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REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Thursday, February 21, 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 Michael Multari, Jeannette McClure, Winston Newland,
Vice Chair Ken Kienow, and Chair Chris Coates
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. Minutes of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission of December 6, 2018
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Annual Audit Review
Recommendation: Review the audited financial statements contained in the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report for the Local Revenue Measure (Rico Pardo).
3. Draft Annual Community Report Review
Recommendation: Review the draft 2017-18 Annual Community Report and Report in Brief
and provide feedback. (Ryan Betz & Greg Hermann).
4. Discussion on the Process for Changes to Recommended Projects
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Agenda for 2/21/19 Page 2
Recommendation: Review the current process for changes to recommended projects and
provide direction on any modifications or changes. (Ryan Betz & Greg Hermann).
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5. Staff Updates
6. Commission Communications
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission is scheduled
for Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street,
San Luis Obispo, California.
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
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Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address:
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Minutes - DRAFT
REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Regular Meeting of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission was
called to order on Wednesday, December 6, 2018, 2018 at 5:32 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room,
located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Michael Multari.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Ken Kienow, Jeannette McClure, Winston Newland, Vice Chair
Christopher Coates, and Chair Michael Multari
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Derek Johnson, Ryan Betz Interim Assistant to the City Manager,
Public Works Director Daryl Grigsby, Deputy Director of Public Works/City
Engineer Matt Horn, Brigitte Elke Finance Director, Budget Manager Alex Ferreira,
and Deputy City Clerk Heather Goodwin
Others Present: Account Executive, PR with AMF Media Group Katie Ferber
OATH OF OFFICE
1. Administer the Oaths of Office to newly-appointed Commissioner Winston Newland.
Deputy City Clerk Goodwin administered the Oath of Office to newly-appointed
Commissioner Winston Newland.
PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
--End of Public Comment--
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Consideration of Minutes of the Regular Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
Meeting of May 22, 2018:
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY VICE CHAIR COATES, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KIENOW, CARRIED 5-0-0, the Revenue Enhancement Oversight
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Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Revenue Enhancement Oversight
Commission Meeting of May 22, 2018, as presented.
Interim Assistant to the City Manager Betz made a clarification to the minutes, stating that the
item regarding the idea of having standard operating procedures on how to handle late year
adjustments that was to be heard at a fall commission meeting is now being proposed for the
February 2019 commission meeting. By consensus, the commission agreed to place this item
on the agenda at the future meeting in February 2019.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
--End of Public Comment--
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Review Purpose of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission and Elect Officers.
City Manager Johnson and Interim Assistant to the City Manager Betz provided a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Public Comment
None.
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY CHAIR MULTARI, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
MCCLURE, CARRIED 5-0-0, to appoint Vice-Chair Cotes as Chairperson to serve a one-year
term.
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY CHAIR MULTARI, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR
COATES, CARRIED 5-0-0, to appoint Commissioner Kienow as Vice-Chairperson to serve a
one-year term.
Vice-Chair Cotes assumed the role as Chair and Commissioner Kienow assumed the role as
Vice-Chair for the remainder of the meeting.
4. 2017-18 Local Revenue Measure Unaudited Year-end Expenditures.
Interim Assistant to the City Manager Betz and Budget Manger Alex Ferreira provided a
PowerPoint presentation and responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Public Comment
None.
--End of Public Comment--
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By consensus, the Commission received and filed the report and reviewed unaudited operating
and capital expenditures of local half-percent sales tax revenue in the last fiscal year.
No action was taken on this item.
5. Budget Reallocation for the Police Department Facility Replacement Project.
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Horn provided a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Public Comment
None.
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MULTARI, SECONDED BY CHAIR
COATES, CARRIED 5-0-0, to recommend to the City Council the reallocation of Local
Revenue Measure funds for the Police Station Replacement Project.
6. 2017-18 Annual Community Report and Citizen Oversight Meeting.
Interim Assistant to the City Manager Betz and Account Executive, PR with AMF Media
Group Katie Ferber provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Public Comment
None.
--End of Public Comment--
Discussion ensued regarding the 2017-18 Annual Community Report and the Annual Citizen
Oversight meeting. By consensus, the Commission provided the following directional changes
to the Local Revenue Measure Priorities Ranking form.
1. Remove the “Other Vital Services and Capital Projects” category.
2. Provide highlights and most common uses/examples on the walls for clarity purposes for
each topic.
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MULTARI, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KIENOW, CARRIED 5-0-0, to appoint Commissioner McClure and
Commissioner Newland to serve as subcommittee members to assist in the development of the
2017-18 Annual Report.
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7. 2019-21 Financial Plan Process and Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
Meeting Schedule.
Interim Assistant to the City Manager Betz provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded
to Commissioner inquiries.
Public Comment
None.
--End of Public Comment--
By consensus, the Commission received and filed the presentation of reviewing the process in
developing the 2019-21 Financial Plan and discussion of the 2019 Revenue Enhancement
Oversight Commission meeting schedule.
Not action taken on this item.
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
8. Staff Updates
Ryan Betz Interim Assistant to the City Manager announced that staff will bring to Council
an updated “Funding of the Future” item to the February 5, 2019 Council meeting.
9. Commission Communications
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. The next Regular Revenue Enhancement Oversight
Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in San Luis
Obispo Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, California.
APPROVED BY THE REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION: XX/XX/2019
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
Agenda Report Meeting Date: 2/21/19
Item Number: 2
DATE: February 21, 2019
FROM: Brigitte Elke, Finance Director
Prepared By: Rico Pardo, Accounting Manager/Controller
SUBJECT: ANNUAL AUDIT REVIEW
RECOMMENDATION
1. Review the audited financial statements contained in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) for the Local Revenue Measure.
DISCUSSION
Ordinance No. 1605, establishes the Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC)
and includes specific citizen oversight and fiscal accountability provisions for the Local Revenue
Measure. These provisions include an annual review of the audited financial statements for the Local
Revenue Measure:
2.14.040(C.) Annual Audit. The REOC shall meet annually to review the audited financial
statements contained in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Essential Services
Measure.
On February 5, 2019, the City Council accepted the CAFR for fiscal year 2017-18. As required by the
City Charter, the financial statements for the City (including the Local Revenue Measure) were audited
by independent certified public accountants. The objective of a financial audit is to provide users of the
financial reports with reasonable assurance, from an independent source, that the reports are reliable.
The auditor, Glenn Burdette, issued the financial statements with an unmodified opinion which means
that they are presented fairly and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The table below shows a ($216,749) net available for future year appropriations in the Local Revenue
Measure fund at the end of fiscal year 2017-18. This means that the General Fund balance was impacted
negatively by Local Revenue Measure sub-fund. The net negative position in the sub-fund is due to
lowered projections in the sales tax receipts over the last two fiscal years compared to original adopted
budgets. Since the revenue projections were lowered and projects were not adjusted, the expenditures
exceeded revenues and resulted in the net negative sub-fund balance. The variance will be adjusted at
the end of the 2018-19 budget and will be significantly reduced through anticipated project savings. Any
remaining balance will be assumed through the General Fund. At the end of fiscal year 2017-18, $6.3
million remains appropriated but not yet expended for capital projects already approved by the REOC.
An excerpt from the CAFR Transmittal Memorandum with a summary of the audited expenditures and
revenues is included below. The complete CAFR is available online at www.slocity.org/budget.
City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
Agenda Report Meeting Date: 2/21/19
Item Number: 3
DATE: February 21, 2019
FROM: Greg Hermann, Interim Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Ryan Betz, Interim Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: DRAFT FY 2017-18 LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE YEAR ANNUAL
COMMUNITY REPORT AND REPORT IN BRIEF
RECOMMENDATION
1. Review the draft 2017-18 Local Revenue Measure Annual Community Report and Report in Brief
and provide feedback.
DISCUSSION
Annual Community Report
Chapter 3.15 of the Municipal Code (the Essential Services Transactions [ Sales] and Use Tax)
includes specific citizen oversight and fiscal accountability provisions. One of these provisions
requires an annual community report:
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).
At the December 6, 2018 Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) meeting, the
Commission provided general feedback on recommended changes to the report and appointed a
sub-committee of Commissioners McClure and Newland to provide additional direction. City staff along
with a representative from AMF Media Group (AMF), the firm designing the report, met with the sub-
committee to discuss potential modifications in detail. Since that time, AMF and staff have been working
to develop the report content including new photography. The draft Annual Community Report and
Report (Attachment 1 & 2) are included for the REOC’s review.
The Report in Brief will be included in City utility bills in March 2019 and the Annual Report will be
discussed at the March 14 REOC meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft FY 2017-18 Local Revenue Measure Annual Community Report
2. Draft FY 2017-18 Local Revenue Measure 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.
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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 was built under budget
and 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 code
enforcement 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 renovations
& improvements
6USES 2017–18
Funds were used to pay for police
officers positions and to purchase new
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.
Fund 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.
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
STREET
LIGHTING
STORM DRAIN
REPLACEMENTS
SUMMER 2019
REPLACEMENT
EMERGENCY
RESPONSE
VEHICLES
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 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 Maintenance 306,473 235,132
Enhanced Tree Maintenance 470 470
Open Space Protection 560,857 112,073
Open Space Protection 139,685 130,818
Open Space Wildfire Fuel Reduction 5,000 -
Subtotal 144,685 130,818 960,123 408,464
Bicycle Facility Improvement 127,993 64,919
Sidewalk Repair 157,529 51,585
Bob Jones Octagon Barn 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
Bike Bridge/Phillips 250,000 25,398
Safe Routes To School 44,594 -
Octagon Barn Facility 184,754 -
Active Transportation Plan 40,000 -
Sidewalk Replacement 5,000 -
Railroad District Sidewalk 5,000 -
Sidewalk Access Improvements 45,000 17,396
Transportation Planning and Engineering 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/Osos Traffic Signal 252,628 252,869
Parking Structure Assessment 8,333 -
Traffic Signal Truck 91,133 91,133
Neighborhood Traffic Improvements 75,000 1,181
Neighborhood Traffic Improvements 352 598
Signal and Light Maintenance 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)
11CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
Police Motorcycle Replacement 4,272 4,272
Police Patrol Utility Vehicle 6,307 -
Police Station Replacement Study 80,000 32,903
Fire Records Management System Replacement 16,730 -
Police CAD Hardware 25,000 -
911 Phone System 207,768 -
Police CAD Hardware 15,826 -
Fire Emergency Response Van with Ambulance Package 125,009 124,881
Fire Command Vehicle 25,465 18,053
Police Patrol Sedan 46,409 46,409
Police Patrol Sedan 46,177 46,177
Police Patrol Unmarked Sedan 6,193 -
Police Traffic Motorcycle 32,882 32,882
Fire Station #2 Exterior Driveway Ramp Replacement 6,500 -
Fire Station #4 Backup Generator 7,000 -
Police Station Building Maintenance and Improvements 35,000 -
Emergency Dispatch Center Building Maintenance 27,000 14,720
Pest Control 28,000 -
Fire Station #1 Masonry Seal 65,000 -
Fire Station #2 Exterior Paint 33,700 -
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
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 St/Access 18 575,160 105,992
Streets Asphalt Grinder 90,676 90,676
Streets 3/4 Ton Pickup 1,152 1,152
Madonna & LOVR Street Resurfacing 2,148,916 2,148,916
Corp. Yard & Fire Station Roll-up Door 9,500 9,500
Streets Program Dump Truck - -
Streets Crack Sealant Machine 48,199 48,199
Streets Skip/Drag Loader 133,000 122,406
Streets Sweeper Truck - -
Fleet Electric Forklift 35,000 35,000
Streets Maintenance Medium Duty Truck 120,000 -
Streets and Sidewalk Maintenance 214,594 210,649
Subtotal 214,594 210,649 3,535,252 2,754,455
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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
Police Patrol Vehicles 51,000 -
Police Patrol Vehicles 51,000 -
Police Traffic Motorcycle 34,000 33,040
Fire Emergency Response Vehicle 58,000 43,261
Street Lighting 20,000 -
PulsePoint CPR Software 8,000 8,000
Patrol Services 884,388 884,388
Subtotal 892,388 892,388 1,590,738 505,549
PUBLIC SAFETY
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Marsh Street Bridge Repair 725,869 780
Storm Drain System Replacement 665,623 57,408
Broad/Leff Culvert 10,000 -
Creek and Flood Protection 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 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 405,300 259,524
City/County Library HVAC Replacement 3,600 2,500
Parks & Rec Admin HVAC Replacement 7,200 4,764
Swim Center Filter Control 18,500 8,022
Ludwick Center Gym Lights 15,500 -
Parks Maintenance Pickup Truck 33,220 33,220
Parks Maintenance Tractor 42,000 42,000
Parks Maintenance Utility Cart 24,452 24,452
Parks and Landscape Maintenance 83,520 83,520
Subtotal 83,520 83,520 1,147,053 397,601
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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 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 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 under budget
and used recycled pavement materials.
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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:
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 three officers and one sergeant. 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 efforts include 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
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 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 was built under budget
and used recycled pavement materials.
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
Agenda Report Meeting Date: 2/21/19
Item Number: 4
DATE: February 21, 2019
FROM: Greg Hermann, Interim Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Ryan Betz, Interim Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON THE PROCESS FOR CHANGES TO RECOMMENDED
PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION
1. Review the current process for changes to recommended projects and provide direction on any
modifications or changes.
DISCUSSION
On May 5, 2018, the REOC directed staff to place on a future agenda a discussion on the process to
handle changes to recommended projects that may occur outside of the typical four public meetings per
year.
There are a number of changes that can occur to capital projects throughout the year. The following is a
discussion of each including the role of the REOC per its purpose as stated in the City’s Municipal
Code1:
1. Change to the cost of an approved project
a. Project budgets are determined by an estimate of the City Engineer and include an amount
for contingencies that may occur through the project. A number of factors may contribute
to a project exceeding the budgeted costs. If this occurs for a Local Revenue Measure
funded project, the City Manager has the authority to use funds from the Local Revenue
Measure completed projects account to offset the increased costs. In this situation, the
REOC would be made aware during a regular meeting as a part of project updates or
through the review of year-end expenditures. This is most frequent type of change to a
project.
2. Addition of a new project
a. A new capital project can only be approved by the City Council. If the new project is
anticipated to use Local Revenue Measure funds and specific direction is not provided by
the City Council as to which project or projects the funding should come from an item
would be added to a regular meeting (if scheduling allows) or a special meeting would be
called to review the request and make a recommendation to the City Council. If specific
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.
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direction is provided by the City Council as to which project or projects the funding
should come from, the staff will make the changes and return to the City Council for final
approval if necessary.
3. Deletion of an existing project
a. A capital project can also only be deleted the City Council. If deletion of a project is
required to fund a new or existing project, but the specific direction is not provided by
the City Council as to which project or projects should be deleted the above process would
be followed for the REOC. If specific direction is provided by the City Council as to
which project or projects should be deleted, the staff will make the changes and return to
the City Council for final approval if necessary.
ALTERNATIVES
The REOC could direct staff to add a fifth public meeting to the annual schedule. Though the Council
could add a new project at any time during the year, the fifth meeting would likely occur in the spring
either after the Strategic Budget Direction in April or before budget adoption in June.