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City Council Study Session Monday, September 17, 2007 Page 10 Public Works Director Duane Schwartz noted that, when the City was last inspected, there was a 2-3 page list of corrective actions to be ac- complished within a certain time, without fine; however, he noted that OSHA had changed their process and action since the previous in- spection. Discussion included annual training for employees on equipment; hir- ing of a new Loss-Control Advisory Consultant; initiation of an effort to re-assess the role of the City's internal Safety Committee; request of $50,000 in the City Manager-Recommended Budget to replace non-OSHA-approved equipment; and efforts to meet OSHA man- dates. Ms. Davitt thanked Councilmembers for their support of the $50,000 budget allotment for 2008 for equipment replacement and/or repairs; and their approval of a new Loss-Control Advisory Consultant. Ms. Davitt advised Councilmembers that, through that intent and those ini- tiatives, staff was able to negotiate with OSHA to reduce fines by over sixty percent (60%). Additional discussion included inadequacies and lack of current train- ing and procedures based on OSHA requirements of past loss control consultants. Mayor Klausing requested that City Attorney Jay Squires review with Ms. Davitt the contract with the previous. consultant to determine if there was any breach of contract issues. Councilmember Pust suggested that, beyond breach of contract issues, the City be responsible with reference opportunities for previous con- sultants, to protect other potential clients. Councilmember Pust questioned staff on other items, beyond the $50,000 already allotted, that may need to be addressed immediately or within the 2008 budget to bring the City into compliance. City Manager Malinen advised that the $50,000 would serve as a placeholder for the time being, allowing more time for detailed analy- sis by staff on other potential equipment needs