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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 4/29/2003 *PLEASE NOTE: Since the Glendale City Council does not take formal action at the Workshops, Workshop minutes are not approved by the City Council. MINUTES GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION 5850 West Glendale Avenue April 29, 2003 8:00 a.m. PRESENT: Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs, Vice Mayor Thomas R. Eggleston and Councilmembers Joyce V. Clark, Steven E. Frate, David M. Goulet, H. Philip Lieberman, and Manuel D. Martinez ALSO PRESENT: Ed Beasley, City Manager; Pam Kavanaugh, Assistant City Manager; Rick Flaaen, City Attorney; and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk 1. FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 BUDGET PROCESS This is the fourth of the scheduled City Council workshops to review the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2003-04 Annual Budget. Over the course of these workshops, the City Manager will present his recommended balanced budget for FY 2003-04. Budget presentations will focus on service impacts of budget reductions, alternatives to address these service impacts and discussion of any supplemental requests submitted. Today's meeting will include a continuation of the discussion on the Parks and Recreation zero based budget and also focus on departments within the Public Works Group. Several reports are attached to this communication including a memorandum on fuel costs, the Solid Waste zero-based budget documentation, and the cemetery. The November 15 City Council Goal-Setting Retreat was the first step in the FY 2003- 04 budget process. At that meeting, staff presented the economic forecast for the city and the Mayor and Council discussed the national and local economies and their effect on Glendale's FY 2003-04 budget. At the retreat, the City Manager discussed the measures the city has implemented to address the revenue shortfall for both Fiscal Years 2002-03 and 2003-04. These measures included citywide budget reductions and revenue enhancements. Department heads presented their departmental budgets to the Leadership Team at a series of administrative review meetings in March. The agenda for this City Council workshop has been posted and all legal requirements for notification have been met. 1 The City Council will review the FY 2003-04 budget at workshops during April. The recommendations made at these workshops will direct staff in preparing for final City Council budget review and adoption in June. The recommendation was to review the FY 2003-04 Proposed Annual Budget and provide staff with direction. ZERO BASED BUDGET PRESENTATION Parks and Recreation CITY STAFF PRESENTING THIS ITEM: Warren Smith, Parks and Recreation Director, Shirley Medler, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director and Pilar Aguilar, Acting Budget Director Ms. Pilar Aguilar continued the Zero Based Parks and Recreation Budget presentation. She explained the zero based budget exercise had the department identify the cost of providing the current level of services. Mr. Warren Smith stated the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, adopted early last year, recommended 24 strategies that are designed to improve the effectiveness of service delivery by employing best practices. He said one of the strategies was to develop a comprehensive fee philosophy and pricing model. He reported the process has been completed and is currently being implemented. He explained the process included quantifying the cost of all programs and services, analyzing trends, reviewing surveys and reviewing the Master Plan's Needs Assessment. He explained people were asked during the Needs Assessment,: 1) what is the role of Parks and Recreation; and 2) what are the priority programs and activities the department should provide. He said, based on all of their review and analysis, they then prioritized the programs and services, distinguishing between core and tiered programs. He stated the pricing model allowed them to critically assess programs and processes as well as the outcomes of those programs and processes. He said those assessments were very useful when later asked to recommend cuts to assist in the city's FY 03/04 budget. Mr. Smith stated a second, in-depth, comprehensive review began in late-November, using components of the zero based budgeting concept. He said the process began with identification of the four core service areas: Recreation Programs, Parks Maintenance, Administration and Support, and Construction Management. He said the four core service areas were then broken down into 19 different service areas and which were further broken down into 75 activities and functions. He said the budget was then built from zero, identifying required staffing, supplies and contractual expenses. Support Services With regard to Support Services, Ms. Shirley Medler explained the Park Rangers program has four full-time Rangers and five temporary Rangers who patrol 62 2 neighborhood, community and regional parks every week, covering a total of 1,704 acres. She said the Rangers responded to 470 calls for service last year and filed over 1,530 reports yearly. Councilmember Clark asked why temporary Rangers make more than full-time Rangers. Ms. Medler explained the Temporary Rangers' Salary item is a culmination of all of the temporary Rangers' salaries. Ms. Medler stated Audio Visual processes 229 audio and visual services requests from the department every year, impacting over 120,000 people. She said the department also provides Council support, handling 97 requests for service yearly and providing live and taped programming for KGLN Channel 11. She said they also provide support for city wide special events, support external customers, perform preventative maintenance on equipment and consult on the audio visual component of construction and design projects. Ms. Medler explained the Special Operations department manages 270 pieces of equipment and department vehicles, provides department, citywide and external customer support for large games and portable stages, and prepares meeting rooms for city functions and general public use. She noted Special Operations handled 653 requests for service last year, requiring 2,862 man hours. Ms. Medler stated the Recreation Administration and Support Department provides customer service; "department-wide support"; plus accounting, payroll and management support. She said they also administer 17,159 facility reservations; 17,596 activity registrations; 13,900 inquiries, registrations and reservations from walk- in customers; and 25,700 phone-in registrations annually. She stated Department Management/Administration provides general management of the programs and services. She said they work with citizens and elected officials to plan for the future of Parks and Recreation programs, services and facilities. Ms. Medler stated the Marketing Department serves a very important function, maintaining the department's 130 web pages; producing and delivering over 332,000 Glendale Parks & Recreation Quarterly magazines yearly; creating over 300 flyers, brochures, and 40 news releases, plus support material for department programs and activities; in addition to assistance with planning grand openings and special events for the department. She noted the advertising revenue generated from the Glendale Parks and Recreation Quarterly magazine is used to assist in the cost of producing the magazine. Ms. Medler reviewed the expenses associated with the Support Services functions, noting the Support Services budget totals $1,939,855.76. Park Development and GIP Monitoring Ms. Medler stated the Park Development and Capital Improvement Project Monitoring 3 function assures the department is advancing the master plan to provide an equitable distribution of parks and recreation amenities. She said residents are given an opportunity to participate in public meetings involving the design and planning of parks and facilities. She pointed out $29,000,000 in CIP projects are currently being managed and 276 acres were involved in CIP projects in FY 2002/03. She noted $1,217,000 in grants and donations were utilized. Income Ms. Medler said, last year, the department collected $1,175,246.50 through the Self- Sustaining Fund, $198,000 from the Glen Lakes Golf Course lease and $5,000 in concession money. She said annual donations, partnerships and volunteer hours contributed over $15,000 last year. Mayor Scruggs asked about the lease agreement for the Desert Mirage Golf Course. Mr. Smith explained the first five years of that lease agreement were rent free. He said they will begin paying three percent of gross revenues starting in December 2004. He noted the Glen Lakes lease agreement is approximately 16 percent of gross revenues. Councilmember Lieberman asked if the department receives income from the tennis facility. Mr. Smith explained the agreement with the Paseo Racquet Center was renegotiated and rent payments will not begin until 2005. He said, similar to the Desert Mirage lease agreement, the percentage paid will increase over the years. Mayor Scruggs asked why the Director's salary is not adjusted to reflect that only 30 percent of his time is spent on CIP monitoring. Councilmember Clark asked why televising Council workshops is done through the Parks and Recreation Department rather than the Cable Department. Mr. Smith explained the Cable and Parks and Recreation Departments work in cooperation to televise the Council meetings. Councilmember Clark asked if their collaboration results in duplication of equipment. Mr. Smith explained Parks and Recreation provides the audio feed, while the Cable Department does the video. Councilmember Lieberman pointed out the Director's salary should be listed as $33,023.40, rather than $23,772.60. Ms. Medler acknowledged there are some errors on the sheet. Councilmember Lieberman asked for updated and corrected figures. Mr. Smith discussed the results and outcomes of the zero base budget analysis, stating the process allowed the department to critically assess what it does and identify $315,381 in cuts with minimal impact to the clientele it serves. In response to Councilmember Martinez's question, Mr. Smith explained the Zero Base Budget process identified $128,000 in savings. The savings identified during the zero base budget process, were used as part of the analysis for the reduction of $315,000. 4 Councilmember Clark asked if next year's base budget will reflect the savings identified in the Zero Base Budget process. Ms. Aguilar responded yes. Mr. Smith explained the $9,009,678 is the FY 03/04 budget, which, after subtracting out the projected increase in Self-Sustaining funds and the three percent growth in benefits and increased participation in the retirement system, reflects the $315,000 in budget cuts. Councilmember Clark asked if they reallocated any personnel or eliminated or altered any programs as a result of the zero base budget process. Mr. Smith responded yes, explaining they used components of the Zero Base Budget process to identify programs that could be shifted to Self-Sustaining. He said the citizens' survey identified family, youth/teen and after school programs as priorities, therefore they tried to keep those programs intact. Councilmember Clark asked if any programs were eliminated. Mr. Smith said yes, noting some programs will not return unless they have a sponsor or are self-sustaining. Councilmember Lieberman asked if the total budget includes Arts Maintenance, Arts Commission and sinking funds. Mr. Smith answered yes. Councilmember Frate asked how many programs does the city currently offer. Mr. Smith estimated there to be 275 and 350 programs. He assured Councilmember Frate that the quality of the programs offered will be maintained, stating, however, the length of the programs could be decreased. Solid Waste CITY STAFF PRESENTING THIS ITEM: Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager, Sherry Schurhammer, Field Operations Deputy Director, and Pilar Aguilar, Acting Budget Director Ms. Schurhammer stated the Solid Waste Department's mission is to provide comprehensive and cost effective solid waste services through refuse and recycling collection programs and disposal programs. She said they serve approximately 51,375 households weekly, totaling 67,300 tons in refuse, 14,000 tons of loose trash, and 19,325 tons of residential recyclables. She said they also collect 1,250 tons of commercial recyclables and 76,600 tons of commercial refuse. She explained $12,366,986 in Sanitation Services revenue is comprised of two main revenues sources; Residential Revenue totaling $7,865,760 and Commercial Revenue totaling $4,501,226. She identified $12,557,000 in total Sanitation Fund costs, with $7.9 million in Residential and Loose Trash collection and $4.6 million in commercial collections. She stated staffing accounts for just over $4 million of the costs, Lease Debt and Shop Charges account for $3.3 million, Internal Charges, Contract Services, Insurance, Rentals and Supplies account for approximately $2 million and Disposal Fees account for $3.2 million. Councilmember Lieberman asked Ms. Schurhammer to break down the Shop and Fuel Charges. Ms. Schurhammer offered to provide those details at a later date. 5 With regard to Landfill Services, Ms. Schurhammer said they expect to bring in 280,730 tons of refuse, with 81,300 coming from residential and loose trash collections, 78,600 tons from commercial collections, 32,250 tons attributable to their Contract customer and 88,580 tons coming from other sources. She said the Landfill Fund revenue, totaling $9,152,847, comes from four main sources: Landfill Revenue totaling $6,501,407; Woodwaste totaling $8,324; Recyclable Sales totaling $1,632,541, and Residential Revenue totaling $1,010,574. She explained the $8,324,920 in Landfill Fund Costs include operating costs only and are comprised of: $3,695,920 in Landfill costs; $337,000 in Gas Management, $1,077,000 for Inspections and Recycling Education; $409,000 in woodwaste processing, and $2,806,000 for the materials recycling facility. She noted the Inspections and Recycling Education costs include a $500,000 debt repayment for recycling containers distributed to residents when the recycling program began. Mayor Scruggs asked why the debt repayment was not separated out, explaining it would make more sense to state the Inspections and Recycling Education Program costs $577,000. Councilmember Clark pointed out there are deficits in both the Woodwaste and MURF programs. Ms. Schurhammer agreed. Councilmember Lieberman asked if the Woodwaste Program could be eliminated. Mr. Reedy stated they plan to discuss that option with Council next week. Councilmember Clark noted most of the woodwaste material is used by the city because it is not of a quality that could be sold commercially. Mr. Reedy agreed, explaining it is used predominately on the slopes of the landfill. Councilmember Clark asked what it would cost to replace those materials if the city no longer offered the Woodwaste Program. Mayor Scruggs asked if there are employees designated solely to woodwaste production. Ms. Schurhammer responded yes, explaining, however, three of the four FTE positions assigned to the Woodwaste Program are vacant. She said a contract provider currently does the work that would be done by the three unfilled FTE positions. Mr. Reedy suggested the Woodwaste Program has, perhaps, run its course, stating they need to look at the cost of providing the service in comparison to the revenue it generates to determine if the city should continue to offer the service. Councilmember Martinez asked if the city contracts for the grinder itself. Mr. Reedy responded no, stating, however, the city contracts for the operation and maintenance of the grinder. Ms. Schurhammer continued her presentation, stating Landfill Fund costs are comprised of: $2.5 million for Staffing; $2.8 million in Lease Debt and Shop Charges; $3 million for Internal Charges, Contract Services, Insurance, Rentals and Supplies. Councilmember Clark asked if the MURF charges are in addition to the ones previously discussed. Ms. Schurhammer responded no, noting the $1.2 million lease debt is spread out over seven years and 15 years. Councilmember Clark asked how long has the facility been in operation. Ms. Schurhammer said the facility was fully implemented in December 2000. In conclusion, Ms. Schurhammer reported Sanitation revenues do not cover estimated expenses for the current year and Landfill revenues do not cover all costs currently 6 included in the Landfill Fund. Ms. Aguilar explained staff will return to Council on May 6 and provide options for dealing with the funding shortage. Mayor Scruggs said Council has had discussions in the past as to who should bear the cost of closing the landfill. She asked if any steps have been taken to equalize the burden of closing the landfill and beautifying the land among existing residents and those that will move to the city in the future. Ms. Aguilar stated the only post-closure cost-per-ton included for current ratepayers is for the south cell which is expected to close around 2015. She stated the north cell cost component is not included, therefore future ratepayers will pay that cell's closure costs. Mr. Reedy explained they estimate the tonnage each resident generates and charge them according to that estimate. Ms. Aguilar noted the Landfill Development Plan reduced the rate from $3.25 to $2.15 per ton, per month. Ms. Schurhammer pointed out closure of the north cell will cost considerably more than the south cell because it will have to be lined. Vice Mayor Eggleston asked if money is set aside in a separate fund for closures. Mr. Reedy said not at this time. Vice Mayor Eggleston pointed out the cost to close the landfill could increase, depending on the EPA. Mr. Reedy agreed, stating they assume the regulations will become more stringent. Councilmember Lieberman asked if the city had a contingency fund for landfill closures at one time. Mr. Reedy responded no. Mr. Mike Hoyt said a certain amount of the Landfill Fund is set aside by ordinance for closure and other capital costs. Councilmember Lieberman asked when staff anticipates lining the north cell. Mr. Hoyt said they will start looking at that approximately five years before the south cell closes. Councilmember Lieberman asked when will the city reach the landfill's capacity. Mr. Reedy stated in approximately 46 years. In response to Councilmember Frate's question, Mr. Hoyt stated the south cell is approximately 140 acres in size and the north cell is about 120 acres. Councilmember Frate asked how soon after closure can the land be used for other purposes. Mr. Reedy stated the master plan shows the land as open space and used for recreational purposes. He explained the land will experience changes in grade level over time, therefore, it will not be appropriate for industrial or commercial uses. In response to an earlier question, Ms. Aguilar said the Fund's total balance to date is $18,409,000, including $2 million set aside for landfill closures. She noted there are no restrictions on any of the funds. She explained the funds are used for ongoing operations and outstanding debt. Mr. Reedy stated whatever additional money is in the fund could be use for expansion to the north cell, noting excavation of the north cell will have to begin before the south cell closes in order to have dirt available to close the south cell. Mayor Scruggs clarified that current ratepayers are paying for the north cell, just not closure of the north cell. Ms. Aguilar agreed. Councilmember Clark asked if closure costs include redevelopment of the site. Mr. Reedy said the costs include returning the land to an acceptable level, but do not include developing the land for recreational uses. Councilmember Clark expressed her opinion redevelopment of the site should come out of the same fund. Mr. Reedy disagreed, stating the reality is that customers are paying for landfill service, not for future development of the site. Ms. Schurhammer stated they presented the new Landfill Development Plan in 2001, in 7 which conceptual ideas for final use of a landfill were discussed. She said, at that time, however, it was much too early to make any final decisions. Councilmember Martinez asked if the city decided against purchasing the 10 acre property near Foothills Park because it was previously used as a landfill. Mr. Reedy explained it is never a good idea to purchase someone else's unauthorized landfill because it creates a significant liability for the city. He said the city would be required to bring the land into compliance with federal law. He said, conversely, the city knows what has been put into its landfill and that federal regulations were followed. Councilmember Martinez asked if the property could have been developed as a parking lot, regardless of the previous landfill's contents. Mr. Reedy said, while the property could have been used for several purposes, the question was whether the city was willing to accept the liability that would come with owning the property. Mr. Flaaen advised Council not to discuss the status of the property referenced by Councilmember Martinez because the item was not posted. Councilmember Lieberman asked how much does the Contingency Fund grow annually. Mr. Reedy said the answer to that question will depend on the decision Council makes next week. Councilmember Lieberman asked if the city had to pay to ensure the landfill on Northern Avenue in Peoria was safe. Mr. Reedy stated the city has used a number of different properties for landfill space over the last 60 years. The meeting recessed for a short break. PUBLIC WORKS GROUP Public Works Administration CITY STAFF PRESENTING THIS ITEM: Ken Reedy, Deputy City Manager, and Pilar Aguilar, Acting Budget Director Mr. Ken Reedy stated the Public Works Group includes the Administration, Utilities, Field Operations and Environmental Resources Departments. Administration Mr. Reedy reported a base budget of $172,173, no carryover and no supplemental requests. Utilities Mr. Reedy stated the base budget for the Utilities Department totals $27,153,131, with $230,000 in carryover and no supplemental requests. He explained the two carryover items were a $150,000 request for RSPS Trash Removal and an $80,000 request for a WARF Odor Control Cover. Field Operations Mr. Reedy reported a base budget of $39,321,778, made up from a variety of sources, including $6.5 million from the General Fund; $7.2 million from the Streets Fund; $5.1 million from the General Services Fund; $50,000 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund; $8.3 million from the Landfill fund, and $12 million from the Sanitation Fund. He said 8 the Field Operations Department identified a budget reduction of $327,926, has no carryover requests and $1.5 million in supplemental requests. He explained the budget reduction will be achieved through a reduction in professional development for Field Operations Administration; a reduction in Street Maintenance pavement management and right-of-way maintenance funds, and thermostat adjustments in city buildings. Mayor Scruggs expressed concern about the five mile per year reduction in pavement overlays. Mr. Reedy stated those five miles will continue to deteriorate until such time as the city can do the overlay. He said, therefore, they will have to shift their priorities to ensure those miles are covered in the future. Mayor Scruggs asked what analysis has been done to determine the impact reductions in street overlays will have on the amount of repaving the city has to do in the future. Mr. Reedy suggested they bring the item back to Council at a workshop for a more in-depth discussion. He agreed every decision effects both current and future costs. He said, while they can forego the cost this year, it is important that the money be returned to the fund as soon as possible to allow overlays to be done before streets begin to fail. Mayor Scruggs questioned whether there will be an opportunity to add money back into the fund later, pointing out more streets are added every year. She expressed concern that the problem could grow exponentially and get out of control. She asked to have this issue added to the list of items to be brought back to Council for further discussion. Councilmember Martinez agreed the issue has to be addressed, noting he often receives calls regarding the condition of streets. Mr. Reedy explained street surfaces have to be rejuvenated to protect them from moisture and to prevent them from breaking down to the point where they can no longer be restored through a simple overlay. He said the solution that can be used varies depending on the street's condition and location. Councilmember Clark agreed with Mayor Scruggs, stating she will not support staff's recommendation. Councilmember Lieberman asked how many miles of arterial streets does the city have. Mr. Jim Book, Transportation Director stated approximately 92 miles. Councilmember Lieberman pointed out the proposed reduction would mean arterial streets would have to go 10 years before they could be overlayed. Vice Mayor Eggleston stated he agrees with the Mayor that the item should be brought back for further consideration. Mayor Scruggs pointed out the fund has already been cut by $600,000 since 2001. She expressed her opinion it is a safety and quality of life issue. Mayor Scruggs asked what the use of personal fans and heaters is estimated to cost the city, stating a restriction on their use seems excessive. Mr. Reedy said, while he is not concerned about fans, he is concerned about fire and energy issues associated with heaters. Mayor Scruggs said so employees can use fans. Mr. Reedy said yes. Councilmember Frate asked if potholes and cracks will continue to be addressed. Mr. Reedy said they will continue to try to meet the current level of service with regard to repair requirements. Mr. Reedy updated the Council on national fuel cost projections. He said the city has about 46,000 gallons of storage for unleaded and another 46,000 gallons of storage for diesel fuel, allowing the city to purchase approximately 10,000 gallons at a time. He 9 stated the city utilizes a number of vendors to obtain the best possible price. He said they anticipate paying $1.30 per gallon in the coming year, noting prices have already started going down. He stated, however, it is possible that an additional $250,000 will be needed to augment next year's appropriation. He said, rather than setting aside $250,000 now, a mid-year transfer will be made out of the Contingency Fund. Mayor Scruggs pointed out some departments used fuel savings as a way to balance their budgets. Mr. Reedy clarified the Fire and Police Departments recommended operation changes that are expected to result in fuel savings. Mayor Scruggs did not recall hearing about the operational changes implemented by the Fire Department. She said a better explanation of the efficiency measures being put into place to offset proposed reductions would have made the reductions appear less like a potential harm and could have made a difference in Council's conclusions. Ms. Aguilar explained a lot of the budget cuts were proposed prior to the rise in fuel prices. She said, since that time, departments have gone back and identified efficiency measures that can be taken to offset the proposed reductions. Mayor Scruggs explained that, without knowing that measures are being taken to improve efficiency, Council is left feeling the budget is being balanced through questionable reductions. She asked staff to be sure future presentations explain the steps departments will take to offset proposed reductions. Ms. Aguilar stated, prior to the balancing meeting, Council will be given a list of all the changes made and efficiencies identified as a result of the previous budget hearings. Chief Mark Burdick noted shop and fuel costs went down over the last quarter, despite an increase in fuel costs. He said the department did a very comprehensive analysis and identified areas where better efficiency could be achieved. Councilmember Martinez asked about the zero funding for Field Operations equipment replacement. Mr. Reedy said their goal is to extend the life of all computers and vehicles one more year. He acknowledged accidents or other unforeseen events could require some level of replacement. Ms. Aguilar pointed out the appropriation will be adjusted to add emergency vehicle replacements. Councilmember Martinez asked about the large reduction to Operating Capital. Ms. Aguilar explained a large portion of Operating Capital typically comes out of the Vehicle Replacement Fund. In response to Councilmember Lieberman's question, Ms. Aguilar explained they deferred all payments into the Vehicle Replacement Fund this year and next year. She said, however, they will continue to replace emergency vehicles next year. She said Enterprise Funds will continue to pay into the Vehicle Replacement Fund if they have vehicles in the fund. Mr. Reedy continued his presentation stating the General Fund supplemental items include a $90,000 appropriation request for professional and contractual services; a $271,000 appropriation request for vehicle supplies and maintenance; a $272,750 request for utility costs for new facilities, and a $77,036 ongoing and $68,000 one-time request for a Building Maintenance Worker. He said Landfill Fund supplemental items include a $30,000 request for Recycling Division advertising and a $27,500 request for Recycling Division compliance activity. In response to Mayor Scruggs' question, Ms. Aguilar offered to provide details about the supplemental requests so Council can make a decision on whether or not to fund them at next week's meeting. She said, conversely, they can defer reviewing the supplemental requests until next week's presentation. Mayor Scruggs asked staff to defer the item until next week's presentation. 10 Environmental Resources Mr. Reedy reported a base budget of $1,662,852, with $45,900 coming from the General Fund and $1,616,952 in Water/Sewer Fees. He said the budget reduction recommendation totals $1,463 and would reduce the number of employees that receive annual environmental training. He stated no carryover or supplemental requests were identified. Councilmember Martinez asked if responses to meth-labs falls under HazMat Incident Response. Mr. Reedy said meth-labs are in the Police Department's budget. Vice Mayor Eggleston asked about the Water Quality Services. Mr. Reedy explained the water quality laboratory was previously transferred from the Utility Department to Environmental Resources to address conflict of interest concerns. He said they conduct approximately 11,000 tests per year to ensure the city's water supply is safe. He noted water conservation has also recently been added to Environmental Resources. He said the water quality laboratory employees total 11 technicians and chemists. He noted the funds for water quality still come from the total Enterprise Fund. Councilmember Lieberman asked if a lot of the training is mandated by federal regulations. Mr. Reedy stated they do a lot of cross training with other departments to ensure individuals know how to comply with federal requirements. Mr. Doug Kukino, Environmental Resources Director said, while some of the training is legally required, there are no requirements for annual training. He stated they take an aggressive approach to training employees that deal with environmental issues or hazardous material spills. Ms. Aguilar reviewed the budget workshop schedule, stating the total compensation package and solid waste assessment will be reviewed on May 6. She said staff will wrap up all issues and review revenue options and the final balancing at the May 13 meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m. 11