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O ' ' D L zz� — a F�nance Director Ference advised against revising the pro�ected reve- nues above the mid-range, and that income estimates should remain on the conservative side. The motion died for lack of a second. (Council recessed from 4.02 to 4.15 p.m.) , MOTION Councilman Chandler moved, seconded by Councilman Leipzig, to approve the recortmendations of the Director of Finance regarding esti- u mates of revenue for traffic fines and forfeitures totaling $38,000 � be appropriated to "Resources Held in Reserve." The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. � '� (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-143) MOTION• Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Leipn g, to � accept the report of the Director of Finance of May 19, 1978, re- garding the 1978-79 Budget for South Bayside System Authority. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-144) Mayor Barrett adv�sed that the report from Director of Finance, May 19, 1978, regarding SB No. 2212, would be considered at the regular City Council meeting on May 22, 1978. MOTION: Councilman Chandler moved, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, that $25,000 be allocated from increased traffic fines to Travelled Way Maintenance, incorporating reduction of tax support rtroney from , that account, and $13,000 be put into Traffic Enforcement and $13,000 reduction in tax funds, thus reducing property tax funds by $38,000. � Mayor Barrett stated that staff indicated this will be accomplished without the necessity of a motion , The motion carried by ma�ority vote, Mayor Barrett voting no. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-145) San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau ` In the d�scussion by Council, it was suggested that other c�ties are contributing much less than Redwood City to the Bureau, but on the other hand, the Bureau performs a very valuable service in generating income for the area, making it a worthwhile investment. MOTION Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, to reduce from 15% to 12% the amount of Transient-Occupancy Tax paid to the Convention and V�sitors Bureau. On the question,,support was expressed for the efforts of the Bureau ' in producing revenue for Redwood City and bringing "new money" to the County area by its promotional activities. Mr. Ference also ad- vised that under terms of an existing agreement, a 90-day written � notice by either party is provided , The motion failed by ma,7ority voice vote, Councilmen Biagi and Rhodes voting yes Budget -7- Study 5/20/78