HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-1989 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 15, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 9:08 a.m. by Mayor Dan Young, in Room
831, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers present were John
Acosta, Ron May, Patricia A. McGuigan and Rick Norton. Also present were
City Manager David N. Ream, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper, and Clerk of
the Council Janice C. Guy.
Councilmember Miguel A. Pulido joined the meeting at 9:12 a.m.
Councilmember Daniel E. Griset was absent.
Also attending the meeting were several members of the City's Budget Team
and the public.
WORK STUDY SESSION
FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 BUDGET
Deputy City Manager Jan Perkins reviewed the contents of a memo dated July
14, 1989 entitled "Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 89/90." In response
to Mayor Pro Tem Acosta's question regarding the effective date for
distribution of possible additional sales tax monies for transportation
projects, the Mayor indicated those funds would not be distributed to
cities but disbursed by a new agency charged with oversight of all
projects.
Deputy City Manager Perkins reviewed the contents of a memo dated July 13,
1989 entitled "Mayor Pro Tem Acosta's Requested Budget Information."
Councilmembers discussed the "4/10" Scheduling Plan for Police Patrol
budget item, including such factors as the source of the cost estimate,
the possibility of contracting with another consultant for a "4/10"
implementation plan, and implementation of "4/10" by other cities.
The City Manager indicated staff would provide a report to the Council
outlining the results of the Police Department's investigations in
Northern California relative to implementation of "4/10" scheduling.
Councilmember May expressed concern regarding the accuracy of the cost
estimate for implementation of "4/10" in Santa Ana.
Mayor Young expressed his willingness to vote for a "4/10" scheduling plan
for Police Patrol, provided sufficient funds were raised to cover the
costs of implementation.
The City Manager reiterated Administration's recommendation that the
Council raise revenues to provide better service to the comnunity.
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10:26 A.M. - Councilmember May left the meeting.
In response to Councilmember Norton's question as to whether the Community
Redevelopment Agency could pay full interest this year on the loan to the
Agency by the City, the Executive Director of Finance and Management
Services Rod Col oma indicated the Agency was repaying the amount possible
without negatively impacting current projects.
Councilmembers discussed the positive impacts which had resulted from the
loan by the Community Redevelopment Agency to the Santa Ana Unified School
District.
In response to Councilmembers McGuigan and Pulido's concern regarding
negative impacts resulting from delay of adoption of the Budget, the City
Manager indicated that spending by departments would continue at the level
of June 1989 expenditures and that he would bring any major fiscal year
1989-90 projects requiring immediate funding to the Council for separate
action.
Councilmembers discussed possible methods of raising revenues.
The Mayor indicated he was not willing to close any City "stand-alone"
operations such as the branch libraries or Business Enterprise Center, nor
would he support an increase in the Transient Occupancy or Utility Users
taxes.
The Mayor reviewed the alternatives relative to adoption of the Budget: l)
continue expenditures at the same level as 1988-89; 2) increase revenues
through the establishment of a Lighting and Landscaping Assessment
District or 3) revise budget allocations.
In response to Councilmember Pulido's inquiry regarding the status of the
report from the Police Department relative to crime statistics requested
at the previous meeting, the Deputy City Manager indicated she would check
with Capt. Jensen on Monday.
Councilmember Pulido stated his priorities with regard to raising revenues
indicating a willingness to modify the Utility Users Tax or Lighting and
Landscaping Assessment District, but not to eliminate "stand-alone"
operations. He also expressed his willingness to continue to work
collectively on the Budget with the Council, until all Councilmembers'
concerns were resolved.
AD~OURNM£NT - 12:13 P.M.
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