PIEDMONT CITY COUNCIL
Special Budget Work Session Minutes for Monday, April 29, 2024 A Special Budget Work Session of the Piedmont City Council was held April 29, 2024, 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 April 25, 2024.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Cavenaugh called the session to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Jennifer Cavenaugh, Vice Mayor Betsy Smegal Andersen and Councilmembers Jennifer Long, Conna McCarthy, and Tom Ramsey.
Staff: City Administrator Rosanna Bayon Moore, City Clerk Anna Brown, Police Chief Jeremy Bowers, Fire Chief David Brannigan, Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales, Acting Planning & Building Director Pierce Macdonald, Recreation Director Chelle Putzer, Finance Director Michael Szczech, Communication Program Manager Echa Schneider, and Sustainability Program Manager Deniz Ergun
BUDGET OVERVIEW City Administrator Rosanna Bayon Moore gave an overview of the budget process thus far. She reviewed the overarching goals developed by the ad hoc subcommittee and requested input. The goals are meant to guide priorities, policies, and operations and include Financial Sustainability, Community Wellness & Inclusion, City Infrastructure, Effective Government, and Environmental Stewardship.
Finance Director Mike Szczech reviewed key changes in the proposed budget since the first study session, on April 15, including property tax adjustments and increased insurance premiums. Additional staff adjustments resulted in a net positive of $43,000.00.
City Administrator Bayon Moore reviewed the list of Five-Year Capital Improvement Program major projects, some of which may come before Council in the next fiscal year. Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales provided additional detail on the following projects: Community Pool and Recreation Waterproofing, Dispatch Center Relocation, Dearing Project, Linda Beach Playground, Access Control Improvement, Public Safety Building, and Sharon Avenue Stormwater Improvements. Staff responded to Council questions regarding the projects.
Public Testimony was given by Andy Madeira.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Cavenaugh adjourned the special work session at 8:49 p.m.