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2y3 Item 28. Council consensus was to delete $400 from the $800 request for attendance at the League Labor Relations Conference. Discussion was held on Account 30, Office Supplies and Postage. Councilman Rehrer pointed out that $85 could be deleted for the printing of Education Reimbursement Forms as the program has been deleted. Council consensus was to leave the $85 for Tuition Reimbursement Forms in the budget in hopes that the Program can be rebudgeted at a later meeting. In regards to Account 34, Legal Printing, Mayor Beltran asked if the City still paid for transportation expenses of applicants when it recruits for its top level positions in the Trade Magazines? The City Manager said no. Discussion followed on costs of pre-employment physicals. Mayor Beltran proposed that $6,600 for Employee Relations be deleted from Account 35. Discussion followed on the need of a Professional to guide the Council and the Meet and Confer Team during negotiations. On Council consensus Account 35 was left at $12,600 with a "look at again" stipulation. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to tentatively approve the City Manager -Personnel Budget 01-1203. Unanimous vote. BUDGET: (Preliminary) Insurance City Manager Huffaker introduced the Insurance Budget stating that the City of Colton has been cancelled by our Insurance Carrier, Firemans' Fund and that Firemans' Fund has cancelled all of its municipalities. Mr. Huffaker said Mr. Randy Johnsen is in the process of accepting proposals for this and looking at self-insurance as an alternative. Mr. Huffaker informed the Council that Account 35, Professional Services, shows $4,500 which is for the purpose of obtaining a fire on Risk Management. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes to tentatively approve the Insurance Budget 01-1215. Unanimous vote. BUDGET: (Preliminary) Library City Manager Huffaker introduced the Library Budget, stating that one Library Assistant I Position has been temporarily reclassified to Library Clerk. Mr. Huffaker added that the Librarian has requested upgrading of the Library Clerks' salaries and that the Library Board has passed approval of this budget. Mayor Beltran asked City Librarian Hornburg if the Library Board has taken a look at joining the County System. Mr. Beltran said at one time the Board did not want to give up local control. Miss Hornburg replied this is still the Board's feeling on the subject. Mayor Beltran asked if the City could monetarily save by going with the County. Miss Hornburg said the savings would be $77,000, however, in turn with a joint powers agreement the City would lose ownership of current Library materials, lose the professional staff, lose hours, and lose control on policies, etc. Mayor Beltran stated he and the Council would appreciate an update study on the Library relative to joining the County Service. Mayor Beltran stated he intended to have the Council meet for a Goal Setting Workshop after the budget sessions. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to tentatively approve the Library Budget 07-8001. Unanimous vote. BUDGET: (Preliminary) Building & Safety City Manager Huffaker introduced the Building & Safety Budget saying the budget reflects the cost of .375 of a Secretary and a $100 Capital Outlay Item. Mr. Huffaker called the Councils attention to Account 20, Personal Services Credits - Total Fringe Benefits, saying that in the past these costs have been charged to the using departments, however, presently we don't know where these charges are to be made. Mr. Huffaker reported that in Accounts 21, Vehicle Operating Expense, and 22, Vehicle Depreciation, these amounts can be decreased to $940 for Account 21, and $500 for Account 22. Mr. Huffaker said this is due to the conversion of one of the building vehicles into a pool car. City Manager said the Building Inspector will be receiving a Vehicle Allowance rather than purchasing a City Vehicle. Councilman Rehrer said he has noted that the City has City -owned property, i.e. radios, in private property (cars) and would like to know how the City property is covered if the private car is broken into and the City property is damaged or stolen. City Manager Huffaker replied the Employees' private insurance covers this. Council asked about Account 35, Professional Services. Staff replied the $5,000 is an estimated amount that is reimburseable. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, to tentatively approve the Building & Safety Budget. Unanimous vote. JUN 31976