Minutes 1996 0617 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - June 17, 1996 Page - 14 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) The following Motion was then introduced: Minute Order No. 96 -22, East 14th Street Median. On motion by Council Member Loeffler, who moved its approval, seconded by Council Member Glaze, and carried by a majority vote (7), the City Council directed staff to go forward with the project from the creek to the monument (the full test area), and authorized expenditure of $30,000. Staff was also directed to conduct a public meeting and update the City Council in August. F. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken. No Report. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Matter of Adoption of the City Manager's Proposed Budget, 1996 -97 Fiscal Year. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, John Jermanis presented the staff report. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lee Ness recommended adoption of the proposed budget. He suggested Enterprise Funds be shown separately, the Golf Course budget be shown in one area rather than spread over three, and various funds such as internal service be shown in one area so that total costs could be determined. He said he would like to see "other" spelled out. He suggested a study on privatizing the Water Pollution Control Plant. He said employee wages and benefits should not be compared only with other public sectors, but with the private sector as well. He said the Council needs to take a hard look at the golf course and Marina. Paul Zolfarelli, President, San Leandro City Employees Association, said the proposed budget includes a strategy for furlough of employees represented by SLCEA. He said the position of SLCEA is to take actions that benefit the community; and, in the past, the employees agreed to take the furlough because of economic uncertainty and contributed $1 million to the City. On Saturday, the furlough proposal was presented to SLCEA; over 89% voted against the furlough. He said SLCEA encourages the Council and City Manager to draw on the creativity of SLCEA members. The SLCEA would like to actively join in making recommendations that will continue to provide the community with the services they deserve.