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2` 2 <br />P "J <br />It was indicated by Council that there would be some inequities <br />in that heavier users, such as commercial and industrial, would <br />be overburdened to the City's detriment, and a preferable alternative <br />might be to increase the property tax rate. In the discussion, it <br />was also felt that reduction in the cost of government was essential. <br />The effect of a rate increase converted into dollars for a typical <br />home was also covered, against that of imposition of utility user <br />tax., as index of impact on the property owner, and it was the <br />consensus that the utility tax would be undesirable at this time. <br />Councilman Arnett moved to delete from the budget provisions for <br />revenue from a utilities user tax, seconded by Councilman Weymouth, <br />and carried, Councilman Keckley abstaining because he felt he lacked <br />full information on subject at this time. <br />Councilman Keckley moved to approve recommended increase in the <br />Transient Occupancy Tax from 4% to 5%; increase in the overtime <br />parking fine from $1 to $2, and increase from $2 to $5 in the <br />overnight parking bail, seconded by Councilman Petersen. It <br />was noted that overtime parking bail already is $2, and that <br />Redwood City was the only city in the Southern District retaining <br />the $1 fee, and Auditor -Accountant indicated $18,000 added annual <br />revenue could be realized from this increase. <br />It was also recommended, in view of recent request, that a, review <br />be made of parking meter timers, and there is indication such a <br />recommendation will be forthcoming from the Chamber of Commerce. <br />Relative to the increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel - <br />motel), Auditor -Accountant estimated additional revenue in that <br />fund next year of between $3,000 and $4,000. Motion carried. <br />Council discussion held at this point whether to consider the major <br />issues affecting the Budget concerning items such as Sales Tax <br />distribution and further Civic Center planning decisions. After <br />further discussing the matter, Council continued with review of <br />the Budget by Department. <br />City Council (City Manager) <br />It was noted by Auditor typographical error occurred in footnote <br />of Council's budget listing amount of allowance for all Council <br />members' attendance at National League of Cities Convention, <br />