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v , ' ' �13 � � In further response to request for general direction to Mr Fales, Council indicated that 4) considerat�on should be given to an across-the-board salary cut, to �ob sharing and to discussion with labor organizations. (memo 2/6/78) � Council members urged that any,unemployment should be tempered as much as possible and that the organization should be kept intact through salary cuts, �ob sharing and whatever other means may be ` possible. MOTION Councilman Rhodes moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, to freeze hir�ng as of today until June 7, 1978 in all departments but Public Safety. Mr. Fales inquired as to whether the motion includes positions funded by gas tax, etc. and funds other than the General Funds, noting that in certain federally funded programs, tf money is not spent, it must be returned. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MOTION Councilman Rhodes stated he would except from his motion positions not funded by property taxes. Councilman Biagi, his second, refused to consent to the amendment. SUBSTITUTE MOTION Councilman Norris moved, that as positions be- come vacant during the current fiscal year that the City Manager refer them to Council before f�lling them. Mayor Leipzig ruled that the substitute motion is unacceptable be- cause �t changes the main motion ' The motion failed by ma�ority voice vote. MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Bury, to ,� z bring all present and future vacancies to Couneil prior to hiring to - determine whether they will be filled The motion carried by ma�ority voice vote. (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-396) It was pointed out that the Charter requires the City Manager to submit a proposed budget under any circumstances and that he will do so based on what he determines resources to be. Mr. Fales ad- vised he will continue to provide information to Council on that sub�ect as it is received. City Attorney Schricker advised that, in any case, if the Initiative passes�the State would have to enact legislation regarding the dis- tribution of property taxes since the Initiative states that such distribution shall be ma`'de by law and noalaw exists on the sub�ect. Ad,7ournment Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the City Council ad�ourned the Budget Study Session at 3 35 p m. I JACQUELINE C HILDEBRAND City Clerk _6_ Budget Study 2/6/78