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WORK STUDY WORK STUDY SESSION WS.A. FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 CITY BUDGET - Presented by City Manager's Office Budget Overview Assistant City Manager Debra Kurita reviewed the City's strategic plan, purpose and vision and gave a brief overview of the highlights for Fiscal Year 2001-02 including: • Continue the implementation of the Youth Services Plan by maintaining youth services programs and activities including providing resources to the Youth Commission, the Youth Alternatives Collaborative and the Youth Strategic Alliance; • Construct neighborhood improvements in Concord, Morrison Park, Central City, Heninger Park, New Horizons and Pico Lowell Neighborhoods; • Reconstruct significant portions of four major arterials: Fairview, Main, Bristol and Warner; • Support the Historic Commission objectives by installing historic marker plaques on over 200 commercial and residential historically significant properties; • Finalize the Santa Ana Boulevard specific plan; • Begin the widening and reconstruction of Edinger between Ritchey and Redhill; • Continue efforts to attract artists, quality restaurants, complementary development in the Artists Village, including the commencement of construction of three artists live/work projects and the opening of a new restaurant in the Santora Building; • Provide continued support to the Orange County High School for the Arts as the school explores expansion opportunities; • Implement the third year strategy for the Empowerment Zone; • Enhance the City's position in the global economy by continuing the implementation of the International Trade Program through the development of the International Business Center; • Augment the partnership with the Chamber of Commerce by continuing financial support for its efforts to inform, promote, attract and support the needs of our business community; • Reinforce the City's long-term bond rating by enhancing the financial reporting to meet the increased standards defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board which require a comprehensive inventory of infrastructure assets; • Strengthen the City's internal systems by improving data systems with funding for the City's strategic technology plan; and • Continue implementation of the Total Quality Service philosophy. Ms. Kurita stated that the total proposed 2001-02 General Fund budget was approximately $170.8 million and discussed revenue sources, proposed miscellaneous fees and fee adjustments, the impact of state budget cuts, department allocation, population growth and city personnel. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 190 MAY 21, 2001