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Council approves three public works reclassifications after contested debate
Summary
Council voted 4–1 to reclassify three public‑works positions, including creating a state‑mandated cross‑connection control specialist; discussion centered on budget offsets, duties already being performed and whether the changes should be phased.
The Seal Beach City Council on June 23 approved personnel reclassifications in the Public Works Department after a lengthy debate about duties, pay grades and budget offsets.
Staff presented three recommended changes: (1) reclassify a maintenance services supervisor to public works superintendent, (2) reclassify a water services supervisor to senior utility supervisor, and (3) reclassify a water operator to cross‑connection control specialist. The last position is tied to a new state…
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