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been provided. Council Member Garcia stated she is not opposed to the celebration, however, in that spirit the Council should take a look closer to home. Council Member Garcia stated the interior of City Hall, in particular the foyer, really needs upgrading. Councilwoman Garcia suggested the motion to amended to include upgrading of the foyer. Council consensus was that this could be considered separately. Councilman Rehrer said he agreed the City Council needs to know how the money is to be spent, however, the Committee has only met once a does not yet`have a budget put together. Mayor Huntoon called for the vote. Motion carried. Councilwoman g. Garcia voting NO. REVENUE VS. EXPENDITURES: Councilwoman Garcia asked where is this money coming from that we are adding to the budget with all these approvals. City Manager Edwards reported the City is solvent and in good financial condition. Mr. Edwards stated the City finished the 1985-86 Fiscal Year with a surplus that was carried over to this budget as reserve funds; this current budget reflects a 2.8 million increase. The preliminary budget reflects more expenditures than revenues, but the City still has provided for adequate reserves. Councilwoman Garcia stated the Council cannot continue to budget for more than the anticipated revenue. Councilwoman Cisneros added the Council must take a hard look at what positions are really needed and where we can get by for another year. PRRgnWWVT. Intermediate Typist Clerk - Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, not to add the full time position. Unanimous vote." FINANCE: Account Clerk I - Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Council Member Rios, to add the position of Account Clerk I to the Utility Billing Division. Unanimous vote. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mayor Huntoon stated the next item for consideration is the Chamber of Commerce request for an additional $20,000. Mr. Dick Dawson, Chamber Manager, stated plans are to hire an additional staff person to free him up to do more of the outside contact work. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Rios, to approve an additional $10,000 for the Chamber of Commerce. Unanimous vote. POLICE: CAL -ID - Chief Connolly stated this was a State Program involving five surrounding counties that provides an excellent fingerprint identification tool. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, to approve $17,390 for the CAL -ID Program. Unanimous vote. Patrol Police Officers - Chief Connolly stated there is a vital need for more police officers and pointed out in the manpower study given to the City Council a year ago.