HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-30-1993MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 30, 1993
CALLED TO ORDER
CONFERENCE ROOM
SANTA ANA LIBRARY
26 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
DAN YOUNG, Mayor
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tern
(7:55 p.m.)
TOM LUTZ
LISA MILLS (6:50 p.m.)
TED R MORENO
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON (6:20 p.m.)
Absent:
RICK NORTON
Present:
DAVID REAM, City Manager
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
Absent: None
BUDGET PRESENTATION
Although a Council quorum was not present when the meeting was called to order, the
Councilmembers continued to hear departmental budget presentations. A quorum was
attained when Councilmember Richardson arrived at 6:20 p.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Paul Walters reviewed the Police Department's proposed FY 93-94 budget,
indicating a net staff reduction of seven positions, all of which are currently vacant. He
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explained to reduce operating costs, the Department was planning an organizational
restructure which would eliminate the Field Support division.
In response to Councilmember Richardson's query regarding the benefit of building a jail
versus putting more officers on the street, Police Chief Walters explained the City's inability
to detain criminals due to lack of jail space lowered Department morale and decreased
incentives to make arrests.
Chief Walters reported the Police dispatch system had been upgraded and noted the telephone
reporting unit would be used more extensively to reduce "house" calls.
In response to Councilmember Lutz' question, Chief Walters conjectured that Police response
times could be impacted negatively by budget reductions, but noted response times were also
affected by the number of concurrent demands for Police services.
Councilmember Moreno requested information on the base maintenance cost of operating the
new Police holding facility without leasing any space to other jurisdictions.
PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY
Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff provided an overview of
her agency's revenues and expenditures, reviewed the 15 positions to be eliminated in the
Agency's FY 93-94 budget, and discussed strategies for enhancing revenues.
In response to Councilmember Richardson's query, Director Uptegraff reported on staff
efforts to streamline permit processing, including plans to house the five agencies involved in
permit processing in the current Police building once the Police Department transferred to the
new Police Administration facility.
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross presented his current organization
structure and explained the funding sources of each of his four divisions. He reviewed
anticipated FY 93-94 revenue enhancements and position cuts, noting the concrete finishing
group had been eliminated and that such work would be contracted out in the future. Ross
explained other aspects of his operation and responded to Councilmembers' questions.
Councilmember Richardson complimented Director Ross on the Public Works Agency's
aggressive graffiti removal program and asked that his appreciation be extended to staff.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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Public Works Agency Project Manager Paul Emery and Recreation and Community Services
ParkJLandscape Design Manager Ron Ono presented slides showing capital improvement
statistics over the previous 5-year period, projects under construction, completed capital
projects, and capital projects proposed in the FY 93-94 budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Pulido requested that a previous cost/benefit analysis of concrete versus
asphalt pavement be updated and recirculated to the Council.
Mayor Young commented that residents were returning to Rosita Park as a result of the
improvements and that sports facilities should be included in the City's long-term strategy.
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Personnel Services Executive Director Kermit Francis presented his agency's budget,
explaining position and program reductions amounting to $493,000.
FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Finance and Management Services Executive Director Rod Coloma presented his agency's
budget, explaining 9 full-time positions and 5 part-time positions, all currently filled, would
be eliminated. He noted other actions the agency was taking to reduce costs, among them
the contracting out of offset printing services.
BOWERS MUSEUM
Assistant City Manager Debbie Kurita explained the basics of the City's contract with the
Bowers Museum, noting the City's FY 93-94 commitment to the Museum was $1.4 million.
BUDGET SUMMARY
City Manager David Ream indicated that the departmental budget presentations were
concluded and expressed a willingness to meet individually or with small groups of
Councilmembers to study the budget in more detail.
At Councilmember Moreno's request, the Council by unanimous informal consent agreed to
meet on April 15 to discuss the budget further.
ADJOURNED - 8:25 P.M.
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