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CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harbicht called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person)
None
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) to confer with legal counsel
regarding anticipated litigation: Two (2) cases.
' STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion and direction regarding Mid-Year Budget.
Mr. Penman advised that at the Study Session on February 3rd it was reported that the General
Fund revenue will be approximately $2 million dollars below estimates from the adopted budget
assuming 100% of all appropriations were expended. At that time, the City Council directed
staff to analyze a number of alternatives on how to close the budget shortfall which included a
review of all vacant positions to determine the impacts on services and programs should those
positions be frozen for the remainder of the fiscal year and to look at other operating expenses
that could be reduced to address the shortfall. Mr. Penman advised that after further analysis,
the City could achieve an estimated General Fund expenditure savings in the current fiscal year
of $1,010,107 which represents approximately 2.2% reduction in the operational budget. He
noted the cancelation of the July 4th fireworks show by the City Council will represent $49,000
revenue transfer, a transfer from the Water Fund to the General Fund of $150,000 for the
leasing of City property for water purposes and with an additional $8,000 to be paid to the City
from Methodist Hospital for reimbursement of legal expenses the City incurred for work on their
bond financing and other miscellaneous revenue will result in additional revenues of $207,000.
He further noted the City has not received fourth quarter sales tax figures that show holiday
sales and should be available in early April. He advised that with the $1 million dollars savings,
$200,000 in new revenue which has been identified, the shortfall would be approximately
$756,000. He reported that if the 17 vacant positions remain vacant or frozen for the remainder
of the fiscal year the cost savings would be approximately $366,312 making the shortfall about
' $389,000. He suggested that the City Council consider directing staff to continue to explore
cuts and expenses without dramatically affecting programs for about $1,000,000 and approve
the transfer from the Water Fund to pay the City property which houses water facilities. He
noted that the City will likely face similar or greater fiscal challenges next fiscal year and
recommended that staff commence working on developing alternatives for program cuts that the
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City Council can consider as part of the 2009-10 budget process. He further noted that '
reserves would be needed to address the shortfall this year, but would allow for a more
deliberative process of weighing options for balancing the budget.
Mayor Harbicht commented on the services offered by the City and the excellent services the
employees provide to the public.
Mr. Penman reported that each department will be asked to prepare a 5% reverse priority cut of
their entire budget for next fiscal budget which will be shared with the City Council. He noted
that with $46 million dollars budget, that could result in $2.4 million dollars in savings.
Due to lack of time, the City Council continued this item in open session which is posted on the
agenda under City Manager items and adjourned the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. to the Open
Meeting.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Harbicht called the regular meeting to order in the Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Reverend Terry Keenan, The Santa Anita Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Arcadia Police Chief Robert Sanderson
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON STUDY SESSION/CLOSED
SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council met in a closed session to consider
the one (1) item listed under closed session on the posted agenda, no reportable action was
taken.
Mr. Deitsch also reported that the City Council met in a Study Session and discussed the mid-
year budget which is also on the regular agenda for discussion.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
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' MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE
THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Amundson seconded by Council/Agency
Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only
and waive the reading in full.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of a Proclamation designating March as American Red Cross
Month.
b. Presentation to City Employees by the Arcadia Chinese Association.
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
a. Appeal of business license revocation for non-compliance with the Citv of
Arcadia Massage Identification Card and Business License reouirements by
Sunshine TCM Healino Center at 650 West Duarte Road No. 168.
Recommended Action: Approve appeal and overturn revocation
Jason Kruckeberg, Development Services Director provided background information of the
October 8, 2008 Study Session held regarding the large number of massage establishments in
the City. He noted that massage parlors are not a direct permitted use in the City, however, can
be ancillary massage uses to existing uses such as an established medical office, day spa/salon
or the office of an acupuncturist. He explained the results of 30-40 inspections conducted of
those establishments by Code Services and the Police Department and noted that almost all of
them had some type of violation of the Arcadia Municipal Code. He advised that the City
Council passed a moratorium on massage uses which allowed staff time to look into alternative
methods of operation, regulations and enforcement including State legislation on massage uses
and licensing of massage therapists. Mr. Kruckeberg further advised that in January, the
Business License Division revoked five (5) business licenses, two (2) of those businesses never
responded to the revocation letter and have since gone out of business and the other three (3)
appealed the revocation.
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator explained the revocation of the business
license for Sunshine TCM Healing Center for violations of the Massage Therapy Regulations of
the Arcadia Municipal Code. Mr. Kasama noted that Sunshine TCM Healing Center was issued
a business license on May 6, 2008; and based on Internet advertisements that massage
services were available the Arcadia Police Department requested a revocation of the business
license since no massage identification cards had been issued for the location. He further noted
that on January 9th a letter of revocation was mailed to the establishment and appealed on
January 13th. He explained that the Business License Review Board met on January 22nd and
January 29th at which time the appellant confirmed that the business is limited to a medical
practice and that no massage services were being offered. Mr. Kasama advised that based on
documentation provided by the appellant the Business License Review Board recommends the
City Council sustain the appeal and overturn the revocation.
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Detective John Bonomo of the Arcadia Police Department provided information regarding the
investigation process which lead to the revocation of the business license by the Business
License Review Board. He explained that originally inspections were never conducted due to
the hours of operation and further explained that because Internet advertisements of massage
service were being offered they were in direct violation of what the business license allowed.
He noted that when the Police Department was able to inspect the business on January 27th,
there was no evidence of massage services being performed.
Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing.
Alexander Waluszko appeared and spoke in favor of Sunshine TCM Healing Center. He
explained what the business represents and further explained the advertisements placed on
Craig's List were done in error.
In response to various questions raised by the City Attorney, Mr. Waluszko responded
accordingly.
City Attorney Steve Deitsch explained that the recommendation of the Business License Review
Board is not to revoke the business license. He further explained the City Council may agree
with the recommendation and may impose a requirement that the business does not advertise
massage therapy on the Internet or any other form of advertising and that massage therapy be
removed from the business letterhead.
At the request of the City Attorney, Lihua Sun, owner/operator of Sunshine TCM Healing Center
appeared and explained the difference between acupressure and Tui-na and noted that she has
never provided massage therapy at her business.
Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Kovacic and
carried on roll call vote to approve the appeal and overturn the decision of the Business License
Review Board and reinstate the business license for Sunshine TCM Healing Center with the
conditions that (1) the licensee shall immediately remove the words "massage therapy' from its
letterhead and shall not indicate on its letterhead that massage therapy is provided unless the
licensee obtains a massage therapy license; and (2) the licensee shall not advertise massage
therapy services on the Internet or any other form of advertising unless the licensee obtains a
massage therapy license.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. Appeal of business license revocation for non-compliance with the City of
Arcadia Massaoe Identification Card and Business License requirements by
Arcadia Center Beauty Care at 556 West Las Tunas Drive, No. 106.
Recommended Action: Deny appeal and uphold revocation
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator explained the appeal of the business
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license for Arcadia Center Beauty Care which was revoked for violations of the Massage
Therapy Regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Mr. Kasama noted that a business license
was issued on July 22, 2008; and on September 3, 2008 the Police Department conducted an
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inspection which disclosed violations of the City's Massage Therapy Regulations and Building
Code violations and requested the business license be revoked. He further noted a letter of
revocation was mailed on January 9th and the revocation was appealed on January 12th. He
reported that on January 22nd, the Business License Review Board met and recommended that
the appeal be denied and uphold the revocation.
Detective John Bonomo, Arcadia Police Department reported on the inspections and
investigations conducted which lead to the revocation of the business license. He noted that
inspections revealed the primary business being conducted was massage therapy. He further
noted the primary source of business according to their business license should be a beauty
care center where hair cuts are performed. He did explain that as part of his inspections, it was
learned that hair cuts are conducted by appointment only and the facility is primarily set up for
foot and body massages. He further explained that based on signs in the window advertising
massages and evidence gathered, massage services appear to be the primary business which
is a violation of the business. license.
Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing.
Shi Hua Gao, owner/operator of Arcadia Center Beauty Care appeared and spoke through a
translator (Saloman Wong) regarding the inspection conducted by the Police Department and
the operation of the business including the record keeping of hair cuts and massages.
Jason Wong appeared and spoke in support of Arcadia Center Beauty Care and explained the
' reason for putting the massage advertisement on Craig's List.
Mr. Sung, a business owner/neighbor to Arcadia Center Beauty Care, appeared and spoke in
support of Arcadia Center Beauty Care.
Mr. Chan, a partner of the Arcadia Center Beauty Care appeared and spoke in support of
Arcadia Center Beauty Care.
Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Harbicht, seconded by Council Member Chandler and carried on
roll call vote to uphold the decision of the Business License and Review Board and revoke the
business license.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
c. Appeal of business license revocation for non-compliance with the City of
Arcadia Massaae Identification Card and Business License requirements by
Ocean Health Center at 556 West Las Tunas Drive. No. 201.
Recommended Action: Deny appeal and uphold revocation
' Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator explained the appeal of the business
license for Ocean Health Center which was revoked for violations of the Massage Therapy
Regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Mr. Kasama noted that a business license was
issued on January 27, 2007; and based on inspections conducted by the Police Department
which disclosed violations of the City's Massage Therapy Regulations and Building Code
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violations requested the business license be revoked. He further noted a letter of revocation
was mailed on January 9th and the revocation was appealed on January 12th. He reported that
on January 22nd, the Business License Review Board met and recommended that the appeal
be denied and uphold the revocation.
Detective John Bonomo, Arcadia Police Department reported on the inspections and
investigations conducted which lead to the revocation of the business license. He noted that
inspections revealed violations of the Arcadia Municipal Code, and Fire and Building Code
violations including illegal walls, unfinished sprinkler systems which were subsequently
corrected upon reinspection. He further noted the inspections revealed that massage was the
primary business however business license records indicated that acupuncture was the primary
business; he advised that the establishment was subsequently closed down due to several state
Employment Development Department violations; he explained the Internet advertisements and
information found on the websites, believed that prostitution was being conducted within the
location and therefore recommended that the business license be revoked.
Mayor Harbicht opened the public hearing.
Paul Chang, Attorney representing Xiu Qin Sun the owner/operator of Ocean Health Center
appeared and presented testimony on behalf of Ms. Sun discussed the operation of her
business and the revocation of her acupuncture business license. (Mr. Chang translated for his
client, Ms. Sun.)
Mayor Harbicht declared the public hearing closed.
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Member Amundson
and carried on roll call vote to uphold the decision of the Business License and Review Board
and revoke the business license.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
A five minute recess was called by the Mayor.
REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR. CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK
Council Member Chandler thanked and complimented Chief Sanderson and the Police
Department for all their hard work on the investigations and getting the massage business
licenses revoked.
Mayor Pro Tem Wuo also thanked the Police Department and staff for all their hard work and
efforts put into the investigations of the massage businesses and getting the licenses revoked.
He urged everyone for their own safety to wear reflective gear in the evening hours when
walking or riding a bike.
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Council Member Kovacic thanked the
employees. He provided an update
encouraged citizens to attend the Join
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Arcadia Chinese Association for honoring the City
regarding sound wall projects around the City and
t Planning Commission and City Council meeting on
Council Member Amundson also commended staff and the police department regarding the
massage businesses. He commented on the City firework show cancelled at the last City
Council due to budget constraints and noted that in an effort to keep the fireworks show alive,
he encouraged anyone interested in donating money or volunteer services should contact Scott
Hettrick at scottanarcadiasbest.com or 626-485-8799. Mr. Amundson requested the City
Council agendize the 4th of July event and placed on a future agenda in order to get an update
from Mr. Hettrick.
The City Council requested City Manager Don Penman contact Mr. Hettrick to convey specific
questions which will need to be addressed regarding a proposed fireworks show at a future City
Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wuo added that he attended Independent Cities Association Winter Conference
in Santa Barbara in early February and noted that the main topic of discussion was public
safety.
City Clerk Barrows had no comments.
Mayor Harbicht noted that he also attended the Independent Cities Association conference in
Santa Barbara and advised that new crime technology was introduced including license plate
readers which Arcadia already uses. He commented on the amount of money being spent by
surrounding cities on graffiti removal i.e. City of Monterey Park spent $600,000 last year. He
noted that Foothill Transit is seeking approval from member cities approving the City of
Pasadena to become a member of the Joint Powers Authority and requests that this matter be
placed on a future agenda no later than March 30th.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Aoprove the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3 2009
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Authorize the Executive Director to execute a contract with WF Construction Inc.
for the Arcadia Self-Storage Building Refurbishment project in the amount of
$220.227 13 and approve a contingency of 10%.
Recommended Action: Approve
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
c. Approve the Reoular Meetina Minutes of February 3 2009
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Adopt Resolution No. 6668 declaring the Annual Weed Abatement Program and
scheduling the protest Public Hearing for March 3. 2009.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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e. Adopt Resolution No. 6669 updating the membership coverage groups with
CaIPERS to continue allowing the Citv to offer employees a pre-tax payroll
deduction plan for CaIPERS service credit purchases.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Accept all work performed by Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the construction
of the new Camino Real Booster Pump Station as complete and authorize the
final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents.
Recommended Action: Approve
g. Accept gifts in memory of Charles Gilb to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia
Historical Museum totaling $2,685.
Recommended Action: Approve
h. Accept $1,500 gift from the Arcadia Chinese Association for programs and
materials for the Library.
Recommended Action: Approve
Authorize the Citv Manager to execute a contract with Studio Spectrum Inc. for
Recommended Action: Approve
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Wuo, seconded by Council/Agency Member
Amundson and carried on roll call vote to approve items 2.a through 2.i on the City
Council/Agency Consent Calendar.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Wuo, Amundson, Chandler, Kovacic and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ITEMS:
a. Consideration of adding a General Tax Measure to be placed on the ballot at a
Special Municipal Election on June 9, 2009 and appropriate $130,000 from the
General Fund's Reserve Fund Balance for costs related to the Special Municipal
Election.
Adopt Resolution No. 6664 declaring an emergency under Proposition 218 and
calling for the placement of a General Tax Measure to be placed on the ballot at
a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday June 9 2009 for the
submission to the qualified voters of a proposed ordinance updating the
telephone/telecommunications provisions of the City's Utility Users Tax.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Adopt Resolution No. 6666 setting priorities for filing written arguments regarding
a Citv Measure and directing the Citv Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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Adopt Resolution No. 6667 providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for Citv
Measures submitted at Municipal Elections.
Recommended Action: Adopt
Mr. Penman provided an update on the proposed utility users tax ballot measure relating to
telecommunications. He explained changes in Federal regulations, litigation and potential
legislation that may cause the City of Arcadia, along with other cities, to lose a portion of utility
users tax money. Mr. Penman reported that cities have not kept up with the changes in
technology and as a result telecommunication companies have been challenging the validity of
utility taxes on telecommunications. He further reported that there are court cases pending that
could invalidate portions of existing taxes on telecommunication services. He noted that last
year ten California cities took ballot measures to their voters to modernize their ordinances to
cover new technology, without a rate change and they all passed. He advised that the City
currently collects $704,000 in utility tax revenue for land-line use and $922,000 in wireless. He
reiterated this is existing revenue that the City currently receives based on an existing 5% rate
and not a new or increased tax. Mr. Penman noted that there is currently a proposal before
Congress to create a moratorium on changes cities may want to take and if passed could go
into effect in 2010 which would prohibit cities from submitting a ballot measure to the voters to
modernize utility users tax as it relates to telecommunications. He also noted that cities with
voter approved modernized ordinances would not be affected by this Bill if a ballot measure
were approved by the voters in 2009. He explained that a subcommittee was appointed by the
City Council, consisting of Mayor Harbicht and Council Member Kovacic to work with staff to
consider options and provide recommendations on a possible ballot measure before the voters
to modernize and update the ordinance on telecommunications. He advised that the City
Council consider placing this ballot measure before the voters at a June 9, 2009 Special
Municipal Election and adopt the appropriate resolutions and appropriate $115,000 for the
special election and an additional $15,000 for public information mailers. He explained that
consolidating this election with the school district, which is run by the County, would cost the
City an additional $50,000.
Jim Priest of the City Attorney's Office (Best Best & Krieger) explained the City's current utility
users tax is outdated to deal with modern telecommunication technology. He explained the
legal loopholes which could put upwards of $1 million dollars in revenue to the City at risk for
loss. Mr. Priest further explained the purpose of each Resolution as they relate to the proposed
Special Municipal Election to be held on June 9, 2009.
Mr. Kovacic proposed that the word "Ordinance" be added in the ballot text after the words
Utility User's Tax.
In response to questions raised by Council Member Amundson, Mr. Priest responded that the
City is proposing this measure because the language for telecommunication is outdated and
should be updated and modernized to reflect text messaging, voice over internet protocol
(internet phone) and other emerging technologies which can mean a loss of revenue. He
further responded the intent of the ordinance is not to add new elements i.e. cable television, it
will not tax internet access charges and its only intent is to tax the telecom services that the
ordinance should already reflect because of modern technologies.
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A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wuo '
and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6664 declaring an emergency under
Proposition 218 and calling for the placement of a General Tax Measure on the ballot at a
Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 for the submission to the
qualified voters of a proposed ordinance updating the telephone/telecommunications provisions
of the City's Utility Users Tax including revisions to the language as recommended.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wuo, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler
and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6666 setting priorities for filing written
arguments regarding a City Measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial
analysis including revisions to the language as recommended.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Wuo, Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wuo, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler
and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6667 providing for the filing of rebuttal
arguments for City Measures submitted at Municipal Elections.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Wuo, Chandler, Amundson, Kovacic and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wuo
and carried on roll call vote to approve appropriations in the amount of $115,000 for the cost of
the Special Municipal Election on June 9, 2009 and $15,000 for the development and
distribution of informational mailers to the community.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Wuo, Amundson, Kovacic and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Authorize a budget allocation of $318,643 from the Redevelopment_Aaencv's
unprogrammed reserves to make the required Educational Revenue
Augmentation Fund (ERAF) payment to the State of California for FY_2008-2009
as required by Assembly Bill 1389
Recommended Action: Approve
Jerry Schwartz, Economic Development Manager explained that Assembly Bill 1389 was part of
the 2008-09 State budget and included gone-time raid of redevelopment agency funding for
$350 million dollars. He further explained that the money is transferred to the Education
Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) to offset some of the State's costs for education. He
reported the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency's share of this requirement is $318,643 far fiscal
year 2008-09 and is due to the State by May 10, 2009, however, the Agency must report how it
will pay by the end of February. He noted that agencies that cannot afford to pay have the
option of borrowing up to 50% of the ERAF amount from their low/moderate housing fund,
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however, staff recommends that the entire amount of $318,643 be paid from the general
redevelopment fund, not from low/moderate housing.
A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency
Member Kovacic and carried on roll call vote to approve a budget allocation of $318,643 from
unprogrammed Agency funds to make an Education Revenue Augmentation (ERAF) payment
to the State of California as required by AB 1389.
AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Kovacic, Amundson, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
c. Report on Study Session -Mid Year Budget.
Recommended Action: Provide Direction
Mr. Penman provided a brief summary of the mid year budget discussed earlier in Study
Session. He noted that as a result of current economic conditions, the General Fund revenue
will be approximately $2 million dollars below estimates from the adopted budget. He noted
that the City Council on February 3rd, directed staff to analyze a number of alternatives on how
to address the budget shortfall which included a review of all vacant positions to determine the
impacts on services and programs if those positions be frozen for the remainder of the fiscal
year. He reported that staff was additionally directed to look at other operating expenses that
could be reduced to address the shortfall and it was determined the City could achieve an
estimated General Fund expenditure savings of $1,010,107 in fiscal year 2008-09 which
represents approximately 2.2% reduction in the operational budget. He noted that as a result of
the fireworks show being cancelled $49,000 will be transferred to the General Fund and a
transfer from the Water Fund to the General Fund of $150,000 for the leasing of City property
for water purposes and additional miscellaneous revenue will result in additional revenues of
$207,000. He further noted the City has not received fourth quarter sales tax figures which
show holiday sales should be received in early April. He advised that with the $1 million dollars
savings, $200,000 in new revenue that was identified, the shortfall would be approximately
$756,000. He reported that if the 17 vacant positions remain vacant or frozen for the remainder
of the fiscal year the cost savings would be approximately $366,312 making the shortfall about
$389,000. He suggested that the City Council direct staff to consider program cuts and
develop a list for consideration. He noted that the City will likely face similar or greater fiscal
challenges next fiscal year and recommended that staff commence working on developing
alternatives for program cuts that the City Council can consider as part of the 2009-10 budget
process. He further noted that reserves would be needed to address the shortfall this year, but
would allow for a more deliberative process of weighing options for balancing the budget.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wuo, seconded by Mayor Harbicht and carried on roll
call vote to appropriate $500,000 from General Fund reserves to balance the budget and come
up with an additional $250,000 in savings through the remainder of the fiscal year and
commence working on next fiscal year budget and consider salary freezes and approach City
vendors to consider regarding cost savings.
' AYES: Council/Agency Member Wuo, Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT ,
The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 10:40 p.m. to Tuesday
February 24, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at the Arcadia Police Department, Emergency Operation Center,
250 W. Huntington Drive, for a Joint Meeting with the Arcadia Planning Commission.
Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor
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