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AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Special Meeting
Monday, June 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
LYN SEMETA, Mayor
JILL HARDY, Mayor Pro Tem
PATRICK BRENDEN, Councilmember
KIM CARR, Councilmember
BARBARA DELGLEIZE, Councilmember
ERIK PETERSON, Councilmember
MIKE POSEY, Councilmember
Recorded live from the
City Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19
STAFF
OLIVER CHI, City Manager
MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, City Clerk
ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On
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AGENDA June 29, 2020City Council/Public Financing
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6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROLL CALL
Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, Brenden
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 Minute Time Limit) - At 6:00 PM, individuals wishing to provide a comment
on an agendized or non-agendized item may call 1+ (669) 900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 999 4025
9527. Once a caller has entered the meeting, their call will be placed in a holding queue and will be
answered in the order received. When invited to speak, callers are encouraged to identify
themselves by name, and can speak for no more than 3 minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING
20-1719 Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2020-39 to Adopt a Budget for the
City for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; Resolution No. 2020-32 establishing
the Gann Appropriation Limit and Financial Policies; and Resolution
No. 2020-46 to Grant another Designated Period for Two Years
Additional Service Credit (Continued from June 15, 2020 with Public
Hearing Closed)
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-39, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Adopting a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2020/21;” and,
B) Authorize the Professional Services included in the FY 2020/2021 budget to be
representative of the services projected to be utilized by departments in FY 2020/2021;
and,
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-32, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Establishing the Gann Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2020/2021” of
$1,001,044,445; and,
D) Approve budget adjustments to the FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget in the Funds and
by the amounts contained in Attachment 2, Exhibit A-1; and,
E) Budget Option 1: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-46, “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach to grant another designated period for two years additional
service credit,” authorizing the implementation of the CalPERS early retirement program
Recommended Action:
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for eligible members as identified by job classification in Exhibit A of the resolution, and
authorizing the City Manager to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to
implement the CalPERS early retirement program; or,
F) Budget Option 2: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-46, “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach to grant another designated period for two years additional
service credit,” authorizing the implementation of the CalPERS early retirement program
for eligible members as identified by job classification in Exhibit A of the resolution,
approve and direct staff to implement the Self-Designed Separation Incentive Program for
Safety employees, and authorizing the City Manager to take all administrative and
budgetary actions necessary to implement the programs; or,
G) Budget Option 3: Approve and direct staff to implement the Self-Designed Separation
Incentive Program for all eligible Safety and Miscellaneous employees, authorizing the City
Manager to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the
program; or,
H) Budget Option 4: Deploy layoff procedures and engage in the meet-and-confer
process to negotiate requisite staffing cost reductions.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is
Monday, July 6, 2020, at 4:00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington
Beach, California.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
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City of Huntington Beach
File #:20-1719 MEETING DATE:6/29/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY:Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY:Dahle Bulosan, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2020-39 to Adopt a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year
2020/2021; Resolution No. 2020-32 establishing the Gann Appropriation Limit and Financial
Policies; and Resolution No. 2020-46 to Grant another Designated Period for Two Years
Additional Service Credit (Continued from June 15, 2020 with Public Hearing Closed)
Statement of Issue:
The City Council was presented the FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget for adoption and a Public
Hearing on June 15, 2020. The item was continued to a Special Meeting on June 29, 2020. The City
Charter of the City of Huntington Beach requires adoption of the annual budget by June 30, 2020 for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021.
Financial Impact:
The Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Proposed Budget is a structurally balanced budget that addresses current
financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic,while still funding core public services. The All
Funds Proposed Budget equals $359.0 million, including a General Fund Proposed Budget of $216.9
million. Individual departmental and fund-level appropriations are contained in the attachments
herein.
Recommended Action:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-39, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Adopting a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2020/21;” and,
B) Authorize the Professional Services included in the FY 2020/2021 budget to be representative of
the services projected to be utilized by departments in FY 2020/2021; and,
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-32, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Establishing the Gann Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2020/2021” of $1,001,044,445; and,
D) Approve budget adjustments to the FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget in the Funds and by the
amounts contained in Attachment 2, Exhibit A-1; and,
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E)Budget Option 1: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-46, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach to grant another designated period for two years additional service credit,”
authorizing the implementation of the CalPERS early retirement program for eligible members as
identified by job classification in Exhibit A of the resolution, and authorizing the City Manager to take
all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the CalPERS early retirement
program; or,
F)Budget Option 2: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-46, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach to grant another designated period for two years additional service credit,”
authorizing the implementation of the CalPERS early retirement program for eligible members as
identified by job classification in Exhibit A of the resolution, approve and direct staff to implement the
Self-Designed Separation Incentive Program for Safety employees, and authorizing the City Manager
to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the programs; or,
G)Budget Option 3: Approve and direct staff to implement the Self-Designed Separation Incentive
Program for all eligible Safety and Miscellaneous employees, authorizing the City Manager to take all
administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the program; or,
H)Budget Option 4: Deploy layoff procedures and engage in the meet-and-confer process to
negotiate requisite staffing cost reductions.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
As required by the City Charter, the City Manager submitted the FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget to
the City Council on June 1, 2020. The Proposed Budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) were also discussed at a City Council Study Session held on June 1, 2020.
A Public Hearing to consider adopting the FY 2020/2021 was presented to City Council on June 15,
2020 and a decision was postponed for a Special Meeting on June 29, 2020. The purpose of the
Special Meeting is to provide the City Council with additional information related to the Early
Retirement Program and to provide additional Workforce Reduction Program alternatives.
Overview
The theme of next year’s budget,“OneHB,”reflects the City’s response to the extraordinary financial
and operational challenges due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The FY 2020/2021 Proposed
Budget was carefully prepared to balance City Council and community priorities despite these
uncertain times.
The Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Proposed Budget includes $19 million in General Fund revenue
reductions from prior Fiscal Year 2018/2019 actuals, and a $1 million revenue reduction from current
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 projections, particularly due to a substantial loss of tax revenue. The financial
impacts of the pandemic remain volatile due to the closure of local businesses.
The Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Proposed General Fund Budget reflects a 4.4% operating expense
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The Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Proposed General Fund Budget reflects a 4.4% operating expense
reduction across all departments, totaling $1.8 million; a $3.1 million reduction in personnel costs;
and a $7.8 million reduction in non-operating transfers. In order to balance the Fiscal Year 2020/21
budget, and to mitigate more significant reductions to core services, we are proposing a staffing
reduction of approximately 5% of the City’s work force via an early retirement program, which is
estimated to generate ongoing cost savings of no less than $6.2 million. Overall, we continue to
protect our essential functions during this unprecedented crisis.
The FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget is structurally balanced and totals $359.0 million in All Funds,
reflecting a 5.8% decrease from the FY 2019/2020 Adopted All Funds Budget of $381.0 million. The
General Fund portion of the proposed FY 2020/2021 budget totals $216.9 million, representing a
6.4% decrease from the FY 2019/2020 Adopted Budget of $231.6 million.
The FY 2020/2021 General Fund revenue is projected at $216.9 million, a $13.9 million or 6.04%
decrease from the current year’s Adopted Budget. General Fund revenue consists of numerous
sources, such as taxes and fees. Major sources of revenue include Property Tax, Sales Tax, Utility
Users Tax, and Transient Occupancy Tax, among others.
The FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget reflects additional funding for 5.0 FTEs in the General Fund for
the Homeless Task Force and Code Enforcement Programs. Of note, the City’s Table of
Organization reflects an increase of only 2.0 FTEs, which accounts for the two new position in the
Community Development Department for additional code enforcement staff. In addition, three
previously defunded but authorized Police Department positions are recommended to be restored
from the General Fund, which are positions that will be assigned to the City’s Homeless Task Force.
The total FTE count in All Funds for FY 2020/2021 is 989.25.
Revisions to the Proposed Budget
The FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget presented to the City Council on June 1, 2020 totaled $359
million. Based on feedback provided during the study session, the Proposed Budget has been
adjusted to address City Council feedback, and the full spending plan is outlined in Exhibit A-1
(Attachment 2).
Professional Services
As established by Administrative Regulation Number 228, each department has submitted a list of
professional services that are generally contained in their Proposed Budgets (Attachment 3).
Professional services contracts are subject to compliance with Administrative Regulation Number 228
and City Ordinance Chapter 3.03.
Gann Appropriation Limit
In November 1979, the California voters approved Article 13B of the State of California Constitution,
which allows the City’s spending of tax proceeds to increase only by factors from the base year of
1978-1979. In June 1990, Proposition 111 was passed, which changed the way the limit is calculated
and is outlined as follows.
The City may increase its limit annually in two ways:
·By a percentage equal to the increase from the preceding year in county or city population
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·By a percentage equal to the increase from the preceding year in county or city population
(whichever is greater).
·By an amount equal to the change in per capita personal income in California or the change in
the assessment roll the preceding year due to the addition of local non-residential new
construction (whichever is greater).
The proposed appropriation limit for FY 2020/2021 was calculated as follows:
FY 2019/2020 Appropriation Limit $ 964,662,284
Multiplied by percentage grown in State Per Capita Personal Income 1.0373
Multiplied by change in City Population 1.0004
Proposed FY 2020/2021 Appropriation Limit $1,001,044,445
Appropriations of revenues controlled by the Gann Limit are primarily in the General Fund. The
General Fund proposed appropriation for FY 2020/2021 of $216.9 million is significantly below this
appropriation limit (Attachment 4).
Examples of proceeds of taxes governed by the Gann Appropriation Limit are: property taxes, sales
taxes, utility taxes, state subventions, fines, forfeitures, interest revenue on regulatory licenses, user
charges, and user fees, to the extent that those proceeds exceed the costs reasonably borne by that
entity in providing the regulation, product, or service.
Public Hearing
The City Charter requires that a public hearing be conducted on the City budget prior to adoption.
Public Hearing notices have been published per City Charter requirements (Attachment 1). At the
close of this hearing, all legal requirements for budget adoption will have been met.
Funding a $1M Transfer to The Section 115 Trust
The reduction of the General Liability Fund transfer of $1.0 million from the General Fund, and the
restatement of the annual transfer of $1.0 million to the Section 115 Trust Fund, create a net neutral
impact to the General Fund and All Funds.
Workforce Reduction Program
The Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Proposed Budget includes a staffing reduction proposal of approximately
5% of the City’s workforce, with an estimated net savings of $6.2 million. At the June 1, 2020 City
Council Study Session, two retirement programs plan options (a CalPERS Plan providing two years
of additional service credit, and a self-designed retirement plan providing $1,500 for every year of
service, plus 6-months’ worth of insurance coverage) were presented as part of this budgetary
reduction program. Staff provided estimated cost and savings information on the early retirement
plans to City Council at the public hearing meeting on June 15, 2020. City Council requested staff to
perform a survey of the employees to determine how many people would likely retire if offered either
of the programs, provide additional costing information of the programs based on incremental levels
of participation, and continue discussion of this agenda item (Attachment 6) at a Special Meeting on
June 29, 2020.
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Based on City Council direction at the June 15, 2020 public hearing meeting, staff has worked to
assess alternative reduced-cost workforce reduction options to address the $6.2 million budget deficit
for FY 2020/21. The new options assessed include the following:
Option 1:Modified CalPERS early retirement program option, open only to unrepresented
and miscellaneous staff as identified in Exhibit A of resolution 2020-46
Option 2: Modified CalPERS early retirement program option for miscellaneous staff as
identified in Exhibit A of resolution 2020-46 and self-designed voluntary separation incentive
program for safety
Option 3: Use of the self-designed voluntary separation incentive program exclusively
Option 4: Deploy layoff procedures and engage in the meet-and-confer process to negotiate
requisite staffing cost reductions
In addition, to gain a better understanding of the number of employees that may participate in each
early retirement program alternatives, staff conducted a survey of eligible participants. We had a
72% response rate. The results of the surveys are as follows:
Miscellaneous Employees
-No retirement incentive - 1% likely or very likely to retire
-CalPERS program - 44% likely or very likely to retire
-Self-designed program - 17% likely or very likely to retire
Safety Employees
-No retirement incentive - 1% likely or very likely to retire
-CalPERS program - 43% likely or very likely to retire
-Self-designed program - 29% likely or very likely to retire
Under the options presented, the CalPERS early retirement program would provide two years of
additional service credit for eligible program participants. The self-designed separation incentive
program would provide $1,500 for every year of service and 6-months’ worth of insurance coverage
for employees electing to participate in this program. Staff compiled the following chart to compare
the one-time program costs, ongoing available savings, and cost-savings ratio of each option.
No.Description Likely 1x
Program Costs
Ongoing Available
Cost Savings
Cost : Savings
Ratio
Option 1 Modified CalPERS (Misc.)$2.6 M $7.8 M 3.00x
Option 2 Modified CalPERS (Misc.) + Self-Designed (Safety)$3.5 M $9.2 M 2.63x
Option 3 Self-Designed (Misc. + Safety)$2.3 M $4.5 M 1.96x
Option 4 Layoff & Employee Concessions $0.0 M $6.2 M n/a
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Option 1 offers the best cost-savings ratio since the program would only be offered to eligible
miscellaneous employees, and would not be offered to safety staff. It would also achieve the desired
ongoing cost savings. Option 2 is a viable strategy that provides voluntary separation options for
both miscellaneous and safety employees, but the program does not provide as great a cost-savings
ratio when compared to Option 1. This option also achieves the requisite ongoing savings goal.
Option 3 will likely not achieve enough program participation to balance the budget based on the
survey, making it an unattractive option. Option 4 does not have any specific one-time program
costs. However, it will result in significant operational and service level disruptions.
Based on the survey conducted, the need to shrink the City’s workforce, the cost-savings ratio
comparison of the plans, and the need to minimize operational and service level disruptions,staff
recommends moving forward with either Option 1 or Option 2. These programs are
recommended as they would likely attract the desired number of employee participants, yield high
levels of cost savings long term, and provide an opportunity to strategically restructure the City
organization. Of note, staff projects that on-going budgetary cost savings will cover the one-time
costs associated with each workforce reduction program within 1-2 years, given the planned
reduction in the workforce and the savings realized with replacing essential employees currently in
the CalPERS classic retirement plan with less costly essential employees in the CalPERS’ PEPRA
retirement plan. Since the enactment of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act
(PEPRA) in 2013, an increasing number of full-time employees hired by the City are enrolled in
PEPRA. As existing employees retire or separate, there are both immediate salary savings and long-
term reductions to the City’s pension liability.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain high quality City services
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Strengthen long-term financial and economic sustainability
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Improve quality of life
Attachment(s):
1. Public Hearing Notice.
2. Resolution No. 2020-39, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Adopting a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2020/2021”
3. Professional Services included in the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget
4. Resolution No. 2020-32, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Establishing the Gann Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2020/2021”
5. Resolution No. 2020-46, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to
grant another designated period for two years additional service credit”
6. Final 6-15-20 RCA with Attachments 1-5
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PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed City Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, Huntington Beach located at
2000 Main Street, at the hour of 6:00 PM, or as soon as possible thereafter on Monday, the 15th
day of June 2020, for the purpose of considering the City Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 totals $358,975,051 including General Fund
Expenditures of $216,908,281. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the City Hall remains closed until
further notice. However, the public may obtain copies of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year
2020/2021 from the City’s website at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov.
All interested persons are invited to attend to express their opinions for, or against, the proposed
budget with written or oral comments. Written communications to the City Council should be
mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at the address below. Further information may be obtained
from the Finance Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648-2702 or by
telephone (714) 536-5630.
The City of Huntington Beach endeavors to accommodate persons of handicapped status in the
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, city programs or activities. The City of
Huntington Beach is an equal opportunity employer.
Dated: June 5, 2020 City of Huntington Beach
By: Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-2702
Telephone: (714) 536-5227
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ATTACHMENT 3
Department Description Amount
City Attorney Legal related professional services.$342,865
City Clerk General Consulting services as it relates to Records Retention such as legal counsel, annual review and update of the
Retention Schedule, new legislation and other professional services.$1,000
City Manager
Professional services including governmental membership, state and federal consulting/lobbying services, financial
consulting, graphic services, legal services, demographic research, management/organization efficiency studies public
information, marketing, sustainability, and regulatory agency compliance, legal, recruitment, medical professional, labor
consulting, training, and other administrative and professional services related to the functions of municipal governance;
and other consulting and professional services. $1,148,380
Community
Development
Professional services including planning and technical services, inspection services, plan check services, and other
consulting and professional services related to business development, economic analysis, real estate services (including
but not limited to appraisals, right-of-way services, acquisitions, title reporting, etc.), parking consulting, engineering
services, homeless services, CDBG/HOME consulting, inspection services, website services, site selection services and
other professional services.$667,957
Community Services Professional Design/Environmental/Architectural/Engineering, 4th of July Celebration Coordination/Run/Parade/Public
Relations, and other consulting and professional services.$187,000
Finance Audit Professional Services, Sales Tax Auditing, Property Tax Auditing, and other consulting and professional services.$185,871
Fire
Fire and development plan check and inspection services; environmental and soils consulting; hazardous materials
inspections of City businesses as part of the CUPA program; oil production inspections; evaluation of oil production
system, testing and document preparation; evaluation of emergency services; paramedic/ambulance service billing;
physical examinations and pulmonary consulting for personnel; employment background and other investigative
services; psychological testing.$547,332
Information Services Consulting and other professional services related to Audit Security Services, Phone Support, Workshops for Business
Intelligence, Infrastructure Systems, Public Safety Systems and Application and Database Support Divisions.$22,988
Police
Psychological exams, background, polygraph, legal consultations, rape and medical exams, blood-withdraw technician
service, annual medical physician review of facility and procedure services, crime prevention, juvenile diversion, gang
prevention, hazmat physical exams, flight crew physicals, SWAT physicals, hepatitis shots & TB testing, and other
related professional services.$330,988
Public Works
Engineering/Design, Engineering Studies, Inspection/Construction Management, Development Review, SCADA and
related automation support, Water Quality Testing, Engineering/Technical Support, Litigation/Legal Services, Water
Conservation Support Services, Water Quality Testing Support Services, NPDES/FOG Inspection Services, Utilities
Rate Studies, Billing/Cashiering System Support, Professional Arborist Services, Traffic Studies, Engineering Studies,
Special Training Services, Wildlife Biologist Services, Solid Waste Consulting Services, Environmental Consulting
Support, Asset Management System Consulting, and other related professional services.$1,991,220
Non-Departmental Professional services including claims, litigation, auditing, recruitment services, appraisal, economic analysis, legal,
housing compliance and other consulting and professional services. $399,844
Total Professional Services $5,825,445
Citywide (All Funds)
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FISCAL YEAR 2020/23
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Exhibit A
Job Code Title
0006 Human Resources Manager
0007 Director of Library Services
0010 Director of Public Works
0011 Police Chief
0012 Director of Organizational Learning & Engagement
0014 Director of Community Services
0015 Fire Chief
0016 City Attorney
0017 City Clerk
0018 City Treasurer
0022 Police Communications Manager
0024 City Engineer
0025 Administrative Analyst
0030 Maintenance Operations Manager
0032 Marine Safety Division Chief
0033 Transportation Manager
0034 Senior Traffic Engineer
0036 Senior Planner
0039 Economic Development Project Manager
0044 Beach Operations Supervisor
0049 Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
0050 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
0051 Tree Maintenance Supervisor
0052 Water Distribution Supervisor
0053 Water Production Supervisor
0054 Risk Manager
0056 Water Quality Supervisor
0057 Assistant to the City Manager
0060 Personnel Analyst Principal
0061 Executive Assistant
0069 Senior Civil Engineer
0071 Associate Planner
0072 Principal Electrical Inspector
0073 Inspection Supervisor
0074 Principal Planner
0076 Principal Inspector Plumbing/Mechanical
0077 Senior Librarian
0078 Assistant City Attorney
0079 Deputy City Attorney III
0084 Principal Administrative Analyst
0085 Contract Administrator
0089 Administrative Analyst Senior
0094 Police Records Administrator
0096 Principal Civil Engineer
0097 Construction Manager
0099 Plan Check Engineer
0105 Marine Safety Lieutenant
0106 Civil Engineering Assistant
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Exhibit A
Job Code Title
0108 Assistant Planner
0110 Senior Accountant
0112 Buyer
0114 Librarian
0117 Information Technology Analyst III
0118 Information Technology Analyst IV
0123 Associate Civil Engineer
0125 Code Enforcement Supervisor
0130 Fire Protection Analyst
0131 Fire Medical Coordinator
0132 Assistant City Clerk
0133 Supervisor, Parking/Camping Facility
0134 Deputy City Clerk
0135 Senior Deputy City Clerk
0136 Planning Aide
0140 Traffic Signal/Light Crewleader
0142 Equipment/Auto Maintenance Crewleader
0143 Facilities Maintenance Crewleader
0144 Trees Maintenance Crewleader
0145 Landscape Maint Crewleader
0146 Wastewater Operations Crewleader
0147 Water Distribution Meters Crewleader
0148 Signs & Markings Crewleader
0149 Beach Maintenance Crewleader
0150 Street Maintenance Crewleader
0151 Water Distribution Maintenance Crewleader
0152 Water Operations Crewleader
0156 Water Quality Coordinator
0163 Latent Fingerprint Examiner
0166 Crime Analyst
0171 Senior Construction Inspector
0173 Fire Training Maintenance Technician
0174 Survey Technician I
0175 Engineering Aide
0178 GIS Analyst II
0181 Traffic Engineering Technician
0182 Code Enforcement Officer II
0183 Survey Party Chief
0185 Survey Technician II
0186 Code Enforcement Officer I
0191 Water Quality Technician
0192 Cross Connection Control Specialist
0197 Police Photo/Imaging Specialst
0198 Emergency Services Coordinator
0200 Information Tech Mgr - Operations
0208 Building Inspector III
0209 Permit & Plan Check Supervisor
0210 Building Inspector I
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Exhibit A
Job Code Title
0211 Building Inspector II
0215 Police Systems Coordinator
0220 Detention Officer - Nurse
0221 Detention Officer
0222 Detention Shift Supervisor
0232 Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
0255 Crime Scene Investigator
0256 Risk Management Specialist
0257 Library Specialist
0258 Community Services Recreation Supervisor
0259 Property and Evidence Officer
0261 Property and Evidence Supervisor
0262 Parking/Traffic Control Officer
0263 Community Relations Specialist
0265 Senior Services Assistant
0266 Social Worker
0268 Volunteer Services Coordinator
0269 Community Services & Recreation Specialist
0278 Administrative Assistant
0279 Personnel Assistant
0280 Communications Operator-PD
0281 Communications Supervisor-PD
0282 Police Records Technician
0283 Police Records Supervisor
0287 Accounting Technician II
0288 Senior Accounting Technician
0289 Administrative Secretary
0290 Office Specialist
0294 Accounting Technician Supervisor
0300 Legal Assistant
0301 Senior Legal Assistant
0302 Literacy Program Specialist
0304 Office Assistant II
0306 Office Assistant I
0307 Police Records Specialist
0308 Police Services Specialist
0334 Senior Helicopter Maintenance Technician
0336 Traffic Signal Electrician
0338 Signs Leadworker
0339 Electrician
0343 Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician
0346 SCADA Technician
0347 Mechanic III
0348 Mechanic II
0349 Senior Wastewater Pump Mechanic
0353 Community Services Manager
0354 Signs/Markings Equipment Operator
0356 Water Meter Repair Technician
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Exhibit A
Job Code Title
0357 Irrigation Specialist
0358 Beach Equipment Operator
0359 Landscape Equipment Operator
0361 Street Equipment Operator
0362 Wastewater Equipment Operator
0364 Water Equipment Operator
0365 Tree Equipment Operator
0366 Business License Supervisor
0367 Pest Control Specialist
0368 Water Systems Technician I
0369 Water Systems Technician II
0370 Water Systems Technician III
0371 Water Operations Leadworker
0377 Water Distribution Meters Leadworker
0379 Water Distribution Maintenance Leadworker
0380 Media Services Specialist
0383 Equipment Support Assistant
0385 Warehousekeeper
0386 Stock Clerk
0387 Wastewater Pump Mechanic
0389 Traffic Maintenance Service Worker
0391 Facilities Maintenance Technician
0392 Maintenance Service Worker
0394 Maintenance Worker
0395 Parking Meter Repair Worker
0396 Senior Water Meter Reader
0397 Water Meter Reader
0398 Field Service Representative
0401 Parking/Camping Leadworker
0402 Landscape Maintenance Leadworker
0404 Wastewater Operations Leadworker
0406 Street Maintenance Leadworker
0428 Administrative Aide
0434 Senior Code Enforcement Officer
0437 Senior Permit Technician
0444 Planning Manager
0445 Environmental Specialist
0446 Senior Payroll Technician
0449 Water Utility Locator
0450 Senior Library Specialist
0451 Library Services Clerk
0452 Beach Maintenance Service Worker
0454 Wastewater Maintenance Service Worker
0458 Payroll Specialist
0459 Parking/Camping Crewleader
0460 Tree Maintenance Leadworker
0461 Water Service Worker
0463 Construction Inspector II
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Job Code Title
0464 Personnel Analyst Senior
0468 Marine Safety Officer II
0470 Forensic Systems Specialist
0471 Community Relations Officer
0472 Equipment/Auto Maintenance Leadworker
0479 Chief Information Officer
0481 Senior Services Transportation Coordinator
0482 Principal Librarian
0483 Utilities Manager
0484 Senior Deputy City Attorney
0486 Detention Administrator
0487 Wastewater Supervisor
0488 Street Maintenance Supervisor
0489 Information Tech Mgr - Infrastructure
0490 Network Systems Administrator
0491 Senior Information Technology Technician
0492 Information Technology Technician IV
0493 Information Technology Technician III
0495 Information Technology Technician I
0499 Information Technology Analyst Senior
0500 Information Tech Mgr - Systems
0505 Information Technology Analyst II
0511 Code Enforcement Technician
0515 SCADA Coordinator
0518 Chief Financial Officer
0519 Senior Risk Management Analyst
0520 Building Plan Checker II
0522 Ambulance Operator
0570 Parking/Camping Assistant
0572 Liability Claims Coordinator
0575 Senior Supervisor Cultural Affairs
0577 Parking/Traffic Control Supervisor
0578 Senior Supervisor Human Services
0579 Project Manager
0581 General Services Manager
0582 Water Conservation Coordinator
0586 Senior Engineering Technician
0588 Fire Prevention Inspector
0589 Director of Community Development
0590 Fleet Operations Supervisor
0591 City Manager
0592 Assistant City Manager
0593 Chief Assistant City Attorney
0595 Assistant Fire Marshal
0597 Community Services Officer
0598 Building Manager
0619 Risk Management Analyst
0625 Police Administrative Services Division Manager
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Exhibit A
Job Code Title
0650 Assistant Chief of Police
0698 Assistant Civil Engineer
0699 Deputy Community Prosecutor
0709 Senior Telecommunication Technician
0839 Real Estate & Project Manager
0840 Deputy Director of Community Development
0868 Senior Finance Analyst
0869 Finance Manager - Treasury
0879 Finance Manager - Accounting
0889 Finance Manager - Budget
0896 Principal Finance Analyst
0900 Assistant Chief Financial Officer
0903 Park Development Project Coordinator
0923 Environmental Services Manager
TBD Fire Marshal
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California Public Employees’ Retirement System
Financial Office | Pension Contracts and Prefunding Programs Division
P.O. Box 942703, Sacramento, CA 94229‐2703
888 CalPERS (or 888‐225‐7377) | TTY: (877) 249‐7442 | www.calpers.ca.gov
PERS‐CON‐12A (rev. 12/11/18)
Certification of Compliance with
Government Code Section 7507
I hereby certify that in accordance with Government Code section 7507, the future annual costs
as determined by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System for the increase or change
in retirement benefit(s) have been made public at a public meeting of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach on June 1, 2020, which is at least two weeks prior to the adoption of the
Resolution. Adoption of the retirement benefit increase or change will not be placed on the
consent calendar.
___________________________________
Clerk/Secretary
___________________________________
Title
Date ___________________
___________________________________
City Manager
Date ___________________
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California Public Employees’ Retirement System
Financial Office | Pension Contracts and Prefunding Programs Division
P.O. Box 942703, Sacramento, CA 94229‐2703
888 CalPERS (or 888‐225‐7377) | TTY: (877) 249‐7442 | www.calpers.ca.gov
Certification of Compliance With
Government Code Section 20903
In accordance with Government Code section 20903 and the contract between the Public
Employees' Retirement System, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby
certifies that:
1. Because of an impending curtailment of, or change in the manner of performing service,
the best interests of the agency will be served by granting such additional service credit.
2. The added cost to the retirement fund for all eligible employees who retire during the
designated window period will be included in the contracting agency’s employer
contribution rate for the fiscal year that begins two years after the end of the designated
period.
3. It has elected to become subject to section 20903 because of impending mandatory
transfers, demotions, and layoffs that constitute at least 1 percent of the job
classification, department or organizational unit, as designated by the governing body,
resulting from the curtailment of, or change in the manner of performing, its services.
4. Its intention at the time section 20903 becomes operative is to keep all vacancies created
by retirements under this section or at least one vacancy in any position in any
department or other organizational unit permanently unfilled thereby resulting in an
overall reduction in the work force of such department or organizational unit.
THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby elects to provide the
benefits of Government Code section 20903 to all eligible members who retire within the
designated period, August 1, 2020 through November 15, 2020.
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
BY _______________________________
Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Clerk/Secretary
___________________
Date 2yr certification‐PA (Rev. 12/18)
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Public Hearing
June 15, 2020
City of Huntington Beach
FY 2020/21 Budget Review
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Proposed FY 2020/21 Budget
•On June 1, the City Council was presented with a proposed FY 2020/21 Budget
–The FY 2020/21 Budget is balanced, but reflects the need to adjust the City operation to a new reality of constrained revenues
•COVID -19 economic impacts for HB are substantial and real
–Violent and immediate declines in local revenue base
–Increase in one-time COVID-19 pandemic related response costs
–Future economic projections highly volatile and uncertain, with a quick economic rebound no longer being likely
–Revenue drop is too significant to absorb without making substantial adjustments at the City
•Quality of life additions
–Police Department
>3 new sworn officers for enhanced homeless response
–Community Development
>2 new code enforcement officers are included in the budget to help enhance quality-of-life enforcement issues
–Full and robust CIP budget, totaling $29.8 M in proposed projects
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RECAP: FY 2020/21 Budget Study Session Overview
•The proposed FY 2020/21 Budget includes the following financial projections:
>Revenue adjustments
–Proposed FY 2020/21 Revenues:$216.9 M
>This represents a $20 M decrease (-8.4% reduction) from our Pre-COVID FY 2019/20 projected revenues of $236.9 M
>Expenditure cuts
–$21.03 M in expenditure cuts were also identified in the proposed budget
•Of the $21.03 M in identified expenditure reductions, the City Council requested additional information regarding the
following two items
>Workforce Reductions:-$ 6.20 M
>Suspend Section 115 Retirement Transfer:-$ 1.00 M
•Specifically, the City Council requested the following:
1.Identify alternative budget reduction options to maintain a $1 M contribution towards our Section 115 retirement savings account
2.Provide additional details / analysis regarding the early retirement program associated with our workforce reduction plan
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Section 115 Retirement Trust
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Proposal to Fund $1M Section 115 Trust Contribution
•City Council requested that staff fund a $1 M transfer into our Section 115 Trust pension savings account
•To do so, staff is proposing that we further reduce our General Liability Fund Transfer by $1 M
–Based on the City’s current proposed budget, we had included a $3.4 M transfer into the City’s General Liability fund
>With that $3.4 M transfer, the G/L fund was projected to be overfunded at 115%
–Reducing the General Liability Transfer amount by $1 M (down to $2.4 M) would result in an estimated funded status of
~100% after the reduction
–The $1 M savings could then be applied towards the City’s transfer into our Section 115 Trust pension savings account
•Staff Recommendation
–Achieve the $1 M transfer into our Section 115 Trust through a reduction in our transfer into the General Liability fund
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Early Retirement Program /
Workforce Reduction Analysis
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Workforce Reduction Plan Overview
•The most significant budgetary cut included in the FY 2020/21 Budget involves a reorganization of the City operation
•Given the current uncertain economic environment, it is not realistic to assume that revenues will return to pre-
COVID -19 levels in the near future, and structural operational adjustments will be needed
•To facilitate a reorganization of the City operation, the budget assumes a net reduction in our workforce of at least
5%, which would save ~$6.2 M / year in personnel costs
–An early retirement program is proposed to be instituted to facilitate the planned workforce reduction
>Given existing civil service rules / procedures, the early retirement program is the recommended pathway to reduce personnel
costs
>Through the early retirement program, and a corresponding reorganization effort, the proposed budget assumes the ability to
achieve a net reduction of at least 5% of the City workforce
–That would allow us the opportunity to achieve ongoing cost savings of at least (and likely greater) than $6.2 M / year
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Eligible Employee Census Information
•The City currently has 294 employees eligible to retire
•Miscellaneous / Non-Public Safety –74% of eligible population base
–218 of the eligible employees (or 74% of the total) are classified as miscellaneous / non-public safety
•Public Safety –22% of eligible population base
–65 of the eligible employees (or 22% of the total) are classified as public safety
•Public Safety Management –4% of the eligible population base
–11 of the eligible employees (or 4% of the total) are classified as public safety management
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Early Retirement Options: CalPERS Program vs. Self-Designed Program
•We’ve assessed two early retirement incentive program design options
•Based on our employee population, and the need to shrink our workforce, staff recommends moving forward with the
CalPERS early retirement program
–Provides participants with 2 additional years of retirement service credit
–Cost varies based on classification of the participating employee
>Between ~$35 K -~$60 K / employee for miscellaneous, and ~$50 K -~$125 K / employee for safety
–This program is recommended as it would likely attract the highest number of employees accepting the early retirement offer
•We’ve also looked at self-designed early retirement programs
–Provide participants with $1,500 for every year of service, plus 6-months worth of health insurance coverage
>The average cost per employee for this type of program is estimated at ~$40 K / participant
–This program design may not allow us to achieve our minimum required net 5% reduction in our workforce
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One-Time Costs vs. Permanent Cost Savings
•It is difficult to accurately project / quantify program costs until we know how the program will be designed and how
many individuals will be participating in the program
•The early retirement program will result in the absorption of one-time program costs
–Depending on the program design and number of participants, one-time costs could run anywhere between $2 M -$6 M
>Other workforce reduction options (i.e., layoffs) or restructuring efforts would take at least 3 -6 months to institute, resulting in the
absorption of one-time costs in excess of ~$1.5 M – $3M
>Without the early retirement program, our projected ongoing budget deficit is ~$6.2 M
–Of note, if the early retirement program is adopted, staff projects that on-going budgetary cost savings will cover the one-time early
retirement program costs within 1 –2 years
–Also, the City is positioned to be able to absorb some one-time costs, given our current reserve levels
>Current GF Strategic Planning Reserve:$16.00 M (7.3% of revised projected GF revenues)
>Total Restricted GF Reserve: $56.80 M (25.9% of revised projected GF revenues)
>TOTAL:$72.80 M (33.3% of revised projected GF revenues)
•Early retirement program costs will be offset by permanent costs savings achieved through two mechanisms
1.A reduction in the workforce of at least 5%
2.Hiring PEPRA employees vs. Classic employees
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Early Retirement Program Cost Savings Analysis –Miscellaneous
218 miscellaneous employees (74% of total) eligible for early retirement program
Representative Example: Non-Safety Employee
–Age 62
–Annual Salary $62,275
–Years of Service 30
Ongoing Cost Comparison: PEPRA vs. Classic
–PEPRA employees are 24% less expensive than Classic
–First year savings estimated at $20,904 / employee
Cost of Early Retirement Program
–CalPERS Early Retirement Program $40,392
–Self-Designed Program $54,642
Number of Years to Recoup Early Retirement Program Costs
–CalPERS Early Retirement Program ~2.2 Years
–Self-Designed Program ~3.2 Years
Classic Employee
Salary 62,275
PERS + Benefits 26,091
Total 88,366
PEPRA Employee
Salary 48,575
PERS + Benefits 18,888
Total 67,462
Estimated Annual Savings 20,904
Cost Savings Analysis
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Early Retirement Program Cost Savings Analysis –Safety (Sworn)
65 safety (sworn) employees (22% of total) eligible for early retirement program
Representative Example: Safety (Sworn) Employee
–Age 55
–Annual Salary $99,923
–Years of Service 21
Ongoing Cost Comparison: PEPRA vs. Classic
–PEPRA employees are 38% less expensive than Classic
–First year savings estimated at $68,120 / employee
Cost of Early Retirement Program
–CalPERS Early Retirement Program $112,425
–Self-Designed Program $ 43,956
Number of Years to Recoup Early Retirement Program Costs
–CalPERS Early Retirement Program ~1.7 Years
–Self-Designed Program ~0.7 Years
Classic Employee
Salary 99,923
PERS + Benefits 77,353
Total 177,276
PEPRA Employee
Salary 80,662
PERS + Benefits 28,494
Total 109,156
Estimated Annual Savings 68,120
Cost Savings Analysis
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Early Retirement Program Cost Savings Analysis –Safety (Mgmt)
11 safety (mgt) employees (4% of total) eligible for early retirement program
Representative Example: Safety Management Employee
–Age 60
–Annual Salary $162,864
–Years of Service 30
Ongoing Cost Comparison: PEPRA vs. Classic
–PEPRA employees are 33% less expensive than Classic
–First year savings estimated at $81,959
Cost of Early Retirement Program
–CalPERS Early Retirement Program $130,128
–Self-Designed Program $ 57,456
Number of Years to Recoup Early Retirement Program Costs
–CalPERS Early Retirement Program ~1.7 Years
–Self-Designed Program ~0.7 Years
Classic Employee
Salary 162,864
PERS + Benefits 87,419
Total 250,283
PEPRA Employee
Salary 131,456
PERS + Benefits 36,868
Total 168,324
Estimated Annual Savings 81,959
Cost Savings Analysis
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Cost Comparison Summary
Miscellaneous Safety
(Sworn)
Safety
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Classic 88,366 177,276 250,283
PEPRA 67,462 109,156 168,324
$ Savings 20,904 68,120 81,959
% Savings -24% -38% -33%
Employee Classification Est. Cost Payback Period Est. Cost Payback Period
Miscellaneous 40,392 2.2 Years 54,642 3.2 Years
Safety (Sworn)112,425 1.7 Years 43,956 0.7 Years
Safety (Management)130,128 1.7 Years 57,456 0.7 Years
CalPERS Self-Designed
CalPERS Self Designed
-Will attract higher numbers of participants -Less likely to attract high participant count
-Misc. employees program costs are less -Public safety program costs are less
-Higher participation levels, will yield higher savings long term -Lower participation yields less long term cost reductions
-Provides greatest opportunity to restructure -Reduced opportunity to restructure operations
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Early Retirement Program Recommendation
•Staff recommends moving forward with the CalPERS
early retirement program
–Program costs are comparable for miscellaneous employees
(74% of eligible population), regardless of the program design
–For safety employees, the CalPERS program is more expensive,
however, it would also attract the highest number of employees
accepting the early retirement offer
•One-time costs for the early retirement program will be
made up within 1-2 years
–In addition to reduced staffing levels, the employees that we do
hire moving forward under PEPRA will be required to contribute
more towards their pensions, while also receiving a reduced
benefit level
–Increasing the number of PEPRA hires bends the pension cost
curve, achieving both immediate salary savings and long-term
reductions to the City’s pension liability
* Effective FY 2017/18, the City changed its fiscal year from September 30 to June 30.
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City Council Approval Requested
•City Council approval of the proposed FY 2020/21 Budget is requested, with the following adjustments
–Section 115 Trust
>Fund $1 M Section 115 Trust contribution with reduction in General Liability fund transfer
–Early Retirement Program
>Adopt resolution authorizing establishment of the CalPERS Early Retirement Program
•Proposed FY 2020/21 General Fund balanced budget is as follows:
>Revenues:$216.9 M
>Expenditures:$216.9 M
>NET POSITION:$ 0.0 M
•Key budget components include:
–Projected $20 M drop in General Fund revenues
–Budget balancing plan includes a City workforce reduction by ~5%, achieved through use of the Workforce Reduction Program
–Increase in police staffing (3 positions) and code enforcement staffing (2 positions)
–Robust $29.8 M Capital Improvement Program budget
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From:Fikes, Cathy
To:Agenda Alerts
Subject:FW: Re-Allocate Police Budget
Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 6:23:43 PM
From: Alexa Sorensen <alexalsorensen@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 3:55 PM
To: Semeta, Lyn <Lyn.Semeta@surfcity-hb.org>
Cc: Fikes, Cathy <CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Re-Allocate Police Budget
Hello Lyn Semeta,
My name is Alexa Sorensen, and I am a resident of Huntington Beach, the city I truly love and
value so much.
In regards to the current proposed city budget and in light of the social climate surrounding
systemic racism and necessary police reform, I would like to request that funds be allocated
from the police budget to the community services budget.
Defunding the police means re-funding social services. Within the last several decades, social
service funding has been significantly decreasing and those jobs and funds have been
outsourced to an unqualified police force.
Funds need to be allocated to services that will face the problems in the first place. Police
unfortunately - and this is not their fault - are not prepared to take on everything their job asks
of them. They are not experts in mental health, poverty, homelessness, addictions, crisis
intervention, domestic abuse, etc. yet they are expected to be. If those who are dealing with
these horrible crises are simply criminalized rather than helped by social programs, that
doesn't solve the root problem of the issue (which social services can do).
I request the City Council to reflect on these issues and redirect funds from the police budget
to community-based initiatives and implementing non-police solutions to social problems in
order to cultivate lasting change and a restorative, supportive community of HB.
Thanks so much!
Alexa Sorensen
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