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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 5,1978 23:9647 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1978 I R= MLc The City Council met in an adjourned regular session at 7:30 a.m, in the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Building to review the budget of the Chamber of Commerce. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None The Chamber President, James R. Helms, Jr., thanked the City Council for its support of the recent Diamond Jubilee celebration and the assistance of the City staff, Mayor Parry also commented on the community involvement at all age levels by attendance at the various functions. Reference was then made to a communication dat'ed', August 25 from Chamber President Helms concerning the adjustment in the budget due to Proposition 13. Copies of the City-Chamber contract were circulated as were copies of the budget. Discussion held on increased dues by 50%, the cost of various publications, the Tournament of Roses budget, the sale of advertising in the publications. It was noted that City maps are now $1 and charges/'rb't ~eeEconomic Profile which is requested by businesses considering locating in the City. Mr. Helms indicated that services really have not been cut and every effort is being made to make up for any loss. Personnel costs average about $60,000 annually. The possibility of receiving more sales tax from Sacramento was also ~'1ored' with the City Manager stating in part that the Legislators should hear from the people in this regard. Some discussion held on the endeavor of some citizens to present the City Council with petitions requesting the Council to rescind ordinances relating to increased utility taxes, street sweeping charges and sewer maintenance charges. It was submitted that the City Council should be supported in this and a request was made that data be supplied concerning the true fiscal picture which could be used in refuting some of the allegations. Some discussion on the part of the members that an independent committee be formed in support of the Council action. 1 At 9 a,m. the meeting adjourned to 5 p.m, October 16 in the Conference Room. Christine Van Maanen City Clerk 10-5-78