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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1983 Minutes . . City of San Bernardino, California . June 4, 1983 This is the time and place heretofore set for an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at their Adjourned Regular Meeting held Friday, May 27, 1983, at 2:05 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. The City Clerk has caused to be posted the Order of Adjourn- ment of said meeting held Friday, May 27, 1983, at 2:05 p.m., and has on file in the Office of the City Clerk an affidavit of said posting together with a copy of said Order which was posted on Wednesday, June 1, 1983, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California. . The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor Holcomb at 9:30 a.m., in the California Room of the Convention Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California, without a quorum. The following persons were present: Mayor Holcomb, Council Mem- bers Hernandez, Quiel, Strickler; City Clerk Clark, City Adminis- trator Matzer. Absent: Council Members Castaneda, Reilly, Marks, Hobbs; City Attorney Prince. Also present was Council Member elect Dan Frazier. BUDGET HEARING - 1983-84 FISCAL YEAR Mayor Holcomb made introductory remarks and explained that there was going to be a trade-off between cuts in services or in- creased revenue in fiscal year 1983-84. COUNCIL MEMBERS REILLY AND MARKS ARRIVED At 9:33 a.m., Council Members Reilly and Marks arrived at the Council Meeting. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING A quorum now being present, the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino was called to order. . CITY ATTORNEY PRINCE ARRIVED At 9:33 a.m., City Attorney Prince arrived at the Council Meeting. Mayor Holcomb stated that one of his objectives was to es- tablish credibility with the employees but added that there is nothing in the budget for pay increases. He projected that there would be 44 positions cut, 15 of which are already vacant. City Administrator Matzer gave an overview of the 1983-84 budget after two rounds of reductions on the department level. COUNCIL MEMBER CASTANEDA ARRIVED At 9:52 a.m., Council Member Castaneda arrived at the Coun- cil Meeting. . City Administrator Matzer explained the criteria for budget cuts stating that the smallest impact has been on Police and Fire Departments. He stated that the net result is a budget for 1983- 84 to be set at the same level as the 1982-83 budget. There will be no pay increases for general employees and almost zero money for capital improvements. The reserve account has been reduced to an estimated $421,000 for operating contingency which is way below the national standard. . . . Warren Knudson, Finance Director, gave a review of projected revenues and fiscal resources. He stated that the projected reve- nue figure does not contain fee adjustments or increases that may be considered by the Mayor and Common Council and explained some of the uncertainties with regard to revenue estimates. PUBLIC SERVICES BUDGET Manuel Moreno, Superintendent of Public Services, presented the Public Services budget. Based on his required budget cut, Mr. Moreno recommended the elimination of the street sweeping program for the City of San Bernardino. This would reduce the number of employees in his department to 67.5. Finance Director Warren Knudson explained reductions in the street maintenance funds due to cuts from the Transportation Fund. The Street Superintendent answered questions regarding the danger of deferring maintenance of streets and the street sweeping program. A slide presentation on the Public Services Division was presented. . POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Ben Gonzales, Police Chief, presented the Police Department budget stating that three unfilled positions have been recom- mended for elimination, and that many capital improvement projects have been postponed. He gave an overview of the organizational structure, new programs and concepts, the case management system and the Hughes Study implementation. Lieutenant Dave Thomas made a presentation regarding the C-CAP Grant for data processing. FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Gerald Newcombe, Fire Chief, presented the Fire Department budget. He stated he would not be filling a Paramedic Coordina- tor position, explained the benefits of a joint purchase program with other fire departments and other efficiencies throughout the department. . PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET Annie Ramos, Director of Park and Recreation, presented the Park and Recreation Department budget. She explained efficiencies accomplished through mowing schedules and other changes in the parks and recreation divisions. The Director of Park and Recreation explained how a reduc- tion in the Department's budget would impact the Park and Recrea- tion programs and recommended the closure of a community center and the sale of the Colima Boy Scout House. RECESS MEETING At 12:00 p.m., the meeting recessed until 1:00 p.m., in the California Room of the Convention Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. RECONVENE MEETING At 1:00 p.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino reconvened in the California Room of the Convention Center, 303 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California. . ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk with the following be- ing present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Reilly, Hernandez, Marks, Quiel, Strickler; City Clerk Clark, City Administrator Matzer. Absent: Council Members Castaneda, Hobbs; City Attorney Prince. -2- 6/4/82 . . . PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, presented the budget for the Public Works Department. He spoke regarding personnel cuts and other reductions in the department and answered questions regarding the City's storm drain system. PUBLIC BUILDINGS BUDGET Wayne Overstreet, Superintendent of Public Buildings, pre- sented the Public Buildings Department budget and energy conser- vation measures that have been undertaken by the City. The Superintendent of Public Buildings answered questions of the Council stating that for the most part, youth leagues are cooperating with the City on energy conservation. ELECTRICAL DIVISION BUDGET Frank O'Brien, Electrical Superintendent, explained what the Electrical Division is responsible for and which positions will be targeted for elimination. He explained a problem that the City is facing with regard to traffic signal maintenance workers who are underpaid and use the City as a training ground for finding jobs elsewhere. . GARAGE DIVISION BUDGET Bob Torbitt, Equipment Superintendent of the Garage Division, presented the budget for the Garage Division. He stated that four people would be cut which would create additional down time for the City's 493 vehicles. Mr. Torbitt answered questions of the Council stating that there are 26 service types of employees in the department. COUNCIL MEMBER STRICKLER EXCUSED At 1:45 p.m., Council Member Strickler was excused from the Council Meeting. LIBRARY BUDGET Steve Whitney, City Librarian, presented the Library budget explaining the criteria for proposed reductions. He added that the cuts recommended for his department may result in the closure of two libraries and the laying off of two full time and twelve part time employees. . COUNCIL OFFICE BUDGET Olen Jones, Executive Assistant to the Council, presented the Council budget. MAYOR'S OFFICE BUDGET Lorraine Velarde, Administrative Assistant, presented the Mayor's Office budget stating that the present vacant position of Public Information Officer would remain unfilled. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT BUDGET The budget for the Building and Safety Department was pre- sented by Jack Rosebraugh, Superintendent of Building and Safety. He explained his recommendations for fee increases and answered questions regarding the Code compliance Officer position which is presently vacant. Manual Moreno, Public Services Superintendent, and Jack Rose- braugh, Building and Safety Superintendent, answered questions re- garding the City's hazardous buildings and weed abatement programs. . CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BUDGET Shauna Clark, City Clerk, presented the City Clerk's Office budget which included recommendations for increasing revenues by changing the tax structure for business licenses and instituting a business license audit program. The City Clerk answered ques- tions regarding elections. - 3 - 6/4/83 . . . CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE BUDGET Craig Graves, City Treasurer, explained how reductions would affect his budget by requiring a cutback in the operation of the utility collection center. He answered questions of the Council regarding costs of operating the center. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION BUDGET Ernie Wilson, Affirmative Action Officer, presented the Affirmative Action budget and answered questions of the Council regarding the program. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN Mr. Jim Lynas, a resident of 1160 East Sonora, spoke regard- ing the need for the Mayor and Common Council to address a con- stantly escalating cost of the retirement program. PERSONNEL BUDGET Joe Canton, Director of Personnel, presented the Personnel budget stating that the salary for the Chief Examiner position has been eliminated by the appointment of the Personnel Director to fill the Director position and the Chief Examiner position concurrently. He also spoke regarding the Labor Relations Program and answered other questions of the Council. . CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BUDGET Ralph prince, City Attorney, explained how a $7,702 reduction in his department was accomplished. LIBRARY FUND Kiko Gomez, an interested citizen, asked questions regarding the library fund. GENERAL EMPLOYEES Ruben Juarez, employee representative for AFSCME Local 36, spoke regarding the need to strengthen credibility with the employees in light that the employees have not received a raise in two years. ADJOURN MEETING At 4:05 p.m., Council Member Quiel made a motion, seconded by Council Member Reilly and unanimously carried, that the meet- ing be adjourned. . City Clerk Approved the 20th of June, 1983. Mayor of the City of San Bernardino . -4- 6/4/83