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CityCouncil | 2007-04-17 | 5 | businesses; inquired what is the goal beyond zero inter-fund advances. The AP&T General Manager responded staff is reviewing ways to make AP&T a viable business; voice is a major piece in making AP&T viable; operational efficiencies are reviewed continually; there may be some additional revenue increasing strategies for the internet service. Mayor Johnson inquired how many telecom and power staff reductions have been made. The AP&T General Manager responded eleven to thirteen staff reductions occurred from the previous fiscal year to this fiscal year; ten reductions are estimated for the proposed Fiscal Year 2008 budget budgeted positions peaked at 142 several years ago; the budget is projecting 118 positions for next year. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the 118 positions would be for power and telecom, to which the AP&T General Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired when the postproduction commitment would end, to which the AP&T General Manager responded May for the existing programs. Mayor Johnson inquired whether people would be able to run the community access programs but no editing would be done. The AP&T General Manager responded in the affirmative; stated there may be some opportunities for interns to prepare specific programs and projects and provide some very focused, specialized training to people in the community. Mayor Johnson stated editing is a luxury for the community but is not affordable at this point editing may be affordable in the future; inquired whether the power and telecom sides are being reviewed for operational efficiencies, to which the AP&T General Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan stated electric staffing levels are being brought down to pre-1998 levels; requested more information on the matter. The AP&T General Manager stated he would discuss the matter with Councilmember deHaan at a later time. CONSENT CALENDAR Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 April 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf |