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Director Acevedo stated the training and travel accounts have been cut quite a bit; therefore, he personally will be doing some of the required training. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT City Manager Stratton said the CDBG and AQMD Budgets will not be reviewed. Council has previously approved the CDBG Budget and the Rent Stablization Budget is self-funded by fees. The AQMD Budget has been revised because the City is not reaching its goals quickly enough by paying incentives. City Manager Stratton stated the city is currently working on modified work schedules, employees will be off alternative Fridays and Mondays, but the City will not go dark. City Manager Stratton stated she did not feel the alternative work schedule program will fly if it is voluntary only; therefore staff is currently in the Meet and Confer process and then the program will be implemented on a three-month trial basis. Community Development Director Aguilera stated staff is currently looking at other incentive ideas, such as, reserved parking for those who car pool. Director Aguilera stated he would like to add monies into the Uniform Account, there is currently $180.00 in the account, this will buy one uniform for each of the three code enforcement people. He is requesting sufficient money for two uniforms each. Director Aguilera said the amount shown as property rental is contingent on the Redevelopment Agency purchasing the building. If the Agency does not purchase the building, the account will have to be increased. Director Aguilera reported Mr. Jerome Washington, Collections Officer has submitted a letter requesting a computer to be able to do his job more efficiently. Director Aguilera stated Mr. Washington has brought in revenue not previously collected of $46,000 from the Patriot Inn, $10,000 from Refuse Haulers and has licensed several businesses, bringing the total to approximately $600,000. A computer will cost $3,700 and he will certainly bring sufficient additional revenue to offset this. Director Aguilera requested, in the name of fair play, that his salary be adjusted to be equal to the other Department Directors. Director Aguilera outlined the various divisions and programs under his direction. Director Aguilera stated the Community Development Department is the only General Fund Department that pays for itself. Director Aguilera said he realizes the budget is strained; however, he would like to propose that if his Department brings in revenue over and above that projected in the budget, that the Council would approve his request. The Council requested that Director Aguilera submit his request in writing for consideration. Councilmember Lofy requested that staff look at what it would take for the Planning Commission to attend one conference per year. Discussion followed on the Planning Commission stipend. Staff was asked to look at a once a month flat fee, regardless of the number of meetings held. 3 SEP 1 9 1,991