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City Council members had a variety of reactions to the draft budget presented by Interim City Manager Gus Vina Tuesday night. The draft was first released April 30, when Vina proposed layoffs of as many as 200 city employees in an effort to balance the city budget and reduce the $43 million gap. Among other things, the draft budget aims to make $14.6 million through cuts to programs and services and $19.6 million by removing all vacant city positions and possible labor union concessions. The draft also proposes to apply $8.8 million in other funds to the budget. While Vina said layoffs were unlikely at Tuesday’s meeting, council members found issues with other aspects of the draft. Lau