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Planning in order to commence work on land use and traffic circulation elements of the General Plan , and initiate work on the waterfront element . Two additional positions are proposed for Public Works Department to assist in carrying out capital improvement program ; two clerical positions in Police Department in order to release equivalent time of two uniformed officers now assigned clerical duties , and two positions in the Fire Department - - one additional Battalion Chief in order to provide continuing overall departmental supervision on the basis of 8 -hour assignment , 40-hour week , and also the position of civilian Administrative Assistant , who would assume the responsibilities of staff assistant to Fire Chief to provide continuity in strictly administrative matters , and would not be involved in fire suppression in any way . In discussion of Emergency Employment Act Program ( EEA ) , City Manager indicated these trainee positions were not included in the budget , and that those in the program are being encouraged to enter private employment , so that as they move out , those vacancies can be filled by new trainees , as long as the funds hold out . In general to question by Council , City Manager advised that by the end of 1972 , it was hoped that the remaining two elements of the General Plan would be before either the Planning Commission or Council for consideration hearing , and it was expected that the General Plan would be in process of completion . Mayor Keckley noted that in adopting this part of the budget , Council in essence was making it definite to the general public that they desire to adopt a General Plan at the earliest possible date . A change in the responsibilityfbr the Police Youth Club was also being pro- posed , to relieve the Police Department of the basic responsibility of this recreational function except on ancillary basis . It was being proposed that an allocation be made , but by the end of the year , some basic arrangements be made to remove it from the Police Department , City Manager noted that the Club had grown over the years and was requiring increasing police time , while the function was basically recreational . A specific recommendation will be brought to Council at a later time . In response to question by Council , City Controller advised that the Club building was built by the Club with contributed funds , on City land , and that City pays the insurances For all practical purposes , therefore , it was owned by the City . City Manager advised in response to question that there would be space for the new personnel , and noted also that in the capital improvement program , there would be a proposal for acquisitial of property in the Civic Center 5- 13 -72 Adj . Reg . Mtg . Budget