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ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 30, 1991 In accordance with notice duly and legally given, an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Gonzales presiding. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present were Roman, Cisneros, Rehrer, Lofy, and Mayor Gonzales. Also present were City Manager Stratton, Finance Director Acevedo and City Clerk Ramos. BUDGET: City Manager Stratton updated the Council on the General Fund. The beginning fund balances are estimated at a $1.6 million deficit. The estimated revenues are $15.2 million, the proposed budget for 1991- 92 is $17.7 million and $451,000 owed to the Parks Capital Projects. This leaves a $2.9 million deficit. Staff is recommending a loan from the Sewer Development fund of $2.5 million, leaving a deficit of $471,000 to be funded for a balanced budget. City Manager Stratton reported the Council has before them several recommendations to consider for balancing the budget and perhaps the Council can discuss making up the shortfall at the October 22nd Council meeting. Councilmember Cisneros asked for clarification on the status of the Sewer Fund. City Manager Stratton responded the Sewer Operational Fund has a deficit of $1.5 million; however, the Sewer Development Fund has $4.8 million. It is proposed that the General Fund would borrow $2.5 million and the Sewer Operational would borrow $1.5 million. Councilmember Roman inquired about the furlough option. City Manager Stratton stated if general fund city employees are furloughed in lieu of layoff, it would be for one day per month for nine months and the savings would be $483,600. PUBLIC WORKS City Manager Stratton stated the Administration and Engineering portions of the Public Works budget have no new staff, temporary salaries have been eliminated and minimal overtime will be by comp time rather than actual overtime pay. The professional services was cut from a requested $190,000 to $90,000. Public Works Director John Hutton stated that after several reviews he is in agreement with this portion of the budget. City Manager Stratton stated the Street Maintenance Operations is a 1 SEP 3 0 199t