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funds for conducting tests for contaminated materials, miscellaneous street lighting, retrofitting of old historical lights for downtown. Utility Expense includes ballfield lighting and traffic signals. Capital Outlay includes a truck for the line crew and replacement of older pickups, radio equipment to locate meter readers for field assistance. Miscellaneous Equipment provides for a meter testing board. Discussion was held on personnel appointments. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to tentatively approve the Electric Utility budget. Capital Improvements - City Manager Benest reviewed the Capital Improvements budget stating each item is in compliance with the General Plan. Assistance City Manager Keane reported that each Board and Commission reviewed their respective portions. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros to tentatively approve the Capital Outlay budget. Unanimous vote. Water Utility - City Manager Benest stated this budget provides for one Water Supervisor for field crew and meter crew supervision, one Maintenance Worker I to handle the two new water districts, and one Water Utility Plans Examiner. The Plans Examiner will be a contract position and be paid by fees charged to developers. Council Members discussed their concern that perhaps the City is not providing sufficient entry level working positions and that too many supervisory positions have been provided. City Manager Benest replied that the supervisory positions are working positions and that where the City does not have the manpower, it will have to become more productive to meet the service demands. Councilwoman Cisneros brought up her concern with Standby Procedures. Councilwoman Cisneros related an incident that occurred over the week end. City Manager Benest stated the procedure will be looked at and a report will be made to the City Council. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, to tentatively approve the Water Utility Budget. Unanimous vote. Police - Mayor Gonzales stated he would like to address the request made by Jon Zane for an additional Animal Control Officer. Ms. Keane stated if Council desired to add an additional person, the License Checker could be deleted and the additional monies taken from the Council Contingency Fund. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Gonzales adjourned the Meeting at 7:43 p. m., to meet for an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 1988, at 5:30 p. m. HELEN A. RAMOS, CMC City Clerk 3