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OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 1982
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at
4:00 p.m., June 7, 1982, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Lyell W. Swearingen presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Lyell W. Swearingen Mayor
James T. Quinn :Mayor Pro Tem
'.. Robert G. Cormack
Theodore H. Jackman
Mi.ltoi, R. Mackaig
ALSO PRESENT: John W. Donlevy, City Manager
Dudley Lang, Assistant City Manager
William A. P,alph, Director of Public Works
William F. Martin, Police Chief
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
James R. Jarrett, Recreation Supervisor
Ronald E. Cano, Assistant to City Manager
Monica Reifman, Housing & Human Services Coordinator
Robert L. Shand, City Cleric -Treasurer
Continued Hearin and Study Session on City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year
1982-83
Mr. Donlevy reviewed what has taken place during the previous Budget sessions,
noting particular items of concern and requests by the Council.
Mayor Swearingen then recessed the meeting to closed session to discuss the
City Attorney and Animal Control Budgets. The meeting resumed with all Council
Members present.
It was noted there was no official action taken in closed session.
Community Development - Engineering. Mr. Donlevy said Engineering and Traffic
Engineering have been combined into one Division. The Budget is approximately
$170,000 less than last year, and there is a decrease of three positions. There
are no new programs being proposed.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by unanimous vote to accept the Community Development - Engineering Budget.
Community Development Block Grant: The Block. Grant >rogram will be receiving
in excess of $900,000, and staff is pleased with LUD's cooperation. Personnel time
is being charged to the program per Block Grant guidelines. The program is being
utilized to the maximum.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to approve the Block Grant Budget.
Councilman Jackman said the Budget contains rehabilitation and repair of
Apollo Center, but Golden Park has not been included.
Mr. Donlevy replied there is a report on the City Council Agenda for tonight's
meeting, and the report mentions that the Golden Park project is probably at the
State level getting approved. It involves State Bond Act Funds and some Revenue
Sharing Funds. It is also hoped the project will be ready for bid no later than
the first meeting in July.
A discussion was held regarding the proposed improvements at Apollo Center,
including remodeling the former facility for the boxing program which has been
dropped by the City.
Mr. Donlevy said possibly the boxing program could be picked up again by the
City after staff determines how much interest there is in the program.
Mr. Jarrett indicated the former director of the boxing program has been
soliciting businesses in the City to secure a warehouse in which to continue the
program. Also, he has discussed with the Police Chief the possibility of trans-
ferring equipment to the Police Department for supervision on a volunteer basis.
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Chief Martin stated the boxing program was established as a crime prevention
program --it has fulfilled that purpose and 'continues to do so. The funds for the
boxing program were raised through boxing shows and donations from the Rotary Club.
The City's involvement was through purchasing equipment and providing space at
Apollo Park.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Quinn, Cormack, Jackman, Mackaig, Swearingen
Public Works - Water Division: Mr. Donlevy commented on the City's excellent
water system and reviewed the Budget, noting there is no change in personnel nor
any recommended rate adjustments. It is estimated that in the Water Fund (Enter-
prise Fund) there will be a balance of $1.4 million; revenues based on existing
water rates of approximately $3.4 million; operating expenditures $2.9 million;
and a large capital improvement program of $600,000, for an ending balance of
$1,335,000.
A discussion was held regarding the water rates and the Council's prior action
to eventually have uniform rates throughout the City within a ten-year period.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and so ordered to have staff bring back a
report on the water rates.
Redevelopment Budget: Mr. Donlevy briefly reviewed the Redevelopment Budget,
noting there is no increase in personnel.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to approve the Redevelopment Budget.
Equipment Budget: The Budget includes replacement of equipment in the various
departments, which comes out of the Depreciation Fund. There is a possibility Mr.
Donlevy will be coming back to the Council mid -year to discuss the replacement pro-
gram. Very little new equipment is requested, but there is a need for a trailer
at the yard for the Water Division and a scooter vehicle at the Golf Course.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by unanimous vote to approve the Equipment Budget.
Capital Improvements Program: Mr. Donlevy commented on the eight programs con-
tained in the Capital Improvements Program and the sources of funding. Each project
must come back to the Council for approval before going to bid. A priority list
will be submitted so that the Council can select the order of projects with the
highest priority.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to approve the Capital Improvement Projects.
Mr. Donlevy said this concludes the Budget, and staff will come back with a
water rate report prior to adoption of the Budget at the June 22nd meeting. Animal
Control has been discussed with no action, and a motion is needed to approve the
City Attorney budget. The Council has a copy of a schedule of leases and lease
purchases. Also, a decision should be made on the National League of Cities.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed
by the following vote to approve the City Attorney Budget.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Quinn, Cormack, Jackman, Swearingen
ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Mackaig
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to drop the National League of Cities Budget.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to approve the Animal Control Budget.
Mayor Swearingen inquired if there was anyone present to speak to the City of
Downey Budget for 1982-83, and there was no response.
The Budget hearing and study session were then closed.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and so ordered to adjourn the meeting at
5:35 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., June 7, 1982, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Robert L. ShalWd,'City Clerk -Treasurer 11 W. Swearingen, or
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