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There were no other speakers and the Hearing closed <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, proposed equitable treatment for all commissioners <br />including pay for Youth Commissioners; opined that attrition not clear in the <br />audit report; approve specific numbers; 5-10 year projections be included on <br />pension and other long term liabilities; mid -year budget review; suggest that <br />compensation for youth commission members stipend be the same for equity <br />purposes; strategic plan aligned with the budget —list of funded projects and City <br />Council to consider their commitment to these programs (clear understanding); <br />forensic audit to make sure that budget is authentic; labor unions have done <br />their own review which is inconsistent with reports projected by staff; concerned <br />with transfer of funds to general fund; one-time revenue need to be reoccurring <br />to keep up with expenses; malls are changing and revenue generation has <br />changed in recent past; work with employees and residents on sustainability. <br />Councilmember Benavides, asked what efforts have been made to address <br />revenue generating efforts; need to support local businesses; business <br />attraction; spoke of commitments to the community that would improve the <br />quality of life, need to scale back, but also serve our residents; need to be <br />proactive with youth programs and be strategic to expand programs (library, <br />schools etc.). <br />Councilmember Solorio, need clarity on programs and services for homeless; <br />spoke of recent incident at Logan Park; hire more officers including park <br />rangers; request update on medical marijuana revenue generating plan; public <br />safety and youth programs need to be addressed; and also commented on <br />Kayak program. <br />Councilmember Tinajero, need to strategize on how to bring more revenue <br />before we add more staff. <br />Mayor Pulido, support youth prevention programs, not just suppression <br />MOTION: Continue consideration of items 1-3 to the June 20, 2017 City <br />Council meeting: <br />1. Authorize the use of fund balance from the general fund in the amount <br />of $9.3 million for fiscal year 2017.18. (Requires five affirmative votes <br />pursuant to Fiscal Policy.) <br />2. Direct staff to transition from a Type II Jail Facility to a Holding Facility <br />during fiscal year 2017-18. <br />3. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. <br />(Requires five affirmative votes pursuant to Fiscal Policy.) <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 JUNE 6, 2017 <br />