Minutes 2017 05-08CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
May 8, 2017
The May 8, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Budget Review Committee was called to order at 6:05
p.m. by Peter Murray at the Poway City Council Chambers Observation Room, 13325 Civic
Center Drive, Poway, California.
Richard Ball, Peter Murray, Kevin Ogden, Torrey Powers
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Marc Hennen (per advanced notice)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENTS
Tina White, City Manager
Wendy Kaserman, Assistant City Manager
Mark Sanchez, Director of Safety Services
Bob Manis, Director of Development Services
Steve Crosby, City Engineer
Nicole Murphy, Senior Management Analyst
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes — May 1, 2017 Meeting
A motion was made by Kevin to approve the minutes, seconded by Richard and carried
unanimously.
2. Department Budget Review — Safety Services
The department representatives asked that the order of presentations listed on the agenda
be switched; the request was approved by the Committee.
Mark provided an overview of the department's budgeted positions and 53 volunteers, as well
as the City's access to shared resources with Cal -Fire and San Diego County, including
equipment and personnel. Mark distributed copies of the department brochure, Fire
Department FAQs, and responded to Committee inquiry regarding the City's possession and
utilization of a ladder truck. Tina responded to Committee inquiry on the process of
department labor negotiations and negotiations with partner agency, San Diego County
Sheriffs Department.
3. Department Budget Review— Development Services
Bob distributed copies of the department organization chart and highlighted significant
projects and changes for the department's divisions. In discussions of the contracted Traffic
Engineer, Kevin proposed a cost -analysis study be conducted to determine cost -savings in
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hiring a City Traffic Engineer in lieu of a contracted employee. Steve noted that the City is
currently looking into this.
Bob noted that the Traffic Mitigation Fees listed in the 0307 details should be deleted as they
are already reflected in the 0305 details. Committee members and staff discussed the City's
existing obligations of developing low to moderate -income housing following the dissolution
of the Redevelopment Agency.
4. Budget Review —Capital Improvement Program
Steve distributed copies of the City's 5 -year Capital Improvement Program 2017-2018 report
that lists completed projects, projects in process funded in previous budget years, and projects
proposed to be funded in the upcoming fiscal year.
Committee members and staff discussed the building of the Cafagna Center and its operations
and functionality. A slight error in the draft Capital Improvement Program Overview report
was noted; an appropriation of $21,000 should be reflected for the Fiber Optic Connections
Project. Steve described the process for determining priority projects, which includes
comprehensive meetings with departments and thorough review by the City Manager's Office.
5. Chair and Committee Member Initiated Items
C. Kevin left the meeting at 9:01 p.m. due to a prior commitment.
ADJOURNMENT
Peter Murray adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
Jenny Paglinawan
Sr. Administrative Assistant