05-24-1993 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
• WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
May 24, 1993
The adjourned regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order .
by Mayor Jennings at 7:13 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue,
West Covina. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Jennings.
ROLL CALL Mayor Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Councilmembers
Herfert, Manners, McFadden
Others Present: Starbird, Thomas, Panas, Holler, Orr; Glover, Wylie,
Holmes, Keating, Greene, Collier, Ure, Koniarsky,
Samaniego, Salazar, Champion, Berry
INTRODUCTION Councilmember Manners introduced Max Briggs, a visiting
professor from the Faculty of Business Department of
the Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLAN
City Manager Starbird preceded his presentation of the
draft long-range financial plan with an overview of
the goals and objectives, assumptions utilized through -
Long -Range Strategic out the process to calculate the base line projections,.
Financial Plan the ciirrent.-economic,iclimate-,-and the state's financial
impact on the City.
The major components of the Long -Range Strategic Financial
Plan are:
a) Operational Efficiencies
b) Cost Shifts Away from the General Fund
c) New or Enhanced Revenue Sources
d) Increased Revenues from Economic Development
As Mr. Starbird detailed each of the items within the
above components, he responded to questions and comments
from Council. He stated that the various components
are scheduled to be implemented over a three-year
period, a rather aggressive approach driven by projected
revenue losses. Not all the various components will
be implemented early and the impact of several of the
components won't be felt until the program or project
has been completed. The following represents the broad
financial goals projected to be achieved in each of the
three fiscal years:
FY 93/94 . . $2,113,000
FY 94/95 . . . . 2,215,000
FY 95/96 . . . . 1,975,000
TOTAL $6,303,000
• ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Jennings opened the public comment portion of the
meeting to receive comments on the draft long-range
financial plan:
. Ziad Alhassen
Ziad Alhassen, 100 N. Barranca, asked for clarification
regarding benefits received through the County Flood
Control District,ands*.Countyt-property taxes.
Connie Setter
Connie Setter, 1310 E. Herring, commented on the City's
environmental programs, particularly the proposed MRF.
She encouraged the Council and staff to comply with
all state and Federal laws.
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Terry Barber Terry Barber, 1243 Shamwood Street, addressed the City's
graffiti problem. He suggested assessing parents as
part of the solution to the graffiti removal costs and
also felt the kids should remove the graffiti.
Maria Kennedy, Maria Kennedy, 1130 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, agreed with
Mr. Barber, noting that in the last three years she has
seen a decrease in the quality of life in the community.
She was willing to work on the graffiti issues. Mayor
Jennings welcomed her and Mr. Barber's offer, stating
that there is an^.anti-graffiti task force that could
utilize their services.
Joanne Wilner Joanne Wilner, 2108 Casa Linda Drive, asked for clari-
fication regarding governmental reimbursements ' and
several of the revenue funds. She stated her opposition
to a MRF in the City and would rather pay more money
for trash disposal than have such a facility located
in West Covina. City Manager Starbird responded to
her questions.
Katherine Castucci Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue, asked for a
clarification as to.why;-the_Water.Department didn't
appear in the budget. Staff responded that it is^a
self-supporting operation. It is not funded by the
general fund; although certain - revenues generated
by the Water Department would be deposited into the
General Fund.
Andrew Ramirez Andrew Ramirez, 154 N. Roberto, wanted to know what
the City is doing to combat drug use and related pro-
blems in the community. Staff responded.
Ziad Alhassen Ziad Alhassen, 100 N. Barranca, commented on the City
of Covina's recentr.financial windfall from their PERS
contract.
COUNCILCOMMENTS
There'..being no further comments from the audience,
Mayor Jennings asked for Council comments.
Councilmember Herfert said that although he didn't get
Herfert everything he wanted in the plan, he was pleased with
what staff had done. He felt it was a very realistic
approach and if the City can stay within 70% of the
plan, we would be doing very well.
Councilmember McFadden was appreciative of the efforts
McFadden of staff and the community throughout this complex
endeavor. He did think the plan lacked a "buffer"
needing more revenue generating enhancements. He
was not in favor of broad based taxes, such as a
Utility Users Tax. Iteinssuch as the utility users
tax, were 'items des ignated.'by'`Council.to'beiinvestigated
further at a later time. He also felt that if BKK
is successful in their attempt to remain open until
2006, they should pay for it with increased taxes.
Councilmember Manners stated she was not delighted with
`.Manners several of the items contained in the plan; particularly
assessments for traffic signal maintenance or paramedic
subscriptions.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong commended staff. He expressed con -
Wong cern about the cost of infrastructure needs, particularly
' those identified by the blue ribbon committee of
1,988c: and that the plan doesn't take many of those
items into account. The City will need to address
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issues such as streets, storm drains, sewers, etc.,
wear out a little more each day. The City Council
will be considering these issues as time goes by.
Jennings Mayor Jennings agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Wong, noting
that thererare no easy solutions. He noted that this
has been an arduous process for staff and Council to
go through and congratulated staff for cutting costs
and offering some ingenious ideas to keep the City
afloat.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve the draft plan and direct staff to
report back at the last meeting in June or the first
meeting in July with the final plan.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm to Tuesday,
May 25, 1993 at 7:00 pm in the Management Resource
Center.
ATTEST
City Clerk Janet Be re
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