2017 06 12 FAC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 2
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2017
A special meeting of the La Quinta Financial Advisory Commission was called to order
at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Batavick.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Lopez, Mills, Rosen, Turbow, Twohey, and
Chairperson Batavick
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Rosen led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS AND CITY SUPPORT STAFF
Finance staff and Commissioners introduced themselves and provided information on
their experience and background.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Chairperson Batavick requested that Study Session Item No. 1 be taken up first.
The Commission concurred.
STUDY SESSION
1. FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET
Finance Director Campos, Community Resource Director Escobedo, and Community
Programs and Wellness Supervisor Calderon presented the staff report, which is on file
in the Finance Department.
Community Programs and Wellness Supervisor Calderon presented the Commission
with a handout on Community Programs and Wellness Report overview, which was
made publically available, and is on file in the Finance Department.
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Finance Director Campos also presented the Commission with a handout on the total
General Fund budget breakdown, which was made publically available, and is on file in
the Finance Department.
General discussion followed regarding technology services; Thermal Police Station
operating costs; Measure G funds; fitness center operation costs; Wellness Center
hours of operations and activities provided.
The Commission further discussed considering resident and non-resident Wellness
Center memberships; as well as multi-year memberships.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1. RECEIVE AND FILE THE THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 TREASURY
AND POOLED MONEY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2017
2. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED MARCH 30,
2017
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Mills/Rosen to approve
the Consent Calendar, as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. REVIEW THE APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 FINANCIAL ADVISORY
COMMISSION WORK PLAN
Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the Finance
Department.
The Commission discussed possibly changing the meeting start time, but did not make
a specific recommendation; the upcoming special Joint Meeting of the City Council
with the City's Boards and Commissions scheduled for July 18, 2017; and the
Commission's presentation at the Joint Meeting.
Chairperson Batavick suggested that any additional items the Commission works on
throughout the year be included in future work plans; such as input on request for
proposals and Measure G oversight.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Mills/Rosen to approve
Business Session Item No. 1, as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPOINT TWO COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON THE REVIEW AND SELECTION
COMMITTEE (COMMITTEE) FOR THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR
OTHER POST -EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT (OPEB) TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
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Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the Finance
Department.
The Commission discussed the RFP timeline and process for the Committee.
Commissioners Mills and Rosen volunteered to serve on the Committee.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Lopez/Twohey to
appoint Commissioners Mills and Rosen to serve on the Committee. Motion passed
unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - None
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None
COMMISSION MEMBERS' ITEMS
Commissioner Turbow inquired when the Commission would appoint new officers for
fiscal year 2017/18.
Chairperson Batavick requested that staff reach out to the Commission the week prior
to each agenda packet, to determine if they would like to add any items to the
agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Mills/Turbow to adjourn this special meeting at 6:54 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Delgado, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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