ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
April 10, 2023
Special Meeting
SPECIAL SESSION
5:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - Mayor Pitts called the Special Session to order at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS
PRESENT: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Wu.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no general public comments submitted.
NEW BUSINESS
1. 2023-24 First Budget Workshop Presentation
City Manager Franks introduced the item which provided an overview of the preliminary Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget process and workshop timelines. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed. City staff provided year-end projections for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and information regarding current Capital Improvement Projects. Detailed information was provided regarding the sewer system projects, including impacts to the sewer system as a result of ADU's.
City staff provided information on projected Fiscal Year 2023-24 revenue streams, including property tax, sales tax, passport processing, permit and other fees. City staff confirmed the City remains in a strong position as related to sales tax revenue. Additional projections were provided as related to restricted or specialized revenue sources which can only be utilized toward specific projects and programs.
City staff reported it maintains fifty percent (50%) of the general fund operating budget in reserve, exceeding industry recommended standards. The City maintains no debt, with the exception of its pension requirements. The City maintains certain designated reserves for unfunded liability and equipment/vehicle replacement.
April 10, 2023 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
City staff provided detail regarding various projects and programs planned in the next several years, including various street and sidewalk rehabilitation and accessibility improvements, the Housing Element update, sewer maintenance and cleaning, pavement maintenance, replacement of fleet vehicles, and Council business conference attendance and travel. Information was presented regarding externally mandated expenditures, such as those for contract law enforcement, animal control and licensing, insurance through the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, and State mandates for engineering requirements. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding various animal control items, focusing primarily on coyotes.
City staff provided information on mandated funding contributions toward regional homeless shelters. Other mandates services which are projected to be funded in the upcoming fiscal year were presented, including automated fingerprint identification, information technology support, and salary and benefit obligations. Information was presented regarding proposals to increase staff compensation to address increasing inflation. Additional information was provided related to the funding of person obligations, including the Section 115 trust.
Council and staff discussion ensued related to infrastructure maintenance and proactive planning to reduce liability risk exposure. City staff provide detail as to other budget- related items which remain pending, including contract law enforcement service negotiations, the funding for School Resource Officers, and the requirements for the upcoming Housing Element update and related changes to the City's zoning code.
City Manager Franks concluded the presentation noting the City is in a strong financial position with a significant reserve and thanked the Council for their continued support.
There was no further discussion or action taken on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Kobal Pols
Robbie Pitts, Mayor
City of Villa Park
teve Frank City Clerk
City of Villa Park
Note: The above minutes are a summary of actions. A DVD recording of this meeting additionally serves as an official record and is available upon request from City Hall.