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HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-Council Office " r'._'.~ \. ,........ :) ~ WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE .. November 25, 1985 ATTENDEES: Councilman S~eve Marks - Chairman; Councilwoman Esther Estrada; Councilman Dan Frazier; City Attorney - Ralph Prince; City Administrator Jack Matzer; Public Works Director - Roger Hardgrave; Fire Chief - Gerald Newcombe; Public Services Director - Manuel Moreno; Public Buildings Supt. Wayne Overstreet; Parks, Recreation, Community Services Director - Annie Ramos; Community Services Supt. - Anne Rhodes; Recreation Supt. John Kramer; Senior Recreation Supt. - Norm Baffrey; Human Relations Assistant - Donna Dorsey; Risk Management Director Ronald Solheim; Principal Planner - David Anderson; RDA Resources Coordinator - Ken Henderson; Council Executive Assistant - Phil Arvizo; Mayor's Administrative Assistant Richard Bennecke; EDC Director Sam Henley; Mr. Frank Stallworth; Mr. Alonzo Thompson; The Sun - Steve Stern. 1. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - GRANT DEED CONVEYANCE - The Committee recommended acceptance of grant deed con- veyance and recommended a joint public hearing regarding sale be set as soon as possible. 2. ARTERY RESURFACING - SB 300 FUNDING REPORT - As per Council direction, first allotment of approximately $460,000 is to be divided equally by wards for use on arterials; Council persons to review and approve recommendations from Public Services. Second allotment of approximately $460,000 to be used for major arterials throughout the City irrespec- tive of ward. City Engineer and Director of Public Services to make recommendations to full Council at second meeting in December. 3. SHARED HOUSING tions whether program is time. Committee to seek direction. PROGRAM REPORT - Staff report ques- needed or should be funded at this full Council participation on policy 4. SECCOMBE LAKE STATE URBAN RECREATION AREA REPORT The Committee received a report from Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and requested her to bring the approved agreement and any other agreements back to tae Ways and Means Committee to review. The Committee directed the City Attorney to amend agreements (for Council review) which would protect the City from losing current state obligations if the State were to not follow through on amended agreement. \'6 ,"-' ~,.. ..... :) -.-' t, 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PERSONNEL POLICIES - Item continued. Consideration was deferred per Councilman Strickler's request. The Committee agreed that this item be looked at by Personnel Committee, Ways & Means Committee and Redevelopment Committee prior to going to the full Council. Each Committee is requested to keep the others informed of their deliberations. 6. APPROPRIATE FUNDING LEVEL FOR ROOSEVELT BOWL AND PERRIS HILL PARK CULTURAL ACTIVITIES - The Committee recom- mended to fund at the requested level ($10,000) from appropriated reserve. Appropriation to be used for needed equipment/supply purchases and cultural programming. 7. BLACK HISTORY PARADE COMMITTEE PROPOSAL The Committee recommended funding of $lO,OOO as requested. 8. R-3 MULTI-FAMILY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - Item contin- ued to the second meeting in December. Planning staff and City Attorney are to review and discuss with Building Industries Association before returning item to the COl\lmittee. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA 1. VACATION OF ARROWHEAD AVENUE await coordination between EDC Director Director Hardgrave and Mr. Chuck Foster. - Item continued to Henley, Public Works 2. LIGHTING PROBLEM - The Committee received a report from Director of Public Works and Public Building Superinten- dent regarding the shortage of two positions in sports and recreational lighting. Providing these positions can be filled by early 86, there should be no problem providing the necessary support by the start of the Little League and summer sport season. Staff informed of the importance of providing timely and appropriate support to youth recrea- tional and support programs and directed that work be given a high priority. 3. REAL PROPERTY SECTION and 4. STAFFING - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - Item continued to second meeting in December to allow City Administrator, Personnel Director and Public Works Director to look at the critical needs and issues in staffing of Real Property and Traffic Engineering. Determination will be made by staff to "fast track" hiring for vacancies. 5. STAFFING MAC FORCE PLAN - The Committee is concerned about the MAC Program and the adverse impact it ~ be having on departmental operations. The Committee asked that Greg Garcia, Mayor's Project Coordinator, be present at the next meeting. ., c c' -..... :) -' " 6. A) SHORTAGE OF FIRE INSPECTORS - B) ABATEMENT - USE OF FIRE INSPECTORS - The City Administrator and Fire Chief are to combine their efforts to fill vacancies on a .fast trac~ basis. Fire Chief concerned about utilization of Inspectors in routine abatement tasks. Committee directed City Administrator to prepare briefing for a December meeting on abatement organization alternatives. 7. APPRAISAL OF CITY OWNED mittee recommended approval of a Director of Emergency Services, to Inc. reappraise all City owned real REAL PROPERTY - request by Ron have Marshall & property. The Com- SOlheim, Stevens Meeting adjourned. Respectfo"y .~. couilc~1f:ve Mark~ Chairman Ways & Means Committee SM:ej