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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 3,1980 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25:0010 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR ~lliETING The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in an adjourned regular session on Saturday May 3, 1980 at 8 a,m, in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room. Purpose of this meeting was to review portions of the 1980-81 Budget, ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Gi1b, Haltom, Saelid, Pellegrino None 1 REDUCTION OF UTILITY TAX FROM 7% to 5%. It was noted that in talking with the utility companies about any alternatives they said they would not consider any other formula due to programming and time ~nvolved. The total estimated figure for 1980-81 was given at $1,959,790 and if the 7% were reduced to 5% this figure would be reduced'by $559,000, ELIMINATION OF THE STREET SWEEPING CHARGE, This would cost $106,000, TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO SELF-FUNDED LIABILITY INSURANCE RESERVE. This would amount to $200,000, TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO SELF-FUNDED MEDICAL-DENTAL INSURANCE RESERVE, This would amount to $75,000, MAINTAIN REMAINING GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR 1) GENERAL CONTINGENCY RESERVE, 2) DAY-PERIOD FINANCING AND 3) IMPACT OF PROPOSI- TION 9. MAINTAIN ESTIMATED CAPITAL PROGRAM BALANCE TO PROVIDE FOR FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING REDUCTIONS, POSTPONE ANY CHANGES IN THE SEliER SERVICE CHARGE PENDING THE EN- GINEERING SURVEY CURRENTLY UNDERWAY, ESTIMATED 1980-81 GENERAL FUND RESERVE LESS ADDITIONAL TRANSFERS $1,664,784 940,940 $ 723,844 THIS $723,844 GENERAL FUND RESERVES REPRESENTS 7% OF THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET, During these considerations Councilman Dring a~ked for a list of the staff cars and to whom they are assigned. SOfie discussion held on the business license and building permit fees and it was noted by staff that Arcadia is lower than other cities. 1 FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Fire Chief presented and explained in detail his proposed budget. ... including Personnel, Paramedic Program, Train- ing Program, Fire Prevention, Salaries and Supplemental Benefits. Any differentials in salaries shown will be corrected. The increases re- flected in various categories were explained, particularly in the Post- age costs and Utilities, The Fire Chief responded to questions propound- ed by the City Council, POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Police Chief presented and explained in detail his proposed budget, including Personnel which has been reduced through -1- 5-3-80 25:0011 attrition, Salaries and Supplemental Benefits. The various functions of police work were explained including some of the most difficult to enforce, Some discussion held on school problems and reference was made to the time when there was a Police on Campus program which seemed to help in this re- gard. GENERAL CITY: The Finance Director explained the categories and reasons for indicated increases. Special Programs under General City were ex- plored as were the amounts budgeted for official meetings, It was noted that the Sister City Commission will probably request an increase in its budget. The item marked Meritorious Service will be considered later, AUDIT CO~~ITTEE --- Councilmen Dring and Saelid were appointed, Councilman Dring asked for a summary of all proposed official meetings for the various departments ... also Memberships and Publications, The report on salaries and fringe benefits is now being prepared. 1 Some discussion held on the lighting of the athletic field and any reduction of the utility tax. At 3:30 p.m. the meeting adjourned to ~my 6, 1980 at 7:00 p,m, in the Conference Room. City 1 -2- 5-3-80