pages: CityCouncil/2012-04-03.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2012-04-03 | 5 | Councilmember deHaan inquired what percentage is cost recovery, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded approximately 50%. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the percentage of cost recovery for other cities, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded the goal is 60%. Councilmember deHaan inquired what programs, if any, would be lost. The Recreation and Park Director responded programs would remain in tack because most services are provided by part time staff; stated park maintenance and field scheduling would not be affected; the change would be at the full time supervisory level. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the Recreation and Park Department's General Fund budget, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded $2 million, including parks. Councilmember deHaan inquired what was the Recreation and Park Department's cut last year, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded 7 1/2 percent. The Assistant City Manager stated five of the ten playground sites were closed and a position was cut. Councilmember deHaan stated things need to be looked at as a whole; not all departments can be cut at the same level. The City Manager stated not all departments would be cut at the same percentage; Executive Management's theory is that cuts should be focused away from programs; management operations would need to be streamlined for each department; management would be cut instead of playground staff whenever possible; no additional cuts would be made to the Recreation and Park Department unless staff comes back with a figure much higher than $4.4 million [budget deficit]; the goal is to rebuild the Recreation and Park Department through a more entrepreneurial, fee-based approach. Mayor Gilmore requested clarification for the timing of the proposed reorganization and possible impacts to the public. The Recreation and Park Director stated staff would like to have the reorganization completed by May 1st, which would allow six weeks before summer programs begin; the public should not be impacted. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether field scheduling would be in place, particularly for fall sports, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded the transition should be seamless. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that staff does not think the matter needs to go to the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 April 3, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-04-03.pdf |