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✓ Discussion Item 2 - Council Offices Expansion ✓ Discussion Item 3 — La Cadena Multi -Purpose Park Discussion points were presented by council and City Engineer Jakher provided clarification with the assistance of other staff members, i.e. Finance Director de Alwis. Public Works City Engineer Jakher presented the Public Works budget. The main focus of his presentation centered on the reorganization of the divisions within the Public Works department. City Clerk Carolina Padilla, City Clerk, presented the City Clerk budget. The goals and action items were listed and she introduced the concept of a Voter Out -reach Program. The focus will be two pronged: (a) increase registration to vote; and (b) get the vote out. The goal will be to double the voter registration and voter turnout by 100% over a 5 year period. In 2007/2008 there will be four opportunities to gage any minor or significant change: November 6, 2007 (Countywide Election); February 5, 2008 (Presidential Primary Election); June 3, 2008 (Statewide Primary Election); and November 4, 2008 (Statewide General Election). 7:20 p.m. CM Suchil left the dais for the balance of the council meeting. Electric Utility General Manager Olko presented the Electric Utility budget. The focus of her presentation outlined the organization chart of the divisions within the electric utility department and significant positions that are vacant. General Manager Olko assured council the vacant positions will be filled as soon as possible. She concluded her presentation by outlining the Goals and Action items for FY 2007-2008. Discussion points were presented by council and General Manager Olko provided clarification. Points of interest centered on (a) how can the council assist in the area of public relations, visibility and input when meetings or conferences are held when it may affect the working relationships with outside electrical service providers; (b) maintenance and upgrades of electrical lines/cable both above ground and below ground; and the need for an Agua Mansa work plan. Water & Wastewater Utility Eric Fraser, WaterNVastewater Director, presented the Water & Wastewater Utility budget. The water budget is in a deficit mode and details were presented on the affected areas with the alternative solution that will require a revised rate structure. A rate study will be presented to council in the next several months. The last change was in 1998. The residents pay $.95 cents for 750 gallons where neighboring cities have a $2.00 scale range based on usage for the same amount of water. The survey will make recommendations and alternatives with council making the final decision. ADJOURNMENT: At 8:12 p.m. Mayor Chastain declared the Special Meeting adjourned. arolina R. Padilla, CMC City Clerk