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10 2Resident Advisory Committee of the San Bernardino County Housing Authority to hold dances on three consecutive Sundays, July 23, July 30, and August 6, 1978, from 7:00 to 9:00 p. m., in the Community Hall located at 772 Pine Street, Colton, for persons within the age group of 7 to 17 years. Mr. Calabrese advised the Chief of Police has approved the application. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve Dance Permit application requested by the Resident Advisory Committee of the San Bernardino County Housing Authority, as outlined by Staff. Unanimous vote. Charitable Organizations Mr. Calabrese read a letter dated July 20, 1978, from Lily. Reynosa, Treasurer of the San Salvador Teen Club, requesting permission to hold an aluminum can drive on Saturday, July 22, 1978, to raise money for a field trip. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, approving request of San Salvador Teen Club to conduct aluminum can drive on Saturday, July 22, 1978. Vote was unanimous. PArcnnnol Finance Director Mr. Calabrese introduced Mr. Eugene A. Helsley to the Council Members, recommending appointment as Director of Finance. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, ratifying appointment of Mr. Eugene A. Helsley to the position of Director of Finance for the City of Colton. Unanimous vote. Payments/Purchases City Manager Calabrese requested Council's direction and approval regarding payment of bills and items for purchase concerning various supplies for continued opera- tions of departments in the City. On Council consensus, this matter was deferred to the conclusion of the Budget Session this evening. Personnel Police Dept. Mr. Calabrese advised there is a vacancy in the Police Department, for the posi- tion of Police Officer, which was created prior to the City Council initiating the hiring freeze, and in order to maintain proper control and police protection, Staff would recommend filling the vacancy. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, approving and authorizing the hiring of one Police Officer to fill the existing vacancy. Unanimous vote. BUDGET REVIEW City Manager - 1201 Councilwoman Cisneros asked what cuts have been made in the City Manager's Budget. City Manager Calabrese reviewed the proposed budget for his department, outlining the deletions made in the various accounts. Councilwoman Cisneros recommended cutting $1,000. from Account No. 1201-21, Vehicle Operating Expense. Mayor Gonzales stressed it is the responsibility of the City Council to save money for the City, whenever and wherever possible; the City Manager makes recommendations to the City Council for their final approval and action. Councilwoman Cisneros asked if the position of Assistant to the City Manager was reflected in the budget. Mr. Calabrese answered yes, it is. Councilwoman Cisneros recommended that the salary and position of Assistant to the City Manager be deleted from the budget. J U L 2 0 1978