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4 8 "� GENERAL City Manager Fales called attention to the memorandum dated May 18, 1979 distributed to Council this morning from Director of Finance Ference, which superseded his memo of May 16 to the City Manager on the subject of Employer Contribution Rate (for retirement) effective �^ July 1, 1979, which increased the percentage of contribution, thereby decreasing Resources Held in Reserve to approximately $513,000. � Mr. Fales also noted the memorandum dated May 18, 1979 from Mr. Ference which reflected corrections to the Budget and actions taken by Council last week which increased Human Services Assistance by $27,949 and Central Communications by $3,000, and reduced Resources Held in Reserve by those amounts. In addition, he referred to his report to Council of May 17, "Response to Request of Retired City Employees re Increase in Benefits," and advised that with reference to the Council 's request for information on costs of "depooling" retirement, a final conclusion cannot be reached until an actuarial study is done. He indicated that if Council would like such a study, staff would await their instructions to begin, but that it would take some time to complete. In response to question by Council , Mr. Ference indicated that the study would take a minimum of two to three months. MOTION: Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Leipzig, that staff proceed with the actuarial study at this time. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 79-102) � TRANSPORTATION pp. 39-46 Mayor Barrett referred to the City Manager's report of May 18, 1979 '`""" � in response to request by Council at the previous study session for additional information regarding a Management Analyst position in the Public Works Department, and stated that he believed this position is essential to provide the services the public should have. MOTION: Councilman Chandler moved, seconded by Councilman Leipzig, to put back in the Budget the Management Analyst position in the Public Works Department. Discussion followed regarding the extent of the responsibilities of the position; concern that, having restored the position, if the State "bail-out" funds are not forthcoming, the position might have to be deleted in a few months; that the position is needed now in view of the extra work being generated with the Redwood Shores de- velopment, and that the position justifies its existence by the money it will save the City. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 79-103) SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE �• Mayor 6arrett noted an additional item for �onsideration - the recom- ir,,,, mendation for a Senior Citizens Advisory Conmittee - and read from the outline, under "Purpose," the following: "In accordance with the Human Service Element of the General Plan, the activ�ities recommended Budget Study 5/19/79 � Page 2 � ; �