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�an f ..,,�, i .� . . ,_n. _ '1 n � VPV�� Buildina Regulation - Account No. 550 (pp. 54-56) Mr. Fales sutmnarized the department's proposed budget, �ncluding the progress made in entering into the housing rehabilitation program, costs of which will be entirely allocated to a new subprogram. He also noted among the ob,7ectives the consideration of historical , preservation in con�unction with concern for safety of the buildings , Reference was made by Council to the City Controller's r�port of �' May 11, 1976, relating to vacant full time posit�ons, in ��hich the Secretary II position under Building Regulation is erroneously listed as vacant. During additional discussion, Mr. Fales indicated that , all positions listed were either filled, or in process of being filled. An exception was the Planner II position and that is dis- cussed under the Planning Department heading on Page 14 in the "alternatives." (See below for further discussion on this item under Plamm�g.) Mr. Fales explained further that as vacancies occur, the Department request is f�led along with �ustification for filling the position; that if an eligibility list exists, the position is more easily filled than if it is necessary to go through the time-consuming process of advertising, examination, etc. Council requested that additional informat�on be furnished as to how long the positions on the list have been vacated, and in what stage of the process of replacement each was. Mr. Fales advised that thts would be provided. (Council recessed from 3 30 to 3.35 p.m.) ' Mr. Fales responded to further questions from Council, relating to the fact that increased building activity does have a pronounced effect on requirements for personnel, although the department has not budgeted for additional personnel despite increased building �, activity. He noted that should building construction expand to the ;, extent additional employees are necessary, the reGuest would be ` brought to Council. ' , • �S � It was suggested by Council that there appears to be less enforce- ment of the Sign Ordinance than in the past, and Mr. Fales responded , that it was due to the fact that people are more aware of requ�re- ments and compl�ance with the Code is improved. Account No. 550 was approved as submitted Planning - Account No. 560 (pp 56-58) Mr. Fales sunenarized the proposed departmental budget and indicated that the,� ma�or portion of the �ncrease was due to cortenunity develop- ment programs and related activities, which included reports of goals and how they are being achieved, as required by State and ' federal laws. � , The Planner II position vacancy was discussed. It was explained that rather than fill the position, those funds were used by the ' Department in hiring temporary personnel in varying areas of exper- � tise, particularly in'State-mandated programs, thus minimizing use of outside consultants. � � � _$_ Budget Study ' 5/15/76 ' m .,�.,..._._ _.