HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-1981MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 18, 1981
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gordon Bricken at 8:03 p.m. in
Room 831, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers present were
John Acosta, R. W. Luxembourger, Patricia A. McGuigan, and Mayor Gordon
Bricken. Also present were City Manager A. J. Wilson, City Attorney
Edward J. Cooper, Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy and members of the
City's administrative staff. Councilmembers J. Ogden Markel, Alfred C.
Serrato, and Daniel E. Griset arrived at 8:05 a.m., 8:10 a.m. and 8:26 a.m.
respectively.
GENERAL BUDGET The City Manager indicated more funds
would be available to the City for
the coming fiscal year than anticipa-
ted at the time of budget preparation.
Sources of the additional funds were carryover, $705,000; state monies,
$525.800; and paramedic fees, $150,000. He recommended that the carryover
funds be used for capital expenditures, that $150,000 of the balance be
allocated to reinstatement of eight positions in the Police Department,
and that consideration be given to utilizing a portion of the remaining
balance in a "residential integrity effort" as outlined in the memo pre-
pared by Assistant City Manager Rex Swanson dated July 17, 1981.
POLICE BUDGET The Council continued its review of
the Police budget, discussing duties
of the various units and impacts of
each unit on public safety in general.
The Mayor requested a statistical distribution of response time and possi-
ble sources of funding for 20 additional officers. Councilmember Serrato
requested a report on overtime expenditures for patrol activities and total
police overtime for the last fiscal year, and Councilmember Griset addressed
the need to establish priorities. The Police Chief responded to Council's
specific questions.
FIRE BUDGET The City Manager presented an overview
of the Fire budget and stated that al-
though manpower had been reduced, no
negative impacts in fire service were
anticipated due to the more efficient deployment of personnel. The Depart-
ment would now be employing two squad trucks as back-up to the paramedic
units, instead of engines, which would permit better fire protection cover-
age Councilmembers discussed the Fire budget and the Fire Chief responded to
specific questions.
REC. & PARKS BUDGET The City Manager presented a summary
of the activities of the Recreation
and Parks Department, including the
functions of Satellites A - D, and
explained that due to the loss of CETA personnel, less park maintenance
could be expected in the South and North Division Parks. However, he
noted that a qualified zoo curator had been included in the budget for
the first time, which would improve services at that facility. The Rec-
reation and Parks Director responded to Council's specific questions.
MUSEUM BUDGET The City Manager presented an over-
view of the programs and special ex-
hibitions at the Museum. The Museum
Director elaborated on specific needs
at the museum including additional security forces, increasing hours the
museum is open to the public, and salaries for personnel working in the
evening. He also responded to Council's specific questions.
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LIBRARY BUDGET The Library Director explained that
cutting part-time positions, magazine
subscriptions, and book budget sup-
plies were the factors responsible
for the $5,000 reduction in the Library's budget. Councilmember Markel
commented on the expansion of the Library, and the Director responded to
Council's specific questions.
CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, The City Manager presented a summary
& CITY MANAGER BUDGETS of the operations and responsibilities
of the following departments: Clerk
of the Council, City Attorney, and
City Manager. Councilmember Markel expressed his concern regarding person-
nel turnover, unnecessary paperwork, and the cost of equipment.
The City Attorney discussed the position of Deputy City Attorney III, ex-
plaining that this position would coordinate the work of the Deputy City
Attorney II's. He also mentioned that he would like to adjust the Assist-
ant City Attorney's salary.
The City Manager responded to Council's specific quesitons regarding his
area.
PERSONNEL &
FINANCE BUDGETS
The City Manager presented overviews
of the Personnel and Finance Depart-
ments.
After discussion, Council agreed that the following subjects should be
discussed at special study sessions: 1) Santa Ana Zoo, 2) Bowers Museum,
3) Personnel Department, and 4) Eddie West Field - Santa Ara Stadium. CA 65B
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at
11:50 p.m.
fdayhice C. Guy
(~Cylerk of the Council
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