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145 Personnel/Fire Mayor Gonzales referred to a memorandum from Councilman Rios, recommend- ing that the City proceed to fill three budgeted Fire Battalion Command- ers positions. Councilman Rios stated the report previously requested on this matter has been received, and he felt there was no reason to delay the hiring for these positions, as it had been approved in the budget. Councilman Rios said it was his understanding these positions will be filled by in-house personnel, within our Fire Department, and if the City can promote from within and exercise the benefits of upward mobility for our employees, then he is all for it. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to authorize the hiring of three Fire Battalion Commanders for the Fire Department. Councilman Lofy stated he was aware that these positions had been ap- proved in the Budget, however, he still felt the City should hold off on filling these positions. Mr. Lofy reminded the Council Members that the City is about to begin negotiations with six other employee units. Mr. Lofy said he has not changed his mind on this issue. LO Mayor Gonzales stated he also felt these positions should not be con- ® sidered at this time. Mayor Gonzales said he fails to see how these Co positions can be considered now when there is no definite job descrip- tion available or salary quoted. Mayor Gonzales said he felt that the Firefighters and/or Paramedics positions were greatly needed, and it would seem that the Fire Department was becoming "top heavy". Councilwoman Cisneros asked Councilman Lofy if he felt the questions he had raised at a previous Council Meeting on this issue had been answered in the Staff report. Councilman Lofy responded no. After additional discussion, Mayor Gonzales asked for a Roll Call Vote on the Motion. Ayes: Two; Rios, Rehrer. Noes: Three; Cisneros, Lofy, Gonzales. Absent: None. Motion did not carry. HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Holiday Fund -Raiser City Manager Keane reported from a memorandum submitted by Human Services Director Rich Holmer, regarding a holiday fund-raiser to be coordinated between the Human Services Department and Colton resident, Mitch Chavez. Mr. Chavez will bicycle from Hoover Dam, in Nevada, to Colton, a distance of approximately 280 miles, in late November. It is being suggested that those interested can pledge a flat dollar amount or .5 cents per mile. All proceeds raised by this event will go toward purchasing Christmas baskets, toys and gifts for low income families in Colton. The holiday baskets will be distributed by the City through the Hutton and Luque Community Centers. Ms. Keane concluded Mr. Chavez is to be commended for his community and holiday spirit, and for being willing to take on such a feat. Mr. Mitch Chavez spoke to the Council explaining the route that will be taken and the people that will be riding along in vans to assist him. Mr. Chavez said he has lived in Colton all his life, the town and its people have always been good to him, and he would like to give some- thing back to the City. The Council Members commended Mr. Chavez for his courage and spirit, and stated something special should be planned upon his return to the City. Ms. Keane advised that the City is planning a "Grand Homecoming" for Mr. Chavez, he will be met at the outskirts of town by the Colton Police and escorted in, afterwhich there will be a "Homecoming" celebration. 0 CT 3 1989