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Home My WebLink About1999 05 13 CC MIN1999 05 13 CC MINòw @˜„CRA MTG MAY 13 1999IUæ[KèóBALDWIN PARK CITY ALL MAY 13,1999 14403 E. Pacific Avenue Wednesday 31" Floor, Room 307 6:30 P.M. Baldwin Park, CA 91706 The CITY COUNCIL and the COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY of the City of Baldwin Park met in an ADJOURNED MEETING at the above time and place. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Ricardo Pacheco, Linda Gair, Mayor Pro-Tern William Bill" Van Cleave, and Mayor Lozano Also Present; David Olivas, City Attorney; James Hathaway, Finance Director; Steve Cervantes, Director of Community Development; Ana Montenegro, City Treasurer; and Kathryn V. Tizcareno, City Clerk. PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW 1999-2000) Director Hathaway gave an overview of the preliminary revenues as follows: Property taxes have increased 1% and we are continuing to track last year's estimate of $1,340,000. Sales tax estimated revenue is approximately $3,000,000. The Saturn dealership brings in approximately $100,000 in revenue. There continues to be sales tax growth in the city. Transient Occupancy Tax is stagnant. There is no change in Franchise Tax revenues. We are seeing a slow growth in Utility Users in the approximate amount of $52,000. Business License Tax is on track as projected. Vehicle licensing rates will be provided by the State this week. The grants that Chief LeGarra has applied for are continuing. All in all, the total revenue in the General Fund is about $13,792,455 dollars. Chief LeGarra presented his department's budget explaining that the budget for this coming fiscal year will be greater than previous years by about $800,000. Next year's proposed budget is about $9,896,485.00. This year's budget stands at $9,065,303.00. Director Hathaway reported as on the proposed budget as follows: City Council's budget for this year is the same from last year; City Clerk's budget is less than last year because of staffing changes. There is a request for a reclassification for a part-time help to assist the Deputy City Clerk in her activities; City Attorney was increased to reflect actual costs of the Attorney; City Treasurer has no changes, but it was pointed out that she is the lowest paid elected official in the city; Finance Department has BIB] 37175-U01 CRA-U02 MTG-U02 MAY-U02 13-U02 1999-U02 LG4-U03 LI4518-U03 FO4520-U03 FO5264-U03 FO5293-U03 DO5294-U03 C12-U03 CRADOCUMENTS-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CRA-U05 MTG-U05 MAY-U05 13-U05 1999-U05 BIB] 37274-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 13-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO5294-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 MEETING-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 &-U06 COMMUNITY-U06 REDEVELOPMENT-U06 AGENCY-U06 1999 05 13 CC MINòw @˜„CRA MTG MAY 13 1999IUæ[KèóCity Council/CRA Minutes May 1 1999 Page 2 requested to add two accountants/clerks to work with Redevelopment, CDBG, and the various Rinds that are out of the General Fund; Information Services has expended Rinds to upgrade our system to support Y2K. A Y2K Reserve has been established to have enough sources available to accomplish this; Risk Management budget remains the same; Worker's Compensation is extremely high. Personnel includes Rill time Human Resource Manager; The position of Public Works Director is not budgeted for in this year's budget; Engineering has no changes from previous year; Caphal Improvement will be presented at another meeting; Environment's budget has increased because of Storm Water Regulations that must be met; Transit Services is being supported by Prop A Rinds; Streetlight Maintenance Assessment District, is installing many lights and this requires costs; Building Maintenance has increased costs due to vandalism; The traffic control truck is no longer operable. A new sweeper is being paid for out of environmental Rinds; Traffic Control is doing a lot more striping; Street Maintenance has no change; We are researching the possibility of an increase in AB939 Funds for Street Sweeping. An increase of $.25 to $.75 would allow us to sweep all the streets once a week; Oraffiti is up and Rinding is down; Irrigation costs have increased due to vandalism; Landscape Maintenance has experienced the biggest increase. Cost Center 72 Recreation Operation and Recreation Services) has an increase of $83, 018. There is a slight decrease in the senior services in the amount of $2,000 and an increase in the Family Service Center in the amount of $2,684. The total increase of $89,249 represents $28,000 in the CDBG Funding, which are restricted Rinds allocated to the Family Services Center. The increase of $10,500 would be if the City Council proceeds with the Anniversary Parade this year. Director Nunez continued saying that we have a $9,000 increase in the Summer Lunch Program, which is also a restricted Rind program. We have $2,000 for the Printing and the need for it is because of the cost of stationery as well as the cost of producing the receipts with the City Logo. That leaves $40,000, which represents a raise/increase for the part4ime employees. Rec. Leaders I are at minimum wage and have not seen a raise in 10 years and it's is difficult to keep them on staff Director BIB] 37175-U01 CRA-U02 MTG-U02 MAY-U02 13-U02 1999-U02 LG4-U03 LI4518-U03 FO4520-U03 FO5264-U03 FO5293-U03 DO5294-U03 C12-U03 CRADOCUMENTS-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CRA-U05 MTG-U05 MAY-U05 13-U05 1999-U05 BIB] 37274-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 13-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO5294-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 MEETING-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 &-U06 COMMUNITY-U06 REDEVELOPMENT-U06 AGENCY-U06 1999 05 13 CC MINòw @˜„CRA MTG MAY 13 1999IUæ[KèóCity Council/CRA Minutes May 1Z1999 Page 3 Nunez explained that a Rec. Leader in West Covina receives $9-s 10 an hour, while our Rec. Leaders receive $5.75 or $6.40 an hour. Director Nunez said that the total budget increase would be $89,249, however, $28,000 comes from CDBG; $9,000 would come from the Summer Lunch Program; and if the Council approves the parade, it would cost $10,500; $2,000 for the additional printing cost; and $40,000 for salary increases. Director Cervantes presented his report, which stated the various Cost Centers. Cost Center 41 Administration) has not much growth. It has about $230,000 total. Housing brings in about $6.5 $7 million. We're able to have $600,000 for Administration. He has budgeted $542,000.88, plus what Jim needs for the accountant. CDBG has the whole 2.5 that was allocated and we will distribute that. Business loan has about $750,000 and primarily h is for loans. About $722,000 is available for loans. Planning is around $310,000. Some of the overhead costs were not plugged in. Building and Safety has $334,000. One of my goals was for the addition of a Building Official, hopeflilly ICflO Certified, which would bring it to $310,000. Code Enforcement is a little over $300,000. Redevelopment has $415,000, but we pay as we go. Director Hathaway informed the Council that the estimated total estimated General Fund revenue is approximately $13,792,455. and will bring forth a balanced budget to the Council for Fiscal Year 1999- 2000. Director Hathaway suggested having the next Budget meeting on Monday, May 24th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in room 307, at the City Hall Complex. ADJOURNMENT There being no flirther mailers to discuss, Mayor Lozano adjourned this meeting 8:30 p.m. There were no objections. Approved as presented by e City Council at their meeting held June 2, 19 City Clerk/Deputy BIB] 37175-U01 CRA-U02 MTG-U02 MAY-U02 13-U02 1999-U02 LG4-U03 LI4518-U03 FO4520-U03 FO5264-U03 FO5293-U03 DO5294-U03 C12-U03 CRADOCUMENTS-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 CRA-U05 MTG-U05 MAY-U05 13-U05 1999-U05 BIB] 37274-U01 1999-U02 05-U02 13-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LG1-U03 LI1-U03 FO3433-U03 FO3888-U03 DO5294-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 10/11/2001-U04 ADMIN-U04 ADJOURNED-U05 MEETING-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 &-U06 COMMUNITY-U06 REDEVELOPMENT-U06 AGENCY-U06