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Insurance Broker of Record, is present to inform the Council on the work they do for the City. 211 Mr. Schlotter gave the Council Members a resume of three of the main types of in- surance that they handle for the City. Mr. Schlotter reported they see themselves as an extension of staff because they work with Staff to get the best insurance deal for the City's money. Mr. Schlotter said they don't exclude other brokers, especially if the brokers have a different market than Calvert -Belden. Mr. Schlotter said they have been respon- sible for making some sound decisions that have saved the City a considerable sum of money. Mr. Schlotter reported they solicit for and listen to various proposals for our umbrella insurance policies for Workers Compensation, General Liability, fire for large pieces of rolling stock, etc. Assistant Finance Director Young explained that a certain amount is set aside for insurance premiums and any money left over after paying the premiums is deposited in the reserve account for self-insurance coverage. Community Promotion Mr. Elliott reported the Chamber of Commerce will be presenting a program outline at the Budget Meeting scheduled for June 14, 1982. BUILDING AND SAFETY Acting City Manager Elliott reported that as earlier proposed in hearing the Planning Budget, the deletion of the Building & Safety Director would save this budget $36,500. Discussion was held on the current composition of the Building & Safety Department. The position of Building Inspector Trainee was discussed, Mr. Elliott stated the position is being used as a maintenance person for the civic center and community centers, etc. The possibility of transferring this position to another department with greater need was discussed. Acting City Manager Elliott asked if the City Attorney could render an opinion as to whether the consolidation of the Planning and Building & Safety Departments had to wait until July 1, 1982, or could it be approved by the Council prior to that date. City Attorney Edwards responded the consolidation could take place upon Council ap- proval. Acting City Manager asked the Council to consider immediate approval, as the Building and Safety Department is currently operating without an immediate supervisor and are technically under the City Manager's Office and this type of supervision is impracti- cal. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to approve the consolida- tion of the Planning and Building & Safety Departments, with the Planning Director as the Department Head. Unanimous vote. COMMUNITY SERVICES City Engineer Joe McGee, stated he has reviewed the Engineering Budget and agrees with the recommendation of the Acting City Manager. Councilman Rios asked for the difference between a Principal Engineering Aide and a Senior Engineering Aide. Mr. McGee responded the difference is in the responsibility area. The Principal acts as the general supervisor with a greater area of responsibility than the Senior. A question was raised on the duties of the Public Works Inspector. Mr. McGee responded this person is responsibile for inspecting all sidewalk, curb and gutter projects in the City and the person also works on various citizen com- plaints. Discussion was held on the Street sweeping program, the street overlay, and com- plaints on the condition of Rancho Avenue in front of the High School Gym. Discussion was held on Traffic Signals and the possibility of having the Electric Department do some of the routine work. It was concurred, that City Engineer McGee and Electric Utility Superintendent Drews, would review this matter to determine if maintenance of the Traffic Signals could be done at a lesser cost by the City. Mr. McGee brought up a request for a new roof for the City Yards. Mr. McGee and Mr.