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24% increase in the direct and administrative costs this year. He said the actual reserve balance totaled $424,206 and that state law required a balance not to exceed $300,000. To lower the reserve balance to $290,980, Staff recommended: (1) Cover the 24% budget increase ($90,326) and (2) request approval of a capital outlay budget ($42,900) for vehicles, miscellaneous equipment and plant materials. Discussion followed on the cause for increase, in-house workers, certified applicator, limitation on reserve fund, specific areas: Eucalyptus, Young Home, Elizabeth Davis Park, median islands, active areas and zones; and, accounts and assessments. City Attorney Carvalho reminded Council that the information regarding accounts and assessments was presented, with the Engineer's Report, one or two meetings ago. It was noted that the City Clerk had, on file, the complete Engineer's Report comprised of 40 pages. MuniFinancial's representative informed that the assessment role itself was a calculation and that what was being approved tonight was the Engineer's Report, the method of apportionment that remained unchanged through the years and actual assessment amounts, the rate for each zone. He said the methodology and the rate determined each parcel's individual assessment, remain unchanged from last year. MOTION/VOTE: Absent the public's request for comment, motion/second by CM Sanders/Grimsby to terminate the public hearing carried upon unanimous vote. Motion/second by CM DeLaRosa/Sanders to approve and adopt a resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment for the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Fiscal Year 2000/20001, RESOLUTION NO. R-47-00, and approve and adopt a resolution amending and/or approving the annual Engineer's Report for the Colton Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Fiscal Year 2000/2001, RESOLUTION NO. R-48-00. Motion carried upon unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jinuny Babacos voiced concerns. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS: Comments, Inter -Governmental Agency reports, Information Session andAction Items: COMMENTS: District 2 - After meeting with Stater Bros. Representatives, CM DeLaRosa reported positive feedback on his request for funds for the crosswalk on Rancho. He said the School District would be installing a handicap ramp leading to the McKinley School. District 3 - CM Chastain commented on last Thursday's City Hall tour by Lincoln School's Pt and 2" Grade students (40). She thanked Blair Holm of the Library, the Police Department and Fire Department for their participation. She reported on a meeting, hosted by Supervisor Hansberger, covering the future truck and rail traffic through the Alameda Corridor. District 6 - As a member of the Risk Management Committee, CM Grimsby presented an update that included a savings of $85,000 for the City. He said there was an overflow fund of $1.4 City Council Mins June 20, 2000 3