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requested for an outline, department by department, as to why Maintenance and Operations is on the increase, by 100%. Request was also made for a listing of employees who have City vehicles assigned to them and an indication if they receive a car allowance, as well as listing everyone who has the car allowance, by position. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Community Development Director David Zamora commented on the proposed transfer of the Code Enforcement Unit to the Police Department and outlined plans for the amendment of the General Plan. He presented a brief outline of the process, to include citizen participation, and he stated that the Housing Element would be completed by June 2000. Quarterly reports were requested on the progress of CDBG projects throughout the City. On inquiry to the increase to Professional Services for FY 1999- 2000, City Manager Garcia explained that the cost was related to the update of the General Plan and consultant fees. Discussion had on the sign ordinance and the weekend signs and how citations are issued. On the permitting process, there was a request that an outline be submitted with a target date for a one-stop process. Further, there was request for a forecast for the General Plan, a forecast for the Circulation Plan; review, prioritize and show impact to the community of planning ordinances that are outdated, along with a plan of action for these ordinances. Director Zamora responded to questions regarding the proposed position of building inspector. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Chief Crowe reviewed the Police Department's goals and achievement standards. Police Chief Crowe was commended for the significant decrease in crime, since 1996-97, during his term in office. ADJOURNMENT: On motion/second by CM Sanders/Grimsby, and carried, at 9:41 P. M., Mayor Gaytan declared the meeting adjourned to take up the balance of the budget on Tuesday, May 25 1999. TERESA S. DELG O Deputy City Clerk C.C. Adj. Reg. Mtg. May 11, 1999 4