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Home My WebLink About11-12-2020 MTC PresentationsPublic Comment: •Verbal Public Comment ➢Participants of the webinar: •Submit a ‘question’that includes your name and item number (or public comment)for the item you would like to speak on. •Once public comment for the item is called, your microphone will be unmuted and you will have three minutes to speak. •You can also click the “Raise Hand”icon to signal that you would like to speak. Mass Transportation Advisory Committee November 12th, 2020 slotransit.org PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time,people may address the Committee on items not on the agenda.Items raised are generally referred to staff and,if action by the Committee is necessary,may be scheduled for a future meeting. Public Comment: •Verbal Public Comment ➢Participants of the webinar: •Submit a ‘question’that includes your name and item number (or public comment)for the item you would like to speak on. •Once public comment for the item is called, your microphone will be unmuted and you will have three minutes to speak. •You can also click the “Raise Hand”icon to signal that you would like to speak. Item #1 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.Minutes of the Mass Transportation Committee of March 11,2020 ____________________________________________ Recommendation: Review and approve the Mass Transportation Committee minutes of March 11,2020. Item #3 ACTION ITEMS 3.Advisory Body Goal Setting Recommendations for the 2021-23 Financial Plan _______________________________________________ Recommendation: Discuss and provide recommendations for the Advisory Body Goal Setting process for the 2021-23 Financial Plan. Advisory Bodies 2021-23 Financial Plan Goal Setting Parameters 1 2019-21 Financial Plan Guided by the Fiscal Health Response Plan–the purpose of the Plan is to establish a framework to respond to the long-term fiscal im pacts of the significant increases in required pension contributions to the CalPERS retirement system over three years. 2 Three-Year Plan Year 1 2018-19 Year 2 2019-20 Year 3 2020-21 San Luis Obispo is committed to… Good Fiscal Management Public Engagement Quality Services 4 Considerations when setting goals: Changes in Econo mic Conditions Pending Diablo Closure Further CalPERS Adjustments Long-term Environmental & Fiscal Sustainability COVID19 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Assumptions Phased reopening Schools return in Fall 2020 Impact on most industries Recessionary trends “U”Shaped recovery “How much of a guessing game is a wild guessing game right now as there is no historical precedent for the current crisis and little good data as of yet.” –Beacon Economics General Fund Long Term Forecast 5 *Based on unaudited actuals Based on 2020-21 Supplemental Budget f orecast Fiscal Health Contingency Plan Activated –Hiring,purchasing,and travel chills to mitigate revenue shortfalls. Healthy Reserve Levels –The City has multiple reserves in preparation for future unknowns and cash flow preservation. 2019-20 Results:Realized savings from additional employee contributions to CalPERS and hiring new staff under the PEPRA retirement plan limiting the impact of revenue shortfall. Fiscal Health Response Plan:in effect through 2020-21 Where are we now? 6 *From 2018-19 Fund Balance Unfunded Liability Payments as part of FHRP FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21 CalPERS Downpayments $4.2 mil -Paid $4.2 mil*-Unpaid –in Undesignated Fund Balance $3.0 mil –payment to be determined 115 Pension Trust Fund $1.4 mil –In Reserve $2.0 –allocation to be determined 7CityCouncilAdoption of ONE Unified City Goal (June 2,2020): Economic Stability,Recovery,and Resiliency Link to 20-21 Supplemental Budget with goal details (pg.17) July 2020 Council approved creation of a Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion Task Force to provide guidance and a foundation for creating a potential 21-23 DE&I fo cused Major City Goal Goal Setting Parameters 1.Consider uncertainty regarding the long -term impacts from COVID19 2.Consider increased pressure to fund infrastructure maintenance 3.Advancing Fiscal Health Response Plan objectives 4.New projects and services will require trade-offs with current core services (Revenue generating new services excluded.) 5.Goal setting through the lenses of Diversity,Equity,and Inclusivity 8 Goal-Setting & the Budget Process February 2021 June 2021 *November 17, 2020 “Setting the Stage”Workshop **Date TBD “Budget Foundation”Workshop June 2021 2021-23 Financial Plan Community Involvement (format TBD due to COVID) April 2021 The proposed Financial Plan Calendar will be presented to Council on 10/20/20 QUESTIONS? 10 We are available to talk to you and your advisory body and respond to questions. Natalie Harnett Principal Budget Analyst nharnett@slocity.org Brigitte Elke Finance Director belke@slocity.org Item #4 BUSINESS ITEMS 4.2021-23 Financial Plan City Goal Setting Process Staff Presentation By: Natalie Harnett, Budget Analyst _______________________________________________ Recommendation: Receive a presentation on the 2021-23 Financial Plan City Goal Setting Process. 2021-23 Financial Plan City Advisory Body Goal Recommendations Draft Recommended Goals for FY 2019-20 review: •Additional Staffing: Create one additional full-time staffing position for Transportation Grant Programs •Increase Services: Support expanding transit services for more frequency along major transit corridors. •Representation in Planning Review Process: Strengthening transit involvement in planning review process •Ensure Adequate Facilities: Including a dedicated Transit Center and growth ready Maintenance Facility •Adopt Advancements in Technology: Including alternative fuel vehicles slotransit.org Item #5 COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.Transit Manager Report •COVID-19 Response •Ridership Item #5 COVID-19 Response In response to the California declared State of Emergency, the City began implementing emergency response plans. SLO Transit’s response: •Developed a more stringent and regimented cleaning schedule with enhanced cleaning methods to keep buses disinfected and sanitized. •Modified Bus service, limited passenger capacity and reduced seating to promote physical distancing on board. Item #5 COVID-19 Response •Riders are encouraged to use public transit for essential travel only, wash hands regularly, and remain home if sick. •In accordance with the California State mandate, passengers are required when waiting for or riding on the bus, to wear a face covering. •Contractor’s offices were provided medical grade HEPA air purifiers. •Drivers have been provided a continual supply of PPE in the form of masks and gloves. •SLO Transit is encouraging digital bus passes through the Token Transit mobile app to limit cash handling. COVID-19 Total Ridership (March -October) CY19 CY20 Dif % Chng Cal Poly Ridership 393,713 50,481 (343,232)-87% General Ridership 232,878 99,315 (133,563)-57% Total Ridership 626,591 149,796 (476,795)-76% COVID-19 Ridership Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct CY19 84,866 104,049 103,621 55,725 38,107 39,598 73,508 127,117 CY20 56,519 9,670 11,528 12,813 11,134 12,869 16,707 18,556 - 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 COVID-19 Total Ridership by Month (March -October) CY19 CY20 COVID-19 Ridership July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun FY19 38,509 40,926 69,777 125,23 90,196 63,610 103,76 101,71 84,866 104,04 103,62 55,725 FY20 38,107 39,598 73,508 127,11 88,072 58,734 101,81 97,900 56,519 9,670 11,528 12,813 - 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 Total Ridership by Fiscal Year FY19 FY20 Total Ridership by Fiscal Year FY19 FY20 Dif % Chng Cal Poly Ridership 639,685 437,084 (202,601)-32% General Ridership 342,310 278,296 (64,014)-19% Total Ridership 981,995 715,380 (266,615)-27% COVID-19 Public Engagement slotransit.org COVID-19 Public Engagement slotransit.org COVID-19 Public Engagement slotransit.org COVID-19 Public Engagement slotransit.org COVID-19 Public Engagement slotransit.org We’re Here For You Campaign slotransit.org We’re Here For You Campaign slotransit.org Next regular MTC meeting January 13th, 2021 Via teleconference slotransit.org