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CityCouncil | 2014-11-18 | 7 | Classifications of Public Works Project Manager I, Public Works Project Manager II, Public Works Project Manager III, and Public Information Officer.' Adopted; and (14-473) A) Resolution No. 14980, "Approving Workforce Changes in the Public Works Department, the Community Development Department, and the City Manager's Office." Adopted. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are lots of positions and changes packed into one item; that she would like more time to discuss the Resiliency Coordinator position. The Human Resources Manager stated the purpose of the position is not technical, the intention is for the person to develop community engagement and outreach, facilitate dialogue and conduct a needs assessment for residents. The Assistant City Manager noted the Resiliency Coordinator is one-half of the position, the other half are duties currently performed by a part-time person. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how will the half-time position be coordinated with public safety aspect in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The Assistant City Manager responded the employee would be expected to have safety skills and would work closely with the Police and Fire Departments. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Assistant City Manager stated staff plans to bring the Resiliency Plan to Council in the Spring. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the Resiliency Plan was not brought to the Council tonight, to which the Assistant City Manager responded the Resiliency Coordinator position is needed to help develop the plan. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated she would like the Public Information Officer position fleshed out and brought back to the Council for more discussion. Councilmember Tam inquired whether pushing back the two positions would delay presenting the plan, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated more notice is better than less; that she would like to get community input on Public Information Officer position. Councilmember Tam stated that she was involved in a civic engagement process last year with the Assistant City Manager; the Public Information Position was created to address the lack of public involvement in discussions. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolutions. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 November 18, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-11-18.pdf |