Measure G Oversight Committee
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · June 8, 2015
Minutes
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
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Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
Monday, June 8, 2015
4:00 PM
Salinas Rotunda
Measure G Oversight Committee
Committee Members:
Maureen Wruck, Mayor
Sergio Sanchez, District 1 - Al M. Espindola, District 2
Brigid McGrath Massie, District 3 - Cesar Lara, District 4
Daniel M. Ortega, District 5 - Juan Uranga, District 6
Ray E. Corpuz, Jr., City Manager
Matt N. Pressey, CPA, Finance Director
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Committee member Sanchez arrived at 4:05 p.m.
Present 7- Brigid McGrath Massie, Al Espindola, Cesar Lara, Daniel Ortega, Juan Uranga,
Sergio Sanchez, and Maureen Wruck
CONSENT
ID#15-208 Minutes
Committee Member Espindola asked if the City Council considered the action that was
taken by the Committee during the May 6, 2015. In response, City Clerk Barajas stated
that any response provided by the Council regarding the action taken will be provided
during the FY 2015-16 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget Consideration item.
Upon motion by Committee member Lara and second by Committee member
McGrath Massie, the minutes of May 6, 2015 were approved unanimously.
Ayes: 6- McGrath Massie, Espindola, Lara, Ortega, Uranga and Wruck
Absent: 1- Sanchez
CONSIDERATIONS
ID#15-221 FY 2015-16 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets
City Manager Mr. Corpuz outlined the Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
for FY 2015-16 and alignment with city Council Goals and Objectives, Priority Based
Budgeting and the needs of the various departments, and the needs of the community.
Total operating budget is estimated at $132,297,800 for FY 2015-16.
Finance Director Matt Pressey outlined the FY 2015-16 revenue and expenditure budget
for the General Fund, Measure V, and Measure G. He stated that the largest proposed
increase is in public safety (police and fire), followed by infrastructure.
Department Directors highlighted their respective staffing and Measure G funding service
requests.
Committee Member McGrath Massie left the meeting at 5:06 p.m.
Amit Pandya, audience member, expressed concerns regardingthe the report.
Committee member Lara expressed support of the budget recommendations as
presented by staff. He added, that he would like to see additional funding allocated to
public safety in the future and increased customer service training across all
Departments.
Committee Member Sanchez requested expenditure reports provided to the Committee
periodically in a legible format and made available to the public as well.
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Committee Member Uranga expressed support of the recommended Measure G funding
allocations as presented. He added he would improve and impliment the Police
Department's Community Policing model throuught the City.
Committee Member Ortega expressed support of the proposed Measure G funding
allocation as presented, in particular funding allocation for staff training.
Committee Member Espindola expressed support for the proposed budget
recommended to recommend staff recommendation to the City Council.
Upon motion by Committee Member Uranga and second by Committee member
Expindola, the Committee recommend the City Council adopt the Measure G
budget as presented by staff; and recommend that the City Council consider
Measure G funds be used to prioritize a Community Policing model throughout
the City in the future.
Ayes: 6- Espindola, Lara, Ortega, Uranga, Sanchez and Wruck
Absent: 1- McGrath Massie
ID#15-222 Establish Measure G Oversight Committee Meeting Dates
Proposed Measure G meeting dates:
October 8, 2015; January 14, 2016; April 14, 2016; and August 28, 2016 (with Mayor's
approval).
Proposed Quarterly Reports release dates:
October 22, 2015; January 28, 2016; and May 12, 2016.
Upon motion by Committee member Sanchez and second by Committee member
Lara, the Measure G Oversight Committee approved the meeting dates and
quarterly report release dates for FY 2015/2016.
Ayes: 6- Espindola, Lara, Ortega, Uranga, Sanchez and Wruck
Absent: 1- McGrath Massie
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following audience members provided general public comments:
Wes White
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No additional comments received from the Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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APPROVED:
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Maureen Wruck, Committee Chair
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.ci.salinas.ca.us
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, June 8, 2015
4:00 PM
Salinas Rotunda
Measure G Oversight Committee
Committee Members:
Maureen Wruck, Mayor
Sergio Sanchez, District 1 - Al E. Espindola, District 2
Brigid McGrath Massie, District 3 - Cesar Lara, District 4
Daniel M. Ortega, District 5 - Juan Uranga, District 6
Ray E. Corpuz, Jr., City Manager
Matt N. Pressey, CPA, Finance Director
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
Measure G Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda - Final June 8, 2015
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CONSENT
ID#15-208 Minutes
Recommendation: Approve minutes of May 6, 2015.
CONSIDERATIONS
ID#15-221 FY 2015-16 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets
Recommendation: Provide comments to the City Council on the Measure G expenditures proposed in the
FY 2015/16 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. (MAJORITY VOTE
REQUIRED)
ID#15-222 Establish Measure G Oversight Committee Meeting Dates
Recommendation: Adopt the proposed Measure G Oversight meeting dates for FY 2015/16 as follows:
* October 8, 2015
* January 14, 2016
* May 12, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENT TIME RESTRICTIONS
Public comments generally are limited to two minutes per speaker; the Chair may
further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
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and that are in the City of Salinas’ subject matter jurisdiction. Comments on Consent or
Consideration items should be held until the items are reached. The public may request
that the committee consider adding an item for consideration on a future agenda. The
public may comment on scheduled agenda items as they are considered. In order to
be respectful of all speakers’ views and to avoid disruption of the meeting, the audience
shall refrain from applauding or jeering speakers who have been recognized by the
Chair.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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Deputy City Clerk / Recording Secretary
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