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I believe that if one were to fully fund the above priorities that we likely would exhaust the ENF portion of the CPBF on an annual basis. I am not advocating that there is no room to transfer funds from ENF to YS on an as needed basis, but hesitate to change the ordinance from its intended and approved plan. I would suggest that prior to any change, that the city provide needs of the community that can be alleviated by the funds in the ENF portion of CPBF before any such movement. At the same time, possibly have a plan drawn for what programming would happen if additional funding were to be provided for YS. Then, you can consider which needs are most desired in our community. Many, if not all, of the above referenced ENF uses of the CPBF will benefit the youth indirectly in providing a safer and more desirable community for them and their families. also understand that you are not voting to actually move the funds from ENF to YS, but this is the first step ... one that requires a super majority I believe. I would also ask that any future transfers from ENF to YS also require a super majority. Further, even if this action tonight is not passed, I urge you to look at the approx. $78.5M expected balance at 6/30/22 and come up with a plan to deploy those funds into our community. The above 5 bullet points is just a quick brainstorm but I am sure that there are many needs that fall under an allowed use of the ENF funds which if department heads are asked for their "wants" and "needs" that they will be able to find good use for those funds. Further, if the community does not want the ENF set aside to fund SAPID activities, you can have that discussion and choose to exclude SAPID funding as an allowed use of the ENF set aside. This would allow the one-third ENF set aside to be used for non -policing enforcement activities. I would suggest that any such change be made in the context of not allowing any further or expanded PD funding beyond what is in the current ENF spending plan (i.e. if for example $1M of the $3.66M spending in ENF is for PD in the current FY21/22 year, they should still be allowed to utilize that $1M in the future but just not expand on it). Essentially, prior to voting on this big change, I believe that we need to fully understand the needs of our community and allocate resources where they are needed ... it is a balance and then determination of priorities. Our city has needs which should be met which the funds in the CPBF can help in those needs. This is a good discussion to have but this amendment needs to be better and information more available prior to a vote on amendment. Thank you for your service to our community. Prauay part of ft Pff giobel fwiry frin Tim Johnson, CPA Partner O (949)860-9892 (714)743-1065 tjohnson@jlkrllp.com 2601 Main Street, Suite 580, Irvine, CA 92614 B See our latest business news and insights by clicking here This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. JLK Rosenberger is a California Limited Liability Partnership and a member firm of PKF International Limited, a family of legally independent member firms and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions on the part of any other individual member or correspondent firm or firms.