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Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Sandoval, to accept and approve staff recommendation. Councilmember Sanders inquired about the number of vacant positions which exist in the general fund and enterprise fund. City Manager Martinez said that the executive secretary position, general fund, in his office is presently vacant. Police Chief Lunsford informed there were two dispatch clerk positions that were vacant. Councilmember Bennett said a management and fiscal study is necessary for a decision based on fact. She urged Council to wait. Councilmember/Director Hutton explained that if the position is not approved, the person currently working in the position would not continue. He reminded that this is a recycling truck and if the position is not filled, the City will not be able to pick up curbside. There is no other truck driver in the recycling division. Director Harmon said there is a vacant truck driver position in the sanitation division. After discussion, the previous motion passed with Councilmember Bennett voting "No." Recreation Leader I Personnel Director Harmon stated there is one vacant part-time hourly position in the Recreation and Human Services Department, Childcare Division. The position became vacant due to the maternity leave of an employee who is expected to return in July 1995. Director of Recreation and Human Services Anstine requested the rehire of an employee recently laid off to temporarily fill the position. The position is subsidized by grant funds which are available for this temporary appointment. Motion by Councilmember Beltran, seconded by Councilmember Hutton to accept and approve staff recommendation. Unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Efficiency Evaluation City Manager Martinez stated there had been an offer from Mr. Richard Gonzalez to perform an Efficiency Evaluation of the Community Development Department. He reported a meeting with Mr. Gonzalez and Community Development Director Zamora. Mr. Gonzalez was asked to submit his ideas in writing. Director Zamora said he forwarded a letter to Mr. Gonzalez to invite him to further dialogue. Mr. Gonzalez has not responded. Motion by Councilmember Beltran, seconded by Councilmember Hutton, to table this matter. Unanimous vote. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Enforcement Responsibility - Smoking. CLC 6404.5 City Attorney Biggs reported that the City received several inquiries about enforcement procedures for 2