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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-19 REOC Agenda PacketCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Agenda REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Thursday, December 12, 2019 5:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA CALL TO ORDER Chair Chris Coates ROLL CALL: Commissioners Jeannette McClure, Vice-Chair Ken Kienow, and Michael Multari PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Draft Minutes of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission of April 4, 2019 BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Review Purpose of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission and Elect Officers. Recommendation: Review the purpose and scope of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission and elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to serve for a one-year term. (Ryan Betz) 3. Budget Reallocation of the Police Department Facility Parking Lot Maintenance Project. Recommendation: Review and recommend to the City Council the reallocation of Local Revenue Measure funding for the Police Station Parking Lot Maintenance project to other Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Agenda for 12/12/19 Page 2 ongoing City Facility Parking Lot Maintenance projects identified in the 2019-21 Financial Plan. (Brian Nelson) 4. 2018-19 Annual Community Report and Citizen Oversight Meeting. Recommendation: Discuss concepts and provide direction for the 2018-19 Annual Community Report and appoint two Commissioners to serve on a subcommittee to assist in the development of the report. Discuss concepts for the 2018-19 Annual Citizen Oversight meeting. (Ryan Betz) 5. Resident Focus Group and Survey Results Regarding Funding Priorities. Recommendation: Review the resident focus group and survey results and discuss potential roles to support and participate in public engagement and outreach efforts. (Derek Johnson) COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5. Staff Updates 6. Commission Communications ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission is to be determined. The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7107. Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address: http://opengov.slocity.org/weblink/1/fol/61028/Row1.aspx DRAFT Minutes – Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Meeting of April 4, 2019 Page 1 Minutes - DRAFT REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Thursday April 4, 2019 Continued Regular Meeting Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission CALL TO ORDER A Continued Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission was called to order on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 5:36 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Coates. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Jeannette McClure, Michael Multari, Winston Newland, and Chair Chris Coates Absent: Vice Chair Ken Kienow Staff: Assistant to the City Manager Ryan Betz, Finance Director Brigitte Elke, Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann, Interim Deputy Director Bob Hill, Deputy Director of Public Works and City Engineer Matt Horn, Interim Deputy Director of Public Works Jake Hudson, and Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None --End of Public Comment-- APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consideration of Minutes of the Regular Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Meeting of March 26, 2019: ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCCLURE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MULTARI, CARRIED 4-0-1 (VICE CHAIR KIENOW ABSENT), to approve the March 26, 2019 Minutes of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Meeting, as presented. DRAFT Minutes – Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Meeting April 4, 2019 Page 2 BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Continued Item from March 26, 2019 - Proposed 2019-21 Local Revenue Measure Expenditures Assistant to the City Manager Betz presented a review of the March 26, 2019 meeting report and introduced staff. Commissioners discussed the various funding areas, report changes made in response to Commission input at the last meeting, specific project funding, and directed questions toward staff for project and report clarification. The Commission directed staff to ensure that terminology used in final project descriptions be crafted in layman terms. Public Comment None. --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MULTARI, SECONDED BY CHAIR COATES, CARRIED 4-0-1 (VICE CHAIR KIENOW ABSENT), to recommend to the City Council the use of Local Revenue Measure funds for the capital and operating expenditures as referenced in the presented report. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 3. Staff Updates None 4. Commission Communications None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission will be determined following the April 16, 2019 City Council meeting. APPROVED BY THE REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION: XX/XX/2019  Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Agenda Report Meeting Date: 12/12/19 Item Number: 2 DATE: December 12, 2019 FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager Prepared By: Ryan Betz, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: REVIEW PURPOSE OF THE REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND ELECT OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Review the purpose and scope of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC); and 2. Elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to serve for a one-year term. DISCUSSION Background On July 15th, 2014, Council adopted an ordinance establishing the Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC), to review the half-percent sales tax revenues and expenditures, report on the City’s stewardship of this general purpose tax, and provide recommendations directly to the City Council regarding expenditures of these tax revenues as an integral part of the budget process. The establishment of the REOC became effective following the passage of an extension to the Essential Services Transaction (Sales) and Use Tax (Attachment 1, REOC Ordinance) during the November general election. The REOC is to consist of five members who must be residents of the City. The November 4th, 2014 general election results indicated that 70 percent of voters in the City of San Luis Obispo approved Ballot Measure G that stated: To protect and maintain essential services and facilities – such as open space preservation; bike lanes and sidewalks; public safety; neighborhood street paving and code enforcement; flood protection; senior programs; and other vital services and capital improvement projects – shall the City’s Municipal Code be amended to extend the current one-half percent local sales tax for eight years, with independent annual audits, public goal-setting and budgeting, and a Citizens’ Oversight Commission? Following certification of the election results, the Council and the People of the City of San Luis Obispo adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 3.15 of the Municipal Code to extend the existing Essential Services Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax (Attachment 2, Sales Tax Ordinance). This ordinance details the full text of amended Chapter 3.15, which includes specific citizen oversight and fiscal accountability provisions: A. Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission. A citizen's commission will be established to provide transparency and maximize City accountability. The Commission will be responsible for reviewing and making budget recommendations directly to the City Council regarding expenditures City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle    from the essential services transactions (sales) and use tax, and reporting annually to the community on the City's use of these tax revenues. B. Accounting and Tracking Expenditures. The funds collected through the City of San Luis Obispo essential services transactions (sales) and use tax ordinance shall be accounted for and tracked by the City Treasurer separately to facilitate citizen oversight. C. Independent Annual Financial Audit. The amount generated by this general-purpose revenue source and how it was used shall be included in the annual audit of the city's financial operations by an independent certified public accountant. D. Integration of the Use of Funds into the City's Budget and Goal-Setting Process. The estimated revenue and proposed use of funds generated by this measure shall be an integral part of the city's budget and goal- setting process, and significant opportunities will be provided for meaningful participation by citizens in determining priority uses of these funds. E. Annual Community Report. A written report shall be reviewed at a public hearing by the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission, and a summary will be provided annually to every household in the community detailing how much revenue is being generated by the measure and how funds are being spent. F. Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting. An invitation will be extended each year to the entire community inviting them to participate in a forum to review and discuss the use of the revenue generated by this measure. City staff will also be available to meet with any group that requests a specific briefing with their members to discuss and answer questions about the revenues generated by the measure and their uses. Purpose and Scope of the REOC The codified charge of the REOC is to review, report and provide recommendations. The REOC is an advisory body to the Council that will provide important citizen oversight of local sales tax revenues and expenditures. The REOC will not be making final decisions on City spending. REOC meetings will be open to the public and serve as a venue for citizen engagement on local sales tax revenues and expenditures. The REOC will also aid in community education and outreach about how much local sales tax is received and where that revenue is being expended. REOC Bylaws The REOC bylaws contain the Commission’s purpose, and policies on conduct, membership, terms, officers, meetings, attendance, quorum, voting, subcommittees, public records and other rules and procedures (Attachment 1, REOC Bylaws). These bylaws state that the REOC shall select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among its members to serve for a one-year term. ATTACHMENTS 1. REOC Bylaws Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission The Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) has five members.   Members must be residents and registered voters of the City.  When recruiting members, the  City seeks members that have experience with finance, budgeting, or municipal accounting,  though this is not a requirement of membership.  ARTICLE 1.  MEETINGS  A. The REOC shall meet a minimum of four times per year to conduct its business.  B. REOC regular meetings will follow the diagram below and be integrated into the City’s  budget processes for the two‐year financial plan, fiscal year‐end, and financial plan  supplement. Meeting dates may change from year to year according to the actual  budget schedule.  REOC Bylaws Page 2 C. Agenda items shall be completed by 9:00 p.m. unless the consent of a majority of  commissioners agree to extend the meeting.  D. Regular meetings shall be held in the Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street,  San Luis Obispo, California.  E. Special meetings may be called by a majority of the REOC, or by City staff in consultation  with the Chairperson, if additional meetings are necessary to accomplish the purpose  and duties of the Commission.  F. In the event that the REOC desires to hold all or any portion of a regular meeting at a  place other than the Council Hearing Room, then the place of such meeting shall be  posted on at the doors of the Council Hearing Room prior to the time designated for the  meeting in accordance with law.    ARTICLE 2.  ELECTION OF OFFICERS  A. The commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice‐Chairperson from among its  members to serve for a one‐year term beginning with the first meeting following the  start of each fiscal year (July 1).  B. Commissioners shall serve as Chairperson or Vice‐Chairperson at the discretion of the  Commission.  C. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the commission. The Vice‐Chairperson is  Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson or in case of inability of the Chairperson  to act.  ARTICLE 3.  CONDUCT OF MEETINGS  A. Commissioners should address questions through the chairperson.  B. Members of the audience should address commissioners or other persons present  through the chairperson.  C. Procedure for reviewing public hearing items:  After roll call the Chairperson shall announce to the public the procedures to be followed to  consider the items listed on the agenda and then proceed as follows:  1.The Chairperson shall introduce the items and ask for oral staff reports, as appropriate.  2.The staff report previously submitted to the REOC shall be placed into the record with all communications received regarding the item.  Staff reports shall be  submitted for all public hearing items in a form acceptable to the Commission.  3.Members of the public wishing to speak on the topic of the agenda item shall be invited to make a presentation. Public comment shall be accepted for agenda  items that are listed as presentations, business items, or public hearings.  4.Following public testimony on an agenda item, the public hearing or public testimony portion of the meeting shall be closed to the public and discussion  confined to members of the commission; provided that the commission may  reopen the public hearing or invite additional testimony at any time prior to a  decision on an item on an affirmative vote of the majority of those members  present.  REOC Bylaws Page 3 5.The Commission, upon formal motion, shall take action on the item or recommendation. ARTICLE 4.  QUORUM  A. Three members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.    B. No action of the commission shall become effective without receiving the affirmative  vote of a majority of the members present.  ARTICLE 5.  VOTING  A. Except as otherwise provided in the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code and state law, no  motion or any other action shall be passed or become effective without receiving the  affirmative vote of at least a majority of members present.  B. Failure to receive such an affirmative vote shall result in failure or denial, as appropriate,  of the motion or other action.  C. Except as allowed under the Political Reform Action of 1974, any member abstaining  due to a declared conflict of interest shall not participate in the discussion of the items  or otherwise influence or attempt to influence in any manner the decision on the item.  D. All members, when present, must vote except when refraining from participating due to  actual or potential conflict of interest.  E. Commissioners not supporting a motion for action shall summarize the reason for their  vote.  ARTICLE 6.  PUBLIC RECORDS  A. Records of all public hearings shall be made available to the public in the office of the  City Clerk.   B. Secretary – Duties: The secretary shall be a representative of the City Clerk’s Office, and  shall keep minutes of each meeting and shall record the official actions taken. The  records of all proceedings shall be available to the council and to the public.  ARTICLE 7.  ATTENDANCE  A. Any member of the REOC who fails, for any reason, to attend three (3) regular,  adjourned regular, or specially‐scheduled meetings, within any 12 month period, shall  be reviewed by the Chairperson for possible referral to the City Council.  ARTICLE 8.  FILLING VACANCIES AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS.  A. Vacancies shall be filled for unexpired terms. The council, by majority action, may  remove any commissioner as provided in the City Charter.   ARTICLE 9.  RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES.  A. The Commission may adopt rules, regulations and procedures as required for the  transaction of its business. These rules shall become effective upon approval of the  council.    May 22, 2018 Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Agenda Report Meeting Date: 12/12/19 Item Number: 3 DATE: December 12th, 2019 FROM: Brian Nelson, Supervising Civil Engineer SUBJECT: BUDGET REALLOCATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE PROJECT RECOMMENDATION Review and recommend to the City Council the reallocation of Local Revenue Measure funding for the Police Station Parking Lot Maintenance project to other ongoing City Facility Parking Lot Maintenance projects identified in the 19-21 Financial Plan. DISCUSSION Background As part of the 2017-19 Financial Plan, several Capital Improvement Plan Projects received local revenue measure funds to address the aging Police Department station. Those projects included addressing: 1. Operational space needs; 2. The evidence storage building; 3. Exterior painting of the Police Department; 4. The boiler; 5. A study and conceptual design of the eventual replacement of the Police Station; and, 6. The parking lot maintenance project At the December 6th , 2018 Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) meeting, the commission approved a recommendation to the City Council to cancel five maintenance related projects for the Police Station and to reallocate the funding to support the ongoing design efforts for the Police Station Replacement, which includes development of a completely new site facility layout impacting the entirety of the property, including the parking lot. At the time of the above referenced meeting, the design of the parking lot improvements was still underway and the project remained in the work plan; however, as design work progressed to the final stage in early 2019, it was determined that the repair would need to be more extensive than first realized, requiring a full reconstruct and partial regrading of the parking lot. With the preliminary design for the Police Department Replacement underway and the potential for a completely reconstructed facility, the Police Department determined that the most prudent course of action would be to cancel the project. This specific project was identified within the City’s Parking Lot Maintenance Annual Asset Maintenance project account. By canceling the PD Parking Lot Maintenance project, Staff recommends the funding remain within the Annual Asset Maintenance Account to support FY 19- Staff Report – Budget Allocation for Police Department Station Replacement Project Page 2    21 Parking Lot Maintenance projects, which are currently in the design stage. These parking lot projects include French Park and Emerson Park. Additionally, funding remaining in the asset maintenance account can be utilized to support minor spot repairs and pothole repairs within the existing Police facility parking lot so that the parking lot remains in usable condition. FISCAL IMPACT The following table shows the Local Revenue Measure funding for the projects recommended for cancellation and funding reallocation to the City Facility Parking Lot Maintenance Annual Asset Maintenance Account. As outlined in the City’s Municipal Code1, the REOC is responsible for reviewing and making budget recommendations directly to the City Council regarding expenditures from the Local Revenue Measure. Since capital projects can only be canceled by the City Council, projects funded by the Local Revenue Measure are first presented to the REOC for their consideration and a recommendation to the City Council. Approved Funding Project FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Total Parking Lot Improvements $ $120,000 $120,000 Recommended Reallocation Parking Lot Annual Asset Maintenance - $120,000 - Total Change $0 $0 $0 CONCERENCES This recommendation has the concurrence of the Police Department.   1   Chapter 3.15 ‐ The Commission will be responsible for reviewing and making budget recommendations directly  to the City Council regarding expenditures from the essential services transactions (sales) and use tax and  reporting annually to the community on the City's use of these tax revenues.   Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Agenda Report Meeting Date: 12/12/19 Item Number: 4 DATE: December 12, 2019 FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager Prepared By: Ryan Betz, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: 2018-19 ANNUAL COMMUNITY REPORT AND CITIZEN OVERSIGHT MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Discuss concepts and provide direction for the 2018-19 Annual Community Report; and 2. Appoint two Commissioners to serve on a subcommittee to assist in the development of the report; 3. Discuss concepts of the Community Forum and the 2018-19 Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting. DISCUSSION Chapter 3.15 of the Municipal Code (the Essential Services Transactions [Sales] and Use Tax) includes specific citizen oversight and fiscal accountability provisions. These provisions include an annual community report and annual citizen oversight meeting: Annual Community Report. A written report shall be reviewed at a public hearing by the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission, and a summary will be provided annually to every household in the community detailing how much revenue is being generated by the measure and how funds are being spent (MC 3.15.040.E). Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting. An invitation will be extended each year to the entire community inviting them to participate in a forum to review and discuss the use of the revenue generated by this measure. City staff will also be available to meet with any group that requests a specific briefing with their members to discuss and answer questions about the revenues generated by the measure and their uses (MC 3.15.040.F). Annual Community Report The community report is produced annually based on revenues and expenditures from the previous fiscal year. The most recent report was published for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 (Attachment 1). This report included: 1. Background of the sales tax measure 2. Current and historical detail on Local Revenue Measure funding 3. How Local Revenue Measure funds were used including Project Spotlight descriptions and photography 4. Planned Local Revenue Measure uses for the following year 5. Detailed Local Revenue Measure funding schedule City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle    6. REOC members The REOC could consider concepts and provide any direction on ways to enhance this report for the public. Some previous improvements included: 1. Adding more storytelling spotlights including project photography 2. Translating some of the “government jargon” into meaningful and simple terms 3. Replacing some of the narrative with infographics 4. Revising the look and feel to align with City style guide standards 5. Switching to a landscape format to allow for easy reading on a computer. Recommendations for the 2018-19 report are: 1. Maintain styling from the new & improved 2017-18 report – easy to read, in line with City branding, will help develop consistency, received positive feedback 2. Use design cost savings for additional photography to highlight 2018-19 projects 3. Include timeline of initiatives/projects pipeline – add dates, additional projects 4. Photos and names of REOC members 5. Utilize the same LRM logo in lockup with SLO City logo on cover and back page The City will be using AMF Media Group (AMF) to design the report. AMF is a San Luis Obispo-based public relations and marketing firm and currently provides a variety of City-wide communications support services. The Annual Community Report in Brief will be included in City utility bills in March 2020 and discussed at the Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting in April 2020. Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting The Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for the public to learn about how funds generated from the Local Revenue Measure were spent and provide feedback. The meeting meets the obligations identified in City’s Municipal Code related to the Local Revenue Measure (MC 3.15.040.F). The Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for the public to learn about how funds generated from the Local Revenue Measure were spent and provide feedback. When the Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting occurs in the same year as the development of the City’s two-year financial plan, the meeting is included as a part of the biennial Community Forum associated with the financial plan development process. That was the case for last year’s Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting in developing the 2019-21 Financial Plan. When the meeting occurs outside of the financial plan development a separate meeting is held. This was done two years ago, in 2018. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers and included an overview presentation of Local Revenue Measure uses in the previous year as well as the opportunity for public comment. The notification for the meeting was included in utility bills, but there was very limited public attendance. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle    The commission should discuss and provide direction for the date, time, venue, outreach and other logistics for the meeting. ATTACHMENTS 1. 2017-18 Annual Community Report  2. 2017-18 Annual Community Report in Brief  LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE ANNUAL COMMUNITY REPORT Fiscal Year 2017–18 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO HOW DID WE SPEND REVENUES? PAGE 5 Read about how Local Revenue Measure funds were spent in 2017–18. CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY RENOVATIONS PAGE 7 Learn more about how the City worked with the County to improve the public library in Downtown San Luis Obispo. 1 PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Neighborhood Paving The Madonna and Los Osos Valley Road project included neighborhood repaving, new striping, bike lane improvements, pedestrian crosswalk and ADA upgrades. The project used recycled pavement materials. 2 The Local Revenue Measure – also known as Measure G – is a one-half percent local sales tax approved by City voters in November 2006. It protects and maintains essential services and facilities, such as open space preservation, bike lanes and sidewalks, public safety, neighborhood street paving and code enforcement, flood protection, senior programs, and other vital services and capital improvement projects. The Local Revenue Measure is subject to voter extension in 2023. The Local Revenue Measure is a general-purpose measure and, as such, the proceeds are not restricted to specific purposes. This provides the Council with flexibility to respond to new circumstances and challenges. The voter-approved ballot language provides guidance to use local sales tax revenue to protect and maintain essential services and facilities and identifies examples of services and projects that achieve this objective. These community spending priorities help guide the Citizen’s Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) when making recommendations to the Council about Local Revenue Measure uses. The Council uses the REOC’s input, and additional public feedback, to prioritize the use of Local Revenue Measure funding as part of the City’s two-year financial planning process. WHAT IS THE LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE? The Mission Plaza Railing project is part of ongoing upgrades to ensure one of our most used public spaces is safe and the area surrounding the creek can be enjoyed by all. 3 To protect and maintain essential services and facilities – such as open space preservation; bike lanes and sidewalks; public safety; neighborhood street paving and code enforcement; flood protection; senior programs; and other vital services and capital improvement projects – shall the City’s Municipal Code be amended to extend the current one-half percent local sales tax for eight years, with independent annual audits, public goal-setting and budgeting, and a Citizens’ Oversight Commission? LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE BALLOT LANGUAGE (MEASURE G) FISCAL YEAR In 2018 the City’s open space team focused on major improvements at Johnson Ranch and Reservoir Canyon trailheads, including the installation of this 60-foot pedestrian bridge above the waterfall at Reservoir Canyon. 4 Local one-half percent sales tax revenue totaled $7.5 million in 2017-18, which adds approximately 12 percent to the general fund. The Local Revenue Measure has generated more than $71 million since its original adoption in November 2006. REVENUES Dana Street was repaved with an asphalt overlay and ADA compliant pedestrian improvements and curb corner ramps were created at all crossings. FISCAL YEAR $5M $6M $7M $8M 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 $5,616,300 $6,237,500 $6,493,800 $6,774,365 $7,136,300 $7,178,200 $7,376,500 $7,504,500 ANNUAL RE V E NUE S 5USES 2017–18 2017-18 Local Revenue Measure funds were used on the following Council-adopted priorities: 7% PARKS AND RECREATION/ SENIOR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES $481,000 8% OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION $539,000 9% FLOOD PROTECTION $667,000 5% BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS $383,000 6% TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF/SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS $466,000 4% CODE ENFORCEMENT $313,000 1% OTHER VITAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS $54,000 41% NEIGHBORHOOD STREET PAVING (INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO BIKE LANES) $2.9 million 19% PUBLIC SAFETY $1.4 million City/County Library renovations & improvements 6USES 2017–18 Funds were used to pay for police officer positions and to replace emergency response vehicles for both the Police and Fire Departments. For every $1 of revenue generated by the Local Revenue Measure, $.72 is paid by visitors and $.28 is paid by City residents (2014 Retail Sales Analysis) Operating Uses ($2.5M) // 34% Capital Uses ($4.8M) // 66% To fund positions that provide services Examples of these costs include funding for positions such as police officers and flood control staff. To fund construction and investment in equipment The largest capital expenditures funded by the Local Revenue Measure in 2017-18 were neighborhood street paving projects (including bike lane improvements); public safety equipment, and open space preservation. Local Revenue Measure uses fall into two categories: operating expenses and capital expenses. 7PROJECT SPOTLIGHT In partnership with the County, the Library in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo saw major maintenance upgrades to the roof, windows, and paint throughout. The elevator was modernized and improved, as well as renovated for ADA compliance and accessibility. The project also included a new HVAC system throughout the facility. Each year the San Luis Obispo Library sees about 163,000 visitors, and the upgrades have enhanced the space for people of all ages. City/County Library Remodel, Major Maintenance and ADA Compliance 8 There are many exciting projects to look forward to in 2018-19 and several have already been completed. For a complete listing of projects funded by the Local Revenue Measure, see the summary table at the end of the report. PLANNED LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE USES LAUREL LANE COMPLETE STREETS AUGUST 2018 MEADOW PARK PATHWAY MAINTENANCE AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SPRING 2019 STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENTS SUMMER 2019 STREET LIGHTING MAY 2019 REPLACEMENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES 4 REPLACED BY END OF YEAR SINSHEIMER STADIUM BACKSTOP REPLACEMENT DECEMBER 2018 Permanent protection of the 266 acres in the Miossi Open Space will provide recovery benefits to a variety of rare plants, as well as habitat and migration corridors for steelhead trout, mountain lions, and the California black bear. The land will also link existing trails connecting Poly Canyon to the West Cuesta Ridge area, where you can see outstanding views of the Pacific Ocean. 9 OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE 2017–18 (BUDGET) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) 2017–18 (BUDGET & CARRYOVER*) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) Laguna Lake Dredging 92,323 60,789 Open Space and Tree Maintenance 306,943 235,602 Open Space Protection 560,857 112,073 Open Space Wildfire Fuel Reduction 5,000 - Ranger Services (Ranger Staffing: FTE= 2) 139,685 130,818 Subtotal 144,685 130,818 960,123 408,464 Bicycle Facility Improvements 127,993 64,919 Sidewalk Repairs 157,529 51,585 Bob Jones Trail Octagon Barn Connection 42,531 - Pedestrian and Bike Pathway Maintenance 98,409 7,093 Downtown Renewal 196,000 - Street Marking Replacement 5,753 5,753 Bicycle Transportation Plan Implementation 194,745 21,363 Railroad Safety Trail - Bike Bridge at Phillips Lane 250,000 25,398 Safe Routes To School 44,594 - Octagon Barn Facility 184,754 - Active Transport Plan 40,000 - Sidewalk Replacement 5,000 - Railroad District Sidewalk Replacement 5,000 - Sidewalk Access Improvements 45,000 17,396 Transportation Planning and Engineering (Engineers, Bike Coordinator, FTE = 1.6) 189,099 189,099 Subtotal 189,099 189,099 1,397,308 193,506 OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 10CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS Traffic Safety Report 63,000 5,450 Traffic Operations Report Implementation 10,909 1,713 Traffic Sign Maintenance 25,000 2,070 Traffic Safety & Operations Improvements 30,000 436 Monterey and Osos Traffic Signal 252,628 252,869 Parking Structure Assessment 8,333 - Traffic Signal Truck 91,133 91,133 Neighborhood Traffic Improvements 75,352 1,779 Signal and Light Maintenance (Technician; FTE = 1) 111,001 110,254 Subtotal 111,001 110,254 556,355 355,450 TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF / SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE 2017–18 (BUDGET) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) 2017–18 (BUDGET & CARRYOVER) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) Laurel Lane complete streets provides improved bicycle lanes and crossings used by school children, the neighborhood, and visitors to Sinsheimer Park 11CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 Police Traffic Motorcycle Replacements (2) 71,154 70,196 Police Patrol Vehicle Replacements (4) 207,086 92,586 Police Station Replacement Study 80,000 32,903 Fire Records Management System Replacement 16,730 - Police Dispatch Hardware Replacement 40,826 - 911 Phone System 207,768 - Fire Vehicle Replacement (Command Vehicle, Emergency Response, Truck) 208,474 186,195 Fire Stations and Emergency Dispatch Building Maintenance and Improvements 132,200 14,720 Fire Station #4 Backup Generator 7,000 - Police Station Building Maintenance and Improvements 35,000 - Pest Control for Police and Fire Stations 28,000 - Police Handheld and Vehicle Radio Replacement 180,000 - South Hills Radio Upgrade 250,000 11,546 Facility Security Cameras 26,500 17,404 Police Digital Storage Equipment Replacement 80,000 80,000 Street Lighting 20,000 - PulsePoint CPR Software 8,000 8,000 Patrol Services (Officers, Sergeant; FTE = 4) 884,388 884,388 Subtotal 892,388 892,388 1,590,738 505,549 OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE 2017–18 (BUDGET) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) 2017–18 (BUDGET & CARRYOVER) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) PUBLIC SAFETY Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing 373,649 192,614 Concrete Streets (Toro & Palm, Toro & Johnson, Nipomo & Dana) 575,160 105,992 Streets Asphalt Grinder and 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck 91,828 91,828 Madonna & LOVR Street Resurfacing 2,148,916 2,148,916 Corp. Yard Building Maintenance 9,500 9,500 Streets Crack Sealant Machine 48,199 48,199 Streets Skip/Drag Loader 133,000 122,406 Fleet Electric Forklift 35,000 35,000 Streets Maintenance Medium Duty Truck 120,000 - Streets and Sidewalk Maintenance and Engineering (Maintenance Worker, Project Engineer; FTE =2) 214,594 210,649 Subtotal 214,594 210,649 3,535,252 2,754,455 12CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE 2017–18 (BUDGET) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) 2017–18 (BUDGET & CARRYOVER) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) NEIGHBORHOOD STREET PAVING INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO BIKE LANES Dana Street paving 13 Bridge Replacement (Marsh Street Bridge Repair) 725,869 780 Storm Drain System Replacement 665,623 57,408 Broad/Leff Streets Culvert 10,000 - Creek and Flood Protection (Collection System Personnel; FTE = 6) 641,742 608,578 Subtotal 641,742 608,578 1,401,492 58,188 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE 2017–18 (BUDGET) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) 2017–18 (BUDGET & CARRYOVER) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) FLOOD PROTECTION PARKS AND RECREATION / SENIOR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES CODE ENFORCEMENT Mission Plaza Railing 139,875 59,875 Building and Safety (Code Enforcement Officer and Technicians; FTE = 3) 252,729 252,729 Subtotal 252,729 252,729 139,875 59,875 Park Major Maintenance and Repairs 496,151 20,734 French & Islay Tennis Court Resurfacing 2,630 - Sinsheimer Park Baseball Backstop Replacement 98,500 2,385 City/County Library Remodel, Major Maintenance and ADA Compliance 408,900 262,024 Parks & Recreation Building HVAC Replacement 7,200 4,764 Swim Center Filter Control 18,500 8,022 Ludwick Center Gym Lights 15,500 - Parks Maintenance Vehicle Replacement (Pickup Truck, Tractor, Utility Cart) 99,672 99,672 Parks and Landscape Maintenance (Maintenance Worker; FTE = 1) 83,520 83,520 Subtotal 83,520 83,520 1,147,053 397,601 14 City Hall Chiller Replacement 227,400 14,476 Multi-Site Energy Management Software 24,000 15,400 City Hall Building Maintenance 24,500 24,018 Completed Projects (Available funding for LRM project needs) 66,997 - Subtotal - - 342,897 53,894 TOTAL LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE USES 2,529,758 2,478,035 11,071,093 4,786,982 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE 2017–18 (BUDGET) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) 2017–18 (BUDGET & CARRYOVER) 2017–18 (ACTUAL) OTHER VITAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS * Budget & Carryover includes unspent funds for planned but not yet completed projects Road Paving The Madonna and Los Osos Valley Road project included neighborhood repaving, new striping, bike lane improvements, pedestrian crosswalk and ADA upgrades. The project was built using recycled pavement materials. 15 Open Space Preservation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, Traffic Congestion Relief/Safety Improvements, Public Safety, Neighborhood Street Paving, Code Enforcement, Flood Protection, Parks and Recreation/Senior Programs and Facilities, other Vital Services and Capital Projects. PRIORITIES SET BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR FY 2017–18 INCLUDE: CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO For more information, please visit: www.slocity.org/budget Photography: Content & Design: AMF Media Group Kelly Donohue Photography Owen Main Photography City of San Luis Obispo The concrete intersections at Palm/Johnson and Palm/Toro were reconstructed and ADA compliant pedestrian improvements were made at all curb corner ramps and crossings. Winston Newland Commissioner Chris Coates Chair CITIZENS’ REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION Volunteer Residents Serve on the Commission The Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) reviews, reports, and makes recommendations directly to the City Council regarding the revenue and expenditures of the City’s general purpose, half-percent sales tax. The REOC consists of five members, who must be residents and registered voters of the City. Michael Multari Commissioner Ken Kienow Vice Chair Jeannette McClure Commissioner WHAT IS THE LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE? ANNUAL COMMUNITY REPORT IN BRIEF Fiscal Year 2017–18 19%PUBLIC SAFETY $1.4 million 41%NEIGHBORHOOD STREET PAVING (INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO BIKE LANES) $2.9 million 7%PARKS AND RECREATION/ SENIOR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES $481,000 8%OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION $539,000 9%FLOOD PROTECTION $667,000 5%BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS $383,000 6%TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF/SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS $466,000 4%CODE ENFORCEMENT $313,000 1%OTHER VITAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS $54,000 2017-18 Local Revenue Measure funds were used on the following Council-adopted priorities: HOW IS YOUR 1/2 PERCENT SALES TAX SPENT? Neighborhood Paving The concrete intersections at Palm/Johnson and Palm/Toro were reconstructed and ADA compliant pedestrian improvements were made at all curb corner ramps and crossings. Dana Street was repaved and also received new crossings, and Madonna/LOVR was repaved and new bike lanes were implemented creating safer routes for cyclists. Public Safety The Local Revenue Measure supports the City’s Police Department by providing funding for officer positions. Funds were also used to purchase emergency response vehicles for both the Police and Fire Departments. Open Space The City’s Conservation Plan for the Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve identified the need to provide increased trail access and creek crossings to allow safer passage, particularly during winter storms when the creek often floods parts of the trail. The installation of a new 60-foot span bridge crossing is complete. Flood Protection Flood protection included annual replacement of failing corrugated metal storm drain pipes throughout the City. Planned future projects include replacement of storm drain pipes on Bullock, Buchon, at Santa Rosa, Broad at Leff culvert, Old Garden Creek, Broad Street, Ellen Way, Lakeview, and Woodbridge. SPENDING HIGHLIGHTS The Local Revenue Measure – also known as Measure G – is a one-half percent local sales tax approved by City voters in November 2006. It protects and maintains essential services and facilities, such as open space preservation, bike lanes and sidewalks, public safety, neighborhood street paving and code enforcement, flood protection, senior programs, and other vital services and capital improvement projects. The Local Revenue Measure is subject to voter extension by March 31, 2023. These community spending priorities help guide the Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) when making recommendations to the Council about Local Revenue Measure uses. The Council uses the REOC’s input, and additional public feedback, to prioritize use of the Local Revenue Measure funding as part of the City’s two-year financial planning process. Local one-half-percent sales tax revenue totaled $7.5 million in 2017-18, which adds approximately 12 percent to the general fund. The Local Revenue Measure has generated more than $71 million since its original adoption in November 2006. REVENUES CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // For a complete list of 2017–18 Local Revenue Measure uses, view the full report at slocity.org/budget $7.5M City/County Library Remodel, Major Maintenance and ADA Compliance The City/County Library in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo saw many upgrades over the summer of 2018. In partnership with the County, the facility saw major maintenance upgrades to the roof, windows, and paint throughout. The elevator was modernized and improved, as well as renovated for ADA compliance and accessibility. The project also included a new Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) system throughout the facility. Each year the San Luis Obispo Library sees approximately 163,000 visitors, and the upgrades have enhanced the space for people of all ages. For every $1 of revenue generated by the Local Revenue Measure, $.72 is paid by visitors and $.28 is paid by City residents. (2014 Retail Sales Analysis) PROJECT HIGHLIGHT Operating Uses ($2.5M) // 34% – Funds positions that provide services Examples of these costs include funding for positions such as police officers and flood control staff. Capital Uses ($4.8M) // 66% – Funds construction and investment in equipment The largest capital expenditures funded by the Local Revenue Measure is 2017-18 were neighborhood street paving projects, public safety equipment, and open space preservation. Neighborhood Paving The Madonna and Los Osos Valley Road project included neighborhood repaving, new striping, bike lane improvements, pedestrian crosswalk and ADA upgrades. The project used recycled pavement materials.  Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Agenda Report Meeting Date: 12/12/19 Item Number: 5   DATE: December 12, 2019 FROM: Derek Johnson, City Manager Prepared By: Ryan Betz, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: RESIDENT FOCUS GROUPS AND SURVEY RESULTS REGARDING FUNDING PRIORITIES.   RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Receive a report on the results of two resident focus groups, a statistically relevant survey of residents and a plan for continued public engagement and outreach; and 2. Discuss potential roles to support and participate in public engagement and outreach efforts. DISCUSSION Background On March 8, 2018, a presentation titled Funding the Future was presented to the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC). That initiative is a long-term view of the City’s infrastructure needs that have been identified by the community through various adopted plans, including the 1) City’s General Plan, 2) Bicycle Transportation Plan, 3) Downtown Concept Plan and 4) Mission Plaza Concept Plan that will help to maintain the City’s character and qualit y of life for future generations. The feedback from the Commission, together with feedback from other City advisory bodies and the community, were presented to the City Council on April 17, 2018. The Council directed staff to return to the Council as part of the 2019-21 Financial Plan with an outreach and engagement plan, a prioritized project list, and recommendations to fund capital projects. In January, 2019, the Council received a report on the outreach and engagement plan, approved the selection of Vice Mayor Pease and Council Member Stewart to serve on an Ad Hoc Subcommittee (subcommittee) and to direct staff to hire an independent survey and research firm to conduct focus groups and statistically valid suvey to explore a variety of issues related to the community’s feedback and to evaluate the potential community interest of renewing or amending the existing, voter approved Local Revenue Measure (LRM). On December 3, 2019, the Council received an update on those efforts, including the results of two focus groups and a statistically valid survey of registered voters in the city (survey), directed staff to continue public engagement efforts and to discuss potential roles with the REOC on supporting and participating in public engagement and outreach efforts. Focus Group Results Staff retained an independent survey and research firm, FM3, through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to assist in these efforts. In consultation with the subcommittee, FM3 conducted two focus groups on June 19, 2019. The participants were almost evenly split on gender and generally reflected the demographic and geographic composition of the City’s electorate. The objective was to examine the City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle    knowledge and perceptions about City-related services from voters who live in San Luis Obispo. Specifically, the discussions were focused on the City’s need for services, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades and the participants’ priority for the use of City funds. It should be noted that focus groups are qualitative in nature and provide a valuable opportunity to have an in-depth discussion on various issues facing the City and understand the reasons behind opinions that are held. This work was then used to help inform the survey to determine the preferences and opinions held by the broader population. The results of the Focus Groups showed several general, broad themes: 1) General View of the City a) Overall, most had favorable opinions of living in the City. b) Like many California cities, concerns about maintaining the City’s character and quality of life into the future. 2) Perceived Additional Funding Needs and Support for a Proposed Measure a) There is a general sense that the City has a need for additional funds. b) A general-purpose measure that could fund City services as well as infrastructure projects was principally supported in the groups. c) Participants primarily focused on the need for additional locally controlled revenue for City services and some infrastructure projects. d) Support for a 1-cent general purpose, simple majority sales tax was slightly lower than support for a 1 ½-cent sales tax. This may be attributed to the 1-cent sales tax focusing on infrastructure upgrades while the 1 ½ cent sales tax includes services, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. e) Most participants agreed that the City did need to ensure there was enough funding to provide the services, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades they value and rely on. 3) Perceived Funding Priorities a) Maintaining the City’s quality of life, character and the need for road improvements, safety upgrades and cross-town connections were the leading reasons the participants would consider additional, locally controlled funding. The results from the focus groups provided helpful insight to the subcommittee on the importance of services, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. This insight helped draft the statistically relevant survey and specific areas of priority. Survey Results The survey of registered voters took place between September 15 and 22, 2019, and included 442 individual responses with an overall margin of error of +/- 4.9%. For the survey, FM3 used a dual-mode approach (telephone and online) to produce an all-inclusive, representative sample of the registered voters in the City. Similar surveys have been conducted in the past and have helped inform the Council on decisions to place measures on an upcoming ballot. The survey built upon the feedback received in the focus groups and asked residents’ preferences on a variety of topics including services, maintenance of existing infrastructure, replacement/upgrades of infrastructure and overall spending priorities. The survey asked participants to respond to a sample ballot measure that renewed the existing LRM at a 1 ½ cent rate that focused on maintenance, essential services and infrastructure. The sample ballot measure City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle    language was based upon the input from the focus groups. The following is a summary of the survey results: Need for Additional Funds for Services and Infrastructure o Almost six in ten survey respondents perceive the City needs additional funds to provide the level of services and infrastructure residents need and want, though only about two in ten indicate there is a great need. o A majority of survey respondents initially support a conceptual local ballot measure at 63 percent. This is an increase from a previous survey conducted in April 2018 which had an initial support of 57 percent. The language in the 2018 survey focused solely on upgrades to infrastructure. Based upon the input from the focus groups regarding the importance of services and maintenance of infrastructure, the 2019 survey was broadened to include City services, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle    o The survey asked respondents if they would support the potential ballot measure at a 1-cent rate. The results show there is no statistical difference in support between an extension of the current voter approved LRM at a 1½-cent rate or at a 1-cent rate. 63 percent of respondents would vote yes on an LRM at a 1 ½-cent rate while 60 percent of respondents would vote yes on a 1-cent rate. o o o o o The more a survey respondent perceived a need for additional funds for City services, the more one is likely to vote yes in support of a ballot measure. This suggests that additional public education and outreach will help inform residents about the City’s needs for additional services, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle    2) Voter Priorities a) Voters continue to rate with greater importance maintaining (68 percent) rather than improving (42 percent) essential City services. This is consistent with the 2018 survey, when voters rated maintaining (64 percent) rather than improving (42 percent) essential City services. b) The same can be said of maintaining rather than improving City infrastructure, with 61 percent ranking maintaining City infrastructure as extremely/very important rather than 48 percent ranking improving City infrastructure. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle    c) Voters rated requiring all funds used locally; protecting creeks from pollution; addressing homelessness; and maintaining police, fire/emergency response as the most important features of a possible measure. Rating by Extremely/Very Important Requiring all funds used locally 79% Protecting creeks from pollution 73% Addressing Homelessness 71% Maintaining police, fire/emergency response 71% Keeping public areas safe and clean 67% Helping ensure children have safe places to play 67% Preserving open space and natural areas 66% Requiring all funds to benefit the community 66% Protecting long-term fiscal stability 65% Preparing for wildfires and other natural disasters 62% Repairing streets and potholes 62% Increasing affordable housing supplies 59% Replacing fire stations that have been determined by structural engineers to not meet current seismic earthquake standards 59% Retaining and attracting local businesses 55% Maintaining and improving parks 55% Expanding open space and natural areas 54% Public Engagement and Outreach Additional public engagement and outreach is recommended to both inform the community of the needs for the City and receive additional feedback on services, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. This effort will fall into the following overall approach: Informing and consulting residents/stakeholders on the services, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades needed to help maintain the City’s character and quality of life into the future. The public engagement and outreach plan is intended to educate residents, businesses and other community stakeholders about the need for maintaining/improving services and infrastructure, assist in identifying priorities, and the funding options to support them. The information collected from the community will help inform Council on the community’s receptivity of potentially placing a measure on the November 2020 ballot. The strategy involves a multi-channel communications outreach approach with community feedback opportunities. Examples include presentations to community organizations, neighborhood groups, advisory bodies, City staff, an online survey (Open City Hall) and facility tours/information sessions. Public engagement and outreach will continue into the spring. Potential Role for the REOC to Support and Participate in Public Engagement and Outreach Efforts Due to the REOC’s role of reviewing the existing half-cent sales tax revenues and expenditures, reporting on use of those funds to the community, and providing recommendations directly to the City Council regarding expenditures of these tax revenues as an integral part of the budget process, the City Council has requested the REOC consider supporting and participating in public engagement and outreach City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle    efforts. Below are several options for the REOC to consider, though there may be other options that the REOC would like to discuss: 1) Incorporate the SLO Forward community presentation & feedback opportunity into the Annual Citizen Oversight meeting. 2) Attend presentations to the community, neighborhood groups or City advisory body meetings to listen to the community feedback about their priorities. 3) Attend Informational Sessions and Facility Tours 4) Review the community feedback prior to presenting it to the City Council.