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18604 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on the Public Works performance measure "percent of departments that qualify as green businesses". The Public Works Administrative Services Manager responded the Alameda County Environmental Services Department evaluates private businesses and government agencies on recycling, composting, water and energy usage; stated the business meeting a higher standard are Green Certified; the measure applies to each City department. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the Recreation and Parks Department does not measure the number of programs offered, number of program participants, and percent of change in participants similar to the Library. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the focus was more on revenue and expenditures; stated the Department considered including number of participants, but participants can vary and is not always the best measurement; that she could add the number of programs and activities offered as a measure. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City Attorney title should include Risk Management, to which the City Attorney responded Risk Management falls under City Attorney. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Police and Fire Departments measure of cost of personnel per capita include salaries and benefits, to which both the Police and Fire Chiefs responded in the affirmative. Discussed the public computers at the library and the website; stated all meetings should be listed on one calendar: Carol Gottstein, Alameda. Councilmember Chen moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Daysog stated he is pleased with the benchmarks and the measures are a great benefit for residents. The Assistant City Manager acknowledged Nancy Hetrick of Management Partners; stated Ms. Hetrick will start the staff training phase after Council approval of the Performance Measures. The City Manager stated the performance measure process will begin Jan 1, 2015 and will not be used as an evaluative tool for three years. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (14-211) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Purchase Agreement with Vigilant Solutions for Four, Vehicle Mounted, 3-Camera Automated Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 20, 2014 |