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CityCouncil | 2019-03-19 | 26 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the reasoning for a two-year term for the Permit Tech III position. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded permits are up and the permit counter is busy; stated since the Planning department is fee-based, the position is limited to a two-year term; an assessment will be made to determine if more time is needed. Councilmember Vella inquired whether an accounting of time is being conducted on plan check and review. The Planning, Building and Transportation director responded even though permits are up, the overall number is down; stated streamline procedures are being implemented; design review exemptions to cut down steps and time, which has increased work at the counter, resulting in the new needed position. The Human Resources Director continued the presentation. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the focus of the new Transportation position will change. The Public Works Director responded the Supervising Civil Engineer will be a licensed transportation engineer and will improve the ability of the Transportation department as a whole. The Finance Director completed the presentation. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern over the previous five years of revenues being significantly higher than estimated, and expenses coming in lower than estimated; stated some of the increased assessed value is due to increased market value, but some can be attributed to City departments providing services; it is critical to keep services running in order to maintain high standards of living; stated that he will support the resolutions; he would like to see line items for festival and parade events sooner than later. The Recreation and Parks Director stated funding has been identified in the non- departmental contingency fund for the upcoming July 4th parade and has been provided for the next budget cycle. Councilmember Vella stated the mid-year budget comes several months into the year; that she would prefer the report be provided earlier in the year if possible; expressed support for the budget requests; stated the pool repair costs need to be realized in order to keep Emma Hood Swim Center open and functioning; the City should continue to pay down the CalPERS liability; she would like to know where revenues are under estimated and expenses are overestimated and would like to know where the mark is being Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 22 March 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-03-19.pdf |