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<br />City Manager Huffaker reported that for the past two months, City representatives have been
<br />meeting with representatives of the Employees' Associations, and the City has reached Memo-
<br />randums of Understanding with both employee groups.
<br />Mr. Huffaker stated that the budget message alluded to the fact that the salaries -personnel
<br />services portion of the budget was up 13% and that this reflects the salary increases that
<br />have been concurred to by the employees' associations and City representatives. Mr. Huffaker
<br />reported that the increase amounts to the cost of living, which is 9.7/0, and in those areas
<br />where the City was substantially below, an approximate one step increase; making the total
<br />awarded increase about 12 to 13 percent.
<br />Mr. Huffaker stated the Memorandums of Understanding are for a two year period, basically
<br />salaries only, with the cost of living being determined next year and both employee associa-
<br />tions have concurred with this.
<br />Mr. Huffaker further reviewed the Memorandums of Understanding, stating that the City would
<br />continue to pay the present Health Insurance premiums and would not pickup the 35% premium
<br />increase. Also, in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Miscellaneous and Fire Employees,
<br />the Coffee Bread siutation has been standardized to 15 minutes for everyone.
<br />Mr. Huffaker stated that in order to effect the Memorandums of Understanding, three resolu-
<br />tions would need to be adopted; one with the Police Association, one with the Miscellaneous
<br />and Fire Employees, and one for salaries.
<br />On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes, and unanimously passed, the
<br />following resolution was approved:
<br />RESOLUTION NO.
<br />3439 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING A MEMO-
<br />RANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COLTON POLICE
<br />OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF COLTON.
<br />On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes, and unanimously passed, the
<br />following resolution was approved:
<br />RESOLUTION NO.
<br />3440 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING A MEMO-
<br />RANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COLTON CHAPTER OF
<br />THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND REPRESENTATIVES
<br />OF THE CITY OF COLTON.
<br />On motion of Councilwoman Spragins, seconded by Councilman Hayes and unanimously passed, the
<br />following resolution was approved:
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 3441
<br />Budget Message.
<br />- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON ESTABLISHING A
<br />PAY AND CALSSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF COLTON,
<br />EFFECTIVE JULY 12 1974.
<br />City Manager Huffaker reported that he would briefly highlight the Budget Message submitted in
<br />the Prelininary Budget.
<br />Mr. Huffaker reported that the proposed budget is estimated at $7,572,457 and is an increase
<br />of 15% over the 1973-74 fiscal year. Mr. Huffaker stated that as indicated, a significant
<br />portion of the proposed budget is in the area of personal services with the increase being
<br />in salaries, as well as the Federal Government amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act that
<br />brings city employees under the act.
<br />Mr. Huffaker stated that the second item which is probably the largest increase in any portion
<br />of the budget, 53 percent, is in the maintenance and operation area. The increase going from
<br />$1,853,880 for last year to $2,844,731 this year with the "lion's share" of this increase going
<br />to the Edison Company as a result of rate increases.
<br />Mr. Huffaker stated that in going through the budget it will be noted that the other increases
<br />are the result of rising costs for petroleum products such as fuel, and paving materials. Mr.
<br />Huffaker stated other increases are in the narcotics task force and in the full year funding
<br />for the helicopter program with the remaining increases attributed to the general increases
<br />in materials and supplies.
<br />Mr. Huffaker reported that under the capital outlay and capital improvement programs, there
<br />is 1.5 million dollars, with some of the most significant capital outlay items being:
<br />Electric Department . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 for a new line truck.
<br />Public Works Department . . . . . . . . $24,000 for a new street sweeper
<br />$36,000 for a new refuse truck.
<br />Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . $31,000 for 8 new patrol cars.
<br />Mr. Huffaker reported the capital improvement portion includes $440,000 for a new water reservoir,
<br />Street improvements are set at $343,000, sewer line replacement at $30,000, $31,000 for improve-
<br />ments of the Water Quality Control Plant, and $146,000 for park improvements in both capital out-
<br />lay and capital improvements, and $40,000 for the cemetery.
<br />JUN 171974
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