DRAFT MINUTES
SALINAS CITY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
2:00 P.M.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kimbley Craig, Councilmember Orlando Osornio, and Councilmember Anthony Rocha.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Steve Carrigan, Assistant City Manager Jim Pia, Director of Finance Mark Roberts, Senior Economic Development Manager Andy Myrick, Economic Development Analyst Michael Gomez, Library and Community Services Director Kristan Lundquist, Public Works Director David Jacobs, Assistant Finance Director Mary Lagasca, Accounting Manager Juan Hernandez, Senior Accountant Alma Gonzalez, Finance Management Analyst Danielle Clayton, Management Analyst Ana Ambriz, Management Analyst Tonya Erickson, and Finance Management Analyst Abe Pedroza.
Mayor Kimbley Craig called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
2. MINUTES
The minutes of the April 5, 2022 meeting were unanimously approved by motion of Committee Member Osornio, second by Committee Member Rocha.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
Director of Finance Mark Roberts delivered a presentation on the FY 23 operating and capital budgets. Mr. Roberts detailed the preliminary budget as a comparison to the prior year adopted figures, detailing revenue, expenditure, capital, and transfers. General Funds as a w hole are currently balanced, although the numbers are expected to change over the coming weeks as the budget is finalized. Councilmember Anthony Rocha inquired how new positions were determined and asked for updates on various projects within the CIP budg et. Councilmember Orlando Osornio asked about a large increase in salaries and benefits when compared to the prior year while Mayor Kimbley Craig inquired upon the details of a balanced budget.
B. Basic Financial Statements and Single Audit for FYE 6-30-2021
Director of Finance Mark Roberts introduced the topic, thanking Patricia Kaufman and Jacinto Bernal of McGilloway, Ray, Brown, and Kaufman for their efforts over the years in auditing the City’s financials. Mr. Bernal explained the reports issued, audi t results, required communication, summary of financials, management letter, major programs, and compliance report. Although staffing shortages led to an issue regarding internal controls, the audit produced an unmodified opinion for both the basic financial statements and single audit, the best opinion possible. Councilmember Anthony Rocha inquired about accrued revenues before all three committee members expressed gratitude for the efforts of the firm, who have agreed to mutually part ways with the City.
C. Updating Recommended Projects Identified for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Assistant City Manager Jim Pia gave a brief overview of the topic before Library and Community Services Director Kristan Lundquist and Public Works Director David Jacobs detailed their department’s efforts in allocating ARPA funds amongst districts 1, 5, and 6. Ms. Lundquist provided information regarding playground surfacing, installation, and amenities for 15 parks in the identified districts while Mr. Jacobs discussed sidewalks, street repair, and traffic safety in those same zip codes. Councilmembers Orlando Osornio and Anthony Rocha asked for detail into how funds were allocated amongst the various projects/districts while Mayor Kimbley Craig suggested staff explore additional opportunities to leverage manpower.
D. Identifying Prevention and Intervention Partnership Programs and Funding a Pilot Prevention & Wellness Project
Tabled for a future agenda due to time constraints. Councilmember Anthony Rocha requested that the item appear before the Finance Committee prior to City Council.
E. Salinas Plan “Refresh”
Tabled for a future agenda due to time constraints.
F. Salinas Plan Recommendation MC03 – Sherwood Hall
Tabled for a future agenda due to time constraints.
G. Committee Member Reports
None.
4. NEXT MEETING
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY: ________
Abe Pedroza, Finance Management Analyst