CC 1992 01-23 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 1992
The January 23, 1992, meeting, adjourned from the January 21, 1992 regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, was called to order at 4:38
p.m., by Mayor Goldsmith at the City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive,
Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Bob Emery, Don Higginson, Kathy McIntyre, Tony Snesko, Jan Goldsmith
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
Peggy Stewart
Bob Thomas
Jim Bentz
Michael Putnam
Peter Moote
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Administrative Services
Director of Community Services
Community Services Manager
Performing Arts Manager
Senior Management Analyst
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Goldsmith explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications.
was no one present wishing to speak.
There
ITEM 3 (205-02)
BUDGET REVIEW - 1991-92 & 1992-93
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. At the City Council workshop on February
21, 1991, staff projected revenues of $16,137,294 for 1990-91 and expenditures
of $17,040,840 leaving a shortfall of $903,546. We ended the year with a surplus
of $609,313 because of revenues of $16,686,448 and expenditures of $16,077,135.
The budget for 1991-92 was for revenues of $16.5 million and expenditures of
$16.4 million. Projection now is for a $575,000 deficit for 1991-92. He stated
that the opening of WalMart and new auto dealerships will make the budget
healthier in 1992-93.
Director of Administrative Services Stewart introduced the members of the Budget
Review Committee: Don Blackwell, James Crosby, Mary Cross, Janet Harper, Bill
Robertson, and Tom Tremble. Mary Smith was absent.
Council suggested charging an hourly rate for planning and engineering fees which
would bring income as services are rendered rather than a lump sum up front which
can be one to two years prior to the work being completed on a large project.
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City Manager Bowersox suggested that a financial audit be included in the
management audit which is being undertaken to look at how revenues are collected.
He stated that general taxes should not support special services.
Council requested the Budget Review Committee report back in March regarding the
projected $575,000 deficit for 1991-92 and any options for reducing that other
than using reserves.
ITEM 4 (205-02)
ALTERNATIVE REVENUE REPORT
Staff report by City Manager Bowersox. There are several potential revenue
sources available under State law that Council can consider and staff is
requesting direction be given regarding any that Council would want to pursue
further.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Emery to not consider
city-wide benefit assessment districts or maintenance districts. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Councilmember Higginson left the meeting at 6:00 p.m.)
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to not
consider city-wide community facilities districts. Motion carried 3-1 with
Councilmember Emery voting "no."
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Mayor Goldsmith to refer the Business
Certificate Fee increase to the Business Advisory Committee. Motion carried 4-0
with Councilmember Higginson absent.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember Emery, to look at the
paramedic response fee. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson absent.
Motion by Councilmember Emery to look at increasing the fires protection fee.
There was no second.
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Mayor Goldsmith, to not increase the
fire protection fee. Motion carried 3-1 with Councilmember Emery voting "no."
Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to not look
at a business license tax. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson
absent.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to not look at
an admissions tax. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson absent.
Motion by Councilmember McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to not look
at a utility user tax. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson absent.
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Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to direct staff
to report back regarding a sales tax audit. Motion carried 4-0 with
Councilmember Higginson absent.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to not look at
a subscription for fire protection/paramedic service. Motion carried 4-0 with
Councilmember Higginson absent.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember McIntyre to direct staff
to report back regarding long distance discount program and City of Poway credit
card program. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson absent.
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko to not look at
a city-sponsored bingo program. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Higginson
absent.
Council concurred to not do a Poway Days Poster.
Councilmember Snesko presented a memo regarding private enterprise assuming the
landscape care of various areas. Motion by Councilmember Snesko, seconded by
Councilmember McIntyre to direct staff to report back regarding this concept.
Motion carried 3-1 with Councilmember Emery voting "no."
AD,.IOURNMENT
Upon motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Snesko, Mayor
Goldsmith ordered the meeting adjourned to. The time of adjournment was 6:15
p.m.
Marjori~ Ky Wahlsten, City Clerk
City of P~_~ay
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