HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-2015 REOC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITIZENS' REVENUE ENHANCEMENT
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 16, 2015
5:30 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California
A meeting of the Citizens' Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission was called to order on
Monday, March 16, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, by Chair Kardel.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Present: Commission Members Jeri Carroll, Amy Kardel, Ken Kienow, and Michael Multari
Commission Members
Absent: Commissioner Trout
Others Present: Michael Codron, Assistant City Manager; Wayne Padilla, Finance and Information
Technology Director; Jason Stilwell, Interim Information Technology and Financial
Planning Director; James David, Principal Analyst; Joe Lamers, Budget Manager;
Anthony Mejia, City Clerk
1. CITIZENS' REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES OF
JANUARY 26, 2015
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MULTARI, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR KIENOW,
CARRIED 4 -0, to approve the Citizens' Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
meeting minutes of January 26, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the public desiring to speak.
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2. REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENTS
Chair Kardel noted that she desires for the commission to establish measurements on the
effectiveness of the Commission and author a "viewpoint" article on what the REOC hopes to
accomplish. Principal Analyst David narrated a presentation on methods of measuring the
performance of the REOC.
During the course of discussion, the Commission noted that its effectiveness should be measured
by the quality of public meetings, rather than quantity of participants; stressed the importance of
increasing public sentiment that they feel informed and are knowledgeable of where to obtain
information regarding Measure G.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MULTARI, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER CARROLL,
CARRIED 4 -0, to authorize Commissioner Carroll and Chair Kardel to write a "viewpoint" on
the purpose and goals of the REOC.
By consensus, it was agreed that staff will inform the City Council of the Commission's intent of
authoring a "viewpoint."
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Principal Analyst David narrated a Presentation entitled "Local Revenue Expenditure Planning"
and responded to Commission inquiries.
During the course of discussion, the Commission agreed that a larger percentage of Measure G
expenditures should be attributed to capital projects rather than operating expenses, more funding
should be attributed to bicycle transportation and maintenance of open space, less funding should
be attributed to neighborhood wellness programs, and there should be no linkage of Measure G
funds to the Rental Housing Inspection Program. The also directed staff to be clear about tying
projects and programs to Measure G that have a direct nexus to the ballot language, Major City
Goals, and community input.
The Commission agreed to schedule an additional meeting for April 30, 2015, to discuss specific
funding recommendations for operating and capital expenditures for the 2015 -17 Financial Plan.
4. TOOLS FOR TRACKING MEASURE G
Finance and Information Technology Director Padilla summarized sub -fund accounting, noting
that it could be used as a method tracking Measure G revenues and expenditures. Principal
Analyst David and Assistant City Manager Codron summarized the potential of utilizing third
party tracking software and dashboards, noting that other cities such as Monterey have
implemented beta versions of such system.
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Commissioner Multari explained his proposed tracking matrix and the purpose of each column. It
was agreed that the Commission will continue discussion of tools for tracking Measure G
revenues and expenditures to the next meeting.
5. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Principal Analyst David advised that Council has removed funding for the Commission's
stipends and that an ordinance amendment will be presented to Council to effectuate this change.
Budget Manager Lamers summarized the financial planning process, noting that Major City Goal
Work Plans will be presented to Council in April 2015.
6. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MULTARI, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER KIENOW,
CARRIED 4 -0, to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. 14
Approved: 05/06/15