HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 15,1972
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 15, 1972
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The City Council met in an adjourned regular session on May 15,
1972 at 7:30 p,m, in the City Hall Conference Room to continue
its review of the 1972-73 preliminary budget as submitted by the
City Manager. At its adjourned regular meeting of May 8 all
budgets through and including the Finance Department with all
Divisions had been considered and accepted with the understanding
that certain items of particular concern and interest to Council
will be reviewed again,
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage
Councilman Butterworth
Planning Department
Account 412
Personnel Department
Account 415
General City
Account 417
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Discussion indicated the
possibility of the need for
an additional employee; the
possible overlapping of
functions of the economic
coordinator and the Planning
Department personnel; the
training program was explained
by the City Manager, NO CHANGE.
Some of the items under 415-31
explained by the City Manager
who also advised that the
results of the meetings are in
report form and are available,
Pursuant to an inquiry it was
noted by the City Manager that
the item under Luncheon MeetingS
for Secretaries was not con-
sidered as part of the salary.
NO CHANGE,
During this review reference
was made to the Chamber of
Commerce budget for the fiscal
year 1972-73. The Chamber has
not as yet submitted its budget
and the City Manager will check
this out, Under 417-32 the City
Manager circulated the request
of the Arcadia Tournament of
Roses for $4000 this year, Last
year it was for $1000, Cost of
utility systems explored, It
was suggested that consideration
be given to consolidation of
meters which could effect a
savings, Pursuant to an inquiry
the City Manager advised that
the City will henceforth have
two pool cars for city business.
CHANGE: The position of Assistant
to the City Manager will be
reflected in the City Manager's
budget and not in this Account.
Police Department
Account 421
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Fire Department
Account 422
Publ~c Works Department
Account 432
Recreation Department
Account 450
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Council felt consideration of
purchasing new police vehicles
should be made immediately after
the new models are available,
The City Manager took note. Most
of the budgeted items were explored.
The "Police on Campus" program,
trained by the City but financed
by the School District, was
commended, And the possibility
of increasing the present
personnel for this program was
explored, Most of the budgeted
items reviewed. NO CHANGE.
Some discussion held on the
training of firemen as paramedics,
All, items reviewed. NO CHANGE,
Most all items explored including
the present use of diesel and its
success, The $123,920 figure
under 432-1 will be checked,
NO CHANGE.
Most of the items reviewed and
pursuant to a request the City
Manager will prepare a report
reflecting the temporary and
overtime positions requested for
this year as compared to last
year.
Council was divided on the need
and justification for the
establishment of a recommended
new position until such time it
was determined that it would be
possible to meet the needs for
salaries and salary adjustments.
The Council majority favored
going ahead with the program
submitting the opinion that it is
needed and wanted by the community.
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT REQUESTED
REPORTS.
Council discussed the possibility of adopting a procedure whereby
projectors could be made available to all departments on a pool program
basis with a record maintained indicating the use of the equipment,
At 9:30 p,m" Council entered an executive session with the City
Manager and the Personnel Director.
ADJOURNED TO
,XECUTIVE
ESSION
ECONVENE AND
DJOURNMENT
At 11 p.m., Council reconvened and immediately adjourned sine die.
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Christine Van Maanen
City Clerk
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