PIEDMONT CITY COUNCIL
Special Budget Work Session Minutes for Saturday, May 21, 2022 A Special Budget Work Session of the Piedmont City Council was held May 21, 2022, in the Police Emergency Operations Center at 403 Highland Avenue. In accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) the agenda for this meeting was posted for public inspection on May 19, 2022.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor King called the session to order at 9:04 a.m.
ROLL CALL Council: Mayor Teddy Gray King, Vice Mayor Jennifer Cavenaugh, and Councilmembers Betsy Smegal Andersen, Jennifer Long, and Conna McCarthy.
Administration: City Administrator Sara Lillevand and Assistant City Administrator / City Clerk John Tulloch
Fire: Fire Chief David Brannigan
Finance: Finance Director Michael Szczech
Planning & Building: Planning & Building Director Kevin Jackson Police: Police Chief Jeremy Bowers
Public Works: Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales
Recreation: Recreation Director Chelle Putzer
BUDGET OVERVIEW City Administrator Sara Lillevand gave an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget for the City of Piedmont. She noted the City’s focus on the delivery of basic services and core programs, careful and conservative budgeting, and mitigation of rising pension and retiree medical costs.
Ms. Lillevand discussed the generosity of Piedmonters in supporting the City, especially in approving the issuance of bonds for the replacement of the Piedmont Community Pool. However, she noted the City’s ongoing inability to adequately invest in aging infrastructure. She reminded the Council that many City facilities, including streets and sidewalks, need substantial improvement, due to age, accessibility, and safety concerns.
Finance Director Mike Szczech gave a detailed presentation on the proposed budget. He gave an overview of the General Fund, other funds, fees & charges, as well as projections related to the Facilities Maintenance Fund, Pension Fund, and OPEB Fund. He also discussed the Municipal Services Special Tax, Special Municipal Sewer Tax, and the Real Property Transfer Tax.
BUDGET REVIEW Staff reviewed the proposed budget for each department and answered Council questions regarding the proposals.
There was no Public Testimony on this item.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor King adjourned the special work session at 3:02 p.m.