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`z �� .. ,: Jeff Dinkin, field Representative of Local 715 Service Employees Internattonal Un�on, representing some 160 City workers, said that , the Union is very amenable to the suggested four-day work week, believing it to be a good idea and stated his willingness to work with the City in prepar�ng a survey. Mr Fales thanked Mr Dinkin and advised that of the some 70 positions , proposed to be eliminated, some 50 are represented "positions � It was pointed out that although those whose �obs are not presently y . proposed to be eliminated might not favor a reduction of hours, that there is no reason for them to believe that more �obs might not have to be eliminated in the future if no property tax funds are received, so that their positions are not necessarily secure in � any case. CiYy Attorney Schricker advised that any such survey is simply a survey of general opinion on the sub,7ect and does not represent a canmitment of any kind City Manager Fales commented concerning potent�al revenue from a business license tax, an admissions tax, a util�ty users tax and an increase in parking fines. _ Discussion followed concerning the intent of Council not to adopt any new tax MOTION Councilman Chandler moved, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, • that it be the policy of the City Council at th�s time not to consider imposing any new taxes on the residents of the City. , Discussion followed concerning whether the motion is premature in v�ew of the responsibility to the public to maintain some services; the fact that those cities which boast of having little or no pro- perty tax usually have utility users and admissions taxes, the need for flexib�lity since it is unknown what plan may or may not be provided by the State Legislature, and the desire of Council not to adopt any new tax. q Councilman Chandler offered to w�thdraw his motion in light of the discussion, but Councilman Rhodes refused to withdraw his second. Mayor Barrett ruled the motion then stands Jeff Dinkin (see above) asked if the motion includes imposition of user fees. He was advised such fees are not a tax and are not included. The motion carr�ed by ma�ority voice vote (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-152) � Carlos Rodriguez, fire Department, commented concern�ng the need for fire service He also commented concerning the effect on Redwood Shores, if a station is closed by the Belmont Fire District Jim Irizarry, CETA Coordinator, advised that in the case of a bona � , f�de fiscal crisis, the layoff of CETA employees may be waived depending upon the circumstances He described present requirements, noting that if Proposttion 13 passes, the prime sponsor is expected to make petition to the U S Department of Labor to establish that a fiscal crisis exists. Budget _q_ Study 6/3/78 6