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06-16-1978 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND JOINT MEETING WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA w J U N E 16, .1978 The adjourned regular meeting of the City Council and joint meeting with the Chamber of Commerce was called to order at 6:00 p.m.- by Mayor Herb Tice. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council- man Shearer. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Tice; Mayor Pro Tem Chappell; Councilmen: Miller, Shearer, and Browne. Others Present: Fast, Eliot, Preston, Volmert, and Freemo.n.. 1. DISCUSSION OF SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR 1978-79 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Fast presented a staff report regarding revenue projections. He indicated that many things are unknown at this time and interim decision -making will be necessary. Staff will continue r to reassess the revenue projections as more information becomes available. He presented a proposed two to three year fiscal overview and indicated that the City Council should not expect to receive revenues from the state's surplus or from the (remaining) property tax. Fast presented the overall revenue changes and explained the decreased revenues and the proposed increased revenues. He recommended that the trustee of the parking authority bonds be instructed to utilize the one year funded emergency reserves to make the bond payment with the City placing one-half of the amount needed next year in a sinking fund to help meet the future obligations. He also briefly discussed some of the levels of service which could be provided with current projected revenues and emphasized that it was an expenditure overview report and not a recommended budget. Shearer clarified that the City does not have any legal "claim" to the (remaining) property tax. Fast explained that cities have other sources of revenues (for example, sales tax) and property tax accounts for 20-25% of cities' total revenues compared to 43% of school revenues, and approximately 40% for counties. Fast explained that the cautious approach to revenue projections was partially based upon discussions with state legislative leaders and League of California Cities' officials who are not optimistic about cities receiving their proportionate share of the property tax. He also discussed the estimated fund balances that would exist at the end of the current fiscal year. Fast presented and the City Council discussed the proposed increased fees and service charges. Council discussed the proposed occupational fee and determined that it was inappropriate to enact the fee at this time. The opposition was based on philosophical reasons, legal concerns, the possible long-range affects upon West Covina, and the "message of June &` Shearer indicated that the new increased fees would total $400,000, which is only 10% of the lost revenues of $4 million. He agreed with the construction related fees and the service re- lated fees. He indicated his support of the business license fees fora number of reasons and his support of the paramedic service fee (although he indicated that the revenues might not meet the estimates). Chappell agreed with the construction fees and said that contractors might otherwise have serious delays in getting plans approved. He indicated his support of the business license fee and said that the City provided many direct services to businesses. He said that he was very supportive and proud of the paramedic program and that the fees would help to continue C. C. Minutes June 16, 1978 Page Two an outstanding service to the residents of West Covina. Chappell agreed with the sewer service charge indicating that citizens were already paying for this important service through an ad valorem property tax and that.the service fee was just a different form of collection. • Browne indicated his support of the business license fee since it would help restore public safety positions and since businesses will have to pay less property tax under Proposition 13. He supported the increased BKK fees "100%" and said the :current fees were less than in other communities. Tice indicated his support of the business license fee, but questioned the office/commercial fee. He expressed his support of the BJKeK, fee and the transient./occupancy fee. Miller expressed his support of the business license fee and the BKK fee. .Fast presented and the City Council approved the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 5715 : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESO- LUTION NO. 5236 RELATING TO SCHEDULE OF FEES. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and to adopt Resolution No. 571y5'w Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller,"" Shearer, Browne , Chappell, Tice. NOES: None. RESOLUTION NO. 5716: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESO- LUTION NO. 5298 RELATING TO SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND SERVICES. Motion by Browne, seconded by Chappell, to waive further reading of the body of, the resolution and to adopt Resolution -vote: AYES: Miller, .-Shearer,- Browne,_ :Chappell, Tice. NOES: None . RESOLUTION NO. 5717: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5297 RELATING TO SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS AND PLAN CHECKING. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and to adopt Resolution No. 5717. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller_,_ Shearer, Browne.., _Cha.ppe11, Tice. NOES: None:. -2- C. C. Minutes June 16, 1978 Page Three RESOLUTION NO. 5718: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5299 RELATING TO SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PLUMBING PERMITS. Motion by Miller, seconded by Browne to waive further reading of the body • of the resolution and to adopt Resolution No. 5718. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: -Mi1`ler, ..hearer.;_Browne, Chappell, Tice. NOES: None.'-, - - - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, SECTION 304, RELATING TO MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion carried. carried. Motion by Shearer, seconded by Miller to introduce said ordinance. Motion ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 10501.03 AND 10501.04 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO FILING FEES AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEES, AND SETTING THE AMOUNT THEREOF. Motion by Browne, seconded by Shearer to waive further reading of the body of • the ordinance. Motion carried. Motion by Browne, seconded by Chappell to introduce said ordinance. Motion carried. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION: AN ORDINANCE OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 6235.1, 6235.2, 6235.3, 6235.4, 6235.5, "AND-; 035, t6_' O F TH E WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND SETTING THE AMOUNTS THEREOF. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion carried. Motion by -Chappell, seconded by Miller to introduce said ordinance. Motion carried. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2622 AND 6235.8 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR SANITARY LANDFILL DISPOSAL FACILITIES AND THE USES THEREOF. Motion by Browne, seconded by Chappell to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion carried. carried. Motion by Browne, seconded by Chappell to introduce said ordinance. Motion -3- C.C. Minutes June 16, 1978 Page Four RESOLUTION NO. 5719: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE .CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5292 CLARIFYING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE CITY'S BUSINESS LICENSE RELATING TO EXHIBIT 1, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXEMPTION TO CITY FROM THE DISPOSAL FEE SCHEDULE. • Motion by Browne, seconded ,b'y Chappell to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and to adopt Resolution No. 5719. Motion carried on roll call vote: AYES: Miller, 8he_axpr_, Browne., -Cha.ppel-1, Tice. NOES: <Norie . ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL _ OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMEND ING'PROVISIO_NS-OF,' SECTION 6402.=0F THE WEST COVINA Iv1UNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE TAX" IMPOSED- FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF OCCUPANCY IN A HOTEL. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion carried. carried. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne, to introduce said ordinance. Motion RESOLUTION NO. 5720: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC AND TRANSPORT SERVICES. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to waive further reading of the body of the resolution and to adopt Resolution No. 5720. Motion carried on rol I call vote: AY ES: ,iE. • �owne, Chappell, Tice. NOES: None . ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF CONSTRUCTION FEES RELATED TO PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS MADE NECESSARY BY INCREASED DEVELOPMENT, AND SETTING THE AMOUNT THEREOF. Motion by Browne, seconded by Miller to waive further reading of the body of the ordinance. Motion carried. carried. Motion by Browne, seconded by Miller to introduce said ordinance. Motion ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to waive further reading of the body • of the ordinance. Motion carried. Motion by Chappell, seconded by Browne to introduce said ordinance. Motion carried. -4- C. C. Minutes June 16, 1978 Page Five II. JOINT MEETING WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Forest Tennant introduced Joe Riordan, President-elect of the Chamber of Commerce, who presented the 1978-79 Program Of Work and Proposed Budget. Tennant indicated that under Proposition 13, the City would have an increased reliance on'sales tax revenues and that the Chamber of Commerce will work to continue to provide an in- creased 'sales tax base to the City. He concurred with"the staff recommendation regarding increased business license fee except for the office/commercial fee. He indicated that the Chamber is prepared to help the City in all fiscal matters. Tennant also expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager. The Council expressed their thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and indicated that the Chamber continues to do an excellent job for the City of West Covina. III. ADJOURNMENT • Motion by Shearer, seconded by Browne to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. -5-