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FINANCE COMMITTEE

  February 18, 2016
10:30 A.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez

 
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair
Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, Vice Chair
Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee
             
1. Introductions
             
2. Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
  There were no comments from the Public.
             
3. Staff recommends approval of the Record of Action for the October 5, 2015, meeting.
  The Record of Action for October 5, 2015, Finance Committee meeting was approved as recommended.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover
Passed
  Attachments:
  Finance Committee Record of Action October 5, 2015
 
             
4. CONSIDER 2015 Annual Report submitted for the Finance Committee.
  Lisa Driscoll presented the 2015 Annual Report.  The report lists the annual activities, accomplishments, and proposed work plan and objectives for the 2016 year.  The Committee heard the report and discussed open/pending items for the 2016 work year.  The Committee confirmed their desire to continuing to develop strategic priorities to guide the budget development process including defining core services.  Specifically, the Committee will continue to review/revise the County Budget Policy.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover
Passed
             
5. ACCEPT Quarterly Capital Projects update.
  Ramesh Kanzaria presented the Quarterly Capital Report.  Mr. Kanzaria reviewed the Summary page in detail.  There are currently 53 active projects totally approximately $187 million.  Since the last report to Finance, 15 new projects were added at an estimated value fo $20.6 million and eight were completed at $3.2 million. Mr. Kanzaria noted that the Finance Building capital project is progressing and that the two houses on Escobar street would be removed in the next 4-5 months.  The report was approved as submitted.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover
Passed
  Attachments:
  Capital Projects Update Report
 
             
6. CONSIDER attached report on the funding shortfall in the Wildcat/San Pablo Creeks Levee Remediation project in North Richmond, as recommended by Public Works Director.
  Peter Detjens and Mike Carlson from Public Works Flood Control Division presented a thorough report on the funding shortfall in the Wildcar/San Pablo Creeks Levee Remediation Project in North Richmond.  The Committee heard the presentation and discussed alternative funding sources and funding timelines.  Staff was directed to return to Finance in March with an updated funding/grant submittal plan.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover
Passed
  Attachments:
  North Richmond Levee Remediation Project with Map
 
             
7. ACCEPT Board-Administered Special Revenue recommendations for FY 2016/17.
  Lisa Driscoll presented the annual report on Board-Administered Special Revenues, which by Board policy is required to be submitted to Finance Committee in February.   Lisa Driscoll pointed out the unfortunate timing of the policy requirement.  Staff requested a revision of policy to allow for the review and presentation to be submitted to Finance Committee in the fall when more staff time is available for a more thorough review.  Supervisor Glover agreed that a more thorough review in the Fall was a good idea.  Laura Strobel and Debra Young answered specific questions regarding use and recommended budgeted amounts for FY 2016-17.  The report was approved.
 
AYE: Chair Federal D. Glover
Passed
             
8.
The next meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2016.
             
9. Adjourn

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For Additional Information Contact:

Lisa Driscoll, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 335-1021, Fax (925) 646-1353
lisa.driscoll@cao.cccounty.us

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