City of Sacramento
Budget and Audit Committee Report
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cityofsacramento.org
File ID: 2025-00089 12/9/2025
Budget and Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2025-00089
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Pass a Motion approving the Budget and Audit Committee meeting minutes dated August 26, 2025 and September 16, 2025.
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-August 26, 2025 Budget and Audit Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes 3-September 16, 2025 Budget and Audit Committee DRAFT Meeting Minutes Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: It is the best practice for the legislative body to approve the minutes for each meeting.
Policy Considerations: Per City of Sacramento Charter § 33, the City Council shall require the City Clerk to keep a permanent public record of its proceedings showing all action considered and taken, motions and records, the text of ordinances and resolutions introduced or adopted and all amendments thereto proposed or adopted, and the vote of each Council Member regarding any matter before the City Council or any committee thereof.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: None.
Sustainability: None.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
File ID: 2025-00089 12/9/2025
Rationale for Recommendation: After each Budget and Audit Committee meeting, the City Clerk composes the DRAFT Minutes noticing the action taken by the legislative body. Those DRAFT Minutes are presented to the Budget and Audit Committee for its approval as a permanent record of the meetings actions.
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): None.
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BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
Roger Dickinson, Chair, District 2
Karina Talamantes, District 3
Caity Maple, District 5
Eric Guerra, District 6
COMMITTEE STAFF
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Leyne Milstein, Interim City Manager
Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor
Matthew Ruyak, Assistant City Attorney
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
11:00 a.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watch the Legislative Body Meeting Online: Live video streams and archives of past meetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments submitted for items on this agenda received prior to the close of the meeting will become part of the official meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments electronically using the eComment feature available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808 7200 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
DRAFT Minutes
Budget and Audit
Committee
City Hall Complex
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
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City of Sacramento
Budget and Audit Committee
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
11:00 AM
All items listed are heard and acted upon by the Budget and Audit Committee unless otherwise noted.
Open Session
Regular meeting called to order by Chair Dickinson at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra, Karina Talamantes, and Chair Dickinson.
Member Absent: Caity Maple.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Chair Dickinson.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Chair Dickinson.
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Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Karina Talamantes, and Chair Dickinson.
Absent: Member Caity Maple.
Members of the public provided public comments.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. Budget and Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
File ID: 2025-00084
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion approving the Budget and Audit Committee meeting minutes dated June 3, 2025.
Contact: Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk, (916) 808-5442, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
2. City Auditor’s Whistleblower Hotline Activity Report for the Period January 2025 through June 2025
File ID: 2025-01478
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion: 1) accepting the City Auditor’s Whistleblower Hotline Activity Report for the Period January 2025 through June 2025; and 2) forwarding to City Council for approval.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
3. City Auditor's Activity Report for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 File ID: 2025-01526
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion: 1) accepting the City Auditor’s Activity Report for the 3rd Quarter of FY2024/25; and 2) forwarding to City Council for approval.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
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Discussion Calendar
4. Councilmember Proposal Request for Committee Consideration - Authorize City Staff to Begin the Process of Creating a Mechanism to Fund Community Infrastructure that Boosts Tourism, Markets North Natomas and Improves Opportunities for Hotels and businesses. The Mechanism Can Include But is Not Limited to the Creation of a North Natomas Tourism & Business Improvement District (NNTBID), a Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) Overlay or the Creation of a Marketing District
File ID: 2025-01278
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Guerra / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Karina Talamantes, and Chair Dickinson.
Absent: Member Caity Maple.
Members of the public provided public comments.
Reviewed and provided direction on the attached councilmember proposal regarding authorizing City Staff to begin the process of creating a mechanism to fund community infrastructure that boosts tourism, markets North Natomas and improves opportunities for hotels and businesses. The mechanism can include but is not limited to the creation of a North Natomas Tourism & Business Improvement District (NNTBID), a Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) overlay or the creation of a marketing district. Passed a Motion directing the appropriate council appointive officer to commence work on the proposal and bring it back to the committee for review and consideration.
Contact: Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, Misty Alfranji, Chief of Staff, (916) 808-7001, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, District 1; Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, David Gull, Chief of Staff, (916) 808-7004, [email protected], Office of Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, District 4
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Committee Comments-Ideas, Questions and Meeting Reports
None.
Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
Members of the public provided public comments.
Adjourned – 11:34 a.m.
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BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
Roger Dickinson, Chair, District 2
Karina Talamantes, District 3
Caity Maple, District 5
Eric Guerra, District 6
COMMITTEE STAFF
Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk
Leyne Milstein, Interim City Manager
Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor
Matthew Ruyak, Assistant City Attorney
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
9:00 a.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Where to Find the Agenda and Staff Reports: The agenda provides a general description and staff recommendation; however, legislative bodies may take action other than what is recommended. Full staff reports are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Watch the Legislative Body Meeting Online: Live video streams and archives of past meetings are available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Submit Written Comments Online: Written comments submitted for items on this agenda received prior to the close of the meeting will become part of the official meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments electronically using the eComment feature available at https://meetings.cityofsacramento.org.
Public Comment Speaker Time Limits: In the interest of facilitating the legislative body’s conduct of the business of the City, members of the public (speakers) who wish to address the legislative body during the meeting will have two minutes per speaker for Consent Calendar Items, Public Hearing Items, Discussion Calendar Items, and Matters not on the Agenda for a maximum total of eight minutes per speaker per meeting. Each speaker shall limit his/her remarks to the specified time allotment.
Notice to Lobbyists: When addressing the legislative body, you must identify yourself as a lobbyist and announce the client/business/organization you are representing.
Assistance: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability-related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 916-808 7200 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
DRAFT Minutes
Budget and Audit
Committee
City Hall Complex
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Published by the Office of the City Clerk
(916) 808-7200
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City of Sacramento
Budget and Audit Committee
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Special Meeting DRAFT Minutes
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
9:00 AM
Open Session
Regular meeting called to order by Chair Dickinson at 9:09 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
Members Present: Eric Guerra, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, and Chair Roger Dickinson.
Land Acknowledgement – Led by Councilmember Maple.
Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilmember Maple.
Consent Calendar
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one Motion.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Maple / Member Talamantes.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, and Chair Roger Dickinson.
A motion passed to adopt the Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated at each item.
1. City Auditor's Activity Report for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 File ID: 2025-01570
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion: 1) accepting the City Auditor’s Activity Report for the 4th Quarter of FY2024/25; and 2) forwarding to City Council for approval.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
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2. City Auditor’s Recommendation Follow-Up Report for the Six-Month Period Ending June 30, 2025
File ID: 2025-01614
Location: Citywide
Action: Passed a Motion: 1) accepting the City Auditor’s Recommendation Follow-Up Report for the Six-Month Period Ending June 30, 2025; and 2) forwarding to City Council for approval.
Contact: Farishta Ahrary, City Auditor, (916) 808-7266, [email protected], Office of the City Auditor
Discussion Calendar
3. Review of Proposed Budget Policies and Processes and Discussion of a Two-Year Budget Process
File ID: 2025-01557
Location: Citywide
Action: Moved/Seconded: Member Talamantes / Member Maple.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, and Chair Roger Dickinson.
1) Reviewed the proposed budget policies and processes; 2) discussed the development of a two-year budget process; and 3) passed a Motion forwarding to the City Council for adoption.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Chair Dickinson / Member Guerra.
Yes: Members Eric Guerra, Caity Maple, Karina Talamantes, and Chair Roger Dickinson.
Passed a Motion to recommending that it would be best practice to make any suggested adjustments to the budget in writing and as early as possible.
Contact: Peter Coletto, Director of Finance, (916) 808-5416, [email protected]; Mirthala Santizo, Budget Manager, (916) 808-5078, [email protected]; Department of Finance
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4. Update to the Recommendations in the 2020 Citywide Innovation and Efficiency Assessment
File ID: 2025-01555
Location: Citywide
Members of the public provided public comments.
Action: Received updated responses to the Citywide Innovation and Efficiency Assessment conducted by Management Partners.
Contact: Peter Coletto, Finance Director, (916) 808-5416, [email protected]; Mirthala Santizo, Budget Manager, (916) 808-5078, [email protected]; Department of Finance
Committee Comments-Ideas, Questions and Meeting Reports
None.
Adjourned – 10:36 a.m.