1968 339- 485 _ 1-8 to 4-15-1968

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368 After a thorough discussion and questioning as to wording proposed for qualifying Director of Public Works as a civil engineer, Councilman Granger moved that Civil Engineer be described as being a licensed engineer in the State of California in- stead of a practicing engineer. Motion lost for lack of a second. After further discussion and point being made that only a registered or licensed civil engineer could qualify for this position according to position specifica- tion, Councilman Rosselli moved to accept Committee recommendations on Item I as stated, seconded by Councilman Keckley. City Manager asked that reconsideration be given to the proposed elimination of "City Collector" title as this position was tied closely with all taxing functions of City, being named in such ordinances as hotel -motel tax, business license, collection procedures, etc., also, City is still collecting delinquent taxes, even though current collection of taxes is now being conducted by the County. He advised if this position is deleted, it would be necessary to either revise all code references to the position or establish the position again by ordinance, therefore, it was Staff's recommendation this position not be deleted from Charter. George Swensen explained how Committee members had reviewed Charter for proposed changes as to meaning and substance and as far as use of wording "City Collector", acknowledged it also appeared in Charter at present in a number of diff- erent ways, but didn't feel that the deletion of the position title would result in any sloughing of responsibilities. He added, however, he could see no harm in either deletion of this title or leaving it in Charter as at present. City Attorney stated he understood it was not the intent that City Collector be eliminated as a City office, but only deleted from Charter, as this position was necessary as a functioning office, and thought it was intended, if deleted from Charter, that position be established, by Ordinance. Councilman Petersen moved to amend motion approving all recommendations under Item I, with exception that title of City Collector remain, seconded by Councilman Keckley; Councilman Rosselli accepted the amendment as a restatement of his original motion. On question, Councilman Henderson questioned reason for recommendation proposing to make changes in the budget preparation as now required by Charter. City Manager advised only reason for requesting this deletion was that Charter provision contains very specific and detailed instructions as to alignment of figures which places drastic curtailment on budget format which Staff might improve as to form for modernization in the future. Motion carried. (MINUITE ORDER #68-27A) Item II. Amendments to or repeal of Sections 47b, 48f, 93 and 96 to eliminate a conflict in the method of appointment of Port Board members and to eliminate presently inoperative provisions. Councilman Bury stated provision now present in Charter for appointing Port Commissioners only pertained when Commission first formed and did not apply at '" 2t 10 JAN 2z au