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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-04-86-Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 1986 The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 2:00 p.m., June 4, 1986, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Bob Davila presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Bob Davila Mayor James S. Santangelo Mayor Pro Tem Diane P. Boggs Robert G. Cormack Randall R. Barb ALSO PRESENT: Don Davis, City Manager Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development James R. Jarrett, Director of Community Services Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services William F. Ralph, Director of Public Works James R. Jarrett, Director of Community Services Pete Stone, Captain, Police Department Lowell Williams, Manager of Finance Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager ORDINANCE NO. 823 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SWIMMING POOL IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt. Study Session - City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year 1986-87 Mr. Roy Paul, Councilman -Elect, was invited to sit with the Council during its review of the Budget. Mr. Davis commended staff for its cooperation in developing the Budget, noting there was almost $2 million shortfall between revenue estimates and budget requests when the Budget process began. A balanced Budget is presented at this time. He commented on the increase in the General Fund Budget; in- creases in insurance premiums; and absorption of new equipment Capital Outlay items in the General Fund Budget. Mr. Davis mentioned information has been received from the Federal Government that the City will receive a one-time partial Revenue Sharing payment of around $70,000 which has not been included in the Budget document. Noting problem areas needing to be faced in the future, he recommended after the Budget is adopted that Council and staff discuss what the direcion will be in the future regarding service levels and increased revenues. During review of capital outlay requests, Councilwoman Boggs suggested leaving the word processing unit requested for the City Manager's office in the Budget because of the work load in that office. Mr. Ralph reviewed the Public Works Budget. Councilwoman Boggs would like to see some shifting of funds to provide for concrete repair of sidewalks. A discussion was held regarding maintaining the tree trimming program. It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to place the $20,000 for tree trimming on a list to be considered following review of the budget. Councilwoman Boggs suggested taking a further look at the concrete crew and that it be added to the list of items to be reviewed. Council Minutes 6/4/86 (Adj.) -1- It was moved by Councilman Santangelo and seconded by Counclman Cormack to not repair any concrete on sidewalks with black asphalt. Mr. Ralph explained the reason the black asphalt is used and agreed to come back with alternatives. The motion and second were withdrawn. Mayor Davila has received complaints from senior citizens about a sidewalk that was closed when the condominium project was built near Meadow Park School, and he asked if another sidewalk or trail could be constructed around the wall of the project. He directed staff to work with the County on this matter. Mayor Davila declared a recess from 3:25 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present. Councilman Santangelo feels the street sweeping program needs improvement. Councilwoman Boggs suggested consideration be given to no parking on certain days for street sweeping and that the County provide the cleaning of its streets. On page 199, the reference to street sweeping on holidays was deleted. Councilman Barb commented on the need for periodic checks of gardeners and plumbers, people who work in the neighborhoods, to see that they have a business license and proper permits. Councilman Barb feels there should be uniformity of word processing equip- ment throughout City Hall. Staff will bring back a report. It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and passed by the following vote to approve the requested appropriation for the City Council Budget. Responding to a question, Mr. Yotsuya commented regarding the Council's previous decision to not join the National League of Cities. Councilwoman Boggs questioned if cities benefit from this organization whether or not they are a member and requested further information. It was directed that the item for consulting services - lobbiest to analyze State Legislation be brought back to the Council. AYES: 5 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila Review of the City Attorney Budget was deferred until after the June loth Council Meeting. Mr. Shand reviewed the City Clerk -Treasurer Budget. It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to approve. Mr. Davia reviewed the City Manager Budget. It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to approve. Mr. Powell reviewed the Administrative Services Budget. r-- ` 1,.man Barb would li!;c to see a uniform computer system in all the offices of the City and suggested seeking a proposal. Mr. Powell will research. It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the anticipated expenditures for the Administrative Services Budget. It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the estimated expenditures for the Public Works Budget. Council Minutes 6/4/86 (Adj.) -2- The meeting was adjourned at 4:46 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., June 5, 1986, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall, for continued Budget Study Session. R ert L. Shand, City Cler� -Treasurer Bob Davila, Mayor Council Minutes 6/4/86 (Adj.) -3-