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Mr. Bruce Gaytan, President of Volunteer Firefighters Association, requested monies be set aside for the group, for equal opportunity, for training and equipment. At 6:05 P.M., Mayor Gaytan returned to his place on the dais. Mr. William Yahn suggested use of modified cars by the volunteer firefighters association and voiced opposition to the utility tax, demanded repeal and return of funds. Budget Review Acting City Manager Harmon proposed that each department would make a presentation, with staff pointing out the differences between present and proposed budgets with questions/answer period to follow. City Attorney Biggs advised there would be need for separate vote and resolution on the vehicle allowance. Lengthy discussion followed on CM Hutton's remark that by law the capital improvement portion of the budget needed to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. As to enterprise funds, it was determined that the capital improvements projects were listed separately and Director Clarke confirmed that the CIP had been approved by the Utilities Commission. CM Hutton moved to have the capital improvements projects portion, of the proposed FY 1997- 98 budget, tabled until the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed CIP, under the law; and to allow staff to correct any printing errors; and that all new positions proposed, except for grant writer as requested by CM Cook, be held in abeyance until Council has reviewed the classification and parity study that was ordered and that the vehicle allowance remain at the current level until staff returns with separate resolution and recommendation for Council action. Motion seconded by Mayor Gaytan with the proviso that contract management assignment and funds be directed to the City Attorney/Contract Administrator so she can hire the appropriate staff to assist with clerical duties and, additionally, that those projects already appropriated by outside funding sources such as CDBG funds move forward. CM Hutton agreed to the amendment. Motion failed with CM Hutton, CM Cook and Mayor Gaytan voting "Yes." CM Sandoval was absent. City Attorney Biggs read pertinent sections of GC 65402, citing the requirement of an annual review and revision by resolution of the governing body of the local agency and the provision of an extension for an additional year to update the five-year program. Motion by CM Hutton (1) to table any action on the Capital Improvement program until June 30th when there will be a report as to which CIP items must be referred to the Planning Commission; (2) that there be no new positions, except for grant writer and (3) retain vehicle allowance at the current level, pending further action; (4) approve allocation of contract administration funding and that role to the City Attorney's Office and (5) allow various departments to come forward with any changes that they recommend. Motion was seconded by Mayor Gaytan and it carried with CM Sandoval absent. City Council Minutes June 23, 1997 3