1. Update on Implementation of Measure J
City Council item 16
February 25, 2019

2. 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%

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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