The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutPresentation - Item 1 Budget Work Study Session(:ITY(C( flACIL m, D297-72( 1@UPa1F=U W DHIK2HKDP May 15, 2025 _,.& ORAju. Special City Council Meeting 0 O Community Engagement General Fund Overview Early Direction Follow -Up Miscellaneous Fees: Further Look Council Requested Initiatives Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Highlights Next Steps OnG�]G ENGAG 3 PAO Total ImpressionslInteractions: Total Reach 1,0►55 17 212,339 Clicks by Platform Nextdoor 8.2% X (Twitter) 8.3% Instagn 33% Facebook 50.5% 300 250 P.. 150 50 C, Weekly Survey Submissions Mar10 Mar17 Mar24 Mar31 Apr7 Apr14 Apr21 Apr28 May5 2 I TIT 11,11, 1 U h C;(qO ENGAGEI i A VETA AV Reached all 6 wards to inform residents about the City N GROV �eLvol r' N AIRHAVLNAY Budget and listen to their priorities and concerns. ANTA CLARA AV SANTA CLARA 1 AV p. 3 T- ;T y{• WESTMINS ER AV N GTON AV Z 5 CENTER DR Community Budget Meetings 0 SANTA ANA EIT 1 IST �T � 0 1 a 2 MC FADDEN G j Student & Youth -Centered Engagements y_• _ i.� AV 1 • SINGER AV �• 7. EOIN C£R AV AV r� 6 WAR"ERA" Citywide Events ¢ AV ,o N 4 0 9tiF m SEGERSTROM AY k P9L DYER RD 3 gee - Total Attendees: i MACARTHLR BLVD •,+q!' SLNFLOWE AV `✓p @I`O Meetings included a mix of neighborhood associations, Santa Ana College, and youth -focused community organizations. "Homelessness reduction programs" + O + "Accessible youth centers and nearby programs" "Crime and gang prevention programs" "Add streetlights in dark areas and repair tree -lifted sidewalks" "Repair drainage and maintain parks" 6 SURVEYSUMMARY i J Amount of Questions: 17 Questions Average Response Time: 6-9 Min Estimated Completion Rate: 70% r W V Public Safety Initiatives Road & Sidewalk Maintenance IF::: Youth Programs &Activities Unhoused Community Initiatives Art & Cultural Programs 0 Jar Activity INVEST IN HOMELESSNESS - REDUCTION PROGRAMS 308 o� Youth participated in an interactive jar activity, using tokens to vote on city priorities like Parks, Road Repairs, Homelessness, Youth Programs, and Public Safety. li IMPROVE CITY PARKS 229 INVEST IN CRIME REUDCTION PROGRAMS 215 o. Notable mentions include calls for fresher produce at food banks, expanded educational programs, more green space, and additional soccer fields. Youth Are Part of the Conversation Too! f INVEST IN ROAD REPAIRS 164 Other* (Top 3)_ • My Santa Ana App • Schools/Teachers • Events w/ Budget Office tables Other* (I sped 269 Community events 9% How Did You Hear About the Survey? city website or newsletter 24% Social media (Facebook, Instagram) 41% 10 ;14 it �- t rr " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL FUND OVERVIEW; FA Inflation & Interest Rates Slowing Investment & Development Consumer Confidence & Spending "As inflation has come down, it remains above our longer -run goal. We are prepared to maintain the current stance of policy until we gain greater confidence that inflation is moving susta1nably toward 2 percent." — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, April 16, 2025 The National Association of Home Builders has reported ongoing weakness in builder confidence, citing elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs, and financingchallenges as key barriers to new J Y development activity. Consumer confidence has declined sharply, with the index falling to 86.0 in April, the lowest level since May 2020. Reuters had forecast smaller drop to 87.5. — Source: Reuters, April 29, 2025 In total, General Fund Revenues are expected to increase by 1%... Sales Tax Trend $100 $90 $86 0 $86.9 $83.6 _ 1 $80 $75.1 $70 $62_fi $60.8 $59.8 $61.7 $59.9 $60 $50 $40 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 Actual Actual Actual Actuals Budget Budget / —Bradley Burns —Measure X J Permit & Plan Check Revenue Trend $14 $12 6 S13 0 $12 $11.4 $10 E8.6 $9 9 $8-0 $8 $6 $4 $2 $0 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 Actuals Actuals Actuals Actuals Budget Budget Jail Revenue Trend $18 S17 $16 $17 $15.6 $16 $15 $14.2 $14 $13.2 $13 $12 10-9 Sill $10 $9 $8 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY2425 FY25-26 Actuals Actuals Actuals Actuals Budget Budget Tax Vend CProperty r100 $92.8 $95.9 $89.8 $90 $85 7 $80 0 $80 $76.4 $70 $60 $50 Sao FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget 13 Total Recurring Revenues Total FY2024-25 Spending Baseline (Recurring) Proposed Adjustments to Recurring Budget Estimated Available (Recurring) Estimated Ending Balance as of June 30, 2025 (as reported in the Mid - Year Update on March 4, 2025) Less 18% Reserve March 18, 2025 addition for Centennial Park Proposed One -Time Spending Proposed FY25-26 Contribution to Pension Stabilization Account Estimated Available Spendable Balance (One -Time) Total 413,790,950 (408,789,200) (51000,430) $ 11320 89,561,629 (74,482,371) (2,250,000) (5,0601520) (21000,000) $ 5/768/738 14 � "e. •' { EARLY DIRECTION ci FOLLOW UP PROPOSED PROGRAM SPENDING 91 VA no] N MVA D 91CI 2►� 1 =!1± • Workforce Changes o 17 new positions (details on the next slide) o 8 reallocations • Additional Ambulance to improve response time • Jail Aramark contract increase • Funding for Art Walk & Arts & Culture Programs • Structural pay increases for Correctional officers • Branding & Communication Strategies 16 � 0111I VA: A 011191cl I ll� I= 0 1 WU KO . 0 JF. • Workforce Changes 17 new positions Dept Position Title Count Cost Primarily Offset By CAO Assistant City Attorney 1 CM0 ISenior Graphics Artist (Excepted) 1 FMSA Customer Service Representative 1 Increase in revenues ROSA Senior Accounting Assistant 1 Part-time savings LIB Young Adult Librarian 1 Part-time savings PBA Code Enforcement Officer 4 PBA Code Enforcement I',lanager 1 PBA Planning Technician 1 Part-time savings PBA Senior Building Inspector 1 Reduction in contract services & misc operating expenses PD Police Investigative Specialist 2 PD Police Services Dispatcher 2 PD Senior Accounting Assistant 11 Part-time savings • Use in-house staff vs contracted services • Use vacancy savings to cover a portion of overtime • Reduce funding for unused vacant positions • Use available Gas Tax revenue for median landscape � � � � maintenance • 18 D • Contribution to Pension Stabilization Trust • Business Area Road Improvements • Expected additional litigation funding needed during FY25-26 • Backflow prevention devices for the Water Enterprise Cross -Connection Control Program • Bristol & Edinger parking lot improvements to generate rental income $72,000,000 S 1,000,000 $ 5000000 FF-$ 250,000 M- 19 � • City Council expressed interest in expanding stadium seating from 9,000 to 11,000 but requested more information • Preliminary analysis indicates the added capacity could generate $258,000 in annual revenue, which means the payback period exceeds 20 years • Staff recommends further analysis to develop a plan with a 10- year return on investment o The evaluation will include a variety of targeted improvements and fee structures, along with resulting revenue expectations • Update expected by December, 2025 i�01-Adh�' Library Staffing & Support $326,880 .............................................................................. Hotspots and Chromebooks Data Plans $277,850 Digital Subscriptions & Content ................................................................................. $236,810 Book Mobile $99,330 ................................................................................. Library Youth Programs & Events $87,070 Recreation & Zoo Staffing & Support $2,594,510 ................................................................................. Internship Program Wages & Support •Excursions $339,670 •• •• Teen $92,440 Aquatics Program & Maintenance $66,910 Zoo and You $60,000 ................................................................................. Recreauto $59,930 ................................................................................. EcoCenter $28,780 ................................................................................. Recreation Youth Programs & Services $25,380 ENFORCEMENT SERVICES (48%) FY 2025-26 City Attorney Staffing & Support $264,340 Code Enforcement Staffing & Support $1,253,760 Code Enforcement Equipment & Supplies $56,130 ................................................................................. Police Staffing & Support ................................................................................. $1,739,050 Police Contracts, Equipment, & Supplies ................................................................................. $240,490 Evidence Warehouse $233,400 ................................................................................. Finance Collections Staffing & Support $125,530 ■ "LV25-16 FY ?ROPOSEC REVENUE J=019 ■ 'OTAL FY2025-26PROPOSED B. $V�2O8t26O TOTALFY2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET $3,912,700 TOTAL FY 2024-25 ADOPTED BUDGET $4,420,190 TOTAL F'i cvc-+-45 ADOP 1 r-v Lavijvr—i ?a,016,510 Mil�C«.ELLANEOIU�S r3�L City employees provide direct services to individuals for cost -recovery (e.g. planning permits) Proposed 4.76% increase is based on the local CPI and reflects rising employee compensation costs Parks, Recreation & Community Services fees have not been increased for 2 years, and in many cases are below comparisons and the City`s cost. Staff proposes a CPI increase with no catch-up for the prior yea rs. . m��j/�� \ / \� || - »» .� . �. . . »| � � Z«:, /, �. � � � �� ' � , -� Z . � _� ¥ . ^ »� 5� � � .� �� /. �\�, . /'� � ` �� ^ �-� �. � � j�� \ � �_® � �:�,� � .. .&¥, � - � � � � { . . . � � �� `�` ^ � � • _ � � � a � � � � . � � . � � � \ � � � Project Where in Budget Amount Notes Euclid St Rehab: FY25-26 CIP $4,806,000 • Funded by Gas Tax McFadden to 11 Fire Station Facilities FY25-26 Budget $250,000 Master Pion Street Lights FY24-25 Budget $80,000 • Fairview & Downie Place • 8" & Jefferson • 14 h Street • Martha Lane & Hathaway Freeway wall • West side of Bristol between Gary & Alton (Installation pending) Code Blue Camera FY24-25 Budget $79,000 Upgrades Speed Bumps FY24-25 Budget $60,000 Santiago Park Sign FY24-25 Budget TBD Replacement Angels Park Crosswalk FY24-25 Budget TBD • ARPA funded Pedestrian & Mobility Improvements- Phase 2 More stop signs at FY24-25 Budget TBD various locations throughout City Traffic Calming FY24-25 Budget TBD • Includes striping and signage on Lincoln Improvements on Lincoln Traffic Calming near FY24-25 Budget TBD • Safe Routes to School grant funding; Design Diamond Elementary phase IPITAL PROGRAM 'CIPD HIGHLIGHTS 26 A■wl■WA R 1• Street Improvements $45.02 r"Mi ft5% Utility, Drainage & Lighting Improvements $0.6 million R JI•ICIN I� Traffic Safety Improvements �6.96 million City Park Facility Improvements $0.91 million ■ n� 1st St Traffic Safety Corridor Street Light Improvements Memory Ln & Mainplace Dr Multi -Modal Street Improvements Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program High Visibility Marked Crosswalks Santa Ana Grade Separation NEXT STEPS May 15, 2025 > Additional Budget Work Session • Council reviews and discusses the detailed draft budget May 20, 2025 > Council Meeting: Budget Review & Direction • Updates based on the May 15 session with additional Council direction JUNE June 3, 2025 > Budget Public Hearing + First Reading of Ordinance • Public comments on the proposed budget • Council holds the first reading of the budget ordinance June 17, 2025 > Second Reading & Budget Adoption • Council holds the second reading • Budget is officially adopted for FY 2025-26