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MANIFEST
1.23.18
Welcome to the Manifest; a quasi-weekly summary that cares more about brevity than
grammar, and what is about to or could happen in Seaside than what did or didn’t.
Contributions to future editions are welcome at cmalin@ci.seaside.ca.us .
General Plan Update – Comments on the draft General Plan are due by the end of the
week. If you’re short on pens, postage or email, stop by at this Wednesday’s joint
special meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council starting at 5:30 PM and tell
us what you think, directly.
If you haven’t yet looked at the draft General Plan, you can get to it right from the City’s
homepage: http://www.ci.seaside.ca.us. Chapter 2, with the big picture guiding
principles and strategies, is attached. Keep in mind the principles and strategies aren’t
numbered in order of importance and aren’t yet finished. Just one observation, but I
think we need to be blunt about Seaside being recognized as a college town in the
guiding principles. The creation of CSUMB is, fundamentally, the economic offset from
the loss of Fort Ord economic activity and the transition to a higher ed / higher skill /
higher wage regional economy is best represented in the opportunity a growing CSUMB
affords. Similarly, the sixteen strategies are fine as they are (I’m not completely sold on
more cars = better) but there should also be strategies on securing investment,
promoting innovation, rapidly expanding affordable workforce housing and improving
education opportunities for Seaside children.
Make no small plans.
Make No Deficit Budgets – Last Thursday, the City Council reviewed where we’re at, at
the mid-way point of the budget year. The presentation (self-explanatory? – feel free to
call if you have any questions) is attached. The bottom line? We’re on pace to have
about $400K more annual revenue than expense.
Why That Matters – Because the stock market crashed in 2008 and public employees
didn’t have the common decency to stop getting older in response. There’s a ppt from
the League of Cities on the CalPERS issue facing local government attached. Here’s the
essence of the challenge for Seaside – we need to add about a half million a year in
revenue (while we’re optimizing expenses) each year, for the next several years to
maintain current service levels.
The more detailed CalPERS unfunded accrued liability obligations go from $1,744,990 in
our current budget year to $2,288,083 next year. At present, that shouldn't be a
problem. The years thereafter look like this:
2019 - 20 $2,836,570 2020 - 21 $3,248,370 2021 - 22 $3,763,470
2022 - 23 $4,209,000 2023 - 24 $4,512,800 2024 - 25 $4,771,000
The numbers are certainly of interest, and could become a concern if we either become
imprudent in our expenditures or lethargic in pursuit of investment in Seaside. So, let’s
neither be imprudent, nor lethargic. See again; make no small plans.
Water Study Session – If you missed the Council’s Study Session on water, it’s attached.
On The Horizon
o Cannabis Dispensary Ordinance Revisions – Planning Commission this
Wednesday, and the City Council on Feb. 1.
o Fireworks Enforcement Operations Plan – Staff will brief the Council on our
fireworks enforcement plan on Feb. 1, and we’ll also have a fine increase for
fireworks infractions and an update on the Community Fireworks Display,
scheduled for July 4, at the Bayonet / Black Horse Golf Course.
o Short Term Rental Ordinance – Heading to the Planning Commission Feb 14, and
the City Council thereafter.
o One More Golf Course Resort DDA Tweak? – The new golf course resort is
expected to have a significantly grander clubhouse / resort spa that requires its
own parcel, and that’s been complicated a bit by prior bonding language. The
DDA may need to come back before the Council on the 15th, with a slightly
extended date for closing.
o More Future Council Study Sessions - $30K homeless service allocation in current
budget, exploring the feasibility of acquiring CalAm’s service infrastructure, a
discussion on a public safety commission and a review of SPD training practices.
Police Chief Update – By the end of this week, the full background check for Abdul
Pridgen should be complete. Stay tuned.
Congrats MPUSD & Seaside High School! - Leading off a Washington Post article about
recognition as a School of Opportunity:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2018/01/22/here-are-
eight-schools-of-opportunity-that-do-extraordinary-things-for-
students/?utm_term=.df8adb8f6318
C HA PT ER 3 : L A N D USE + COMMUN ITY DE SIGN
chapter two
V ISIO N AND GU IDI NG
PR IN CIPLE S
This chapter describes the vision laid out by the community
for Seaside for the next 20 to 30 years. The Vision, Guiding
Principles, and supporting strategies presented lay the
groundwork for the future development of the City. Extensive
community engagement shaped the vision and guiding
principles.
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Vision
Seaside is a vibrant, proudly diverse, energetic and lands supports the regional economy, capitalizes on
safe community, with extraordinary natural beauty, proximity to California State University of Monterey Bay
quality of life and economic opportunities. The City of &680% DQGSURYLGHVEHQHȴWVIRUDOOWKH&LW\ȇVUHVLGHQWV
Seaside is socially just and culturally rich with healthy 6HDVLGHRHUVHGXFDWLRQDQGWUDLQLQJIRU\RXWKȂWKHQH[W
neighborhoods. Seaside is a thriving community in generation of City leaders – and adults, and support of
which people can live, work, shop, and play in a beautiful high-quality job placement opportunities for all residents.
coastal setting. People are attracted to the City’s small-
town character, social diversity, cultural identity, rich Seaside is a community with thoughtful, planned
history, and abundant natural resources and open growth and well-designed neighborhoods that respect
space networks. The City is welcoming of all people and and complement the natural environment. A variety
strives to be a diverse, peaceful, healthy, and balanced of housing, recreational, and economic development
community on the Monterey Peninsula. opportunities are available that clearly identify Seaside
as a destination on the Monterey Peninsula with access
Seaside is economically diverse and prosperous with new to regional-serving employment, CSUMB and the Fort
innovative industries and strong local businesses with Ord National Monument. A multimodal transportation
a vibrant downtown that attracts residents and visitors system supports land uses and mobility for all residents.
to the Peninsula. New development on former Fort Ord
Community meeting #4.
22 C I T Y O F S E A S IDE G E NE R A L P L A N
C HA PT ER 2: VI SI ON + GUI DI N G PRINCIPLE S
Guiding Principles
In order to achieve the realization of the vision for Seaside, the City will focus on the following guiding principles:
1. An Inclusive City for All 3. A Destination
Seaside honors diversity, embracing the City’s history as Seaside is a regional destination for culture, business,
a place where everyone can thrive, regardless of race, economic opportunity, education, and recreation on the
class, income, age, culture, or sexual orientation. The Peninsula. The City is home to small, unique businesses,
people of Seaside value the diversity of our community music and cultural events, CSUMB and educational
and that everyone has the opportunity to participate in institutions, corporations, and the Fort Ord National
City government. Monument. The City encourages housing, services, and
amenities that serve the Fort Ord National Monument
2. One City and Dunes State Park visitors as well as CSUMB students
and faculty.
Seaside weaves together existing Seaside neighborhoods
with military housing areas and new neighborhoods 4. A City where Economic Prosperity
and employment districts on former Fort Ord lands to Is Shared by All
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neighborhoods grow incrementally over time, connect to Seaside’s diverse economy allows prosperity to be shared
the existing circulation network, and relate physically and by all residents. Residents have access to educational and
architecturally to adjacent neighborhoods. training opportunities to overcome employment barriers.
A highly-trained and skilled workforce helps attract new
businesses to the City.
Transportation alternatives at community meeting #4.
PUB L I C D RAFT 23
5. An Economically Diverse City 9. A City with a Range of Housing
Options
Seaside leverages its unique Peninsula location, proximity
to CSUMB, and the former Fort Ord lands to create new Safe and healthy housing options meet the needs for
job opportunities and support a range of economic multiple generations and incomes. Seaside provides a
sectors. The City supports small, local businesses and variety of housing types to serve a broad and diverse
start-up entrepreneurs. community of new and existing residents, allowing
people and families to transition from one housing type
6. A City that Celebrates and Learns to another as their needs change over time, socially and
from its History economically.
Seaside connects residents and visitors to its unique past 10. A City with Affordable Housing
as a center of the Civil Rights movement and as the home
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country. The City’s rich and complex history of civil rights housing opportunities for current and future residents.
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7. A City with a Downtown residents during redevelopment are minimized.
West Broadway is the heart of the City, creating a vibrant, 11. An Active City
walkable downtown with high-quality streetscape design,
community gathering spaces, and buildings that support The City provides high-quality, safe community and
pedestrian comfort and safety. recreational facilities, parks, and open spaces to meet
recreational and social needs of youth and adults. Seaside
8. A City with Distinct and Complete residents, workers, and visitors have the opportunity to
Neighborhoods participate in a broad range of recreational and sports
activities.
Seaside’s new and existing neighborhoods have distinct
identities that help to distinguish them and nurture a sense
12. A Healthy City
of pride and belonging among residents. Neighborhoods
have housing, amenities, and parks and recreational Seaside makes decisions to support the physical and
uses. They are clean, attractive, and beautiful. mental health of its residents. The City improves access
to healthy food, limits pollution, and increases access to
health, mental health, and preventive care services.
Small group discussion at community meeting #5. Interactive exercises from community meeting #2.
24 C I T Y O F S E A S IDE G E NE R A L P L A N
C HA PT ER 2: VI SI ON + GUI DI N G PRINCIPLE S
13. A City with a Focus on Active 16. A Sustainable, Resilient City
Transportation
Seaside supports innovative programs and policies for
Seaside supports a multi-modal transportation network environmental sustainability and climate change. The
that enhances neighborhood connectivity and provides City uses cleaner energy, conserves water, and reduces
opportunities for active transportation and complete greenhouse gas emissions to increase community
streets. New pedestrian and bicycle connections and DZDUHQHVVDQGUHVLOLHQF\WRFOLPDWHFKDQJH7KHVHHRUWV
programs will make it easier, more comfortable, and DOVR SURYLGH DGGLWLRQDO FREHQHȴWV IRU WKH FRPPXQLW\
safer for residents, workers, and visitors to meet their including increased public safety, reduced greenhouse
daily needs and access regional destinations, such as the gas emissions, and greater economic stability.
Fort Ord National Monument, Fort Ord Dunes State Park,
Seaside Beach, CSUMB, and adjacent communities. 17. An Environmentally-Sensitive City
14. A Safe City Seaside stewards natural resources and habitat in the
City and former Fort Ord lands. New development uses
Seaside promotes safe neighborhoods free from violence ODQGHɝFLHQWO\WRSURWHFWVHQVLWLYHDUHDV1DWLYHWUHHVDUH
and crime that have a trusting, collaborative relationship maintained and protected, when feasible.
between law enforcement and residents. The City fosters
safe neighborhoods through good community and 18. A Responsible, Transparent, and
environmental design that promotes a mix of uses and Responsive City
active streets.
Seaside is a Peninsula leader by actively working towards
15. A Creative City its vision, monitoring its actions, and adjusting course.
Seaside conducts business in an open and transparent
Seaside embraces the creative culture and the artistic way that encourages everyone to participate. The City
pursuits of our diverse community by cultivating their works with residents and organizations to achieve its
talents and expertise. The City continues to support vision.
cultural events and parades that promote the cultural
diversity and ecological sustainability ideals.
Community engagement in Seaside.
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Major Strategies
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20 to 30 years. The strategies include neighborhood enhancement strategies, including addressing parking and circulation
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East, as illustrated in Figure 2. The major strategies are listed below.
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1. Create a vibrant Downtown Seaside
focused in these centers, supported by improvements
Seaside has lacked a traditional Downtown that serves to streetscapes and sidewalks. A lower-intensity mix of
as an anchor for residents and visitors. The General Plan uses will be encouraged between the centers. On key
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walkable, pedestrian-oriented streetscape with buildings a more walkable, pedestrian-oriented street. Buildings
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residential units along West Broadway Avenue. Active way, with residential-only buildings allowed in mixed use
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a lively shopping experience. Similarly, East Broadway
Avenue will be transformed into a mixed-use corridor with 3. Enhance the Auto Center for
higher-intensity mixed-use centers at Fremont Boulevard diverse employment
and San Lucas Street. Residential uses will provide for an
The Seaside Auto Center and auto-related businesses
appropriate transition between East Broadway and the
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neighborhood to the north. Residential-only buildings will
health. However, emerging trends in the transportation
be allowed where retail is not required.
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shared mobility, may disrupt the automotive industry and
2. Transform Fremont Boulevard into
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a mixed use corridor
If these transformations occur, the City will maintain this
Fremont Boulevard will be transformed from an auto- area as a vibrant center for employment, supporting a
oriented corridor characterized by low density uses into diverse mix of companies, jobs, and makerspaces, while
a beautiful mixed-use corridor with higher-intensity creating more walkable blocks.
mixed-use centers at Hilby Avenue, Broadway Avenue,
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26 C I T Y O F S E A S IDE G E NE R A L P L A N
C HA PT ER 2: VI SI ON + GUI DI N G PRINCIPLE S
4. Preserve established 6. Build a “campus town” adjacent to
neighborhoods CSUMB
Existing low-density neighborhoods contain the majority A long-term opportunity exists to capitalize on the
of Seaside’s families and long-term residents, and make adjacency of CSUMB by providing campus-supporting
Seaside a wonderful place to live. Moving forward, the uses, including jobs, retail, entertainment, and services
priority is to preserve and enhance these residential for students. This new neighborhood can also provide
areas by maintain the overall scale and character, while students with diverse housing options, new community
improving current issues, such as lack of parking access parks, and safe and convenient walking and biking paths
to recreational parks and open spaces, and improving the with easy access to CSUMB. This area has the potential
bicycle network. The homes in these areas will continue to expand the number and diversity of jobs in Seaside by
to evolve as houses are renovated, sensitive additions attracting R&D, industrial, and “makerspace” uses close
added and second units constructed that add to the to the University.
overall supply of housing in the City.
7. Develop a mixed-use gateway at
5. Renovate multifamily areas with a “Main Gate.”
greater diversity of housing
Located immediately to the east of Highway 1, the General
Seaside needs a diverse housing inventory to meet the Plan envisions that this area will transform into a mixed-
changing needs of the community. Demographic shifts in use center with retail, residential, and entertainment uses.
the last two decades require a range of housing options This area can also serve as an entryway to the Fort Ord
that can give residents choice and the ability to age in National Monument and Fort Ord Dunes State Park with
place as their housing needs evolve over time. While appropriate signage and monument-supporting uses.
6HDVLGHKDVPRUHDRUGDEOHKRXVLQJLQYHQWRU\FRPSDUHG The General Plan will guide the form and character of this
to other communities in the Monterey Peninsula, rising new district, calling for an urban streetscape character,
costs have compelled many, especially those with lower organized around a central community space or spaces,
incomes, to live in inadequate and overcrowded housing. in order to create a “main street” shopping experience.
The City’s mixed density neighborhoods adjacent to Street and block patterns will be designed to provide safe,
Fremont Boulevard present an ideal opportunity to convenient, and comfortable circulation for pedestrians
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many, including young professionals looking to remain or to Highway 1 will be preserved.
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to downsize, among others. The General Plan promotes 8. Expand auto dealerships
a diverse mix of building types and unit sizes, encourages
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the renovation or redevelopment of older multifamily Drive will provide opportunities for employment and
buildings. expand the tax base. The employment area will include
a range of auto dealers and be well-integrated with the
adjacent Main Gate and Campus Town areas.
9. Create entryways to the City’s key
amenities and destinations
In order to draw regional tourism to the City’s unique
natural and recreational assets, and to maximize the
exposure and usage of these areas, there will be visitor-
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and the Dunes State Park (located at the eastern ends of
Hilby, Broadway, Military, Eucalyptus, Gigling, and others).
Appropriate uses might include cafes, restaurants, and
other food retail, recreational services (bicycle shops,
kayaking, etc.), arts and entertainment, and lodging.
Example of corridor mixed-use development.
PUB L I C D RAFT 27
10. Develop Seaside East with 11. Construct new and enhance
sustainable neighborhoods and the existing parks
preservation of natural areas
Anticipated population and employment growth in the
Seaside East, one of the City’s primary growth areas City will increase demand for new park and recreational
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in a way that balances new diverse neighborhoods and East, Campus Town, and Main Gate will provide new
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natural resources. New development will be clustered areas. Adding innovative green spaces, re-programming
into traditional, walkable neighborhoods with a diversity unused spaces for public use, and improving pedestrian
of low and moderate density housing types, including and bicycle connections to existing parks and open spaces
“neighborhood centers” that provide retail, services and within existing Seaside neighborhoods can improve park
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new recreational facilities will be developed to provide
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economic base. Seaside will continue on its path to create a regional
network of active open space trails and bicycle facilities
that improve access to the Fort Ord National Monument,
Dunes State Park, Seaside beach, open space, and other
neighborhood and community parks. Trails will connect to
formal and informal trailheads in the National Monument
and link to the Fort Ord Rec Trail and Greenway (FORTAG),
a regional network of paved recreational trails and
greenways connecting communities to open space.
New park equipment in Seaside.
28 C I T Y O F S E A S IDE G E NE R A L P L A NC HA PT ER 2: VI SI ON + GUI DI N G PRINCIPLE S
13. Preserve habitat 15. Construct a complete bicycle
network
As future development occurs on former Fort Ord
lands and within existing Seaside neighborhoods, the Seaside residents desire a high-quality, connected
City will require new development to protect sensitive bikeway network. The General Plan builds on the existing
habitats and preserve the extensive natural resources in regional and local planned bikeway network, identifying
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accompanied by active open space corridors with trails separated cycle tracks to increase the convenience
that support natural vegetation communities, scenic and use of cycling as a daily form of transportation. By
vistas, sensitive habitats, and connections to the National increasing cycling in Seaside, the community will realize
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“Complete Streets” that meet the needs of all users, a strong framework of policies and practices that
including bicyclists, children, persons with disabilities, encourage sustainable water management is a critical
drivers, movers of commercial goods, pedestrians, public step to strengthen the local (and regional) economy.
transportation, and seniors. Street standards ensure all These actions include: promoting water conservation
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diets” on East Broadway, Del Monte Boulevard, and and supporting a portfolio of new water sources under
Fremont Boulevard to reduce the number of motor development by Cal-Am, MCWD, MRWPCA and MPWMD.
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space on segments of key commercial streets with excess occur in areas such as Downtown Seaside and Fremont
capacity. Boulevard.
Oak woodlands on former Fort Ord lands.
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City Council Meeting January 18, 2018 2017-18 Mid-Year Budget Update
GENERAL FUND BUDGET CHANGES
• Total General Fund Revenue
Estimate Increases $ 1,047,908
• Total General Fund Projected
Expenditure Increases $ 640,000
NET REVENUE INCREASE $ 407,908GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE INCREASES
Decisions Already Made > $10,000
Community Development Part Time $ 15,000
Engineering Contracts $ 30,000
Community Center Equipment $ 15,000
LandWatch Settlement* $136,450
Keep Fort Ord Wild Settlement* $163,550
$380,000
* in part funded with $200,000 Monterey Downs paymentGENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE INCREASES
Mission / Vision Critical > $10,000
Fire Overtime $100,000
Police Reserve (part-time) $ 15,000
Police Admin. (consultant) $ 25,000
Econ Dev / Planning Satellite Office* $ 95,000
$235,000
* in part funded with $25,000 Main Gate developer paymentGENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE INCREASES
Other
Public Works Transfer Street Work $ 5,000
Community Fireworks Event $ 20,000
Account Transfers (no added cost)
City Attorney $ 50,000
Fire Operations $125,000
Comm Dev (2016 Resource Mgmt. retirements) $ 50,000
Public Works Community Projects $ 50,000GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE INCREASES
Decisions Already Made $ 380,000
Mission or Vision Critical $ 235,000
Referenced During Strategic Planning $ 25,000
Total General Fund Expenditure
Increases $ 640,000REVENUE INCREASES > $75,000 Vehicle License Fee In Lieu $135,000 Transaction Tax Measure L $200,000 Transaction Tax Measure R $300,000 Sales Tax $100,000 UUT Cal Am Water $100,000 Cannabis Permit Application Fees $119,000 Monterey Downs Settlement (net dev costs) $ 78,908 Measure X (Streets Fund) $200,000
GENERAL FUND BUDGET CHANGES
• Total General Fund Revenue
Estimate Increases $ 1,047,908
• Total General Fund Projected
Expenditure Increases $ 640,000
NET REVENUE INCREASE $ 407,908Monitoring, Returning In April
• Quarterly Reporting
• Salaries / Recruiting / On-Boarding
• CalPERS Future Obligations
• Land Sales
• FORA Fiscal Analysis Update &
Future BudgetingRECOMMENDATIONS
• Accept and file the 2017-2018
Mid-Year Budget Report
• Adopt the resolution approving
the 2017-2018 Mid-Year
Adjustments
Adds $407,908 to reservesCalPERS 101 Dane Hutchings, Legislative Representative, League of California Cities
How the Fund Operates
• Pooled investments called the Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF).
• All 3000+ employers money is pooled together and invested in a series of
asset classes (e.g. Growth, equity, real estate, infrastructure etc.)
• BUT… each employer has their own independent pool with their own
“funded level” (think Honeycomb).
• If one pool (Agency) is terminated, they move to the Terminated Agency Pool
(TAP) fund and benefits may be reduced. (See LA Works)
• “Discount Rate” equals the Floor that CalPERS must earn. Anything below the
employer must pick up the difference. Note: Discount rate is determined by a
60 year average
23¢
Employers
13 ¢ 61 ¢
Employees Investment EarningsThe Silver Bullets • Retroactivity Credit (e.g. Peace Officer retires Before 1999, average pension equals 62,218. Same Peace officer retires After 1999 pension is $96,270). • Local Governments followed suit amidst recruitment challenges, CalPERS actuarial data and political climate (at the time).
Brief Time Line of Events (Truncated) 2000‐2001 — CalPERS takes significant hit due to the dot.com bubble Fund drops below “Super Funded Status” 2008‐2009 — The Great Recession Hits The Fund loses 27% or $67 billion in value—drops to 61.00% funded status. True Impact is 34.75% loss [27 loss+ 7.75(discount rate) = 34.75% Loss] 2012 — PEPRA signed into law which established a new tier of employees with less generous benefits (Classic vs. PEPRA)—Does not modify “Classic” active formulas or retiree benefits. Important Note: Agencies won’t feel significant impacts of PEPRA for 25+ years due to “classic” benefit payouts.
December 21, 2016 — CalPERS
Board Takes Further Action.
• CalPERS Board moves to lower its discount rate from
7.5% to 7.00% over a phased in process (eight years in
total).
Discount Rate Phase in Timeline (Local Agencies)
Fiscal Year Fractions of Rates
18‐19 1/5 of 7.375
19‐20 2/5 of 7.375 and 1/5 of 7.25
20‐21 3/5 of 7.375, 2/5 of 7.25, 1/5 of 7.00
21‐22 4/5 of 7.375, 3/5 of 7.25, 2/5 of 7.00
22‐23 Full impact of 7.375, 4/5 Impact of 7.25, 3/5 impact of 7.00
23‐24 Full Impact of 7.375, Full Impact of 7.25, 4/5 Impact of 7.00
24‐25 Full impact of 7.375, full impact of 7.25, Full Impact 7.00By The Numbers
• According to CalPERS:
• In 2001 there were two active workers for every retiree.
• In 2016 there were 1.3 active employees for every
retiree
• It is projected that within the next 10‐20 years there will
be 0.6 workers for every retiree (CalPERS 2016 Annual
Review of funding levels and Risk September 20, 2016).2016‐17 — Current State of the Fund
• Fiscal year 2016‐17 CalPERS Announced a 11.2% return on
Investment well above the assumed rate of return (discount rate)
of 7.375% (State) 7.50 (Locals).
• Note: FY 15‐16 return was 0.61% well below 7.5%
• Limited Fund Growth Despite Positive Market Trends: Seven years
of positive economic growth yet the fund has only gained 7 percent
in value (2008: Approx 61% Funded. 2017: Approx. 68% funded
after 11.2% was announced).
• Experts warn that if the funding level drops below 55‐50% the fund
may no longer be viable.Pending CalPERS / Legislative
Actions
• Board Stayed the Course @7.00 rate in
December
• Amortization Modification Prospective
modification from FY 18/19 from 30 years to 20
years (Action in February) (Think 30 year to 20
Year Mortgage)
• Pending legislation applying joint‐several liability
to all agencies who have entered into JPA’s.NEW CA Cities Pension Webpage
CalPERS 101
• PERS Primer
• League Board sustainability Principles
• CalPERS Presentations
Resources
• Statewide Fact Sheet
• Discount Rate Background
• Employer to Employee Fact Sheet (in development)
• Latest Studies and Research Papers
• In the News
• Latest articles on CalPERS
• League Voice
• Western City Magazine Article
• League staff and members testimony to CalPERS Board and Legislature
• Legal
• Legal resources on pension related casesData Collection:
League Pension Survey
• Collect Information on City Specific Budget Items related to
Pension Obligations
• Assess Impact of Growing Pension Obligations on Safety and
Miscellaneous Payrolls
• Improve Understanding of City Efforts to Mitigate Growing Costs
• Anticipate Budget or Service Cuts
• Tell Our Story to Legislature, Administration and CommunityData Collection:
League Pension Survey: Methodology
(Truncated)
• Data was collected directly from CalPERS and a survey was
administered to League member cities.
• Respondent results varied after thorough review by actuarial staff.
Depending on the survey question, respondent numbers ranged from
159 cities to 194 cities (example, some cities do not have in‐house
public safety). All exceeded the target of 100 cities resulting in a
strong confidence interval.
• Full executive summary and public release of the report is
forthcoming.Data Collection:
League Pension Survey: Methodology
(Truncated)
• Data Sets: CalPERS contribution amounts as they pertain to:
• Percentage of payroll Misc. FY: 06‐07, 17‐18, 24‐25 (Projected)
• Percentage of payroll Public Safety. FY: 06‐07, 17‐18, 24‐25 (Projected)
• Percentage of total General Fund budget Misc. FY: 06‐07, 17‐18, 24‐25 (Projected)
• Percentage of total General Fund budget Public Safety. FY: 06‐07, 17‐18, 24‐25 (Projected)
• Percentage of total General Fund budget Aggregated. FY: 06‐07, 17‐18, 24‐25 (Projected)
For purposes of projected future General Fund budgets:
• Projected provided 2017/18 budgets forward assuming 3% annual growth
• Assumed 100% of Safety contributions were paid from the General Fund
• Assumed the portion of Miscellaneous General Fund contributions remained
constant after 2017/18 fiscal yearLeague Pension Survey: Key Preliminary
Findings
Miscellaneous Employees: In the fiscal year 2024‐2025, a majority of city respondents
will pay over 29% of their payroll towards miscellaneous employee pension costs, with
some employers paying over 49% of payroll. This means for every $100 in salary, the
majority of cities would pay an additional $29 to $49 or more to CalPERS for pensions
alone. Note: These figures do not include costs associated with retiree healthcare.
2024/25 CalPERS Projected Contribution as % of Projected PayrollLeague Pension Survey: Key Preliminary
Findings
Safety Employees. 2024‐2025 a majority of city respondents are projected to pay
approximately 51% to over 91% of payroll towards pension costs. In other words, for
every $100 in salary, the majority of cities would pay an additional $51 to $91 to
CalPERS for pensions alone. Note: These figures do not include costs associated with
retiree healthcare.
2024/25 CalPERS Projected Contribution as % of Projected PayrollLeague Pension Survey: Key Preliminary Findings
Rising pension costs will require Cities to nearly double the percentage of
their general fund dollars that they pay to CalPERS.
• The study evaluated the percentage of City general fund budgets devoted to
paying pension costs to CalPERS. Percentages range from 15 percent to over 23
percent of total general fund revenue for a majority of city respondents. Note:
These percentages are for CalPERS costs only ‐‐ over and above the cost of salaries
– and do not include the cost of retiree healthcare.
Projected 2024/25 CalPERS Contribution as % of 2024/25 Projected
General Fund BudgetThe Keys…
Education: Seek education opportunities through the League,
continue to educate your area managers, council members
etc. on the issues. (This includes attending monthly CalPERS
Board meetings).
Collaboration: Continue to work with stakeholders to find
common ground on legislative policies to stabilize the pension
system.
Communication: Groundswell approach needed. What do
these numbers mean for jobs, raises, services for your
community? Encourage your locals to engage their State
Reps.
• Open a dialogue with the public, your councils, locals…
Keep all stakeholders engaged and educated.Major Takeaways
Knowledge is Power:
Get your numbers from CalPERS to understand your risks and
liabilities.
• CalPERS has released contribution projections through FY
2024/25. Its important to note that these projections are not
perfect. (page 5 of your actuarial report)
• They assume CalPERS hits their exact discount rate target
• They do not build in likely future losses
This will NOT be Easy, Utilize Best Practices:
The toughest decisions will be made locally. Each city will need to
make their own decisions on how to use best practices to stabilize
their budgets.
• Identify New Sources of Revenue
• Reduce Plan Benefits (OPEB)
• Review Services and Staffing Models
• Establish Rate Stabilization 115 Trust and/or UAL Pre‐Payments
• Reduce UAL Amortization PeriodQuestions??
Water Study Session
Seaside City Council and Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside
January 18, 2018Overview of Water Suppliers in
SeasideWater Service to City of Seaside
11%
12%
Cal Am MCWD Seaside
77%Water Rates Comparison
(Water Service + Usage Charges + Surcharges)
$90
$83.93 $83.72
$80
$70
$56.25
$60
$53.36
$50
$36.56 $37.32
$40
$30
$20
$10
$0
Marina Coast Cal Water (Salinas) San Lorenzo Valley Marina Coast Seaside Municipal Cal-Am (Seaside)
(Marina) (Felton) (Seaside) (Seaside)
4,100 gallons (550 cf)
Source: Cal AmResidential Water Rates for Seaside
Based on 550 cf (4,100 gal) of monthly water usage
$90
$83.72
$80
$66.49
$70
$56.25
$60
Monthly Charge
$53.36
$50
$40
$30
$20
$10
$0
Marina Coast Water City of Seaside (Current) City of Seaside Cal Am - (Current)
District (Current) (Necessary)Evaluation of Water Suppliers ∗ California State Division of Drinking Water (DDW) “… the regulation of water supply, water quality, and the various types of water systems that serve drinking water remains fragmented in California.” Source: State Water Resources Control Board report to the state legislature June 2015
Evaluation of Seaside
Municipal Water System
∗ DDW assessment determined
∗ The water system is in good overall condition.
∗ A potential cross connection was noted at the tank site.
∗ The City's preventative maintenance and record keeping
program have significantly improvedRegulatory & Environmental
Conditions
∗ Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication
∗ Groundwater rights in the Seaside Basin are constrained
by the court judgment adjudicating the basin (the
Decision)
∗ Since 2009, some pumpers have had to decrease their
water usage according to a ramp down schedule.
∗ Full rampdown will go into effect in 2021.
∗ About 60% decrease to Seaside Municipal Water System
and Cal Am
(Amended Decision Case No. M66343 entered Feb. 9, 2007. (“Decision”)Water Rights to City of Seaside ∗ Standard Production Allocation (SPA) – ∗ Seaside Municipal Water System = ~120 afy ∗ Alternative Production Allocation (APA) – ∗ Seaside Golf Courses = 540 afy ∗ APA not subject to rampdown if it remains used on golf course property ∗ Some or all of City’s APA can be converted to SPA for use elsewhere but subject to rampdown of approximately 60%
Seaside Municipal Water System (SPA)
Supply
350.00
300.00
SMWS Water Allocation
250.00
200.00
(Acre-Feet)
Water
150.00
100.00
50.00
0.00
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Seaside Municipal Water System (SPA)
Demand versus Supply
350.00
300.00 SMWS Water Allocation
Estimated Future Water Demand 190 AFY
(SPA)
SMWS Water Usage
250.00
Estimated Future SPA Water
Allocation 120 AFY
200.00
(Acre-Feet)
Water
Approximate 70 AFY
Gap in SPA Water
Available from
150.00 Seaside Basin
100.00
50.00
0.00
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Seaside’s Water Allocation ∗ Seaside Municipal Water System (SPA) ∗ About 147 AF for 2018 ∗ About 120 AF in 2021 ∗ Seaside Golf Courses (APA) ∗ 540 AF ∗ Decrease by 140 AF?
Seaside’s Water Allocation
∗ Seaside Municipal Water System (SPA)
∗ About 147 AF for 2018
∗ About 120 AF in 2021 +60 AF SPA
∗ Seaside Golf Courses (APA)
∗ 400 AF
140 AF APASeaside’s Water Allocation ∗ Seaside Municipal Water System (SPA) ∗ About 147 AF for 2018 ∗ About 180 AF ∗ Seaside Golf Courses (APA) ∗ 400 AF
Regulatory & Environmental
Conditions
∗ Seawater Intrusion remains a concern in the Seaside
Basin
∗ Even though 2017 was an above average rainfall year
with increased groundwater elevations, basin pumping
was slightly above the current safe yield of 3,000 acre-
feet per year
∗ Groundwater levels remain below protective elevations
in deep monitoring wells near the coast
Source: Seawater Intrusion Analysis Report prepared for the Seaside Basin Watermaster by Hydrometrics dated December 2017Source: Seawater Intrusion Analysis Report prepared for the Seaside Basin Watermaster by
Source: Seawater Intrusion Analysis Report prepared for the Seaside Basin Watermaster by Hydrometrics dated December 2017
Source: Seawater Intrusion Analysis Report prepared for the Seaside Basin Watermaster by Hydrometrics dated December 2017
Cal Am Water
Cal Am’s Main System Consumption
WY 1988 - WY 2016
18,000
Permit Rebate
Rebate Rebate
Moratorium 7-Stage Forest Lake Program
Program Program California
Rebate Conservation & Expanded: Reservoir Expansion: and
Expansion
Program Rationing Plan Appliances Improvements Irrigation MPWMD
Lawn Removal &
Toilets Only Adopted & Cisterns ((Recycled H2O) Systems
16,000 CII Retrofits
CAWD/PBCSD
Recycled
Water Rebate
Project Rebate Program
14,000 Program Expansion:
Expansion: Greywater &
HET & CII
Waterless
Water Rationing Urinals
Acre-Feet
Mandatory CII
12,000 Retrofit
Requirements Enforcement of
Non-Residential
Retrofits
10,000
Visitor Serving & Public
Retrofit/Messaging
Requirements
Adopted 1997. Mandatory
compliance by December
SWRCB Order
Flood of 1995
Cease & Desist
8,000 2000
Critically Dry
Critically Dry
Critically Dry
Critically Dry
95-10
El Niño
6,000
1988 1993 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Water Year
Data Sources: CAW Customers and Consumption by Political Jurisdiction & Cal-Am Production Records Prepared by MPWMDRegulatory & Environmental
Conditions
∗ Cease and Desist Order (CDO)
∗ By 2021, Cal-Am must reduce pumping from the Carmel
River to no more than 3,376 AFY
∗ Current pumping is about 6,500 AFY
∗ About 50% decrease
CDO issued by the State Water Resources Control Board in 2009
(SWRCB Order WR 2009-0060)Cal Am’s Water Allocation ∗ Carmel River ∗ 8,310 AF for 2018 ∗ 3,376 AF in 2022 ∗ Seaside Basin ∗ About 1,820 AF for 2018 ∗ About 1,474 AF in 2022
Cal Am’s Water Allocation ∗ Carmel River ∗ 8,310 AF for 2018 ∗ 3,376 AF in 2022 ∗ Seaside Basin ∗ About 1,820 AF for 2018 ∗ About 774 AF in 2022 ∗ 700 AF to remain in the Basin
Legally Available Cal-Am Water Supply
Compared to
Cal-Am Consumer Water Demand
14000
12000
11,356 AF Demand in 2013
10000
8000
9,285 AF Demand in 2016
Acre Feet per Year
4,435 AF
8,310 8,310
6000 8,310 8,310 8,310
8,310
4000 Carmel River Supply
3,376
2000
2,299 2,299 Seaside Basin
1,820 1,820 1,820
Supply 1,474 1,474
0
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Year
27The Peninsula Cannot Ration to Meet our Needs
Hospitality Industry in
Monterey County
• 24,000 jobs
• 9 million visitors
• $2.6 billion in spending
Average Daily Water Use Per Capita
• 230 gallons – USA
• 200 gallons – Sacramento
• 160 gallons – Morgan Hill
• 85 gallons – Sunnyvale
• 55 gallons – Monterey Peninsula
Source: MPWMDSo, What is the Plan?
The Future Water Supply Portfolio
Monterey Peninsula Water Supply
Project
Desalination
Project
Aquifer Storage Pure Water
And Recovery Monterey
Los Padres Dam Local Water
Seaside Basin
/ Carmel River Projects
Source: MPWMDChanging Sources of Supply
Pending
CPUC
Decision
Source: MPWMDMonterey Peninsula Water Supply
Project
Negotiations
Planning and
Conservation League
Foundation
Monterey Peninsula
Regional Water
Authority (MPRWA)
Landwatch
Monterey County
Citizens for
Coalition of
Public
Peninsula Businesses County of Monterey
WaterMonterey Peninsula Water Supply Project
Demand Supply
13,290 AF average customer demand 3,376 AF legally from Carmel River (2017)
500 AF for economic recovery 1,474 AF legally from Seaside Basin (2021)
325 AF for Pebble Beach buildout (700) AF Cal-Am intends to leave in the
Seaside Basin for recharge for 25 years
1,181 AF for legal lots of record
---------- 94 AF available from Sand City long term
15,296 AF total demand
1,300 AF assumed available from ASR
3,500 AF from Pure Water Monterey
6,252 AF from Desalination Plant
---------
15,296 AF total supply
Source: MPWMDMonterey Peninsula Water Supply Project
Demand
Revised??? Supply
9,750 AF average customer demand (??) 3,376 AF legally from Carmel River (2017)
250 AF for economic recovery (??) 1,474 AF legally from Seaside Basin (2021)
325 AF for Pebble Beach buildout (700) AF Cal-Am intends to leave in the
Seaside Basin for recharge for 25 years
1,181 AF for legal lots of record (??)
---------- 94 AF available from Sand City long term
11,506 AF total demand
1,300 AF assumed available from ASR
5,750 AF from Pure Water Monterey
3,500
0 AF from Desalination Plant (Interim ??)
---------
11,294 Total supply
9,044 AF total SupplyMPWSP – Status/Schedule ∗ Hearings concluded November 3rd on certain issues ∗ Briefing underway on the hearing issues ∗ Final EIR/EIS to be released in March 2018 ∗ CPUC decision (CPCN) in June 2018 ∗ Satisfy September 2018 CDO Milestones ∗ Permitting from responsible agencies (e.g., Coastal Commission) ∗ Litigation?
MPWSP Settlement Efforts ∗ All-parties settlement meeting on December 19th ∗ Seeking to hire a professional facilitator ∗ Additional settlement meetings through March ∗ Possible hearings at CPUC in April on PWM (GWR) expansion potential and specifics plus settlement update ∗ Potential petition to the SWRCB to modify CDO to add PWM expansion as additional milestone satisfaction ∗ Potentially address desalination conflict through mutually acceptable process without litigation
Water Service in the Former Fort Ord ∗ 1998 – MCWD contracts with FORA to provide water and sewer service in former Fort Ord ∗ 2001 – MCWD acquired infrastructure in former Fort Ord ∗ MCWD provides water from Salinas Basin Aquifer ∗ Monterey County Water Resource Agency ordinance prohibits transfer of groundwater from Salinas Basin to Monterey Peninsula ∗ MCWD may propose to annex former Fort Ord into their service area
Water Service in the Former Fort Ord
AFY
FORA Water Allocation 6,600
Total Usage (2016) 2,717.56
Difference 3,882.44
Seaside Water Allocation 1,012
Seaside Usage (2016) 289.64
Difference 722.36Seaside Water Usage in the Former
Fort Ord
1000
900
800
700
600
Total Seaside (AF)
500 Total Seaside Less Golf Courses (AF)
400 Linear (Total Seaside Less Golf
Courses (AF))
300
200
100
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Seaside Water Allocation Seaside Projects in the Former Fort Ord AFY Sunbay Apts 120.0 Bostram Park (Mobile Homes) 84.8 Seaside Highlands 188.0 Seaside Resort 161.4 MPUSD 81.0 Monterey College of Law 9.0 MPC 9.7 Chartwell School 6.4 Total Need 660.3 Allocation 1,012.0 Water Available 351.7
Seaside Future Water Needs Seaside Projects in the Former Fort Ord AFY Sunbay Apts 120 Bostram Park (Mobile Homes) 84.8 Seaside Highlands 188 Seaside Resort 161.4 MPUSD 81 Monterey College of Law 9 MPC 9.7 Chartwell School 6.4 Main Gate (Estimated Future) 391 Campus Towne (Estimated Future) 433 Other (Estimated Future) 212 Total Need 1696.3 Allocation 1012 Deficit (Estimated Future Need) 680
Water Service in the Former Fort Ord
∗ Three Party Planning to Augment Water Supply
∗ Marina Coast Water District
∗ Monterey 1 Water
∗ FORA
∗ Pure Water Monterey (PWM) – Advance Treated Water
∗ MCWD Allocation
∗ Phase 1 - 2019 600 AFY
∗ Phase 2 - (?) 827 AFY
∗ Total 1,427 AFYPure
Water
Monterey
Source: MPWMDMarina Coast Water District
Proposed PWM Allocation
Source: MCWDSource: MCWD
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