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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 12-20 CC MINBook 87/Page 264 12/20/05 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA December 20, 2005 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Nick Inzunza. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Administrative officials present: Campbell, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Gonzalez, Hodges, Juniel, Kirkpatrick, Lopez, Post, Saucedo, Trees, Wurbs, Yeo, Yoman, Zapata. Others present: City Treasurer George Hood and Student Representatives Michelle Reynoso and Yessenia Jurado. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke about National City History and the disappointment people have in the Mayor as a result of the negative publicity he received in the newspaper. Robert Dominguez, Associate Pastor of the Apostolic Church, thanked the Historical Society for providing meals for the needy at Granger Hall. OFF AGENDA ITEMS Two items were identified as necessary to add to the agenda; one dealing with a Donation Policy and one dealing with Public Safety. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Natividad, to find that the need to take action arose after the preparation of the agenda and to add the requested items to the agenda as Item Number 32 and Number 33. Carried by unanimous vote. PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) 1. Recognizing Manuel (Tala) Portillo for the work he has done at Casa de Salud. Proclaiming December 20, 2005 as: "Manuel Portillo Day" ACTION: The Proclamation was presented by Councilmember Natividad and Councilwoman Zarate. Several family and community members spoke about the contributions of Mr. Manuel Portillo to the community and residents. Book 87/Page 265 12/20/05 PROCLAMATIONS (102-2-1) 1. Recognizing Manuel (Tala) Portillo (continued) Motion by Natividad, seconded by Inzunza, to rename the Casa de Salud Youth Center to 'Casa de Salud Manuel Portillo Youth Center'. Carried by unanimous vote. 2. Resolution supporting AB-438 to protect families living in rental communities from serious and high -risk sex offenders. (Mayor Inzunza) ACTION: Mayor Inzunza reported that the Resolution would come back after some additional work. PRESENTATION PERSONNEL RECOGNITION / APPRECIATION ADM (604-2-1) 3. Employee of the Month Program (November and December): Lizza Galindo -Rojas, Office Assistant — Human Resources (November) Norma J. Maggiora, Administrative Secretary — Community Services (December) BUDGET FY 2005-2006 (206-1-21) 4. Workshop/Discussion of Current Budget Situation. (City Manager) City Manager Chris Zapata made a PowerPoint presentation detailing the City's current budget situation (see Exhibit `A' attached). The presentation outlined how the City's General Fund deteriorated, the steps and actions that have been taken to address the problem; the consequences of the failure of the recent sales tax measure and specific recommendations to deal with the ongoing budget shortfall. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended; that Neighborhood Councils be consolidated from 13 to 7; elimination of special dances for youth and developmentally disabled; not opening the municipal pool until July and closing in December; reducing operating hours and part-time staff at Kimball Senior Center; not hiring a traffic engineer; hold filling a vacancy in the City Manager's office; discontinuing printing and mailing of the quarterly City Newsletter; reducing technology purchases; reduce library to being open 4 days beginning February 1, 2006; reduction of electrical consumption; reduction of irrigation at city parks; no longer waiving fees for the community building; no longer waiving Temporary Use Permit fees; and eliminating free lights on ball fields. Book 87/Page 266 12/20/05 BUDGET FY 2005-2006 (206-1-21) 4. Workshop/Discussion of Current Budget Situation (continued) TESTIMONY: Michael Reynoso, National City, spoke against closing the library. Rosie Alvarado, National City, spoke against limiting library hours. Daniel Crayton, National City, spoke against limiting library hours. Isabel Iniquez, National City, spoke against limiting library hours. Yessenia Jurado, National City, spoke against limiting library hours. Charles Howery, National City Library Board Member, spoke against limiting library hours. Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke about mis- management of resources and the need to eliminate waste. Tom Paradowski, Bonita, spoke against closure of the pool. Rita Heuss, National City, spoke in support of the sales tax increase and encouraged people impacted by cuts to vote. Mickey Heard, spoke against library closure. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to move forward with the City Manager's recommendations. Amendment to motion requested by Natividad to, withhold library cuts for now. Amendment not accepted by maker of the motion. The second was withdrawn. Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to move forward with the Citv Manager's recommendations. Carried by unanimous vote. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS VICE MAYOR APPOINTMENT ADMIN (101-20-1) 5. Appointment — Vice Mayor (Council Initiated) ACTION: No action taken. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 6 Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2005, Item No. 7 (NCMC), Item No. 8 Through 19 (Resolution Nos. 2005-256 through 2005-267) and Items Nos. 20 though 22 (Warrant Registers 21, 22 and 23). Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 87/Page 267 12/20/05 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 6. Approving the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 18, 2005. ACTION: Approved. See above. NCMC (506-2-20) 7. Approval of a motion to waive reading of the text of all Ordinances considered at this meeting and provides that such Ordinances shall be introduced and/or adopted after a reading of the title only. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 24 ADMIN (904-1-10) 8. Resolution No. 2005-256: ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 24 (PHASE 1) ON 8T" STREET FROM NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD TO HIGHLAND AVENUE. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION (415-32-1) 9. Resolution No. 2005-257: APPROVE, ACCEPT AND RECORD FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP LOCATED FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16TH STREET AND "M" AVENUE. (S-2000-2) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STREET RIGHT OF WAY (903-3-4) 10. Resolution No. 2005-258: ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE STREET WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS ON PLAZA BOULEVARD FROM HIGHLAND AVENUE TO EUCLID AVENUE. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PARKING ADMIN 2005 (801-2-25) 11. Resolution No. 2005-259: AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ESTABLISH A RED "NO PARKING" ZONE ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH DRIVEWAY AT 1828 "B" AVENUE. (E. RODRIGUEZ, TSC ITEM NO. 2005-37). (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 87/Page 268 12/20/05 CONTRACT (C2005-11) 12. Resolution No. 2005-260: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER TWO TO HEFFLER COMPANY, INC. FOR NATIONAL CITY BLVD. 7TH STREET TO 12 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,338.30 TO ADJUST CONTRACT FROM ESTIMATED QUANTITIES TO ACTUAL QUANTITIES FOR VARIOUS UNITS OF CONSTRUCTION AND ADDING ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL METER PEDESTAL, TRAFFIC LOOPS AND PETROMAT FABRIC, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER. (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN (414-1-20) SUBDIVISION ADMIN (415-1-1) 13. Resolution No. 2005-261: TO APPROVE, ACCEPT AND RECORD PARADISE WALK FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PROPERTY AT THE NE CORNER OF EAST 8TH STREET AND ARCADIA AVE. (S-2005-5, PD-2005-3, IS-2005-1) (Engineering) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2005-53) 14. Resolution No. 2005-262: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE WITH MJC CONSTRUCTION IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSITION OF CONTAMINATED SOILS FROM THE FIRST PHASE OF THE PARADISE CREEK EDUCATIONAL PARK PROJECT. (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) 15. Resolution No. 2005-263: APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR DIVISION OF ONE 42,250 SQUARE FOOT LOT INTO SIX LOTS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 125 FEET EAST OF CYPRESS STREET AND ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF LA VISTA CEMETERY. (Applicant: Cypress Glen, LLC) (Case File No. S-2005-10) (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 87/Page 269 12/20/05 CONTRACT (C2005-64) 16. Resolution No. 2005-264: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONTRACT FOR 906 A AVENUE. (Applicant: Janice Martinelli) (Case File M-2005-1) (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2005-65) 17. Resolution No. 2005-265: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY REGARDING THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM. (Fire) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2005-69) 18. Resolution No. 2005-266: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $266,110 TO PERFORM HEALTHY HOMES INSPECTIONS IN THE TARGET AREA WEST OF 1-805 FOR THE HUD HEALTHY HOMES GRANT. (Building & Safety) ACTION: Adopted. See above. ELECTION NOV 2005 PROP `B' SALES TAX (505-17-1) 19. Resolution No. 2005-267: RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2005, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. (City Clerk) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20) 20. Warrant Register #21 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,083,613.66. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See Above. WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20) 21. Warrant Register #22 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $1,433,952.26. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See Above Book 87/Page 270 12/20/05 WARRANT REGISTER 2005 (202-1-20) 22. Warrant Register #23 Ratification of Demands in the amount of $987,053.83. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See Above. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION NCMC (506-2-19) 23. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.48 PERTAINING TO RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SALES AND SERVICE. (POLICE) TESTIMONY: Irma Hernandez, National City, spoke if favor of employee training and certification. Guille Coronado, National City, spoke in favor of requiring training for sellers of alcohol. ACTION: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS VARIANCES (409-1-39) SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) 24. Continued Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map for the division of one 16,675 square foot lot into eleven Tots and a variance for building height on a property at 2504 Highland Avenue. (Applicant: Cheng Capital) (Case File No. S-2005-4/Z- 2005-6) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission to approve. TESTIMONY: An un-named speaker responded to questions. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Zarate, to approve the Tentative Subdivision map and variance with the recommended findings. Carried by unanimous vote. SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) VARIANCES (409-1-39) 25. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map for the consolidation of three properties on the east side of the 1900 block of Palm Avenue into an approximately 34,500 square foot lot with a planned development permit for eight single-family homes (condominium ownership) and variances for exceeding density and wall height limits. (Applicant: Diaz Development) (Case File No. S-2005- 6/PD-2005-4/Z-2005-7) (Planning) Book 87/Page 271 12/20/05 SUBDIVISION ADM (415-1-1) VARIANCES (409-1-39) 25. Public Hearing — Tentative Subdivision Map (continued). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval with an added condition limiting the total number of homes to seven. TESTIMONY: Alex McLintock, unknown address, spoke in opposition. Irma Hernandez, National City, spoke in opposition. Alfonso Hernandez, National City, spoke in opposition. Scott Singh, National City, spoke in opposition. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Parra, to approve with recommended findings. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Zarate. Nays: Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2005 (403-20-1) 26. Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility on the National City Middle School property at 1701 D Avenue. (Applicant: NEXTEL Communications) (Case File CUP-2005-16) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission. TESTIMONY: Miguel Rojas, National City, spoke in opposition. Michelle Reynoso, National City, spoke in opposition. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Natividad, to denv the CUP based on the esthetic impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS CONTRACT (C2005-70) 27. Resolution No. 2005-268: AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,159,000 TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE HIGHLAND AVENUE MEDIANS, PHASE I - 8T" TO 16TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (ENGINEERING) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Morrison, to approve. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 87/Page 272 12/20/05 NEW BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2005 (403-20-1) 28. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility in an existing shopping center at 914 East 8"' Street. (Applicant: Cingular Wireless) (Case File CUP-2005-10) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, to file. Carried by unanimous vote. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ADMIN (414-1-20) 29. SUBJECT: Notice of Decision — Approval of a Planned Development Permit to construct a 2,184 square foot, 2-story duplex at 1026-28 B Avenue. (Case File No. PD 2004-06) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the project with an added condition that the trees be replaced. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to file. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Inzunza, Morrison, Parra, Zarate. Nays: Natividad. Absent: None. Abstain: None. MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER (1101-5-1) 30. SUBJECT: Request by South Bay Youth Football & Cheer Association to use the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and to waive all fees for their "Awards Banquet" on Saturday, January 21, 2006. RECOMMENDATION: Given current budgetary constraints, staff recommends the City Council deny the waiver of fees; however; given the nature of the event, that the Council authorize the use the Community Center at the rate of $597.16. TESTIMONY: Community Services Director Leslie Deese reported that the fee waiver request has been withdrawn. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 87/Page 273 12/20/05 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NC TRANSIT AUDIT / REPORTS (805-1-5) 31. National City Transit Monthly Transit Report — (John P. Webster, Sr., General Manager, National City Transit) RECOMMENDATION: Filed. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Filed. DONATIONS RECEIVED (209-1-4) 32. Resolution No. 2005-270: ACCEPTING A DONATION VALUED AT $12,000 - $15, 0000 FROM WILLIAM NELSON OF PACIFIC TREE FARMS. ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Inzunza, to accept donation. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT (C2005-71) 33. Resolution No. 2005-269: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SDG&E FOR THE USE OF SDG&E LIGHT POLES ALONG ROOSEVELT AVENUE TO MOUNT THE CITY'S PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECT CAMERAS. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Parra, seconded by Morrison, to adopt the Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. STAFF Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales updated the Council on the training collaboration underway with the Tijuana Police Department. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL — None. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) One Potential Case Members retired into Closed Session at 9:30 p.m. Book 87/Page 274 12/20/05 Members returned from Closed Session at 10:01 p.m. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Eiser reported as follows: The City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to initiate legal action. The nature of the action, the defendants, and other particulars will not be disclosed at this time, but will be disclosed to any person upon inquiry after the action is filed, unless to do so would jeopardize the City's ability to effectuate service of process on one or more unserved parties. ADJOURNMENT The meetng was adjourned to the Next Regular City Council Meeting — Tuesday — January 17, 2006 - 6:00 p.m. — Council Chambers, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 10:02 p.m. The forgoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2006. OR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE-RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK S oOZ 'O Jagw Daa / \ Ai!D I UO!WN Jo A4!D eTue aid a6pn8 EXHIBIT "A" ■ Recommendations General Fund Deficit ■ How The General Fund Deterio ■ What We Have Done ■ Consequences of Sales 1 Community Requests • No cuts in Library Hours • No cuts in Swimming Poo • Do not close the Euclid Fief Station 1i • Do not eliminate the Gang Unit • Continue Fee Waivers/at 'MLI, Status Quo/No Reductidns 6.7 milkjion 4liar General Fund History 40,000,000 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 Audited General Fund Expenses/Revenues oop� 5)91 o`LA3 orb — Revenues — Expenses co o`° Budget Sequence of Events • Adopted 2004 General Fund Budget . projected gap b-,= ��� �§-���- ue and expenses ■ Council retreat in 2005 fiscal Susta r. bilit priority y • Adopted 2005 General Fund Budget projected $6.7 million gai) between r. nue and expenses • November 8th Election to close struct al General Fund deficit, with penny to # k How We Reached this Position State of California Take - Av. ▪ For FY 05/06 $1,54 643 • The State "True -Up" Loss of Reve 05/06 — is an additional ff , • The total State "Ta ke-awayfor t 2 over the Y past 10 ears hav tota $5,288,538 for 7,356; ERAF1& Effect of PERSlRetirement Cost • Since FY 03/04 the ad Zonal c =of PERS for FY 05/06 is $3,838-440 • Factors • State investments plumn;hne ed • 3 years Return on In ie$tments was 3 less than expected / t' 1 t J, • 2002 Employee Contracts • 2002 Employee Benefit Changes How Did We Get Here? Total City Payments to PERS (Employer & Employee Payments) 7,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 Orb Fiscal Year • No Social Security • City bears all cost • Average PERS payroll $1,600 per mo O°` Orb' How Did We Get Here? July 9, 2002 --- June 30, 2005 CONTRACTUALLY OBLIGAT GENERAL SALAR S FFA POA MEA'1 CONFID. EX TOTAL 8.14% 15% 15% ; \ 15% 8V PERS Benefit Changes 3% @ 60 — Non -Public Safety in September,F002 3% @ 50 — Public Safety - Fire in July 2002 t' - Police in July 2004 Salary Increases Were H.Ited his Yeah; (05/ What Have We Done? Administrative actions taken on November 9th: • Department contingency planning 6 months a• o • CARE Committee — Employee • 33 General Fund positions cozen in 13 including Police and Fire DIpt. ($1,196, ' l li • Contingency Plan Implemehted - Depart maintenance and operations v($984,000) 1 t • Approached Labor on problem\solvin9 e mandatory work furloughs vs. reduction • Current Purchase request ,� frozen ($6 month —Purchase Review /Committee Cr • Manager's Office in i g eased oversight of vehicle usage and artments, nt cuts to/ s (e.g. pay) / this ed ove What Have We Done? Administrative Actions taken on November 9th: • Position Review Committee created. 0 Asst. City Manager • Review of fees at golf cou a to conside and non-resident charge (cblf Course A • Prioritize revenue generatirg`projects (P • Review of business mix/(I iversify from lumber) • Asset and Contract Inventory (Fire/Hear / \. • Project Focus for Long Term Sustainabili Revenue Recognition Restaurants And Hotels 5.97% General .Consumer Goods 2137% Fuei And Service Stations 5.40% Food And Drugs 2.60% Business And Industry 4 79% Building And Construction 14.11% Autos And. Transportation 4516% Council Actions Recommended for Review on November 15: • Suspend all General Fund Capital Improvement Projects ($3,500,000) - One time • Eliminate Fee Waivers/Co }a unity contri tions ($100,000) • Utilize CDBG solely for ei g ble city servi community based groups (ie.Cod ` Enorcement, G / 1 • Merge Neighborhood,CounOere cils, / • Cancel purchase of slide at swimming p z exclude / i riate/ Proposed on November 15th: • Reduce Library operation from 6 da s days a week • Reduce Swimming Poo months a year operation m 9 to 3 / • Reduce Park hours and lighting • Delay or contract se of Art Cen on Plaza 1 t • Study Closure of = E �'� - S tio yhouse Status Update ■ Begin next Fiscal Year (FYO6-07) with $5.2 million in General Fund Reserve $7,000,000.00 $6,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $3,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $1, 000,000.00 $0.00 1994 1998 2002 Reserve Balance 2003 2004 2005 2006 Audited 11 Preliminary Projected POTENTIAL SAVINGS FY 2005-06 Department Engineering City Manager MIS City Clerk Community Services Finance Non -Departmental 180,597 191,828 \'713, 240 44,437 11\2, 570 12e, 035 150, 000 POTENTIAL SAVINGS FY 2005-06 Department Human Resources Library Planning Purchasing City Attorney City Treasurer POTENTIAL SAVINGS FY 2005-06 Department Public Works Police City Council Building & Safety Fire Totals Risks: • Not having a vehicle replacement pro catch up with us very quic ■ Reminder: we only purcha e d 2 police v year / fleet is aging • Majority of our buildings ,need refurb without significant maintenance they continue to erode; ' • Casa de Salud, El Toyon Recreation Center, Works/Purchasing Facility (facilities over 40 years old) Risks: ■ Potential Lawsuits ■ Cost of utilities continues ■ Gas ■ Electric ■ Gasoline and Diesel Utility Costs 700,000 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 The Recommendations • Community Services • Consolidate from 13 to 7 Neighborho • Eliminate Special Dances for Y • Not opening the Swimming Poo September 2006 • Reduce Operating Hours & Part,4i Center • Engineering: • No Traffic Engineer ■ City Manager's Office / • Continue to hold position` (5th position) • Discontinue printing and maili g quarterly City N slett Ily Disabled ng in The Recommendations ■ MIS ■ Reduce Technology Purch • Library ■ Reduce Library to being opetn 4 days be February 1, 2006 • Public Works • Reduce electrical consumption lighting, thermostat setting) ■ Reduce Irrigation at/city parks (11' Acr ing ball $e/d Recommended Actions: • Vacancy Freezing will save approximately $1,9161353 for the remainde year • Reductions in M&O Bugets throe • hout the Organization total a savings $994,370 for the remainder of t fiscal; year11 1` 1� ! \ • CDBG Monies comnng!to the Ci �•r c6r programs and excluding outside � tit $182,000 (Curre oprf ion Recommended Actions: • No longer waiving fees for ML xm (Annualized) • No Ionger waiving TUFfees - $3 ,OOO Annualized (IncIudes ,# Vertime s ngs for PD and PW) r • No Free Iights on ball ;'fields The Consequences • Not filling Police Vacancies has the potentia minimizing Police efforts on the str crime (Crime Statistics) • Reduction of Library hours would affect ser public in a NEW library • Not hiring a Traffic Engineer yvoyld mean n to proactively address traffic safety issues • Not hiring vacancies in Planning will mea customer service at the ,c'ounter \. ■ Loss of Services to the P ublii c Recommended Actions: • Requesting Authority to proceed with recommendations — effective (Library effective Februa • In January we will return;,vvith furthe cuts and also to explore ;where reven part of the equation 44 } We are still in the RED eventhoughw ill significantly reduce service levels i community without ma or cuts :to Pur Safety Still y Still out of balance by N $3.8 million eas for / s are as/