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CIP, then money will be taken from the Operating Budget. If Council ultimately decides to set this money aside, staff will come back with a description of how to proceed. Bert Felix, 2860 Garden Creek Circle, inquired if this fund would be for activities like Friday Night Live? He believed this was giving the wrong message. It is teaching the youth to come to the government for handouts for whatever they need. He encourages them to use their own fund raising activities and to be self-reliant. He then asked if the firefighters would receive the $650 bonus and was told no because they are still in negotiations with the City. Mr. Felix did not feel they were any less deserving than any other City employees. He felt this was divisive. He then indicated he was opposed to the bonus. He asked if employees faced any penalty for spending too much money. Finally, he was opposed to the bonus now because the City does not know what cuts the State will make in funding. He suggested putting the money in a reserve account and deciding later. Mr. Tarver indicated the State should not be changing the funding to cities this year. He agreed the City does have to be aware of what is happening at the State level. Ms. Acosta indicated this is the third consecutive year of building the recession reserve. That includes savings from untilled positions and no pay raises. Dorene Paradiso, 3168 Paseo Granada, was in support of youth programs but has questions about depending on the City for funds. She believed the organizations should be active in fund raising. The Human Services Commission should retain its discretion in servicing community needs. If a fund is set up for youth, will there be one for seniors, or women, or any other group? Mr. Tarver indicated the idea of a youth fund will come back for further discussion. Many recommendations will be coming forth and the decisions will be made later. It just seems that an idea is coming forth that the youth needs to be considered. Larry Levin, 3178 Weymouth Court, spoke in support of the youth council. The young are the future and are causing problems in other parts of the country. The $5,000 for Friday Night Live was not for a good time; it was for seed money and the kids will work hard to provide alternative activities. The $100,000 would be for a myriad of projects yet to be determined. The idea of Ms. Dennis was good, but many grants require matching funds and involvement. He encouraged Council to support Mr. Pico's suggestion. Brian Bourg, 4512 Second Street, also supported the $100,000 allocation for youth. He has two children in the Amador Band and Color Guard. Amador has declined trips in the past because of the expense and perhaps now there will be an avenue to pursue for matching funds. He stated the band members already have various fund raising activities. This fund will send the message that the youth are valued. He also supported the bonus to the employees. 01/17/95 14 -