HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/06/07 - Minutes - Adj (Budget)June 7, 2001
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL,
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
MINUTES
Adiourned meetinq
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned workshop of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Fire
Protection District was held on Thursday, June 7, 2001 in the Tri Communities Room of the Civic Center,
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at
4:40 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander.
Present were members: Paul Biane, Bob Dutton (arrived at 4:45 p.m.), Diane Williams, and Mayor
William J. Alexander
Aisc present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; Linda D. Daniels,
Redevelopment Agency Director; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Tamara Layne, Finance
Officer, Ingrid Bruce, GIS Supervisor; Sandy Ramirez, Management Analyst III, Rose Colum Budget
Analyst; Theresa Bergerson, Finance Specialist; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Kevin McArdle,
Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst ill; Dave Moore, Recreation
Superintendent; Brad Buller, City Planner; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer;
Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst III; Captain Rodney Hoops,
Police Department; Chief Dennis Michael and Deputy Chief Bob Corcoran, Fire Protection District; Duane
Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
Absent was member: Grace Curatalo
B. ITEM OF DISCUSSION
B1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2001
Jack Lam, City Manager, pointed out that the City is looking at eliminating the Utility Tax completely this
year.
Councilmember Dutton arrived at 4:45 p.m.
Jack Lam, City Manager, continued to give a power point presentation (a copy is on file in the City Clerk's
office) which explained what was included in the budget.
Mayor Alexander inquired about the "Books for the Homebound" program.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated it is a program where volunteers go to people who cannot get to
the library so they have access to the books.
Councilmember Williams inquired if there was a way to audit each street to make sure the lights are
working properly.
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Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated there is a program where the lighting inventory is on computer. He
stated Edison has "stepped up" their program to work on the street lights to improve the street lighting
program. He stated there is a night crew that works on making sure the street lights are working also.
Councilmember Williams asked if they are using the most effective street lights that use the least amount
of power.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated they do use something to help this situation.
Councilmember Williams asked if there is a possibility that street lights might have to be turned off.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated this is a possibility and it could go to an election to ask people for more
money to pay for the increased costs.
Councilmember Williams felt something should go in the Grapevine to alert people to monitor their street
lights.
Councilmember Williams asked if there is money allocated for the City's 25th Anniversary.
Jack Lam, City Manager, asked if the Council wants the staff to work with the Community Foundation on
commemorating the 25th Anniversary.
Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated this year would be the kick off and then next year
would be the celebration of the actual 25th Anniversary.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated anytime the Council wants to do something for the 25th Anniversary the
money can be made available to do this through a budget appropriation.
Coun¢ilmember Dutton asked if there is money in the budget if the Council wants to explore options with
outside agencies, through a joint venture, for power.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated yes there is money available to do this.
Councilmember Williams asked if something could be done to have a better sound/recording system for
some of these types of public meetings that are not in the Council Chambers.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated there is a portable sound system, but that it does not record.
Councilmember Williams felt there should be some kind of a sound system that is connected to a
recording system so that if someone would like to listen to the cassette tapes they can hear all of the
conversations.
Jack Lam, City Manager, and Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated this woutd be looked into.
The City Manager and City Council commended Tamara Layne, Finance Officer, and her staff for the
excellent job they did to put this budget together.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communication was made from the public.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Fire Protection District Minutes
June 7, 2001 (workshop)
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D. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Biane to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Curatalo
absent). The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
City Clerk
Approved: July 18, 2001