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CityCouncil | 2018-06-05 | 7 | stated the recruitment will be open; the position is very technical, information technology focused and requires a unique skill set. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer inquired what happens if the Council does not approve the recommendation. The AMP General Manager responded a consultant is currently performing the function along with other parts of the workforce; stated using a third party has worked as AMP has ramped up deployment of the meters; somebody in house day-to-day is needed; the position will interface with staff working on the meters; having the position in house makes more sense. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the overall net savings, the AMP General Manager stated that he does not have the number; AMP had three meter readers and is now down to one. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the pay, the Human Resources Director stated there is a savings because the cost of two meter readers is closer to $150,000. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether AMP's rates recently increased, to which the AMP General Manager responded the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recently approved a 1% average rate increase, which will start in July; stated a 5% rate increase was projected last year; the numbers were refined and the strong financial performance over the past year allowed value to be returned to the rate payers in the form a lower than expected rate increase. Councilmember Oddie noted the majority of the Council previously voted against a position in another department, which would have been covered from cost recovery, because it was under PERS; compared the staffing requests; noted there seems to be different standards for different departments. Mayor Spencer stated the position is different because other positions are being cut due to smart meters being installed. The AMP General Manager noted AMP's staffing level has been reduced in the last four years. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft noted the Fire Chief was instructed to bring the matter back to Council when the costs savings is known. The Acting City Manager noted the position being approved does not come from the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 June 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf |