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<br /> MOTION: Councilman Barrett moved, seconded by Councilman I�rris, �
<br /> to eliminate the position of Planner I and'place those funds amount-
<br /> ing to approximately $12,000 into Supplies and Other Services. � , �
<br /> The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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<br /> �'� Account No. 560 was approved as amended.
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<br /> Department of Public Works (DP. 60-77) � , �'
<br /> Mr. Fales reviewed the functions of the departaient as a whole. noting
<br /> that the City's Public Works Department includes mar4Y operatlons not
<br /> performed in similar departments in many other cities, such as the F
<br /> seaage treatment plant, parking, and water facillties, for exanple.
<br /> Engineering & A�ninistration - Account No. 601 (pp. 62-63) '
<br /> Mr. Fales sumnarized this'sub-program, pointing out,that no additional
<br /> personnel is being requested at this time; however. if there 1`i an
<br /> upsurge'in activity in Redwood Shores and Port devetopnent, an ad-
<br /> 3ustment would be.requested, with costs to be charged back to the .
<br /> District or Port. ' � , , �
<br /> Street Maintenance - Account No. 630
<br /> ater S stem = ccount No. 6 0 �
<br /> San tar ewers - ccount No. 650
<br /> Sewa e reatment an s osa - ccount No. 651
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<br /> The abo`ve-listed'accounts were reviewed and,consldered�as a'whole`'
<br /> by, Council in general�terms, with more particular attention to a"dis-
<br /> cussion of the Sidewalk Program (see Alternatives, pages 15-16).
<br /> Mr. Pusich responded'to questions by Council, and�camiented on the
<br /> prohibitive costs;of attempting to provide flat, even sidewalks
<br /> throughout the City; the proposals for transitioning sucFi as patch-` ` �
<br /> work. ramping edges', etc. Also noted was tFie `pirobability of in-�'
<br /> creased claims resulting,from defects in sldewalks; the question
<br /> of s'tandards Council wished to apply; the impletnentation ultt�rotely
<br /> of�the street tree study recomnendations which will involve a costty
<br /> rrholesale re+novat of street trees which are causing mo3t'of the �
<br /> ' pirobl�, and'"their replacement. Mr. Fales indicated that this
<br /> would eventually solve the problem and in the long ron aould save
<br /> � tFie property owners taxpayers money. �
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<br /> � MOTION:..Councl,lman�Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Barrett,
<br /> i to eliminate the Sidewalk Program from Street Malntenance. �coount
<br /> , No. 630, for a reduction of approximatety $30,000.,� � , �
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<br /> ! On the question. Mr:'Pu'sich called attention'to the�fact '
<br /> 4 sidewalk program is contracted out. �'
<br /> � The motion car'ried unanimously by voi,ce vote. `°-� •�� a
<br /> (MINUTE ORDER N0: 76-136)_
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