04-15-1997 Council Minutes Adj RegularAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 22, 1997.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
April 15, 1997
The City Council ofthe City of Orange, California convened on April 15, 1997 at 5:00 P.M. in
an Adjourned Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilman Spurgeon
1.2 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez ABSENT -
None 2. CONSENT
CALENDAR 2.1
Declaration of City Clerk, Cassandra J. Cathcart, declaring posting of City Council agenda of
an adjourned regular meeting of April 15, 1997 at Orange Civic Center, Main Library, Police
facility at 1107 North Batavia, the Eisenhower Park Bulletin Board and summarized on
Time Warner Communications; all of said locations being in the City of Orange and
freely accessible to members of the public at least 72 hours before commencement of
said adjourned regular meeting.ACTION: Accepted
Declaration of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as a public record
in the Office ofthe City Clerk.MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Slater AYES -
Murphy, Slater, Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Item No. 2.1 was
approved.END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 3.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR COONTZ -
None 4. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None 5.
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS -
None 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None PAGE 1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 1997
7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
7.1 Report on the 1997/98 Budget. (C2500.J.1.l)
The City Manager reported on the status of the budget process and presented highlights of the
proposed 1997-98 operating budget. The proposed $50.6 million general fund budget
is balanced with no tax, rate, or fee increase proposals. The Organization Transitional Plan
and budget processes are working together to maximize efficiencies and improve service levels.
The proposed budget recommends no layoffs and recommends a net addition of two full
time positions over the initial 1996-97 position budget of 613 positions. The final phase
of the information management upgrade project is proposed to be funded in 1997-
98. Three general funds transfers are recommended as follows: 1) To the capital improvement fund to
pay for the general fund portion of the main library remodel; 2) To the building improvement
fund to pay for the next phase of the lighting and mechanical systems reconstruction plan,
which consists of the air conditioninglheatinglmechanical system reconstruction in the civic center; and
3) To the new computer replacement fund. The second year of the three year plan for
the general fund operating budget
realignment was reviewed.The Assistant City Manager described the budget document which contained
graphs and exhibits of projected general fund revenues, general fund sales and property tax
revenue, total general fund expenditure budget per capita, and pie charts describing the general fund
and all
funds operating budget.The City Manager reviewed the proposed staffing changes and presented highlights of
his plan to end the
work furlough program.. The status of fund reserves" proposed
transfers, and budget policies were reviewed by the Finance Director. Each department Head
briefly summarized their proposed personnel changes, contracted services, and highlights of service level
or
other program changes.The following issues, questions and concerns were
addressed by Council:The All Funds Operating Budget Changes (Page No.8 of Budget
Study Session document)be included in the final budget
as a table.Clarification and consistency be included on budget items which include
OCTA Gas
Tax Exchange monies.Budget items that reflect significant
differences be explained.Add-on items addressed by Department Heads be
included in the budget.The organization
of Planning Commission minutes.Plans
for the Library renovation.Concern with funds for restocking the library after
the renovation
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 1997
7. REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Concern expressed regarding contract billing services and assessment district administration.
Funding for the Senior Center.
The Director of Community Services/Library indicated a recommendation for the Library
renovation will be brought to Council in early May, in order to go out for construction bid no
later than October, 1997.
Mayor Coontz stressed the importance of a marketing plan - getting the message to the community
on the Library renovation project; change in hours at City Hall; and the positive impact
that they will have on the community.Mayor
Coontz recognized the following people who spoke on budget items:Bob
Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Drive, Orange Park Acres Carolyn
Cavecche, President of the Library Board of Trustees Marilyn
J. Jensen, 1202 E. Mayfair 8.
LEGAL AFFAIRS - None 9. ORAL
PRESENTATIONS - None 10. ADJOURNMENT MOTION -
Murphy SECOND -
Spurgeon AYES - Murphy,
Slater, Mayor Coontz,
Spurgeon, Alvarez The City Council adjourned at 6:
58 p.m.4~CASSANDRA J. HCART, CMC CITY
CLERK
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