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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-16 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)STUDY SESSION NOTES JANUARY 16, 1991 Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Ken Pulskamp gave the flag salute. All Council members present with the exception of Buck McKeon. Carl Boyer made a statement regarding the crisis in the Gulf along with a moment of silence. Item 11: Ken'Pulskamp reported on the Golden Valley Assessment District. Dick Kopecky displayed maps of the project, pointing out areas where land will need to be moved. Remarked on the stabilization areas of the road needed. Cost of landscaping in the public right-of-way. Each developer would benefit with (x) amount of units. Andrea Daroca -spoke on the financial involvement as of one year ago in January of 1990. Guidelines have been followed. Consultants have been .hired. Spoke on the terms of the assessment. City will review and proceed to Council. Work will continue with developers. Carl Boyer asked about the benefits to the City as a whole. Dick Kopecky stated that the extension of the road will give direct access to the freeway. First link to Golden Valley Road. Approx. cost for this stage is 18.9 million. Jan Heidt - asked about the property taxes. Kopecky stated that it will not and cannot exceed more than 2 percent. Boyer asked about the maximum impact on homes. George Caravalho explained further about Prop. 13. Jo Anne Darcy asked about the time -line. Andrea Daroca stated that some of the developers are choosing to wait at this time due to the situation in the Gulf. Item 12 George Caravalho gave the report on the six month financial review, speaking on the National Economy. A graph display on the computer was exhibited. Andrea Daroca spoke on the Contingency account and revenue and also on the special revenue funds. Spoke on the top 10 revenue producers. Gave a summary of the sales tax revenue. Spoke on the slowing economy in the later part of 1990 due to the situation in the Gulf. There has been a 1.2 million sales tax increase in revenue. City is in excellent financial condition. City growth/expanded services and staffing requirements are stable. Gave a summary of the Investment Portfolio of the first six months of 1990. Iraq invasion causes economic instability. George Caravalho spoke on fund balances as of June 30, 1990. Gave status of Fund Balance as of 12/31/90. Deficit at 3.4 million and 1.5 million from Los Angeles County Because of these uncertain times the approach by the City should be a conservative approach. Operating budget is healthy, Capital budget certain needs must still be met. Jan Heidt requested a sound wall on Whites Canyon. Carl Boyer stated that it is important to keep the public informed as to the City's budget. City is in good shape and that it is fortunate that we are still building staff at this time. Jill Klajic commented on the Capital funds and requested the money go to the big projects needed such as Roads and Elsmere. Elsmere will be a major expense. Jan Heidt stated that, she would like to see 2500 green posters that say "Shop locally/tax dollars are spent locally". Carl Boyer called for a,5 minute recess at 8:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Item 13 John Medina gave the sreport on Solid Waste/Rail Haul. Joe Gibson a synopsis, as well as Mary Locum of EcoSource. Mary Locum explained what Source reduction is, and commended the City on following through on AB 939. Source reduction is preventing waste and toxic sources, rather than treat or dispose of. The three levels are Industrical, Government and Independent level. Spoke on fees. Expressed that the City should play the leadership role in recycling. Larry Chimboli spoke on Rail Haul and presented a brief video tape. Excellent program. Ray Anderson -Government Expert spoke on Waste Management/Rail Haul and the costs. Gave the break down of curb side rates. Rates per household would be approximately $16.00 including the additional cost for curb side. George Caravalho questioned the costs per ton. Cost of implementing project would be approximately $40.00 per ton. George Caravalho stated that it could be more. Wants more financial data. Jean Carr of Western Waste Industries and Southern Pacific are in a joint venture on rail haul. They would also, like to present their program at some time. Item 14 John Medina gave the report on the conceptual refuse/recycling franchise agreement. Presentation given with the help of Dennis Luppens-different graphs presented on the computer screen. Average amount of rubbish per household per week is 160 pounds. 52I of our waste is from residential and 72Z of our waste is able to be recycled. The different steps include: Recycling, Compost, Source Reduction, Landfills, Household Hazardous Waste, Transportation, and Integrated Waste. To comply with AB 939 -see what benefits could exist with present haulers. f Presented City's Refuse Hauler Survey. Showed components of monthly refuse fee. $1.20 per household with present haulers for recycling. A 90 gallon container would be used. Jan Heidt stated the importance of local control and local business. Lee Sharmley submitted a letter from Larry Spittler. Mr. Sharmley urged local control, and urged Council• to adopt the franchise agreement. Carl Boyer remarked that the letter from Larry Spittler was very slanted and that the questionnaire looked like propaganda. Believes in dealing with strong support of local companies. All Klajic questioned the fees for the barrels. John Medina stated that the first year would be the experimental stages, before any fees were set. George Caravalho stated that he will be attending a Management Development Class and handed out a questionnaire for the Council to answer. It involves the community as well as management. Dates of next Strategic Plan Meeting were discussed: Next Team Building Meeting is scheduled for February 9th, 1991. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to adjourn the meeting. With no objections it was so ordered. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.