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Staff Report for the Resolution to Approve the Measure HH Citizen Oversight Committee's Annual Report on Measure HH Sales Taxes for Fiscal Year 2015-16
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Executive Summary
On November 4, 2014, the Measure HH half cent sales tax was approved by more than 60% of the electorate. The ballot language assured voters that Measure HH receipts would provide revenues to cover vital City services (see table below), and be subject to annual audits and the receipts would be reviewed by a citizen's oversight committee:
Pre-Measure Z Potential Reduction to Services Results with Measure HH Revenues
1. Eliminate 7 more police officers Police officer staff increased 9% since
2010, including new school resource
officers
2. Eliminate a code enforcement officer Code enforcement officer maintained
3. Eliminate an animal control officer Animal Control officer maintained
4. Remove a fire ladder truck and 9 firefighters Purchased 2 fire trucks and 9 firefighters
maintained
5. Reduce street repairs Street and road repair work increased,
including work to Marina Boulevard
6. Reduce libraries All library branches remain open
7. Reduce senior programs Senior Community Center opened and
senior programs were expanded
8. Reduce youth recreation services Youth recreation services and programs
maintained and enhanced
Measure HH replaced Measure Z effective April 1, 2015. The table above reflects the pre-Measure Z cost cutting proposals that were avoided due to the passage of Measure Z and Measure HH.
Background
On November 4, 2014, Measure HH was approved by 65% of voters. The ballot language assured voters that Measure HH receipts, which expire March 31, 2045, would be subject to annual audits and would be reviewed by a citizen oversight committee.
On July 6, 2015, the City Council passed a resolution authorizing the creation of the Measure HH Citizens Oversight Committee. A responsibility and duty of the Oversight Committee is t...
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