BOOK 26_1955-11-28 to 1957-06-17

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L 25 While I am not sure of the area to which Mr. Oddstad refers, I assume he is referring to certain potential, so-called "fringe" water consumers in the area contiguous to the Farm Hill subdivisions. Obviously,.it would not be reasonable to expect Mr. Oddstad to provide such facilities for the benefit of property owners outside the Farm Hill subdivision. Therefore, I am informed by the Engineering Department, this system has not been designed to serve outside territory. Neither, in my opinion, would it be wise to permit adjacent property to take advantage ! of a free ride by obtaining water service from the facilities installed to serve the Farm Hill subdivisions. This, in my opinion, would not only be unfair to Mr. Oddstad, but'it would also prohibit the inclusion of such property in any future assessment districts in order that it may pay its fair share for the improvement of the adjacent Emerald Lake area. It would be my recommendation therefore, that no agreement be entered into at this time with the understanding that in the event any exceptional isolated cases may arise, whereby it may be deemed advantageous to secure water service in the manner suggested, { that engineering studies be made of each individual case, in order to determine if the ©� facilities are adequate for additional service, and to fix a fair charge for such connection." 9 Councilman Jones moved acceptance of report, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, copy of report to be •furneshed to Mr. Oddstad. Motion carried. A. SPINAS REQUEST CROSSING GUARD AT BAY ROAD AND TENTH AVENUE ADJACENT TO TAFT SCHOOL. In his letter Mr. Spinas stated that since the city limits line of Redwood City is the center line of Bay Road at that intersection, it was suggested that the cost of the guard by shared by the County of San Mateo and the City of Redwood City. Councilman Royer moved approval of the request, seconded by Councilman Stout. Chief Faulstich stated that every student crossing the street will be from the County. Motion carried. PERSONNEL BOARD REC00ENDATION REGARDING ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER. The Clerk read the following letter: "Pursuant to a letter from the City Council requesting the Personnel Board to compare the to compare the position classifications of flAdministrative Assistant" and "Assistant City Managerti, and recommend the one most suited to the needs of the City Manager's office, the Board recommends as follows: 1. The title of "Assistant to the City Manager" is recommended -in lieu of "Assistant City Manager". A careful study of the duties essential to this position was made, and the Board feels that the title recommended more nearly describes the position, and will avoid the necessity of requesting a change in the City Charter, which would be required by any division of the authority and responsibilities of the City Manager: The recommended job specification is attached hereto. 2. The Members of the Board wish to assure.the Council of their desire to advise your honorable body and to serve the community to the best of their ability, and for this reason respectfully suggest that this purpose could be better served if future questions of this nature were referred to the Board for recommendation before formal action has been taken by the City Council. • Respectfully submitted, PERSONNEL BOARD By William Byrd, Chairman ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER Definition Under direction, to assist the City Manager by making special studies, preparing reports and recommendations, and assuming assigned regular administrative reponsibilities; and do other work as required. Typical Tasks Tabulates and checks departmental estimates and assembles the annual budget under the direction of the City Manager; acts as Secretary to the Personnel Board, and performs other assigned personnel duties including recruitment, examining and certification of eligibles for City employment, and conducts employee safety programs; represents the City Manager in connection with Civil Defense programs. Investigates complaints assigned to him and reports his findings. May be required to attend Council meetings, and the meetings of other Boards or Commissions as a representative of the City Manager. Develops assigned work programs and diversified organizational procedures. Performs other administrative assignments as may from time to time be delegated by the City Manager. { Employment Standards A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from college with specialization in management or public administration and three years of experience as a staff assistant to a responsible administrator. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative analysis and practices; wide knowledge of the scope and functions of municipal government; ability to analyze and summarize data on a variety of technical and administrative matters; ability to understand and apply the plans and policies of another; ability to size up situations and people accurately, to adopt an effective course of action, and get along well with others. City Manager Rolison stated that these are the same specifications that were written in 1918 for the C 0