pages: CityCouncil/2008-12-16.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2008-12-16 | 9 | Alameda Hospital i Alameda is a lot better off than other cities triage levels need to be identified before dipping into the fund balance. Mayor Johnson stated the current economic situation is long term; Council needs to discuss long-term changes now; that she does not think a hiring freeze is the best way to deal with a budget shortfall Council does not want to leave Police Officers off the streets; all supervisory positions are filled. The Interim Finance Director stated policies would be discussed in January service and programming decisions cannot be made until costs are known; the goal is to have everything done by June 30, 2009 so that the City has a strategic, sustainable Citywide plan. Councilmember Matarrese requested that Council consider directing staff to analyze flattening the organization; stated analysis should include eliminating top positions where consolidation and efficiencies could be made at management levels versus individuals delivering services. The Interim Finance Director stated analysis would include flattening the organization and span of control in relationship to service levels versus line services. Mayor Johnson stated supervisory and management positions need to be reviewed to ensure that employees in said positions supervise. Councilmember Tam stated the organization seems very lean in terms of top management; the proposed cost center budget would help in understanding how management positions impact the General Fund; a number of management positions have not been filled. The City Manager stated structural changes have been made since February because of economic changes; the hiring freeze is not a long-term solution; State and federal funding issues need to be reviewed. Mayor Johnson requested a more detailed report on how the budget would be balanced through the end of the current fiscal year. The City Manager stated that a report would be provided outlining mechanisms and generated savings. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a briefing has been scheduled for PERS issues. The Interim Finance Director responded that a conference call is Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 December 16, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-12-16.pdf |