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20 0 RESOLUTION NO. 3894 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON AUTHOR- IZING APPLICATION FOR LOCAL ACTION FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION. Transportation OMNITRANS Mr. Calabrese presented a report from SANBAG regarding a proposed reduction in OMNITRANS service.in the City of Colton, which he advised was for informational purposes only as there is not sufficient information at this time to take action. Mr. Calabrese stated Staff will continue to review this proposal and present a recommendation to the City Council. PArcnnnPl Mr. Calabrese read in full his memorandum dated January 31, 1979, regarding the need for additional personnel in various City departments, outlining seven recommenda- tions for consideration to accomplish these needs, and advising for immediate im- plementation of this program, the total salary cost would be $25,776 for the re- mainder of the year. Councilman Temby asked if the Council was going to consider one item at a time. Mayor Gonzales stated whatever the Council preferred, however, he would like a motion and a second on this matter to bring it to the floor for discussion. Councilman Temby stated he thought the City Council had agreed some time ago about new employees during the mid -year Budget Session. Mr. Temby stated if a motion is desired, he would move that the entire matter be denied, and brought back again during the forthcoming Budget Sessions for consideration at that time. Councilwoman Cisneros stated she would second the motion. Mayor Gonzales stated he would like to point out that these are not new positions, but permanent positions that are presently vacant due to resignations within the various departments. Mayor Gonzales said there is currently a backlog of work in many of our City departments due to the insufficient number, or lack of the required personnel, and this situation is going to continue and worsen if something is not done.Mr. John Lightburn, Employee Representative of the San Bernardino Public Employees Association, spoke to the Council Members with regard to filling the vacant perma- nent positions, and the City's use of CETA personnel in permanent positions, stat- ing the City Council should give this serious problem every consideration. Additional discussion followed among Council Members with regard for the need of personnel in the various departments. Councilman Rehrer requested a Roll Call Vote on the motion as made, and suggested this item be reconsidered at a future goal setting session, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 1979. Upon Roll Call, the Vote was: AYES: Four; Hayes, Cisneros, Rehrer, Temby. NOES: One; Gonzales. ABSENT: None. Motion carried. Councilman Rehrer stated he would like to request that the City Manager bring this matter back again, at the time of the goal setting session for February 27, and in- clude all personnel that is needed in all departments so that this can be thoroughly discussed and a just decision can be made at that time. Councilman Hayes concurred with Councilman Rehrer's suggestion. Mr. Calabrese stated that he feels there has been a gross misunderstanding of his memorandum, the memorandum states immediate needs, the needs arrived at by the loss of employees and the City's participation in the CETA program. Mr. Calabrese said he will comply with the wishes of the City Council, however, he would also request that his memorandum be made a part of the permanent record. The following pages, Nos. 8 and 9, is the City Manager's memorandum in full, and is hereby incorporated in the Minutes. FEB 6 1979