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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-09-98-Meeting w CDC 1 0 00. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 1998 The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downe held an y � Adjourned Regular Meeting at 5:02 p.m., June 9, 1998, in the Council Chamber of the Downey g p � � owney City Hall, Mayor /Chairman Barbara J. Riley presiding. PRESENT: Council Members /Commissioners: Barbara J. Riley . Mayor/Chairman y Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Mayor ProTem/Vice- Chairman Keith McCarthy (arrived at 5:10 p.m.) Joyce L. Lawrence ABSENT: Robert S. Brazelton (excused) ALSO PRESENT: r 1 Director a d M. Caton, City Manager/Executive Director Charles Vose, City Attorney y Judith McDonnell, City Clerk/Secretary Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development/ Assistant Executive Director Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works Greg Caldwell, Police Chief Ron Irwin, Fire Chief James Jarrett, Director of Community Services Darrell George, Director of Economic & Community Development Lowell Williams, Director of Finance Robert Brace, City Engineer John Finch, Police Captain Linda Haines, Building Official Vicki Jenkins, City Librarian Jim McColluch, Police Lieutenant Greg Mayfield, Water /Sanitation Superintendent Darren Moon, Inspector/Fire Education Rick Nathan, Police Captain Kevin O'Connor, Theatre Manager Ed Velasco, Manager of Housing Steven Yee, Economic Development Coordinator Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev. /City Planner June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes ( J ad' ) . 6/09/98 -1- 1 0 0 0 Mr. Caton introduced Darrell George, the new Director of Economic & Community Development. STUDY SESSION - CITY OF DOWNEY PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 -99 Mr. Caton gave his budget presentation, noting that over 45% of funding received in the budget requires that it be used for specialized purposes and that an accounting of those funds be maintained. The proposed budget for 1998 -99 is $75,550,000, which is a 9% increase over last year, with $5 million of the increase for one -time capital projects. Without the capital projects, the operating budget would have only increased by 2.4 %. The budget increase includes maintenance and operation of the new gymnasium and senior center at Apollo Park and a personnel increase in the Library from one -half librarian position to fulltime. Employee salary increases are also included, as well as a number of exciting projects, including a transit center and the development of a senior citizen project, both in the downtown area. Mr. Powell gave an overview of the budget, which he presented using a recently - installed power point display system that connects to the City's computer network, which each department will use to emphasize major points in their budget. He noted the budget is balanced and includes opera- tion and maintenance of the Apollo Park facility on an ongoing basis; the downtown transit center grant funded proposal; senior citizen housing project; and significant computer information system upgrades. In his overview, he noted the following: Operating budget - $47.5 million; Capital budget - $18 million; General Fund Budget - slightly less than $40 million; the Enterprise Fund budget - $16.5 million; special revenues - $19 million; for a total City budget of $75.5 million. He reviewed City expenditure trends for governmental operations and revenue trends, including the impact on sales tax revenues during the recession years. He also commented on property tax revenues; highlighted major portions of the general fund, including expenditures and revenue, the enterprise fund, and special revenue fund. Mr. Williams presented the Finance Department Budget and discussed the function and activities of each division within the Department. Police Chief Caldwell reviewed the Police Department Budget, including an organizational chart and activities accomplished during the past several years. Fire Chief Irwin discussed the Fire Dep artment B udg et, and the various functions of the Department. Mr. Alvarez also presented the Public Works De Budget and highlighted the various functions within the Department. Mr. George reviewed the Community Development and Economic Development Department Budget, including program goals and objectives and proposed activities. Mr. Jarrett commented on the Recreation & Community Services Department Budget, reviewing major accomplishments over the past year and proposed changes within the budget. City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj.) 6/09/98 -2- I 10011 I - Council Member McCaughan noted the budget for the Police Department reflects items he has been concerned with relating to surveying neighborhoods and municipal enforcement. Mr. Powell responded to Council Member McCarthy's inquiries regarding the purchase of City vehicles and indicated a list of vehicles and their age can be provided. Mr. Alvarez noted the Capital Improvements Program in the City is under funded, and he suggested looking at alternative sources of fundin for those projects and other needs i gg g g p � a eeds n the City, such as upgrading aging facilities and street improvements. Council Member Lawrence asked for and received assurance that the budget includes the City's portion of Police and Public Works services rovided for the annual Street Faire and Holiday . p Y Lane Parade; suggested discontinuing the City's 's mem r hi Cities; ' gg g y be s pin Contract Cities, requested including approximately $800 in the Council budget for special activity supplies of promotional items, that can be handed out to other communities, visiting groups and students; asked about having the City Council g Y Agendas and Minutes placed on the internet in the near future; and requested the City continue to be more aggressive in the area of programming for the Downey Community Theatre. She reiterated a previous request that when there is split funding fora ram articular employee position, the program p p p g summary should include what that funding is to eliminate the need to refer back to other sections of the budget. Mayor Riley noted there were four members of the community present in the audience, and she asked if anyone wished to address the Council at this time. Mr. Grant Duncan, 2380 Golden Ave., Long Beach, representing the Rio Hondo Temporary Home in Norwalk, thanked the City for its past support and submitted informational brochures for the Council's perusal. He also briefly discussed the services they provide, which he pointed out benefit , p the citizens of Downey. Joan Warner, Manager of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for its past support and cooperation of the many Chamber activities. Council Member McCaughan, in response to the suggestion of discontinuing membershi p in Contract Cities, voiced concern that the City may want to continue its relationship with that organization and he asked staff to review this matter. Council Member McCarthy also asked that consideration be given in the future to keeping the Library open on Sundays. APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES - MAY 12 AND MAY 26, 1998 It was moved by Council Member /Commissioner Lawrence, seconded by Council Member /Commissioner McCaughan, and unanimously (4-0), carried with Council Member/ - Commissioner Brazelton absent, to approve the Closed Session Minutes of May 12, 1998. City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj.) 6/09/98 -3- 10012 Council Member /Commissioner McCaughan noted he was absent from the meeting of May 26, 1998 and will abstain from voting on the Minutes. It was moved by Council Member /Commissioner Lawrence, seconded by Council Member/ - Commissioner McCarthy, and unanimously carried (3 -0), with Council Member /Commissioner McCaughan abstaining and Council Member /Commissioner Brazelton absent, to approve the Closed Session Minutes of May 26, 1998. CLOSED SESSION Mayor /Chairman Riley announced the Council /Commission is recessing to Closed Session (6:20 p.m.) to discuss the following Sections of the Government Code: A. SECTION 54956.8 - Conference with real property negotiators Gerald Caton and Lee Powell re property: Parcels 4, 5 & 6 of the Downey Long Range Facilities Plan generally bounded by Stewart & Gray Road, Imperial Highway, Clark Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard; negotiating parties: Tooley & Company and Boeing North American; under negotiation: price and terms of payment. B. SECTION 54956.8 - Conference with real property negotiators Gerald Caton and Darrell George re property: 9066 Firestone Boulevard; negotiating parties: Pacific Retail Partners; under negotiation: price and terms of payment. C. SECTION 54956.9, Subdivision (b)(1) - Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - exposure to litigation (one potential case). The meeting reconvened in open session at 7 :30 p.m. with Council Members /Commissioners McCarthy, McCaughan, Lawrence and Riley present; Council Member /Commissioner Brazelton was absent. There were no Closed Session actions to announce. The meeting recessed at 7:32 p . m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The meeting reconvened for Oral Communications at 8:24 p.m. with Council Members/ - Commissioners McCarthy, McCaughan, Lawrence and Riley present; Council Member /Commissioner Brazelton was absent, (see Oral Communications under the Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 8:32 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:42 p.m. with Council Members /Commissioners McCarthy, McCaughan, Lawrence and Riley present; Council Member /Commissioner Brazelton was absent, and immediately recessed to Closed Session to complete discussion of Closed Session Items. The meeting reconvened in open session at 9:12 p.m. with Council Members /Commissioners McCarthy, McCaughan, Lawrence and Riley present; Council Member /Commissioner Brazelton`was absent. There were no Closed Session actions to report. City Council/Community Dev. Comm. 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