Budget Advisory 2009/11/18CITY OF ANAHEIM
BUDGET ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
The agenda having been posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, the Regular Meeting of the Budget
Advisory Commission (BAC) Nyas called to order by Chairperson Pat Pepper at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
November 18, 2009, in the 5th Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim,
California.
Commission Members Present: P. Pepper, T. Austin, J. McNutt, A. Sachdev
Commission Members Absent: J. Dallas
Staff Present: B. Svyeenev, B. Brunev, D. Moreno, L. Navarro, R. Smith, S. Berg,
J. Lutz, M. Roberts, B. Logue, T. LoNve, S. Vander Dussen, H. Jones,
S. Seaton, C.J. Amstrup, L. Gonzalez, J. Welter
Guest(s) Present: D. Wain, P. Bos
AGENDA ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
BUDGET ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD
ON MAY 20,2009.-
2. PRESENTATIONS FROM MAJOR GENERAL FUND
DEPARTMENTS
The Major General Fund Departments Nyere invited to present
to the Commission information regarding organizational
structure, budget issues, projects and possible future budgetary
concerns. Presentations Nyere made by the folloNving
departments:
• Fire Department: Roger Smith
• Community Services: Tern- LoNve
• Planning: Sheri Vander Dussen
• Police: John Welter
Staff from the Fire Department, Planning Department and Police
Department Nyas available to respond to questions.
There Nyas a Motion by P. Pepper and
a Second bv T. Austin to approve the
Minutes of the Mav 20, 2009
meeting. MOTION CARRIED: 3 -0.
ABSTAINED: 1 (A. Sachdev).
ABSENT: 1 (J. Dallas).
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3. LABOR RELATIONS STRATEGIES PRESENTATION
Human Resources Director Kristine Ridge gave a presentation
that Nvas focused on contraction and containment of labor costs.
She discussed the steps that have been taken to reduce salary
and health and Nvelfare costs. She also shared the 2010
insurance reneNval rates and CAPERS employee contribution
requirements. She talked about future considerations that are
currently being explored and further actions that are going to be
taken to continue to reduce labor costs.
The Commission asked for a copy of the presentation.
4. GENERAL FUND BUDGET UPDATE
Finance Director Bill Sweeney gave a presentation on the
General Fund budget update. He discussed the changes that
have occurred since the budget Nvas adopted. He stated that
sales tax for 2 a quarter is doN -,n 18.1 %, Nvhich is 15.4% below
budget. September TOT is also doN -,n by 1.9% compared to
prior year, and still forecasting a 6.2% annual decline from the
previous fiscal year, Nvhich is 5.7% below budget.
B. Sweenev stated that staff made a recommendation to the
City Manager to reduce the organization in order for the
organization to get back on budget. The City Manager agreed
to the recommendation.
The Commission asked for a copy of the presentation
_5. ITEMS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
The Commission expressed interest in submitting a letter of
recommendation to the Citv Council that the Commission
strongly supports taking all means necessary to reduce
expenses on an ongoing basis in order to reduce the structural
deficit that currently exists. The Commission believes that, at a
minimum, the deficit should be reduced to the level anticipated
N-, the budget Nvas adopted.
ACTION TAKEN
Staff will provide a copy of the
presentation to the Commission.
Staff will provide a copy of the
presentation to the Commission.
Staff Nvill draft a letter for the
Commission's review. Once
finalized, it Nvill be submitted to the
City Council for their consideration.
Per Ordinance No. 6066, P. Pepper is recommending the Staff revieNved Ordinance No. 6066
removal of Commission Member J. Dallas. and discussed Nvith the City Clerk.
No action Nvill be taken until after the
next Budget Advisory Commission
meeting.
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AGENDAITEM
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
P. Pepper asked for public comments.
D. Wain thanked the Commission for their time.
P. Bos also thanked the Commission and Citv staff for their
time, and congratulated B. SweeneN- on his retirement.
7. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT REGULAR
MEETING ON MARCH 17, 2010.
• FY 2010/2011 Budget Review
P. Pepper requested a motion to adjourn the meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT: (TO THE NEXT REGULAR
MEETING ON MARCH 17, 2010 AT 3:30 P.M., IN THE
5 TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 200 S.
ANAHEIM BLVD., ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA).
* On item 1 indicates item Nvill be fonvarded to Citv Council
for approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Lettv Navarro
Secretary, Budget Advisory Commission
ACTION TAKEN
After the public comments, P. Pepper
closed the public comments portion
of the meeting.
There Nvas a Motion by P. Pepper and
a Second by T. Austin to adjourn the
meeting at 5:15 p.m. to the next
regularly scheduled meeting date of
March 17, 2010, at 3:30 P.M. in
Anaheim City Hall, 5 "' Floor
Conference Room. MOTION
CARRIED: 4 -0. ABSTAINED: 0.
ABSENT: 1 (J. Dallas).
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