San Diego Budget and Government Efficiency Committee Meeting - October 16, 2019
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San Diego Budget and Government Efficiency Committee Meeting - October 16, 2019
The Budget and Government Efficiency Committee of the San Diego City Council met on October 16, 2019, at 10:00 AM. The meeting was chaired by Councilmember Bree, with Vice Chair Kate and Councilmember Montgomery present. Councilmember Moreno was absent. Also present were Angela Colton from the IBA, CFO Rolanda Charval, and Deputy City Attorney Brett Bartalotta. The committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2019 year-end performance report, discussed several city programs, and approved three action items.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: The committee approved the record of actions from the September 11, 2019 hearing by a unanimous vote.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Ms. Welch spoke during non-agenda public comment. She criticized the city for its handling of police and fire overtime expenses, water estimates, and lack of transparency in financial audits. She also expressed opposition to franchise fees and alleged that city council votes for projects that never materialize.
Discussion Items
- Fiscal Year 2019 Year-End Performance Report: The Department of Finance presented the fourth and final monitoring report of the fiscal year. Key points:
- Revenues were within 1% of third-quarter projections, with a net increase of $9.8 million driven by property tax ($2.8M), sales tax ($2.3M), and departmental revenue ($3.8M, including FEMA reimbursements, parking meter district revenue, and cannabis business tax).
- Expenditures were 1% lower than projected, with a net decrease of $15.5 million due to vacancy savings, lower contract costs (e.g., bridge shelter), reduced litigation expenses (Florida litigation carried forward), lower utility costs (solar conversion), and reduced IT maintenance.
- Estimated excess equity was $23 million, of which $19.5 million is expected to be available for future programming after accounting for carry-forwards.
- The general fund met all reserve targets, including a 15.25% reserve and contribution to the pension stabilization reserve.
- Updates were provided on the 101 Ash Street building (83% complete, first employees moving in mid-November), Clean San Diego initiative, homeless services, and energy-efficient outdoor lighting upgrades.
- Discussion Highlights:
- Councilmember Montgomery inquired about the effectiveness of the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), noting an 11% connection rate to services. Assistant Chief Paul Conley stated that with new shelters, this rate is expected to increase.
- Keely Halsey provided an update on the Navigation Center, stating it is on track to open around Thanksgiving at a final tenant improvement cost of approximately $400,000 (originally $300,000). Metrics for success are included in the operating contract.
- Cody Hooven reported that Phase 2 of smart street lights is underway, with an RFP to be released soon. A memo responding to community concerns about sensor cameras was shared with council.
- Chief David Nisleit discussed the use of $500,000 allocated in FY2018 for rape kit testing: funding was used for DNA instruments, overtime, and a database, with $202,000 returned to the general fund. An RFP for backlog testing is expected that week.
- Vice Chair Kate raised concerns about maintaining homeless service funding from savings, and requested data on the impact of outreach funding levels.
- Chair Bree asked for a list of Navigation Center providers and a tour once open.
Key Outcomes
- Item 1: Extension of Ontario Systems Contract: The committee approved a two-year extension (instead of the requested three) for the delinquent accounts collection system (Revenue Plus Collector) at an annual cost of approximately $240,000. The city is in the process of implementing a new system from CCS Inc., with an 18-month timeline. Motion by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Vice Chair Kate; passed unanimously.
- Item 2: Economic Bond Refinancing Opportunities: The committee forwarded to the City Council a proposal to refund four series of bonds (2012/2013 general fund CIP lease revenue, 2012 convention center, and 2012 water revenue bonds). Potential savings are estimated at $1 million annually for the general fund and $1.9 million annually for the water fund. Refundings will proceed only if debt policy thresholds (3-4% NPV savings) are met. Motion by Vice Chair Kate, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery; passed unanimously.
- Item 3: Cooperative Agreement with Verizon Wireless: The committee approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Verizon Wireless through the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contract, with a not-to-exceed amount of $19 million through August 2024. The contract covers cellular equipment and services for over 6,000 city lines, with 71% funded by the general fund. Motion by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Vice Chair Kate; passed unanimously.
Meeting Transcript
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