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198 Mr. Young advised the Cemetery Commission has recommended that the three employees presently working at the Cemetery be absorbed into the City's work force. City Manager Calabrese commented that if these three employees are retained by trans- ferring to another department, the City would merely be shifting the costs from one department to another and no savings in labor costs would be realized. Mr. Calabrese said if the three employees are to be absorbed through attrition, etc., then the Per- sonnel Rules & Regulations on seniority and bumping rights would have to be followed. Councilman Temby asked if there was any input from the Cemetery Commission on this matter. Mr. Young responded yes, it was the Cemetery Commission's recommendation to con- tract for grounds maintenance at the Cemetery. Councilman Rehrer recommended that the City go out to bid on maintenance contracts, and compare the costs versus the present City expenses, then make a decision on this matter. Council Members were in agreement with Councilman Rehrer's recommendation. ,r Tract Files S7AA i Tract No. 6722 Mr. Young advised that all subdivision improvements in Tract No. 6722 have been com- pleted in accordance with the requirements of the City Council and the Subdivision Ordinance, and Staff would, therefore, recommend that the Subdivision Improvement Bonds be released and Tract No. 6722 accepted. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to accept Tract No. 6722 and release the Subdivision Improvement Bonds. Vote was unanimous. Easement Files Mr. Young requested Council's consideration and approval to execute a Quit Claim Deed for relocation of a sewer and water easement on a parcel of land located on the south side of Washington Street, west of a Circle K Market, as requested by Canyon Bluffs Plaza, and in return Canyon Bluffs will deed to the City an ease- ment approximately 25 feet east of the present easement. Mr. Young stated if the City Council is in agreement, it would be in order to ac- cept the document for the new easement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Quit Claim Deed returning the old easement. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to accept easement from Canyon Bluffs Plaza and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute Quit Claim Deed, as outlined by Staff. Unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Bi ds Police City Manager Calabrese referred to a memorandum dated January 23, 1979, concerning the waiver of bid security for the purchase of five Police Special Units. Mr. Calabrese advised that the bidding on Police Special Units is very competitive and vendors try to obtain the lowest possible price for us by cutting costs where - ever possible. Mr. Calabrese said requiring bid security discourages bidding and increases the cost of supplies, services and equipment purchased by the City. Mr. Calabrese concluded although bid security should not be waived in all cases, Staff recommends that it be waived for the purchase of the five Police Special Units. Councilman Rehrer mentioned that this might be setting a precedent, and would then be requested in future cases. City Attorney Edwards stated that the City Manager's comments are well taken, and that the City Council has waived bid security in previous cases. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, approving and author- izing the waiving of bid security for the purchase of five Police Special Units, as outlined by Staff. Unanimous vote. FEB 6 1979