Receive update on draft city budget for 2016-17 and 5-year capital projects plan

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In Plain English

City staff will present the proposed annual budget and 5-year plan for major infrastructure projects like roads and buildings. Council members will discuss spending priorities and give staff direction on changes before the final budget vote. This determines how your tax dollars get spent on city services and improvements.

Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.

Votes

To approve the staff's recommended cuts, including the elimination of the City Council meals

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Pimplé
Passed

4 to 1

Nathaniel BatesAye
Jael MyrickAye
Vinay PimpléAye
Tom ButtAye
Jovanka BecklesNay
Eduardo MartinezAbstain
Gayle McLaughlinAbstain

To approve the staff recommendations and not eliminate the Fire Marshal position

Moved by: Vice Mayor MartinezSeconded by: Councilmember Beckles
Failed

2 to 4

Nathaniel BatesNay
Jovanka BecklesAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickNay
Vinay PimpléNay
Tom ButtNay
Gayle McLaughlinAbstain

To hold off voting for the budget until the City Manager has the opportunity to speak to Executive Management regarding potential salary cuts

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlin
Failed