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86 Hermosa Cemetery Council discussed the leasing of the cemetery with Mayor Gonzales indicating support for leasing thus, relieving the City of the deficit, and Councilman Rehrer indicating opposition to leasing, stating he felt this enterprise ac- count could become self sufficient. Water Quality Control Plant Council discussed the leasing proposal for the Water Quality Control Plant. City Manager Calabrese reported that the plant was not in a deficit, however, the City, by opting to lease, could -retain the same type of service to the citizens at a cost savings of $100,000 annually. Mayor Gonzales favored leasing of the plant; Councilman Rehrer opposed leasing. Proposed Alternatives A & B Council discussed Alternatives A & B submitted by Staff at the Adjourned Meet- ing of June 13, 1978. Councilwoman Cisneros stated that in her opinion Alternative A was too drastic and she could not fully support Alternative B. City Manager Calabrese stressed that in either case the monetary sum of $400,000 was involved, the $400,000 being the amount which the City will lose in tax revenue as a result of Proposition 13. Mr. Calabrese stressed to the Council Members that Alternative A can be expanded to a possible ten alternatives, all of which will necessitate the need for cuts in services and lay-offs of per- sonnel; it is all dependent on the Council's desires and direction. Councilman Rehrer stated he would like the Council to review the budget depart- ment by department and wanted to know why the Council members did not receive copies of departments requests and justification. City Manager Calabrese responded that the requests and justifications are those previous to the passage.of Proposition 13, the budget now before the Council is a minimal operational budget with no capital items. Mr. Calabrese explained an exception to the "no capital items" in the Electric Department for the purpose of replacing the cab and chassis to Truck #260. Mayor Gonzales stated he was for adopting the budget as presented with Alterna- tive B. with the addition of $150.00 vehicle allowance for certain departments having justification. Councilman Rehrer stated he would be opposed to Mayor Gonzales' proposal. Mayor Gonzales asked to hear from each of the departments. The following Department Heads commented on their budgets and discussions with the City Manager on the same: Community Services Director Young, Chief of Police Elliott, Planning Director Gonzales, Recreation Director Lofy, Fire Chief Teague, City Librarian Hornburg, Acting Electric Utility Director Drews, and Building & Safety Director Twiss. Chamber of Commerce Manager Frank Rebollo addressed the Council for reconsidera- tion of their budget request. RECESS The City Council recessed for five minutes at 6:30 p. m. Cemetery Mr. Newton House addressed the Council regarding the leasing proposal made by Mr. John D. Flanagan of Harbor Lawn Memorial Park, stating that as indicated in the letter before them, the long range plan of the corporation would be to build and operate a Mortuary on the cemetery grounds. Council did.not have any questions for Mr. House. JUN 19 1978