1996 ADJ MIN MAY 29 - Laserfiche WebLink

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CM Beltran expressed his concern regarding the Council taking a pro -active stand to increase economic development in Colton and suggested $5000410,000 additional funding be added to the travel budget for this purpose. Without objection, Mayor Fulp declared the City Council tentatively accept the City Council budget, with the adjustment to the travel from$13,000 to $20,000, bringing the total to $341,904. Once of the City Treasurer's Proposed Budget Motion/second by CM Sanders/Mayor Fulp, tentatively approve the City Treasurer's budget. Motion carried with CM Hutton absent. O tce of the City Clerk Proposed Budget City Clerk Malik Freeman advised Council that the City Clerk's office is moving into imaging services and the positions in the City Clerk's office need to be upgraded and salaries increased. Staff needs to be trained in the area of imaging, political practices, and elections, and receive pay commensurate with their current, updated duties. Elaine Craig, SBPEA, informed Council that any changes related to upgrades are a Meet and Confer items. Discussion continued with clarification provided by staff. With out objection, Mayor Fulp declared the City Council tentatively accept the City Clerk's budget as presented and at mid -year, possible adjustments may be made. CM Hansen asked about returning to a 5 -day work week for several reasons: (a) employee fatigue; (b) phone rings on Fridays/no one answers; (c) cut out Fridays, lose 20% of available work week when other businesses are operating. CM Beltran agreed. Without objection, Mayor Fulp directed the City Attorney to place this item on the closed session agenda. ' � i i•' • iii 'i i �• Assistant City Manager Daryl Parrish, summarized the public educational funding and administration salaries and benefits. City Council discussed the audio-visual budget. Mayor Fulp asked if the City Council wants to approve funds to expand the capability to televise additional meetings of the City. Council Member Sanders suggested Council ask TCI who is watching the meetings before expanding. He also suggested conducting an audience survey from June 4 through July 30, 1996. Mayor Fulp suggested the meetings be aired 24 hours a day and the channel only be used for City 4