Table 1
Potential Service Reductions Funded Through Measures
HH and OO, PP, and NN
Considered Service Reductions Pre-Measure Z
Service Level Outcomes with Measures HH, OO, PP, and NN Revenues
1. Eliminate 7 policer officer positions
Police personnel increased 9% since 2010, including new school resource officers
2. Eliminate animal control officer position
Maintained animal control officer position
3. Remove one ladder truck and 9-fire fighter positions All fire fighter positions were sustained, also the City acquired two replacement fire trucks
4. Eliminate code enforcement officer position
Maintain code enforcement position and added two enforcement officer positions
5. Reduce street repair and maintenance
Street and roadway repair funding increased
6. Reduce library sites and hours
All library branches remain in operation
7. Reduce senior programs
No personnel reductions and opened Senior Community Center with expanded senior programs
8. Reduce recreation programs for youth
Youth recreation services and programs maintained and enhanced The City Council identified potential City service reductions prior to the passage of Measure Z. This superseded sales tax measure was approved in 2010.