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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 15,1972 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 15, 1972 o 19:8062 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, I ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Hage Councilman Butterworth Planning Department Account 412 Personnel Department Account 415 General City Account 417 I 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 1 Fire Department Account 422 Publ~c Works Department Account 432 Recreation Department Account 450 19: 80,63 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. ~~~ Christine Van Maanen City Clerk I)/M~ ATTEST: ~~42d~~ City Clerk