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CityCouncil | 2011-05-31 | 3 | discussion, but no opposition on the Fire Department recommended option [$800,000 reduction]; that her recommendation would be to implement outsourcing the Animal Shelter for one year and engage the community about the City/non-profit [operation of the shelter] because additional time is needed; that she is reluctant to take more Police Officers off the street; she wants to work with the community to find another solution, which cannot be done before budget adoption; that would be her recommendation for the Police Department [recommended option: $1.3 million reduction]; for Parks, although difficult, reducing the playground staffing from 10 to 5 keeps 5 free sites; for the Library, she would like to look at different options discussed or use fund balance. The Acting City Manager requested prioritization of adding back Library funding. Mayor Gilmore stated that her preference would be to add everything back, but at least stay open Sundays; saving $163,000 is not worth the huge benefit of remaining open. Councilmember deHaan inquired how much would be saved by closing Sundays, to which the Library Director responded $10,000. Councilmember Johnson stated that she is okay with reducing to 8 hour days; the critical thing is having the Library open on Sunday. The Acting City Manager stated Sundays would be added back; the Main Library would be open 8 hours; and branches would be closed one additional day per week. Mayor Gilmore inquired how many days the branches would be open, to which the Acting City Manager responded 4 days. Mayor Gilmore stated that she could live with that. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he agrees Sunday hours should be brought back; the reduction to 8 hour days during the week has to be done; if justified by use patterns, the hours should vary so the Library closes some days at 6 p.m. and others at 8:00 p.m. The Acting City Manager stated the varied scheduled was the intention; Library staff would look at getting the most bang for the buck. Vice Mayor Bonta stated remaining open on Sundays costs $10,000; soliciting a $5,000 contribution from the Friends of the Library would share the costs. The Acting City Manager stated the $10,000 amount is not large and could be added back. Following brief discussion, Mayor Gilmore requested the Councilmembers to confirm whether the one time use of funds outlined on slide 20 is acceptable; there was no Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and 3 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission May 31, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-05-31.pdf |