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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Councilman Bricken reported on the consensus of the City Council-Human Rela- tions Commission Select Committee. He stated that the Committee had tentatively agreed'to recommend that the Human Relations Commission should continue; that the number of members should be reduced to nine; that new functions weuld include the role of housing advisory committee at which time the nine members would expand to eleven; that the Commission be assigned specific functions, such as rumor control, housing advisory commission, hearing body for all federal programs which require public input; and that commission staff should.function along the lines of the Planning Commission and Planning Department. CA 151.1 CITY'S IMAGE Councilman Evans stated that the public needs to be made aware of the services the City provides and how well they are provided. He sug- gested that this could best be accomplished by City employees because of the opportunities for positive public contact behind the counter, behind the wheel,in the field. Councilman Ortiz stated that Council policy must first be formulated by staff for Council consideration and adoption. Councilman Brandt stated that Council's relationship and communication with Boards and Commissions members needs to be strengthened in order to work together to improve the City's image, and that the hiring freeze has served its purpose. Councilman Bricken suggested that a special task force be established to respond to requests for City services on demand to maintain a high level of community response and service. CA 79.6 CA 151 RECESS with the same persons present. At 11:50 A.M. Council and staff recessed for lunch. The meeting reconvened at 1:00 P.M. COMMUNITY SERVICES The Executive Director for Community Services reported on the opera- tions for the Library and Department of Recreation and Parks. He stated that the Library services had been highly rated on a recent survey ~taken by Assemblyman Robinson; that the Library utilizes an employees' suggestion box and a management Council in addi~ tion to a work flow chart, all of which have resulted in tax savings estimated between $7 - $8 thousand. The Stadium use philosophy was described as one of multiple usage, with the City Schools having first priority; and tkat meetings will be scheduled with all the using parties. Mr. Rede stated that the reorganization of the Department of Recreation and Parks is in process, which will reduce the number of employees reporting to the Director from ien to five; ~nd that the following five divisions will be established under each supervisor: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 589 OCTOBER 16, 1976