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Update on Implementation of Measure J. City Council item 16 February 25, 2019. Measures I & J. November 6 th Pasadena voters approved Measures I & J Measure I – ¾ cent sales (use) tax to maintain essential services/reinvest in critical infrastructure Approval rate: 68.74%
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Update on Implementation of Measure J City Council item 16 February 25, 2019
Measures I & J • November 6th Pasadena voters approved Measures I & J • Measure I – ¾ cent sales (use) tax to maintain essential services/reinvest in critical infrastructure • Approval rate: 68.74% • Measure J - advisory measure regarding use of 1/3 Measure I proceeds for public schools • Approval rate: 72.05%
Ad Hoc Committee • Formed by City Council on December 10, 2018 • Mayor and Councilmembers Hampton and McAustin • School Board President Torres and Boardmembers Cahalan and Kenne • Supported by City and District staff • Ad Hoc Committee met on December 19th and February 19th • There were also two informal meetings with staff which included the Mayor
Key Priorities for use of Measure J Funding • Priority One – Fiscal Stabilization – FY20 est. $4m • Maintain local control by maintaining required reserves (3%) • Offset impacts of mid-year reductions • Priority Two – Restoring/Maintaining Existing Programs – FY 20 est. $3m • Restore previously approved budget reductions • Support signature programs: IB, DLIP, STEM, STEAM, Visual & Performing Arts • Priority Three – Other District Priorities • Future initiatives that benefit students
Key Priorities for use of Measure J Funding • Establish a Memorandum of Understanding • Memorializing key priorities • Requiring accountability through annual reporting • As to how funds will be spent • As to how funds were spent • Initial term of three years with automatic renewals • Subject to termination by the City
Moving Forward • Obtain Council Feedback • On proposed priorities and MOU parameters • Discussion at next week’s Joint-meeting • Approval of MOU • Consideration of establishing standing Joint-committee • To track District’s progress towards greater fiscal stability • To facilitate various joint efforts • To engage in regard to District facilities re-use Plan