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MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Housing Finance Corporation, San Leandro Parking Authority, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 20, 2005 hired but would not be available for duty until the following year. Mr. Jermanis indicated that staff would try to identify funding for the new officers through savings or other means and would try to maintain the fire service staffing level as well. The City will be counting heavily on the approval of the Business License Tax. Mr. Jermanis stated that, programmatically, we have not been able to restore services within the budget. However, as the Council has made it clear that public safety is a high priority, staff will begin the process of adding police officers to the workforce. Councilmember Starosciak asked for clarification regarding whether the Cherry Festival and library hours are back in the budget. Mr. J ermanis stated that they are not programmed in the budget, but it is staffs intention to try to restore those services as soon as possible. Mr. J ermanis noted that it needs to be made clear to the public that this budget represents a much reduced level of services while providing funding for basic, core services. Councilmember Starosciak asked for clarification on the total General Fund expenditures. Mr. Jermanis clarified that, while General Fund operating expenditures is $70.5 million, the Council is being asked to appropriate $71 million, which would include interfund transfers and a draw down of reserves. Mr. Baloca indicated that $300,000 would be used to fund the fire company for the balance of the 2005-06 fiscal year, and $100,000 would be added back to the Davis Street program. Councilmember Starosciak indicated that she would like to vote separately on the first resolution. Councilmember Santos stated that he is hopeful that when the audit on the self- insurance program is complete, additional funds can be found to accelerate the restoration of police officer staffing to the minimum acceptable level. He asked how long it would take to select an auditor and how long the audit would take. Assistant City Manager Steve Hollister indicated that the agreement for audit services should be awarded by September, and the audit should be completed about 60 days after the City's books are closed out for the year. Mayor Young expressed concerns about local streets and roads and asked if the State funding from Proposition 42 has been budgeted. Mr. Joseph replied that it is not included in the budget. Mr. Jermanis estimated that the City would receive about $.5 million from Prop 42. Mayor Young suggested that the City can account for the funding during its mid-year adjustment. Mr. Jermanis indicated that it can be done on a quarterly basis through the Finance Committee. When the City receives confirmation on the amount of funding and when it will be received, staff can bring a budget amendment to the Council. She indicated that the City may also receive a portion of the federal funds it requested for dredging. Mayor Young asked about the 2 new recruits entering the academy in the fall. Mr. J ermanis noted that the positions have not been funded for the upcoming fiscal year, but