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January 12, 2019 <br /> Chief of Staff Ryan provided an update on the Voluntary Separation <br /> Incentive Program. He stated the program provides an opportunity to <br /> reduce staffing levels and to look carefully at reorganization. <br /> Mayor Franklin stated that a reduction in staff might affect the level of <br /> sustainable services the City provides. She encouraged council members <br /> to provide guidance about the essential services they want the City to <br /> continue to provide. <br /> Council Member Moore stated it is important for the public to understand <br /> the basis that created the structural deficit, which is the Washington State <br /> one percent limit on increases in property taxes. <br /> FUTURE PLANNING FOR TRANSIT SERVICES <br /> Paul Kaftanski, Administration, provided background information about <br /> recent and frequent discussions concerning Everett Transit financial <br /> sustainability, as well as a review of the Berk Study findings. He also stated <br /> corridor-based service versus service based on social equity is a key <br /> question for Council to consider. <br /> The key policy questions presented for reference were: <br /> 1. How should a "corridor" or "coverage" service model be prioritized? <br /> 2. Is there a desire to explore options to Everett Transit's current <br /> institutional structure? <br /> 3. Should a higher level of local tax support be analyzed? <br /> Discussion took place regarding the following: <br /> • Review of different types of commuter versus non-commuter service <br /> models by corridor and neighborhood coverage <br /> • Better understanding of Paratransit service <br /> • Impacts of Community Transit contract expiring in 2022 <br /> • Corridors being covered by the City, corridors being eliminated, and <br /> household coverage ratio <br /> 20 <br />