pages: CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf, 22
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CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 22 | The Acting City Manager stated an across the board cut was not implemented; some departments have been hit more heavily than others ; the cuts were based upon a judgment he conveyed to departments based on his understanding of the Council's service delivery priorities; cuts were made in departments with the ability to provide the level of service that the Council has indicated should continue. Mayor Johnson stated the Council has expressed that across the board cuts are not the correct approach; the proposed budget is a good attempt to reflect the Council's priorities. Councilmember Daysog stated that he was not opposed to implementing a one-day furlough instead of eliminating actual positions; the proposed budget does not trigger the need for one-day furloughs ; the trigger would have been met if more positions were being cut. The Acting City Manager noted four positions are being eliminated. Councilmember Daysog stated if a number of police officers and fire fighters were being eliminated, considering options would have been necessary. Mayor Johnson stated the proposed budget is a solution for next year, not a long-term solution; the Council will have to decide whether positions remaining vacant should be eliminated or funded at some point. Councilmember deHaan stated staff and service levels for the last five or ten years should be reviewed to determine where the belt needs to be tightened or where positions should be added. Mayor Johnson suggested staffing levels for the last seven years be reviewed. The Acting City Manager responded said information would be provided. Councilmember Matarrese stated the public should know the impact of eliminating four positions; Council needs to understand impacts to evaluate whether the Council's priorities are being met prior to voting. The Acting City Manager inquired whether Council would like a short impact statement from each department head. Councilmember Matarrese responded only for the four departments Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |