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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA July 5, 1983 The meeting was called to order at 12:25 p.m., in Room 147, City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, by Mayor R. W. Luxembourger. Council- members present were Daniel E. Griset, P. Lee Johnson, Patricia A. McGuigan, Dan Young, and Mayor R. W. Luxembourger. Also present were City Manager A. J. Wilson, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper, and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy, as well as members of the City's Executive Management staff. Councilmembers John Acosta and Gordon Bricken joined the meeting at 12:30 p.m., and 1:40 p.m., respectively. BUDGET REVIEW SESSION The City Manager advised the Council that the failure of the State to adopt its budget was causing uncertainty for local governments, including Santa Aha. He cited the possible loss of State subventions, and a possible redistribution of the property tax between cities and counties as factors contributing to a shortfall. He noted that, at the present time, an increase in the State sales tax had not been approved and indicated that should Santa Ana lose funding from any of the aforementioned sources, the Council would have some difficult decisions regarding allocations in the City's budget. The Manager mentioned that one possible source of revenue was an increase in the property tax which could be adjusted upward by one percent plus any debt existing prior to the imposition of Prop 13,. and added that the City's pension debt met this requirement. He also indicated that the Council might wish to consider raising the transient occupancy tax. Following the Manager's summary relative to funding problems, the Council reviewed the Recreation and Parks' budget, noting the loss of ten part- time positions in the department. The Director of Recreation and Parks responded to Councilmembers' questions, and in response to an inquiry relative to commercial ventures in City parks, the Councilmembers indicated, by general consensus, a desire to increase commercialism in order to make parks more self-supporting. The Council reviewed the Fire Department budget; the City Manager briefly overviewed the positions and noted that the equipment reserve fund was being maintained. Councilmembers expressed their concerns relative to possible loss of the City's Class 1 fire rating, and inquired as to what methods might be utilized to maintain the City's fire services at the current standards. The Mayor suggested improving the building code, "civilianizing paramedic services," possible installation of fire assess- ment districts and Councilmember Johnson suggested an investigation of imposing charges for negligently caused fires. The Fire Chief responded to Councilmembers' questions. The Council recessed at 1:53 p.m., and reconvened at 2:09 p.m., with all members present. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 207 JULY 5, 1983