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M The City Council recessed at 8:10 p. m., to take up the business of the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Colton, and the Colton Public Financing Authority, and reconvened at 8:18 p. m., all Members present. Personnel Assistant City Manager Leslie Keane reported on the reclassification of three clerical positions in the City, as recommended by Personnel Assoc- iates, who conducted field interviews with all clerical employees and their supervisors. Based on this information and a comparison of dutie;- for similar jobs in other agencies, Personnel Associates recommends the reclassification/upgrade of three existing clerical positions, which are: 1. Reclassify Finance Senior Office Specialist to Accounting Technician. 2. Upgrade Electric Utility Secretary Position to Administrative Secre- tary (existing job title); Underfill Position with Existing Secretary. 3. Reclassify Executive Secretary to Administrative Coordinator. (New Job Title) Ms. Keane advised the new job title of Administrative Coordinator would require a resolution, which is before the City Council for consideration. Ms. Dena Smith, representing the San Bernardino Public Employees Associ- ation, spoke in favor of the reclassification of the three clerical positions, stating she was hopeful that the City Council would be in agreement with the recommendations of Personnel Associates. On Council consensus, this matter was deferred until the Budget Sessions. pnrannnnl Fire Chief Ron Gemmell advised that Staff recommends the City Council authorize the hiring of three Fire Captains and six Fire Engineers from existing eligibility lists, effective July 1, 1989, for Fire Station. No. 4, which should be completed the last part of July or first of August, 1989. Moved by Councilman Lofy, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, approving the hiring of Fire personnel for Fire Station No. 4 as outlined. Vote was unanimous. Budget/Audits Assistant City Manager Leslie Keane reported from her memorandum regard- ing selection of a fiscal auditor for the City, stating Staff recommends the City Council award a five-year contract for general financing audit- ing services, commencing with the 1988-89 fiscal year, to the firm of Diehl Evans & Company, and the firm of McGladrey & Pullen be retained on an as-needed/as-budgeted basis for special projects. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve Staff's recommendations as outlined for selection of City's Fiscal Auditor. Unanimous vote. nRAT. COMMTTNTCATTONS : Mr. Jim Mortensen, 700 East Washington Street, Space #101, requested th City fix the traffic light at the corner of Washington Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue, for the left turn lane. City Manager Benest stated that Staff will take care of this. Mrs. Hazel I. Griswold, 1053 Virginia Avenue, complained about the es- tablishment Tudy's Tavern, and the loud noise, excessive traffic, fights, accidents, etc., as a result of this bar. Mrs. Griswold said she and her neighbors feel this business is a public nuisance, an invasion of their privacy, and they would like to go on record as opposing this establishment. MAY 16 1989