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Home My WebLink About1968-06-26; City Council; MinutesLll Y a- WWAD 'C 1 Minutes of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Mee.ting) Date of Meeting: June 26, 1968 I ROLL CALL 1 Present I [SO] - Transfer of City Funds to United States Bank. The .Council was informed the City Treasurer desires I to transfer the City funds from the Southwest Bank to the United States National Bank. The following reso- lution was presented for consideration: Resolution No. 1531. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COU'NCIL ' OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING SELECTION OF UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK AS DEPOSITARY FOR MONIES, FUNDS, AND CREDITS OF SAID CITY OF 'CARLSBAD, was Motion adopted by title only and further reading waived. Ayes [73] '-' Boy Scout Troup #585 - re; Request for ,permis- sion to s,et up camp at Lake Calaveras. Bpy Scout Trou~ #585 of La Jolla would like permission to use Lake Calaveras for a camp site thi's coming weekend to per- form one of their projects. Permission was granted to this group last year. Part of the project will be to clean up the area. Two Scout Plasters will be in charge of the group. By motion of the Council permission was granted to Boy Scout Troup #585 of La Jolla to use Lake Calavera on the weekend of June 28; 29 and 30, 1968. [29] - Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 1968-69. The City Manager presented the Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 1968-69, stating each Department Head was given an individual budget to prepare with economy in mind. The budget as submitted is a balanced budget. Since the budget was prepared there have been some changes. Councilmen McComas and Jardine commended the City Manager and staff on the preparation of the Budget. The City Manager further commented that the General Fund revenues had been raised, making the total of the Unappropriated Reserve approximately $105,484. Discussion of the Budget ensued and the following deletions and additions were proposed: Page 1 - Organization Chart. Carlsbad Building Com- mittee changed to Carlsbad Building Authority. Cen- tral Business District Action Commission and Traffic Safety Commission added. Page 2.- Mayor Dunne stated he did not feel the tax rate should be dropped, as $.01 would mean approxi- mately $4,000.00 additional revenue. It was agreed that $.01 be added to the General Fund, bringing the total tax rate up to $1.66. I 0 Cmn. McComas stated he would like to see the monies allocated for equipment not be used until the third quarter of the fiscal year, in order to see how the funds will carry through. Further discussion was given to the Revenues and Expenditures. Cmn. Jardine suggested thqt the totals on Page 5 be rearranged to equal the totals on Page 3. I Page 9 - Changed to reflect the $.01 tax increase for I I Lt I Y LA- WUrn8J -2- -. :%%%a- m - the General Fund. Page 10 - Total Unappropriated Reserve increased from $33,974.00 to $105,494. Department 100 - City Council. Cmn. Neiswender re- quested that a 2-dr. file cabinet be ordered for him personally. Cmn. Jardine suggested that a 5-dr. file cabinet might be more economical as he too would like file space. It was agreed that two 2-dr. file cabi- nets be included in the Councilmen's budget for Councilmen Neiswender and Jardine. Department 102 - City Clerk. The Capital Outlay was reduced $135.00, representing the deletion of one fil cabinet. Department 103 - Insurance & .Retirement. Cmn. McComa suggested that the City delete the physical damage insurance on all vehicles owned by the City. The Cit Manager stated he would check into the matter. A short recess was called at 8:50 P.M. 'The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. Department 109 - Advertising and Publicity. Mayor Dunne recommended that the City Manager, Councilmen Neiswender and Castro meet with.representatives from the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Chamber's Budget. Department 110 - Engineering. Account #214, Travel, Meetings and Conventions was reduced from $700.00 to $500.00. Department 111 - Purchasing. Discussion was given to the request for secretarial help. Mayor Dunne dis- agreed with the need for full time secretarial help. The City Manager pointed out this person would be use in other departments as needed. Account #214, Travel Meetingsand Conventions was reduced from $500.00 to $200.00. Department 113 - Streets. The amount requested for Radio Units under. Capital Outlay was reduced from $1,600.00 to $800. Department 118 - Building Department. Cmn. McComas pointed out the building fees in the City of Carlsbad are lower than the City of Oceanside. The City Manager informed the Council a study is being made on the fee schedule and a proposal will be presented to the Council in the near future. Department 119 - Police. Decussion was had concernin the additional personnel requested, i .e., one patrol- man and one desk clerk. Mayor Dunne suggested that the clerk's salary be left in the budget, but that the person not be hired for at least six months. Department 120 - Fire. The amount of $550.00 for Travel, Meetings and Cbnuentions was questioned, and the Council -was informed a portion of this amount is used for schooling of the Firernen. 1 ? e S Y C 5 g c e 1 ll! c .. Ll I Y 0 UWBALS -3- .- u 7 0 w 11E Department 123 - Contingencies. The Mayor inquired of the City Manager on what basis he was proposing a 5% increase in salaries for the employees, and the City Manager reported that statistics show a cost of living increase of 4%, and indications are it will in crease another point by the time the budget is adopt- ed. Mayor Dunne stated he was in favor of a salary increase, however, other items would have to be he'ld to a minimum, i.e. , additional personnel. Cmn. McComas stated he felt the employees had been very cooperative and tried to keep the City on an even keel. He checked with San Clemente as to their wage scale and the City of Carlsbad is below the salary scale .set by that city. The, 5% increase in sa1,aries for the employees was 'approved. - $5,500.00 for Fire Hydrants was deleted from Contin- gencies and placed under the Water Department. The amount of $500.00 proposed for transfer of a Police car to the Planning Department was deleted. Considerable discussion was given to the expenditure of $10,000.00 for a metal storage shed for the Fire Department. The Fire Chief addressed the Council and stated each year when the Christmas Scene is under construction and display they have had to store the fire equipment outside the bui'lding, as well. as uti- lize facilities in Oceanside. This storage unit would be used to store the Christmas Scene material when not in use, and for maintenance purposes. Mayor Dunne opposed the expenditure and called for a voice vote. The expenditure was approved by four "Ayes", Mayor Dunne voting "no". Department 114 - Parks and Recreation. It was agree that the funds approved for the summer recreation program would have tp come from the Transient Tax monies, thereby reducing the fund by $2,500. Cmn. Neiswender noted monies would be needed for planting throughout the year; also, does the City anticipate replacing the Ramata and pl.ay equipment? The Council was informed the $30,000.00 received from the State is being used for condemnation of property to enlarge the park area, and the City will.utilize as much equipment as possible and move it to another location C Department 122 - Library. The City Manager stated he was in hopes of having better budgetary control over this account the coming year. The Council requested that all purchase orders for the Library be approved used for other departments. by the City Manager in accordance with the pol icy Department 116 - Sanitation. It was noted maintenanc and operation costs for the Encina Water Pollution Control facility will- increase over last year, and funds received from the Sewer Service charge should increase, leaving an estimated balance as of June 30, 1969 of $1,223. The City Manager was instructed to report on the possibility of adding a portable emer- gency pump to the Capital Outlay, which is estimated to cost $2,500. .e * 8- CITY OF CA 0 -4- C \ e - e Water Department. The additional cost of $5,500.00 for Fire Hydrants was added. Discussion was given to ..reducing the New Pipe Line and Service item under Capital Outlay by $64,000.00, as the construction of Interstate 5 would not start until the next fiscal year. Mayor Dunne requested that the Preliminary Budget be changed to reflect the proposed changes, and further discussion be given to the budget at the Council meet ing on July 16, 1968. Adjournment. By proper motion the meeting'was adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, y7dF@Lye MARGA.ET E. ADAMS City Clerk L. .- 11 P