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is his opinion that all members must be present to act and accept the responsibility of the budget. Public Works Public Works Director John Hutton gage a brief history on the creation of the public works department 80 years ago. He touched, upon the operations of the Engineering, Water, Sewer Plant and the Parks Maintenance. Councilmember Rios, stated that when the matter of reorganization was submitted on a Council Agenda earlier this year, the City Manager had been instructed not to proceed with any reorganization and he had specifically requested a study session. Councilmember Rios said this is now the budget session, and now is not the time to have a study session. City Manager 'young stated the reorganization is his recommendation that is reflected in this budget. The recommendation is based on a central location for water and engineering since these two work hand in hand and to enhance the one stop customer service. Mayor Gonzales said the Council needs to keep in mind that we are dealing with. the City Manager's budget. Mayor Gonzales supported the reorganization; the combining of the departments under one umbrella. This will eliminate one director position for a salary savings. Councilmember Rios said the point he is trying to make is that he had requested a study session, the Council agreed., it is a matter of record and tonight we are preceeding without a study session. Discussion followed on the requirement for the Public Works Director to have an Engineer License, whether Mr. Hutton possessed such a license whether it was an absolute necessity; and the practice of surrounding cities and past practice in the City of Colton with regard to requiring the Public Works Director to possess an Engineer License. Motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Bennett, to instruct Personnel Director Johnson to prepare a text amendment to the Public Works Director position to delete the requirement for an Engineer License. Motion carried. Councilmembers Rios and Beltran voting NO. Further discussion followed with regard to monies available to repave/repair city streets. Director Hutton stated that there are thirteen capital improvement projects scheduled totaling $15 million dollars. Councilmember Bennett stated repaving streets should be made a priority. Director Hutton said the capital improvements include some street paging; however, there are limited funds for this under Gas Tax and Measure I montes. It is his understanding that SANBAG is going to bank at issuing a second series of bonds. The City is looking at borrowing some of that money and paying it back with Measure I funds. Councilmember Beltran inquired as to the status of the gleed Abatement Program. He understood it is now being contracted by the County and. the Fire Chief is not entirely happy with this process. City Manager Young N