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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 15,1982 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I I ROLL CALL AUDIENCE APPOINTMENT oCj~ Vi USE OF DIAL-A-RIDE VAN I ELECTION I (' 25:0491 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 1982 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an adjourned regular session at 8:00 a.m, May IS, 1982 in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City Hall. PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen/Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Mrs. Mary Rolf, 1320 Standish Street, spoke in favor of continuing the audio-visual section at the City Library and submitted how the films and all forms of art work are used by all ages. She felt the paintings in particular, should be maintained in the Library. Mrs. Rolf was advised that Council has made no determination on the Library budget as yet. In order to make it official, the following minute motion was made by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on a roll call vote as follows: "That Mayor Donald D, Pellegrino be and he is hereby appointed as the City of Arcadia Representative to the Southern California Rapid Transit District City Selection Committee - Councilman Dennis A. Lojeski is the alternate." AYES NOES ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Discussion on the request for use of one of the new Dial-A-Ride vans for transporting participants to a function at the Charles Bluth resi- dence, 151 Whispering Pine Summit, The residence is up a hill and the vehicle would be used to shuttle people up and down a steep hill. Wear and tear on the vehicle was explored, liability involved, and the pos- sibility of future requests for this type of service was discussed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the request be denied. In response to a question at a previous meeting, the City Manager advised that the School District has reimbursed the City for its share of the costs of the Special Election held June 16, 1981, Discussion held on mstters to come before Council. It was the consensus that all matters for Council consideration should be posted in order for the public to be awsre ,.. that Council adhere to that which is posted. BUDGET CONSIDERATION The City Council then continued its review of the proposed budgets by V depsrtments, I POLICE DEPARTMENT Administration - Provide direction and control of all Police services toward goals determined by the City Manager. -l- 5-15-82 Records - Provide record storage, recall and dissemination of required Police information consistent with State records confidentiality laws. _-_,_,__ ____.._Provide_data.base..for_management_ informat.ion .--_ _____ "_. .-_'- I . j 25:0492 Building and Maintenance - Operate Police facility, maintain, repair, supply and support. Communications - Provide this service to all City departments. (Install repair and maintain all City radio, video and recording equipment. Traffic Enforcement - Provide accident investigation and accident reduction through selective enforcement and provide parking regulations. Mark parking control zones, issue citations, investigate traffic acci- dents, File traffic complaints, patrol high-accident streets and issue citations for hazardous actions. Laboratory - Furnish laboratory and identification services for Patrol units and investigations in case development. Provide photographic service for all City departments. Patrol - Patrol available call responses, crime suppression and appre- hension as well as a multitude of services in a timely, efficient, professional manner. I _._'.~ . Special Operations - Provide special trained officers to work high- crime area, special investigation and hostage situations. Provide trained officers for school programs, crime impact team operations. Operate Police Reserve Program. Training - Provide recruitment selection for every level of officers and other employees. Train all departmental employees to standards required,by State. During all of the above considerations, the Police Chief responded to questions and explained certain phases of the technical aspects of the Police Department. He said they can go through 1982-83 without addi- tional personnel. Council entered a CLOSED SESSION at 10:30 a.m, and reconvened at ll:OO a.m. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire Chief responded to questions concerning the City's Class 3 Fire Protection Rating. This is based on the City's ability to provide fire protection and is directly related to the current level of service provided by both the Fire and Water Departments. This rating also determines the fire insurance rates for all property within the City. Discussion held on what impact a new fire station in the southern part of the City would have on the rating. The Chief will look into prioritiz- ing the programs. Administration - Formulate and implement tion of all Fire Department activities; problems and provide direction, planning functions. policies for the effective opera- to maintain control of fire and coordination of department I " Buildings and Grounds - General maintenance of all Fire Department buildings and grounds. This includes painting, cleaning, repair and maintenance of all landscaped areas; perform minor alterations and remodeling as necessary. It was noted that Station No. 1 is to be painted inside and Station No. 2 on the outside, Communications - Provide total communications for all emergency ser- vices; receive emergency calls for assistance and dispatch personnel and equipment. Receive and process all business and non-emergency calls. During this deliberation it was suggested that the Chief contact -2- 5-1!-82 / l' \", ......~'-. "t_ __ I I , J I HEARING ON ROOFS JUNE 1 f V I 25:0493 our Congressman for Flag presentation information. During this item the Fire Chief explained the status of the 9ll Program. Prevention - Manage and control all conditions hazardous to life and"'~ property due to fire and maintain fire safety standards necessary to achieve ~hese goals. Ambulance and Paramedic - Provide emergency medical care required to revive and stabilize a patient and to provide emrgency ambulance ser- vice to ~n emergency hospital. Fire Suppression - To protect against and prevent the loss of life and property by minimizing the effects of fire, flood, dangerous chemicals, radioactive material and other disasters. Some discussion held on material for roofs. A public hearing to be held on June 1 for con- sideration of roofing material. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Engineering Division - Provides leadership, planning and superv1s1on of public works in order to maintain the type of quality atmosphere expected by the residents, and provide facilities necessary for their health, safety, and general welfare. Prepares plans and specifications for projects. ~pproves public facilities provided by private entities to insure conformance with the City's minimum standards. Traffic Safety - This Division provides a maintenance program for safe vehicle, pedestrian~ and bicycle traffic. Street Cleaning - Sweep all residential streets once a week, sweep all commercial streets six times per week, and pick up all trash dumped on City streets. Sewer Maintenance - Cleans the sewer system to achieve and maintain optimum flow conditions and to prevent and reduce sewer stoppage to the extent possible. Grounds Maintenance - Landscape maintenance of medians and other City- owned properties. Also supervises and maintains liaison with the cur- rent contractor who is under contract for grounds maintenance. Trees and Parkways - Tree trimming, maintenance of tree wells, removal of trees as necessary, tree spraying and planting of new trees. Dis- cussion held on the tree trimming portion of this service. Consensus of Council was to schedule four days by program and one day for requests. Street Lights - Provide public street lighting and lighting for other City-owned facilities. Park Maintenance - This work performed at all of the eight City parks. Councilman Lojeski expressed concern about the San Carlos and Orange Grove barricade situation, and the Director of Public Works said the entire background of this matter is available in his office for his convenience. General Maintenance - Work performed in this category is heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing maintenance, repair of small tools, engines, welding of some sort, and other building repair and remodeling. Carpentry and cabinet-making as needed. Equipment Services - Services and repairs for 19l vehicles, trailers and stationary engines. -3- 5-15-82 25:0494 \JATER DIVISIO:-l Cuune il reviewed the :-bintenaIlce and Repl.:1ccment Budget - :-tetcrs and' Customer Service as well as Productic)11 and Quality Control. This der~lrtmcnt will be reviewed again on MJY 22. -.., I In reviewing all of the above Divisions. the appropriate Department Hcad eXlllained increases or reductions in budget requests and responded to all questions propounded by the City Council. ADJOURliHENT TO HAY 18 7:00 p.m. At 4:00 p.m. the meeting adjourned to May 18, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. I &~AI ~A'_S) Mayor &~-;l>~ ~ City Clerk I -4- 5-15-82