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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 22,1984 I 1 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25:0958 ROLL CALL CITY COUNCIL CITY' MANAGER CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY FINANCE PLANNING (Add it i ona 1 employee) PERSONNEL GENERAL CITY 1983-84/),. " f: l".... POLICE M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 22, 1984 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in an adjourned re9u1ar session Tuesday, May 22, 1984 at 6:00 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room. PRESENT: Council Members Gilb, Lojeski, Pe11e9rino, Young and Hannah ABSENT: None Primary purpose of this meeting was to consider the proposed budget fqr FY 1984-85 as submitted by the City Manager. Council reviewed each departmental and account budget. Only change -- to delete Charles E. Gilb from the dental and medical coverage. No change. , No change. Finance Director to work with City Clerk in determining the type of microfilm machine and reader required for the preserva- tion of the official documents. Report to be submitted to Council. Research to continue on automated record retrieval system. No change. Transportation item to be discussed in closed session. No change. Security measures for the Treasurer's area to be reviewed by the Finance Director and the Police Chief. The Planning Director responded to questions concerning 1) used cars for sale on private property... the City Attorney advised on the legal aspects and will advise Council on remedies. 2) the need for another property maintenance inspector to service the community in a more timely manner. Budget to be amended to' include salary and benefits for this additional employee. Communications to be directe~ over the Mayor's signature to the property owners concerning cars parked on their property and maintenance problems. No change. Reviewed all activities in this account and it was MQVED by Council Member Pellegrino, seconded by Council Member Gilb to budget $2500 out of Revenue Sharing Funds for 1983-84 for the Arcadia Olympic Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah None None The need for more police officers on the street was stressed and it was suggested that the City might utilize a program now being effective in other cities -- that of Public Service Officers who are civilians which frees the officers from duties such as routine report taking. The employee who would do this type of work could be a police oriented person, but one who could not qualify as an actual police officer. Staff to research the program and prepare a report as soon as possible. The new police vehicles were 5-22-84 -1- POLICE (cont'd) CHAMBER/ COMMERCE ALLOCATION $40,000 1984-85 , 11 i f~ 25:0959 , explained along witt) the,cost. The need for shower and dressing room facilities for the women in the police station was discussed '" 'at present there are none. Kel Mason, Vice President of the local Chamber of Commerce, made a presentation concerning the need for additional funding and asked for a return of what was allocated to the Chamber prior to Proposition 13. He noted cuts in staff, salaries remain the same as last year ... the need for painting the building ... the fact that they have, lost the money raising event -- the concert ,"at the Arboretum -- due to losing money. He explained in detail the revenue making programs and the many ways in which the Chamber represents the City. During this consideration, James Hanrahan, President of the Chamber, also spoke to the need of the additional funding. It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City 'reinstate $40,000 and that the same be placed in the budget for I 1984-85. AYES: 'NOES': ABSENT: Members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah Council None' None f FIRE DEPT. In response to a question, the Fire Chief said .the 9-1-1 program in going very well -~ the equipment has proven to be excellent. The back-up program was explained in deta il.. No changes. . ' .:...,' : PUBLIC WORKS' The Director of Public Works explained the yard and garage operation '" and in response to a question said, in part, that he is not satisfied with the landscaping maintenance currently being performed -- that he has had meetings with the contractor and will hold additional ones to see what can be done to improve the situation ... the park~ays, median strips, etc. are not being maintained as tbey should be. As far as the First and Huntington site maintenance, it was noted that the Redevelopment Agency is paying the cost therefor. RECREATION No change. LIBRARY The Librarian said, in part, that the Library Board had recommended the Library be opened on Monday nights '" that he agreed also. Council concurred and it was MOVED by Council Member LOjeski, seconded by Council Member Young and carried that this be in- corporated in the budget. The Librarian said it could probably become a reality in August. The building will be painted with anti- graffiti paint. $10,500 to be included from Revenue Sharing to provide for restroom facilities for the handicapped. No change. Some discussion held on the need for another employee in the department -. due partly to the number of reports necessary on the many projects. REDEVELOPMENT CITY IMPROVEMENTS FIRE DEPT. HYDRANTS It was the consensus of Council that one million and a half dollars be placed into a Special Reserve Fund for City improvements. 1 Item in Federal Reserves for the purchase of four fire hydrants at $4,500 each. 5-22-84 -2- 1 1 HOY PAYMENT APPROVED(2.. 1(."(( . RED CROSS ~. REFUND 25:0960 It was MOVED by Council Member Pellegrino, seconded by Council Member Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the fourth quarterly payment to HOY be made immediately and that the proposed budgeted amount of $7,500 for the ensuing year be deleted. AYES: Council Members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah NOES: None ABSENT:None It was MOVED by Council Member Lojeski, seconded by Council Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the building permit fee of $1,998.05 be refunded the Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counc il None None Members Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Youn9 and Hannah 1.0. CARDS Staff advised of a program to issue identification cards to all employees. PARENT ALERT Contact to be made to ascertain need for 1984-85. REPORT DUE The Finance Director will prepare a report on the amount the City has expended in retaining consultants during 1983-84. * FREEWAY NOISE LEVELS REPORT OPPOSED SENIOR CITIZENS ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Communication will go forward to the State Director of Public Works expressin 0 QQ$ition to the latest findings b~ Caltrans la id '-Hut eHG.ae-cr"78 aee-i.be.l.1,- wlli{".h 1;;) tile allowable. 1 i,lIib~ 111\1'-. tRan ~I! eeRt 01 lhE \;1mC~ The County Supervisor for the First District will also be contacted by letter. Communication to go forward on transit funds. The meeting was adjourned to 7:00 p. m. on June 5, 1984. ~~~ City Clerk * RE. Paragraph 6 above, this item should be changed to read that the letter written was in opposition to the proposed 210 Freeway metering. 5-22-84 -3-