Special Budget and Finance Committee Hearings Planned for Next 2 Weeks

The Budget and Finance Committee, led by Councilmember Paul Krekorian, will hold a series of meetings to work toward finalizing the Mayor’s 2013-14 proposed budget. During two weeks of hearings, the committee will hear from multiple city departments and take testimony from the public on how the city can best implement a spending plan to ensure Los Angeles continues down a path toward greater fiscal responsibility and economic recovery.  

“My goal in the committee hearings will be to ensure that the city’s budget reflects our residents’ priorities and values while working to eliminate the structural deficit for the long term,” Councilmember Paul Krekorian said. “The people of Los Angeles cannot afford a budget that merely gets the city through another year with short-term fixes, so I look forward to working with my colleagues and the Mayor to maintain fiscal discipline and protect our city’s future.”  

The meetings take place in the John Ferraro Council Chamber, room 340 of Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles 90012 

The Budget and Finance Committee is comprised of: 

• Councilmember Paul Krekorian, Chair
• Councilmember Mitchell Englander
• Councilmember Bill Rosendahl
• Councilmember Paul Koretz
• Councilmember Tom LaBonge 

All meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 35 and can be streamed live or on-demand at lacity.org, listened to by calling (213) 621-CITY (2489) or (818) 904-9450 via “Council Phon,e” or by following live updates on twitter.com/cdnews (@cdnews). 

The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday - April 30, 2013 - 1 p.m.

• Discussion of Committee Procedures
• Presentation of the Proposed Budget by the Mayor’s Office
• Overview of the Proposed Budget by the City Administrative Officer (CAO)
• Revenue Overview
• General Managers to answer questions on the following budgets:
  • City Controller
  • City Attorney
  • Office Finance/Treasurer
  • Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System
  • Pensions Department
• Public Comment

Wednesday - May 1, 2013 - 1 p.m.

General Managers to answer questions on the following budgets:

• Fire
• Animal Services
• Recreation and Parks
• Library
• General Services
• Information Technology Agency
• Personnel (includes Human Resources Benefits)

Public Comment

Thursday - May 2, 2013 - 10 a.m.

General Managers to answer questions on the following budgets:

• Board of Public Works
• Bureau of Sanitation
• Bureau of Street Services
• Bureau of Engineering
• Bureau of Street Lighting
• Bureau of Contract Administration
• Cultural Affairs
• Department of Transportation
• Police
• Planning Department
• Building and Safety
• City Planning and Development

Public Comment

Friday - May 3, 2013 - 1 p.m.

General Managers to answer questions on the following budgets:

• Emergency Management
• Economic Development Department
• Community Development Department
• Housing Department
• L.A. Convention Center
• El Pueblo
• LA Zoo
• Department of Aging
• Department on Disability
• Department of Neighborhood Empowerment

Public Comment

Monday - May 6, 2013 - 10 a.m.

General Managers to answer questions on the following budgets:

• Presentation by the Coalition of City Unions
• City Ethics Commission
• City Clerk
• City Administrative Officer
• General City Purposes
• Unappropriated Balance
• Reserve Fund
• Capital Finance Administration (MICLA)
• Capital Improvement Expenditure Program
• Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
• Public Comment

Tuesday - May 7, 2013 - 1 p.m.

• Any other City Departments
• As needed budget discussions and instructions to staff
• Public Comment

Wednesday - May 8, 2013 - 1 p.m.

• Any other City Departments
• As needed budget discussions and instructions to staff
• Public Comment

Thursday - May 9, 2013 - 10 a.m.

• Any other City Departments
• As needed budget discussions and instructions to staff
• Public Comment

Friday - May 10, 2013 - 1 p.m.

• Any other City Departments
• As needed budget discussions and instructions to staff
• Public Comment

Monday - May 13, 2013 - 10 a.m.

• Any other City Departments
• As needed budget discussions and instructions to staff
• Public Comment

Tuesday - May 14, 2013 - 1 p.m.

• Any other City Departments
• As needed budget discussions and instructions to staff
• Public Comment

Councilmember Paul Krekorian, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, represents Los Angeles' Second Council District, which includes the east San Fernando Valley and the foothills. His website iscd2.lacity.org, where you can sign up for news updates or visit him on Twitter (@PaulKrekorian) orFacebook.