1993-06-29 Special CC MinutesSPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING rBUDGET1
JUNE 29, 1993
The meeting convened at 10:30 p.m. (following a Special Meeting
concerning the Naval Air Station) with President Withrow presiding.
ROLL CALL -
Present: Councilmembers Appezzato, Arnerich,
Lucas, Roth and President Withrow - 5.
Absent: None.
93-371 Resolution No. 12420 "Approving and Adopting the
Operating Budget and Capital Improvements for Fiscal Year 1993-94,
and Appropriating Certain Moneys for the Expenditures Provided in
Said Fiscal Year;" and
Report from the City Manager Discussing Various Revenue
Alternatives and Requesting Scheduling a Public Hearing on same for
August 19, 1993.
Earl Peacock, Alameda, Member, Finance Committee, requested more
time for Committee to review the budget.
Councilmember Lucas inquired if there are objections to postponing
the matter.
The City Manager replied the City has no authority to spend money
next fiscal year without a continuing resolution or Council
adoption of a budget for next year.
President Withrow inquired, if Council adopted a resolution this
evening and requested Finance Committee to submit their budget
recommendations by July 20th, what impacts there would be if
Council made adjustments.
The City Manager stated if Council made adjustments on the 20th of
July, that would be no problem.
Concerning ballot measures, the City Attorney stated the last
Regular Council Meeting for Council to vote to place measures on
the November ballot, would be the second meeting in July.
In response to President Withrow, the City Manager stated the
matter of a library revenue tax measure will be on the July 6th
agenda; Council can then direct staff to prepare the resolution
for July 20th meeting for placement on the ballot; and Council has
also discussed a parcel tax, for providing funds for the defense of
Measure A, to be placed on the ballot.
Vice Mayor Roth inquired why Council cannot so instruct staff
immediately, to which the City Manager stated they could.
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The City Manager explained staff's recommendation.
Vice Mayor Roth amended Exhibit A by deleting proposed four day
closure of City facilities and the closure of City facilities one
day per week cuts since those are being negotiated at this time;
and moved Exhibit A for approval.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
The City Manager stated staff recommends Council provide guidance
for revenues to be discussed at the August 19th Public Hearing as
it would allow time to amend the Master Fee Resolution and prepare
appropriate ordinances.
Councilmember Appezzato stated it is his inclination to not support
increase in Recreation Fees (Page 7, Exhibit B, Summary of Revenue
Options) of $25,000; most of the fee is to charge children $5.00
each to use the parks; he would like the $25,000 made up elsewhere
than on tLe families and children who are using City facilities.
The City Manager noted that Council delegated to the Recreation
Commission, the process of adjusting fees for recreation. Council
does not need to take further action unless it wishes to modify
actions of the Recreation Commission; and Councilmember Appezzato
is indicating he wants to modify the fees.
Councilmember Appezzato so confirmed.
Councilman Arnerich concurred.
Vice Mayor Roth stated he cannot support everything; revenue
options total approximately $4,000,000 which is not needed at this
time; Council should go through the list and eliminate some.
The City Manager stated that will come back on August 19th.
Councilmember Lucas stated she would like the pulse of the public;
likes the idea budget items will be before the public on August
19th, to get their comments and make adjustments.
Vice Mayor Roth stated he does not want to waste time with a parcel
tax for general revenues; Council can say no to that immediately,
because it is not a demonstrated need.
The City Manager explained that is for Measure A defense.
President Withrow stated since a general parcel tax is sensitive,
Measure A should be included in the title.
Vice Mayor Roth stated Council should put a library tax increase on
the ballot; it would relieve the General Fund by about $1,000,000,
ensure that the library system can continue to operate at a
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satisfactory level; believes it should be slightly increased, and
the increase be designated for a building fund.
President Withrow stated he agrees with the logic, however, if
Council goes through and makes adjustments before the hearing, that
somewhat preempts the process.
Vice Mayor Roth moved to remove the administrative tow fee.
Councilman Arnerich seconded the motion.
In response to Councilmember Appezzato, the City Manager explained
administrative tow fee is in addition to tow fee; and is
administration cost for police department to process the tow.
Vice Mayor Roth's motion failed by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Roth and Arnerich - 2. Mayes: Councilmembers
Appezzato, Lucas and President Withrow - 3. Absent: None.
Councilmember Lucas stated she would like public input, believes
there may be many pros and cons, e.g., special assessment for
public safety on boats; and that is the value of Public Hearings.
Vice Mayor Roth moved to eliminate the special assessment for
public safety on boats. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Appezzato stated he agrees with Councilmember Lucas;
if it is not a burden on the staff, he would like all brought back.
President Withrow stated he would like to have public input, and
the Recreation Commission would have opportunity to comment on
their actions.
The City Attorney stated she would prepare resolutions for two
revenue options [library tax and the parcel tax for Measure A
defense] to bring back on July 20th; and other options can be
considered August 19th.
Councilman Arnerich moved all items be brought back on July 20th.
Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion.
Following discussion by Council on when the budget items should be
heard, the City Manager explained a Public Hearing date has been
advertised for August 19th, as the hearing requires 45 days notice;
and all items can be brought back on that date.
The motion, amended to bring the items back for consideration on
August 19th, was carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
93-372 Resolution No. 12421 "Establishing Guidelines for
Reimbursement of Per Diem Travel and Related Expenses in Connection
with the Conduct of City Business." Adopted.
Councilmember Lucas moved adoption of the resolution. Councilman
Arnerich seconded the motion.
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In response to Vice Mayor Roth's inquiry, the City Manager
confirmed that any need that arises, which is not included in the
list, requires prior approval by Council at a regular or special
meeting, or that person must request reimbursement after the fact.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 5.
93-373 Resolution No. "Authorizing Payment of City
Obligations Pending Adoption of the 1993-94 Annual Budget." Not
adopted.
The City Manager commented, because Council acted on the budget,
this resolution is not necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Withrow adjourned the
meeting at 11:10 p.m.
Res ectfully submitted,
DIANE B. FELSCH, CMC
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in advance in accordance
with the Brown Act.
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