20090608 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes (2)MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009, AT 2:12 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 43,05 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gonzales, Malburg, Davis, Maisano
MEMBERS ABSENT: McCormick
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gonzales.
Special Counsel advised that there were no changes to
the agenda.
Special Counsel announced to the audience that this
was the time for public comments.
Mayor Gonzales asked if there was anyone in the
audience who wished to address the City Council at this time.
The City Administrator advised of the new approach he
is taking in an attempt to match revenues against expenses and
his directive to all department heads to reduce their budgets by
at least 8% in addition to a freeze on all.step increases for
the upcoming fiscal year. He also reported that capital
projects would be set aside until funds become available.
Special Counsel supported the City Administrator's
strategy to balance the city's revenues against expenses. He
also provided a summary of the state's financial status and how
the state's budget would financially affect all cities.
The City Administrator discussed the importance of
having funds available to invest in renewable energy, if
necessary, to secure the city's survival in future years.
There was no one else in the audience who wished to
address the City Council at this time.
Special Counsel announced that now was the time to
begin the 2009-2010 budget review.
The City Administrator addressed in detail the
proposed 2009-.2010 budgets for the following departments:
1. L & P - Transmission & Distribution
2. L & P - Administration
3. Fiber Optics
4. Gas
5. Gas Financing
Special City Council Meeting Minutes
June 8, 2009
There being no further business to come before the
City Council at this time, it was moved by Davis, seconded by
Maisano, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 3:27 p.m.
Motion carried.
ATTEST:
anuela Giron i
City Clerk
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Name: Hilario Gonzales
Title: Mayor
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