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Following further discussion, it was moved by Member Tucker and seconded by Member St. Pierre to remove the Public Utilities Director reporting directly to the City Manager from further consideration. Motion carried unanimously. Following further discussion, it was moved by Member Lee and seconded by Member Tucker to remove review of the Public Utilities Director salary every five years from further consideration. Motion carried unanimously. Barbara Purvis recommended that proposed changes to Section 809 be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for review and recommendation. Assistant City Manager Graham reported that the Park and Recreation Commission will consider the recommendation to remove responsibility for maintenance of parkways, shrubs, and trees within street right -of -way at an upcoming meeting. Following discussion and without formal motion, the matter was continued to the meeting of December 19, 2011, pending a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT BIDDING Finance Director Mason explained the intent of the proposed Charter language and current bidding practices. Following discussion, it was moved by Member Perez and seconded by Member Tucker to recommend to the City Council the proposed amendments to Section 1109 regarding public works contract bidding as presented by staff. Motion carried unanimously. ELECTIONS CYCLE Following discussion, it was moved by Member Perez and seconded by Member Hicks to remove changes to the elections cycle from further consideration. The motion failed with Members Perez, Lee, Diana Medina, Van Wart, and Jose Medina voting yes and Members Hicks, Evans, Kane, O'Farrell, Ouellette, Pope, St. Pierre, Tucker, and Tyrrell voting no. Following further discussion, motion was made by Member Tucker and seconded by Member Kane directing staff to prepare Charter language to provide for Mayor and City Council run -off elections 60 days following the general election. Motion carried unanimously with Members Lee and Perez voting no. 3 3 -3