1 BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL
Approved Minutes
FY 2022-23 Budget Study Session on May 11, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
A duly noticed meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date via Zoom Webinar at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember O’Brien Keighran.
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Beach, Brownrigg, Colson, O’Brien Keighran, Ortiz MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON AGENDA
There were no public comments.
5. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. STUDY SESSION DISCUSSION OF THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET;
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION AND
POSITION AND AMEND THE CITY OF BURLINGAME SALARY SCHEDULE
City Manager Goldman explained that last year, the City experienced a greater loss of transient occupancy tax (TOT) than expected. However, she stated that the outlook is brighter this year, with hotels slowly rebounding. She noted that property tax has been strong throughout the pandemic, while sales tax took a dip but is starting to recover. She explained that staff put together a strong, sustainable budget that utilized some of the reserves to get the City over this short-term hump.
City Manager Goldman thanked Finance Director Yu-Scott and the Finance Department for their work to prepare the FY 2022-23 proposed budget.
2 Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the FY 2022-23 Citywide Budget:
Citywide Budget (in millions)
General Fund $67.58
Capital Improvements $21.91
Utilities (Water and Sewer) $27.75
Other Funds $11.85
Total $129.09
Finance Director Yu-Scott explained that the proposed FY 2022-23 budget is $129.09 million, which is $11.4 million more than the previous year. She reviewed the increase stating that $3.8 million is for the General Fund and $6.5 million is for Capital Improvements.
FY 2022-23 Proposed General Fund Operating Budget (in millions) General Fund Revenues $69.93
General Fund Expenditures ($67.58)
Transfers:
Support Capital Improvements
Debt Service Obligations
Cost Recovery
($5.19)
($3.60)
$1.85
Net (Deficit)
Contribution to Pension Trust Fund
($4.85)
($1.25)
Net (Deficit) after Contribution to Pension Trust ($5.83)
Finance Director Yu-Scott noted that the City will continue funding the Pension Trust Fund, but staff anticipates deficit spending for the upcoming fiscal year as well as the next fiscal year.
General Fund FY 2022-23 (in millions)
Total Resources $69.93
Total Requirements ($75.76)
Resources (Under) Requirements ($5.83)
Finance Director Yu-Scott explained that the total required funding for the upcoming fiscal year is $75.76 million. She stated that this an 8% increase from the current fiscal year’s revised budget. She added that after the pension trust transfer, there will be a deficit of $5.83 million.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the FY 2022-23 proposed General Fund revenues:
FY 2022-23 Proposed General Fund Revenues
Property Tax $27,598,000
Sales and Use Tax $17,116,000
Transient Occupancy Tax $12,975,000
Other Taxes
Franchise Tax $1,590,000
3 Business Tax $800,000
Real Property Transfer Tax $800,000
State HOPTR $62,000
Licenses & Permits $86,000
Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties $653,000
Use of Money & Property $200,000
Charge for Services $6,356,225
Other Revenue $32,000
State Subventions $165,000
Interest Income $1,500,000
Total General Fund Revenues $69,933,225
Finance Director Yu-Scott explained that the top three revenues account for approximately 71% of General Fund revenue. She noted that in the last pre-pandemic budget year, FY 2018-2019, General Fund revenue was approximately $84 million. She stated that General Fund tax revenue dropped to $72 million in FY 2019-20 and $62 million in FY 2020-21. However, she explained that tax revenue is beginning to slowly bounce back.
Finance Director Yu-Scott explained that FY 2022-23 General Fund revenues are up 2.1% from last year’s adopted budget. Property tax is up $800,000, sales tax is up $493,000, and TOT is up $2,975,000. She noted that the Federal COVID Relief that the City previously received was one-time assistance.
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that property tax has surpassed TOT as the highest contributor to General Fund revenue.
Finance Director Yu-Scott explained the proposed revenues for property tax, sales tax, and TOT:
• Property tax for FY 2022-23 is expected to be about $800,000 or 2.8%, more than the FY 2021-22 revised budget.
• Sales and use tax revenue sources recovered more than anticipated • TOT is expected to be approximately $3 million, or 29.8%, more than the revised budget for FY 2021-22.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran asked if staff knew when the State would figure out the correct formula for the ERAF refund. Finance Director Yu-Scott responded that it is still under review.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed sales and use tax revenues:
• Tax revenues that are down: State and County pools, autos and transportation, and building and construction
• Tax revenues that are up: general consumer goods, restaurants, hotels, business, and industry • Tax revenues that are flat: fuel and service stations, and food and drugs
Councilmember Colson voiced surprise that building and construction revenues were down. City Manager Goldman explained that while there is a lot of construction going on in Burlingame, those projects are not necessarily buying material in the city, which is what this data is trying to capture. She asked Finance Director Yu-Scott to check with HdL to see if that is the case or if there is another reason.
4 Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed TOT revenues. She stated that TOT is rebounding, but not as fast as expected, and is not anticipated to fully recover until FY 2024-25.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the effects of the pandemic on the City’s General Fund revenues:
General Fund Revenues (in millions)
FY 2017-18 actual $71.7
FY 2018-19 actual $84.5
FY 2019-20 actual $72.2
FY 2020-21 actual $62.1
FY 2021-22 estimated $68.5
FY 2022-23 proposed $69.9
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the proposed FY 2022-23 General Fund expenditures:
FY 2022-23
General Administration $7,555,604
Public Safety
Fire and Disaster Preparedness
Police and Dispatch
Parking Enforcement
$14,072,647
$17,902,932
$708,248
Public Works $7,791,188
Community Development $2,238,960
Leisure and Culture
Aquatics Center
Library
Parks and Tree Maintenance
Recreation
$474,000
$5,870,691
$6,288,120
$4,675,846
Total General Fund Expenditure $67,578,236
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that over half of the increases in the proposed budget are due to personnel costs.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked how inflation will impact the budget in the coming years and how the Council should approach this issue. Finance Director Yu-Scott replied that the Council implemented robust policies to guide the City through these times.
Mayor Ortiz asked if current inflation rates and projected inflation rates were taken into consideration in the proposed budget. Finance Director Yu-Scott replied that staff took into consideration the following increases to adjust for inflation:
• Personnel costs – 2%
• Services such as fire safety – 5%
• Other Operating expenses – 3%
5 Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed General Fund expenditures and transfers out:
General Fund Expenditures (in millions)
FY 2017-18 actual $63.3
FY 2018-19 actual $68.7
FY 2019-20 actual $70.0
FY 2020-21 actual $61.8
FY 2021-22 estimated $70.9
FY 2022-23 proposed $74.5
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the General Fund operating summary. She stated that there is a decrease in the General Fund balance of $4.6 million (which includes a transfer of $1.25 million to the Pension Trust Fund).
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that Public Works would be reviewing the proposed FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program. However, she discussed the General Fund contributions to the Capital Improvement Program over the years:
General Fund - Contribution to Capital Improvement Programs (in millions) FY 2017-2018 $7.12
FY 2018-2019 $10.93
FY 2019-2020 $9.49
FY 2020-2021 $3.21
FY 2021-2022 $3.16
FY 2022-2023 $5.19
She noted that the contribution is higher this year as there is an obligated payment of $1.3 million for the City’s share of the Burlingame High School pool.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the General Fund balance assignments. She explained that the total fund balance for the upcoming fiscal year is roughly $43 million. She stated that the unassigned fund balance at the start of the fiscal year will be $6,247,116, but with the changes in FY 2022-23, the projected ending balance will be $76,980.
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that the Economic Stability Reserve continues to grow. She noted that the projected ending unassigned fund balance of $76,980 does not leave the City with much flexibility in terms of unexpected expenditures. She asked Council for some direction on if the City should tap into certain funds or look at additional revenue streams.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the proposed budget summary for the other funds:
Proposed Budget Summary – Other Funds
Other Funds FY 2022-23 Proposed
Budget
6 Capital Projects $21,905,000
Financing Authority $6,178,471
Water Enterprise $15,784,824
Sewer Enterprise $11,968,804
Parking Enterprise $971,572
Solid Waste Fund $740,687
Landfill Fund $272,018
Building Enterprise $3,428,142
Special Revenue Funds $237,000
Internal Service Funds $21,785
Total $61,508,303
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that funding for capital projects has increased by $6.2 million for the upcoming fiscal year, where most other funding levels are comparable to the current fiscal year revised budget.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the capital improvement program funding:
Category General Fund Other Funds/Sources FY 2022-23 Proposed CIP Budget
Street CIP $2,600,000 $5,530,000 $8,130,000
Parks & Trees CIP $2,585,000 $1,360,000 $3,945,000
Parking & Garages CIP $450,000 $450,000
Facilities CIP $670,000 $670,000
Storm Drain CIP $2,150,000 $2,150,000
Water CIP $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Sewer CIP $1,560,000 $1,560,000
Total $5,185,000 $16,720,000 $21,905,000
Finance Director Yu-Scott discussed the City’s contributions to the Pension Trust Fund. She noted that the five-year forecast assumes no drawdowns from the Pension Trust Fund. She added that as of March 30, 2022, the balance in the Pension Trust Fund is nearly $20 million.
Finance Director Yu-Scott discussed proposed personnel changes for the upcoming fiscal year. She noted that the FY 2022-23 proposed budget includes 225.03 FTE positions. She stated that staff budgeted a 2.8% escalator for the FTE budget. However, this number may decrease due to the many vacant positions.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran asked how many vacancies the City has. Human Resources Director Morrison replied that she would need to get back to Council with this information.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the personnel classification and position changes:
• Senior Green Building Specialist
o Reclassification of one Green Building Specialist position to Senior Green Building Specialist position
o Adoption of the Senior Green Building Specialist classification and Salary Range
7 • Adjustment of the salary range for the classifications of City Clerk, City Librarian, Parks and Recreation Director, and Human Resources Director
• Adoption of the amended City of Burlingame Salary Schedule
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran asked about the change in salary ranges for the mentioned positions. HR Director Morrison responded that all the proposed changes, other than the City Clerk, have changes of 0.5% to 1.1%.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that he thinks the City is in for some significant changes, and the five-year forecast and budget should reflect that. He noted that the budget appeared solid, and mid-year changes could be made if needed.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that the change to the City Clerk’s salary is not reflective of this particular City Clerk, even though she has done a fantastic job, but that it is an investment in election integrity. He agreed with the justification for the change.
Councilmember Colson asked if it would be easier to retain and recruit talent for the City if there were housing opportunity available for staff. City Manager Goldman responded housing would be a big plus and draw for potential staff, but that it’s not the only factor in what people look at when coming to the City.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment. No one spoke.
Councilmember Beach thanked Finance Director Yu-Scott for her hard work on the budget.
Councilmember Colson brought up the idea of working with the San Mateo Union High School District to potentially extend the payment for pool renovations.
Mayor Ortiz thanked Finance Director Yu-Scott for the presentation and report. He commented how scary it is to see the drop in TOT and how that has impacted the budget.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 045-2022; seconded by Councilmember O’Brien Keighran. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0.
Finance Director Yu-Scott gave an overview of the 5-year forecast.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the General Fund revenue composition:
FY 2022-23 General Fund Revenue Composition
Property Tax 39.2%
Sales and Use Tax 24.3%
TOT 14.6%
Other Revenue 22.0%
Finance Director Yu-Scott explained that property tax is projected to grow on average by 5.5% per year through FY 2026-27.
8 Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked if the property tax growth rate projection is reflecting the 2% cap if a property has not changed valuation. Finance Director Yu-Scott replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Ortiz asked if the property tax from all the new developments is being captured in the property tax assumption numbers.
CDD Gardiner stated that staff is conducting a revenue study on the Bayfront commercial development. He noted the assumptions in this budget look good, but going forward they hope to have this study for more detailed analysis.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed sales tax assumptions. She stated that sales tax is projected to grow on average 3.0% per year through FY 2026-27.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed TOT tax assumptions. She stated that the City’s TOT was healthy before the pandemic, with a high of $29 million in FY 2018-19. She stated that the five-year forecast has a built-in escalator of:
• 30% in FY 2022-23
• 30% in FY 2023-24
• 20% in FY 2024-25
• 7% in FY 2025-26
• 5% in FY 2026-27
Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked about the potential change in the calculation of sales tax revenue for online goods. He noted that there is discussion about switching it from the point of sale to the point of distribution.
Finance Director Yu-Scott replied that this would have a large impact on the City as online shopping is the City’s second highest tax revenue. She noted she would reach out to the City’s sales tax consultants.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg asked why the five-year forecast for TOT does not see it returning to FY 2019-20 levels. Finance Director Yu-Scott replied that the online meeting culture has shifted people’s behavior, and nearby cities are building hotels that will compete with Burlingame hotels.
Councilmember Colson discussed the proposed development at the Red Roof Inn location. She stated that the Bayfront is a crucial area for City revenue. She added that by reducing the supply of lower end rooms, it may force people in the higher end rooms and therefore increase TOT.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran asked how Burlingame’s TOT revenue is faring in comparison to nearby cities. City Manager Goldman replied that coast side hotels have fared better throughout the pandemic because they are tourism-focused rather than business-focused. Finance Director Yu-Scott added that San Francisco and South San Francisco hotels have a higher average occupancy rate than hotels in Millbrae and Burlingame.
Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that TOT revenue is somewhat fixed and out of the City’s control. However, he hoped that future City projects like Topgolf would help to drive up occupancy.
9 Councilmember Colson stated the hoteliers are excited about Topgolf as they think it will help with entertainment in the area.
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that the General Fund revenue forecast for the next five years is trending upwards. She explained there is a projected revenue increase of:
• 2% in FY 2023-23
• 9% in FY 2023-24
• 7% in FY 2024-25
• 4% in FY 2025-26
• 4% in FY 2026-27.
Finance Director Yu-Scott reviewed the General Fund expenditure forecast. She reviewed the predicted deficits in the General Fund expenditure forecast:
• FY 2022-23 - $5,827,135 deficit
• FY 2023-24 - $4,210,439 deficit
• FY 2024-25 - $6,940,207 deficit
• FY 2025-26 - $1,297,993 deficit
• FY 2026-27 - $3,422,888 net surplus
Vice Mayor Brownrigg stated that he thought the expenditure forecasts were overly optimistic.
Councilmember Colson concurred with the Vice Mayor. She asked staff to review the escalator for employee salaries and wages. She added that she was comforted by the fact that the City’s total revenue has been greater than the total expenditures, and that if need be the City could transfer zero funds to the CIP fund.
City Manager Goldman stated that for the CIP Fund, there are critical projects that have to get done (life and safety) and projects that the City would like to do. Currently, the City is funding both types of projects, but the City could fund only the critical projects and postpone the extra projects until additional funding streams can be found.
Councilmember O’Brien Keighran agreed with City Manager Goldman. She worried about having money ready to go for the Broadway Grade Separation. City Manager Goldman stated that there is money already there for the Broadway Grade Separation, but it is not shown on any of the transfer in or out pages since that money is not being transferred. She added that the City also has money for the El Camino Real utility undergrounding as well as the Community Center.
Finance Director Yu-Scott discussed the Capital Investment Reserve. She stated that as of June 30, 2021, there is $21,197,670 in the fund. She continued that of the total, $15 million is for the Broadway Grade Separation, and $6 million is for the El Camino Real utility undergrounding project. City Manager Goldman stated that this fund was able to grow as Council kept putting money into it during the years where there was a budget surplus.
Finance Director Yu-Scott stated that the City still has some long-term projects that are unfunded such as sea level rise mitigations and City Hall renovations.
10 Councilmember Colson thanked the unions for agreeing to a 2% increase, while inflation is at 9%. She noted that this allowed the City to put together a balanced budget. She thanked HR Director Morrison, staff, and City employees for their hard work.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item up for public comment.
Jeannine Culligan, a resident and Library employee, thanked Councilmember Colson for her comments. She asked about a COLA increase for City employees.
Mayor Ortiz closed public comment.
Mayor Ortiz stated that with the cost of wages, living, and potential multi-year deficits, the City is in for interesting times. He agreed with Vice Mayor Brownrigg’s thought that the City is being conservative with projected revenues and optimistic with potential expenditures.
The Council thanked staff for the presentation.
b. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF DRAFT FY 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Assistant DPW Morimoto gave an overview proposed FY 2022-23 CIP project costs:
CIP Program Categories Estimated Costs
Parks and Recreation Improvements $3,945,000
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Traffic Improvements $5,780,000 Building Facilities Improvements $470,000
Parking Enterprise Fund Projects $650,000
Street Resurfacing Program $2,350,000
Water Enterprise Fund Projects $5,000,000
Sewer System Enterprise Fund Projects $1,560,000
Storm Drainage System Projects $2,150,000
TOTAL $21,905,000
11 Assistant DPW Morimoto reviewed the proposed Parks and Recreation Improvements for FY 2022-23:
Project Description General Fund Impact Fees Grants Total Request Aquatic Facility – Pool Deck
Replacement Resurfacing
$1,310,000 $1,310,000
Burlingame Square Transit Hub $200,000 $500,000 $700,000 Alpine Park Renovation and
ADA Improvements
$190,000 $160,000 $350,000
Town Square Project
Development
$300,000 $500,000 $800,000
Cuernavaca Field Renovation
and ADA Improvements,
including Synthetic Turf
$250,000 $250,000
Trash Receptacles per SB 1383 $200,000 $200,000
Pathways and Landscape
Improvements
$75,000 $75,000
Eucalyptus Tree Management $75,000 $75,000
City Parks Fencing $75,000 $75,000
Playground Replacement Fund $50,000 $50,000
Laguna Playground Renovation
and ADA Improvements
$50,000 $50,000
Annual Tree Replacement $10,000 $10,000
BSD Synthetic Turf
Replacement Fund
$0
Picnic Tables, Benches, and
Fountains
$0
Murray Field Synthetic Turf
Replacement Fund
$0
Athletic Field Renovations Fund $0
TOTAL $2,585,000 $360,000 $1,000,000 $3,945,000
Assistant DPW Morimoto reviewed the proposed Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Traffic Improvements for FY 2022-23:
Project
Description
General
Fund
Measure I Measure
A
Gas Tax/
SB-1
Impact
Fees
Grants Total
Request
Old Bayshore
Highway (Design
Development and
Environmental
Clearance)
$150,000 $1,200,000 $1,350,000
Sidewalk Repair
Program
$200,000 $1,000,000 $100,000 $1,300,000
12 Murchison,
Trousdale, and
Davis Bike Lane
Project
$150,000 $450,000 $400,000 $1,000,000
Neighborhood
Bike Boulevard
$300,000 $500,000 $800,000
California Drive
Class I Bike
Improvements
(Broadway to
Murchison)
$100,000 $200,000 $300,000
California Drive
Class I Bike
Improvements
(Oak Grove to
Burlingame
Avenue)
$100,000 $200,000 $300,000
California Drive
Bike
Improvements
(Burlingame
Avenue to
Peninsula
Avenue)
$100,000 $200,000 $300,000
MTC Quick
Strike Pedestrian
Safety Grant
Project
$80,000 $200,000 $280,000
Traffic and
Transportation
Studies
$50,000 $50,000 $100,000
Citywide
Pedestrian Safety
Improvements
$50,000 $50,000
TOTAL $600,000 $1,000,000 $680,000 $100,000 $500,000 $2,900,000 $5,780,000
Assistant DPW Morimoto reviewed the proposed Building Facility Improvements for FY 2022-23:
Project Description General Fund Parking Fund Impact Fees Total Request Police Station ADA
Improvements
$200,000 $200,000
Fire Station 34 Renovations $170,000 $170,000
City Facilities Roof
Replacement
$100,000 $100,000
TOTAL $0 $0 $470,000 $470,000
13 Assistant DPW Morimoto reviewed the proposed Parking and Garages projects for FY 2022-23
Project Description General Fund Parking Fund Total Request Public Parking Lot Resurfacing $300,000 $300,000
Donnelly Garage Elevator Improvements $200,000 $200,000 Parking Meters Upgrade Program $150,000 $150,000
TOTAL $0 $450,000 $650,000
Assistant DPW Morimoto reviewed the list of the street resurfacing projects for FY 2022-23. He noted that the total cost of the proposed list is $2,350,000, with $1 million from Measure I and $1.35 million from Gas Tax/ SB-1. The streets included in the street resurfacing project are:
• Adeline Road from El Camino Real to Balboa Avenue
• Airport Boulevard from Beach Road to San Mateo City Limit • Bayshore Highway from Mitten Road to Mahler Road (digouts only) • Broadway from Vancouver Avenue to El Camino Real
• Burlingame Avenue from Carolan Avenue to Bloomfield Road • California Drive from Broadway to Oak Grove Avenue (part of the California Drive Bicycle Facility project)
• Donnelly Road from Primrose Road to Lorton Avenue (digouts only) • Gilbreth Road from Cowan Road to Mahler Road (digouts only) • Guittard Road from Rollins Road to end
• North Carolan Avenue from Edwards Court to Rollins Road
Assistant DPW Morimoto reviewed the proposed Drinking Water System CIP projects for FY 2022-23:
Project Description Total Request
Burlingame Park Subdivision Water Main Replacement (WMR) Project $3,350,000 Glenwood Park, Burlingame Heights & Burlingame Park Subdivision WMR $800,000 Easton Addition and Burlingame Terrace WMR $400,000
Sisters of Mercy Pump Station Project $200,00
Water Meter Replacements Program $75,000
Water Service Replacement Program $75,000
Hillside and Skyview Roof Replacement Project $50,000
Regional Water Supply Studies and Coordination $50,000
TOTAL $5,000,000
Assistant DPW Morimoto reviewed the proposed Sanitary Sewer System CIP projects for FY 2022-23:
Project Description Total Request
1740 Rollins Road Pump Station Force Main Project $1,000,000 Primary Effluent Wet-Well Rehabilitation at Wastewater Treatment Plant $400,000 1000 Rollins Road Lift Station Pumps Upgrade $100,000
14 Final Effluent Pumps Upgrade at Wastewater Treatment Plant $60,000 TOTAL $1,560,000
Assistant DPW Morimoto reviewed the proposed Storm Drain System CIP projects for FY 2022-23:
Project Description Total Request
Citywide Neighborhood Storm Drain Projects $1,750,000
Cal-Grove Pump Station Variable Frequency Drives (VFG’s) Project $250,000 Asset Studies and Master Plan $150,000
TOTAL $2,150,000
Assistant DPW Morimoto reviewed the summary of the proposed CIP funding for FY 2022-23:
Funding Source
Total FY 2022-23
Requests
General Fund $3,185,000
Measure I
($1M for Sidewalks/$1M for Streets)
$2,000,000
Gas Tax, Measure A, and SB-1 $2,130,000
Parking Enterprise Fund $650,000
Impact Fees $1,130,000
Solid Waste Fund $200,000
Grants $3,900,000
Water System Enterprise Fund $5,000,000
Sewer System Enterprise Fund $1,560,000
Storm Drain Fees $2,150,000
TOTAL $21,905,000
Councilmember Colson asked for clarification on the Measure I funding. City Manager Goldman responded that Measure I is a general tax that is lumped into the General Fund, so it can be used for various things. She explained that Council passed an expenditure plan that set aside Measure I funds for streets and sidewalks among other things.
Mayor Ortiz opened the item to public comment.
Mr. Martos asked how much use and revenue the Highland Street Garage is generating.
DPW Murtuza responded that the City is monitoring the usage of the garage, and that usage has increased.
He noted that the top two floors are generally open. He stated there will be more signage around the downtown area pointing people towards the garage.
Mayor Ortiz closed public comment.
15 Councilmember Beach thanked Assistant DPW Morimoto for the presentation. She was impressed that the Bike and Pedestrian CIP is receiving $5,780,000 and is only having to utilize $600,000 in General Fund revenues.
City Manager Goldman thanked DPW Murtuza and Assistant DPW Morimoto for their hard work on putting together the FY 2022-23 CIP program.
Mayor Ortiz thanked staff for the presentation.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor O’Brien Keighran adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Meaghan Hassel-Shearer
City Clerk