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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Mayor Tom Minor
Subject:
Appointments - Blue Ribbon Budget
Reduction Committee
Dept: Mayor's Office
. ORIGINAL
Date: April 9, 1997
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
03/31/97 -- Mayor and Common Council form committee and direct that appointments be made on April 21, 1997.
Reconunended Motion:
1. That the Mayor and Common Council approve the appointments of Harold Duffy (First Ward), Joe Rivera
(Third Ward), Judy Battey (Fourth Ward), Dr. Michael Clarke (Fifth Ward), Connie Garrett (Sixth Ward),
Esther Estrada (Seventh Ward), Jorge Carlos, Council staff, Jim Robbins (Mayor's appointment), and J.
Lorraine Velarde, Mayor's staff; and
2. That the Mayor and Common Council adopt the recommended guidelines for the Ad Hoc Budget
Reduction Committee. ~~
/ Signature
Contact person: Ml\Yor Tom Minor
Phone 5133
Supporting data attached: Yes Ward: City-wide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount:
Source:(Acct. No.)
(Acct. Description) N/A
Finance:
Council Notes:
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Agenda Item No. /A
STAFF REPORT
On March 31, 1997, the Mayor and Common Council took action to form
an Ad Hoc Budget Reduction Committee. This committee will help to
identify ways to reduce spending for City services.
The following individuals are recommended for appointment to the
Committee:
Appointinq Official
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Mayor
Mayor's staff
Council's staff
Representative
Harold Duffy
Joe Rivera
Judy Battey
Dr. Michael Clarke
Connie Garrett
Esther Estrada
Jim Robbins
J. Lorraine Velarde
Jorge Carlos
The Second Ward has yet to submit a recommendation for appointment.
It is anticipated that the Committee will begin to meet shortly. In
order to facilitate those meetings, guidelines for the Committee
have been developed and are attached for your review and
concurrence. These guidelines are modeled after those used
successfully in other cities that have formed similar committees.
It is recommended that the Council approve the appointments listed
above, and adopt the proposed Budget Reduction Committee
guidelines.
Mayor's Budqet Reduotion Committee
ProDosed Guidelines
h MembershiD
A. The committee will consist of a member of the Mayor's
staff~ a member of the city Council's staff~ a resident
appointed by the Mayor~ a resident appointed by each of
the seven Council Members~ and one representative from
each of the five employee bargaining units.
B. The residents appointed by each Council Member may reside
outside the appointinq Council Member's ward.
II. Committee ODerations
A. The committee will elect a Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson must
be chosen from among those committee members who were
appointed by the Mayor and Council Members.
B. All meetings will be public, and will follow standard
parliamentary procedures. Eight (8) members present will
constitute a quorum.
C.
summary minutes
the Committee.
meetings.
will be kept by a Secretary elected by
The secretary will also tape record all
D. At its first meeting, the Committee will determine the
dates, times, and locations of future meetings.
E. The Mayor will assign the Acting city Administrator,
Finance Director, and other City staff to participate in
the Committee meetings and discussions on an as needed
basis.
F. city support staff will develop an agenda for each
meeting based on input from the committee members. The
agenda will be used as a starting point for each meeting.
III. Committee Activities and Recommendations
A. The Ad Hoc Budget Committee's recommendations to the
Mayor and Council are advisory only.
B. Any member of the committee may make a motion
recommending an action to the Mayor and Council. All
motions approved by a majority of the committee members
present will be included in a final report to the Mayor
and council.
C. City staff will provide information and support to the
committee. All committee requests for information will
be coordinated through the Mayor's staff representative
to ensure efficient coordination and expeditious
handling.
IV. Committee Ob;ectives
A. Review the city's current services and budget.
B. Make recommendations concerning how current spending
levels can be reduced.
C. Provide a final report and recommendations to the Mayor
and Council by June 15, 1997.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From:
Mayor Tom Minor
Subject:
Appointments - Blue Ribbon
Budget Reduction Committee
Dept: Mayor's Office
Date: April 15, 1997
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
03/31/97
Mayor and Common Council form committee and direct that appointments be made on April
21, 1997.
Recommended Motion:
That the Mayor & Common Council approve the appointment of Susan Lien (Second Ward).
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Signature
Contact person: Mayor Tom Minor
Phone 5133
Supporting data attached: Yes
Ward: City-wide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: -0-
Source:(Acct. No.) -0-
(Acct. Description) N/ A
Finance:
Council Notes:
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Agenda Item No. E
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor Tom Minor
FROM:
Council Office
SUBJECT: Appointment - Blue Ribbon Budget Reduction Recommendation Committee
DATE:
April 15, 1997
COPIES:
Councilmembers
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Dr. Frederick J. Curlin's appointment to the Blue Ribbon Budget Reduction
Recommendation Committee is Susan Lien.
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PHILIP A. ARVIW
Executive Assistant
to the Council
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APR 1 5 1997
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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