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ABSTAIN: Pulido (1) ABSENT: None (0) Placed on first reading at the June 20, 2017 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 5-1 (Martinez dissented and Tinajero absent). Published in the Orange County Reporter on June 23, 2017. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, opposed to budget as proposed; noted that she has requested forensic audit in the past but only reserves audit received; concerned with comingling of general and enterprise funds; salary increases; and use of one-time funds to balance FY17-18 City Budget; supports addition of Youth Coordinator position and tree maintenance program. Councilmember Solorio, proposed establishing a Revenue/Fiscal Commission; noted that use of one-time funds needed due to cancellation of ICE Contract; request that each recommended action be voted separately; possible Ad Hoc committee to review universal representation, prioritization, and analyze how other cities such as Los Angeles and State of California are handling program. Councilmember Sarmiento, noted that universal representation funds may be augmented through grant funds; also, proposed police oversight board would be vested in revieiwing recent allegations over past several weeks. Councilmember Villegas, expressed support for all City employees. Councilmember Tinajero, acknowleged sacrifices made in the past; had equal raise than POA in the past; asked if City negotatied with Arthur Sharpe and if so funding; supports allocations of universal representation and if Ad Hoc Committee established wish to Chair; also, in favor of allocating $300,000 for special election on revenue bond. Councilmember Benavides, valid question to consider revenue bond; clairied that Vera Institute has grant funds available if universal reprsentation funds approved by the City Council; would reconsider budget approval if universal represenation item not approved. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JULY 5, 2017