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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 9,1966 I I BUDGET , DISCUSSION COUNCIL CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK FINANCE TREASURER 17:6781 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA BUDGET STUDY SESSION MAY 9, 1966 The City Council met in budget study session on May 9, 1966, at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City Hall, for the primary purpose of reviewing the preliminary budget as submitted by the City Manager on May 3, 1966. PRESENT: ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None City Clerk, City Manager, City Controller, Administrative Assistant The operating costs versus cost of living discussed on a percentage basis. The Summary by Eunctions and Funds as incorporated in the preliminary 1966-67 budget was studied in detail. In answer to questions propounded by the new Councilman the City Manager and City Controller explained the method of arriving at various figures reflected therein. The Budget accounts were reviewed as follows: Attendance at the League of California Cities' meeting in San Diego in October 1966 discussed. It was the consensus that the two new Councilmen (Councilman Butterworth having attended every year during his term of office 1960-64) and Mayor Forman be authorized to attend instead of the entire legislative body, thereby reducing the proposed appropriation. Reduction $300. Salary of the City Manager discussed. It was the consensus that the entire salary should be reflected in the budget. (The Deferred Compensation Agreement currently in effect for the Manager to be discontinued when Mr. Schone departs). Salary to be fixed at $23,750. for the new appointment. The City Manager 's meeting to be held at Phoenix, Arizona was deleted in the amount of $300. The City Clerk requested and received an appropriation of $1500 for temporary and overtime and asked for deletion of the attendance at the League of California Cities' San Diego Conference $150.00. She asked for and received permission to omit $826 for new equipment in her office with the thought that at some future date some improved filing system may be installed for the City records as a whole. The Budget for this Department as presented was approved with the exception of the League of California Cities' San Diego Conference. Deleted $150 therefrom. Some discussion held, led by Councilman Butterworth, as to the merit of consolidating the Treasurer and Finance Departments. Such a move would require a Charter Amendment voted on by the electorate. Deleted $150 to cover expenditure for the League of California Cities' Conference in San Diego. 1. 5-9-66 ACTION TAKEN BY CITY COUNCIL AT BUDGET SESSION HELD ON MAY 9, 1966 Account No. Explanation (Decrease) Increase 401-31 Reduce League of California Cities Conference from $600 to $450. $ (150) 402-1 Increase City Manager's salary to $23,750. 850 402-31 Omit League of California Cities Committee meetings and International City Managers' Association Conference. (500) 403-3 Increase Temporary and Overtime from $1,200 to $1,500. 403-31 Omit League of California Cities Conference. I .. 403-50 Omit fire proof safe and base. 404-31 Omit League of California Cities Conference. 405-31 Omit League of California Cities Conference. 409-32-3 Omit Annual Report. 409-54 Omit Moisture Indicator. 409-61 Controller to submit one year fire insurance premium. 300 (150) (826) (150) (150) (2,600) (250) $ (3,626) WHH:wj 404-R-375 I I PERSONNEL ATTORNEY GENERAL CITY 17:6782 No change - however, discussion held on the recruitment figure. No change - however, discussion held on the Conference to he held in Quebec. The Manager pointed out that he recommends the City pay one third of the cost of the Attorney's attendance as in his attending other conferences. (The Attorney represents three different cities). Extensive consideration given to Account No. 409-61 Insurance and Fidelity Bonds which appropriation recommendation reflects a sub- stantial increase. The City Controller will prepare a report on this one item-for Council perusal in time for the next Budget Session (5-12-66). The amount appropriated for the Chamber of Commerce (Account No. 409-32) was discussed at length. The current budget reflects $20,970 (3% of the sales tax receipts). It was suggested by Councilman Butterworth that Council consider placing a future limitation on the amount set aside annually for the Chamber Promotion Account. The City Council concurred and it will go on record with the Chamber to the effect that $20,000 will be the figure starting with ~67-68. During the interim it is anticipated that a meeting will be held to discuss this matter and also the request of the Chamber for a portion of the so-called bed tax revenue. The City Council deleted $2600 from Account No. 409-22,3 (Preparation of Annual Report). Deleted also was $250 which was reflected for the purchase of a Moisture Indicator - Account 409-54 Equipment. Extensive discussion held on other items. The attendance of the Council members and the other City officials involved at a Special Dinner Meeting on the same night will be cancelled in order to continue the study sessions on Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 10 P.M. until May 12, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room. 2. 5-9-66