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CityCouncil | 2016-04-19 | 10 | additional funding to cover the increase have sufficient finding in other areas and are not requesting additional funding. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the budget discussion "parking lot" items will return to Council. The City Manager responded tentatively, the issue will return in September. Mayor Spencer inquired why other requests are being given priority over past Council requests. Councilmember Daysog responded there was a necessity to fund the rent stabilization program. The Assistant City Manager responded staff thought the parking lot issues were concluded; she is not aware of other parking lot issues; inquired what parking lot issues the Mayor is referring to. Mayor Spencer responded there are other items on the parking lot issues, such as the Alameda Museum request. The Assistant City Manager stated decisions were made about where the money would go and some requests were denied. Mayor Spencer stated some money was spent at that time; other items were not funded because the City was waiting to see if there would be money remaining to fund the requests; now, the Council is being asked to make other expenditures; she would like to review the parking lot issues to see what items were not funded; new items are being raised; all items should be considered together because some parking lot items were not funded; she received emails regarding the Police Department reduction, which expressed concern regarding the need for increased Police on the streets, patrolling and more visibility; inquired what the response is in regards to more Police being needed. The Finance Director responded that she worked with the Police Chief and Captains to figure out the budget; stated the recruitment process for hiring Police Officers is challenging; Police have different standards and greater detail; the success rate for hiring has not been as good as hoped; the Department wants to fill all positions. Mayor Spencer stated the City needs people to apply to be Police Officers and is currently accepting applications. The Assistant City Manager agreed with Mayor Spencer. Mayor Spencer inquired if there will be less Police Officers on the street because of the retirements and not being able to fill the positions and what would be the impact on the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-19.pdf |