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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/19931 1 1 City Council Meeting Wednesday, June 2, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. 3. PRELIMINARY 1993 -95 FINANCIAL PLAN & BUDGET Page 2 Bill Statler, Finance Director, reviewed the key points of the proposal of a balanced budget including over $2 miliion in general fund reductions, capital improvement program reductions of 50%, payas- yo"o project financing, and increased revenues of $550,000. Many proposed projects will rely on grant funding, park -in -lieu fees, or development impact fees. 4. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/QUESTIONS Council clarified that approximately $100,000 of unused economic stability funds would be returned to the general fund and replaced by CDBG funds in future budgets. Council discussed issues pertaining to the golf course, uniform building code fees, fire station funding, Performing Arts Center, increases in worker's compensation and PIERS expenses, and transportation issues, including regional projects. Ken Hamofan, Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed capital improvement projects and their funding sources. Council Member Settle left the dies at 9:00 P.M. Council Member Settle returned to the dies at 9:02 P.M. Council asked for an estimate of the likelihood of receiving various grants that funded CIP projects. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, stated that the success rate during the first year should be about 75% and anticipated it would increase to 95% over a two-year period. 9:28 P.M. Vice -Mayor Roalman declared a recess. 9:45 P.M. City Council reconvened; Mayor Pinard absent. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reviewed the analysis of combining the Utilities Director with the Public Works Director, and recommended the retention of a separate Utilities Director. John Moss. Acting Utilities Director, endorsed the separation based on diverse functions. Council indicated consensus to retain the separation of the Utilities and Public Works Directors. John Dunn City Administrative Officer, reviewed the request from the Police Chief to reinstate two positions; the Traffic Sergeant and Dispatcher, stating that the 7% reduction in police was the lowest in the City, and was a fair and appropriate recommendation. Jim Gardiner, Police Chief, requested the reinstatement of the two positions to maintain basic levels of service stating the reduction would have a significant impact on police operations. After discussion of various alternatives, Council indicated consensus at retaining the City Administrative Officer's recommendation. City Council Meeting Page 3 Wednesday, June 2, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. 5. 1992 -93 COST ALLOCATION PLAN Council considered the Cost Allocation Plan for 1992 -93. Moved by Roalman/Romero to continue this Item to June 8, 1993; motion carried (5-0). Phil Ashley San Luis Obispo, expressed his concerns about the proposed lay -offs and impacts on the economy. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. 11:15 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Vice -Mayor Roalman adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 8, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. c APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/6/93 is R. Gla well, Clerk m DRG:c MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice - Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Ann Slate, Personnel Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Jim Stockton, Recreation Director; John Moss, Acting Utilities Director, Deb Hossli, Administrative Analyst PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ' P.C.I. Helen Elder, 463 Islay St., expressed concern about gang activity at Farmers' Market.