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Mayor Pulido, asked for clarification of total funding allocation and number of potential hires; rainy day funds of $4 million and surplus of about $2 million could be used. City Manager Cavazos, department is authorized to fund 373 officers; need to have policy direction on economic uncertainly funds. Police Chief Rojas, department working at capacity to hire authorized number of officers. Mayor Pulido, does not like trend and need to find ways to address issue Councilmember Benavides, agreed with comments and reflected on efforts to hire; asked if department able to hire as authorized. Police Chief Rojas, noted that no other agency in Orange County proposing to use marketing company to promote hiring. Mayor Pulido, proposed substitute motion to continue matter for 2 weeks to allocate additional funding. City Manager Cavazos, said that there was no need for a continuance since $2 million in surplus or use economic uncertainly funds. Councilmember Martinez, noted that economic uncertainly fund policy include triggers; will not support. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, clarified that reserves are 20% of general fund which is separate and restricted. City Manager Cavazos, had recommended use of economic uncertainty fund; reserves not recommended. Mayor Pulido, suggested that surplus of approximately $2 million be used. Councilmember Tinajero, indicated that data needed for City Council to consider; educated decisions. Councilmember Reyna, important to have balance - enforcement and youth programs; violence result of non-profit and other cuts; does not support use of reserve funds. Councilmember Amezcua, does not support the use of economic uncertainty funds; asked if sustainable if use surplus funds. City Manager Cavazos, best time to save is when you have money; have projected surplus of $1.5 to $2 million. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JUNE 21, 2016