04-15-1999 - Special Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 15, 1999
• The special meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor Howard at 5:42 pm
in the Management Resource Center (Room 314) at City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
ROLL CALL Mayor Howard, Mayor Pro Tem Melendez, Councilmembers
Touhey, Wong
Absent: Councilmember Herfert
Others Present: Hobbs, Fields, Tucker, Yauchzee, Chung, Schimanski, Fong,
Houston, Wills, Pidgeon, Mayer, Bommarito, Johnson, Briley,
McIsaac, Kelly, Irwin, Samaniego, Greene, Berry
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA No comments offered.
FY 1999/2000 BUDGET STUDY SESSION —REVENUES
City Manager Hobbs introduced the process for the evening's
study session.
RDA Overview Ms. Nasi Raissian, auditor from the Caporicci & Larson firm,
presented the fund status and revenue projects for the Redevelop-
ment Agency.
Fee Structure Administrative Analyst Pidgeon presented the staff report regard-
ing the City's fee structure, as implemented through the Municipal
Services Inc. study in FY 93/94. She reported that a review of the
fees has not occurred since that time. Therefore City staff con-
ducted an analysis of current fees and is recommending an increase
in particular fees, where justified, in the departments of Police,
Fire, Community Services, and Public Services. Upon conclusion
of her report, the City Council asked questions about specific fees.
Council concurred on increasing the DUI Arrest and Report fee
from the current fee of $250 to the full cost of service, rounded to
an even $320.00.
Ms. Pidgeon stated that a resolution would need to be adopted to
effectuate the proposed changes and that would be presented at a
future Council meeting.
Mayor Howard suggested that fees, particularly in the area of
Community Services, be reviewed on an annual basis.
Councilmember Touhey suggested that Community Services may
• want to check fees charged by "Fast Action" or "Hoops Unlimited"
to get a comparison about their fees for their basketball leagues.
City Overview Finance Director Tucker gave the FY 1999/2000 revenue and
budget overview using a power point presentation.
Councilmember Wong asked for a clarification between the
General Fund reserves of $10 million and the general fund reserves
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that are designated for projects or programs although there are no
legal requirements for such earmarking. City Manager Hobbs
stated that staff would prepare a report on those funds for an
overall review by the City Council, noting that previous Councils
do not bind the current City Council.
Finance Director Tucker continued with the presentation. She
estimated year-end general fund surplus for FY 98/99 could reach
$200,000.
As Ms. Tucker addressed the major revenue sources for FY
1999/2000, Mr. Hobbs stated that both AMR (American Medical
Response) and Cole -Schaefer Ambulance were in agreement about
the possibility of a franchise fee to provide transport services for
the City. This, in lieu of the City going into the transport business
which would cause a decrease in revenues for both ambulance
service providers. Councilmember Touhey voiced his general
opposition to any change in paramedic services currently provided
because it penalizes people who do not have insurance. Staff was
directed to review the Advanced Life Support recovery program
and report back to council.
Finance Director Tucker next addressed special revenues, which
included: Capital Projects, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds (water
utility, computer enterprise, simulator enterprise), and Internal
Service Funds (fleet management, uninsured losses, general
liability, workers' compensation), and the Redevelopment Agency
(tax increment, housing, grants, general debt service, Public
Financing Authority debt service, tax allocation, and housing).
Councilmember Touhey asked for an amount regarding the budget
challenge for the next fiscal year. Finance Director Tucker stated
at this particular point in time, it is a little difficult to come up with
an accurate amount but would estimate it to be around $400,000.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Wong to adjourn the meeting
at 7:13 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Attest:
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