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June 20, 1990 Vol. 25, Page 371
1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
2 PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
3 MONDAY, JUNE 20,1990
4 7:30 u.m. - ROLL CALL
5 PRESENT: Tencer, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balshaw, Davis, Vice Mayor Sobel,
6 Mayor Hilligoss
7 ABSENT: None
8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9 BUDGET
10 COUNCIL COMMENT
11 Commission Appointment Date - At the request of Councilwoman Woolsey, the
12 Commission appointment date was changed from July 2 to July 16.
13 Planning Commissioner Doyle - Kathleen. Doyle's term on the Planning Commission
14 was extended to expire upon the seating of her replacement on the Planning
15 Commission, rather than the July 1 date established prior to this meeting.
16 Moderate Income Housing - Michael Davis noted there is a local group working on
17 moderate income housing goals. He asked that staff communicate with the group and
18 participate in their planning processes.
19 BIA NewSDaper Coverage - John Balshaw noted the Building Industry Association is
20 taking an aggressive stand on housing construction constraints such as "cost of land".
21 He suggested the BIA submit their suggestions to the City Council.
22 Skateboard Park - Mayor Hilligoss advised the Boy Scouts are willing to again pursue
23 the skateboard park at Kenilworth Park 'if a responsible adult can be found who will
24 coordinate and lead the process. John Balshaw. and Michael Davis agreed that at least
25 a start of a skateboard facility should be put in place at an early time, rather than
26 waiting until a facility with all the "bells and whistles" can be built.
27 Cou itv Transportation Committee - Vice Mayor Sobel advised the committee agreed
28 the membership will be an individual from each. city and 3 Supervisors. Any proposal
29 to change the Congestion Management Plan would be referred to each city and the
30 Supervisors for ratification. Of all the proposed projects, the Spring, Lake proposal
31 was vetoed by all members except Santa Rosa. It is estimated that CALTRANS will
32 have $41.4 Million to be used for transportation facilities in Sonoma County as a
33 result of recently adopted State legislation. The committee supported a 1/2 cent sales
34 tax ballot measure for the November Ballot. The committee didnot address the
35 subject of alternate voting members. It was the Council consensus 'to have Brian
36 Sobel serve as member of the Transportation Authority which will be appointed by the
37 Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 26, and Larry Tencer will be his alternate with
38 voting. authority.
39
BUDGET
4o The Finance Director reviewed the Total Estimated Revenues for the General Fund
41 $16,986,079. Twenty-four percent of that figure or $3,478,300 represents revenue the
42 Council has discretion to increase. The General Fund expenditures are $16,879,345.
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1 Contracting Services --The Council asked: if staff has looked at contracting for various
21. services.
3 The Internal Service Funds. Replacement Requests totalled $1,280,500.
4 In response to;tbe, contracting. for services and modifying, procedures question,
5 Assistant City, .*Manager Beatty noted the Police Department is utilizing, mail -in
6� . reporting processes. Several services are being contracted =such as animal control and
7 plan checking. In some cases the plan checking is being funded by developers. The
s City has also increased the use of user fees.
9 Police Personnel - Iniuiv Causes and Turn -over - The Council asked fora report on
10 the causes of police disability claims, hours lost to. same and a multi -city comparison.
11 of police personnel turn -over.
12 Innovative Ideas - The Council asked for staff to .begin to develop suggested
13 alternatives to maintain the same service level should the projected revenuefigures be
14 overly optimistic.
15 A per capita. cost. comparison chart was displayed. There was, considerable, discussion
16 about the Police cost comparison to other cities.
17 DARE - There was considerable discussion regarding the DARE drug awareness
18 program. It was Council consensus to. accept the Police Chief's recommendation to
19 make .the program. available to all sixth graders..in the. City, which is how the original
20 program was structured, and it is the most .effective timing . of this successful drug,
21 awareness program for youngsters. The Chief -emphasized the "importance of 'having a
22 fully qualified- Police Officer with special teaching abilities present the DARE
23 program.
24 Recess 9:30 to 9:40 p.m.
25 Drug Seizure Funds Wish List - The City Council agreed. the ..Police Chief :should
26 submit to the Council a. list of :items that would be .helpful in the City's attack o drug
27 abuse. That list bf useful. items Would be approved by the Council and could - be
28 purchased by :the Police Chief with drug seizure asset monies without waiting for the
29 subsequent budget process.
3o Trust.Fund Listins_ - The Council asked staff for a listing of the; various trust funds and
31 their asset value.
32 Mileage Allowance vs. Vehicle Fleet The Council asked. staff to develop cost
33 information on use -of personal vehicles with, mileage allowance versus maintaining: as
34 many, cars in the City vehicle fleet: If some ,other City has developed'such a..study, that
35 information would, be of interest to the Council.
36 After concluding the presentation of replacement. equipment requests, the Council
37 discussed .methods .of fiinding and addressing, the Pubhc Relations Coordination goal.
38 Staff will come back to the Council with a recommendation.
39 Account position in Finance - The item was .marked with a "star" for further
40 consideration. .Staff was asked to develop information on utilizing a contract
41 accountant rather than bringing another person onboard;
42 Data Processing Study - The Council directed- staff .to brinr& .the request for proposals
43 to them prior to actual consultant solicitation. 'This project is to be "Fast Tracked".
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1 SunPlemental Reauests - The budget considerations went through the Police
2 supplemental requests and the Council will continue their deliberations Monday, June
3 25.
4 Adiourn - At 11:10 the meeting was adjourned to Mona , June 25.
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5 M. Patricia Hilligoss, Mayor
6 ATTEST:
7 Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk