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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 30,1968 1 ROLL CALL REVENUE TAXATION (Proposed) ~"~ ;; flJV./ ./) 1 MOTION TO IMPOSE PARKING TAX 18:7309 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 30, 1968 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in adjourned regular session at 7:30 P,M. in the Conference Room of the City Hall. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None The City Manager summarized his report on the financial outlook of the city pertaining to city funds supported by property tax revenue referred to as tax supported funds or tax funds. Attached thereto were reports of changes in unappropriated surplus in fiscal year 1967-68 and surplus available for appropriation in 1968-69 (as of July 23, 1968). The City Manager explained that the current year's budget anticipated expenditures will exceed the revenue by $112,960; that anticipating this Council authorized a new source of revenue in the amount of $65,000 (future use estimates also anticipate the continuance of the need for this additional source of revenue). He noted the estimated drop in business inventory revenue, in property taxes and the revised distribution of the cigarette tax. Under new revenue possibilities a parking tax of 10~ per vehicle had been under consideration, which tax would primarily affect Santa Anita Race Track. Robert Strub, Los Angeles Turf Club President, asked Council to delay any action until after August 6 when the California Horse Racing Commission will meet to determine whether the Oak Tree Racing Association will be allowed to lease the track facilities from November 12 to December 7 of this year. Fred H. Ryan, Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Turf Club noted that the track officials endeavor to resist any increased cost due to customer resistance and with the proposed ten cent parking tax 60~ would have to be charged for parking and expressed concern with the cumbersome element involved in making change which could cause back up in traffic. In noting the increased admissions tax, sales and business license revenue should Oak Tree be allowed to race this year, discussion was held on using the possible $79,000 revenue to balance the budget. However; Councilmen Arth, Butterworth and Helms felt that the tradition of placing admissions revenue in the capital improvement fund should apply to any additional revenue gained ~n the additional racing days provided by the Oak Tree proposal and felt council should go ahead and establish a parking tax which would be used for operating expenses, Mayor Hage and Councilman Considine could see no harm in delaying the action as requested by Mr. Strub, Whereupon Councilman Considine MOVED for a delay until August 12 at which time Council could determine one way or another, Mayor Rage seconded the motion which did not carryon the following roll call vote, . .-...,. -. ..,. ~.~ ,..... . :..'';- :.-:, y AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Considine, Hage Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms None Councilman Butterworth then MOVED to impose a parking tax of 10~ per vehicle (as one source of additional income for operating expenses). Motion seconded by Councilman Arth. Mayor Rage emphasized the need for additional sources of revenue and 7-30-68 - 1 - ROLL CALL ORDINANCE NO. D87 INTRODUCED ADJOURNMENT 18:7310 brief discussion hel~ on property taxation. Mr. Strub once more expressed concern with the confusion in the collection mechanics of a parking tax and stated in part that he would like to explore alternate ways of taxing the race track and the opportunity of presenting same to Council, Council advised that if the ordinance is introduced at this meeting there would be a delay in its final adoption and effectiveness and that it would welcome any suggestions. Roll call was then taken on the motion, AYES: NOES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Councilmen Considine, Hage Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1387, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, ADDING TO CHAPTER 6 OF ARTICLE II OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW PART 7 ENTITLED 'PARKING TAX:" MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1387 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage None None Councilman Helms further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1387 be adopted, Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms Councilmen Considine, Hage None The matter will appear on agenda for the meeting of August 20, 1968, At 9:30 P.M. it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the meeting be ADJOURNED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1968, at 7:30 P.M. v&lw~o Mayor Hage cf " ~:77AP~L City Clerk 7-30-68 - 2 - 1 1