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Health and State Water Board and he expressed concerns regarding the wells. Councilmember Sanders inquired if the impact of maximum vs. minimum staffing has been evaluated. City Manager Martinez said that, currently, the City is going through a reorganization and until the bumping privileges end, full impact cannot be evaluated until all the reductions are made. Councilmember Sanders asked for the criteria of certification. Councilmember/Director Hutton explained there is a master plan which the Water Purveyor can review for adequate manpower, or be subject to violation. Project Manager Lavin assured that all employees who need certificates possess them. If non -certified, the impact could mean a citation from the health department. City Manager Martinez referred to a letter from District Engineer Jeffrey Stone. He said he had contacted Engineer Stone's superior, Cindy Farber, and inquired if it was normal practice to write a document without talking to the City Manager. Councilmember Sandoval asked to halt any further cuts; we need to stop the bleeding. He was uncomfortable with the cuts which appeared targeted for one department. He suggested that any further cuts be more fair in the departments they touch. He called for a temporary halt and asked for the infusion of cash. Councilmember Beltran suggested the matter be referred to the Finance Committee to make a presentation. Councilmember Hutton said Council could look at revenue ideas and suggested a joint meeting with the Utilities Commission. Councilmember Bennett reminded Members of the Treasurer's direction and more recently his memorandum finding the proposal to borrow $2.3 million as unfavorable. City Treasurer Williams expressed concern about the fiscal health of the Electric Utility and the City's proposal which would consume the Electric Department. Councilmember Bennett asked what impact the borrowing will have on the bonds. Director Clarke said they evaluate the City as a whole to see if the Electric Utility is strong by itself to pay the bond. It depends on the weight applied. After lengthy discussion on bond rating, City Treasurer Williams said the bond insurer would look at the utility first to see if there is sufficient liquidity; therefore, he expressed concern that the rating would suffer if the City were to use up all the remaining working capital. Councilmember Cook and Sandoval expressed confidence in the City Manager and asked that the City take a second look at Phase I and its impact and exhaust any other type of funding sources. Some City programs are in jeopardy. Councilmember Sanders said Council should look at the trend that has been established. Nothing has been repaid; there is no confidence. He suggested there may be a need for more severe cuts to be made. City r Manager Martinez said if we are to forego cuts, and assuming the worst 2 FES 2 `? MS