DATE:
April 16, 2024
TO:
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Melinda Sayre, Deputy City Manager
Tammy Pelayes, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT:
Amended Agreement for the Joint Exercise of Powers Relative to the San Bernardino Associated Governments, SANBAG JPA Amendment #4
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 4 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relative to the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), now referred to as the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG), to increase membership dues by $28,847, for a total of $47,249.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the SBCOG is to address important regional issues that affect its Member Agencies. This collective voice represents elected officials from 24 cities and towns, and the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Recognizing that many issues and concerns are not constrained by municipal boundaries, SBCOG provides a forum to reduce duplication of effort and share information. This collaboration helps strengthen regional advocacy and funding opportunities in the San Bernardino County.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
SBCOG is governed by a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and has relied on funds from the Property Assessed Clean Energy/Home Energy Renovation Opportunity program to supplement dues. These programs are no longer an adequate option for funding and the JPA has agreed to increase member dues. The new formula consists of 50% population and 50% General Fund Tax Revenues. The dues for the City of Hesperia will increase by $28,847.
The existing JPA Agreement specifies the particular method by which Member Agencies are to be assessed for membership dues. Currently, that method is to utilize a formula of 50% population and 50% assessed valuation. The JPA came to a consensus that the method of assessment is outdated. To change the method and move forward with the preferred assessment, the JPA Agreement must be amended.
This Amendment to the SBCOG funding structure will fund the implementation of the Emergency Communication Nurse System, and research and preparation for creation of a Housing Trust. It will also provide grant writing for the Regional Early Action Program 2.0 (REAP 2.0) being funded through the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed Amendment No. 4 will increase the membership dues for the City of Hesperia from $18,402 to $47,249. If approved, appropriations in the General Fund will be requested during the budget process in Fiscal Year 2024-25.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Final FY 2023-24 General Assessment Dues
Final JPA Amendment No. 4 Language
Printout Minute Action 01/03/24
City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Mayor and City Council Members
SBCOG JPA Amendment #4
April 16, 2024