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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room, 30940
Hawthorne Boulevard, by Mayor Susan Brooks, notice having been given with
affidavit thereto on file. Roll call was answered as follows:
PRESENT: McTAGGART, BACHARACH & MAYOR BROOKS
LATER ARRIVAL: KUYKENDALL AT 7:01 P.M.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart to approve the
agenda. Motion carried.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
1993 -94 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET STUDY SESSION (602)
City Manager Bussey reminded Council that at the May 1 budget session Council had
finished their discussion at Page 31 of the proposed budget. Council then
proceeded to comment on items listed in the following sections of the budget:
Non-Departmental: Staff confirmed that furniture for the Council office
had been deleted, and that the RDA loan schedule would be in both the City
and Redevelopment Agency budgets.
Public Safety: Council commented that this assumed a 4% increase in costs
and additional funds to cover the cost of the Neighborhood Watch meetings.
Council requested that staff look at ways to increase public safety with
volunteer programs, e.g., the Neighborhood Watch program.
With regard to Parking Citations and the new State legislation (AB408)
City Manager Bussey reported that staff was preparing a complete report on
this matter and that it would be presented to Council sometime in June.
Animal Control: Council requested that staff find out if the City's
current fees were at the correct level.
Juvenile Diversion: After discussion of the reduction in the contribution
to this program, it was the consensus that a representative from Juvenile
Diversion should make a presentation at the May 18 meeting; additionally,
that staff should find out what the Palos Verdes Unified School District's
referral rate is to the Diversion program.,
Environmental Services: Council reiterated its request that descriptions
under some code items be expanded.
Recreation & Parks: Finance Director Mattingly summarized the fact that
maintenance of the two vans in the REACH program and the replacement costs
had been under funded for five years. Explaining how he has tried to
rectify this, he reported that an extra $10,000 had been credited to this
account this year. He recommended that this item be put in the
Administration Department rather than in the REACH program.
A brief Council discussion followed regarding the usage of these vans
and the savings realized in renting versus owning the vehicles.
Staff reported that the City is awaiting final word from CDBG re the use
of those funds to pay for part of the REACH program; that the budget has
been prepared to reflect that funding; and, that revenue received from the
parents of participants in the program will also be used to fund this
program.
Council requested that staff determine if the vans met ADA standards.
Aquatics Programs: Council requested a Status of Directives' six -month
update on Marymount's experience in running this program and also an
update on the recreation programs being run by Special Service
Instructors.
Responding to Council's inquiry relative to the level of staffing,
Director Mattingly explained the mandatory duties, e.g., opening and
closing of facilities and emergency situations, required this proposed
level of staffing.
RECESS & RECONVENE: At 8:10 P.M. the Mayor declared a recess. The meeting
reconvened at 8:16 P.M.
Public Works Administration: City Manager Bussey explained how the costs
for the Public Works Director were now completely under "administration"
whereas previously this cost had been spread throughout certain areas of
the Public Works Departmental budget. Also, the Internal Fund reflected
the cost of purchasing a vehicle so it could be used by both Public Works
and Environmental Services. He explained that staff would now need the
authority to make that transaction and present a budget transfer
resolution at the next Council meeting. Councilman Kuykendall so moved,
seconded by Mayor Brooks. Motion carried.
Parks Maintenance: Responding to a Council inquiry about the sale of park
property and the use- of those funds, City Manager Bussey explained how the
parks were deed - restricted and that funds received from their possible sale
would have to go back into the Quimby Act Trust Fund and would not create
any additional General Fund money.
Landscape Services: (Eastview Park Maintenance) Responding to Council's
concern about the cost of maintenance for Eastview Park vis -a -vis its
usage and size, when compared with the cost for Hesse Park, Public Works
Director Pulliam explained how these two parks, though different in
topography were effectively the same size; however, because of vandalism
more funds were being spent on equipment repair at Eastview.
A brief discussion then followed regarding a Recreation & Parks Committee
meeting where the issue of vandalism at Eastview Park was discussed and
where the idea was proffered to convert the park to a lighted golf course
as a solution to the problem of vandalism. This discussion concluded with
the consensus that staff would prepare a general report relative to the use
of the park. Council suggested that data be requested from the Sheriff
relative to the number of calls made to this park.
Trails Maintenance: A brief discussion ensued about the possibility of
volunteer work reducing the cost of trails maintenance.
Gas Tax Fund: City Manager Bussey explained that the balance in this fund
was lower for Fiscal 93 -94 because of the amount being spent on road
maintenance.
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Solid Waste: Regarding the SRRE (Source Reduction & Recycling Element),
staff stated that a report on the long term planning for this program
would be presented to Council at the next meeting.
Air Quality Management: Council requested that an explanation of how
revenue for this fund and all other special funds are generated be
inserted into the budget document.
Capital Projects: Apropos of the Palos Verdes Drive East (Ganado to
Diamonte) project, staff was requested to determine the neighborhood
reaction to installation of sidewalks and curbs.
City Manager Bussey commented that three residential streets (Starline
Drive, Parkhurst Drive and Newridge Drive) were deteriorated to the point
that slurry sealing was insufficient and that they would have to be
reconstructed.
Environmental Excise Tax Fund: City Manager Bussey stated that he was
not recommending use of this fund this year.
Adjournment: At 9:45 P.M. the meet' g a journed on motion of Councilman
Kuykendall.
OR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 10, 1993
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