2016/01/23 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

January 23, 2016 Council members discussed the ongoing structural deficit created by the 1% property tax limitation, the need to educate legislators and voters of the impacts to the city, and the importance of looking for additional revenue opportunities. Discussion took place regarding the influx in the volume and complexity of public disclosure requests, as well as the levels of city resources needed to fulfill requests. Council Member Stonecipher requested a public records report or update. Debra Bryant stated Finance would provide this information to Council. Discussion took place regarding the Police Department efficiency study. President Murphy stated the study needed to be completed as recommended by the Structural Deficit Advisory Team (SDAT). He inquired about the timing of study. Debra Bryant stated that she was concerned about moving the study forward prematurely due to changes in the police department as a result of the streets initiative work and vacancies. She stated the issue would be revisited by mid-year. Procedures — Council Procedures / Subcommittees /Administration vs. Legislative / Public Disclosure Council members commented on their observations about the effectiveness of the current Council Procedures and subcommittee structure. They generally agreed that the procedures of regular Council and subcommittees are working well, and council members want to keep refining the process. President Murphy stated it was important for subcommittees to have a clear understanding about the issue of policy versus operational/administrative in order to get more accomplished. Council members also discussed the importance for subcommittees to have a clear understanding about the issue of policy versus operational/administrative, the need for additional discussion time at 24