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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 18,1961 1 1 ROLL CALL 1961-62 PRELIMINARY BUDGET , 14:5354 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 1961 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned regular session in the Conference Room of the City Hall at 7:30 P.M., May 18, 1961. PRESENT : ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold and Mayor Balser Councilmen Camphouse, Phillips The City Manager stated that the 1961-62 budget of the Recreation Commission would be discussed with Recreation Commissioners Souders, Unland and Watkinson who were present; also the Recreation Director, John Panatier. The Recreation Director discussed a comparison chart of per capita operating expense reflecting budgets of selected cities in Southern California. He also stated in part that the Commission had referred to a booklet from the State of California regarding operating costs during the preparation of the budget. Various phases of the program were summarized by the Director and Mrs. Unland commented that the teen age program had been increased due to need. The assistance given by the Assistance League to the Senior Citizen program was explored. It was also brought out that the Golden Age Club members had thought in terms of holding their meetings at the old Library, but had made their determinar.ion to remain ar. the Assistance League Building due to available facilities. The Bonita Ball Park night supervision was discussed. The City Manager- advised that the eame situation is being discussed in connection with the new Library; that various methods of control are being explored. The possibility of increasing tennis court facilities was also discussed. the City Manager commented that the Planner could undertake this study. The increase reflected in the Recreation Budget was explained by the Director to be the accelerated program for the girls and women. After said discussion on the Recreation Budget, the members of the Recreation Commission were excused at 8:55 P,M, The meeting reconvened at 9:05 P,M, with Director of Public Works Lortz being present. The budget for that department was discussed by account number. It was brought out that the need for coverage of unforeseen emergencies should be considered, with the City Manager commenting that should such occur the Council Contingency Account could always be charged. The addition of a maintenance man in the Equipment Service Division was discussed, the consensus of the Council being that this position should be reflected in the budget upon the advice of the Director that the Department could perform its duties more satisfactorily with such addition. Brief discussion held on the possibility of establishing a position of Planning Technician in the future, with the City Manager recommending that the position be established but await the' Planner's pleasure in the actual employment, with funds reflected in the Consultant's appropriation. Brief discussion was held on the Depreciation Fund. ~. 14:5355 The following changes were made in the preliminary budget: Account No. Old Amount New Amount 450-3 Recreation Dept. $38,998 $38,239 450-20 " " 25 75 450- 23 " " 759 859 450-24 " " 1,562 1,470 432-50 Engineering Dept. 2,000 500 433-40 Street Dept. 6,800 9,000 434-1 Equipment Service Division 18,640 23,314 440-1 Planning 27,612 27,312 440-39 " 10,000 9,000 440-54 " 1,000 1 Net Increase $4,373 Councilman Reibo1d moved that the meeting adjourn to Tuesday, May 23, 1961 at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Butterworth seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. ~~___~.h~ City Clerk ~.L1jA-rU~ a1ser 1 2 5-18-61