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41-1 Mr. Huffaker said he believes up dated remodeling cost estimates would be available in about two weeks. Council stated that it would be interested in looking at the remodeling costs for budget study and in particular those things that can be done for the handicapped. Mayor Beltran reported on a meeting held with County representatives regarding the feasibility of the Justice Court expanding its facilities at the Civic Center Complex. Mayor Beltran stated he had informed the Countyper- sonnel he met with, that the City of Colton is the only City in the County of San Bernardino that does not have a County building within its City limits. Discussion followed on County Library Service versus City Library Service. Mayor Beltran stated he personally felt that the City should not retain under its control anything that created a deficit and has to be subsidized. Councilman Rehrer commented on changes in the administration and employee structure of the City that might aid various deficits. BUDGET: Revenue Sharing Mr. Huffaker said the key issue is the discussion on the possible uses of Revenue Sharing. Mr. Huffaker said Staff will need some guidance on the use of Revenue Sharing monies, in terms of final budget preparation. City Manager Huffaker said in the past, Council's direction has been to use Revenue Sharing for Capital Improvement Projects and not in programs, this year, we are going to be faced with a problem. Mr. Huffaker asked the Council if they wanted to continue in the same direction for use of Revenue Sharing or does the Council want to think in terms of putting Revenue Sharing into on-going programs? Mr. Huffaker stated Staff definitely needs some direction, particularly in rela-tion to items 7 and 8 on tonights agenda. (7. Landscaping, furnishing and operation of new MultiPurpose Center. 8. Landscaping, furnishing and operation of new Community Center) Mayor Beltran felt that more study was going to be needed on Revenue Sharing as it relates to items 7 and 8. Mr. Huffaker said if the Council decides to continue the existing Revenue Sharing policy and carrying on and maintain the new programs as a result of items 7 and 8, funds existing funds will have to be severely 8;tr(�chted and this may be an 'impossibility. Mayor Beltran stated he felt a shift of Revenue Sharing from Capital Improvements to Community Centers would need to be made, but at the same time, he would like to see how we will be able to displace our people. The Mayor said, for instance, where is the Recreation Director going to be housed, is the County going to continue with the operation of the Multi -Purpose Center as it exists now, where is the Community Development Coordinator going to be housed, can these people play dual roles? The Mayor then said, if the Council can come up with answers to these questions, then it can better look at item 9, City Hall Expansion. City Manager Huffaker reported the Environmental Assessments Reports for both centers were prepared by the Planning Department. Mr. Huffaker also reported on possible IMA Funds and participating as employer for the School District under the CETA Program. Mr. Huffaker said in addition to the problem of staffing the centers, the centers will need to be furnished and also landscaped. The City Manager said the land-scaping can be paid out of the Housing Community Development Act, however, it is not now included in our application, but the application could be amended to include landscaping. Discussion followed on various ways of furnishing tht-A centers. Mr. Gary Mitchell,, Planning Associate reported that the architect will most likely be supplying the City with a color theme for the centers. Mr. Huffaker reported the City has received $55,000 in Antirecessionary monies, and will receive about $85,000 this year, however, these monies are for one time projects or programs and the guidelines for allowable expenditures of these funds are not yet clear. Mr. Huffaker said the Council will have to hold a hearing on these funds, as well as, on Revenue Sharing. Discussion of the pool operation followed. City Manager Huffaker asked if the Council would be opposed to using Revenue Sharing in the General Fund in normal operation of the City, or would it rather not, but if that is alternative then this would be considered? Mayor Beltran reported that the County of San Bernardino is unique in that it is possibily the only County who does not share its Revenue Sharing monety with its cities. The Mayor said, the County's past policy has been not to expend any of its Revenue Sharing monies on Social Services and further, he does not know of any City who has ever approached the County with regards to the County sharings its Revenue Sharing money. Mayor Beltran suggested the City of Colton could very well request that the County allocate a portion of County Revenue Sharing for use at our community centers. On Council consensus the Mayor was authorized to petition the County Board of Supervisors for a portion of Revenue Sharing allocated to San Bernardino County for use at the Community Centers. The following consensus was reached by the City Council: Furnishings at both Centers - 1. Petition the local service clubs for contributions, supplement this with Revenue Sharing. 2. Use Revenue Sharing. Landscaping - 1. Review construction bids for possible cost savings ability to use portion of contingency funds. 2. Look at amendment of 3rd Year Housing Plan Application. 3. Use of Revenue Sharing. Councilman Gonzales was opposed to amending the 3rd year Housing Application. Discussion followed. Mayor Beltran stated he did not concur with the manning of the Multi -Purpose Center as submitted in the proposal. CIVIC CENTER: City Manager Huffaker reported there has been some City Hall expansion and there will continue to be some, most likely in the area around Engineering/Community Services. EXECUTIVE SFSSTnN- Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:25 p.m. on request of City Manager Huffaker to discuss personnel. The City Council reconvened at 10:44 p.m., all members present.