Discussion regarding implementation of Measure J City Council item 14 December 10, 2018

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%

Measure J – ballot language ADVISORY VOTE ONLY: If Pasadena voters approve a local sales tax measure, should the City use 2/3rds of the measure’s annual revenue to maintain essential City of Pasadena services such as fire, police, paramedics, emergency service/response times; keep fire stations open; improve neighborhood and school safety; repair streets/sidewalks; address homelessness; maintain after-school programs/senior services; with the remaining 1/3rd of the measure’s revenue going to support Pasadena Public Schools?* *emphasis added

November 19th Discussion Focused largely on PUSD’s immediate budget challenge and potential loss of local control Meeting 3% reserve requirement for school year 2020-2021 Asked Council to consider whether immediate action should be taken Funding agreement acceptable to L.A. County Office of Education covering school year 2020-2021 Raised a number of questions Focused mainly on the immediate budget issue

Current status PUSD leadership is confident of meeting LACOE requirements Additional staffing reductions identified Maintenance of 3% reserve for school year 2020-2021 No loss of local control Immediate Council action not necessary Provides time to consider best approach to a unique opportunity

Considerations Both Measure I and Measure J should be thought of as general revenue To be used for a variety of municipal and school district purposes Intended to solve similar problem for each agency; specifically, lack of funding to maintain services PUSD should be the focus of Measure J The City has a compelling interest in the success of its local school district No such nexus exists as it relates to area charter schools

Considerations The City Charter sets forth the duties and responsibilities of City Council and the School Board Clear roles and responsibilities Accountable to voters Measure J can further partnership between the City and PUSD Consider establishing a standing committee of both bodies Monitor District progress towards financial stability Help with repurposing District assets Provides for greater transparency and accountability

Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council form an ad hoc committee with members of the Board of Education to develop and present to the City Council within 60 days parameters for the implementation of Measure J Committee would be subject to the Brown Act Supported by City Manager and Superintendent