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286 City Manager City Manager Calabrese explained his budget reflects the addition of one new position. Councilman Rehrer asked what the justification was behind the addition of -the Assistant to the City Manager. City Manager Calabrese said that would be difficult as he had been carrying out the duties of the Assistant as well as his own for some time now. Councilman Rehrer asked about the position of Internal Auditor, why it was originally requested, why it is now being deleted? City Manager replied he had requested the auditor position to audit the City Departments, the requested position of Assistant to the City Manager would allow for this individual to work in the area of auditing as well as adminstrative areas. Mayor Gonzales stated he definitely felt the Assistant to the City Manager was needed in -the area of grants. Councilman Hayes felt -that the City would better benefit from the Assistant to the City Manager position being able -to work on grants, auditing and other areas, but that it would not benefit as much from -the Auditor position as it would not be as flexible or broad in scope. Personnel Council reviewed the Personnel Budget. Councilman Rehrer asked about the request for an Intermediate Typist Clerk position. City Manager Calabrese reported the City now has 200 employees and last year the Council deleted the position of Secretary II in this department. There is currently a CETA Intermediate Typist Clerk performing -the duties of the position being requested. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Mayor Gonzales, to approve the City Manager and Personnel Budgets. Unanimous vote. Building and Safety Building Inspector Twiss explained that he is requesting an additional Building Inspector under personnel, the request is necessary due -to the large and rapid development of the city. Mr. Twiss stated that his department is not one intended to be a revenue producing service, however, this past year it generated $156,000 in permit fees and the total requested budget is $93,280, this includes the additional position requested. Discussion followed on the need for an additional custodian. Mr. Twiss explained that one permanent position is and has been budgeted in the past, however, two people have been performing custodial duties, the second person is on CETA. Mr. Calabrese remarked the City needs to look into rehabilitation of disabled employees. Mr. Calabrese stated itis economically better for both the employee and city -to rehabilitate -the employee, where possible, than to pay out disability benefits. Mayor Gonzales asked the Finance Director to obtain cost figures on disability payments. Discussion took place on -the Vehicle Operating Expense. Mr. Twiss said that it is hoped a pool car will be available for use by -the department for the new inspector position. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Temby, to -tentatively approve the Building and Safety Budget as amended with -the addition of the custodian. Recreation Recreation Director Lofy reported -the budgeted presented is for 3 months of operation - April through June, I980. Mr. Lofy stated that JUL 3 0 1979