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City Manager informed the Council that the Chamber of Commerce has requested an increase of $5,000 in their annual allocation from City; that the Centennial �m Committee has requested an increase of $2,500 in their Centennial Committee has requested an increase of $2,500 in their allocation. Since the Manager had recommended neither of these increases in the Budget submitted, both organizations have requested permission to appear before the Council to justify their requests. Councilman Keckley moved that the Council defer consideration of the Community Promotion Budget until the next Budget Study Meeting in order that these organi- zations may be heard, seconded by Councilman Bury. During the discussion that followed, Councilman Bury requested Staff to obtain information from the League of California Cities as to the trend in California relating to financial support by cities of their local Chambers of Commerce. (Memo 5/25/67) There was a brief discussion as to which areas of the City would be included in the Christmas decorations purchased with the proposed $4,000 Christmas decoration fund. City Manager stated that the central downtown core of the City was usually designated to receive these decorations. Councilman Hen- derson asked if the Junior Chamber of Commerce appropriation was related to the Chamber of Commerce, and was assured that the Junior Chamber of Commerce is an entirely separate organization and the appropriation goes directly to them. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-105) On motion by Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Keckley, and carried, the Elections Budget was approved. (MINUTE ORDER #67-106A) Councilman Granger moved to accept the Budget for the Retirement Fund, seconded by Councilman Petersen. On the question, Councilman Henderson stated that employees should be made aware of the cost of fringe benefits, resulting from salary increases. Councilman Petersen asked if the increase in the amount of the Retire- ment Fund would result in increased benefits to retired employees. City Auditor explained it would only affect those employees who retired prior to 1961, since the State has made no increase in retired employee benefits since that time. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-106B) The next Budget to be considered was for Non -Departmental Expenses, and it was pointed out that insurance is the primary cause of increase in this Budget. Councilman Granger left the meeting at 8:55 P.M. - returned at 9:02 p.m. The Council held a thorough discussion about the various insurance items and agreed that a study is needed to determine if the City is paying too much for liability insurance, workmens' compensation, etc. Discussion was held on the possibility of the City receiving a refund on the compensation insurance as was received last year, and whether the amount anticipated andshown in the Revenue Accounts as part of the anticipated revenue might reasonably be increased. The City Attorney explained that since our insurance is a contract obligation, the full amount of the cost must be budgeted, and any return of premium is simply an estimate. 0 R! V