Budget Investment Technology 2020/06/10
BUDGET, INVESTMENT & TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 – 4:00 PM
ANAHEIM CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rajesh Arora, Jaqueline Godinez, Leonard Lahtinen,
Christopher Nguyen, John Noteboom, John Showalter,
Avelino Valencia III
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Debbie Moreno, D’Anne Lee, Tania White,
Charlene Unzueta, Marnie Hunter
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Valencia III called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 28, 2020
Commissioner Noteboom made a motion to approve the May 28, 2020 minutes with
a noted correction. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Godinez. 7 Ayes; 0
Nays; 0 Abstentions.
FY 2020/21 PROPOSED BUDGET OVERVIEW
Finance Director Debbie Moreno fielded questions from the Commission regarding
the Proposed FY2020/21 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
Commissioner Lahtinen asked about: potential revenues from cannabis sales, land
sale opportunities, user fee increases, and clarification on the ideal of freezing non-
essential spending. Commissioner Arora asked for a description of what constitutes
user fees. Commissioner Showalter suggested taking a closer look at the highest
and best use of Peter Marshall Park, noting that over the years some of its amenities
have become redundant. The Commission had a discussion surrounding the
concept of assessing a gate tax on certain venues within the City.
FY 2020/21 PROPOSED BUDGET – RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
The Commission discussed elements to include in its recommendation of the
Proposed FY2020/21 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Based
on points of consideration suggested by the Commission subcommittee formed
during the May 28, 2020 Budget, Investment and Technology Commission meeting,
the full Commission body decided on language to be included in its budget
recommendation letter to City Council. A specific point of discussion took place
regarding the relative position of street maintenance as a higher priority during
times of economic uncertainty. The Commission opted to vote on whether the
recommendation letter should reflect street maintenance as such. 5 Ayes; 2 Nays; 0
Abstentions
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Having vetted topics to include in its recommendation letter, the Commission opte d
to form a subcommittee for the purpose of crafting and submitting the
recommendation letter on behalf of the Commission body. Chair Valencia III,
Commissioner Godinez and Commissioner Nguyen were put forth to comprise the
subcommittee. Motion made by Commissioner Noteboom, seconded by
Commissioner Godinez. 7 Ayes; 0 Nays; 0 Abstentions
FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
ITEMS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Godinez inquired as to whether the City planned to revisit the
Anaheim Police Department’s budget based on letters received as part of public
comments during the June 9, 2020 Anaheim City Council meeting. Commissioners
Lahtinen, Nguyen, Arora, and Noteboom commented on the letters’ form and
geographic origin. The Commission body discussed the content and future
ramifications of the letters.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Debbie Moreno talked about Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
reimbursable spending related to COVID-19. Director Moreno also provided
information about secured and unsecured property tax.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Valencia III adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marnie Hunter, Secretary