CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Rebecca Bjork
City Administrator
Alejandra Gutierrez
Mayor Pro Tempore
Oscar Gutierrez
Ordinance Committee Chair
Sarah J. Knecht
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Kristen W. Sneddon
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023, 2:00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
CARRILLO RECREATION CENTER, 100 E. CARRILLO STREET,
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
WORK SESSION
Subject: Budget Work Session for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 (230.05) Recommendation: That Council hear a presentation from Staff related to the development of the Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Budget and provide direction to Staff.
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA DATE: March 9, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Budget Work Session for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
That Council hear a presentation from Staff related to the development of the Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Budget and provide direction to Staff.
DISCUSSION:
On June 14, 2022, the Finance Committee received a report regarding the purpose, scope, and timeline of the Fiscal Sustainability Initiative where an overview of the major fiscal and budgetary challenges were discussed. Revenue options and operational and process improvement working groups were established to develop recommendations and solutions to ensure the City continues to meet the needs of the Santa Barbara community now and for many years to come.
Since then, the Community Development, Parks & Recreation, and Library departments presented a “deep dive” financial review of their operation including challenges and opportunities. The Housing Authority also presented an overview to the Finance Committee.
Vision 2030 was then introduced to the Finance Committee as the communication framework of the Fiscal Sustainability Initiative. This effort positions the City as a leader in smarter, proactive government, ensuring the City is sustainable, and the community is thriving.
In late April, the City Administrator will present her recommended budget for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 to City Council as required by City Charter. This will be followed by a number of public hearings during which each department will present their respective budget to the City Council and the public.
This budget work session is held in advance of finalizing and issuing the recommended budget to provide the City Council and the public an overview of the City’s finances, financial and budgeting challenges the City is facing, and department major work efforts. Staff will File Code No. 230.05
Council Agenda Report
Budget Work Session for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025
March 9, 2023
Rev. 041019
provide an overview of recent Vision 2030 initiatives, including working group updates regarding process improvements and revenue strategies. Staff will provide the City Council with a summary of the recent revenue trends, projected costs, and a long-term forecast of the City’s finances. Staff will then present the budget instructions that were issued to departments to guide the development of department budget proposals.
PREPARED BY: Natalija Glusac, Budget Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: City Administrator’s Office