1. Planning Department FY 2019 Recommended Budget
Joint Finance Committee/ Council
June 11, 2018

2. Planning Department Expense History By Fund Expenses (rounded) FY 2017
Actual
FY 2018
Revised
FY 2019
Recommended
General Fund
$7,355,000
$7,684,000
$7,706,000
Projects Fund
683,000
950,000
New Year’s Day Fund
13,000
17,000
Building Services Fund
5,916,000
8,947,000
9,593,000
Capital Public Art Fund
82,000
86,000
20,000
Cultural Trust Fund
290,000
513,000
335,000
Total
$14,339,000
$18,197,000
$18,621,000

3. Planning Department Expense History By Division or Major Budget Area
Expenses (rounded)
FY 2017
Actual
FY 2018
Revised
FY 2019
Recommended
Administration
$1,352,000
$1,643,000
$1,437,000
Building & Safety
5,285,000
6,286,000
6,949,000
Code Compliance
1,597,000
1,853,000
2,008,000
Cultural Affairs
805,000
1,462,000
1,321,000
Planning
5,300,000
6,953,000
6,906,000
Total
$14,339,000
$18,197,000
$18,621,000
FTEs
80.75
82.00

4. Planning Department Expense History By Category Personnel $8,919,000
Expenses (rounded)
FY 2017
Actual
FY 2018
Revised
FY 2019
Recommended
Personnel
$8,919,000
$10,589,000
$11,262,000
Servs & Supplies
3,626,000
5,884,000
5,390,000
IS Charges
1,794,000
1,724,000
1,799,000
Capital Outlay
170,000
Total
$14,339,000
$18,197,000
$18,621,000

5. Planning Department
FY 2018 Accomplishments
Contracted with firms to begin the General Plan Implementation – 3-year work effort
Adopted several key items including the Climate Action Plan, regulations for short-term rentals, and zoning code for accessory dwelling units
Sustained plan check, permit, and inspection activity
Funded more arts organizations through the Annual Grants Program

6. Planning Department
Significant Changes From FY 2018 Budget
Shift personnel costs of 2.0 FTE from General Fund to Building Fund
Request $170,000 from Building Fund for replacement of fleet
Replace fleet of 20 vehicles Ford Focus with lease of 19 electric vehicles
Maintain contract staffing until drop in construction activity

7. Planning Department Enforcement of Short Term Rental Ordinance
Significant Changes From FY 2018 Budget
Enforcement of Short Term Rental Ordinance
Assist with compliance of ordinance and address complaints

8. Planning Department Key Issues
FY 2019 Key Issues and Strategies
Key Issues
Implementation of new land management software
Strategies
Support implementation of new EnerGov system
Migrate all existing data and files
Implement Permit Center Express Window for one-stop experience for small, less complex permits
In future phases implement streamlined processes for digital plan check and online plan submittal

9. Planning Department Key Issues
FY 2019 Key Issues and Strategies
Key Issues
Continue work on General Plan implementation
Strategies
Hold workshops for specific plan areas
Create draft documents for community input and review
Evaluate progress to implement Climate Action Plan