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File Number: 12 -285 City's website and the San Leandro Times to alert any other interested party that is not on the mail out list. Mr. O'Leary stated that it is his intention to get the process started prior to his departure from the City on May 25, 2012. The deadline for submitting applications will be in June. Mr. O'Leary asked how the Finance Committee would like to conduct the interview process. Mayor Cassidy stated that he would like a summary of the potential candidates by July and that the Finance Committee will make the decision on the final candidate list to present to the entire City Council by July 16, 2012. 2. Continued Discussion Regarding Budget Work Session Follow -Up and Development of 2012 -13 City Budget to be Distributed May 11, 2012 Mr. O'Leary reported to the Finance Committee that staff will present the City Manager's Proposed Budget at the May 21 st City Council meeting and will hold the Public Hearing on June 4, 2012. Mayor Cassidy inquired if the goal is to adopt the budget at the June 4th meeting and Mr. O'Leary stated yes. Mayor Cassidy stated that he provided Assistant City Manager Marshall with a copy of the City of San Jose's budget summary and instructed Finance staff to create a similar summary document for the City of San Leandro for the community to assist in understanding municipal finance. The summary should speak of the current fiscal year and describe the future direction. Mayor Cassidy stated that he would like this document after the adoption of the budget and is hoping staff can have a draft available by the end of June. Councilmember Prola agreed with providing the community with a summary as there is a misconception that all funds can be used and intermingled. Councilmember Cutter suggested that the Finance Committee provide a format on what information should be included. Mayor Cassidy stated that what will be presented to City Council would be sufficient. Mr. O'Leary asked the Finance Committee for direction that would assist staff prior to the presentation of the 2012 -13 Proposed Budget at the May 21, 2012 City Council meeting. Mr. O'Leary said that City Manager Zapata stated he would like to move $50,000 from the City Manager's contingency account to the "One Time Needs" funds. The Finance Committee discussed potential uses and /or contributions for these funds, including: social services, the need for a Gang Counselor at the middle and high school level. Mayor Cassidy inquired about a Cherry Festival in 2013 and if the possibility is not feasible, perhaps the discussion of having the Cherry Festival should stop. Councilmember Prola suggested speaking with the Downtown Association on taking on the Cherry Festival and perhaps the City can donate some funds. Councilmember Prola also suggested using the $50,000 that the City Manager is providing and splitting it: $30,000 towards the Gang Counselor at the High School and $20,000 to Building Futures. Councilmember Cutter stated that she would like specific details on why Building Futures needs the City's assistance and although agrees there is a need for a Gang Counselor, she does not believe that the City of San Leandro should give money to the School District without getting more information from the Superintendent. The Finance Committee agreed there needs to be further discussion on how the funds should be appropriated. City of San Leandro Page 2 Printed on 512912012