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PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing to consider the City's Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget and related matters Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on May 25 and June 1.2007 Continued from the June 4, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0 No written communication Art Pedroza, Laura Morfin, Dr. Ana Jimenez, and Silvia Hernandez spoke in opposition to the expenses in the proposed budget for the Bowers Museum and/or the Chamber of Commerce; Stanley Fiala spoke in support of funding for the Bowers Museum. The following speakers spoke in support of additional funding for youth programs in the City: Alex Flores, Juanito Flores, Lupe Garcia, Leticia Vargas, Donna Smith, and Mario Guerrero. Stephanie Rosas expressed the need for increased funding for road repairs; Virginia Avila stressed the need for more funding for parks; Gary Boatwright stated that too much money was allocated for the police budget. Lisann Martinez listed concerns relative to the proposed budget Public Hearing was closed. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez stressed the importance of investing in the City's youth and suggested that the Budget be amended to include the following Changes: • Youth Employment -addition of $600,000 • Recreation (Summer Youth Sports Camps) -addition of $150,000 Neighborhood Development (Community Art Murals) -addition of $50,000 • Bookmobile and Reading Program - (expansion of the Bookmobile and reading program) Council discussion continued. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez introduced a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bustamante, to approve the budget as amended to include the changes listed below (motion identified as Exhibit A) with the savings realized from these changes to be designated for unfunded retirement/pension obligations: Exhibit A Workforce Changes (Additions Section, Budget Discussion Book pp. 16- 17) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 217 JUNE 18, 2007