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� •r' �.., 4 J 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 lbir. �ddstad to provide such facilities f or the benefit of property owners outside the Farm Hill subdivision. Theref ore� I am �nformed by the Engineering Department� this system has not been designed to serve outside territory. PJeither, in tt�r opinion, would it be wise to permit adjacent property to take advantage �"" of a free ride by obtaining �rater service from the facilities installed to serve the - Farm Hill subdivisions. This� in my opinion, w�uld not only be unfair to Mr. Oddstad, �„i but` it would also prohibit the inclusion of such property in an,y future assessment districts in order that it may pay its fair share for the improvement of the adjacent Emerald Lake area. , � It would be r�y 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 f or such �,., c onnec tion.�' Councilman Jones moved acceptance of report, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, copy af report to be furneshed to Mr. Oddstad. bzotion carried. A. SPINAS REQUEST CROSSING GUARD AT B�1Y ROAD �ND TEPITH AVENUE 4DJACENT TO TAFT SCHOOL. In his letter Mr. Spinas ' stated that since the city limits line of Redwood City is the center line of E3ay Road at that intersection� it was suggested that the cost of the guard by shared by the County of San �ateo and the City of Redwood City. Councilman Royer moved approval of the request, seconded by Councilman Stout. Chief Faulstich stated I that every student crossing the street will be from the County. 1l2otion carried. ', PERSONNEL BOARD REC014Il�.R�1V'DATION REGARDING ASSISTAPIT TO THE CITY A.��ANAGER. The Clerk read the following letter: ��Fursuant to a letter from the City Council requesting the Personnel Board to compare the to compare the position classifications of "Administrative Assistant" and "Assistant City Ddanager", and recommend the one most suited to the needs of the City Manager�s office, the Board recommends as follov�rs: l. The title of "Assistant to the City Manager�' is recammended� in lieu of "Assistant , e' 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, vrhich 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 boc�y 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 submi.tted, ' ; PERSONNEL BOARD � By V�'illiam Byrd, Chairman ,, ASSISTANT TO THE CIZ'Y h2ANAGF� - , Definition Under direction, to assist the City Pdanager by making special studies� preparing reports I an recommendations, and assuming assigned regular administrative reponsibilities; and do other work ! �,,.,,,,, as required. ', � �rpical Tasks Tabulates and checks departmental estimates and assembles the annual budget under the direc ion o�the City Manager; acts as Secretary to the Personnel Board, and perf orms other assigned I personnel duties including recruitment, examining and certification of eligibles f or Cit� employment, and conducts employee safety programs; represents the City I�4anager in connection with Civil Defense programs. Investigates complaints assigned to him and reports his findings. Pday be required to attend Council meetin�s, and the meetings of other Boards or Commissions as a representative of the City b�anager. Develops assigned work programs and diversified organizational procedures. Perf orms �,,,.. other admi.nistrative assigru�rents as may from time to time be delegated by the City Mana�er. � �nployment 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 resnonsible administrator. Thorough kno�rrledge of the principles and practices of administrative analfsis and practices; wide kno�vledge of the scope and functions of municipal goverrunent; ahility 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 peo;�le accurately, to adopt an effective couxse ' of action� and get along well Vrith others. '� City P+�ana�er Rolison stated that these are the same specifications that were written i.n 19lt8 for the �!�