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2 62 which will appear on a State-wide Ballot in the near future and, should this initia- tive pass, local governments will be limited in future budgets to the appropriations of the base year 1978-79, as adjusted by allowances for population increase and con- sumer index price increases. Mr. Helsley continued the City of Colton's budget appropriation for the base year was rather strict, as the City was limited by the amount of available funds, plus every effort was made to comply with the reduced government cost as mandated by Proposition 13. Mr. Helsley stated in order to prepare for the future, Staff recommends that contin- gency accounts be established in the several funds receiving money from taxes, state subventions and municipal services, and it is further recommended that appropria- tions be made prior to the end of the current fiscal year, June 30, 1979. Mr. Helsley said when the books are ready for closing, there could be adjustment and probably request for additional appropriations. Mr. Helsley concluded Council action is required to appropriate - the correct terminology rather than the word "transfer" - from Surplus to Contingency Reserve as follows: General Fund $600,000 Special Gas Tax Fund 3005000 Water Development Fund 1005000 Equipment Replacement Fund 4005000 Councilman Hayes moved that the City Council authorize Staff to appropriate from Surplus to Contingency Reserve prior to the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 19795 as outlined. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Helsley stated if the City Council had additional questions on this matter, or required additional information, he would be happy to supply it, however, it is im- portant that the Council act on this matter prior to the end of the fiscal year, which is June 30, 1979. Mr. Helsley said the reason for the urgency is that we do not know how the Gann Initiative will be interpreted. After additional discussion, moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Temby, that the City Council authorize Staff to appropriate from Surplus to Contingency Re- serve as outlined, prior to the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 1979. Vote was unanimous. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Ordinance No. 1565 Second Reading City Attorney Edwards introduced Ordinance No. 1565 for Second Reading, reading it as to number and title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1565 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLTON AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 964, Second Reading AS AMENDED, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN ZONE RECLASSIFICATIONS. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Temby, to waive further read- ing of Ordinance No. 1565. Vote was unanimous. Moved by Councilman Temby, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to adopt Ordinance No. 1565. Unanimous vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Boards & Commissions Utilities Commission Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Hayes, ratifying appointment of Mr. David Junker to the Utilities Commission. Vote was unanimous. Swimming Pool Mayor Pro -Tem Rehrer read in full a memorandum dated June 19, 1979, from Council- woman Cisneros regarding construction of the proposed swimming pool, which stated that due to problems the City Council had with the completion of the Community Centers and to avoid reoccurence of the same, she was recommending that the City's Building & Safety Director be designated as the official Staff person in charge of all phases of construction and the City contact person for the contractor and/or JUN 19 1979