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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2002 0522 CC SPCMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California May 22, 2002 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was held on May 22, 2002, in the Community Center of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hunter called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Harper, Mikos, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter Absent: Councilmember Millhouse Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Mary Lindley, Community Services Director; Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; Dana Shigley, Administrative Services Director; Laura Stringer, Senior Management Analyst; and Deborah Traffenstedt, ATOM /City Clerk. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 4. PRESENTATION /ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. Staff Recommendation: Discuss proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. Mr. Kueny gave the staff report and summarized the budget message report. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated that the $20,000 budgeted for day laborers related purposes was carried over from the 2001 -2002 Fiscal Year. Mr. Riley Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 May 22, 2002 gave a brief status report on the day laborers issue and Catholic Charities office relocation. Mayor Hunter recommended eliminating the $50,000 allocation for open space acquisition until a more specific proposal had been developed. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the City Council determined to eliminate an allocation of $50,000 for open space acquisition. In response to Mayor Hunter's question regarding funding for photovoltaic improvements, Mr. Kueny suggested changing $70,000 amount budgeted to $20,000 in 800 Fund to use to fund a consultant and /or Planning Commission efforts to develop standard condition(s) of approval for development projects. Mr. Kueny also recommended funding the photovoltaic study with Community Development funds. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the City Council determined to reduce the allocation for alternate energy projects and research from $70,000 to $20,000. In response to Mayor Hunter, Captain LeMay discussed the status of County of Ventura salary negotiations. Mr. Kueny stated that approximately two - thirds of the County's rate charged to City for Sheriff services is usually for salary and benefits. Captain LeMay confirmed that the big costs are for salaries, benefits and vehicles. In response to Mayor Hunter, Captain LeMay stated that draft regulations intended to impose a City fee for towed vehicles was sent to the City Attorney for review. Mayor Hunter asked for staff follow -up on implementing a City fee for towed vehicles. In response to Mayor Hunter, discussion followed on equipment replacement funding, City website improvements, and dial -a -ride program. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the City Council determined to increase funding for equipment maintenance by a total of $4,130. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 May 22, 2002 In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Shigley provided a revenues summary. Discussion followed regarding the draft expenditures budget for the City Council, City Manager /Assistant City Manager, City Clerk's Department, City Attorney, Administrative Services Department, and Community Development Department. Ms. Lindley summarized the Community Services Department budget. In response to Councilmember Harper, Mr. Kueny stated that funding was included for the Moorpark Symphony in the Community Services Department budget. In response to Mayor Hunter, Ms. Lindley discussed the proposal to purchase new City marquee signs and the level of animal control service provided over the past year. She stated that no revenue from animal control citations had been included in the draft budget, although the intent was to achieve citation authority this next year upon completion of training and Municipal Code revisions. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Mr. Kueny stated that Municipal Code revisions necessary to provide citation authority for animal control would receive priority for completion. In response to Councilmember Mikos, Ms. Lindley discussed City paid security at the Metrolink station. Councilmember Mikos discussed the need to increase VISTA ridership to Moorpark College. Ms. Lindley discussed proposed new bus shelters. She summarized the success of the teen programs that had been offered the past year. Mr. Kueny discussed library funding and stated that the City would not be affected by the State decrease in funding for libraries unless the funding formula was changed. Ms. Lindley discussed the parks maintenance assessment district funding. Mr. Gilbert summarized the Public Works Department budget. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 May 22, 2002 In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated money was budgeted for an overlay project for Tierra Rejada Road. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Gilbert stated that expenses for streetlights exceed revenues and that staff would be recommending an increase in the assessment. Captain LeMay discussed the Police budget, including staffing and his proposal for a hybrid vehicle to be purchased. In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kueny stated staff would meet with the School District regarding their participation in funding of Middle School Resource Officer. Mr. Kueny stated that the City's share of funding for the Middle School Resource Officer should not exceed 40 percent. He also stated that the School District would need to provide the City with notice prior to the date specified in the City's contract with the County in order to stop their funding participation for the DARE Program. In response to Mayor Hunter, discussion followed regarding funding for the Captain and Sergeant's Service Club dues. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the City Council determined to increase funding of the Captain and Sergeant's Service Club dues by $650. Mr. Kueny summarized the Capital budget. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the City Council determined to schedule Budget adoption for June 5, 2002, with the changes as noted to be incorporated. B. Consider Proposed City Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. Staff Recommendation: Discuss City goals and objectives for Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 with recommended budget. There was no discussion of this agenda item. Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 May 22, 2002 S. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Hunter adjourned the me ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt City Clerk