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increase in the construction of the RIX facility and that since the City was a participant, it had to contribute a portion, approximately $350,000. The matter was presented to the Utilities Commission. Utilities Commission Chairman Cordova said that figures were inconsistent so the matter was returned. The matter had not been resubmitted; therefore, the RIX facility budget had not been approved by the Utilities Commission. Discussion followed regarding NPDES, specifically, the leasing of two street sweepers, in the amount of $62,000, over a five-year period. On the transition of the Cemetery, inquiry was made on whether there were any recommendations that would address the operations maintenance and the recovery of past losses. Finance Director Vega said she had requested the matter be given to the Cemetery Commission for review. She explained that, initially, transition commenced with Public Works to increase the maintenance and after further meetings with Public Works, Acting City Manager Harmon and the City Clerk, the City Clerk determined that the whole operation be under one department. About the Special Department Expense for the City Manager, Finance Director Vega explained that each department had this account for specific needs and in this instance it was the stipend to the Chamber of Commerce. Under the capital improvement program, in response to inquiry regarding memoranda by Leslie Keane Stratton, Finance Director Vega stated these were minutes of Planning Commission meeting of December 1990, to show when the last time the CIP went to the Planning Commission. City Attorney Biggs said study had been conducted of the Subdivision Map Act Code that applied to the requirement for the capital improvement funds and found that the particular section referred to the special districts, school districts and entities other than the city. City Attorney Biggs advised that the City is not obligated, on an annual basis, to take its capital improvement fund to the Planning Commission; however, each project, had to go through the Planning Commission and be evaluated on its conformity to the General Plan. Acting City Manager Harmon clarified the use of the word "freeze." She recalled Council's direction that there be no new positions, except for the grant writer position. It was agreed that the appropriate word was "halt." After debate, CM Sandoval/Mayor Gaytan withdrew their motion and second, to allow for presentation department by department as requested. CITY COUNCIL CM Bennett moved, seconded by CM Sandoval, to reduce the travel and meetings allowance, by $10,000, and use that money to hire somebody to help the Executive Secretary part-time. For 1997-98, Finance Director Vega stated there were $2,000 for temporary help, for $12,000 total. She said $4,000 were in the Professional Services for 1996-97, which paid for temporary help. At 5:40 P. M., CM Sandoval excused his presence from the dais to attend to family commitments. CM Bennett amended the original motion to include the $2,000. CM Chastain seconded the amended motion as CM Sandoval was absent. After lengthy discussion on dues and publications, Director Vega clarified that SCAG City Council Minutes - June 30, 1997 Page 2 nine ) n 10Q7