HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1978-08-14ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD AUGUST 14, 1978
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
PLACE:
City Council Conference Room, City Hall
CALL TO ORDER~
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Borba at 1:38 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
ROLL CALL: Present:
Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, William A. Borba,
Emanuele N. Damonte, and Terry J. Mirri; and
Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia
FIRE DEPARTMENT
INSTALLATION OF
SAFETY OFF-SWITCHES
Councilwoman Teglia brought to Council's attention, because
of a recent fire in Fire Station 2, the need of an install-
ation of electrical off-switches to electric-stove units.
Councilwoman Teglia requested Council's authorization for
the installation of these safety features.
Discussion followed concerning previous dialogue within the
Safety Committee concerning this situation after which City
Manager Birkelo stated that he would request an early
answer from the Safety Committee and would report to Council.
BUDGET REVIEW
Council next proceeded with its budget review.
All deletions, modifications or allowances, as made, are
herewith incorporated and made a part of these minutes;
and are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Councilman Mirri requested a brief synopsis of the previous
budget meeting and of Council's concerns of certain items
in the Police Department budget.
Chief of Police Datzman recapitulated items from his Inter-
Office Memorandum, dated July 19, 1978, to the City Manager,
subject: Police Department Reorganization. He explained
the reclassification of personnel to Police Officer II.
Discussion followed between Council and the Chief of Police
concerning first and second years' savings and costs, total
savings, and the reductions in positions and elimination
of certain vehicles. Chief Datzman explained Attachment D
of the referenced Inter-Office Memorandum as it concerned
reclassification of 10 personnel to Police Officer II.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
(_Continued)
RECESS:
RECALL TO ORDER:
FUTURE BUDGET
STUDY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUDGET REVIEW
Further discussion followed concerning Council's inquiries
relating to examinations for these positions.
Chief Datzman explained that these were non-classified posi-
tions at present and are processed for promotion through
submission of resumes, interviews, and final selection by
his office.
Police Officer Bruce Tognetti further explained that, before
a police officer can be put on the streets, he must have
POST-mandated academy training.
Terminology of "career development" rather than "incentive"
was next discussed by Council.
Mayor Borba cautioned that the adoption of this concept
might be a threat to the equity of parity which now exists
among City departments.
Further discussion followed among Council concerning the
comparative positions of the Police and Fire Departments
and the savings to the City with the adoption of this plan.
Councilman Mirri moved, seconded by Councilman Damonte and
regularly carried, that the proposed Reorganization of the
Police Department be approved and accepted. Mayor Borba
abstained from voting.
Mayor Borba declared a recess at 2:40 p.m., to an Executive
Personnel Session. The City Attorney and City Manager were
requested to attend.
Mayor Borba recalled the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.,
with all Council present.
Mayor Borba requested that the record show that the purpose
of the Executive Personnel session was to discuss a legal
matter with no action or roll call vote taken.
City Manager Birkelo advised Council of the need of a ten-
day lead time for notices for revenue sharing to be published
simultaneously with the General Budget. Two meetings were
tentatively set for consideration of the remainder of the
budget - Public Services and Cultural and Leisure Services.
As all Council was present, the Police Department's budget
was reviewed, starting on page 55, Administration.
From the Inter-Office Memorandum, dated July 31, 1978,
from the Chief of Police to the City Manager, sub}ect:
RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING REDUCTIONS IN POLICE DEPARTMENT
STAFF DEVELOPMENT (4324) AND CONFERENCES (4340) ACCOUNTS,
Chief Datzman and Officer Tognetti explained the changes
in the programs.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
'BUDGET REVIEW
(Continued)
DPS BUDGET SET
FOR 8/17/78
Discussed and changes were made in the following divisions
and programs:
Patrol Division:
Investigation Division:
Services Division:
Administration Program
Patrol Program
Traffic Program
Criminal Investigation Program
Administration Program
Records Program
Technical Services & Property Program
Planning & Research Program
Training Program
Community Services Program
Detention Services Program
City Council concluded its study of the Police Department
budget at page 147.
Council agreed to meet on Thursday, August 17, 1978, 3:00 p.m.,
to discuss the Department of Public Services budget.
Councilman Acosta moved, seconded by Councilwoman Teglia and
regularly carried that the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
apg~r~dt M. Pettigrew, CfJ~L~ Clerk
CftyVof South San Francisco
APPROVED:
· Borb~,, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to
dispose of the item. Oral presentations, arguments and comments are recorded on
tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the office of
the City Clerk and available for inspection, review, and copying.
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