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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-12 BAC Agenda Packet AGENDA Regular meeting of the SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council Hearing Room, City Hall 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo November 15, 2012 Thursday 7 p.m. MISSION: The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) is to provide oversight and policy direction on matters related to bicycle transportation in San Luis Obispo and its relationship to bicycling outside the City. ROLL CALL: Bill Bradlee (Chair), Peter Deragon (Vice Chair), Chris Black, Catherine Machado, Howard Weisenthal, Arlene Winn, and Jim Woolf. PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, the public is invited to address the Committee concerning items not on the agenda but are of interest to the public and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. The Committee may not discuss or take action on issues that are not on the agenda other than to briefly respond to statements made or questions raised, or to ask staff to follow up on such issues. MINUTES: September 20, 2012 (Attachment 1) ACTION ITEMS: 1. City Budget Goals, Final BAC recommendations DISCUSSION ITEMS: 2. Committee Items: 3. Staff Items: • Bicycle Transportation Plan Update o Fiscal Impact Section • Long Beach Bicycle Facilities • LOVR Bike Path Ribbon Cutting Adjourn: The next meeting will be held January 17, 2013 The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance. This page intentionally left blank. ACTION ITEMS: Agenda Item #1: City Budget Goals 2013-2015 – Final BAC recommendations At its September meeting, the BAC developed draft budget recommendations for consideration by the City’s other advisory bodies (see Attachment 2). Final recommended City goals for the 2013-2015 financial plan Council consideration are due in December. The BAC should review the draft recommended goals submitted by all of the City’s advisory bodies (emailed to Committee members on Nov. 14), along with the BAC draft goals and consider if any refinements or revisions are desired. Additional background information regarding the advisory body goal process can be found in BAC agenda packet from the September 20, 2012 meeting. Staff Recommendation: The BAC shall formulate final recommended City goals to be forwarded to the Finance Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Agenda Item # 2: Committee Items • Agenda Item # 3: Staff Items • Bicycle Transportation Plan Update o Fiscal Impact Section • Long Beach Bicycle Facilities • LOVR Bike Path Ribbon Cutting • Items for next meeting o _ Election of Officers___________ o ____________________________ o ____________________________ The next meeting will be held: January 17, 2013 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes of September 20, 2012 2. Draft Advisory Body Goals for FY 2013-15, emailed on Nov. 14 and provided at meeting. G:\Transportation-Data\_Unsorted Stuff\Transportation\Transportation Committees\Bike Committee\BACAgendas\2012 DRAFT MINUTES 1 Regular meeting of the 2 SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Council Hearing Room, City Hall 4 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo 5 6 September 20, 2012 Thursday 7 p.m. 7 8 MISSION: 9 The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) is to provide oversight and policy 10 direction on matters related to bicycle transportation in San Luis Obispo and its relationship to 11 bicycling outside the City. 12 13 ROLL CALL: 14 Present: Bill Bradlee (Chair), Catherine Machado, Howard Weisenthal, Arlene Winn, and Jim 15 Woolf. 16 Absent: Chris Black and Peter Deragon 17 Staff Members: Kevin Christian and Peggy Mandeville 18 19 PUBLIC COMMENT: 20 Eric Meyer, City resident, discussed efforts that he has been involved with concerning linking 21 bike trails in San Luis Obispo to Pismo Beach. He reported he was coordinating ownerships of 22 properties, formerly the Pacific Coast Railway easement, and working with County Supervisors 23 on the De Anza Trail through Edna valley, that could form the proposed link. 24 25 MINUTES: June 14, 2012 26 27 Action: CM Weisenthal moved to approve the minutes as submitted. CM Woolf seconded the 28 motion. The motion passed unanimously. 29 30 ACTION ITEMS: 31 32 Agenda Item #1: City Budget Goals - draft BAC recommendations 33 34 Ms. Mandeville recapped the City budget process, including discussion on long-term policies 35 and plans, linking goals and resources, and goal setting. BAC recommendations and related 36 Council actions for fiscal cycles 2009-11 and 2011-13 were presented and discussed. 37 38 The following goal recommendation suggestions were presented to the BAC for consideration. 39 40 • Maintain staffing at current levels and increase as fiscal health improves 41 • Railroad Safety Trail (RRST) continuation (Taft to Pepper) 42 • $25,000 annually for miscellaneous bikeway facility improvements, including Bike Rodeo 43 funding 44 • $7,500 annually for bicycling education 45 46 CM Weisenthal agreed that staff position funding was critical. 47 48 Public Comment: 49 Eric Meyer discussed the Top 10 Ranked Projects from the Bicycle Transportation Plan. He 50 strongly felt a major City goal should specifically be bike infrastructure. He noted multiple lesser-51 Attachment 1: Pg. 1 ranked/less expensive projects could be funded for less than $500K and that pushing multiple, 1 lower-cost projects would be beneficial even if they individually have a lower impact. 2 3 John Dinunzio, County resident, discussed looking at true costs of the project outlook, as costs 4 could have risen since past determinations. He also suggested identifying projects whose actual 5 costs might be lower due to being involved in a larger overall project. 6 7 Ms. Mandeville discussed some “piggy-backing” projects that mitigate higher costs. 8 9 Dan Rivoire, San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition Executive Director, agreed with Mr. 10 Meyer about focusing on the lower cost projects having a potentially large impact with a lesser 11 cost than some higher profile projects. He noted the inclusion of bike lanes under the Johnson 12 Ave RR bridge as an example of a low cost project (due to being included in a larger project) 13 that had a big impact on bicycling. He felt the Bicycle Coalition would support the approach of 14 funding lower ranked, less expensive projects to get more project volume accomplished versus 15 high- profile, high-ranking projects. 16 17 The public comment period was closed. 18 19 There was general Committee discussion about the “bang for the buck” approach of balancing 20 projects and budget, and also doing portions of projects. There was a strong commitment to 21 projects that provide connectivity throughout the City. 22 23 CM Weisenthal supported completion of the Railroad Safety Trail (Orcutt to Cal Poly) as it 24 would have a significant impact on improving commuting. He favored finishing projects that 25 would accommodate cross-town commuting. 26 27 CM Winn agreed that connecting existing trail segments should be a priority. 28 29 CM Woolf wanted to focus on bike boulevards for overall City impact. 30 31 The Committee agreed that the FY 2011-13 goal recommendations, Attachment 4, could be 32 used for FY 2013-15 with the following revisions: 33 • The Railroad Safety Trail section to focus on completion should be Taft to Pepper. 34 • Staff positions/hours should be increased as fiscal health improves. 35 • Add a priority focus on small project implementation and integration of them in larger 36 projects for cost-efficiency and to maximize impact. 37 • Bike boulevards, such as Islay, Toro, Cerro Romauldo, Broad St., and Beach/King, should 38 be considered as they also maximize impact. 39 40 CM Woolf moved to direct staff to draft language per Committee discussion and forward to the 41 Finance Department. CM Machado seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 42 43 44 Attachment 1: Pg. 2 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS: 2 3 Agenda Item # 2 and #3: Committee Items and Staff Items 4 5 Ms. Mandeville discussed the Bicycle Transportation Plan update, Annual Bicycle Rodeo, LOVR 6 Bike Path update, and funding updates on the Bob Jones Trail. 7 8 CM Bradlee noted he would not be attending the October Mayor’s Luncheon and invited 9 another member to represent the Committee. 10 11 CM Machado moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m., to the next regular meeting of 12 November 15, 2012. CM Bradlee seconded the motion. 13 14 Respectfully submitted, 15 16 Lisa Woske 17 Recording Secretary 18 Attachment 1: Pg. 3 2013-15 Financial Plan Council Advisory Body RECOMMENDED GOALS November 14, 2012 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Attachment 2, pg.1 2013-15 Financial Plan COUNCIL ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDED GOALS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Council Advisory Body Recommended Goals Architectural Review Commission 2 Bicycle Advisory Committee 3 Cultural Heritage Committee 5 Housing Authority 6 Human Relations Commission 7 Jack House Committee 8 Joint Recreational Use Committee 9 Mass Transportation Committee 10 Parks and Recreation Commission 11 Planning Commission 12 Promotional Coordinating Committee 13 Tourism Business Improvement District Board 14 Tree Committee 15 Appendix Advisory Body Role in the Budget Process 16 Attachment 2, pg.2 INTRODUCTION - 1 - OVERVIEW As discussed below, this document represents advisory body goal recommendations to the Council for 2013-15, which are presented alphabetically by advisory body. BACKGROUND The purpose of the City’s two-year budget process is to link what we want to accomplish for the community over the next two years with the resources available to do so. Linking goals with resources requires a budget process that identifies key objectives at the very beginning of the process: setting goals and priorities should drive the budget process, not follow it. For this reason, Council goal-setting is the first step in the City’s budget process. Council advisory bodies play an important part in this process by providing the Council with their goal recommendations. REVIEW PROCESS Council advisory bodies received the attached consolidated listing of all recommended draft advisory body goals on November 14, 2012. This provides advisory bodies with an early opportunity to review what other advisory bodies see as high community priorities; and while not required, it is also an opportunity to revise goals in light of these if they want to do so. Under this approach, each advisory body determines for themselves if a formal second review is desirable. In this case, any revisions are due to the Department of Finance & Information Technology by December 14, 2012. The Council will then receive the final report with all advisory body recommendations before they begin the goal-setting process in January 2013. Attachment 2, pg.3 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION - 2 - Goals in priority order: 1. Visioning Ideas: a. Implement three City gateway improvements. b. Expand and improve Mission Plaza to the Broad Street dogleg. c. Expand and improve facilities along the downtown creek-walk. d. Implement pedestrian plaza in front of Government Center on Monterey Street. 2. Alternative Transportation Incentives: Encourage using in-lieu parking fees and other transportation revenue sources for the development of bicycle circulation and improvements and encourage the development of spaces in conventional parking lots and structures to accommodate scooters and other alternative transportation vehicles. 3. Downtown Beautification & Maintenance: a. Provide funding for ongoing maintenance activities like shrub and flower planting in landscaped areas and the steam cleaning of sidewalks to improve the appearance of the downtown. b. Expand the uniform streetscape improvements to other areas. Why It’s Important a. Improves citizens’ enjoyment of community. b. Provides a diversity of experiences. c. Promotes economic distribution throughout the downtown core. d. Makes downtown an attractive environment to encourage mixed-use developments. How to Make it Happen a. Encourage public-private partnerships with the Downtown Association and individual businesses to take on the responsibility of downtown maintenance. b. Emphasize low-cost improvements over costly capital projects. Attachment 2, pg.4 BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 3 - On September 20, 2012, the Bicycle Advisory Committee drafted its recommended FY 2013-15 goals for Council consideration. The following table presents the Committee’s draft goals which are designed to implement Measure Y priorities of Traffic Congestion Relief, maintain the City’s silver level “Bicycle Friendly City” designation by the League of American Bicyclists and make the best use of the City’s limited financial resources. Recommended Goal Why Goal is Important Measure Y/Major City Goal Relationship Candidate Funding Maintain ½ time Principal Transportation Planner position and as the City’s fiscal health improves, restore funding to 1.0 FTE. The Principal Transportation Planner position oversees the City’s bicycle transportation program. Direct relationship: Traffic Congestion Relief General Fund Maintain ¼ time temporary staffing position for Transportation Programs Implementation and as the City’s fiscal health improves, restore funding to 0.50 FTE and make the position permanent. This position seeks out and applies for grants as well as assists in the implementation of the Bicycle Transportation Plan. Direct relationship: Traffic Congestion Relief Supplemental relationship: Neighborhood Wellness and Economic Development General Fund Continue improving the maintenance & safety of bicycling & pedestrian facilities in conjunction with Pavement Management projects. ($25,000 annually). Increases the usability & safety of bicycle & pedestrian facilities which promotes alternative transport. Including these improvements in the Pavement Management cycle results in substantial cost savings. Direct relationship: Traffic Congestion Relief Supplemental relationship: Neighborhood Wellness - Traffic Impact fees Continue design and construction of the Railroad Safety Trail: Taft to Pepper. This goal provides a huge safety enhancement for a large volume of bicyclists, a safe bike route to the University, schools, & parks: implements General Plan goals to increase bicycle use and supports Grand Jury recommendations to close gaps. Direct relationship: Traffic Congestion Relief - General Fund - BTA grants - STIP funding - City debt financing for construction - Fundraising efforts Continue design and construction of the Bob Jones City to Sea Trail. This project continues to be a high priority among residents and SLO Direct relationship: Traffic Congestion Relief - Grants Attachment 2, pg.5 BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 4 - County is moving forward with their section of the trail. Maintain $7,500 in funding for Bicycling Safety Education. Education efforts reduce collisions. Also supports Grand Jury goal of promoting safe cycling. Traffic Congestion Relief - Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds Fund the design and construction of Bicycle Boulevards. Bike boulevards are relatively inexpensive to construct and increase ridership as they appeal to risk-averse, inexperienced and younger bicyclists. Traffic Congestion Relief - General Fund - Traffic Impact fees Implement multiple lower cost Bicycle Transportation Plan projects. The City’s bicycle infrastructure can be greatly expanded for minimal costs if many small projects in the Bike Plan are implemented. Traffic Congestion Relief - General Fund - Traffic Impact fees Attachment 2, pg.6 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE - 5 - At the regular hearing on October 22, 2012, the Cultural Heritage Committee suggested the following goals for FY 2013-2015: 1) With the assistance of a consultant, complete the Historic Context Statement and, as time and resources are available, consider updates to the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines to incorporate the context statement. 2) Continue historic resource survey efforts 3) Examine boundaries of existing historic districts (following completion of context statement) to determine if amendments are needed. 4) Focus efforts on the preservation of the La Loma adobe and seek grants and grass roots efforts to support this effort. Assign this effort to a specific City department outside of administration such as Community Development or Natural Resources. Attachment 2, pg.7 HOUSING AUTHORITY - 6 - No goals submitted Attachment 2, pg.8 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - 7 - The Human Relations Commission (HRC) makes recommendations to the City Council and staff on how to best address social concerns and human needs in San Luis Obispo. The HRC serves as a conduit for input from community members and social service organizations and has the opportunity to encourage cooperation and collaboration between nonprofit agencies and city departments. Why: A community’s moral value is determined by how it treats its most vulnerable members. Therefore, the HRC recommends to the Council that the support of basic human needs be established as a major city goal for 2013-15. What: Although there are many worthwhile needs such as senior services, hunger prevention, support for youth at risk and others, given the current fiscal constraints we encourage the city to focus on homeless prevention, supportive services and transitional housing. Homeless Prevention and Transition Plan Continue to support a long-term, comprehensive, proactive, sustainable program that addresses homelessness and focuses on transitioning children, families and individuals out of homelessness. How: 1. Continue to work with the County and other local municipalities in implementing the San Luis Obispo Countywide 10-year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. 2. Support the development of a comprehensive homeless services facility that includes the implementation of a Good Neighbor Plan and requires case management enrollment. 3. Balance needs of the homeless population and neighborhood wellness e.g. expanded safe parking program, transitional programs, meals, etc. 4. Explore ways to increase the affordable and transitional housing inventory using creative financing, master leasing, and purchase programs. 5. Increase the Grants in Aid budget and General Fund support. Attachment 2, pg.9 JACK HOUSE COMMITTEE - 8 - 1) Gazebo restoration. The Gazebo is an important landmark element in the Jack House Gardens, but has been classified as being in questionable condition by the Department of Public Works. Parks and Recreation is working in conjunction with Public Works to submit a CIP for Gazebo Restoration in the upcoming fiscal cycle. 2) Annual outdoor maintenance. To passer-byers and visitors alike, the house appears dirty and dingy on the outside. The Committee would like to see that it receive an annual cleaning of dirt and debris, including the fence that lines Marsh Street before wedding season begins in April. In addition to the annual clean, the house should be painted on an 8-year cycle. 3) Buggy Shed makeover and updating for public use. The Buggy Shed is an integral part of the Jack House Gardens. Several years ago it had a seismic structural upgrade which made it safe for public use. With minimal funding and anticipated volunteer work the front half of the facility can be open to the public as a display space for historic artifacts and/or a small meeting facility. The back half of the facility will remain a storage space for tables and chairs used in the Gardens. 4) Bay Window restoration and elevator shaft removal. The bay window on the south side of the house used to serve the first floor dining room and the second floor master bedroom. The bay window was removed and replaced with an exterior elevator shaft to serve the resident at the time. Removing the elevator shaft and restoring the bay window would restore the south side of the house to its original charm and grace. It would also restore the missing south light quality to the dining room and master bedroom. Hopefully some of the funding of this restoration could be provided for through the recent trust endowment for Jack House restoration projects. Attachment 2, pg.10 JOINT RECREATIONAL USE COMMITTEE - 9 - No goals submitted Attachment 2, pg.11 MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - 10 - No goals submitted Attachment 2, pg.12 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - 11 - Director Stanwyck gave Commissioners an overview of the goal setting procedure, information on timelines and the upcoming community forum as well as the status of projects such as the skate park and available funding to date. Commissioners discussed and evaluated the 2010 Major City Goal recommendations and edited to reflect perceived current needs. The 2012 Adopted Major City Goal Recommendation is as follows: Promote Active and Healthy Lifestyles for our community through City programs, facilities, and policies. Objectives 1. Commit financial support for recreational facilities, activities, and programs Improve public safety and neighborhood wellness by increasing Ranger Staffing Implement Sinsheimer Stadium Study Recommendations Construct the Santa Rosa Skate Park Construct lit tennis courts Fund an update of the Parks and Recreation Element Complete the Rail Road Safety Trail, Bob Jones multi-use trail, and bike boulevards 2. Expand recreational opportunities (for example): Form community partnerships to increase sports programming Build additional open space trails Support Parkway development Attachment 2, pg.13 PLANNING COMMISSION - 12 - On October 24, 2012, the Planning Commission agreed on the five following goals for the 2013- 15 Financial Plan: Provide a high priority to non auto-related transportation improvements Implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan, including an attention to retail uses in the downtown Maintain a sustainable City budget and level of services by focusing on infrastructure maintenance, new revenue sources, and renewal of Measure Y Implementation of the Housing Element with emphasis on affordable housing programs and homeless services. Implementation of the updated Land Use and Circulation Element high-priority programs as early as possible. Attachment 2, pg.14 PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE - 13 - The PCC had a lively discussion during its October 2012 regular meeting regarding goal setting for the 2013-15 Financial Plan. Consistent with its assigned role, the adopted goals concentrate on improvements and enhancements that would make the City of San Luis Obispo an even better place to reside and visit. The PCC did not weigh the goals since the members felt that they were equally important. Goals  Beautification Concentrate on median beautification and create an “Adopt a Median” program. Include all business districts (Railroad, Old Town, China Town) in beautification instead of concentrating solely on Downtown.  Create signage for bicycle trails with a distinct look so they visually link together. Utilize green paint for street marking of bike lane.  Enhance and increase capacity, awareness, and information about all modes of public transportations in and around San Luis Obispo.  Support collaboration with local cultural, recreational and competitive sports events to drive visitors to San Luis Obispo. Establish a process to make event organization and permitting easy, cost effective, and user friendly. As a City embrace and facilitate events as much as possible.  Install proper pedestrian lighting on residential and perimeter streets to increase safety. Consider implementing an “Adopt a Street Light” program for this purpose.  Finish the build-out of the directional wayfinding program. Attachment 2, pg.15 TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD - 14 - The Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) board reviewed its 2011-13 goals and felt that they were still valid. The board recommended some updates and additions and the members hope that some of the goals will make it into the 2013-15 work program to improve the visitor experience in San Luis Obispo. The TBID board did not weigh its goals, keeping them all equally important. Goals  San Luis Obispo Events Establish a process to make event organization and permitting easy, cost effective, and user friendly. As a City embrace and facilitate events as much as possible.  SLO Airport Support the San Luis Obispo Airport in its efforts to keep airline services in town and assist with marketing efforts to bring visitors to San Luis Obispo by plane. Encourage the upgrade of the arrival area in the airport as well as the expansion of the regional airport.  Establish a City shuttle service to outer areas (LOVR, Madonna, Airport) as well as the train station to facilitate visits to Downtown San Luis Obispo.  Increase funding for the Promotional Coordinating Committee in its efforts to promote cultural, recreational, and social events that bring and keep tourists in San Luis Obispo.  Beautification of City Gateways and the City’s downtown core.  Enhance security relative to transient populations throughout the City so residents and tourists can feel safe while enjoying activities in San Luis Obispo.  Increase emphasis on completion of the Bob Jones bike path as a connection between San Luis Obispo and the beach. Attachment 2, pg.16 TREE COMMITTEE - 15 - The Committee agreed to refine the goals from the last budget cycle and then re-submit them by December 14, 2012 for Council consideration. Attachment 2, pg.17 ADVISORY BODY ROLE IN THE BUDGET PROCESS - 16 - PURPOSE OF THE CITY’S BUDGET The City has adopted a number of long term goals and plans – General Plan, Water and Sewer Master Plans, Source Reduction, Recycling & Hazardous Materials Plans, Pavement Management Plan, Short Range Transit Plan, Downtown Access and Parking Plan, Waterways Management Plan, Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, Bicycle Plan, Public Art Policy, Conceptual Physical Plan for the City’s Center and Facilities Master Plan. The two-year Financial Plan is the key tool for programming implementation of these goals, plans and policies by allocating the resources necessary to do so. This requires a budget process that:  Clearly sets Major City Goals and Other Important Objectives.  Establishes reasonable timeframes and organizational responsibility for achieving them.  Allocates resources for programs and projects. FINANCIAL PLAN FEATURES  Goal-Driven  Policy-Based  Multi-Year  Highly-Automated, Rigorous, Technically Sound COUNCIL GOAL-SETTING First Step in the Budget Process. Linking goals with resources requires a budget process that identifies key objectives at the very beginning of the process. Setting goals and priorities should drive the budget process, not follow it. The Council will be involved in five major steps related to goal development. FIVE-STEP PROCESS FOR 2013-15  Setting the Table: November 13, 2012. Review the status of the General Plan programs, current Major City Goals, long-term capital improvement plan, and general fiscal outlook, including the results of the General Fund Five-Year Fiscal Forecast.  Budget Foundation: December 18, 2012. Finalize plans for the goal-setting process, review fiscal policies, present audited financial results for 2011-12.  Community Forum: January 8, 2013. Consider candidate goals from Council advisory bodies, community groups and interested individuals.  Council Goal-Setting Workshop: January 26, 2013. Discuss candidate goals presented at January workshop; discuss Council member goals; and prioritize and set Major City Goals for 2013-15.  Major City Goal Work Programs: April 9, 2013. Conceptually approve detailed work programs for Major City Goals and set strategic budget direction for 2013-15. ADVISORY BODY ROLE By providing the Council with their goal recommendations, advisory bodies play a very important part in this process. Council goals, by their nature, tend to be broader in scope than those developed by advisory bodies. In your recommendations to the Council, please consider what you believe would be appropriate City goals, both from the perspective of your advisory body’s purpose, as well as any perceived community-wide concerns and needs. Council advisory bodies will receive a consolidated listing of all recommended advisory body goals by November 14, 2012. This provides advisory bodies with an early opportunity to review what other advisory bodies see as high community priorities. While not required, it is also an opportunity to revise goals if desired. The Council will receive the final report with all advisory body recommendations before they begin the goal-setting process in January 2013. Attachment 2, pg.18 ADVISORY BODY ROLE IN THE BUDGET PROCESS - 17 - Attachment 2, pg.19