06-08-1994 - Special Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
June 8, 1994
• The special meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order
by Mayor Pro Tem Herfert at 5:40 pm in the Management Resource Center at
City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers Manners,
Touhey, Wong
Absent: Mayor McFadden (excused)
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Thomas, Glover, Greene, Koniarsky,
Jones, Collier, Hoppe, Distelrath, Ure, Orr, Keating,
Yoshizaki, Janis, Miller, Panas, Salazar, Samaniego,
Holler, Berry
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Mike Spence, 1714 Sawyer Avenue, commented about the
proposed Fire Medic Subscription Program -
encouraging Council to keep in mind low income
residents. He also hoped that Council would ensure
that fees and charges are commensurate with the cost
of the applicable service.'
REVIEW AND PREPARATION OF THE FY 94/95 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Referring to the evening's handout, City Manager
Starbird reviewed the previous budget sessions that
brought the Council to this meeting, to discuss
policy issues.
Revenue Assumptions - MSI Study
The recommended level of assumption from
implementing several of the proposals is $550,000.
Councilmember Touhey was uncomfortable with the
amount and suggested a smaller target. Council -
member Manners and Mayor Pro Tem Herfert asked for a
list of the major elements making up the estimate.
Use of BKK Funds
Council concurred on using $2.2 million of the
estimated revenues of $3.7 million to place in the
operating budget.
Use of AB 702 Funds
Councilmember Wong felt the monies belonged in
the General Fund reserve. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert felt
the monies should be designated for coping with the
closure of the landfill. Councilmember Wong noted
that by leaving the AB 702 funds in the General Fund,
the interest earned ($94,000) could help support
• General Fund operations. Councilmember Touhey felt
the funds would be "lost" if left in the General Fund
reserves.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey that
the AB 702 Funds be designated to use for landfill
closure impact. Motion failed 2-1-1-1 (two in favor,
Wong voting no, McFadden absent, and Manners
abstaining).
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Rate Adjustments in Maintenance Districts
Councilmember Touhey felt the City should spend
only operating, annual income, with no rate increases
and no use of reserves. Councilmember Wong suggested
. collecting true costs only and refund excess
reserves. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert felt the 2% increase
in the citywide district was probably warranted.
Motion by Manners and seconded by Herfert that
2%, not to exceed 3%, 'be built into the citywide
district. Motion carried 3-1-1 (Touhey voting no and
McFadden absent). Mayor Pro Tem Herfert felt the
Engineering charges should not be included in the
district.
Combine "Today" with Recreation Brochure
Council concurred with this proposal.
Council concurred on reviewing these items
during FY 94/95; however, Councilmember Touhey wants
to reduce the level of BIT charged to businesses.
Other BKK Revenues
Council concurred that no new revenues be
incorporated into the budget.
Police Substation at Plaza
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert wants to keep the.
substation open using BIT funds. Councilmember Wong
felt that would be an inappropriate use of the BIT
and CenterMark should fund more of the substation.
Motion by Herfert and seconded by Touhey to use
$90,000 of BIT to fund the substation. Motion failed
by 2-2-1 (Manners and Wong voting no, McFadden
absent).
Volunteer Programs
Council concurred on evaluating this concept
during FY 94/95.
Review Recreation Staffina of Youth Centers
Council concurred on targeting a reduction of
$60,000 in staff costs during the course of the
upcoming fiscal year.
Review of Specific Programs
Council concurred on reviewing specific pro-
grams during the upcoming fiscal year: Code Enforce-
ment and Animal Services.
Rename "BKK Perpetual Care Fund"
Council concurred on discussing this item at a
future meeting.
Market City Services to other Cities
Council concurred on this concept and Council -
member Touhey noted one possibility in that Covina
may be initiating a Code Enforcement Program.
• Shift Graffiti Contract Cost to Restricted Funds
Council concurred with RDA paying $23,800 of the
$72,000 contract amount for graffiti removal.
Shifting graffiti costs to the Citywide district was
not done.
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Fleet & Equipment Replacement Funds
Council concurred on deterring discussion on
this item until more time is available to delve into
it. Mayor Pro Tem Herfert asked for an explanation
on the high cost of fleet management. Staff to pro-
vide Council with a schedule of fleet management.
Evaluating Cost Effectiveness of City Operations
Council concurred with review and evaluation of
City operations in the coming fiscal year.
On another, but related matter, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert
stated that he was uncomfortable with the revenue
assumption of $200,000 from the proposed paramedic
subscription fee program, as it relates to the
elderly and other disadvantaged individuals.
Councilmember Manners agreed with his concerns,
although she was willing to look at it further.
City Manager Starbird reflected this evening's
Council directives and noted he would prepare for
$200,000 in cuts to the operating budget.
Council set Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm, June 22, as
the next budget session.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert to adjourn the
meeting at 7:45 pm. Motion carried 4-0-1 (McFadden
absent).
May Bradley McFa .
ATTEST:
City•Clerk Janet erry