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Department and Disaster Services, Building Maintenance and Equipment Maintenance. Hr. Andrusky stated that the Budget and Management Analysis Division plans to initiate improvements in budget preparation and monitoring during the coming fiscal year, including a study on the City's duplicating processes; that $5,000 has been requested for consultant services for financial and pro- ductivity studies. In reviewing the Personnel Department budget, he noted that the department would be responsible for the City's self-insured risk management program for Workmens Compensation and liability, in- cluding an aggressive safety training program for employees. The budget also includes a request for a computerized personnel system estimated at $21,000. The Finance Department budget increase is minimal and an important contributing factor is the judicious use of CETA personnel in trainee positions, according to the Deputy City Manager. He also stated that an analysis of the impact of the loss of CETA person- nel in all departments and the phasing out of CETA programs will be provided to the Council during the next fiscal year. Mr. Andrusky described the Disaster Services Division as being 50% federally funded. Building Maintenance was described as a revolving account, with service charges levied against each department's activity. He stated that 355,000 square feet of area are presently maintained; and that the possibility of con- tract services is being explored. He attributed the increases in the Equipment Maintenance budget to major increases in materials and supplies, particularly gasoline. The budget also requests funds for improvement in lighting and fencing at the Corporation Yard. Councilman Bricken arrived at 8:05 P.M. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Deputy City Manager G. PROPOSED BUDGET David Tayco referred to pages 65 through 83 and 229 - 230. He stated that the budgets for the various departments included in Development Services exceeded $17 million, representing 33% of the City Budget; that 49 CETA personnel were employed within these departments; that no new programs or significant expansion is contemplated. In reviewing the Building Department budget, he pointed out the request for one additional position, an Energy Conservation Engineer, to implement a new program mandated by recent State legislation to require the application of energy conservation design to all non-residential buildings. He emphasized that the entire cost of the program would be fully compensated for by user charges. Referring to statistical charts, Mr. Tayco compared this City's Building Department operation with the 20 largest California cities, excluding San Francisco, indicating better than average performance in level of service, efficiency and productivity at a below average operating cost. In his review of the budget for the Department of Public Works, Mr. Tayco cited the elimination of 7 positions during fiscal year 1975-76, and stated that personnel reorganization, effec- tive fiscal year 1976-77 would result in a $57,000 annual saving. $1,500 has been requested for office remodeling and a new account for emergency repair to bicycle trails in the amount of $4,790 is recommended. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 219 JUNE 14, 1976