HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 9, 1993ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
ADJOURNED FROM JUNE 8, 1993
CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET, LODI
JUNE 9, 1993
7:00 P.M.
Roll was recorded by the Deputy City Clerk as follows:
Present: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Sieglock and
Pennino (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - Snider
Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City
Manager Glenn, Finance Director Flynn,
Revenue Manager Cadwallader, Account Manager
McAthie, Fire Chief Hughes, Police Chief
Hansen, Community Development Director
Schroeder, City Attorney McNatt, and Deputy
City Clerk Reed
Mayor Pennino called the meeting to order.
1993-94 OPERATING BUDGET REVIEW
CC -21(b) POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Assistant City Manager presented the City's budget for the
Police Department. Mr. Glenn gave the background of the
Police Department and what had been decided with regards to
the vacant captain's position since the promotion of Larry
Hansen to Police Chief.
Chief Hansen advised the City Council of what he wanted to
accomplish as head of the Department. He acknowledged the
tough choices which would need to be made in the coming
fiscal year. He presented the areas where services could
be cut as well as services which should remain at the same
level for the safety of the citizens of Lodi.
In the recommended budget, one Police Officer vacancy is
recommended to be eliminated.
Council Member Mann said he would not vote for the approval
of the budget if this position was to be eliminated.
After discussion, on motion of Council Member Mann,
Sieglock second, the City Council voted not to eliminate
the position of one Police Officer by the following vote:
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Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann and Sieglock
Noes: Council Members - Pennino (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - Snider
Mayor Pennino opposed until more information is forthcoming
from the Police Department.
Frank Alegre, 2000 Edgewood Drive, Lodi spoke in favor of
retaining the current staff level.
Further, overtime in the Police Department, patrolling of
the parks, S.T.A.R.S. program and the recent SWAT raid on a
house in Stockton were discussed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Assistant City Manager Glenn presented the Fire Department
budget.
Chief Hughes presented ideas and recommendations for his
department with regard to cost cutting and revenue
savings. The Fire Department reorganization was discussed.
United Firefighters of Lodi (UFL) President, Stan Mall
(Fire Captain) presented his concerns regarding the
"understaffing" in the Fire Department. Chief Hughes
indicated that staffing levels were such that all calls and
services were being responded to at the present Department
staffing level. There will be two retirements which will
be effective September 1993. Chief Hughes has been working
closely with his administrative staff to ensure that
staffing levels are adequate and that training and safety
issues are addressed.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City
Council, Mayor Pennino adjourned the meeting at
approximately 10:45 p.m. to June 10, 1993 at 7:00 a.m.
Attest:
GP
Bar ra Reed
Deputy City Clerk
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