05-22-1995 - Special 2 Meeting - MinutesSPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
May 22, 1995
. The special meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order
by Mayor Herfert at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1444 W.
Garvey Avenue, West Covina, California.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem Touhey, Councilmember
McFadden
Absent: Councilmembers Manners, Wong
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Buchanan, Collier, Glover, Janis,
Cheramie, Mayer, Miller, Yoshizaki, Koniarsky, Panas,
Delgadillo, Hoppe, Orr, Patton, Distelrath, Jones,
Urban, Ure, Samaniego, Salazar, Devera, Harms, Bovard
City Manager Starbird suggested that it may be more productive if Council
would allow staff presentation before accepting public comments. Mayor
Herfert asked for any public objection. There being none, City Manager
Starbird began the staff presentation.
STAFF PRESENTATION City Manager Starbird noted that the slide
presentation is the same as from the May 18 budget
meeting, but a bit more narrowed down. He began by
reiterating the information covered at the prior (May
18) study session and stated that the purpose of this
meeting was for Council to consider the Preliminary
Budget for 95-96.
In his presentation, Mr. Starbird briefed the Council
on the following:
* BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS
* PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
* WORKING AGENDA
* ROLE AND PURPOSE OF CITY BUDGET
BUDGET OVERVIEW City Manager Starbird presented an overview of the
Fiscal Year 1994-95 signaling the "Challenges",
"Policy Issues" and "Accomplishments". He then
continued with a discussion of the "Challenges",
"Opportunities" and "Service Values" for FY 1995-96.
Council comment Mayor Herfert commented on the erroneous
information being generated via the newspapers and
rumors regarding the City's dependency on revenues
from BKK. He noted that the figures are down from
approximately $4 million (three years ago) to
roughly $1.1 million. He added that the City hasn't
experienced any layoffs to date; therefore, the
situation isn't as grim as is being reported.
FISCAL PICTURE City Controller Panas presented the Fiscal Picture
for 1995-96 by outlining the following:
*
GENERAL
FUND
REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS 1995-96
*
GENERAL
FUND
REVENUE SUMMARY 1995-96
*
GENERAL
FUND
EXPENDITURE HIGHLIGHTS 1995-96
*
GENERAL
FUND
EXPENDITURES 1995-96
*
HIGHLIGHTS:
OTHER FUNDS 1995-96
BUDGET BALANCING City Manager Starbird concluded the Budget
MEASURES Presentation by addressing the
Budget Balancing Measures for FY 1995-96, including
the Budget Balancing Categories and Departmental
Summaries.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 22, 1995
Council comment
Fire Dept.
Planning Dept.
Councilmember McFadden asked how the $250,000
figure was obtained re: Fire Department/Alternative
Service Delivery Program. Mr. Starbird responded
that this figure is only a goal that was set, and
that no particular alternative(s) have been
designated.
Councilmember McFadden also requested more
information on what impact a decrease in personnel in
the Police and Planning Departments would have .on
their operations.
In conclusion, Councilmember McFadden stated
that he would like to revisit the issue of the BKK
Generator Tax and noted that he does not want to see
this matter "fall through the cracks."
Mr. Starbird reiterated that tonight's meeting was
not for the purpose of seeking Council direction;
however, if there were areas of concern by the
Council that they would like staff to explore
further, then staff would oblige.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA No comments offered.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Herfert asked if the City get any monies
from other televised programs on WCCT, i.e.
General Admin. Congressman Dreier's Reports. Assistant City Manager
Wylie responded that he didn't think so. He added
that it is a good idea. and he will check into the
issue.
Councilmember McFadden asked for an explanation
of the Civic Promotion Budget. Mr. Wylie explained
that this fund provided for the cost of advertising,
Resolutions of Commendation, City pins, cups,
newsletters, etc. Mr. McFadden then asked from what
fund does the City Newsletter come. Mr. Wylie
responded that the newsletter is funded from the
Community Information Budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey proposed cutting the
Council's travel and membership budget by $4,000 and
placing it into the Civic Promotion budget to cover
expenditures. He also expressed concerns regarding
pool car usage by the City's Department Heads. He
noted that in order to save "bodies", the City may
have to give up some of the "frills." Mr. Touhey
added that he would also like to see an increase in
the overtime budget for Police Patrol.
Mayor Herfert expressed that there are no tax
increases in the budget, and acknowledged that
citizens may see changes in service quality. In
addition, the Mayor expressed concerns regarding cuts
in personnel at the City's Recreation Centers.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey, seconded by McFadden to adjourn the
special meeting at 8:43 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
Mayor Steve Herfe
ATTEST:
City Clerk, Janet erry '
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