HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_1984-04-19 Budget Meeting MinutesMORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET MEETING - APRIL 19, 1984
RECREATION HALL - 9:00 A.M.
Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
following members present:
ROLL CALL
P RESENT:
S TAFF:
Eugene R. Shelton
Rodger Anderson
John Lemons
Bruce. Risley
Bud Zeuschner
Paul Baxter
Gary Napper
Louise Burt
George Carpenter
Nick Nichols
Mike Multari
Steve Wolter
Bernie Zerr
with the
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
Assist. to City Admin.
Finance Director
P olice Lieutenant
P ublic Works Director
Community Dev. Director
Recreation Director
Fire Chief
P aul Baxter presented information to Council regarding the legal
fees for the previous year, and noted that utility costs for
t he year to date were $171,000 and $309,000 was proposed for the
up -coming fiscal year.
Mr. Baxter stated that information on encumbrances for this year
would not be available until June, and noted that the City could
meet the revenue goal for water with a 5% increase.
There was a general discussion on the above information.
Mr. Nichols reviewed the idea of using photo -electric cells and
t he possibility of a 10o savings by this use.
LouiseBurt commented on the water rate increase and the information
requested by Councilmember Risley.
Dial -A-Ride
P aul Baxter summarized staff's recommendation regarding the Dial -
A -Ride program, and discussed with Council the deficit. caused by
t his program on the General Fund
Councilmember Lemons felt that a ballot measure should be initiated
t o let the voters decide if funding should be continued and where
t he source of these funds is to come from.
Lois Strong voiced support for the Dial -A -Ride program and felt that
S aturday service should be eliminated,with regular bus stops. initiated.
Mr. Scherer felt that Dial -A -Ride should remain as it is.
Lila Keiser support the current Dial -A -Ride program and urged
Council to maintain the funding required.
Ray Kaltenback felt that the Dial -A -Ride provided an essential
service and urged_ staff to find another funding mechanism other
than the General Fund.
Ruth Hess felt that the Dial -A -Ride program should continue as
it is now.
✓ ivian Williams concurred with this idea and supported the Dial -A -
Ride program.
Jean Sutton noted that the program should be more efficient, and
t he City should look at the dispatching. problems.
Councilmember Lemons felt that the next Dial -A -Ride contract
should implement mileage in the criteria, which would be an
incentive for efficiency.
Councilmember Zeuschner noted that the increase in revenues from
t he bed tax for R.V.'s would be approximately ± $20,000.
Councilmember Lemons suggested that an assessment district by
Council action could be implemented, with revenues to be used
strictly for the Dial -A -Ride Program would be one solution.
MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that Council direct staff
t o investigate the potential for an assessment district
t o be designated for Dial -A -Ride, as well as other
alternatives for funding The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Risley and carried unanimously.
Council felt that $35,000 should be added to the proposed budget
t o continue the existing Dial -A -Ride service.
Council recessed briefly at 10:30 a.m. and reconvened at 10:40 a.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved that a public hearing be set
for consideration of imposition of a bed tax on recreational
vehicles, for May 14, 1984. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Zeuschner and carried unanimously.
Council continued their earlier discussion regarding the implementation
measures of the Water Management Plan, the leaky pipe replacement
program, and funding for these and.other programs,.
Councilmember Zeuschner summarized areas the City needs to address
in terms of water and the Water Management Plan.
Council deliberated over a funding proposal as suggested by Councilmember
Lemons, and noted the projects that could be accomplished by the funds.
Councilmember Lemons reviewed his proposal, and noted that with
the available low interest loan and other funding sources, many
o f the City s projects could be accomplished.
Ray Kaltenback felt that the loan was not the solution and would
not complete a sufficient amount of water line.
Councilmember Risley questioned those unmetered uses such as
Roandoak of God, various City uses and the waterfront, and also
u rged that, a staff report be prepared to outline the impact and
u sefulness of the funding proposals suggested.
Councilmember Zeuschner felt that the a Resolution should be
prepared to outline those areas as previously reviewed by Council
as being necessary to implement the Water Management Plan.
MOTION:
Councilmember Zeuschner moved that a Resolution be
prepared incorporating those projects and programs
stated to implement the Water, Management Plan and
the funding mechanisms as proposed by Councilmember
Lemons. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Lemons and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Risley urged staff to take into account the potential
state loans and/or grants for water programs, and to establish
a water management position with the City to monitor these, programs.
Councilmember Lemons stated that he also supported the purchase
o f fire hose and a resuscitator for the Fire Department, in the
amount of approximately $5,000.
Council discussed and agreed that $10,000 should be added to the
Administration Budget for professional/architectural services for
the development of a proposal for a Police/Fire building.
Council discussed the priority list as prepared by staff for items
n ot included in the proposed budget but considered high_ priority
if additional funding becomes available from the State. .
Council concurred that $25,000 for the Twin Bridges project, $8,000
for Fire Department items should be added to the priority list.
Councilmember Risley opposed the allocation of $55,000 for community
promotions, and felt that it exceeded the 5% as approved by the
voters.
Councilmember Anderson supported this advertising concept and the
allocation of the funds as recommended.
Mayor Shelton noted that this was a long term committment and investment
in the communities future.
MOTION:
Councilmember Zeuschner moved that Council direct staff to
prepare a Resolution for the adopted of the 1984-85 budget
for Council's consideration on May 29. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Anderson and carried unanimously.
MOTION:
Councilmember Zeuschner-,moved that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mayor Shelton
and carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:22 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
PAUL BAXTER
CITY ADMINISTRATOR