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to accommodate this year's event He added that financial support of this event serves as a public benefit by drawing visitors into the City, encouraging tourism and economic benefits as well as generating goodwill with the Redlands community Tim Murone, representing the 4th of July Committee, explained the University and the Committee were open to discussing the fireworks show at the University for next year with the City's continued support He added the artificial turf at Citrus Valley High School prevented this location as a reasonable option In -field seating will be offered at Moore, entrance tickets will be sold in advance and at the gate, continuing the tradition Council Members raised questions and concerns including, the possibility of selecting a different firework's vendor, one that might consider holding the event at the Sports Park, the value of the fireworks show as a means to deter the use of illegal fireworks, parking and viewing spots and the real environmental impacts experienced by the human and animal population Mayor Pro Tem Tejeda suggested that the City may need to step up their involvement since currently, the event relies solely on volunteers On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Eddie Tejeda, seconded by Council Member Mick Gallagher, the City Council unanimously determined, by roll call vote, that approval of the closure of E Colton Avenue, Chapel Street, Stillman Avenue, E High Avenue, Division Street, and 5th Avenue, and the Redlands 4th of July event, are all categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15301(c) and 15323 of the state's guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, authorized the temporary closure of E Colton Ave , Chapel St , Stillman Ave , E High Ave , Division St , and 5th Ave , determined that the provision of $30,000 to the Redlands 4th of July Committee for support of the 2022 4th of July Celebration event serves a public benefit because it promotes economic development and tourism within the City by attracting visitors from surrounding communities to participate in the event, provides a recreational activity that can be viewed by all residents, and goodwill within the community, approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $30,000 and in -kind support of City resources in the amount of $29,966, and authorized the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages during the event at Sylvan Park Vote 5 - 0 Passed FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024 BUDGET WORKSHOP Proposed Budget Overview City Manager Duggan and Management Services/ Finance Director Garcia summarized the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-24 Budgets An overview of FY 2021-22 showed that the economy as a whole saw a significant turn towards pre -pandemic normalcy and was on a general path of recovery The City's two main sources of General Fund revenue sales and property tax have contributed positively and the passage of Measure T and the favorable reallocation of point -of -sale Amazon warehouse sales tax have also bolstered the sales tax revenue stream even further Expenditure highlights included Restored staffing for Police, Fire, Library & Facilities & Community Services, Restored capital equipment leases, Service Enhancements in police & fire, Tree trimming 25% of the City's urban forest, 3 replacement fire engine purchases, Acquired 300 East State Street as future City Hall, and Acquired future site for Redlands Police Department offices The financial outlook for the General Fund was expected to end the fiscal year at June 30, Special CC_May 25, 2022 Page 2