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ios MOTION. Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, that a hiring freeze be placed on the vacant position of Recreation Registration Clerk in the Parks and Recreat�on Department. It was pointed out that the posit�on, besides being self-support�ng, is expected to save taxpayers about $2,700 per year. The motion failed by maJority voice vote which Mayor Leipzig deter- ' m�ned to be two "Ayes" and five "tJoes." MOTION Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, to place a hiring freeze on the two positions of Building Inspector I in the Building Department. In response to questions as to whether the positions are needed yet, Mr. Fales stated that the sub�ect positions were authorized in , recognition of expected �ncreases �n development in the City and are not anticipated to be filled until the need for them develops. He noted that the positions are presently vacant and were brought to the attention of Council in accordance with the direction that he do so. - Mr Fales coirnnented concerning whether it is reasonable to attempt to make economies by freezing hiring in certain positions simply because the pos�tions have become vacant due to retirement, illness, persons leaving, etc and without regard to the relationship of those positions to the efficient operation af the ent�re organizataon. Mr. Fales noted that the positions were authorized in a minimal budget because they were �ustified and the fact that the incumbents may vacate them does not make them any less needed. Mr. fales ob- served that if cutbacks are made, the City's level of service will decrease and a lopsided organization will resuit, but that can be ' accommodated if Council wishes to direct a freeze on all h7r�ng He recorrunended against placing an arbitrary freeze on hiring for any particular position which happens to become vacant The motion failed on the following roll call vote Ayes Councilmen Barrett, Biagi, Rhodes Noes Bury, Norris, Vega, and Mayor leipzig MOTION Councilman Bia9i moved, seconded by Councilman Barrett, to aecept the recommendat�on of the City Manager and proceed with the summer recreation program and recruitment of the parttime seasonal personnel needed to implement it The motion carried unanimously by vo�ce vote (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-43) Mr. Fales adv�sed that ir� recruiting personnel for the summer recre- ation program, the appiicants will be dealt with honestly and told of the circumstances under which they are being hired It will be made clear to them that if Proposition 13 passes in June, there will be no funds available for the program which will have to be terminated along with their ,7obs in connect�on with �t , MOTION Councilman Bury moved, seconded by Councilman Barrett, to approve the recommendat�on of the City Manager that the two Public Works Department Maintenance Worker appointments be filled The motion carrled by ma,7ority voice vote. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-44) Reg.Mtg. -5- 2/13/78