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He summarized that the City must either cut expenditures or raise revenues, but <br />because the Council sub - committee on revenue sees no possible revenues at this <br />time, expenditure cuts are necessary to close the gap. The Governor is expected <br />to deliver an update of the State budget that will give an idea of the revenues and <br />proposal, but the budget is not approved until two thirds of the Legislature passes <br />it. He further explained that the local initiative is a measure that has qualified for <br />the November ballot, does not raise taxes, does not give cities and counties back <br />monies that the State has already taken but does prevent the State from taking <br />any more money. The third area to consider is Workers Compensation and the <br />City's budget was increased by slightly less than $1 million just to cover costs. The <br />State has passed some recent legislation that will not really help with the City's <br />primary cases in the Police and Fire Departments. <br />He stated that fairly substantial expenditure cuts will be recommended in June <br />which are in the area of $5 million. <br />Recommendation: <br />Information only — no action needed. <br />10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br />A. Legislation (information only) - This sub - section involves possible discussion of <br />City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities <br />Priority Focus Bulletin No. 17 -2004. Council may direct staff to act on positions <br />taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in <br />City Clerk's Department.) <br />B. Vice Mayor Pierce — stated that she, along with Council Members Howard and <br />Pierce, and City Manager Everett would be attending the Legislative Action Days <br />on May 12 in Sacramento to communicate the local budget situation and seek <br />collaboration. <br />C. Mayor Ira — stated that an additional joint study session on the Courthouse Design <br />Concept is scheduled for July 12 and he requested that the first Budget Study <br />Session be scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. on June 21. By consensus, Council <br />agreed to the meeting time. <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY <br />MEETING MINUTES <br />MAY 10, 2004 <br />PAGE 10 <br />MINUTES Book No. 60 <br />Page No. 216 <br />