1996 ADJ MIN MAY 29 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Mayor Fulp inquired of the Consultants from Moreland & Associates, if during the course of the year, a monthly cash analysis report was received, showing ending cash balances by fund, along with other internal budget and cash transfer controls, would the City of Colton have a good command of the budget? Ms. Reese agreed it would. Mayor Fulp requested affirmation from Finance Director Vega, City Manager Martinez and City Treasurer Williams. Mayor Fulp reported that from now on, the City of Colton will have an ongoing monthly cash flow analysis with ending balance by fund. Discussion continued with clarification and input provided by staff. RECESS Mayor Fulp declared the City Council will take a break. The City Council recessed at 7:09 p.m. and reconvened at 7:43 p.m. with CM Hutton absent. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATION City Manager Martinez provided an overview of the 1996-97 Proposed Budget highlighting paying back loan, building reserves, program budgeting, compensation study, and reinstating furloughs to improve staff morale. Request by City Manager Martinez to have City Attorney Biggs document her time and identify allocations. City Attorney Biggs responded that she would provide this information. Mayor Fulp suggested putting her under City Council, making her Counsel Attorney, then allocate her time to each department. CM Sanders felt that the City Attorney is not a Council Attorney and should remain independent and provide a breakdown of her charges by department. City Attorney Biggs responded that she would provide this information. Without objection Mayor Fulp declared the City Council to tentatively approve the City Attorney's budget and to include the addition of the new legal assistant. CM Bennett had questions on dues and publications and on retiree health insurance. Finance Director Vega responded. CM Hansen and CM Cook had questions on travel expenses. City Manager Martinez provided information. 3