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324 Street Sweeping City Manager Huffaker asked for the Council's direction in regard to previous discussions on the possibility of going to once every other week street sweeping operation, with the abolishment of once street sweeper operator position. Mr. Huffaker said this would be a savings of approximately $15,000 to $20,000 and next year the sav- ings would increase because the planned purchase of a new sweeper would not need to be carried out. Mr. Huffaker said over a two-year period a cost savings of up to $60,000 could be foreseen. Mr. Huffaker recommended that once every other week street sweeping be tried for a while, in order to allow Staff to look at the feasibility. If the program works out satisfactorily, then one of the positions can be abolished. Mr. Huffaker stated that once the Cooley Ranch Development takes hold and the City expands, the City would then need two street sweepers and at that time then, contracting this service out would be recommended. Mr. Huffaker continued that by that time, the senior street sweeper operator will probably be retiring as indication has al- ready been given to us by him. Discussion followed. Mr. Young stated that one of the present street sweeper operators can very easily be transferred into an existing vacancy of Equipment Operator which has the same salary range, and a phase-out program could be commenced. On Council consensus the matter of the street sweeping operation was continued. Cemetery City Manager Huffaker reported that at the last Council Meeting, the Council took action to abolish the Cemetery Assistant position; as a result of that action Staff is suggesting that under Account 35, Professional Services that $8,500 be deleted. Mr. Huffaker said this amount had been intended for promotional activity, however, if there is no one at the Cemetery this will not be needed. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve Resolution No. 3613, Intention to Make Employee Benefits effective July 1. Unanimous vote. Resolution No. 3614 Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve Resolution No. 3614, Establishing Salaries for Certain Part-time Employees. Unanimous vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Gonzales requested an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:45 p. m. Council reconvened at 8:25 p. m. All members present. Mayor Beltran reported the Council had met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Mayor Beltran stated the Council has before them a memorandum from Councilman Gonzales and asked what the Council's wishes were on this matter. Moved by Councilman Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to approve his memorandum dated June 29, 1976, subject: Council Action on June 22, 1976, Memorandum, Cost Estimates of Proposed Additional 1976-77 Budget Items. Motion carried. Mayor Beltran voting NO. Reference memorandum follows as submitted for the record. r n P Y TO: Mayor and Council Members June 29, 1976 FROM: Councilman Gonzales RE: Council Action on June 22, 1976 Memorandum, Cost Estimates of Proposed Additional 1976-77 Budget Items. After taking a very serious, close, hard look at the expenditures to be incurred through adoption of my motion of the June 22, 1976 memorandum from the Acting Finance Director to the City Manager on the above reference subject and after listening to the tape of the June 22 Budget Meeting, I find that there was much confusion during the discussion of these items and misconception concluding with my motion. Therefore, Council consideration is requested on my follow- ing recommendations: City Council 1. That Salary & Fringe Benefits for a Secretary I rather than a Secretary II be allocated beginning January 1, 1977. 2. That the CETA Intermediate Typist Clerk in Personnel be transferred to the City Council effective July 1, 1976. 3. That $1,690 be allocated for office furnishings, e. e., Desk & Chair $300; Typewriter $880; Telephone, In- stallation & Monthly Charge $360; and Miscellaneous Desk Equipment $150. 4. That the 25% Administrative Secretary - Salary & Fringe Benefits remain allocated to the City Council. City Manager 1. That the addition of 25% Administrative Secretary Salary & Fringe Benefits be deleted and that allocation remain at 75%. FinanrP 1. That the Reclassification to Administrative Secretary be deleted and that the position remain at Secretary II. Frank A. Gonzales /s/ FRANK A. GONZALES Councilman -0 EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council adjourned to executive session at 8:27 p. m., to discuss Meet and Confer matters. Council reconvened at 9:45 p. m., all members present. jUN 3 01976