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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-19-86-Special MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JUNE 19, 1986 The City Council of the City of Downey held an a special called meeting at 2:00 p.m., June 19, 1986, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Pro Tem James S. Santangelo presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: James S. Santangelo Mayor Pro Tem Diane P. Boggs Robert G. Cormack Randall R. Barb ABSENT: Bob Davila Mayor (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Don Davis, City Manager Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development Ronald Irwin, Fire Chief James R. Jarrett, Director of Community Services William F. Martin, Police Chief Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services William F. Ralph, Director of Public Works Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Victoria Jenkins, City Librarian William Makshanoff, Building Official Lowell Williams, Manager of Finance Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Continuation of Study Session - City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year 1986-87 Mr. Cutts discussed the number of employees staffing the Code Enforcement Program and suggested hiring another Administrative Clerk II, which would free the Code Enforcement Officers for more field work. He noted that the Code Enforcement Officers are handling more complaints than they have in the past, and many of the cases end up with the City Prosecutor and in court. Mr. Cutts mentioned that certain office equipment ill also be necessary in conjunction with the Administrative Clerk II position. He responded to questions of the Council. .o q Wc,yQltUCfifyD PS ,i408i2i(C6 Councilwoman Boggs proposed that the Administrative Clerk II and additional equipment be placed on the list for consideration. Mr. Cutts indicated he will prepare a budget of the cost for the Adminis- trative Clerk II and additional equipment and bring it back to the Council. Mr. Cutts commented on the Chamber of Commerce budget, noting that $20,000 has been placed in the budget, which is consistent with last year. The Chamber has sent a letter requesting an additional $20,000. Councilwoman Boggs would like each organization seeking funds to submit their budget expenditures for the past three years. Discussion followed. Mr. Davis mentioned since the last Budget study session one area has been added pertaining to Drug Awareness and Drug Enforcement Program. Chief Martin explained a new law went into effect allowing for the billing of drunk drivers involved in traffic accidents to cover the costs for investi- gation, etc. The funds generated would cover the drug awareness program in the schools, and it is recommended those funds be earmarked for that purpose. Mayor Pro Tem Santangelo requested a report on the program prior to the Budget hearing. Mr. Ralph commented on the Street Sweeping Budget noting the changes recommended to increase the service. Posting the streets would generate Council Minutes 6/19/86 (Spec.) -1- SOL -c sufficient funds to pay for the street sweeping program. He will bring informa- tion back on contract sweeping and posting the City on street sweeping days. Discussion on replacing damaged sidewalks with black asphalt or concrete will be held pending a report from Mr. Ralph. Mayor Pro Tem Santangelo called for discussion on the City Book Budget. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs and seconded by Councilman Cormack to leave $10,000 in the budget to purchase more books for the Library and to proceed with the possibility of adding a Librarian Cataloguer for $18,810. (See later motion.) Councilman Barb said if new programs are proposed, then permanent, on -going funding sources should be considered. Mrs. Jenkins responded to questions regarding the request for a cataloguer. Mr. Davis recommended the Council not add anything to the Budget or addi- tional people until after the study sessions and workshops in September to see what the financial condition of the City will be in the future. Councilman Cormack commented on the need to increase the City's income and noted the Trash -to -Energy Program being undertaken in the City of Commerce, which was previously considered by Downey. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs and seconded by Councilman Cormack to add $18,810 to the Library Budget for a cataloguer; $4,500 to the Rose Float Association for use of the Theatre for the Miss Downey Pageant the same arrange- ment as last year which totals $23,310; $12,000 for hand -sweeping for the Public Works Department; and approximately $20,000 for an Administrative Clerk II, as items to be considered at the budget hearing on June 24th. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Boggs and seconded by Councilman Cormack to amend the motion by withdrawing the figures and have staff report back. Roll call vote on the amendment: AYES: 2 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack NOES: 2 Council Members: Santangelo, Barb ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila Failed. Roll call on the original motion: AYES: 2 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack NOES: 2 Council Members: Santangelo, Barb ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila Failed. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and so ordered to hold tree trimming in the amount of $20,000 until September. It was so ordered to hold community grants for Campfire, WICS, Proj Info, YES, SCAD and SECIL to September. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to consider the Rose Float Association in the amount of $4,500 in the Budget hearing. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs and seconded by Councilman Cormack to consider the Senior Citizen Rebate, We Tip, and Cerritos Corridor in September. Following discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to have the Senior Citizen Rebate and We Tip scheduled for September and that Cerritos Corridor be considered during the Budget hearing. . Discussion was held regarding the request of the Downey Chamber of Commerce for an additional $20,000. It was removed from the Budget List. Council Minutes 6/19/86 (Spec.) -2- It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to consider the Librarian Cataloguer during the Budget hearing. It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Councilwoman Boggs to consider the Code Enforcement Program during the Budget hearing with instruc- tions that staff take a further look to see if there is another way the program can be handled. Councilwoman Boggs would like to see the Code Enforcement Program separated between the position and equipment and look at alternatives in equipment. — It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to consider concrete sidewalk work in September. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and so ordered to consider street sweeping in September. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to consider the Unified Computer System in September. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to consider the Drug Awareness Resistance Program (DARE) during the Budget hearing. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to consider City -owned Parking Lots in September. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to leave the $10,000 additional amount for purchasing of supplies in the Library Book Budget as in the printed budget. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and so ordered that the Budget be adopted with the exception of new Capital Projects and the Civic Center sign, which would not be approved until Council reviews them. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and so ordered to delay Capital Outlay Projects until the second meeting in July. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and so ordered that consideration be given to controlling commercial and industrial rubbish in the Trash -to -Energy program. Mr. Ralph said this can be included in the franchise. Mayor Pro Tem Santangelo asked that all employees be invited to the Mayor Transition Ceremony on July lst. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. to 6:55 p.m., June 24, 1986, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. Robert L. Shan'.., City er -Treasurer Jam Santange ,Mayor Proiem Council Minutes 6/19/86 (Spec.) -3-