HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-1993MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 9, 1993
CALLED TO ORDER
CONFERENCE ROOM
SANTA ANA LIBRARY
26 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:20 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tern
(7:43 p.m.)
TOM LUTZ
LISA MILLS
TED R MORENO
RICK NORTON (6:42 p.m.)
Absent:
DAN YOUNG, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON
Present:
DAVID REAM, City Manager
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
Absent: None
BUDGET PRESENTATION
Although a Council quorum was not present, the Councilmembers proceeded to discuss the
proposed FY 93-94 City budget. A quorum was attained when Councilmember Norton
arrived at 6:42 p.m.
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
City Manager David Ream described the program reductions proposed for the City
Manager's Office, noting the position of Senior Management Analyst was being eliminated
and cuts were being made in numerous line item accounts including among other activities,
Council travel, lobbying activities, and capital items.
In response to Councilmember Moreno's request, the City Manager indicated details
concerning the line item reductions would be provided to the Council.
In response to Councilmember Lutz' inquiry, the City Manager reported approximately 40 of
the 84 positions proposed for elimination were currently filled, but he anticipated retirements
and job transfers would put the total number ultimately laid off at 15-20 employees.
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
City Attorney Edward Cooper reviewed personnel and other administrative reductions
proposed for his office in the FY 93-94 budget including the elimination of one Deputy
Attorney position.
In response to Councilmember Lutz' concern about increased liability as a result of budget
cuts, the Attorney indicated that the most likely impacts on his office would be indirect as a
result of more hazardous conditions as an outcome of a decreased Public Works and other
operating department budgets. He also noted, in response to Councilmember Norton, the
City's reserve for legal settlements was significantly underfunded, but added should the City
suffer an exceptionally large claim, the claim might be paid over a 10-year period.
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL OFFICE
Clerk of the Council Janice Guy reviewed program reductions proposed for the Clerk's
budget and noted that although no full-time positions were being eliminated in the FY 93-94
budget, successive budget reductions in the last two fiscal years had rolled back the Clerk's
staff to its 1972-73 level of five full-time employees. She indicated the Clerk's staff was
searching for creative solutions to carry out its mandated workload in the face of declining
resources.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Bud Carter presented program and personnel reductions which included "E-rating"
one Deputy Chief and two Battalion Chief positions and eliminating nine dispatchers. He
also explained several revenue enhancement strategies whose proceeds were earmarked for
the Fire Department including establishment of a Utility Users tax on cable television, a $35
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inspection fee for businesses, and new charges for several categories of paramedic services
such as night calls.
Carter explained the Department had solicited proposals to contract dispatching which he
anticipated would lower costs through economies of scale.
Councilmembers discussed the Chief's proposals.
Councilmember Mills expressed concern regarding raising fees in the current recessionary
economy. By unanimous informal consent, the Council agreed to defer discussion on the
Police Department and Planning and Building Safety Agency to the next budget session.
Councilmember Lutz requested the City's flags be flown at half mast in honor of Garden
Grove Police Officer Howard Dallies who was killed in the line of duty.
ADJOURNED - 8:00 P.M.
· Guy
Clerk of the Council
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