Meeting
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Special Meeting

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Community Conference Room & Hybrid
9:00 AM

Late Packet Report
(C = Capital Budget Book, O = Operating Budget Book)
Budget Books Are Available At:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Administrative-Services/City-Budget
 
Finance Committee meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/99227307235)
Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235    Phone: 1(669)900-6833

 
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line.

PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted.
 
CALL TO ORDER
 
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.
 
ACTION ITEMS
 
1.
Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Capital Fund Projects (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM) Presentation
     a) Capital Improvement Fund (Pages C: 47-291)
     b) Cubberley Property Infrastructure Fund (Pages C: 293-313)
2.
Infrastructure and Environment: Capital Improvement Program, Enterprise Fund Projects & Internal Service Fund Projects (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM) Presentation
     a) Information Technology
          i) Technology Fund (Pages C: 593-624)
     b) Public Works
          i) Airport Fund (Pages C: 317-339)
          ii) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages C: 461-490)
          iii) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages C: 511-546)
          iv) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages C: 625-653)
     c) Utilities
          i) Electric Fund (Pages C: 341-415)
          ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages C: 417-433)
          iii) Gas Fund (Pages C: 435-459)
          iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages C: 491-509)
          v) Water Fund (Pages C: 547-589)
LUNCH BREAK (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
 
3.
Review and Recommend to Council to Approve the FY 2024 Proposed Municipal Fee Schedule Amendments as Part of the FY 2024 Budget Late Packet Report, Presentation
4.
Infrastructure and Environment (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM) Presentation
     a) Utilities: Operating
          i) Electric Fund (Pages O: 413-426)
          ii) Fiber Optics Fund (Pages O: 427-434)
          iii) Gas Fund (Pages O: 435-448)
          iv) Wastewater Collection Fund (Pages O: 449-457)
          v) Water Fund (Pages O: 459-472)
     b) Public Works: Operating
          i) General Fund (Pages O: 341-352)
          ii) Airport Fund (Pages O: 353-360)
          iii) Refuse Fund (Pages O: 361-370)
          iv) Stormwater Management Fund (Pages O: 371-381)
          v) Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Fund (Pages O: 383-391)
          vi) Wastewater Treatment Fund (Pages O: 393-403)
     c) Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Update
5.
Citywide Internal Support and Administration (3:00 – 4:30 PM) Presentation
     a) Information Technology (Pages O: 267-279)
     b) Administrative Services (including Printing & Mailing Fund) (Pages O: 181-201)
          i) Debt Services Fund (Pages O: 105-115)
     c) Human Resources
          i) General Fund (Pages O: 247-254)
          ii) General Liabilities Insurance Program (Pages O: 255-259)
          iii) Workers’ Compensation Fund (Pages O: 261-266)
          iv) General Benefits Fund (Pages O: 481-487)
          v) Retiree Health Benefit Fund (Pages O: 488-490)
     d) City Attorney’s Office (Pages O: 119-128)
     e) City Auditor’s Office (Pages O: 129-136)
     f) City Clerk’s Office (Pages O: 137-146)
     g) City Manager’s Office (Pages O: 153-167)
     h) City Council (Pages O: 147-151)
6.
Finance Committee Budget Hearing Recap and Next Steps (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
 
ADJOURNMENT
 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone.
  1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].
  2. For in person public comments please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers and deliver it to the Clerk prior to discussion of the item.
  3. Spoken public comments using a computer or smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
    • You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in- browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Or download the Zoom application onto your smart phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter in the Meeting ID below.
    • You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.
    • When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
    • When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
  4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 992-2730-7235   Phone: 1-669-900-6833

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