HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Minutes - AmendedJune 24, 2014
City of Newport Beach Agenda Item No. 1.
Study Session and Regular Meeting
June 10, 2014
15. Resolution No. 2014 -52: Fiscal Year 2014 -15 Budget Adoption [100 -2014]
City Manager Kiff introduced the item and provided background, including prior considerations of
the item by City Council during Study Sessions. He added that the budget has been available, is
posted on the City's website in its proposed form, and addressed the elements of same. He provided
a brief presentation recapping some of the changes and noted this is a balanced budget. He
addressed the health of the City's budget, FY 2014 -15 position changes, Budget Checklists, and
recommended actions.
Council Member Daigle commented on the availability of signal synchronization technology and
asked regarding plans for continuing to optimize the City's infrastructure. Public Works Director
Webb reported that the City is in the process of finishing the last two phases of the program and
noted the need for software updates. He added that more time is being spent operating the system
and commented on an upcoming meeting with the Police Department regarding how Public Works
can be assisted during large events. He reported that contract staff has been brought in to fill some
of the staffing requirements and that, at this point, staff will monitor the system with the possibility
of growing it in the future. He commented on the adequacy of the staffing level and the possibility
of hiring part -time staff to work on the weekends, as needed. Council Member Henn commented on
weekend, overtime situations, and encouraged staff to ensure there are eyes on the cameras on
weekends during the summer and on special holidays on the Peninsula.
In response to Council Member Daigle's comment regarding salary adjustments, City Manager Kiff
noted that the Resolution asks Council to change a couple of salary ranges and that the overall
budget would accommodate agreed -upon MOU changes.
Regarding the recusal process, City Attorney Harp clarified that Council Members would need to
recuse themselves from specific items for which they may have a conflict of interest if the item is
discussed, but Council Members are allowed to vote on the budget as a whole, without needing to
recuse themselves.
Mayor Hill opened the public hearing.
Lisa Wolter, Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen of Orange County, provided feedback on the
Special Events funding portion of the budget, believing that the grant system is indecipherable,
lacks community input, and puts a strange mix of events together which reflects the City's values.
She reported that the City was a founding host for the Race for the Cure years ago, but that during
the last few years, City participation has declined. She indicated that the amount the City has
allocated does not cover their permit fee and Ms. Wolter stated that they want to be in a
municipality that values their event. She withdrew their request for support, stated that they will
pay for Police, Fire and traffic services, and will hold the event on September 28, 2014, but then will
move the event.
Jim Mosher commented on the City's employees paying their share of the City's Ca1PERS benefits
and believed that there is a line item that shows that taxpayers are still paying for that
contribution. He expressed confusion regarding salary range adjustments to help employees pay for
the Ca1PERS contributions. Additionally, he commented on the Resolution relative to the total
appropriation being approved, internal charges, and on the lack of information regarding how
Council Members spent their discretionary funds.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Hill closed the public hearing.
Motion by Council Member Henn, seconded by Council Member Curry, to adopt Resolution
No. 2014 -52, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach Adopting the Budget for
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