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File ID: 2024-01880 1/7/2025 Discussion Item 5.
Measure U Community Advisory Commission 2023-2024 Annual Report and 2025 Workplan File ID: 2024-01880
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Review and provide direction on the 2023-2024 Annual Report and 2025 Workplan (Annual Report and Workplan) for the Measure U Community Advisory Commission and pass a Motion either:
1) directing staff to forward the Annual Report and Workplan to the City Council for review; 2) directing staff to update the Annual Report and Workplan based on Personnel and Public Employee Committee recommendations and forward to the City Council for review; or 3) asking the Measure U Community Advisory Commission to update the Annual Report and Workplan based Personnel and Public Employee Committee recommendations and come back to the Personnel and Public Employee Committee for additional review.
Contact: Ash Roughani, Special Projects Manager, (916) 808-7751, [email protected], Office of the City Manager Presenter: Marjorie Dickinson, Former Chair, Measure U Community Advisory Commission Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Annual Report and Workplan
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Advisory bodies of the City are required to provide an annual report and workplan for review by the Personnel and Public Employees (P&PE) Committee as outlined in the City Council Rules of Procedure, Chapter 17. The P&PE Committee shall review advisory body annual reports and give staff direction on those reports’ stated projects, priorities, and recommendations. Before forwarding the report to the City Council, the Committee may request supplemental information from staff or the advisory body.
The attached Annual Report and Workplan is being forwarded to the P&PE Committee for consideration.
File ID: 2024-01880 1/7/2025 Discussion Item 5.
Policy Considerations: Chapter 17 of the Council Rules of Procedure outlines the Advisory Body reporting process.
Economic Impacts: Not Applicable.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): This action is not a project that is subject to CEQA because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5)).
Sustainability: Not Applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: On October 21,2024 the Measure U Community Advisory Commission passed a motion forwarding their Annual Report and Workplan to the P&PE Committee for consideration.
Rationale for Recommendation: So that advisory bodies may effectively incorporate their important role, voice, and work to provide thoughtful community recommendations to the City Council on a consistent basis the P&PE Committee shall facilitate the process for advisory bodies to communicate their accomplishments, projects, priorities, and recommendations to the City Council.
Financial Considerations: Not Applicable.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not Applicable.
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Table of Contents
Message from the Measure U Community Advisory Commission ....................................................... 3 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 A. Background on Measure U ............................................................................................................ 4 B. Establishment of the Commission ................................................................................................ 4 C. Purpose, Powers and Duties of the Commission ..................................................................... 4 D. Measure U Community Advisory Commissioners ................................................................... 5 E. Commission Staff.............................................................................................................................. 7 Key Accomplishments ..................................................................................................................................... 8 A. 2023 Accomplishments ................................................................................................................... 8 B. 2024 Accomplishments ................................................................................................................... 8 Compliance with Ballot Measure Purposes and Review of FY2022/23 Measure U Revenues and Expenditures ................................................................................................................................................... 10 A. Compliance with Ballot Measure Purposes ............................................................................. 10 B. Review of FY2022/23 Transactions and Use Tax Revenues ............................................... 10 Advice to City Council Regarding FY2023/24 Community Priorities ............................................... 12 A. Priorities and Recommendations............................................................................................... 12 B. Current Statistics and Issues ...................................................................................................... 13 C. Recommended Actions ................................................................................................................ 13 Review of Performance Measures and Evaluation of Measure U Programming .............................. 14 Commission Resources Expended ............................................................................................................ 16 2025 Workplan .............................................................................................................................................. 17 A. 2025 Goals ...................................................................................................................................... 17 B. 2025 Key Discussion Items and Deliverables ......................................................................... 17 APPENDICES .................................................................................................................................................. 19 A. Measure U Budget Recommendations to Council FY 23/24 (May 23, 2023).................. 19
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Message from the Measure U Community Advisory Commission
December 17, 2024
Dear Mayor McCarty and Members of the Sacramento City Council:
The Measure U Community Advisory Commission is proud of the progress that has been made in pushing forward the long-term goals of equity, inclusion, and sustainable growth for Sacramento. Major highlights of 2023 included the initiation of projects funded through participatory budgeting grants awarded, the approval of our Measure U Community Advisory subcommittee, and the transition into new leadership under the Chair Dickinson, who successfully guided us through a critical period of change. In 2024, we successfully advanced recommendations to restore ad hoc committees, which the Council subsequently approved, as well as further detailed our vision for how to implement improvements to the City’s performance measures.
The most notable success of committee is the commitment to making sure Measure U funds are spent toward the goal of equity within Sacramento's diversity of communities. Now, with the adoption of the Sacramento Equity Explore Design (SEED) Tool, we have a powerful resource for prioritizing projects that address systemic inequities in housing, economic development, and youth services.
Moving forward in 2025, we are proud to build on that platform by continuing to expand our efforts at community engagement and deepening our commitment to transparency and accountability. We will ensure that agencies receiving Measure U funds are held accountable for measurable outcomes delivered, and plan to have presentations from key departments to provide insight into how funds are being utilized.
Our goal as a committee remains the same: to continue strengthening the communities of Sacramento, uplifting those that have been underserved, and ensuring that the Measure U funds act as a catalyst for lasting positive change in the years to come. We look forward to working closely with city leaders, community organizations, and residents to build a more equitable and inclusive Sacramento for all.
This report is submitted in the spirit of shared commitment to community and transparency.
The Measure U Community Advisory Commission
Cc: City Manager Howard Chan
Assistant City Manager Michael Jasso
City Clerk Mindy Cuppy
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Introduction
A. Background on Measure U
In November 2012, City of Sacramento voters approved Measure U, a temporary ½ cent sales tax intended to restore police, fire, park maintenance, and library services which had been adversely affected by the recession. This additional sales tax took effect on April 1, 2013, and expired on March 31, 2019.
In November 2018, City voters approved a second Measure U ballot measure, a permanent one-cent sales tax. The ballot measure read “Shall the measure to protect and enhance essential public safety services, including 9-1-1 response, fire protections, community neighborhood policing and other essential services, including homeless supportive services affordable housing, libraries, park maintenance, high-wage job promotion and youth programming, by enacting a one-cent sales tax generating $95 million annual that is legally required to stay in the City’s General Fund until ended by voters, with independent annual financial audits and citizen oversight be adopted?”
This report is a product of the citizen oversight function required by the 2018 Measure U ballot measure.
B. Establishment of the Commission
The Measure U Community Advisory Commission (Measure U Commission) was established in 2018 by City Council Resolution 2018-0393, and subsequently updated in September 2024 by City Council Ordinance 2024-0039, and is codified in Sacramento City Code Chapter 2.114 .
The Measure U Commission consists of 15 members, 9 of which are recommended for appointment by each City Council member and 6 of which are recommended for appointment by the Personnel and Public Employees Committee, with the concurrence of a majority of the City Council.
All members shall live in the City of Sacramento. No member shall be elected officials of the City of Sacramento. No member shall have a direct or indirect interest, distinguishable from the interest of the public generally, in any appropriation of the Transactions and Use Tax revenues. Indirect interest includes but are not limited to an owner, officer, employee or business entity that directly receives Transactions and Use Tax revenue.
C. Purpose, Powers and Duties of the Commission
Purpose
The purpose of the Measures U Commission is to ensure that the expenditures of City resources reflect Council and community priorities by reviewing, reporting, and making non- binding recommendations on Transaction and Use Tax revenues and expenditures ( Sacramento
City Code Section 2.114.020).
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Powers and Duties
The powers and duties of the Commission are as follows:
A. Provide recommendations through the publication of an annual report that will be available on the City’s website and presented to the Sacramento City Council, which report will include:
a) A review of Transactions and Use Tax revenues;
b) Recommendations on how to allocate resources to support inclusive community economic development. Recommendations should be informed by committee review and discussion of revenues from the Transactions and Use Tax and information concerning city expenditures;
c) Advice to council on priorities; and
d) Review of performance measures and evaluation of city expenditures.
B. Work with City staff on community engagement with respect to the Transactions and Use Tax.
D. Measure U Community Advisory Commissioners
1. Appointment of Commissioners and Qualifications
The Measure U Commission’s membership composition is as follows:
• Seat A - Member recommended for appointment by District 1 Councilmember. • Seat B - Member recommended for appointment by District 2 Councilmember. • Seat C - Member recommended for appointment by District 3 Councilmember. • Seat D - Member recommended for appointment by District 4 Councilmember. • Seat E - Member recommended for appointment by District 5 Councilmember. • Seat F - Member recommended for appointment by District 6 Councilmember. • Seat G - Member recommended for appointment by District 7 Councilmember. • Seat H - Member recommended for appointment by District 8 Councilmember. • Seat I - Member recommended for appointment by the Mayor. • Seat J - Member shall be a representative of a bona fide taxpayer organization and is recommended for appointment by the Personnel and Public Employees Committee. • Seat K - Member shall have professional or personal experience with housing, affordable housing, homelessness, or rental housing issues and is recommended for appointment by the Personnel and Public Employees Committee.
• Seat L - Member shall be between the ages of 16 and 24 and is recommended for appointment by the Personnel and Public Employees Committee.
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• Seat M - Member shall have professional experience with business, economic development, or workforce development and is recommended for appointment by the Personnel and Public Employees Committee.
• Seat N - Member shall have professional experience with community trauma, mental health, or community-based crime reduction and is recommended for appointment by the Personnel and Public Employees Committee.
• Seat O - Member shall have professional experience with youth-focused, adult education, public health, or environmental justice organizations and is recommended for appointment by the Personnel and Public Employees Committee.
2. Current Commissioners
The following members are currently serving on the Measure U Commission:
• Marjorie Dickinson (Chair)
• Marbella Sala (Vice Chair)
• Richard “Teddy” Georgeoff, III
• Jose Goris, Jr.
• Waleed Hojeij
• Conner Johnston
• Raul Macias
• Natalie McGee
• Nikki Paschal
• Jessie Rosales
• Marcus Wolf
3. Commissioners Who Previously Served
The following members previously served on the Measure U Commission after January 1, 2023 but ended their terms prior to October 15, 2024:
• Stella Byrd
• Duke Cooney
• Abram Diaz
• Dana Kivel
• Donald Nahhas
• Debra Oto-Kent
• Theresa Riviera
• Margie Rueb
• Sharon Wright
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E. Commission Staff
The Measure U Commission is supported primarily by the following staff members.
• Angel Solis, Senior Deputy City Attorney
• Michael Jasso, Assistant City Manager
• Denise Malvetti, Deputy Director, Office of Innovation and Economic Development • Ash Roughani, Special Projects Manager, Office of the City Manager
Commission Staff Contact Information
City of Sacramento – Office of the City Manager
915 I Street – Sacramento, CA 95814
[email protected]
(916) 808-7751
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/city-manager
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Key Accomplishments
This report covers the period since the Commission’s last report, January 2023 through December 2024.
A. 2023 Accomplishments
In 2023 the Measure U Community Advisory Commission held eight (8) meetings.
The Commission is proud to identify the following accomplishments in 2023:
1. Participatory Budgeting: In 2023, the Measure U Community Advisory Commission received a report from a consultant on participatory budgeting, outlining key insights for future budgeting strategies. Contracts for participatory budgeting were initiated in 2023, representing an important step towards involving the community in fiscal decisions.
2. Leadership Transition under Chair Dickinson: Chair Marjorie Dickinson took over leadership in 2023, guiding the committee through a critical transition. As one of the original members, her experience has been instrumental in advancing Measure U’s objectives and addressing the leadership void left by the departure of original members.
3. Subcommittee Approval: A subcommittee was approved in 2023, creating a structured platform for more detailed discussions and focused work on Measure U’s key areas.
The Commission provided priorities and recommendations regarding Measure U expenditures during development of the FY2023/24 Approved Budget.
B. 2024 Accomplishments
In 2024 the Measure U Community Advisory Commission held nine (9) meetings. In addition, the Council-approved Budget and Policy Development Subcommittee held three (3) meetings.
In its 2024 Workplan, the Commission identified the following goals:
1. Develop Annual report for Fiscal Year 2022/23
2. Develop budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024/25
3. Analyze Measure U expenditures by spending category
4. Monitor and report to City Council progress of Participatory Budget Pilot
5. Develop focus group workshop from survey participants The Commission is proud to identify the following accomplishments in 2024:
1. Securing Focus Group Funding: Despite budget challenges, securing funding for the focus group was a significant accomplishment in 2024. This focus group is essential for Measure U Community Advisory Commission 2023-2024 Annual Report
gaining insights from the community and ensuring that their needs are being met through Measure U funds.
2. First Meeting of the Subcommittee: In January 2024, the Subcommittee held its first meeting, laying the groundwork for more specialized discussions on budget and policy development.
3. Participatory Budget Pilot Progress: The Commission closely monitored and reported to City Council on the progress of the participatory budget pilot, ensuring transparency and community involvement in spending decisions.
4. Restoration of Ad Hoc Committees: The Commission presented its recommendations to restore ad hoc committees and decrease the Commission’s quorum to a majority of filled seats to the City Council’s Personnel and Public Employees (P&PE) Committee on June 11, 2024. Subsequently, the City Council approved the restoration of ad hoc committees; however, the quorum remains a majority of total Commission seats.
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Compliance with Ballot Measure Purposes and Review of FY2022/23 Measure U Revenues and Expenditures
A. Compliance with Ballot Measure Purposes
An independent auditor was engaged by the City to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 revenues and expenditures of Measure U dollars. The accounting firm, Macias, Gini & O’Connell, LLP, concluded that Measure U funds were collected, allocated, and expended in conformance with the ballot measure. The Commission agrees that the City’s expenditure of Measure U funds is in legal compliance with the provisions of Measure U.
B. Review of FY2022/23 Transactions and Use Tax Revenues With the priorities of the electorate in mind, the Measure U Commission, as the citizen oversight body, reviewed our Measure U expenditures and found that the City is broadly advancing the goals of the voters in 2018 but that more collaborative work between our government bodies can ensure we are responding to the needs of Sacramentans today.
The allocation and spending of Measure U resources in 2022/23 can be summarized as follows:
● Affordable Housing ($3.14 million, 21.00 FTE)
● Arts/Creative edge ($4.23 million 17.95 FTE)
● Climate Action ($0.63 million, 2.00 FTE)
● Community Investment ($26.64 million, 184.57 FTE)
● Community Response ($24.20 million, 123.00 FTE)
● Homelessness ($11.26 million, 6.00 FTE)
● Inclusive Economic Development ($7.58 million, 33.00 FTE) ● Library ($14.67 million)
● Public Safety – Community Development ($1.51 million, 14.00 FTE) ● Public Safety – Fire ($9.89 million, 18.00 FTE)
● Public Safety – Police ($5.73 million, 63.50 FTE)
● Public Safety – YPCE ($1.61 million, 13.00 FTE)
● Youth ($28.67 million, 367.62 FTE)
● Miscellaneous Restoration ($5.60 million)
The Measure U Community Advisory Commission submitted budget recommendations during the 2022/23 budget development process in April and May 2022, although less than half of the commissioners at that time remained on the Commission due to turnover. The previous commissioners who developed budget recommendations regarding the FY2022/23 Budget prioritized the following items:
1. Metrics and Priorities
2. Participatory Budgeting - $5.5 Million
3. Small business support - $800,000
4. Affordable Housing
5. Homelessness
6. Senior Services
7. Youth
8. Community Investment
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9. Violence Prevention
10. Youth Job Skill Development
11. Arts/Creative Edge
12. Library
13. Branding Measure U Funded Projects
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Advice to City Council Regarding FY2023/24 Community Priorities
A. Priorities and Recommendations
In May 2023, the Commission participated in a “stack ranking” exercise to help inform community priorities using the budget categories in the Measure U Programming Update. From that exercise, the Commission prioritized spending in the following order:
1. Homelessness
2. Affordable Housing
3. Community Investment
4. Community Response
5. Public Safety
6. Inclusive Economic Development
7. Youth
8. Library
9. Arts/Creative Edge
10. Climate Action
A copy of the Commission’s FY2023/24 Measure U budget recommendations is included as Appendix A. These recommendations from the Measure U Commission reflect a comprehensive approach to addressing the diverse needs of Sacramento's communities. By advocating for systematic tracking of performance metrics, the Commission emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the allocation of public funds. This ensures that resources are effectively utilized to achieve measurable outcomes that benefit the community.
The Commission's focus on participatory budgeting underscores the importance of engaging the community in decision-making processes. By allowing residents to directly influence how funds are allocated, participatory budgeting promotes democratic governance and empowers marginalized voices. The Commission's recommendation to increase funding for participatory budgeting is indicative of their commitment to inclusive and equitable resource distribution.
The Commission's emphasis on supporting small businesses, affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and youth programs highlights their recognition of key social and economic challenges facing the city. By prioritizing investments in these areas, the Commission seeks to address systemic inequalities and promote the well-being of all residents.
Additionally, the Commission's recommendations regarding senior services, violence prevention, youth job skill development, arts, and libraries demonstrate a holistic approach to community development. By investing in programs and services that cater to various age groups and interests, the Commission aims to create a more vibrant, resilient, and inclusive city.
Overall, the Measure U Commission's recommendations provide a roadmap for strategic investment in areas that are critical to the city's long-term prosperity and well-being. By prioritizing community needs and leveraging Measure U funds effectively, the Commission seeks to build a more equitable and thriving Sacramento for all residents.
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These priorities align with the recent City Auditor’s Community Survey of Sacramento residents from October/November 2023. In this survey, residents were asked to prioritize categories of Measure U spending. The results were as follows:
● Affordable Housing and Homeless Supportive Services: 70% rated it as a high priority, 14% as a medium priority.
Prioritizing affordable housing and homelessness is timely and aligns with the central message presented to voters for approving Measure U. Mayor Steinberg highlighted that the measure would provide funding to address “the homelessness crisis” and increase affordable housing.
B. Current Statistics and Issues
● Increase in Homelessness: In the past decade, the number of homeless individuals in the county has increased by 266%.
● Housing Costs: High costs of homes and rent are significant contributors to the rise in homelessness. Over the past decade, rents have surged, making Sacramento one of the most expensive places to live in the country.
Despite significant increases in spending on homelessness in recent years, the rising housing costs and growing number of unhoused individuals indicate that more resources are necessary.
Investing in affordable housing is crucial for preventing homelessness and addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
C.
Recommended Actions
● Building Affordable Housing: Increased investment in constructing affordable housing units.
● Homelessness Prevention Strategies: Developing and implementing strategies to prevent individuals from becoming homeless.
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Review of Performance Measures and Evaluation of Measure U Programming The Measure U Community Advisory Commission has been tasked with the review of performance measures and evaluation of city expenditures. As highlighted in Mayor Steinberg's ballot argument, Measure U includes strong fiscal safeguards, requiring annual independent financial audits and public review of expenditures to ensure funds are used efficiently, effectively, and for the benefit of Sacramento.
While the Commission recognizes that performance measures are included in the annual budget document, we find the specific measures to be insufficient and inadequate for the purposes of evaluating the efficacy of Measure U expenditures for two reasons, specifically:
1. Performance measures in the budget are presented at a department level, which makes it difficult to discern which metrics might directly be impacted by Measure U expenditures. The Commission recommends that performance measures be included at a program level in the Measure U Programming Update that is regularly provided by the Budget Office to commissioners.
2. Performance measures in the budget are generally in the scope of inputs, activities, and outputs – none of which are measures of impact or results. The Commission recommends that performance measures be revised to focus on outcomes and results rather than inputs, activities, and outputs. This approach would shift the emphasis from level of effort (how much did the City do?) to level of impact (did it make a difference and are residents better off?).
Since its establishment, the Commission has consistently sought improved data from the City to fulfill its oversight role. This includes requests for greater data transparency related to Measure U expenditures, availability of funding allocations, tracking measurable outcomes, program effectiveness, and district-by-district evaluation of spending. The Commission renews this request, understanding the challenges and nuances in providing such data.
At the September 16, 2024 meeting, the Measure U Commission approved updated recommendations we believe would implement this vision. First, we propose that each program should have trackable outputs and outcome goals aligned with Measure U’s top-level objectives, which can then be included in the quarterly program updates. This approach will enhance transparency and enable better assessment of each program’s return on investment (ROI).
Second, we recommend incorporating comparisons with similar cities in quarterly and annual reports to benchmark performance and drive improvements. Member Georgeoff presented these recommendations to the City Council’s Budget and Audit Committee on October 22, 2024 and we intend to continue advancing the implementation of these recommendations in 2025.
Without performance metrics on Measure U-funded programs, the Commission cannot effectively evaluate the spending's impact as intended. While the presentations from funded programs have been commendable, more comprehensive data is needed to fulfill the Commission's oversight role meaningfully. Currently, the Measure U Budget Dashboard provides short descriptions of substantial spending, but the Commission requires detailed, objective impact metrics to understand program effectiveness and human impact.
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We look forward to continuing the dialogue among the Commission, City staff, and the Mayor and City Council to ensure public transparency and accountability for the expenditure of Measure U Funds.
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Commission Resources Expended
The estimated cost to support the Measure U Commission in 2023 was $43,246.48.
The estimated cost to support the Measure U Commission in 2024 was $64,869.72.
In 2023 we held 8 meetings and in 2024 we held 12 meetings (including 3 meetings of the Budget and Policy Development Subcommittee).
The estimated cost per meeting is $5,405.81.
Additional Expenditures:
2023
None.
2024
Focus Groups Implementation Consultant $16,000.00
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2025 Workplan
A. 2025 Goals
1. Department Presentations to the Commission: Highlight City departments that have received Measure U funding, and have them present their accomplishments and the impact of the funding. A proposed schedule of departments presentations, prioritized by Commission interest, is included in Section B below.
2. High-Level Budget Presentations: There is interest in conducting high-level presentations on Measure U budgeting to ensure that commissioners are informed about fiscal priorities and able to guide decision-making effectively.
3. Further Development of Outcome-Based Performance Metrics with an Equity Lens: Continue the development and implementation of outcome-based performance metrics to ensure that Measure U funds are effectively advancing racial equity, particularly in affordable housing, youth services, and economic development.
B. 2025 Key Discussion Items and Deliverables
DATE AGENDA ITEM(S) DELIVERABLE(S)
January 13 Overview of Measure U Programs:
Department of Youth, Parks &
Community Enrichment
Discuss FY2025/26 Budget Priorities
February No meeting planned
March 17 Overview of Measure U Programs:
Police Department and Office of
Public Safety Accountability
Finalize FY2025/26 Budget Priorities
Approve FY2025/26 Budget
Priorities
April 21 Overview of Measure U Programs:
Department of Community
Development and Fire Department
May 19 Overview of FY2025/26 Proposed
Measure U Budget
Finalize FY2025/26 Budget
Recommendations, if any
Approve FY2025/26 Budget
Recommendations, if any
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June 16 Overview of Measure U Programs:
Office of Innovation & Economic
Development
July No meeting planned
August 18 Overview of Measure U Programs:
Sacramento Public Library Authority
September
29 Overview of Measure U Programs:
Department of Public Works and
Department of Utilities
October 20 Overview of Measure U Programs:
Department of Convention &
Cultural Services
November 17 Overview of Measure U Programs:
Department of Community
Response
December No meeting planned
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APPENDICES
A. Measure U Budget Recommendations to Council FY 23/24 (May 23, 2023)
May23, 2023
Mayor andCouncilmembersCityof SacramentoCityHall915I StreetSacramento, CA95815 RE: MeasureUBudget RecommendationstoCouncil FY23-24
Dear Mayor SteinbergandCouncilmembers:
TherecommendationsoutlinedbelowaredesignedtohelpensureMeasureUfundsbeusedfor theareasof significant needidentifiedintheballot measure, particularlyhomelesssupportiveservices, affordablehousing, libraries, parks, andyouthprogramming. Therecommendationsalsohighlight theneedtoimprovemetricsrealtedtoMeasureUspending. Thisincludesconductingathoroughanalysisof MeasureUfundingallocations, trackingmeasurableoutcomesandprogrameffectiveness, andadistrict-by-district evaluationof MeasureUspending.
AsauthorizedbyCityCouncil actionestablishingtheMeasureUCommunityAdvisoryCommittee 1 , weprovidethefollowingrecommendationsregardingthedevelopment of theFY23-24budget for theCityof Sacramento:
Metrics: TheMeasureUcommitteerequestsgreater datatransparencyrelatedtoMeasureUexpenditures, includingtheavailabilityof MeasureUfundingallocations, trackingmeasurableoutcomesandprogrameffectiveness, andadistrict-by-district evaluationof MeasureUspending.
ParticipatoryBudgeting: TheCommitteeisrequesting$5millionannuallytocontinuetoimplement theparticipatorybudgetingprocess, whichwill result inbindingrecommendationsfor expenditures. TheMeasureUCommitteewill serveasthe“steeringcommittee”tooverseetheprocess. Note: TheCommitteefirst recommendedthistotheCouncil inFebruary2020. Duringthemid-year 20-21budgetdiscussion, theCouncil directedtheCityManager toincludeamodest $1millionallocationforParticipatoryBudgetingintheFY21-22budget. Wehavesinceimplementedthepilot program; engagedcommunitymembers, conductedoutreach, selectedwinningprojects, andstartedthecontractingphase.Wehavecompletedapreliminaryevaluationwhichshowedahighlevel of successintheprogramuptothispoint. Asoneof thefirst participatorybudget programsinthenation, Sacramentoisleadingthewayincommunityengagement. ParticipatoryBudgetingrepresentsthehopeandpromiseof truecommunityledgovernance. TheCommitteeurgestheCouncil torenewandincreasesupport of theParticipatoryBudget programinFY23-24. 1 CityCouncil Resolution2018-0393adoptedOctober 2, 2018, outlinesthepurposeandthepowersanddutiesof theMeasureUCommitteespecifically, "toensurethat theexpendituresofCityresourcesreflect Council andcommunitypriorities, thecommitteeshall review, report, andmakenon-bindingrecommendationsonrevenueandexpendituresof certainfundsfromtheTransactionsandUseTax(SacramentoCityCodechapter 3.27.)”.
PriorityRanking: TheCommitteerequeststheCityCouncil consider thefollowingpriorityrankingsforMeasureUinvestments. Citystaff polledCommitteemembersduringtheweekof May1, 2023tohelpidentifytheCommittee’sprioritiesthrougha“stackranking”exercise. Theresultingprioritiesinrankorder belowarebasedontheaveragerankingof eachprioritybythetenCommitteememberswhorespondedtothepoll.
PriorityRankingRecommendations: Thecommitteeidentifiedkeyrecommendationsneededtobestsupport thepriorityRankingsabove.
Homelessness- Wehaveamajor humanitariancrisisonour streetsthat continuestogrow. WhenvoterspassedtheMeasureUsalestax, homelessnesswasnamedasanareaof significant needMeasureUfundswouldbeusedtoaddress. Homelessnesscontinuestobeamajor issueandwasrightfullyidentifiedasthetoppriorityfor MeasureUcommitteemembers. TheCommitteerecommendsresourcesandfundingbemadeavailablefor preventionandrapidrehousing,
increasingthenumber of shelter beds, mobileshower andbathrooms, respitecenters, andfurtherdevelopment of transitional andpermanent supportivehousing.
AffordableHousing- TheCommitteerecommendsinvestment inhousinginitiativestoincreasetheaffordablehousingstock. Additionally, wewouldencouragecontinueduseof theImpact FeeReductionprogramtoimproveavailabilityof affordablehousing.
CommunityResponse- TheCommitteerecommendssupport for communitybasedorganizationsworkingtoprovidecommunityresponseteamsandcrisisinterventionteams.
PublicSafety- TheCommitteerecommendsadditional ParkRangerstopatrol andsupport parks.Additionally, consistent withtheCityCouncil'sresolutionredefiningpublicsafety 2 , werecommendsupport for communitybasedorganizationsworkingonviolencepreventionprograms, particularlythosethat focusonreducinggunviolence.
InclusiveEconomicDevelopment - TheCommitteerecommendspriorityinvestment befocusedonminority-ownedbusinessesinunderinvestedneighborhoods, andtrainingof workerswhohavebeenleft behind, bothhistoricallyandbecauseof theCOVID-19pandemic.
Youth- TheCommitteerecommendscontinuedinvestment inthePrime–TimeTeenprogram,SwimSafescholarships, andyouthemployment andentrepreneurial programs.
Library- TheCommitteerecommendsfundingbeusedtoincreasethehoursper librarysystem.Operatinghoursshouldberesponsivetocommunityneedsanduse.
Arts/CreativeEdge- TheCommitteerecommendstheCouncil support music, art, anddanceprogrammingfocusedonyouth.
ClimateChange- TheCommitteeencouragestheCouncil tocontinueworkingtowardstheircommitment toattaincarbonzero, or carbonneutrality, by2045.
Thankyoufor consideringtheserecommendationsandfor theopportunitytoserveourcommunityinthisimportant endeavor.
Sincerely,
TheMeasureUCommunityAdvisoryCommittee
2 CityCouncil Resolution2020-01186adoptedOctober 27, 2020, ResolutiondefiningtheCityof Sacramento’sPublicSafetyServicestoincludeEmergencyResponseandOperationsaswell asYouth-CenteredPreventionServices.