pages: CityCouncil/2005-06-07.pdf, 21
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CityCouncil | 2005-06-07 | 21 | Mayor Johnson inquired whether a grant writing position could be utilized by all departments. The Acting City Manager responded there has been consideration to have an experienced grant writing volunteer; stated grant application opportunities will not be missed. Councilmember Daysog stated there are consulting companies that provide grant search and administration services and only charge a portion of the grant amount. Mayor Johnson stated that a professional grant writer might be more aware of grant opportunities the possibility of contracting out Citywide grant writing services should be reviewed. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether $75,000 to $125,000 for the Park Master Plan consulting services is included in the budget, to which the Acting Recreation and Park Director responded in the negative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether anything has been done on the Park Master Plan, to which the Acting Recreation and Park Director responded the initial research has been performed; a Citywide needs assessment was performed a few summers ago. The Human Resources Director gave a brief presentation on the Human Resources Department's budget reduction impacts. The Building Official gave a brief presentation on the Planning and Building Department's budget reduction impacts. Mayor Johnson stated that there are part-time planners at Alameda Point and City Hall: inquired whether having all planners at one location would be more efficient. The Building Official responded there is one Planner working two days a week at Alameda Point and the rest of the week at City Hall; the schedule has worked out well; the Planner will need to spend more time at City Hall because of the Planning Services Manager cut. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the Planning Department's cost recovery is still at 90%, to which the Building Official responded cost recovery is at 100%. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Community 6 Improvement Commission, and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority June 7, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-06-07.pdf |