CC 2020-06-23_11a Supplemental No 2
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JESSICA MATSON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
AGENDA ITEM 11a – JUNE 23, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTION REGARDING A PROPOSED
REVENUE MEASURE TO ADDRESS THE CITY’S FUTURE FUNDING
NEEDS
DATE: JUNE 23, 2020
Attached is additional correspondence received.
cc: Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Website (or public review binder)
From:Benjamin Oakley
To:public comment
Cc:Benjamin Oakley
Subject:Agenda Item 11. a. Proposed Sales Tax
Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1:13:06 PM
Dear Arroyo Grande Mayor Ray Russom and City Council:
With regards to Agenda Item 11. a. “Consideration and Direction Regarding a Proposed Revenue
Measure to Address the City’s Future Funding Needs”, there were some excellent comments on the
Arroyo Grande Current Affairs social media page on this issue that are worth considering. Some of
the main themes included:
Reluctant support of tax increase given budget shortfall
Not supportive of any tax increase – some commenters didn’t support any tax increase
at this time and referenced the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal
finances.
More transparency – commenters wanted to see a 3-5 year budget plan for the
increased revenues and expressed support for a “sunset clause.” Commenters
expressed support for specific tax versus general tax.
PERS retirement funding – some commenters expressed concerns that the real reason
for the budget shortfall is retirement obligations
Support for sales tax versus property tax
Cut spending – commenters expressed concerns about recent raises approved by FCFA,
and multiple commenters inquired whether it’s too late to change the expensive
“roundabout” project
Hope this community feedback is constructive. Thanks for your consideration and your service to
the Arroyo Grande community.
Ben Oakley
Arroyo Grande
From: Lynn Bellomi [
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:14 PM
To: Caren Ray Russom
Subject: Tuesday Meeting Comments
Hello Mayor Ray,
Thank you for taking the time to review my email. I am a resident and home owner in Arroyo Grande.
As our community faces the economic down turn resulting from COVID-19, I know our city faces a shortage in
funds to operate. I ask that you please reconsider the Brisco Road project. Please consider placing the project on
hold or choosing a version of the project that cost less; instead of asking residents to approve a sales tax increase.
Local families are placing their own plans on hold and finding alternatives to balance their personal budgets. I ask
that the city does the same.
Thank you,
Lynn Bellomi