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'y Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting July 31, 2000 Page 4 indicating there is not enough time to debate and discuss putting together a new community committee. He said he disagrees with having employees or department heads on the Committee, stressing that he feels it should only be members of the community who will have to live with the cuts when made. Discussion ensued regarding how many Committee meetings might be held and that the general public be invited to attend these meetings. It was also suggested a Public Hearing be held at the first City Council Meeting in October, as a new Budget will need to be adopted by October 16,2000. The Mayor indicated the City Council should take action to suspend the activity of the GPAC until this work is done. The City Council concurred. The Mayor also requested that other City Council Members E-mail any additional potential Committee members to her by August 11. Additionally, the Mayor requested that the City Council consider suspending moving forward with a two-year budget and delaying implementation for at least one year. Council Member Lothrop suggested that staff should keep track of what the estimated time and costs are to review this additional budget. Vice Mayor Glaze said he would like a list of the projects that will be put on hold and/or delayed. The City Manager remarked that the City is currently in a "holding" pattern for the time being. New hires and lor recruitments will be put on hold. In conclusion, the Mayor indicated the City Council has not addressed the issue of what we as a community can do to advocate a position of opposition to the Repeal of the Real Property Transfer Tax Measure. She said anyone interested in opposing this Measure should contact her at home. She stressed the City may "educate" the public about the Measure but cannot "advocate." The following Motions were then introduced: Minute Order 2000-39. Council consensus was reached to suspend the work of the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and to have their charge be to identify how to implement the policy set by the City Council regarding the allocation of revenue monies. (1051/1055/1170) Minute Order 2000-40. Council consensus was to suspend moving forward with a two-year budget for at least one year. (1051)