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OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 1976
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular adjourned meeting at
5:00 p.m., May 11, 1976, in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Hazel N. Scotto presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
William L. Greene
Richard M. Jennings
Kenneth J. Miller
Theodore H. Jackman
Hazel N. Scotto
ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager
Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development & Public Works
Richard D. Patton, Director of Finance
John T. Neavill, Director of Parks & Recreation
Robert R. DeSio, Superintendent, Physical Services Division
Robert Coates, Superintendent, Water Division
Hollis Stewart, Manager, Golf Course
James R. Jarrett, Recreation Superintendent
Thomas Hemphill, Administrative Analyst
John H. Saunders, Administrative Analyst
Thomas Fitzgerald, Technical Director, Theatre
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Councilman Jennings asked the City Manager to explain the difference in
revenue percentages comparing 3 percent vs. 2.7 percent in the opening balance
for the new Budget for Fiscal Year 1976-77.
Finance Director Patton explained that the revised closing balance of
$350,000 will possibly increase to reflect additional moneys to be realized be-
cause of an updated Sales Tax for revenue forecast.
City Manager Thompson commented on the accumulation of revenues including
the opening balance transfer of funds into the General Fund and revenues allo-
cated to the Capital Improvement Fund.
Public Works Director Spindel rendered a presentation of the Public Works
budget. Printed sheets were presented to the Council Members explaining the new
budget.
A discussion followed regarding systems used for paving of City streets,
repairing "pot holes" in streets, and other related problems including cleaning
of public rights -of -way.
Mr. Thompson then defined the Priority I and Priority II streets within the
City.
Councilman Jennings commented on the central garage costs and called for a
discussion regarding replacement of vehicles.
Mr. Spindel distributed to the Council charts comparing costs vs. revenue
from the various revenues allocated to the Public Works Department. He said it
is very possible that no Aid to Cities Gas Tax($120,000) will be forthcoming next
year. He stated one alternate would be for a one cent per gallon increase on the
price of gasoline as a means of augmenting the Aid to Cities Gas Tax money. Mr.
Spindel suggested that perhaps the City Council could write a letter to the League
of California Cities regarding enactment of a gasoline tax increase.
Councilman Jennings raised a question regarding manhours devoted to prepara-
tion of the Rose Float.
Mr. Spindel replied 1250 manhours (or $10,000) are involved in this project.
Community Development Director Spindel then presented the Community Development
budget, which is 2.6 percent below the current year budget.
Discussion followed based on an outline of the Community Development budget.
A question was raised regarding enforcement of the Noise Ordinance.
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Mr. Spindel said he proposes to call upon the Fire Department to act as the
enforcement agent. As yet, a decibel meter has not been purchased but is included
in the budget. An alternate toward enforcing the Noise Ordinance would be to enter
into an agreement with the Councy of Los Angeles.
Mayor Scotto indicated the need for a report on the status of the golf course
water rights and water well/reservoir system.
Mr. Thompson said a report will be available within the near future.
Councilman Greene suggested this 'matter be solved in a committee.
Mr. Thompson said a report will be forthcoming in July or August.
Parks & Recreation Director Neavill presented the Parks & Recreation budget
and distributed a narrative summary reflecting the budget objective and major
changes, department reorganization, projected revenues, and comparison of levels
of service, including an operative budget summary and revised departmental
organizational chart.
Considerable discussion was held regarding new revenue for the Downey Theatre.
Councilman Jackman asked for a review of priorities for the Downey Theatre and
availability for "free" use by organizations.
Mr. Thompson said he will prepare a report on this matter.
Councilman Jennings entered into a discussion on the golf course and said he
would like to see the existing water tower removed and replaced by an artificial
lake and pressure tank system that would suffice for the defunct tower reservoir
system.
Prior to adjournment of the meeting, Councilman Jennings announced he will be
leaving the City on June 6th and that he will make his budget recommendations
available to the Council prior to the public hearing.
At the May 18th study session the Finance Department and City Administration
budgets will be reviewed along with the Capital Improvement Program and the
Equipment Program. The City Manager will present Council with an updated SUA
report.
Councilman Jennings said he will list his ideas for cost reductions in the
pending Hospital budget and will distribute this information to the Council.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., May 18, 1976, in the Council Chambers
of the Downey City Hall.
Robert L. Shand, Cfty Clerk -Treasurer
Haz Scotto, Mayor
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