Council had various <br /> comments and questions including that the City of Redwood City has a very innovative <br /> approach and the Council is proud of the leveraging that goes on. One Council Member <br /> said she is excited that Engine 9 will come back and appreciated the analytics. Chief <br /> Skinner said that under the leadership of Dr. Bell we are brave to leverage the partnership <br /> and we are not afraid to move forward with innovation. <br /> Dr. Bell summarized that the goal tonight is to get confirmation from Council that this <br /> looks like a good plan. One Council Member noted that the budget painted was <br /> sustainable and this is the right thing to do. Another Council Member thanked the <br /> Department Heads for their work and process. This Council Member enjoys working with <br /> our City staff and thanked everyone for putting this together. Vice Mayor Foust thanked <br /> the staff including Mr. Ponty and all the staff who work in Redwood City for their work. <br /> She recapped how the Strategic Initiatives that were instituted in 2009 originated and how <br /> these are the fruits of that process. She said that this is a unique situation. This Council <br /> Member concurs with funding the worker's compensation at 85% level. She feels good to <br /> be able to give something to those who serve the community. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD June 9, 2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 <br />