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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 1985
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting
at 1:00 p.m., June 10, 1985, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall, Mayor
Randall R. Barb presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Randall R. Barb Mayor
Bob Davila Mayor Pro Tem
James S. Santangelo
Diane P. Boggs
Robert G. Cormack
ALSO PRESENT: Don Davis, City Manager Pro Tem
James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
William A. Martin, Police Chief
Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services
James R. Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Lowell Williams, Manager of Finance
Victoria Jenkins, City Librarian
Jim Child, Superintendent of Physical Services
Greg Mayfield, Water Superintendent
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Continued Study on City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year 1985-86
Public Works Budget: Mr. Ralph reported on a request for three addi-
tional part-time personnel in the Engineering Division, which are over and
above the budget as presented. The Council preferred to discuss any additions
or deletions after the entire Budget has been reviewed. There were no changes
or deletions in the Public Works Budget.
Community Services Budget: There is one new position in the Theatre
which should be offset by revenue. There were no changes or deletions.
Councilwoman Boggs was absent from the meeting from 1:59 to 2:04 p.m.
Community Development Budget: Includes potential reorganization of the
Planning Division and a change in funding for Code Enforcement. There were no
changes or deletions.
Mayor Barb declared a recess from 2:23 to 2:37 p.m. The meeting resumed
with all Council members present.
Street Lighting Fund Budget: There will be recommendations at tomorrow
night's hearing regarding the Zone IV - Holding Zone. Further review of this
budget will be held until after the public hearing on the Lighting District
Assessment Levy.
Revenue Sharing Fund: There were no changes or deletions.
It was noted that the Gas Tax Fund, Sewer Fund, Capital Projects Fund,
and State Grants Fund are all capital projects oriented.
Community Development Block Grant Fund: There were no changes or
deletions.
Water Fund: There is an increase in water replenishment costs and the
City is going to an automatic water reading system. There were no changes or
deletions in the Water Fund Budget.
Golf Course Fund: There were no changes or deletions.
Transit Fund: Contains requested increase of three part-time bus drivers
and one part-time dispatcher. There were no changes or deletions.
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Redevelopment Agency: Includes a request for Redevelopment Manager.
There were no changes or deletions.
Cable TV - Public Access Fund: No changes or deletions.
Fringe Benefit Fund: No changes or deletions.
Field Equipment Fund: No changes or deletions.
Civic Center Maintenance Fund: No changes or deletions.
Liability Insurance Fund: An additional $50,000 is needed to cover the
increases in liability insurance. It was recommended using reserves in the
General Fund.
The Department Heads commented on the retention and trade-in of City
vehicles in their department.
Chief Martin discussed cost for the Ultralight aircraft and its value in
crime prevention and public relations.
The next Budget Study Session was set for 4:00 p.m., June 17, 1985.
Connie Sziebl, 8516 Donovan Street, representing St. Raymond's Elementary
School drill team, commented on its involvement in various competitions,
noting this is the last year St. Raymonds will sponsor the drill team. Photo-
graphs were taken of the drill team with the City Council.
Chief Martin cited the need for five additional Police Officers to form a
special enforcement team made up of a Sergeant, four patrolmen and one clerk,
allowing them the freedom to work plain clothes, patrol, wherever there is a
special problem, day or night. He believes this would have an impact on
reducing crime, and he anticipated the total cost of the program would be
about $295,000 per year. Chief Martin also commented on instituting a truancy
program which would reduce daylight residential burglaries and help keep kids
in school. The School District has expressed a desire to discuss contracting
for additional Police patrol on weekends. He responded to questions regarding
the costs for the program.
Councilwoman Boggs is in favor of the program but would not want to cut
costs in other departments.
Councilman Davila would like to see some statistics to justify the
request.
Mayor Barb recessed the meeting to closed session at 4:18 p.m. to discuss
personnel matters and pending litigation under provisions of Section 54956.9 -
Government Code as follows:
1. One Section 54956.9 - Subdivision (a) matter, as follows:
a. Downey CAREs vs. City of Downey, et al.
2. Two Section 54956.9 - Subdivision (b) matters.
3. One Section 54956.9 - Subdivision (c) matter.
The meeting resumed at 5:00 p.m. with all Council Members present. There
was no action taken in closed session.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., June 11, 1985, in
the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall, for closed session on pending or
potential litigation and personnel.
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