_____________________________________________________________________________________ Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
February 22. 21 Budget Meeting
MINUTES
BUDGET AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Budget Meeting - Wednesday, February 23, 2022
2:00 PM
As allowed per Assembly Bill (AB361), this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference
AGENDA ITEM 1, CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Carbone called the meeting to order at 2:06 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM 2, ROLL CALL
Members Present: Committee Member Kim Cruz
Committee Chair Mary Ann Carbone
Staff Present: Acting City Manager Vibeke Norgaard
City Clerk Connie Horca
Finance Specialist Devon Lazzarino
AGENDA ITEM 3, COMMUNICATIONS
2:07 P.M. Chair Carbone opened the floor for public comment and seeing none, closed the floor to public comment.
AGENDA ITEM 4, ORDER OF BUSINESS
4a. Approval of December 2, 2022 Budget/Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
There was no discussion regarding the December 2, 2022
Budget/Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes.
Motion to approve the December 2, 2022 Budget/Personnel Committee meeting minutes was made by Committee Member Cruz, seconded by Committee Member Carbone. There was consensus of the Committee to approve the minutes.
4b. Consideration and Discussion of Amendment #1 to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
Finance Specialist Devon Lazzarino reported that the increase in revenues for the fiscal year budget amendment #1 of $839, 372 reflected HdL’s _____________________________________________________________________________________ Budget and Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
February 22. 21 Budget Meeting
analysis for increased sales and transaction taxes, the addition of capital outlay projects to include the purchase of 2 police vehicles, purchase of a new street sweeper, and other items on the CIP list. The increase in expenses for the budget amendment totaled $838,958 for an extra police vehicle, street sweeper rehabilitation, hiring of a new police officer to replace a retired officer position, and various city projects.
Committee Member Cruz received clarification regarding the new police hire, and approval for the purchase of the second police vehicle.
Acting City Manager Norgaard explained the details of the recent street sweeper purchase that was bought at an auction, the cost to refurbish it due to mechanical issues, and the pending sale of the current street sweeper. The budget amendment reflects the additional cost for repairs.
Chair Carbone stressed the importance of ensuring that items procured should be operable and in good condition.
In response to Committee Member Cruz’s inquiry regarding the proposed bike patrol, Acting City Manager Norgaard reported that no action was taken.
Acting City Manager Norgaard mentioned that expenses for the we.mural festival would be allocated between two fiscal years to include a $25,000 for fiscal year 21-22, and $50,000 for the proposed fiscal year 22-23 budget. A contract will be going to the City Council at their next meeting for consideration and approval.
Ms. Lazzarino indicated that all changes to amendment #1 of the fiscal year 21-22 budget is highlighted in bold.
Committee Member Cruz questioned whether staff is adhering to the reduction of overtime in the police department, and that it is something to constantly be aware of. Chair Carbone noted that the public safety department reflects $3.4 million on the city’s budget, and inquired about city contracts.
Motion to approve Amendment #1 to the Fiscal Year 21-22 budget and to bring to the Council for consideration was made by Committee Member Cruz, seconded by Committee Member Carbone. There was consensus of the Budget/Personnel Committee to approve the motion.
AGENDA ITEM 5, ADJOURNMENT
Chair Carbone adjourned the meeting at 2:28 p.m. to the next Budget/Personnel Committee meeting to be announced.
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Connie Horca, Committee Secretary