HomeMy WebLinkAbout052108 CC Budget WorkshopMINUTES OF A BUDGET 1AIORKSHOP MEETING
OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 27, 2008
The City Council convened in Budget Workshop Meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21,
2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive,
Temecula, California.
Present: Council Members: Comerchero, Edwards, Roberts, Washington,
Naggar
Absent: Council Members: None
FLAG SALUTE Presented by Council Member Comerchero
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
No comments.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1 Review of the Proposed FY 2008-09 Preliminary Operating Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Review and discuss the proposed FY 2008-09 Preliminary Operating Budget, and
provide direction to staff as appropriate.
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, City Manager Nelson reviewed the proposed Operating
Budget, highlighting the main components as follows:
o Total Projected Revenues $63,935,627
o >1% Increase
o Total Proposed Expenditures $62,864,594
0 1.3% Increase
° Fund Balance Designated for Economic Uncertainty
o Increase Undesignated Reserve Fund to $12.57 million which equates to 20% of
the General Fund Expenditure Budget
° Public Safety
o $730,000 increase
o Maintaining 111 sworn officers, exceeding the City's one officer per every 1,000
residents
0 1 Sworn Officer per 910 residents
0 1 Patrol Officer Converted to K-9 Handler
o TCC and CAP Volunteer Programs
o Addition of Roripaugh Fire Station
o Continued 4.0 Staffing on Fire Engines
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o Revenue Excess Sharing in Temecula (REST)
o Contribution will increase to $7.88 million
a o City's contribution to supplement the Measure C Special Tax
o Additional Budget Highlights
o No New Positions
o Positions Re-classed: 8
o $90,000 for Upcoming Election Costs
o $125,000 for Development Impact Fee/User Fee Studies
o Quality of Life Study
o Traffic Circulation Study - $400,000 General Fund/$100,000 RDA
o $825,217 Proposition 1 B funding for Street Expenditures
o Debt Service Expenditures of $1.1 million due to Issuance of 2007
Participation) Bonds
o Five-Year General Fund Project
(Certificates of
o Projecting Revenues will balance with City's Expenditures in five-years
City Manager Nelson thanked the Departments for their team effort and efficiency of completing
budget documents.
For Council Member Comerchero, City Manager Nelson advised that the REST program is
based on the amount of money received from the City's Special Tax, noting that remaining
funds would be utilized o balance the budget.
In terms of the five-year projection, Director of Finance Roberts noted that staff layered in
additional development such as the mall expansion and auto dealership; noted that staff has
been fairly conservative; and advised that monitoring will be completed on a quarterly basis.
Director of Finance Roberts also explained the term "under-fill position" to the City Council and
audience.
With respect to the $23,699,881 transfer to the Capital Improvement Program, City Manager
Nelson noted that these funds were set aside over the past few years and will now be utilized as
the down payment for the future Civic Center.
In response to Mayor Naggar's query, City Manager Nelson relayed that with respect to
Measure C, the citizens of Temecula are being taxed $74.44, which would be the maximum
allowable amount.
COINIMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
o Total Projected Revenues
o Total Proposed Expenditures
$21,629,344
$22,058,888
o REST/Special Tax -Rate per Household
o Park & Recreation Facility Increases
o Wolf Creek Neighborhood Parks -Full Year Operating Costs
o - 8 Acre
o - 6 Acre
o Murrieta Creek Multi Purpose Trail
o Park & Recreation Programs
o Summer Months Activities and Recreation in Temecula - S.M.A.R.T.
o Youth Music and Film Festival
o Moonlight Movies in the Park
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o Temecula FIT Program
o Cultural Arts Program
o Preservation of Vail Ranch Artifacts
With respect to Arts in Public Places, Director of Community Services Parker advised that funds
have been set aside for this program and that currently $30,000 is available.
City Manager Nelson added that the Capital Improvement Program includes $116,000 for Art in
Public Places.
Council Member Washington noted that it would be his desire to have an Arts in Public places
consultant on board to help identify art pieces that may be considered in the future.
In the future, Council Member Comerchero noted that it would be his desire to see more monies
being funded in the Capital Improvement Program with respect to Art in Public Places.
Referencing Arts in Public Places, Mayor Naggar noted that it may be favorable to reach out
and engage the artists in the community to create their own art pieces for review and
consideration; relaying that staff can work with the Arts Council on the implementation of such a
program.
Director of Community Services Parker informed that a recent informal inventory revealed that
the City currently has 25 pieces of art work in public places throughout the City and that this
information will be forwarded to the City Council.
TEflflECULA REDEVELOPflflENT AGENCY
Total Projected Revenues
Total Proposed Operating Expenditures
Redevelopment Agency Program Highlights
o Fagade Improvements ($80,000)
o Debt Service Increase of $737,687 due to
Bonds
o $1.6 Million First-Time Homebuyer Program
o $208,350 Old Town Promotions
$19,135,541
$28,569,466
issuance of 2007 RDA Tax Allocation
Council Member Washington commended City Manager Nelson and Director of Redevelopment
Meyer with the expansion of the first-time home buyer opportunities in conjunction with the
foreclosures in City of Temecula.
Along the lines of the first-time home buyer opportunities, Council Member Edwards relayed her
desire of military personnel living in the community taking advantage of the first-time buyer
opportunities.
Council Member Comerchero noted that at the National League of Cities, one of the topics
discussed was the possibility of legislation approving that local municipalities take advantage of
block grants that would allow municipalities to purchase foreclosed homes to use as part of the
first-time buyers program.
With respect to the Jefferson Corridor area, City Manager Nelson noted that when the economy
rebounds, he would foresee the Jefferson Corridor having the potential for a large amount of
development and that the traffic circulation study and Quality of Life Study will help determine
and identify the City's needs and goals.
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Assistant City Manager Johnson noted that Director of Redevelopment Meyer, staff, in
conjunction with Keyser Marstan, will be working on a strategic housing plan that will focus on
a the Jefferson Corridor.
PUBLIC COMflflENTS
A. Ms. Rebecaa Weersing, Temecula, commended staff for their newly published Guide to
Leisure Activities brochure; relayed the importance of teens being offered a 6-month service
learning project with respect to Community Services in the City; noted that the City needs to
make an effort to be actively engaged with middle and high school students; and stated that she
would be of the opinion that the neighborhood watch programs throughout the community
should be increased.
For Ms. Weersing, Council Member Edwards noted that she would work with the PTA Council
on how to reach more middle and high schools students to ensure more involvement in the
community.
Commenting on the success of the Citizens Corp, Council Member Comerchero noted that it
may be time to implement a Junior Corp program that would get students actively involved in
the community.
B. Ms. Jane Laskin, representing the Musician's Workshop, concurred with comments
regarding exploring opportunities to get the City's youth more engaged in the community; spoke
regarding the upcoming International Jazz Festival, noting that in order to be supportive to the
merchants and restaurants in Old Town, the event will no longer serve food and that vendors
will not sell similar products as those sold by Old Town Merchants.
0 C. Ms. Nancy Niles, Sun City, relayed her opposition to the City cutting the budget with
respect to the 2009 Intemational Jazz Festival.
D. Mr. Gil Alcantar, representing the International Jazz Festival, relayed the benefits of the
International Jazz Festival to its community and encouraged the City Council to reconsider the
Festival's budget for 2009.
E. Ms. Jean Barnett, Murrieta, also relayed her full support of the Intemational Jazz
Festival, and encouraged the continuation of the International Jazz Festival's budget.
F. Mr. John Hunneman, Temecula, also reiterated the importance of not cutting the
International Jazz Festivals budget; spoke regarding fallen officer Preston Swanger; and
requested that a commemorative plaque in his honor be placed in the City of Temecula.
The City Council concurred with Mr. Hunneman's request to honor first fallen officer of
Riverside, Preston Swagner, with a commemorative plaque.
G. Mr. Skoot Larson, Murrieta, spoke regarding the many benefits of the International Jazz
Festival and relayed his opposition of the City Council decreasing the Festival's budget for
2009.
At this time, the City Council took afive-minute break.
Commenting on economic development, Council Member Washington spoke highly of the non-
profit Temecula Valley Wine Grower's Association and requested that $5,000 be given to help
the program promote the City of Temecula.
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For Mayor Naggar, Council Member Washington noted that staff has been made aware of the
$5,000 proposal as well as the subcommittee.
Due to a conflict of interest, Council Member Comerchero stepped down from the discussion.
Council Member Washington made a decision to withdraw his proposal.
Advising of a recent Economic Development Corporation (EDC) meeting, Council Member
Roberts relayed his support of reviewing the corporation's strategic plan at mid-year budget for
review and possible funding.
It was the consensus of the City Council to budget $3,250 for the EDC if all requirements were
met, noting that this plan may be reviewed in February, 2009.
Understanding the benefits of the International Jazz Festival, the City Council noted that it would
review its budget in February 2009.
2 Review of the Proposed FY 2009-13 Capital Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Review and discuss the proposed FY 2009-13 Capital Improvement Program (CIP),
and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, City Manager Nelson reviewed the proposed 2009-2013
CIP Budget, highlighting the main components as follows:
a CIP Proiects for 2009 - 2073
o Traffic Circulation 25
o French Valley Interchange
o I-15/79 South Ultimate Interchange
o Pechanga Parkway Improvements Phase II
o Other Notable Circulation Projects
o Pavement Management Program
o Main Street Bridge
o Overland Drive Extension
o Winchester Road Median Beautification
o Nicholas Valley Assessment District (Liefer Road)
o Public Facilities 22
o Fire Station 95 Roripaugh
o Civic Center
o Temecula Community Center Expansion on Pujol Street
o Escallier House Relocation
o Murrieta Creek Multi Purpose Trail
o Improve Pedestrian, Bike and Equestrian Access to Old Town
o Establish Connectivity to Existing Trail Improvements
o Transportation Enhancement Activities Program Grant
o Parks 20
o Redhawk Park Improvements
o Roripaugh Ranch Open Space and Trails
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o Roller Hockey Rink Renovation
o Children's Museum Refurbishment
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o RDA
o Old Town Infrastructure Street Improvements
o Old Town Infrastructure Underground Utilities
o Old Town Infrastructure Town Square
o Old Town Infrastructure Parking Structure
o Auto Mall Sign
o Redevelopment -Affordable Housing
o $8.7 Million for Various Housing Projects
o $200,000 Residential Improvement Program
Total 5 Year Projected Cost Summary
o Traffic Circulation
o Public Facilities
o Parks
o RDA
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$273,198,023
$74,923,684
$9,390,421
$47,345,912
For Council Member Washington, City Manager Nelson noted that the Residential Improvement
Program may be tied into the Firs-Time Home Buyer Program.
Deputy Director of Public Works Butler provided a brief overview of the Old Town Infrastructure
Underground Utilities.
Director of Public Works Hughes briefly explained the Overland Drive Extension as well as the
Murrieta Creek improvements.
O A. Mr. Carl Ross, representing the VFW, spoke regarding the Veteran's Memorial path and
relayed his desire of the City Council approving the Operating Budget.
B. Ms. Linda Beaudain, Wildomar, thanked staff and the City for its contribution towards the
implementation of a shelter for Animal Friends of the Valley; queried on the status of Liefer and
Butterfield Stage Roads; and requested that the level of service be increased with respect to
these roads.
C. Mr. Kevin Higgins, Temecula, personally thanked Senior Planner Papp for his efforts
with respect to Nicholas Road and Liefer Road; and encouraged the City to continue working on
the Nicolas Valley area.
Assistant City Manager Johnson advised that he will assign a staff member to address the
issues and concerns of the residents within the Nicholas Valley area; advised that staff will be
moving forward with the General Plan Amendment which would include a zone change, an EIR,
and a traffic study, noting that he would be hopeful to have the General Plan Amendment
completed within a year.
Director of Public Works Hughes advised that there would be monies within the Capital
Improvement Program to begin the design process for the road improvements as well as the
formation of the finance district that will be needed; and noted that before maintenance can be
increased in the Nicholas Valley area, drainage issues would need to be resolved.
0 In response to Council Member Washington's query, Assistant City Manager Johnson noted
that the Airport Land Commission will take into consideration a zone change when staff has
completed its land use plan.
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With respect to the Nicolas Valley area, Assistant City Manager Johnson noted that all lots
would need to be a minimum'/z acre lot sizes, noting that sewer will be required.
The City Council requested staff to explore available options with regard to moving patrons
around in Old Town.
Director of Community Services Parker noted that currently $53,000 is available for the
Memorial Paver Program in addition to the $13,000 that will be donated by the VFW; and noted
that he will keep the City Council apprised of any new development with respect to the future
cancer survivor memorial.
The City Council commended staff for their efforts in preparing the Operating Budget.
At this time, the City Council took a 20-minute lunch break.
PRESENTATION
Process Improvement Team (P.I.T.) Presentation
The Process Improvement Team presented the City Council with its Process Improvement
presentation.
CITY IIAANAGER REPORT
No reports at this time.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No reports at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:34 p.m. the City Council meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at
5:30 p.m. for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. City Council
Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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Michael S. Naggar, Mayor
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