2023-06-08 Salary Commission Minutes (Draft)

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Salary Commission June 8, 2023 proceed, in which ever way it was—as to all of the appointed officials and employees that are covered by this Salary Commission. MS. NAKAMA: Teresa, District 8. Thank you, Cody. I'd like to have the police commissioner in front of us and give us a—his reasons for the increase besides because it's going to run concurrently. And, also, the finance department representative to tell us that our budget can will be able to handle the increases concurrently. MS. FRENZ: This is DCC Cody Frenz. We can absolutely make that happen. I will say that the chair cannot speak on behalf of the commission, as a whole. The commission as a whole discussed, voted, and decided—and the chair finalized the letter with the commission's approval. We can send correspondence back to the police commission. We can ask any and all members of the police commission who may be interested in testifying before this Commission, to come and join us at a particular hearing, for example. But, just like the chair of this one—would not be able to unilaterally take a certain position. He can come share his thoughts on how the commission got there. I do think as to Director Sako, the head of finance, it would be a little premature to have her come in and weigh on this right now. I think once this Commission, maybe, has a more definitive understanding of the direction it may be headed in—we could provide that to the director of finance to see what the realities are, and then have her come join us. But rather than piecemealing it, maybe we see—one idea, would be that you see—as you go through the process—what information would this Commission like to have? What does it already have? What does it still need or want? How can Director Leopoldino and/or Mr. Patel, our Deputy Director, provide us or this Commission information that it needs to then, maybe, figure how it would like to proceed. So, rather than piecemeal it, maybe it would be easier to wait until we're a little further into the process. But, ultimately, if this Commission as a whole—you have quorum wants to do a motion to bring in and require certain reports to be done by the director, we could do that. I just suggest waiting to see if you want to gather more information. ACTING CHR. LEOPOLDIONO: I would like to echo DCC Cody's comments. We will have the opportunity later on in the agenda to, kind of, compile your requests as to what you would like to see at future meetings. And, again, the recommendation is it's a communication for you to consider at this point. And it can be part of your consideration when we get to the point in the agenda on requesting additional information. Thank you. MS. NAKAMA: Sorry. Teresa Nakama, District 8. Are you asking us to table this communication until we have further information and background? Page 16