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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 1, 1993
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Council convened in an adjourned regular
session at 9:05 A.M. on Saturday, May 1, 1993, in the Fred Hesse Community
Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
PRESENT: KUYKENDALL, McTAGGART, BACHARACH AND MAYOR BROOKS
Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey, Assistant City Manager Pamela Antil,
Director of Public Works Trent Pulliam, Director of Environmental Services Bret
Bernard, City Attorney Carol Lynch, Director of Finance Brent Mattingly, and
Parks and Recreation Administrator Ron Ronsenfeld.
At this time, City Attorney Lynch reported on discussion of pending litigation
pertaining to the People vs. Taylor et al. Also discussed was the potential
litigation concerning golf course tax based on threats received from County of
Los Angeles and law firm representing golf course operator, Latham & Watkins at
a closed session preceding this meeting. For the record, Councilmember
Kuykendall noted that he did not participate in the People vs. Taylor discussion.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilmember Kuykendall, to approve
the agenda as presented. There being no objection, it was so ordered by Mayor
Brooks.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kuykendall moved, seconded by Councilmember Bacharach, to approve
the Consent Calendar as written. There being no objection, it was so ordered by
Mayor Brooks.
Adopted a motion to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions
adopted at the meeting with consent to the waiver of reading deemed to be given
by all councilmembers after the reading of the title.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - GOLF COURSE TAX (1501)
Mayor Brooks declared the hearing open. No members of the audience asked to
speak.
Councilmember McTaggart moved to continue the public hearing to Tuesday, July 6,
1993. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bacharach and passed by a 3 -1
majority voice vote, with Councilmember Kuykendall dissenting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
1993 -94 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET (602)
City Manager Bussey provided extensive background information on the proposed
budget for fiscal year 1993 -94. He highlighted reductions made and commended
staff's efforts toward compiling the budget.
City Manager Bussey called attention to anticipated budget shortfalls beginning
in fiscal year 1994 -95. For that reason, he noted his recommendation in favor
of a utility user tax. The City Manager commented on other methods which could
also be used to improve the City's cash flow.
Council asked that revisions be documented in the budget for purposes of clarity.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
At 9:45 A.M. there was recess until 10:35 A.M. when the meeting reconvened.
Discussion of the proposed budget for fiscal year 1993 -94 continued.
Audience input began with Mr. Brad Veek, 30523 Santa Luna Drive, who suggested
the Long -Range Finance Committee be reinstated. He called attention to the input
the Committee provided in compiling the proposed budget; recommended that the
Council adopt the Committee's findings where appropriate; and urged that matters
concerning assessments be brought forward to the public for approval.
Referring to a letter she distributed to the Council, Ms. Dawn Henry, 6525 Via
Colinita, related the Rancho Palos Verdes Homes Council's request that the Long-
Range Finance Committee be reinstated.
Council mentioned the time constraints associated with approving the budget.
Council explained the City's efforts to solicit relevant input from the public.
Mr. Andy Lorenzen, 15 D iamonte Lane, commented on anticipated budget shortfalls.
He suggested that funds obtained from any new taxes which might be implemented
be strictly earmarked for capital improvement programs. City Manager Bussey
supplied clarification with regard to the idea of earmarking funds obtained from
taxes.
Efforts on the Council's behalf providing clarification as each section of the
proposed budget was reviewed. Council discussed whether the proposed part -time
employee who would support the Council should be placed under the City Manager
or the City Council portion of the budget.
There was a somewhat lengthy discussion about the idea of compensating
Councilmembers for their time and increasing the amount allotted for
Councilmember travel. It was suggested by Council that transit programs be
advertised in the City Newsletter and that funds from Proposition A or C be
utilized for that purpose. City Manager Bussey affirmed that staff will look
into the idea of advertising transit programs on the Peninsula Shopping Center
readerboard.
Council asked that abbreviations used in the budget be spelled out in a glossary.
Council commended staff ' s efforts toward reducing the City Manager's budget and
keeping litigation expenditures to a minimum.
At the Council's request, Finance Director Mattingly indicated that staff will
report back on increases in the Finance Department personnel portion of the
budget. City Manager Bussey confirmed that staff will examine why the ACLAD
Assessment was placed in the General Fund instead of the RDA.
During related discussion, there was a consensus to not renew the City's
membership in the National League of Cities.
Discussion of the proposed budget for fiscal year 1993 -94 was continued to
Monday, May 10, 1993.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Elizabeth Kelly, 6611 Vallon Dr., read aloud a letter from Audrey Carlan
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(residing at 4951 Rock Valley Rd.) asking that the Long -Range Finance Committee
be reinstated.
Andy Lorenzen, 15 Diamonte Lane, came forward to provide clarification about
comments he made earlier in the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:10 P.M. the meeting was duly adjourned to Tuesday, May 4, 1993, 7:00 P.M.
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