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D) Proposed Closure of County Health Clinics at Taft and Garfield; (213) <br />Mayor Ruskin explained the County's financial situation and potential closure of the health <br />clinics. He stated that the closure of these clinics would pose a real hardship in the <br />community. He further requested authorization to send a letter on behalf of the Council to <br />the Board of Supervisors expressing hope that they will find other ways to trim the budget <br />rather than close the clinics. <br />Public Comment: <br />Bob Diaz explained the transportation constraints that would arise should Taft be closed. He <br />urged Council to encourage the County to keep the Taft clinic open. <br />M/S Jordan/Howard to send a letter including appreciation for the County's collaboration in <br />providing health services at the schools and encourage them to reconsider and do what they <br />can. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. <br />E) Council Member Jordan proposed citizens' advisory committee to review the budget and <br />stated she and Council Member Ira would provide parameters of such a committee for <br />Council consideration at a future date. <br />M/S Ira/Claire to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice <br />vote. <br />Council Member Ira stated extension of the budget review process to a committee would <br />enhance the credibility of the budget product. <br />13. CLOSED SESSION —None <br />14. ADJOURNMENT- <br />M/S Howard /Ira to adjourn until the meeting of July 10 2000. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Patricia S. Howe, CMC <br />City Clerk <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br />JUNE 26, 2000 <br />PAGE 12 <br />MINUTES Book No.58 <br />Page NO. 151 <br />