DRAFT MINUTES
SALINAS CITY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
2:00 P.M.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kimbley Craig and Councilmember Orlando Osornio.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Steve Carrigan, Assistant City Manager Jim Pia, Director of Finance Mark Roberts, Human Resources Director Marina Horta-Gallegos, and Finance Management Analyst Abe Pedroza.
Mayor Kimbley Craig called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Steven Ish distributed a map to committee members and staff detailing the location of six sidewalk repair sites located throughout the City, requesting specifics on project costs.
2. MINUTES
The minutes of the October 4, 2022 meeting were approved by motion of Committee Member Osornio, second by Committee Member Craig.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. FY 24 Budget Process Calendar
Director of Finance Mark Roberts presented the timeline for the fiscal year 2024 budget development cycle. Ten key dates were identified over the course of the next six months. Staff plans on introducing the CIP and Operating Budgets to City Council at study sessions on May 2 and May 23, 2023, respectively. The goal is to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 CIP and Operating budgets on June 13, 202 3. Councilmember Orlando Osornio requested specifics regarding translation services and supported the decision to ho ld two of the four community meetings in Spanish, with two in English. Mayor Kimbley Craig requested clarification on proper posting procedures for the community budget meetings, given the presence of c ouncilmembers. Mayor Craig, citing A B-361, further requested clarification on virtual meetings and compliance related issues as they relate to the Brown Act.
B. Amendment No. 1 of Agreement Regarding Animal Control Services and Establishment of Joint Exercise Powers Agreement
Assistant City Manager Jim Pia delivered the presentation, detailing the 7-year history of the joint animal services project between the City and County. After detailing various challenges, Mr. Pia indicated that the Memorandum Agreement Amendment would extend the current MOA to June 30, 2023 and require the City to pay a total cost of $700K. Ultimately, staff recommended that the Finance Committee recommend Council authorize the amendment agreement as stipulated above, approve a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, and authori ze an appropriation increase of up to $190K from the General Fund for Animal Control Services. After Mayor Kimbley Craig motioned to support staff’s recommendation and Councilmember Orlando Osornio seconded, the motion passed unanimously.
C. Committee Member Reports
None.
4. NEXT MEETING
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:27 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY: ________
Abe Pedroza, Finance Management Analyst