1978 ADJ MTG MIN JUL 31 - Laserfiche WebLink

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120 Police City Manager Calabrese reported that he is in receipt of a memorandum from Chief of Police Elliott advising that four police units are ready for surplus and recommending the vehicles be sold "as is" to California Electronic Police Equipment Company for the sum of $1,200 each. Discussion followed. Moved by Councilman Hayes to accept the recommendation of the Chief of Police. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to declare the four police units as surplus and to advertise them for bid with a minimum of $1,200.00 each. Unanimous vote. City Manager Calabrese reported the City Council had requested a copy of Chief of Police' memorandum regarding the leasing of two police vehicles. The Chief's memorandum pointed out that $12,000 has been authorized for replacement of two cars; $2,300 from Capital Outlay and $9,700 from the Depreciation Account, the lease proposal calls for a total cost of $3,510 for the first year, this would save approximately $8,490 this year and free approximately $1,000 in depreciation costs. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to authorize the leasing of two detective vehicles as presented. Unanimous vote. Chief of Police Elliott reported that in reviewing his budget he has discovered that in the Maintenance of Radio Equipment Account there is a need for $4,500.50 additional -to the $400.00 budgeted. Chief Elliott said this was needed to continue the contract with Motorola who maintains their radio systems. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to appro- priate the $4,900.50 requested. Unanimous vote. Recap City Manager Calabrese recapitulated the Estimated Available Fund Balances for 1978-79, covering General Operating Funds, Enterprise Funds, here giving Proposed Deficit Reduction and Depreciation Reserve where applicable, Restricted Funds and Total City Funds. Mayor Gonzales inquired if the Cemetery was included in the budget amounts just given. Staff responded yes. Chamber of Commerce Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to appro- priate $10,000 -to the Chamber of Commerce. Unanimous vote. Labor Relations Mr. Ken Knutson, President of Colton Chapter Employees Association, SBPEA, stated he would like the Council to consider a cost of living salary adjustment for the employees. Discussion followed on the effect of SB154 as it pertains to employees' salary increases and whether or not increases could be granted by the Council. Mr. John Lightburn, Representative of SBPEA, stated he did not expect the Council to delegate or set aside a specific amount to be used for salary increases tonight, but that he would like a commitment that the employees will be considered and not left out entirely. Mayor Gonzales and Councilman Hayes both indicated that they would be for seeing if some sort of employee enrichment could be accomplished. City Manager Calabrese stated he felt this was a Meet and Confer item and that he felt there were funds that could be used for employees. JUL Toj 11978