HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11794 (Budget)RESOLUTION NO. 11794
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2005 - JUNE 30, 2006
AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURE OF
ALL SUMS SET FORTH IN SAID BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$69,276,962.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has submitted to the San Rafael City Council
a "PRELIMINARY PROGRAM OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES" as the Preliminary Budget
for the fiscal year July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS, after examination, deliberation and due consideration, the San
Rafael City Council has reviewed and modified the City Manager's Preliminary Budget;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council held public hearings on the Preliminary Budget
on May 2 and June 7, 2005, where all interested persons were heard; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of this Council to adopt said Preliminary
Budget submitted by the City Manager as modified and amended by the Council as the
approved budget for the fiscal year 2005 - 2006; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of this Council to carry forward unspent capital
projects resources funded in fiscal year 2004 - 2005 to complete the balance of these
projects in the 2005 - 2006 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed approved budget, designated as
Exhibit "A" and "B", is attached hereto.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the San Rafael City Council
that
1. The proposed one-year budget for the City of San Rafael for the fiscal year July 1,
2005 through June 30, 2006, is hereby adopted as amended, totaling appropriations
in the sum of $69,276,962 of which $65,676,687 is the Operating Budget and
$3,600,275 is the Capital and Special Projects Budget.
2. The sums of money therein set forth are hereby appropriated from the revenues of the
City to the departments, functions, programs and funds therein set forth for
expenditure during the fiscal year 2005 - 2006.
3. The City of San Rafael will carry forward unspent capital project funds from fiscal year
2004 - 2005 and reappropriate these funds in fiscal year 2005 - 2006 to be used
solely to pay for the remaining portion of City Council authorized expenditures for
street, facility, storm drain, traffic mitigation, park and other long term capital projects
started in the 2004 - 2005 or prior fiscal years.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the Council of said City on Monday, the 20th day of June, 2005 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Payor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT E
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
DATE: JUNE 14, 2005
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
ROD GOULD, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LYDIA ROMERO, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MAN
SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM TOWN HALL MEETINGS AND 2ND
BUDGET MAILER
BACKGROUND:
In past years, the city held community budget outreach meetings called "San Rafael Choices." The basic
approach of these community meetings was to hear from residents and businesses about their priorities
for the upcoming two-year budget. However, with the looming budget deficit, a new community
outreach strategy was needed to inform residents of the fiscal crisis and elicit meaningful comments
regarding solutions. Three Town Hall meetings were held and two informational flyers were mailed to
17,000 San Rafael households. In addition, financial information was placed on the city's web site.
This report summarizes the comments from the participants from the Town Hall meetings, responses to
the web survey and phone calls and e-mails as a result of the second informational mailer.
ANALYSIS:
Town Hall Meetings:
In May, three Town Hall meetings were held to accomplish three goals: inform residents of our looming
fiscal crisis, share the tough choices that face the city, and get feedback from those in attendance.
Town Hall meetings were held in north San Rafael at the Terra Linda Recreation Center; central San
Rafael at the San Rafael Community Center and in east San Rafael at Glenwood Elementary School.
Collectively, there were about 250 people in attendance at these meetings. Prior to the conclusion of
each meeting, participants were asked to fill out a comment/survey form as to what budget options the
City Council should consider.
The themes that emerged from the survey were:
• preserve public safety (police and fire) and street maintenance services
• reduce employee benefits, especially pensions
• increase taxes to prevent further cuts to city services
• stop the state from taking local government money
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On the revenue increase, about two-thirds of those who filled out the survey indicated that they were
willing to support a tax increase to preserve city services. Of those, a little over half were supportive of
a sales tax measure. The remainder were supportive of a parcel tax, and there was little support for a
utility users tax. A sunset clause and an oversight committee were also mentioned, along with support
for a tax measure.
On-line Survey:
The Town Hall survey was put up on the web to allow those who did not attend the town Hall meetings a
chance to have some input on the city's budget dilemma. To date, we have had 36 responses. The
responses that were received are very similar to the ones received at the Town Hall meetings. In general,
respondents wanted to see public safety and street maintenance services cut the least and there was
concern over the high cost public pensions. Two-thirds were supportive a of a tax measure to preserve
city services, with an overwhelming majority supportive of a sales tax. There was very little support for
either a parcel or a utility users tax.
Comments from 2" d mailer:
In an effort to reach residents, two separate informational mailers were sent to 17,000 households. The
first mailer explained the fiscal crisis the city was facing and the tough choices that lie ahead and asked
residents to attend one of the three Town Hall meetings. The second mailer explained the fiscal crisis,
the tough choices being considered and answered some of the commonly asked questions that were
expressed at the Town Hall meetings. This mailer asked residents to call in or e-mail comments. To
date, 65 calls or e-mail comments have been received from residents. Most of these comments centered
around whether the city should or should not increase taxes to maintain city services. Over half support
a tax measure, with sales tax again the preferred taxing mechanism. There was little support for a
property tax and no support for a utility users tax.
Those who support the sales tax believe that it is a small amount to pay for preserving city services, is
fair to everyone and taxes those who live outside the city but may use city services. The parcel tax is not
popular because property taxes are perceived as high. A utility users tax was a non starter because the
cost of electricity and natural gas is also seen as high.
As mentioned above, those who commented did express concern over the cost of public pensions.
CONCLUSION:
Residents who volunteered to comment via the Town Hall forums, web survey or simply called in, were
supportive of a new revenue measure in the form of a sales tax when faced with the choice of losing vital
city services. If faced with the prospect of cuts to city services, residents felt that police, fire and street
maintenance services should be last on the reduction list. The real hot button issue seems to be the cost
of public pensions.
This report will be sent to all who participated in the Town Hall meetings, the web survey or sent an e-
mail. It will also be posted on the web.
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Grand Total
General Notes:
420.45 418.04 (2.41) 100.0%1
The above -authorized positions are presented as full-time equivalent employees (FTE's) based on various workweek hours as negotiated
in employee agreements. The totals by department reflect a combination of full-time or permanent part-time positions that are entitled to
all or pro -rated benefits in accordance with the negotiated agreements for employees or individuals who are under contract. The totals
reflected above, or in the detail department program sections, do not include temporary or seasonal employees that are utilized for short-
term or specific reasons during the year.
CHANGES In FY 2005-2006
Communitv Development:
Voluntary Reduction in Hours by Administrative Assistant. (0.25)
Voluntary Reduction in Hours by Administrative Assistant. (0.07)
Communitv Services:
Authorized Positions
Reduction in Child Care Directors/Instructors due to loss of hours at schools
EXHIBIT G
Fire:
Adopted
Projected
Change In
% of Total
Departments
2004-2005
2005-2006
2005-2006
2005-2006
Community Development
22.00
21.68
(0.32)
5.2%
Community Services
65.81
62.07
(3.74)
14.8%
City Attorney
3.50
3.50
-
0.8%
City Clerk
2.75
2.75
-
0.7%
City Manager/Council
10.23
10.23
-
2.4%
Fire
88.13
81.53
(6.60)
19.5%
Library/Cultural Affairs
13.39
15.42
2.03
3.7%
Management Services
31.09
35.98
4.89
8.6%
Police
105.00
105.33
0.33
25.2%
Public Works
73.80
74.80
1.00
17.9%
Subtotal
415.70
413.29
(2.41)
98.9%
Economic Development
4.75
4.75
-
1.1%
Grand Total
General Notes:
420.45 418.04 (2.41) 100.0%1
The above -authorized positions are presented as full-time equivalent employees (FTE's) based on various workweek hours as negotiated
in employee agreements. The totals by department reflect a combination of full-time or permanent part-time positions that are entitled to
all or pro -rated benefits in accordance with the negotiated agreements for employees or individuals who are under contract. The totals
reflected above, or in the detail department program sections, do not include temporary or seasonal employees that are utilized for short-
term or specific reasons during the year.
CHANGES In FY 2005-2006
Communitv Development:
Voluntary Reduction in Hours by Administrative Assistant. (0.25)
Voluntary Reduction in Hours by Administrative Assistant. (0.07)
Communitv Services:
Reduction in Child Care Directors/Instructors due to loss of hours at schools
(3.74)
Fire:
Reduction of six firefighter positions as Department migrated to 'constant staffing' model
beginning January 2005
(6.00)
Elimination of EMS Coordinator position
(0.60)
Library.
Addition of bi-lingual Librarian related to State Grant used to pay for Pickleweed
Community Center Library
1.00
Literacy program that was supported by contracted part time help is now made a full time
budgeted employee position beginning January 2006.
1.00
Reorganization of existing staff after retirement of Library Manager in September'05
0.03
Manaaement Services:
Voluntary Reduction in Hours by Accountant (0.20)
Addition of Parking Operations Supervisor and Parking Lot Attendants to coincide with
opening of 3rd and "C" Street Parking Garage 4.09
Addition of Network Support Technician to pay for support of Library and Child Care
programs now served by IT Division 1.00
Police:
Supporting a third Police Captain Position through October 31, 2005 0.33
Reduction of one Lieutenant position as part of new Chiefs reorganization (1.00)
Addition of two half time positions, expected to fully recover costs through collections of
fees, fines and charges for services 1.00
Public Works:
Addition on Land Development Engineer position approved in December 2005 1.00
Total Changes over Adopted FY 2004-2005 (2.41)1.
Total Dept Summary 05-07
Revised 6/17/2005 Total Auth. Pos. 05-06