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75C. Item continued from the June 6, 2017 City Council Meeting by a 5-0 vote (Benavides and Sarmiento absent). MOTION. Continue consideration of matter to the July 5, 2017 City Council Meeting, at the request of staff. MOTION: Benavides VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: SECOND: Solorio Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (6) None (0) None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero (1) ADOPTION OF CITY BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 {STRATEGIC PLANO NO. 4, 2A} — Finance and Management Services and City Manager's Office Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 26, 2017 and June 2, 2017. Item continued from the June 6, 2017 City Council Meeting by a 5-0 vote (Benavides and Sarmiento absent). Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. The following spoke on the matter: • Kim McPeck, representing SEIU 721, opposed the budget as proposed; employee union members have experienced extensive cuts over the year. • Mike Lopez, representing SEIU 721, urged a "No" vote on the proposed budget; past deficits were projected when employees have not received raises and continue to contribute to pension costs; union members seek equitable pay. • Victor Madrigal, representing SEIU 721, request that budget include salary increases for dedicated employees. • Tony Carrillo, representing SEIU 721, noted that union membership has dropped from over 1,000 to 400; City needs remain the same; part-time members have increased. • Mark Kiss, representing SEIU 721, spoke of respect toward long term, dedicated employees that need to be recognized. • Monica Suter, representing SEIU 721, opined that furloughs in the past have significantly impacted union members. • Jonathan Hernandez, request additional funding for youth programs; opposed to police officer pay increases. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 JUNE 20, 2017