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Dale Bowman addressed the American Legion's mission, membership, activities, programs and fundraisers and thanked the City Council for its support. 10. Public Comment Nancy Harrington spoke about the End Polio Now campaign sponsored by the Rotary Club; reported on a recent visit to India where children were vaccinated against polio and addressed collaboration with other organizations in the fight against it. She spoke of polio cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan and challenges in the eradication of the disease in those countries. She encouraged residents donate towards their campaign. Marina Abreckov, Student, Amador Valley High School, reported parents and students are concerned about what happened to their principal in terms of the lack of transparency, the school district's involvement, whether or not appropriate actions are being taken and the high rate of turnover in the school's leadership. She noted the increased need for mental health services and commented on the principal's achievements during the last few years and asked the City to get involved as the issue affects teachers, students and parents. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 11. Consider adoption of a resolution accepting the Mid-Year FY 2018/19 Operating Budget and amending the budget accordingly Director of Finance Tina Olson presented the staff report and displayed a PowerPoint presentation addressing the FY 2018/19 Mid-year Budget, Goals, a General Fund Overview, General Fund Revenues, Sales Tax Revenue Trends, Property Tax Revenue Trend, General Fund Revenue Trends, General Fund Expenditures, Expenditure Changes Relative to Personnel and Non- Personnel, FY 2018/19 General Fund Surplus and Proposed Allocations, FY 2018/19 General Fund Reserves, Water Operations and Maintenance Fund, Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund, Cemetery Fund and Internal Services Funds. In reply to Mayor Thorne's question regarding the possibility of decreasing the price of plots to increase the volume sold, City Manager Fialho reported the City is selling the plots based on a survey of similar cemeteries. He felt it is a function of preference and reported the City does not have the necessary capital at this time to build out the cemetery according to the original vision. Councilmember Brown referenced the General Fund Surplus earmarked for Division Street Capital Improvements and asked whether it will be placed on the City Council's priority list. Mr. Fialho noted it will appear on Council's workplan, assuming the City Council prioritizes it and the money will be used to master plan the future condition of Division Street. The City Council will have the opportunity to influence the desired outcome. Regarding the PG&E increase of $235,000, Councilmember Brown inquired whether the City is considering solar power or other alternatives to offset the high PG&E costs. Mr. Fialho reported the City's entire Operation Services Center is solar-powered. Councilmember Brown commented on a program where City volunteers would do a survey of private homes for energy efficiency and hoped the City would take advantage of that as there is a significant increase in energy costs. She inquired about the sources of increases in property taxes and Ms. Olson advised it is from residential construction as that is where most of the building is taking place. Mr. Fialho promised to send that information to Councilmembers electronically. Mayor Thorne noted there were no speakers. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 March 5, 2019