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REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Thursday April 30, 2020
Based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of
the State of California, the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director and the Revenue Enhancement
Oversight Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on
March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of
San Luis Obispo will be holding all public meetings via teleconference. There will be no physical location for
the Public to view the meeting. Below are instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to leave
public comment.
Additionally, members of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Committee are allowed to attend the meeting via
teleconference and to participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present.
Using the most rapid means of communication available at this time, members of the public are encouraged
to participate in REOC meetings in the following ways:
1. Remote Viewing - Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting can view:
View the Webinar: (recommended for the best viewing quality)
Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5026898299334954509
Webinar ID: 999-715-051
Televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20
View a livestream of the meeting online at: https://www.slocity.org/channel20
2. Public Comment - The Revenue Enhancement Oversight Committee will still be accepting public
comment. Public comment can be submitted in the following ways:
Mail or Email Public Comment
Received by 3:00 PM on the day of meeting - Can be submitted via email to
advisorybodies@slocity.org or U.S. Mail to City Clerk at 990 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Emails sent after 3:00 PM and up until public comment is opened on the item – Limited to one
page emailed to cityclerk@slocity.org, which will then be read aloud during the public comment
period on the item specified.
Verbal Public Comment
Received by 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting - Call (805) 781-7164; state and spell your name,
the agenda item number you are calling about and leave your comment. The verbal comments must
be limited to 3 minutes. All voicemails will be forwarded to the Council Members and saved as
Agenda Correspondence.
During the meeting – Comments can be submitted up until the Public Comment period is opened
for the item when joining via the webinar (instructions above).
Once you have joined the webinar
Enter your name and Item # you wish to speak on in the questions box.
When Public Comment is opened for the Item # you will be called and you mic unmuted to
allow you to make your comments. (3-minute limit.)
All comments submitted will be placed into the administrative record of the meeting.
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Agenda for April 30, 2020 Page 2
Thursday April 30, 2020
5:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Teleconference
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 Commission 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 Commission is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. Draft Minutes of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission of December 12,
2019
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Annual Audit Review
Recommendation: Review the audited financial statements contained in the 2018-19
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Local Revenue Measure (Brigitte Elke &
Debbie Malicoat).
3. Draft 2018-19 Annual Community Report Review
Recommendation: Review the draft 2018-19 Annual Community Report and Report in Brief
and provide feedback. (Ryan Betz).
4. SLO Forward Update
Provide the Commission an update on SLO Forward efforts and receive direction on specific
areas to explore with the intent to come back to the Commission in June for a recommendation
to the City Council. (Greg Hermann)
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Agenda for April 30, 2020 Page 3
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5. Staff Updates
a. City COVID-19 Response (Greg Hermann)
6. Commission Communications
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission will occur
in April with a date 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 December 12, 2019 Page 1
Minutes - DRAFT
REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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 Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located
at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Christopher Coates.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Ken Kienow, Jeannette McClure, Michael Multari and Chair
Christopher Coates
Absent: Commissioner Winston Newland
Staff: Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann and Assistant to the City Manager Ryan Betz
PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
--End of Public Comment--
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Consideration of Minutes of the Continued Regular Revenue Enhancement Oversight
Commission Meeting of April 4, 2019:
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MULTARI, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MCCLURE CARRIED 4-0-1 (Commissioner Newland absent), to approve
the Minutes of the Continued Regular Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Meeting
of April 4, 2019, as presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Review Purpose of the Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission and Elect Officers
Assistant to the City Manager Betz presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment--
DRAFT Minutes – Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Meeting of December 12, 2019 Page 2
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MULTARI, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER COATES, CARRIED 4-0-1 (Commissioner Newland absent) to elect
Commissioner Jeannette McClure to serve as Vice Chair for a one-year term.
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COATES, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KIENOW, CARRIED 4-0-1 (Commissioner Newland absent) to elect
Chair Christopher Coates to serve another one-year term as Chair.
3. Budget Reallocation of the Police Department Facility Parking Lot Maintenance Project
Supervising Civil Engineer Nelson presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment—
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY CHAIR COATES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
KEINOW, CARRIED 4-0-1 (Commissioner Newland absent) to, forward a recommendation
to the City Council to approve 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.
4. 2018-19 Annual Community Report and Citizen Oversight Meeting
Assistant to the City Manager Betz presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment—
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY CHAIR COATES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
MCCLURE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (Commissioner Newland absent) to appoint Chair Coates and
Commissioner Kienow to serve on a sub-committee to assist in the development of the 2018-
19 Annual Community Report.
DRAFT Minutes – Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission Meeting of December 12, 2019 Page 3
5. Resident Focus Group and Survey Results Regarding Funding Priorities
City Manager Derek Johnson presented the staff report and responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment—
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MULARTI, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER KEINOW, CARRIED 4-0-1 (Commissioner Newland absent) to continue
public education and outreach efforts and to keep the commission informed of the results of
those efforts.
COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
Greg Hermann Interim Deputy City Manager provided an agenda forecast.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m. The next Regular Revenue Enhancement Oversight
Commission meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., as a virtual public.
APPROVED BY THE REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION: XX/XX/2020
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
Agenda Report Meeting Date: 4/30/2020
Item Number: 2
DATE: April 30, 2020
FROM: Brigitte Elke, Finance Director
Prepared By: Debbie Malicoat, Accounting Manager/Controller
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF AUDITED 2018-19 FINANCIALS
RECOMMENDATION
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 (LRM). These provisions include an annual review of the financial statements for the Local
Revenue Measure as included in the City’s CAFR:
2.14.040(C.) Annual Audit. The REOC shall meet annually to review the financial statements
contained in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Essential Services Measure.
On March 17, 2020, the City Council accepted the CAFR for fiscal year 2018-19. 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, Badawi and Associates, issued the financial statements with a ‘clean opinion’ which means
that they are presented fairly and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As a
matter of clarification, LRM funds are a sub-fund of the General Fund and as such the schedules on
pages 107 – 109 contained in the CAFR are for informational purposes only.
The table below shows $1,556,047 available for future year appropriations in the Local Revenue
Measure fund at the end of fiscal year 2018-19. The amount available is due to over-realized revenues,
savings in operations due to staffing turnover, and capital project savings. For example, revenues were
budgeted in the amount of $7,373,084, however, actual revenues received were $8,428,163, including
$102,933 in investment income. This presents a positive variance of $952,146 to the budgeted amounts.
At the end of fiscal year 2018-19, the Local Revenue Measure had a fund balance of $6,329,722, of
which $4,773,675 remains assigned for capital projects already approved by the REOC and the City
Council.
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
Half Percent Sales Tax Measure
Expenditures: 2018-19
Operating Capital
Programs Projects Total
Preservation of Essential Services
Public Safety 575,310 25,901 601,211
Community Development 269,025 795,165 1,064,190
Transportation 1,085,216 3,366,119 4,450,335
Leisure, cultural and social services 187,245 492,825 680,070
General Government - 1,368,994 1,368,994
Total $ 2,116,796 $ 6,049,004 $ 8,165,800
Half Percent Sale Tax Measure Revenues &
Uses Summary
Revenues:
Sales and use tax - Measure G 1/2 Cent add-on
tax $ 8,325,230
Use of money and property 102,933
Total Revenues 8,428,163
Uses:
Operating Programs (2,116,796)
Capital Projects (6,049,004)
Total Uses (8,165,800)
Excess of revenues over expenditures 262,363
Prior Sales Tax Measure Balance 6,067,359
Encumbered or designated for carryover for
future year expenditures (4,773,675)
Net available for future year appropriations $ 1,556,047
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
Agenda Report Meeting Date: 4/30/20
Item Number: 3
DATE: April 30, 2020
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Ryan Betz, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: DRAFT FY 2018-19 LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE YEAR ANNUAL
COMMUNITY REPORT AND REPORT IN BRIEF
RECOMMENDATION
1. Review the draft 2018-19 Local Revenue Measure Annual Community Report and Report in Brief
and provide feedback.
2. Finalize concepts of the 2018-19 Annual Citizen Oversight Meeting.
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 12, 2019 Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) meeting, the
Commission provided general feedback on recommended changes to the report and appointed a
sub-committee of Chairperson Coates and Commissioner Kienow 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 in Brief (Attachment 1 & 2) are included for the REOC’s review.
The Report in Brief will be included in City utility bills in May 2020 and the Annual Report will be
discussed at a yet to be determined REOC meeting in May.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft FY 2018-19 Local Revenue Measure Annual Community Report
2. Draft FY 2018-19 Local Revenue Measure Annual Community Report in Brief
LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE
ANNUAL COMMUNITY REPORT
Fiscal Year 2018–19
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
HOW DID WE SPEND REVENUES?
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Read about how Local Revenue Measure funds
were spent in 2018–19.
LAUREL LANE COMPLETE STREETS
PAGE 7
Learn more about our project that included pedestrian,
bicyclist and vehicle safety improvements.
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Miossi Open Space
The Local Revenue Measure was used to acquire an additional 266 acres of
open space east of Cal Poly, on the Miossi Brothers La Cuesta Ranch property,
bringing the City’s total open space to over 4,000 acres. The funding was used
to leverage additional state grant funding to purchase the land.
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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?
Open Space Rangers: The Local Revenue Measure
funded two Ranger positions which help maintain
over 4,000 acres of open space, 55 miles of trails and
lead open space hikes with community members.
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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
The railroad district sidewalk,
made up of wooden planks, was
deteriorated and created a tripping
hazard. The old sidewalk was
replaced with concrete pavers.
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The local one-half percent sales tax revenue totaled $8.4 million in 2018-19, which adds approximately 12 percent to the general fund.
The Local Revenue Measure has generated more than $79.4 million since its original adoption in November 2006.
REVENUES
The streets maintenance portable message
board is used for traffic control to deter
vehicles away from roadway work zones. A
street maintenance worker position is also
funded through the Local Revenue Measure.
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
$8M
$10M
2011–12 2012–13 2013–14
FISCAL YEAR
2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19
$6,237,500 $6,493,800 $6,774,365
$7,136,300 $7,178,200 $7,376,500 $7,501,500
$8,428,163
0
$2M
$4M
$6M
$8M
$10M
2011–12 2012–13 2013–14
FISCAL YEAR
2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19
$6,237,500 $6,493,800 $6,774,365
$7,136,300 $7,178,200 $7,376,500 $7,501,500
$8,428,163
5USES 2018–19
2018–19 Local Revenue Measure funds were used on the following Council-adopted priorities:
9%
PARKS AND RECREATION/
SENIOR PROGRAMS AND
FACILITIES
$720,000
10%
OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
$787,000
15%
FLOOD PROTECTION
$1.2 million
8%
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS
$655,000
2%
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
RELIEF/SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS
$176,000
3%
CODE ENFORCEMENT
$269,000
3%
OTHER VITAL SERVICES
AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
$202,000
39%
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET PAVING
(INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO BIKE LANES)
$3.2 million
11%
PUBLIC SAFETY
$928,000
Design work to replace the 100-year-old Marsh
Street Bridge, located between Osos Street
and Santa Rosa Street, has been completed.
Construction is set to begin in April 2020 and is
expected to be completed in December 2020. New
lighting will be installed to replicate the original
kerosene fixtures that would be lit every evening.
New pedestrian light poles will be installed and
equipped with energy-efficient LED fixtures.
6USES 2018–19
The Local Revenue Measure funded patrol officers and a Sergeant, including the Downtown Metro Bicycle
Officers. Downtown patrol has been instrumental in being a visual deterrent and enforcement option in the
downtown core to keep residents, businesses and visitors safe.
For every
$1 of revenue
generated by the Local Revenue
Measure, approximately
70¢ is paid by visitors
and
30¢ is paid
by City residents
(2020 Retail Sales Analysis)
Operating Uses ($2.1M) // 26%
Capital Uses ($6M) // 74%
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 2018-19 were
neighborhood street paving projects (including bike lane improvements), flood protection and
open space preservation.
Local Revenue Measure uses fall into two categories: operating expenses and capital expenses.
7PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
More than 180 people cross Laurel Lane every day: school children
and parents going to the elementary school and regional park,
seniors accessing senior living and transit services, and neighbors
accessing the community garden and local marketplace. The Laurel
Lane Complete Streets and Roadway Maintenance Sealing project
included pedestrian, bicyclist and vehicle safety improvements.
Roadway maintenance helps decrease vehicle operations costs
by fixing potholes and other street repairs. The 2015 Traffic Safety
Report identified the intersection of Laurel Lane and Southwood Drive
as the highest-ranking intersection for pedestrian collisions on City
maintained streets.
Laurel Lane Complete Streets Project
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There are many exciting projects to look forward to in 2019–20 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
SOUTH BROAD STREET
ROAD REHABILITATION
COMPLETED AUGUST 2019
MEADOW PARK
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT
COMPLETED APRIL 2020
MARSH STREET
BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT
DECEMBER 2020
RAILROAD
SAFETY TRAIL—
TAFT STREET TO
PEPPER STREET
SUMMER 2020
LAGUNA LAKE
DREDGING & SEDIMENT
MANAGEMENT
SUMMER 2020
TWO NEW STREET
LIGHTS IN
NEIGHBORHOODS
NEAR CAL POLY
COMPLETED OCTOBER
& NOVEMBER 2019
A walk-behind aerator and utility carts
help maintain parks, sports fields, and
the golf course. A park maintenance
worker position is also funded through
the Local Revenue Measure.
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OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS
PROJECT TITLE 2018–19
(BUDGET)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
2018–19
(BUDGET &
CARRYOVER*)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
Open Space Protection 551,064 509,886
Open Space Maintenance 131,341 91,392
Laguna Lake Dredging 38,102 33,640
Open Space Wildfire Fuel Reduction 5,000 4,999
Ranger Services (Ranger Staffing: FTE= 2)152,068 147,068
Subtotal 157,068 152,067 720,507 634,918
Sidewalk Replacement 135,943 44,550
Bob Jones Octagon Barn Connection 227,285 184,754
Bob Jones Trail: Prefumo Creek to Oceanaire 216,000 -
Railroad District Boardwalk Replacement 5,000 1,165
Railroad Safety Trail: Pepper Street to the Train Station 30,000 27,852
Railroad Safety Trail: Bike Bridge at Phillips Lane 230,840 41,826
Bicycle Transportation Plan Implementation 91,826 90,763
Sidewalk Access Improvements 52,604 -
Bicycle Facility Improvements 75,000 592
Safe Routes to School 104,263 58,809
Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway Maintenance 151,316 14,006
Downtown Renewal 6,000 4,200
Transportation Planning and Engineering
(Engineer, Active Transportation Manager: FTE=1.6)
201,675 186,543
Subtotal 201,675 186,543 1,326,076 468,517
OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
10CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS
Traffic Signs and Striping Maintenance 47,930 21,962
Traffic Safety Report Implementation 111,564 10,880
Transportation Safety and Operations 9,196 530
Neighborhood Traffic Improvements 148,819 23,615
Parking Structure Assessment 8,333 8,333
Signal and Light Maintenance (Technician: FTE=1)112,138 110,398
Subtotal 112,138 110,398 325,842 65,320
TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF / SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS
PROJECT TITLE 2018–19
(BUDGET)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
2018–19
(BUDGET &
CARRYOVER)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
Planning and design work was completed for the new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)
crossing at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Ferrini Road in 2018–19 and installed in
December, 2019. This area was identified as the highest safe routes to school improvement
priority for Pacheco and Bishop’s Peak Elementary Schools. The PHB, is a traffic control
device used to stop road traffic and allow pedestrians and bicyclists to cross safely.
11CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
Police Dispatch Technology Maintenance 40,826 2,000
Police Station Replacement Study 145,685 27,755
Police Patrol Vehicle Replacements (4) 265,558 366
Fire Vehicle Replacement (Fire Training Pickup, Ambulance Van) 14,867 14,366
Police Station Building Maintenance and Improvements 13,750 8,750
Fire Stations Building Maintenance 154,250 77,781
Police Handheld and Vehicle Radio Replacement 280,000 -
South Hills Radio Upgrade 238,455 75,342
Emergency Dispatch Center Maintenance 256,033 5,409
New Street Lights 110,000 48,009
Laurel Lane Streetlight 100,000 91,007
Fire Station 4 Backup Generator 100,877 7,106
PulsePoint CRP Software 8,000 8,000
Patrol Services (Officers, Sergeant: FTE = 4) 928,077 562,311
Subtotal 936,077 570,311 1,720,300 357,892
OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS
PROJECT TITLE 2018–19
(BUDGET)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
2018–19
(BUDGET &
CARRYOVER)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
PUBLIC SAFETY
The Laguna Lake Nature Reserve, including Laguna Lake, is
344-acres of City owned land. Laguna Lake is a naturally occurring
water body although the lake and surrounding watershed have been
modified including the rerouting of Prefumo Creek into Laguna Lake.
This project, which focuses on maintenance dredging in focused
areas on the lake, is scheduled to take place in 2019–20 and 2020–
21. In addition, a bank stabilization project is planned for 2020–21.
Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing
(Laurel Lane and Southwood Street area)
2,466,861 2,464,872
Concrete Streets Repair (Dana, Toro & Palm, Palm & Johnson) 436,661 435,360
Marsh Street Bridget Replacement 725,089 -
Streets Maintenance Loader with Skip & Drag Attachment 330,287 130,022
Corp Yard Fuel Island Siding 14,750 13,049
Streets and Sidewalk Maintenance (Maintenance Worker, Project Engineer:
FTE = 2)
217,194 191,053
Subtotal 217,194 191,053 3,973,647 3,016,783
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OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS
PROJECT TITLE 2018–19
(BUDGET)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
2018–19
(BUDGET &
CARRYOVER)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET PAVING INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO BIKE LANES
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Building and Safety (Code Enforcement Officer, Neighborhood Services
Specialists: FTE = 3)
269,025 269,025
Subtotal 269,025 269,025 - -
The City-County Public Library required a roof replacement
and drainage improvements as part of the second phase of the
remodel, major maintenance and ADA compliance project.
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Storm Drain System Replacement 431,211 392,839
Ellen Way Storm Drain Improvements 2017 241,500 202,408
Broad and Leff Culvert Repair 10,000 2,387
Creek and Flood Protection (Collection System Personnel: FTE = 6) 652,195 597,222
Subtotal 652,195 597,222 682,711 597,635
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS
PROJECT TITLE 2018–19
(BUDGET)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
2018–19
(BUDGET &
CARRYOVER)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
FLOOD PROTECTION
PARKS AND RECREATION / SENIOR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
Parks Major Maintenance & Repairs 565,416 134,500
Ludwick Center Gym Lights 15,500 15,610
Swim Center Building Maintenance and Equipment Replacement 79,981 11,006
Jack House Building Maintenance 74,000 2,250
Islay Hill Park Playground Equipment Replacement 80,000 46,139
Sinsheimer Irrigation & Drainage 120,000 -
Sinsheimer Stadium Backstop 165,886 165,886
City/County Library Major Maintenance 177,076 145,839
Parks and Recreation Building Maintenance 47,279 15,635
Swim Center Co-generation Plant 85,000 -
Parks Maintenance Equipment Replacement 30,000 14,060
Parks Maintenance Walk Behind Mower & Aerator 41,839 41,839
Parks Maintenance Utility Carts With Dump Beds (2) 56,000 55,885
Mission Plaza Restroom Replacements and Enhancements 105,000 30,955
Parks and Landscape Maintenance (Maintenance Worker: FTE = 1) 84,563 40,177
Subtotal 84,563 40,177 1,642,978 679,603
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Facilities Annual Asset Maintenance Account 58,168
City Hall Chiller Replacement 224,924 201,817
Multisite Energy Management 32,600
Undesignated Capital 114,927
Subtotal - - 430,619 201,817
TOTAL LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE USES 2,629,935 2,116,797 10,822,681 6,049,004
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE SUMMARY // FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
OPERATING PROGRAMS CAPITAL PROJECTS
PROJECT TITLE 2018–19
(BUDGET)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
2018–19
(BUDGET &
CARRYOVER)
2018–19
(ACTUAL)
OTHER VITAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
* Budget & Carryover includes unspent funds for planned but not yet completed projects
The Ellen Way storm drain improvement project
included the replacement of outdated storm drain
pipelines to improve stormwater management and
to reduce the potential for flooding.
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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 2018–19 INCLUDE:
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Sidewalk replacements improve accessibility for pedestrians by
replacing defective sidewalks with upgrades including curb ramps,
tree grates and storm water drainage. Sidewalks on Broad, High,
Walker, Marsh and Fredricks Streets were replaced and improved.
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 2018–19
11%PUBLIC SAFETY
$928,000
39%NEIGHBORHOOD STREET PAVING (INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO BIKE LANES)
$3.2 million
9%PARKS AND RECREATION/ SENIOR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
$720,000
10%OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
$787,000
15%FLOOD PROTECTION
$1.2 million
8%BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
$655,000
2%TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF/SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
$176,000
3%CODE ENFORCEMENT
$269,000
3%OTHER VITAL SERVICES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
$202,000
2018–19 Local Revenue Measure funds were used on the following Council-adopted priorities:
HOW IS YOUR 1/2 PERCENT SALES TAX SPENT?
Open Space
The Local Revenue Measure was used to acquire an additional 266
acres of open space east of Cal Poly, on the Miossi Brothers La Cuesta
Ranch property, bringing the City’s total open space to over 4,000
acres. The funding was used to leverage additional state grant funding
to purchase the land.
Public Safety
The Local Revenue Measure funded patrol officers and a Sergeant,
including the Downtown Metro Bicycle Officers. Downtown patrol has
been instrumental in being a visual deterrent and enforcement option in
the downtown core to keep residents, businesses and visitors safe.
City/County Library Roof Replacement
The City-County Public Library required a roof replacement and
drainage improvements as part of the second phase of the remodel,
major maintenance and ADA compliance project.
Flood Protection
The Ellen Way storm drain improvement project included the replacement
of outdated storm drain pipelines to improve stormwater management
and to reduce the potential for flooding.
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 $8.4 million in 2018–19, which adds
approximately 12 percent to the general fund. The Local Revenue Measure has generated
more than $79.4 million since its original adoption in November 2006.
REVENUES
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO // For a complete list of 2018–19 Local Revenue Measure uses, view the full report at slocity.org/localrevenue
$8.4M
Laurel Lane Complete Streets Project
More than 180 people cross Laurel Lane every day: school children and parents going to the elementary school
and Sinsheimer park, seniors accessing senior living and transit services, and neighbors accessing the community
garden and local marketplace. The Laurel Lane Complete Streets and Roadway Maintenance Sealing project included
pedestrian, bicyclist and vehicle safety improvements. Roadway maintenance helps decrease vehicle operations costs
by fixing potholes and other street repairs. The 2015 Traffic Safety Report identified the intersection of Laurel Lane and
Southwood Drive as the highest-ranking intersection for pedestrian collisions on City maintained streets.
For every $1 of revenue generated by the Local Revenue Measure, approximately 70¢
is paid by visitors and 30¢ is paid by City residents. (2020 Retail Sales Analysis)
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Operating Uses ($2.1M) // 26% – Funds positions that provide services
Examples of these costs include funding for positions such as police officers and flood control staff.
Capital Uses ($6M) // 74% – Funds construction and investment in equipment
The largest capital expenditures funded by the Local Revenue Measure in 2018–19 were neighborhood street paving
projects (including bike lane improvements), flood protection and open space preservation.
Sidewalk Replacement
Sidewalk replacements improve accessibility
for pedestrians by replacing defective
sidewalks with upgrades including curb
ramps, tree grates and storm water drainage.
Sidewalks on Broad, High, Walker, Marsh and
Fredricks Streets were replaced and improved.