2019-03-11 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE , BUDGET & TECHNOLOGY (2)

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assist officers to investigate accidents and prepare administrative reports to alleviate officers from focusing on other cases. Council Committee Member Penaloza pointed out that the Santa Ana Police Department needs a Social Media Specialist, someone that will make the department look more humanizing and be able to give a positive outlook to the community. Steven Pham presented the need to add new staff in Human Resources Department. There are ten vacancies (budgeted and non -budgeted) as a result of the recession over the years. PUBLIC COMMENT - Mr. Chris Schmidt spoke in opposition of Police Department receiving additional funds to hire new officers when other departments are getting less or none. He stated that Code Enforcement is shorthanded, as well as Public Works, and Parks, Recreation and Community Services and parking staff. Mr. Schmidt doesn't understand how there's no budget but the Police Department positions are being filled. He hopes that someone questions the hiring process. Mr. Schmidt mentioned that it is not fair to the residents of Santa Ana that one department gets $1 million every year to hire new people, but other departments don't get any money. Mr. Schmidt suggested reviewing the proposed vacancies and seeing if 51 positions are really needed. Council Committee Member Penaloza feels comfortable moving forward with the three positions that the Human Resources Department is requesting but hold on to the other positions until for further discussion or wait until the new budget cycle. 4. Discuss the Appropriation Adjustments Recommended with the Mid -Year Budget Update (Strategic Plan No. 4,11 (Kathryn Downs, FMSA) (Continued Item #65B from March 5t" City Council Meeting) Kathryn Downs, Executive Director of Finance and Management Services, stated that this update was directed by City Council to bring to the Committee for further discussion. The purposes of the Mid -Year Update are the revenue update and a request for appropriation adjustments. A summary of the appropriation adjustments that was requested by City Council are related to the General Fund, City Services Fund and Liability Fund and Workers Comp Fund. Council Committee member Penaloza recommended the $75,000 to move forward with the 150 -year anniversary as it is approaching soon. Steven Mendoza, Acting City Manager clarified that City Council approved $75,000 for through July 1St and then staff will request an additional $75,000 in next year's budget. He explained that the Mid -Year Budget adjustment is for when staff might have changes and adjustments are necessary. Council Committee Chair Solorio recommends to City Council $75,000 for the 150 -year anniversary, a PRCS Park Inspector and 1 Human Resources Analyst. Council Committee Chair Solorio also requested to bring an updated Revenue and Expenses projection to City Council in April 2"d March 11, 2019 1Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes