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"~l~~dd-'-O~~ Patricia J. DeMond, Chair
Sta"f'f: Gail E. Waiters J Irma Carson.
Kevin McDermott
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, March 6, 1995
12:15 p.m.
'city Manager's Conference Room
1. ROLL CALL
Call to Order 12:25 p.m.
Present: Patricia J. DeMond, Chair; 'Councilmember Irma Carson;
Councilmember Kevin McDermott
2. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 6, 1995 MINUTES
Approved as submitted.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
APPROVED t. fARCH 27, 1995
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5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
The Committee reviewed a draft which amends the fireworks ordinance to address
the matter of the City's growth and how it affects the number of permits as well
as the manner in which new permits will be issued. Staff will also include any
needed cleanup language before taking the ordinance to Council for approval.
B, ORDINANCE ON SEWER LINE REPAIRS
An amendment to the sewer ordinance was reviewed. Staff will revise wording to
indicate that the fee for the "discounted service" to residents will be set annually
during the cost recovery fee setting process, instead of setting a flat fee. After the
change has been made, staff will take the ordinance before Council for approval.
C. AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
Final discussion occurred on the revisions to the ambulance ordinance. Earlier
discussion regarding an April 1995 rate review is no longer necessary because
of other provisions in the ordinance. January 1 of each year will be the deadline
for any application requests for rate changes. Staff will fax or mail a copy of the
final wording of the ordinance to the Committee prior to its going to Council for
adoption.
D. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DISCLOSURE NOTICE
The Committee concurred with the final draft of the disclosure notice submitted
by Castle and Cooke. The Committee will recommend to the Council that a
permanent policy be established that will allow the notice be used for all general
assessment district proposals. Regarding Mr. Mettler's inquiry, the Committee
determined that because assessment districts facilitate affordable housing, it is
appropriate to retain the current City policy. The Committee asked staff to
respond to Mr. Mettler's letter dated March 3, 1995 and to attach the following
documents: 1) City Attorney transmittal letter of disclosure notice; 2) copy of
disclosure notice; and 3) copy of letter to developers asking for voluntary
compliance.
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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, March 6, 1995
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E. ORDINANCE ON SPREADING FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
The City Attorney presented the request from Castle and Cooke to spread
assessments over more or different areas than authorized by current law. The
particular request from Castle and Cooke is for areas in Silver Creek, Seven Oaks
and Brimhall. The Committee recommended approval of Castle and Cooke's
request, and indicated that the City does benefit from those improvements that
can be built right away, instead of waiting until the development is completely
built out. Staff will draft an ordinance and fax or mail it to the Committee prior to
its going to the Council for approval at the March 22 meeting. Staff will follow up
with the Committee regarding the possible ramifications of this approval setting
a precedence, which may involve developers wanting to assess for improvements
that are not connected with the specific development.
6. NEW BUSINESS
None
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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