DRAFT
C ITY OF S ALINAS
Budget Message
• New Budget efforts
o Alisal Vibrancy Plan
o Department Efforts (Hebbron Family Center, General Plan, Infrastructure projects) • Budget is Guided by
o 2022-2025 Strategic Plan
o Community and neighborhood service
o Community Input & Engagement
• The Salinas Plan
o Long-term sustainability initiatives
2 Community Meetings
Budget Related
December 2021 – Online budget survey released
February 8 – February 22, 2022 – Community budget meetings ▪February 8, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Community Budget Meeting #1 (Zoom) ▪February 17, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Community Budget Meeting #2 (Zoom) ▪February 22, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Recap of Community Budget Meetings (Zoom)
February 17, 2022 – Online survey results available
May 3, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Community Budget Meetings (Bread Box) 3 City Council Strategic Plan 2022-2025
• Economic Development
o Sustain, encourage, and develop a diverse and thriving economy that benefits all Salinas residents and businesses and that contributes to the community’s economic health. • Housing & Affordable Housing
o Pursue housing options for residents of all income levels, including the unsheltered, that is safe and secure.
• Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability
o Invest in and maintain green infrastructure that creates a vibrant City and generates community pride and improves climate resiliency.
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• Public Safety
o Continue to improve community safety by engaging residents and using a broad range of proactive approaches that emphasize community connection and prevention programs. • Youth and Seniors
o Provide opportunities for healthy development and social connections through recreational facilities, programs and activities.
• Effective and Culturally Responsive Government
o Provide effective and culturally-responsive government programs and services in a professional, customer-oriented manner that ensures equitable solutions to community challenges.
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City-Wide
FY 2022-23 Preliminary Budget
$232,409,858
General Fund and Measures E & G
FY 2022-23 Preliminary Revenue - $162,546,900
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General Fund and Measures E & G
FY 2022-23 Preliminary Expenditure Budget - $134,140,735 Salaries and Wages,
$55,152,070.00 , 49%
Retirement, $24,740,121.00 ,
22%
Health Insurance,
$12,870,510.00 ,
12% Workers
Compensation,
$5,486,270.00 ,
5%
Overtime,
$5,814,650.00 ,
5%
Temporary Pay,
$1,834,054.00 , 2%
Vacancy Factor,
$(2,777,972.00), -2%
Other Benefits,
$3,303,925.00 , 3%
General Fund and Measures E & G
FY 2022-23 Preliminary Expenditure Budget $134,140,735
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$57,563,504 ,
43%
Fire,
$28,241,826 ,
21%
Public Works,
$12,238,560 , 9%
Library & Comm
Serv,
$13,016,280 ,
10%
Non-Departmental,
$6,272,310 , 5%
Community
Development,
$6,236,869 , 5%
Finance,
$5,472,480 , 4%
Admin,
$2,027,723 , 1%
Human
Resources,
$1,700,508 , 1%
City Atty,
$1,053,224 , 1%
City Council budget is less than 1% of total budget, therefore it is not labeled on chart.
General Fund and Measures E & G Exp. Budget by Dept.
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Cumulative Capital Improvement Projects
by District FY 2017-2028
Council District Total Budget %
District 1 - Carla Viviana Gonzalez $ 44,230,829 18%
District 2 - Tony Barrera $ 58,561,061 23%
District 3 - Steve McShane $ 36,112,574 14%
District 4 - Orlando Osornio $ 43,226,976 17%
District 5 - Christie Cromeenes $ 25,202,806 10%
District 6 - Anthony Rocha $ 43,424,681
17%
$ 250,758,926
Capital Improvement Projects
FY 23-28 By Department - $209,259,934
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$38,948,910 , 19%
Police, $9,306,480 ,
5%
Fire, $11,031,760 , 5%
Public Works, $147,275,284 ,
70%
Recreation,
$2,522,500 , 1% Library, $175,000 ,
0%
Administration
• November 8, 2022 Municipal Election - $500,000
o Anticipated increase in election cost due to COVID
o Shared Cost with County, Cities, Special Districts, Boards • Historical Preservation of City Archives - $100,000
o Additional State Grant Funding Opportunities
• Community Engagement and Communication - $75,000
o Decrease from previous years allocation of $125,000 for consultant services o Public engagement tools, software, print, media, marketing, etc. • Addition of 2 FTE
o Confidential Office Technician
o Management Analyst
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Alisal Vibrancy Plan (A VP) Implementation 2019 to Present Housing & Other
$8,203,000+
Housing
Navigator &
ERAP
VISTA Program
Alisal Zone
Changes
Youth, Recreation,
Art & Enrichment
$19,415,000+
Hebbron
Cesar Chavez
Closter
Natividad Parks
Alisal Mural
Project & Art
Classes
Partners for
Peace, Girl
Scouts, Girls Inc.
Economic
Development
$1,200,000+
Business
Navigator/Small
Business Support
El Pájaro CDC
Microloan
Program for
COVID‐19
Transportation &
Infrastructure
$13,803,000+
Laurel Sidewalk
Extension &
Sidewalk Repair
Traffic Light,
Traffic Calming &
Resurfacing
Bardin Safe
Routes to Schools
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Major Budget Changes
Two new positions
Advanced Planning – Sr Planner
Housing Production – Sr Comm Dev Analyst
Share Center Operations
Contract Services for large development projects
Organizational Change
Economic Development Division to move to CDD
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Community Development
Economic Development
Alisal Vibrancy Plan Implementation
Several large development projects
Tourism Support
Housing/Affordable Housing
East Area Specific Plan
Affordable Multi-family Housing (Laurel Street)
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability
Preparation of City’s first Climate Action Plan
Public Safety
Improved Code Enforcement outcomes to address
quality of life and health issues
Implementation of Encampment Resolution Grant
Effective and Culturally Responsible Government
General Plan Update
Permit Center technology improvements
(Project/DOX/OAS)
Identify Potential Uses of City-Owned Properties
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Fire Department
19 Budget Changes
• Acquire two new fire apparatus.
• Funding for training facility repairs and
improvements.
• Compliance with mandates (EMS,
training, hazardous materials, etc.)
• Acquire secondary breathing air
support equipment.
Fire Department
20 Goals for FY 2022-23
• 2 firefighter recruit academies (May 2022 & winter
2023).
• Recruitment of local diversity & employee
retention.
• Training agreement with Mission Trails R.O.P.
• Fire station facilities improvements and repairs.
• Update Standards of Cover and Community Risk
Assessment.
• Paramedic training for 4 existing staff (grants and
internal funds).
Fire Department
21 Budget Changes
• Adjustment to overtime budget
based upon actual historical data.
• 3 additional firefighter positions to
appropriately staff 1 ladder truck.
• Transfer of expenses from CIP’s and
Measures G/E to General Fund.
• Adjustments for increases in
operational costs (fuel, vehicles,
equipment, repairs, contract
services, etc.)
2006 2021
Population 148,350* 163,542
Suppression Employees
*Total Department
Employees
87 96
89 98
Calls for Service 10,741 16,113
Average Fire Response Time
4 minutes
11 seconds
6 minutes
26 seconds
Most Active Month October October
Most Active Day Friday Friday
Most Active Hour 3:00 PM 5:00 PM
Training Hours Over 32,000 Over 19,725
* 2006‐07 /2007‐08 City of Salinas Budget, page 3
Human Resources Department
Strategic Goal: Effective and Culturally Responsive Government Core Functions FY 21-22 Accomplishments
22 95 Recruitments/30 Trainings
19 Job Description Reviews
99 New Hire Intake
Online performance evaluation
Peer Support Train/Blue Zones
In Progress
• Personnel Recruitment/Training
• Classification and Compensation
• Hiring and Employee Onboarding
• Employee Performance Evaluation
• Employee Benefits – Wellness
• Labor Relations
Human Resources Department
Strategic Council Goal: Effective and Culturally Responsive Government Changes Since 2019 New Employee Orientation April 2022
23 • Live Scan - Employee Intake -
Position Control - Public Safety
Payroll - Protected Leave -
Increased Recruitment and New
Hires and Benefits Administration
• FY 22-23 Request – 1 Human
Resources Analyst I
Park Maintenance
48 Parks (246.8 Acres - Core Parks)
FY 21-22 Budget
• 12 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
• Level of Service 20.6 acres per FTE
FY 22-23 Proposed Budget
14 FTE
• Level of Service 17.6 acres per FTE
• 2 New vehicles
• Master Plan- $40 Mil in Park Needs
FY 2022-23 Budget
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Neighborhood & Volunteer Services
FY 21-22 Budget
• 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
FY 22-23 Proposed Budget
3 FTE
o 1 FTE per 2 Council Districts
• Council Community Meetings and Clean-Ups
• Neighborhood Beautification Grants
• Volunteer Program
• Youth & Government Institute, Youth Leadership
Academy, Community Leadership Academy
• Special Events and Neighbor hood Educational Series
FY 2022-23 Budget
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Prevention & Intervention Funding
FY 22-23 Budget Proposal
• $300,000
o 10 grants of $30,000
o Must be Salinas area Non-Profit
• Education & outreach Committee Recommendation
• Leverage/support existing organizations
• School facilities possible location for delivery of
programs
• Programs: peer to peer mentoring, violence prevention efforts, parenting programs, culturally relevant programs, etc.
• Next Steps
o Draft and release a Request for Proposals
o Identify and select a rating and ranking committee
o Execute agreements and make funds available by Fall 2022 FY 2022-23 Budget 26
Library and Community Services Department
Police Department Highlights for FY 2022-23
• Focus on Civilian Positions
Police Services Administrator, Criminalist, Crime Analyst, Multi-Service Officers, Community Service Aides & Victim Advocate
• Align Divisions/Functions by Fund Source
Measure E: Community Service Officers, Multi-Service Officers, Property and Evidence, Criminalist, and Special Operations (Community Relations) Measure G: Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF), Traffic Unit, Records Unit, and Personnel &Training Unit
• Focus on 2022-2025 Strategic Plan
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Personnel Costs
$49,311,704
86%
Supplies &
Services
$8,251,800
14%
FY 2022-23 Budget
Police Department Operating Budget
General Fund and Measure E & G
Fiscal Year City Budget %
2022-23 42.9%
2021-22 43.5%
2020-21 45.1%
2019-20 44.3%
2018-19 45.2%
History of the Police Budget
Public Works Department
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Operating Budget
General Funds - $12,238,560
Enterprise Fund
Airport $ 1,756,600
Sanitary Sewer $ 4,382,077
Storm Drain $ 2,680,346
Industrial Waste $ 2,281,553
Public Works Department
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CIP Projects
• Signing and Striping improvements
• Laurel Drive Median Improvements
• Annual Pavement and Sidewalk Maintenance
• US 101 at Airport Interchange Study
• Bicycle Lane Installations
• Street Pavement Maintenance
CIP Projects Dependent on Grants
• Alisal Airport Multi-Use Trail
• Boronda Road Congestion Relief
Proposed Outside Agency Contributions
• National Steinbeck Center - $25,000 (existing)
• Hartnell Partnership - $60,000 (May 24 Consideration) • Community Human Services JPA - $30,000 (new)
• Sanborn Ranch House Wi-Fi - $18,000 (new)
• Heritage Center Park Security - $25,000 (new)
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Available Fund Balance
Approximately $10 million in Potential Projects:
1. Industrial Wastewater Treat ment Facility - $1.925 million
2. Police Solar and Community E-vehicle Charging Stations - $1.5 million
3. Rossi Street Extension to Boronda Road
4. Traffic Calming Projects - $1 million
5. CARR LAKE Park
6. Future Growth Area - Fire Station #7 Land Acquisition
7. Police Building Development Project (222 Lincoln Ave) 32 Questions?
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