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Williams continued in order to meet legal time schedules for publication of a public hearing before Joint Session with the City Council and Redevelopment Agency it is necessary to publish the notice once a week for four weeks beginning this Thursday. Mr. Williams informed the Council that July 21 has been proposed as the hearing date at which time first reading of an adopting ordinance will be considered, second reading of the ordinance would be scheduled for July 28. Councilman Rehrer asked for clarification of the 1913-15 Act and the commitments of funds the City would be making. Mr. Williams reported that with the proposed 1915 Act the Agency will not become involved in acquisition of land to sell, therefore the City will not be obligated to make interest payments on any bonds. Further discussion followed on method of financing improvements, the improvements being street improvements to Washington, Cooley Lane and Mt. Vernon, as well as, undergrounding of utilities. On Council consensus, authorization to proceed with legal advertisement of Redevelopment Agency Cooley Ranch Area as Project 4 was approved. PARKS: Fleming City Manager Huffaker reported that Council had, at their last regular meeting referred two requests for use of Fleming Park to Staff for proper review by the Council of Churches. Mr. Huffaker informed the Council that Reverend B. Johnson on behalf of the Council of Churches had replied to the two requests, one from the Royal Rangers and one from the Seventh Day Adventist Church, indicating no conflict with their organization. Mr. Huffaker reported that neither request would require use of Park Personnel. Mayor Huntoon stated a motion on the requests would be in order. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve the requests for use of Fleming Park. Vote was unanimous. BUDGET REVIEW: Mayor Huntoon stated he would like Council's input on the days and length of time for tonights and the rest of the budget meetings. On Council consensus it was decided that starting today, budget sessions would be held on consecutive evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m. each evening and ending at 9:30 p.m. until completion of review and adoption of the budget. BUDGET MESSAGE: City Manager Huffaker highlighted various areas of his 1975-76 budget message dated June 12 on Pages i and ii of the Preliminary Budget. City Manager Huffaker reported that it was his intent to follow the Table of Contents for budget review and that hopefully, this first nights review would carry through Page 62, Civil Defense. Councilwoman Spragins questioned the second to the last paragraph on Page i regarding the additional position recommended in Engineering and the positions recommended for deletion. City Manager Huffaker stated that these would be discussed in detail as those particular budgets are reviewed. Councilman Gonzales asked that a comparative report be prepared for the Council to coincide with budget review for Community Services in regards to costs involved for engineering on a Consultant basis versus an in-house Engineer. City Manager Huffaker replied a report would be submitted. Councilman Rehrer questioned the last paragraph on Page i stating that he felt a different reporting approach should be followed with regard to fuel cost adjustment in the purchase of electrical power from Edison Company for resale to our citizens. Councilman Rehrer said he would like clarification on the taxing on each fuel barrel we buy from Edison. Mr. McGuire, Finance Director, stated that he would seek a different method to report the fuel revenues and expenses for clarification purposes. City Manager Huffaker commented that Councilwoman Spragins had asked about repair of La Cadena. Drive and that he would like the rest of the Council to know that repair of La Cadena would begin within the next couple of weeks. Councilwoman Spragins inquired about the purchase of a new refuse vehicle, stating that she remembered the City had just purchased some last year. City Manager Huffaker replied that 3 refuse trucks were purchased last year, however, this vehicle had a roll -off body to be used for commercial accounts. ANALYSIS OF ESTIMATED FUND BALANCES! Finance Director McGuire began his report on Page 1 giving a comparison of 1974-75 vs. 1975-76 Available Fund Balances, Estimated Revenues, Estimated Expenses and Estimated Transfers Out. Council members asked questions regarding the Library, Sewer, Electric and Water Utility Accounts. Finance Director McGuire replied that depreciation of sewer lines, sewer plant, etc. are now being reported in these areas. Councilman Hayes inquired about Acount 898 on Page 4 - (Charges to Enterprise Funds). Mr. McGuire replied this was payment in lieu of property tax for accounts such as refuse, electric and sewer. Councilman Gonzales asked for a breakdown of investments and expenditures of interest revenue for this year and the prior year. Councilman Hayes asked for clarification of Account 720, Recreation Program Fees on Page 6. Mr. McGuire and City Manager Huffaker both replied that these fees have always existed, however, accounting for them in this manner makes for a better business transaction. City Manager Huffaker informed the Council that in 3\3% 2 11J7