1995 ADJ MIN MAY 23 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Councilmember Hutton asked if the Fiscal Year 1994-95 Budget has been completed. City Manager Martinez responded that the fiscal year 1994-95 budget has been amended to reflect the reductions that have taken place and as we get closer to the end of June, the City will have a very good indication of what the final figures are going to be. Member Hutton asked to be provided copies of the audits for Measure I and Gas Tax Funds. City Manager Martinez stated this would be done. Councilmember Beltran asked the City Manager to introduce his new secretary. City Manager Martinez introduced Sherry Guerro as the new Executive Secretary assigned to his office. City Manager Martinez reported that Finance Director Anna Vega was traveling on City business and on her return hass encountered traffic problems. Ms. Brenda Ridens, Accountant, presented various charts showing the appropriations at $16,336,532 and revenues at $16,336,532 for the General Fund. In reviewing the appropriations pie chart, Ms. Ridens pointed out that Public Safety Functions represented the largest General Fund appropriation at 69%. Ms. Sherry Guerro, Administrative Secretary, presented the Goals and Objectives for the City Departments. Mr. Villasenor, addressed the Council with regard to talk in the Community that the City is considering contracting out the management of the Community Center. He said that he did not feel this would be in the best interest of the community. City Manager Martinez responded that the Council is not considering anything right now because staff has not submitted anything to them with regard to the Community Center. Mr. Martinez said in the plan to reduce costs, staff has done a Request for Proposals to see what is the best way to operate the Center. Mr. Villasenor stated experience has shown him, that when a private organization takes over there are fees applied for the use of the facility. City Manager Martinez said he did not know what the action of the Council would be; however, he said that even with the City operating the facility there would be fees for services. Mr. Villasenor replied that City fees are never as high as those of private organizations. City Manager Martinez said that the proposals have not yet been received and that after receipt and evaluation, a recommendation would be -submitted to the Council. Human Services Director Anstine reported that the Recreation and Parks Commission would be reviewing the proposals on the third Wednesday of June and thereafter, a recommendation would be brought to the Council. Discussion followed with regard to how the request for proposals 4