HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 3, 2008 BudgetContinued September 3,2008
AGENDA ITEM FOR COMMENTS MADE BY THE PUBLIC IS LIMITEDTO FIVE
MINUTES. The City Council cannot deliberate or take anv action on a non-aaenda item
unless there is factual evidence presented to the City Council indicatincIthat the submect
brouqht up by the public does fall into one of the exceptions under Government Code
Section 54954.2 in that (a) there is an emerqenev situation, or (b) the need to take action
on the item arose subsequent to the a-qenda's beina posted. Unless the City Council is
presented with this factual evidence, the City Council will refer the matter for review and
placement on a future City Council aaenda.
Robin Rushing expressed his concern regarding a varying service charge for electricity. Mayor
Mounce stated the City Manageror Electric Utility Directorwill contact Mr. Rushing regardingthe
same. Mr. Rushing also stated he had some concern with the Dial -A -Ride service, but
Transportation ManagerTiffani Fink is working with him on the same.
G. Comments bv the Citv Council Members on Non-Aaenda Items
Council Member Johnson commended the Parks and Recreation Commission on the minutes of
its meeting. Mr. Johnson, based on a citizen inquiry, encouraged those circulating a petition to
provide accurate and complete information and those signing a petition to review the information
thoroughly.
Mayor ProTempore Hansen reported on his attendance at the Northern California PowerAgency
meeting and cited cost increases relatedto mitigation for hydro dams and opposition to
Proposition 7 requiring electric utilities to increase renewable energy portfoliosfor carbon
emissions. He also reported on his attendance at the San Joaquin Council of
Governments meeting where topics of discussion included airports and greenhouse gas and
carbon footprints, adoption of the Countywide Regional Housing Needs Allocation numbers, and
the extension of a federal transportation bill to 2009.
Council Member Hitchcock requested that any information that is available on a particular public
hearing item be provided to Council at the time the hearing is set to allow the Council as much
time as possible to review the materials. She also wished Council Member Katzakian a Happy
Birthday.
H . Comments bv the City Manaqeron Non -Agenda Items
City Manager King reported that the budget in brief pamphlet is available, the entire budqet is
online for viewing, and reviewedstaff ing trends for the City based on departments in responseto
an article in the Sacramento Bee.
Public Hearings
1-1 Continue Public Hearinq to September 17,2008, to Consider a General Plan Amendment
for Reynolds Ranch (CID)
Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen made a motion, second by Council Member Johnson, to continue
the public hearing to September 17, 2008, to consider a General Plan amendment for Reynolds
Ranch.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Council Member Hitchcock, Council Member Johnson,
Council Member Katzakian, and Mayor Mounce
Noes: None
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Budgeted Positions by Fiscal Year