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I . , . for a new car with a good trade-in, or a year's tuition at one of the best schools in the County, or a first class vacation. He said that was in addition to the money paid to the - State, the Federal and County governments. Mr. Hughes said "We can't just stop paying taxes, but elected officials can say, 'We're going to take as little of your money as possible to do the minimum of things government must do' ... You earned it. You can decide far better than us what to do to improve your quality of life." Mr. Hughes referred to Consent Calendar Item 3.F. the federally mandated program to clean-up run-off water (NPDES), and the proposed Resolution to authorize the County to increase taxes to pay for that program. He said the Council had another opportunity "not to increase taxes." Mr. Hughes expressed support for Alternative 3 listed in the Staff Report which would have the City's General Fund pay the required $74,500. MEMO 7/14/98 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. CONSENT CALENDAR MIS: RUSKINIIRA WAIVE READING OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS AND APPROVE OTHER ITEMS. In response to Council Member Ira's questions regarding Item 3.B., hiring a Librarian at Step 2 in the salary range, City Manager Everett explained that the new employee understood that the proposed entry level salary at Step 2 was a recommendation of staff and subject to Council - approval. City Attorney Schricker described the City's Personnel Ordinance and established salary ranges. He said when an applicant meets criteria above the initial step, then an offer can be made contingent upon Council's approval. (905) MEMO 7/14/98 In response to Council Member Ira's questions regarding Item 3.D., City Manager Everett advised that the proposed Resolution would correct a previously made incorrect calculation, and bring the entire range into compliance with the City Ordinance. (905) MEMO 7/14/98 In response to Council Member Ira's questions regarding Item 3.e., City Manager Everett advised that the proposed salary increases for Library Pages would allow the City to be more competitive in that market and in line with the surrounding Cities, and is included in the proposed FY 1998-99 Budget. (905) MEMO 7/14/98 In response to Council Member Leipzig's questions regarding Item 3.F., the federally mandated NPDES program discussed by Mr. Hughes, City Manager Everett said the majority of the 21 agencies in the County have authorized the County to collect fees on their behalf. (802) - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 JULY 13, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 075 PAGE 3