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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER:
FROM: John Dunn, City Administrative Officii �
Prepared by. William C. Statler, Director of FinanceC,Z-i:
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF 1993-95 FINANCIAL PLAN AND 1993-94 BUDGET
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the 1993-95 Financial Plan and appropriating funds for 1993-
94 in the amount of$46,886,700 summarized as follows:
1993-94 1994-95
Operating Programs $29,546,500 $29,869,700
Capital-Outlay 11,923,700 5,120,800
Debt Service 5.396.500 5.602.800
TOTAL $46,886,700 $40,593,300
DISCUSSION.
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In preparing for final adoption of the 1993-95 Financial Plan, the Council has held a series
of in-depth workshops and public hearings over the past seven months covering a wide range
of budgeting topics, including major City goals, strategies for balancing the budget, financial
plan policies,our fiscal condition and long-term outlook, capital improvement plan projects,
and operating program issues. Based on previous discussions and Council direction from
the June 9, 1993 public hearing, the following changes will be reflected in the final 1993-95
Financial Plan:
Homeless Shelter
The Preliminary Financial Plan reflected an earlier recommendation to advance $4,000 of
the funding planned for the homeless shelter for 1993-94 ($120,000) into 1992-93. This
advance will not take place, and the 1993-95 Financial Plan will be revised accordingly.
Funding for Orcutt Road Right-of-Way Acquisition
Transportation impact fees were the proposed source of funding for the purchase of right-of-
way for the Orcutt Road grade separation project ($200,000 in 1993-94). Due to the
uncertainty of this funding source, it is recommended that the proceeds from the 1990
Certificates of Participation be used for this purpose. Assuming that approximately$569,500
of the $900,000 remaining from this issue will be used for the Headquarters Fire Station
land acquisition, there will be $331,000 available for this purpose.
Transportation Assistant
Funding is provided for a full-time Transportation Assistant .(rather than the half-.time,
regular Transit Assistant initially proposed) whose duties will include coordinating bikeway
programs and projects ($19,300 in 1993-94 and $20,600 in 1994-95). Consistent with Council
direction, recruitment for this position will not begin until we are assured that it can be
funded through grant (non-General Fund) resources.
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Results of General Unit Negotiations
As discussed with Council at the June 2, 1993 workshop, the General Unit has agreed to
defer their scheduled salary increase (2.5% in July) to January of 1994 in order to provide
continued funding at a 50% level for three positions which were previously scheduled to be
eliminated through the end of 1993-94: Accounting Assistant (Finance), Work Health
Coordinator (Personnel), and Public Education Specialist (Fire). There is no net fiscal
impact associated with this change: the cost of the salary deferral is equal to the cost of
extending these positions (approximately $51,000); however, the final Financial Plan will
distribute these costs appropriately and reflect them as authorized regular positions (at
reduced levels) through 1993-94.
ALTERNATIVES
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There are three basic alternatives available to the Council at this time:
■ Make further adjustments to the proposed 1993-95 Financial Plan. Any such
amendments could be made to the budget resolution at the June 15, 1993 meeting.
■ Continue consideration of final budget adoption to some other date prior to June 30,
1993. No meetings are currently scheduled until July 6, 1993.
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s Defer consideration of Financial Plan approval and budget adoption beyond June 30,
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1993. In this event, a continuing budget resolution should be adopted. Provided in .
Exhibit A is a memorandum from the City Administrative Officer outlining the
implications of this alternative.
SUMMARY
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As pointed out in the Budget Message of the 1993-95 Preliminary Financial Plan, there are
a number of key uncertainties ahead of us as we adopt a financial plan for the next two
years. The most significant of these is the amount of cuts the State will ultimately make to
cities as it addresses its own budget problems.
Last year, final State decisions on cuts.to cities were not made until September.. When the
final amount of State cuts is known, we will return to the council with further budget
balancing recommendations as needed. Until then, it is recommended that the Council
adopt the Financial Plan, recognizing that further changes may be needed as a result of
State budget cuts. More so than in past years, it will be necessary to continually monitor
our fiscal condition,.and to forthrightly and quickly act on the basis of the best information
before us.
However, we .should also recognize that because of our early and forthright efforts in.
identifying problems and solutions, the 1993-95 Financial Plan provides an excellent basis
for meeting the challenges ahead of us.
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RESOLUTION NO. (1993 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING THE 1993-95 FINANCIAL PLAN
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE 1993-94 FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS, the City Administrative Officer has recommended a comprehensive
Financial Plan for'1993-95 in accordance with budget policies and objectives established by
the Council; and
WHEREAS, the 1993-95 Financial Plan is based upon public comment and direction
of the Council after scheduled budget study sessions and hearings held between November
10, 1992 and June 15, 1993.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
that:
Section 1. The 1993-95 Financial Plan is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Outlay Budget for the Fiscal
Year beginning July 1, 1993 and ending June 30, 1994 is hereby appropriated in the amount
of $46,886,700 as follows:
Operating Programs $29,546,500
Capital Outlay 11,923,700
Debt Service 5.396.500
TOTAL $46,886,700
Resolution No. (1993 Series) Page 2
On motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of June, 1993.
Mayor Peg Pinard
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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MEMORANDUM
June 11, 1993 .
To: City Council
From: John Du
Subject: , . ut.on providing for the normal operation of the City until
the 1993-94 budget is adopted
In the event, for whatever reason, the Council is unable to adopt the proposed budget at the
June 15th Council meeting, and given that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Council isn't until July 6, 1993, the Council should adopt the attached resolution.
In this way:
1. Normal services of the City will continue
2. The City will have the authority to meet payroll and other. normal and
necessary expenses
If it were necessary to adopt the resolution, certain things will not occur, as follows:
1. No service or program modifications contained within the proposed budget
would be commenced
2. No 1993-94 capital improvement project would be initiated
3. No lay-off notices would be given to those whose positions are proposed for
elimination in the new budget.
In brief, the City would continue to operate under policies and processes in effect for the
present fiscal year, but no aspect of the proposed budget would be implemented.
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Attachment: Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. (1993 Series) _
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
EXTENDING THE 1992-93 BUDGET FOR OPERATING EXPENDITURES
UNTIL THE 1993-95 FINANCIAL PLAN AND THE 1993-94 BUDGET
IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, adoption of the 1993-95 Financial Plan and the 1993-94 Budget is not
expected prior to July 1, 1993 due to the need for additional review and discussion.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it.resolved by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
that it hereby extends the 1992-93 Budget for the current level of operations and
maintenance to 1993-94 until the 1993-95 Financial Plan and 1993-94 Budget is approved
and adopted.
On motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of June, 1993.
Mayor Peg Pinard
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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SUBJECT: Crime Prevention Coordinator Steve Seybold
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The SLOPOA Board of Directors has been formally asked by a member of our
Association to write to you on his behalf. As you are aware, in the wake of the
impending budget adoption, Steve Seybold is slated to be laid off as a result of the
City's financial situation.
We would like to point out that Steve is the only member of our Association who is
actually being laid off. The other targeted positions have been mitigated through
attrition. It was, and still is, our hope that this position can somehow be saved.
As all of you are aware, crime prevention plays a vital role not only in this
department's team effort but more importantly to the community in which this
position serves daily.
_ From an Association standpoint, we have brought up ways in our current negotiations
to keep this position funded; as yet, we have not reached an agreement on this
matter. But our negotiations are not finished, they are ongoing, as it is our hope that
this position can be ongoing. When this position was first targeted to be on the lay
off list, it was a tough decision by our Chief and we respect that. However, our
Association does not look at this position as a way to "trim the fat." Steve is one
person, in a one person unit--and a critical one at that.
According to the City.Municipal Code 2.36.280;
Any City employee may be laid off for an indefinite period of time
whenever the City Council determines there is a lack of work or funding
for the position, or that the necessity for the position no longer exists.
As we see it, there is more than enough work for one person. Steve has put in
countless hours of his own time. The necessity certainly exists, now more than ever.
So we are left with lack of funds. If indeed an ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure, we believe we must find the funds for this position. The money it will save
in the long term is well worth the sacrifice now.
As you near your final decision on this matter, it is our hope that you will take
another look at what the loss of this function will mean to our department and to the
community and find some way to continue funding this much needed position.
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Dear Mr.Marshall,
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The ECOSLO Board of Trustees is pleased and proud to endorse the
proposal recently submitted by the SLO Chamber of Commerce and the Sierra
Club Alternative Transportation Task Force. Their joint recommendations
for bike pathways in the city of SLO will significantly enhance transportation
options for our citizens, reduce congestion, improve air quality and
contribute to our city's attractiveness as a tourist destination point.
The ECOSLO board believes that the city must make an absolute
commitment to supporting a staff member who will perform bike
coordinating functions. For this position to have any credibility and effect in
the community in changing our transportation habits, the bike coordinator
responsibility must be designated in title and function.
It is our honor to have worked with Craig Anderson since Craig's
assuming the position of Bike Coordinator. We are impressed with his grant
writing skills, his knowledge of bike safety and circulation patterns, his
willingness to interface honestly with diverse community groups and his
absolute commitment to having San Luis Obispo join cities around the world
in discovering the low-tech, low-cost benefits of a viable bicycle network.
Craig has our wholehearted support and we encourage your committee to
lobby in behalf of retaining Craig Anderson as SLO bike coordinator.
Respectfully,
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Ellen Walker, chair
ECOSLO Board of Trustees
cc. San Luis Obispo City Council Members Jf K 1 1993
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RE: Proposed Budget, Fiscal Years 1993-1995
AQUATICS PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY
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Dear Members of the Council :
Before moving to San Luis. Obispo ten years ago, I earned
an honest living managing swimming pools in Southern California.
My family has used the local pool regularly. I am concerned that
the current budget proposal will unnecessarily de-professionalize
the operation of what has been an extraordinarily safe and enjoy-
able program.
A major resuscitation rescue (MRR) is one that requires
extraordinary measures to revive a near-drowned swimmer.. To my
knowledge, this terrifying drama has never played at our pool .
This is not because of luck. It is because, up until now, your
administrative staff has been willing to adequately the pool
with the full time supervision necessary to properly train and
supervise part-time and seasonal employees . My own experience
with major rescues has been that the victim' s gratitude diminishes
as he begins to believe that his trauma could have been avoided
if the lifeguard would have acted sooner and more efficiently.
Pretty soon, usually .assisted by a tort lawyer, this discomfort
is translated into a money demand against the rescuer and his
employer. Forgive me for sounding so pessimistic, but our societal
obsession with litigation cannot be overlooked. Will the proposed
cutbacks effect the citv ' s liability insurance rates?
The responsibilities of pool staff are no less "public safety"
in nature than those of police, fire, and other rescue personnel .
We typically do not see our lifesaving staff in that light because
their clients are enjoying themselves while being protected.
Does this make these citizens less entitled to professional life-
saving services? Of course not. However, unlike more traditional
public safety departments , the pool is uniquely positioned to ward
off threats to adequate service by generating revenue. I propose
the following:
Re- review Ms . Perrin ' s letter of June 3 and its attached
fee proposal, and consider resuscitating the current program
along the lines that she suggests . I am not alone in my wiilingness
JUN i 4 1993
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Aquatics Budget
June 14 , 1993
to absorb a modest fee increase to feel as safe and as well
served as I do now. I am not as willing to use the pool as
frequently as I do now, at the current prices, for less effective
service. I also understand that the proposed fee increase will
enable adult lap swimmers to receive video-assisted stroke instruction
by a roving stroke teacher during lap swim sessions . Most of my
cohorts would gladly pay an extra . 25C per swim for this oppor-
tunity.
Again, please take the time to reconsider Ms. Perrin ' s
proposal. What have you got to lose by trying it? Thank you
for your consideration. Good luck with your deliberations.
V ry +-ruly yours
EVIN MC REYNOLD
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Robin Perrin
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► 4. 1993-95 FINANCIAL PLAN.& 1993-94 BUDGET (STATLER/233 - 20 min.)
Consideration of the 1993-95 Financial Plan and 1993-94 Budget
♦ RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the 1993-95 Financial Plan and 1993-94
Budget.
(Agenda report will be prepared and distributed after June 8th public hearing and June
9th discussion on this issue.)