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03-25-1991 - Special Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING •„ WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL March 25, 1491 The adjourned regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Tarozzi at.6:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. ROLL CALL Mayor Tarozzi; Mayor Pro Tem McFadden, Councilmembers Herfert, Jennings, Manners Others Present: Thomas, Wylie, Holler, Orr, Koniarsky, Panas, Miller, Holmes, Wolff • FIRE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN/BUDGET PARAMETERS STUDY SESSION Interim City Manager Thomas presented the staff report. Mayor Tarozzi commenced Council discussion by stating his Council discussion concerns: need to work with school boards to discuss after school programs, staff salaries need to.be looked at seriously, favored graffiti removal by staff, and supports the general guidelines established in the past. Councilmember Manners noted the importance of stressing prevention of gang activities as well as the abatement and enforcement of perpetrators. She supported after school programs. Mayor.'Pro Tem McFadden felt salaries was a major issue and would like to minimize salary increases, at least to CPI.or lower if possible while maintaining competitiveness in the market place. Councilmember Herfert encouraged staff to conduct an assessment of using contract services. He noted the loss of revenues in'the.future with..th& closing of BKK.and the need to maintain City services. He stressed the importance of adhering to the policy of minimum employees. He felt • the City's budget should increase by only 2% in Materials and Services.with a cap of 4%. He suggested a re-evaluation of all services, using fee & charge whenever possible. Councilmember Jennings supported efforts in programs stressing gang prevention. He did not favor a second City crew for graffiti removal. He favored contracting out for work to be done, assessment district concepts, and fees for paramedic services. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously carried to adjouEjl the meeting at 7/:06 pm. Mayor Bill Tarozzi ATTEST: L4awf zwnev City Clerk Janet B�ry