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CityCouncil | 2015-06-02 | 5 | The Finance Director concurred with the Interim City Manager; stated Fire Department vacancies are reviewed to determine realistic timeframes to fill the positions; estimated vacancy savings would be based on hire dates; estimates are based on known vacancies. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the budget addresses overtime of public safety. The Interim City Manager responded the Fire Department's SAFER Grant expired; positions were no longer funded and were filled with overtime; the Fire Department submitted a grant application for a $500,000 SAFER Grant which will reduce overtime. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staffing levels will be reviewed as part of the budget, to which the Interim City Manager responded it would be the Council's decision to review staffing levels. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the staffing level issue is in the parking lot of items, to which the Interim City Manager responded in the negative; stated the issue could be added to the parking lot. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the problem for the budget and for personnel is that overtime increased; there needs to be a balance so personnel is not stretched; new members could be added, but there is a lot to be considered in addition to salary and new employment benefits. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Interim City Manager stated the SAFER Grant funds two years. The Interim City Manager noted overtime will never be eliminated 100%. Mayor Spencer stated Council and staff should be looking at everything. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired what would happen if the City does not get the SAFER Grant; stated a plan is needed for when the grant expires; suggested reviewing other cities' models like Sunnyvale and Rohnert Park. The Finance Director responded the current budget does not assume the City will get the SAFER Grant which is $2.2 million over two years. The Finance Director continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the Emergency Water Supply (EWS) could fall under Community Improvement Projects (CIP), to which the Public Works Director responded in the negative; stated EWS falls under the Fire Department budget and is a parking lot issue. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and the Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission June 2, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-06-02.pdf |