HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/1983City Council Minutes
Thursday, June 9, 1983- 12:10 p.m.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Roger Neuman, Police Chief, reviewed the Summary for Police Protection
requested budgeted amount of $3,049,980. The ten primary goals were to:
1) provide for crime prevention;. 2) positive deterrent measures against
established criminal activities; 3) prompt and prudent apprehension of
suspected,criminal offenders; 4) thorough and appropriate police - related
investigations; 5) emergency services; 6) social order during times of
disaster; 7) safe and orderly flow of traffic; 8) services contributing to
the preservation of community health, safety and.general public assistance;
9) effective coordination between agencies; and 10) effective and efficient
departmental administration.
Don Englert, Police Captain, reviewed pages D -86 & D 87 and D 108 -109
entitled "Administrative Services" and "Animal Regulation'.'. The items and
objectives that he highlighted were:. 1) the Police Facility was approximately
30 -45 days behind schedule. This.was,primarily.due to the rainy season
earlier in the year. 2) The Police Department.wished to purchase an .
emergency power generator which would replace the current one that has been
in use for 14 years. There is approximately a $5000 salvage value. This
older generator will be relocated at City Hall.. 3).Animal Regulations.
Councilman Griffin suggested that the.Police Department look.at interfacing,
where possible, with the County and would encourage both the Fire and
Police to explore the interfacing of public safety equipment with County
public safety equipment.
Councilman Settle requested the Police Department emphasize rabies mitigation,
as rabies have been a real problem in the past. He would also encourage
cost recovery programs.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council gave conceptual
approval to the Administrative Services Budget in the amount of $304,450 as
amended; and conceptual approval for $22,000 for Contract.Administration in 1
Animal Regulation (5 -0).
Gary Grant reviewed the Police Investigation Budget in the amount of
$352,120 highlighting the four major objectives (see pages D -88 & D 89 of
the budget).
Upon general consensus, Council gave conceptual approval to the requested
amount.
Lieutenant Chelquist reviewed the Patrol Service Program under Police
Protection in the amount of $1,808,950 commenting on four major objectives
(see pages D -90 & D 91 of the budget).
Councilman Settle was concerned with the replacement value of vehicles and
its rapid increase.
Lieutenant Chelquist explained that the city had been purchasing through
the state as they had found it to be the most cost effective. They have
reviewed looking at fleet buying, lease purchasing, purchasing outright,
and determined that going out with the state has been a savings of from 20
to 30 percent.
Councilman Dunin suggested expanding the use of the motorcycle program in
lieu of cars.
Police Chief Neuman stated that also was not cost effective, as the motorcycle
represents a very special vehicle for special operational areas only.
Lieutenant Chelquist stated that the first three objectives would be a part
of the quarterly reporting system.
After brief discussion and upon general concurrence, Council gave conceptual
approval to the requested Patrol Budget of $1,808,950 (5 -0).
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Tom Stewart, Technical Services Coordinator, reviewed the Technical Services
Budget in the amount of $584,460 (see pages D -92 & D -93 of the budget). He
stated that none of the major objectives would be reportable in the quarterly
goals reporting system.
After brief discussion and.upon general consensus to give conceptual
approval to the requested amount and to include dollar figures under
Significant Expenditure Changes (5 -0).
1 He also asked for Council concurrence on pages D -72 & D -73 "Parking Enforce-
ment" in the amount of $64,040. There were no major objectives or signifi-
cant expenditures.
After brief discussion, Council gave conceptual approval to the requested
amount (5 -0).
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, summarized the Fire /Environmental Safety Budget in
the total amount of $2,430,566. He then reviewed some minor staffing
changes on pages C- 20,29, & 30 of the report.
Bill Callaway, Battalion Chief, reviewed Administration pages D -96 & D -97
of the report entitled "Administrative Services" with a requested budget of
$329,215. He stated there was a reduction of over $100,000 due to the
creation of the technical services program.
After brief discussion and-upon general consensus,.Council gave conceptual
approval to the requested amount (5 -0).
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, reviewed pages D -98 & D -99 of the report entitled
"Emergency Response ", requested budget $1,395,586. Only objective 411
concerning EMT -II's would be made a part.of the quarterly reporting system,
of the four objectives listed. With regard to the EMT II Program, he
stated that one person was now currently certified, three more would be
soon. He did receive a request today from Dr. Bernhardt for an additional
amount of $7,370 as the city's pro rata share for this next fiscal year.
He would prefer to have an opportunity to make a report and come back to
the Council on this rather than asking for a decision today.
Councilman'Settle stated he would.like to see the cost figures-paid-by the
other cities of their proportionate distributional shares. He could
support a joint powers agreement -like arrangement.
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, stated that a report would be
forthcoming.
Councilman Dunin stated he was concerned about the skyrocketing effect that
he saw this program having. He would expect the report that comes back to
have a dollar breakdown on how much it actually costs,.:iucluding overtime,
personnel -and the City'. s share versus -other cities'. He questioned if the
Fire Department was - filling their vacancies with already certified EMT
personnel.
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, responded that they are attempting to hire certified
EMT or paramedic applicants, but it does restrict the selection process
when you limit it-to only those with advanced life support training and
experience.
' Councilman Dunin hoped that the breakdown would also include any new
equipment that would be required and,.after the initial training period was
over, what kind of supplementary training and costs would be required.
Councilman Griffin would also like to see cost recovery alternatives. This
should be a number one objective.
Mayor Billig suggested review of cost recovery alternatives. Placement on
the ballot might be.an.appropriate way to handle it.
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Councilman Dunin concurred. He also questioned what the status was.for
fire prevention on the periphery of the city.
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, stated that they had been working with the California
Conservation Corps to protect certain designated areas.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, the Emergency Response
Budget of $1,395,586 was given conceptual approval as amended.
George Truppelli, Fire Marshal, reviewed the Hazard Prevention Budget in
the amount of $322,986 found on pages D -100 & D -101 of the report. Numbers
4 and 6 were the primary objectives for "Develop and implementation of a
Fire Department Fee Schedule" and starting of an annual Public Education
Program with hospitals, schools, public service groups, and the public.
Items 1 and 2 would be included as part of the quarterly reporting system
which was the Fire Master Plan and the Master Plan report on community
input for low cost fire and hazard self- insurance.
After brief discussion, Council gave conceptual approval to the requested
budget.
Lew Schmutz, Battalion Training Chief, reviewed the Training Budget in the
amount of $116,637 found on pages D -102 & D -103 of the report. Item number
1 would be included in the quarterly report to complete all phases.of.the
health evaluation project including evaluating the effectiveness of the
health fitness program.
After brief discussion, Council gave conceptual approval to the requested
amount.
Steve Smith, Battalion Chief, reviewed the Technical Services Budget in the
amount of $268,142 found on pages D -104 & D -105 of the budget. He stated
that number 3 was the primary objective to improve the Emergency Personnel
Callback System by locating and identifying the cost of a new transmitter
site.
After brief discussion, Council gave conceptual approval to the requested
budget of $268,142 as submitted (5 -0).
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, reviewed the Planning /Training under Disaster
Preparedness Budget amount of $26,275. He stated that objectives 2 & 4
would be contained in the quarterly reporting program. No. 2-was: to
refine and improve the nuclear power plant incident management plan; and
No. 4, "Maximize disaster preparedness delivery by identifying and aggres-
sively pursuing outside revenue sources including matching fund and reimburse-
ment alternatives."
Councilwoman Dovey suggested that this be tied in with discussions of a
Nuclear Response Plan, and that- it.might be appropriate for the Council to
hold a study session to discuss it.
Council concurred, and directed that staff set a study session for its
review with the Human Relations Commissioners invited to sit in (5 -0).
1:45 p.m. Councilman Griffin left the meeting.
Community Development
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the Planning Commission
Budget in the amount of $6,000 found on pages D -22 & D -23 of the report.
The only significant expenditure was a decrease of $2,000 representing less
travel expense for training workshops. There is still money in the budget
for one or two commissioners to attend the League Meeting and other pertinent
seminars.
Councilman Settle stated he would like to see the Airport Specific Plan
listed in Planning Commission's objectives as well. He felt it was highly
important and was afraid that the County could do something at any time and
that the City would not be prepared to respond. He felt it was highly
important with respect to the rural land use area.
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Councilman Dunin stated he would encourage Planning Commissioners to go to
League Meetings, especially as they pertained to land use and other elements.
He felt it was very cost effective and highly educational.
After brief discussion, Council gave conceptual.approval to the Planning
Commission Budget of $6,000 with an amendment to add three words to objective
number 5 to read "active participation in Strategic Planning implementation;
downtown... "(4 -0 -1).
1 Toby Ross, Community Development Director, then reviewed the Current and
Advanced Planning & Enforcement Budget of $458,490 found on pages D -24 &
D -25 of the report. He recommended adding Margarita Specific Plan (7/83 -2/84)
as a major objective under item 1, and to add an additional objective
number 5 to "restudy parking and requirements for downtown including
consideration of fees -in -lieu (8/83 -2/84) to be completed jointly with the
Engineering Division ". Four objectives to be included in the quarterly
reporting system would be, Strategic Planning, Airport, Maino, and Margarita
Specific Plan. After discussion he stated he would come up with alternative
language for affordable housing competition, which was listed as one of the
major objectives under item 1.
Upon question by Councilwoman Dovey, Toby Ross suggested rewording under
Major Objective "Historic Survey" to read: "historic survey and implementation
of cultural heritage programs." (7/83 -2/84)
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council gave conceptual
approval to the requested budget of $458,490 with recommended changes as
noted (4 -0 -1).
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the Architectural
Review Budget under Construction Development in the amount of $3,000 found
on page D -26 & D -27 of the report and after brief discussion this budget
was given conceptual approval.with.the added objective number 6 "Develop an
orientation and training program for commission" and amendment to objective
number 5 to cross - reference the use of the Park and Recreation Commission
and the Cultural Heritage Board or other advisory bodies in exploring the
concept of a designate area for the relocation of historic buildings
displaced by development.
Councilman Dunin suggested acceleration of the transfer of the Sign Enforce-
ment Officer into other areas, possibly in the area.of enforcement of
unauthorized home occupations. He strongly emphasized the retraining in
that direction.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, stated that the sign enforcement
person was, at this time, limiting her time to 20% on:sign.enforcement and
this was being cut down. The sign enforcement person was being trained as
a Project Planner.
After brief discussion, Council gave conceptual approval to the requested
budget as amended (4 -0 -1).
There being no further
business to
come before the Council, Mayor Billig
adjourned the meeting
at 2:30 p.m.
to Monday', June 13,.at
12:10 p.m. to
continue the Council discussion
of
the Budget with the
continuation of
Community Development
Budget, primarily Engineering, to
the Budget Hearing
on June 14.
Pa ela Vogesy
C y Clerk
APPROVED BY,COUNCIL:
8/16/83