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MEASURE K
The following table reflects Measure K allocations associated with Council direction at the Budget Study Session.
Dept. Description Perm.
FTE
Temp.
FTE FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
New Allocations
Police Expand Drone as a First Responder Program (DFR).
The DFR program enhances the department's capability
to monitor significant events, conduct search and rescue operations, and gather intelligence. Drones and their
associated technologies need regular updates and
maintenance, and this proposal will allow for the
purchase of an additional drone and required
technological investigative services to keep the DFR
program operational
-Add equipment funds
51,750 53,561
Police Proactive security monitoring solution for Library, Miles Playhouse and Camera Obscura. The service provides
real-time detection and intervention, which proactively addresses crime and loitering in public spaces. This
effective security solution supports law enforcement and acts as a force multiplier for public safety.
-Add funds for equipment and subscription costs
101,750 105,311
Fire Pilot a city-operated Ambulance Operator (AO)
Program. The program is a new initiative that increases the City’s capacity to provide timely ambulance
transport by deploying Basic Life Support (BLS)
ambulances staffed with part-time EMTs. This program
improves patient care by reducing delays in ambulance
availability, especially for low-acuity calls, and helps free up paramedic engine companies for higher-priority
incidents. Designed with long-term sustainability in mind, the AO Program is expected to become self-sustaining
through cost recovery from insurance reimbursements
and other revenue sources, while also creating a
professional development pipeline for future firefighter candidates.
-Add 3.0 full time equivalent as-needed hours
3.0 149,986 155,235
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Dept. Description Perm.
FTE
Temp.
FTE FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Housing &
Human
Services
Ongoing funding for the Therapeutic Transport Team, a
specialized program in partnership with the County of LA Department of Mental Health (DMH). This team responds
alongside first responders to mental health crises,
assisting SMPD and SMFD with both emergency and nonemergency calls involving housed and unhoused individuals. County staff conduct thorough evaluations, provide referrals to mental health services, transport
clients to psychiatric care when needed, and offer
follow-up support. The program is currently funded
through FY 2026-27. Sustained funding would guarantee
the program's continuity and enable its expansion to
24/7 operation. Program continuation is contingent on
the County continuing the program and the County
continuing to subsidize costs above the City’s budgeted $489K.
-$489,000 would be required starting in FY 2027-28
Public Works Ongoing funding for a proactive streetlight repair program to reduce the City's backlog of repairs. This
funding would restore an electrician position, support
continuous purchases of copper wire and related
materials, and cover contractual services for wire theft repairs. It would also provide essential supplies like
replacement fixtures, poles, and worn electrical
components. Additionally, the department plans to
consolidate all City electricians under one unit to
enhance coordination and resource allocation, ensuring
efficient streetlight maintenance and timely repairs.
-Add 1.0 FTE Electrician and funds for materials
1.0 750,000 776,250
Dept. of
Transportation
Implement no right on red restrictions with signage at the scramble crosswalks in the Downtown neighborhood to
improve safety and the pedestrian experience by
reducing conflicts with vehicles. (One-time). This
proposal responds to various Councilmember Discussion
Items (16 Items).
-Add funding for project expenses
10,000
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Dept. Description Perm.
FTE
Temp.
FTE FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Dept. of
Transportation
Ongoing funding for Safe Neighborhood Streets
Program. To accelerate Vision Zero and improve local
street safety by slowing traffic and reducing crashes.
This program includes a one-time creation of a
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Toolkit to establish
installation criteria and in-house standards for quickbuild infrastructure including bollards, Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), and Speed Cushions.
Ongoing funding supports toolkit development, smallscale interventions, evaluation, design, and implementation of rapid solutions for high-crash areas
identified in the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and
areas of concern identified by the community and
stakeholders. It also funds a Signs and Markings
Technician to install and maintain city traffic markings, street signs, and roadway safety features, plus a
customer service position to support the Mobility Division, enabling transportation planners to focus on education
and outreach. This proposal responds to various
Councilmember Discussion Items (16 Items).
-Add 1 Signs and Marking Technician, 1 customer service position, and ongoing project funding
2.0 341,414
(operating)
120,000
(capital)
288,542
(operating)
240,000
(capital)
Dept. of
Transportation
The City has successfully secured grants to fund mobility projects, maximizing local dollars while requiring a
matching contribution. Historically, the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) served as the primary local match
source, but a state law change now delays fee collection until the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, creating a multiyear funding gap. This has significantly reduced resources for advancing key mobility and safe street
initiatives, including the Local Roadway Safety Plan, Bike Action Plan Amendment, and other community priorities.
To address this challenge, staff proposes using Measure K funds as a local grant match for ongoing and future
projects. This includes an Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant to support
affordable housing at the former PS3 site, procure four battery-electric buses for BBB service enhancements,
and implement a bi-directional protected bikeway,
repaved roadway, and curb extensions along 14th Street
between Washington Avenue and Pico Boulevard.
Additionally, funding would support a Traffic Engineer
position to expedite design reviews, provide technical
assistance during construction, and bolster capacity for advancing major initiatives like Unlocking
Transformational Mobility Projects Through Grant Match
and the Safe Neighborhood Streets program.
-Add 1 Traffic Engineer and funding for local match
starting FY 2026-27
1.0 176,567 187,119
(operating)
$900,000
(capital)
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Dept. Description Perm.
FTE
Temp.
FTE FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
NonDepartmental Ongoing funding for Civil Engineer and City Traffic Engineer positions in response to a state law change
affecting the timing of Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) collection. The new law delays fee collection until the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, creating a
multiyear funding gap, worsened by a slowdown in
development and construction. Originally, these
positions were to be funded primarily through TIF, but
with the revenue delay, staff propose using Measure K
funds to maintain them. This preserves TIF resources for critical transportation improvements like sidewalks,
crosswalks, and bicycle facilities. Once TIF revenues
stabilize, all funds can be directed toward mobility capital projects and grant matching.
-Continue funding 1 Civil Engineer and 1 City Traffic
Engineer
This requires a corresponding technical adjustment in the Special Revenue Source Fund in non-departmental to
decrease (remove) the transfer to the General Fund. The adjusted amount reflects the costs for 1 Civil Engineer and 1 City Traffic Engineer (70% TIF funded).
391,790 413,519
Police –NEW Downtown Community Services Officers – Funding for
4.0 FTE Community Services Officer (CSO) positions to
augment safety and address quality-of-life issues
throughout the City, including the downtown business
district and parks. CSOs are professional staff with
experience performing preliminary investigations of
traffic accidents, crimes, and other incidents that do not require a sworn officer, helping to alleviate the burden on sworn personnel. This proposal was updated from Public
Services Officers to CSOs due to their ability to assist sworn personnel in conducting investigations of traffic collisions and felony and misdemeanor crimes.
-Add 4 Community Services Officers
4.0 492,844 473,292
Fire –NEW Advanced Provider Unit - APU program improves services for persons experiencing homelessness and
other vulnerable populations. Building on insights from the FY 2021-23 Community Response Unit (CRU)
program and successful initiatives in neighboring cities like Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, the APU will enhance treatment, care, and resource accessibility for the city’s most at-risk individuals. The APU would operate one unit staffed by a Firefighter Paramedic and a Nurse
Practitioner.
-Add 1 Firefighter-Paramedic
Note: reflects estimated costs associated with one APU
unit
1.0 625,320 637,389
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Dept. Description Perm.
FTE
Temp.
FTE FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Dept. of
Transportation -
NEW
Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Program – This
program would address Council direction from
September 26, 2023 (item 8K) to create an automated
bike lane enforcement program using cameras mounted
on parking enforcement vehicles. A successful pilot
program utilizing only two parking enforcement vehicles was conducted in 2024 that found 1,679 violations over 6 weeks, an average of almost 8 per day.
Capital Improvement Project
200,000
(capital)
186,000
(capital)
Preserve funding for initiatives insupport of safety, safe streets, and economic recovery
Police Preserve $1.5 million in funding for Special Deployments overtime in the Police Department. The department
originally proposed to reduce the overtime budget by
$2.0 million. Upon Council direction, the reduction
amount will be $500,000.
1,500,000 1,500,000
Public Works Preserve funding to fill 1 vacant custodian position and for custodial services at the Beach, Pier and City Parks.
- existing FTE position – this action does not result in net new FTEs
662,478 749,474
Community
Development
Preserve funding to fill 3 vacant positions - Assistant Planner, Code Enforcement Officer, and Combination
Building Inspector
- existing FTE positions – this action does not result in net new FTEs
356,276 368,746
Grand Total 9.0 3.0 $5,930,175 $7,034,438
All items are funded on an ongoing basis unless otherwise indicated.
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BUDGET REDUCTION AND NEW REVENUE GENERATING INITIATIVES Based on Council direction from the March 8th workshop, staff were asked to bring forth recommendations for the use of Measure K revenues estimated at $6.7 million based on the ballot measure language, including use of at least half of the funding for Public Safety. As a result, staff were required to free up fund balance in the General Fund to address new services related to Measure K.
The following is the recommended list of General Fund budget reductions and new revenue generating initiatives.
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Department Description FTE Reduct. /
(Cost)
Revenue
New/
(Loss)
Reduct. /
(Cost)
Revenue
New /
(Loss)
City Council Reduce various operating expenses,
including auto reimbursements,
telephone utilities, and food purchases.
$16,347 $16,919
City Manager Eliminate Neighborhood Grant Program 49,000 49,000 Reduce various operating expenses,
including reducing printed, office supplies,
mailings/forms, training expenses.
194,317 201,118
Dept. of
Transportation
DOT
DOT
DOT
Add new meters on Ocean Park 16th to
18th
222,552 230,341
Updated estimated revenues associated
with the existing and expanded LPR
system to reflect updated projections
425,000 850,000
Increased recovery of credit card
processing costs for parking transactions
so that the City no longer absorbs the
cost and instead passes the chargethrough to the user. 200,000 500,000
Finance
FINANCE
Increase audits on self-reporting taxes
and purchasing card and digital market
platform rebate program.
170,000 175,950
Water and Wastewater Funds partially
fund (25 % each, totaling 50%) of the
Principal Buyer position.
This requires transfer from the Water and
Wastewater Funds to the General Fund,
resulting in an increased expense in the
Water and Wastewater Funds but a
decrease in expense in the General Fund.
This transaction occurs in nondepartmental.
85,168 88,150
Fire
FIRE
East LA College Partnership
reimbursements and increased Mutual
Aid Administration Fee to align with what
other agencies are charging.
213,000 220,455
Pilot Ambulance Operator Program (3.0
FTE).
750,000 776,250
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FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Department Description FTE Reduct. /
(Cost)
Revenue
New/
(Loss)
Reduct. /
(Cost)
Revenue
New /
(Loss)
Housing & Human
Services
Reduce various operating expenses,
including utilities and building
maintenance expenses related to the Ken
Edwards Center, as the current tenant
(WISE & Healthy Aging) has been
responsible for these costs since the
execution of a new lease in 2022.
Additionally, the budget is being reduced
for training expenses, conferences, and
professional services.
156,756 365,445
Human
Resources
Reduce the use of compensation
services, which will be handled in-house.
115,582 119,627
Information
Services
Temporarily reduce budget earmarked to
start building a Data Platform
infrastructure.
237,548
Library Increased revenues from increased rental
activity and new lease revenue.
108,000 111,780
Police Reduction of overtime in the Police
Department in the amount of $500k
reduction to the department’s $9.6 million
overtime budget, preserving $1.5 million as
noted in the Measure K table above.
500,000 500,000
Public Works
PW
PW
PW
Increase community garden fees from
20% cost recovery to 60% cost recovery,
pending advisory board approval
30,000 30,000
Eliminate weekend trash service with
Mariposa for Ishihara & Hotchkiss Parks.
9,799 10,142
Reduce various custodial services
expenses, including reducing services at
the Public Safety Facility from two shifts to
one.
144,000
Stop fertilizing sport fields in parks.
50,000
51,750
Recreation &
Arts
Add 2.0 FTE to Activate Beach and Pier.
The $0.2 million net benefit to the Beach
& Pier Funds will reduce the need for
General Fund support. Adjustments to
reflect the reduced support will be made
in non-departmental.
2.0 (254,661) 461,637 (258,995) 477,794
Community
Development
11,880 12,296
Records &
Election Services
Suspend - Passport Services Program. 105,505 (57,500) 112,810 (57,500) Total Reductions and Revenues 2.0* $�,409,36� $2,534,569 $�,255,966 $3,327,366 Net Impact to General Fund (combined reductions & revenue) $3,943,930 $4,583,332 * 1.0 FTE in the General Fund and 1.0 FTE in the Beach Fund FINAL CHANGES TO FY 2025-27 PROPOSED BIENNIAL BUDGET ATTACHMENT D Page D-8 of 9
ALL OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
The following table reflects additional Council direction and other budget adjustments based on new information.
Fund Dept Description
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Expense Revenue Expense Revenue
General Fund CIP Expand License Plate Recognition (LPR) system. The City LPR pilot program at
Parking Structures 4 and 5 in downtown
Santa Monica, launched in midDecember 2024, is proving effective. The system integrates license plate
recognition with the City's parking
infrastructure, streamlining vehicle entry
and exit while reducing lost revenue from
illegal exiting of structures by 66%
according to initial data. Additionally,
SMPD will be utilizing the LPR system for
law enforcement, aiding in the
identification of stolen or wanted vehicles,
stolen license plates, and missing persons.
Expanding LPR to other downtown
facilities and the pier deck parking would
further recover revenue lost from illegal
exits and enhance public safety. (Onetime)
-Add funding for equipment and
installation
Per Council Direction at Budget Study
Session. Funding for this for one-time
capital project will not come from
Measure K, therefore it requires new
appropriation from the General Fund
$600,000
(capital)
$600,000
(capital)
General Fund NonDept. Allocate $25K annually to the Early Childhood Task Force based on Council
direction at the May 27, 2025, Budget
Study Session. The Santa Monica Early
Childhood Task Force is fully volunteerrun and promotes access to childcare and early education for Santa Monica
families.
25,000 25,000
General Fund NonDept.Reimburse the Housing Trust Fund in an amount equal to 25% of the new revenues
to be generated from the increase in
Residential and Visitor Parking Permit fees
over the course of the next 4 years per
Council direction on May 27, 2025.
The amounts listed here reflect the
required transactions between the city
funds to effectuate the transfer.
339,242 339,242
Special Revenue
Source Fund
(339,242) (339,242)
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Fund Dept Description
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Expense Revenue Expense Revenue
General Fund DOT Raise the annual price of Residential and Visitor Parking Permits – from $23 to $40
for 1st Residential, $28 to $50 for 2nd
Residential, $46 to $92 for a 3rd
Residential, and $72 to $144 for 4th+
Residential, and $35 to $70 for Visitor
(Max 2).
1,033,525 1,033,525
General Fund NonDept.CDBG/HOME adjustments to reflect
actual FY 2025-26 HUD allocations and
proposed activities.
The amounts listed here reflect the
required transactions between the city
funds to effectuate the transfer.
7,631 7,631
CDBG Fund HHS (15,800) (36,893) (15,800) (36,893)
NonDept.(8,011) (8,041)
Housing
Authority Fund
NonDept.(712) (712)
Misc. Grants
Fund
HHS 412,821 7,115 412,821 7,115
NonDept.(419) (419)
CDBG Fund CIP VAP Playground Project funds have been
partially earmarked and redistributed to
future years to better align with the
project timeline. (one-time)
(392,054) 392,054
Fund the delayed 19th Street: Phase II
project (one-time)
150,000
Misc. Grants
Fund
HHS Measure A Local Solutions Funds
allocated by the County of Los Angeles
Homeless Initiative to replace Measure H
funds beginning in FY 2025-26.
848,491 848,491
General Fund Total 971,873 1,033,525 971,873 1,033,525
Other Funds Total 655,074 818,713 440,661 (29,778)