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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page - 9 - May 4, 1998 would like to see more discussion regarding the use of Cable Television to get information on meetings, events, etc., out to the community. He further commented with concern that the results of the Finance Committee's recommendations were not taken back to the Technology Committee. Council Member Glaze assured Vice Mayor Loeffler that the Finance Committee took those issues to heart. He noted that the bulk of money would be for cameras, and they are addressing the ability to go out to the events and video tape them for viewing on Cable TV. He noted that it is their desire, through what is budgeted, to work with the schools, colleges, and community to involve them in televising events and meetings. It is the Committee's desire to put the community first and televising of Council Meetings second. Council Member Young clarified the media person's role, as recommended. She also expressed concern that clerical support is expected to be absorbed through existing staffing. She suggested grant funding be sought for media needs. Council discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of contracting the Public Information Officer (PIO)/Marketing Specialist position out; staff noted that, for that person to be very knowledgeable about the organization, it would be more beneficial to have that person be a part of staff as a contractor and not an outside agency. It was also expressed by the Council that the PIO position somehow be a part of the website planning team. Council also briefly discussed State surplus funds and the City General Plan Update process. In conclusion it was requested that the Finance Committee do monitoring of the budget throughout the year, noting the importance of tracking the budget as it relates to the vision of the Council. Vice Mayor Loeffler indicated to staff that he was not getting copies of the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletins and staff responded that they will check into how they are being dispersed. The following Motion was then introduced: - Minute Order No. 98-30, Matter of Approval of Budget Strategies, Fiscal Year 1998-99 (accepts budget strategies, as established by the City Council Finance Committee, for preparation of the budget for Fiscal Year 1998-99). (1051) The City Council approved the Budget Strategies, Fiscal Year 1998-99. M/S/C 6alvan and Lothrop. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0