No.

Reform

Support or Oppose

#1

Enact a Balanced Budget Accountability Initiative

1a

Transparency in the Budget – as Proposed and as Enacted

Support

1b

Transparency on Personnel Vacancies

Support

1c

Quarterly Budget Reconciliation Rule

Support

1d

“Pay-As-You-Go” Budget Rule

Support

1e

Reverse Sales Tax Accrual Accounting for FY 2006

Support

1f

Require Annual Performance and Cost Audit of 20% of Programs

Support

1g

“Strong Mayor” Form of Government

Oppose

1h

Create an Independent Council Budget Analyst Office

Support

#2

Launch an Independent Audit of City Enterprise Funds

2a

Launch an Independent Audit of Enterprise and Special Funds

Support

2b

Elimination of Right-of-Way Fees in FY 2006

Support

#3

Reorganize City Government to Streamline Overhead Costs

3a

Reorganize City Government to Streamline and Consolidate Functions

Support

3b

Create an Office of Management and Budget

Support

3c

Complete DPC Reform in One year; Devise City-Wide IT Architecture Investment Plan

I support restructuring DPC, but cannot promise that this will be completed within one year or that the City-wide IT Plan could be completed in that period.

3d

Complete a City Lease and Asset Inventory

Support

3e

Create a Management De-Layering Reform Plan

Support

3f

Launch a Competitive Sourcing and Performance Contracting Initiative

3g

Reform City Civil Service Rules and the Charter to Enhance City Manager Authority Over City Personnel

#4

Create “311” Citizen Service Center

4a

Create a “311” Service Center

4b

Integrate Public Affairs Outreach and Campaigns into One Office

#5

Create a Competitive Bid Process to Make Support Services Efficient

5a

Create a Competitive Sourcing Initiative to Compete at Least Seven City Support Functions in FY 2005

#6

Reform Employee and Optimization Incentive Funds

6a

Provide Incentive System for Employees and City Departments to Achieve Cost Efficiencies

Support

6b

Conduct Employee Morale and Feedback Surveys

Support

6c

Docket and Formally Vote on ZBMR Recommendations

Support

#7

Reduce Skyrocketing Labor Costs and the Pension Liability

7a

Divert Half of FY 2005 Salary Increases to Contribute to a Comprehensive Pension Solution (Contract Renegotiation, Furlough, or Personnel Reductions)

Everything needs to be discussed and considered. I cannot promise that every recommendation will be implemented exactly as stated in your report, however, my goal is to bring the benefits and contributions into balance on a going forward basis within three years.

7b

Restrain City Employee Salary Increases by implementing a FY 2006 Salary Freeze, Followed by a 1.5% “Cost of Living’ Increase in FY 2007, and a 1.5% “Performance Pay Increment” in FY 2008 (Divert all Savings to Pension Fund)

7c

Reform of Special Pay and Allowances

7d

Require City Employees to Make the Employee Portion of their Pension Contribution

7e

Implement Annual Employee Performance Reviews

7f

Roll Back Pension Benefits for New Hires (e.g. Reduce Benefits to Previous Levels) *See Page 23

7g

Elimination of the City Council’s Conflict-of-Interest in Pension Votes

Support

7h

Elimination of Option to Purchase Years of Service

7i

Reform Contingent Benefits

7j

Elimination of the Deferred Retirement Option Plan

7k

Change Composition and Governance of SDCERS Board to Eliminate Conflicts of Interest

Support

7l

Change Disability Requirement Definition to that of Social Security System

Support

#8

Establish a Reasonable Limit on City Spending Increases

8a

Limit Spending Increases Proportional to the Population and Inflation Increase in the City Annually (Amend Article VII, Section 71)

Need information that is more specific.

#9

Reduce Corporate Welfare and Subsidies to Special Interests

9a

Achieve Full Cost Recovery on Special Events

I do not agree that full cost recovery can be achieved for all special events, nor would I support that. This would eliminate many wonderful arts programs and community events.

9b

Assess Fair Market Value Rent for City Properties

I do not agree that fair market value rent should be charged for all city properties. For example, there are many non-profit organizations that provide a public benefit such as childcare and recreational programs and I would consider that when assessing fair market value. Money is not the only measure of value.

9c

Expand Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities to Provide Vehicle for “Giving Back” to the San Diego Community

I do not support turning our City into a giant billboard for corporate advertising (such as billboards on our beaches) and would not support this if this is what you have in mind. I am happy to continue to accept corporate donations and welcome them so long as they do not come with strings attached. I also would not support becoming overly reliant on corporations to fund basic city services.

9d

Replace General Fund Support for the Business Resources and Technology Link

In general, I would not support defunding Business Resources and Technology Link.

9e

Reform the Subsidy of the San Diego Convention Center Through Competitive Bid

The Convention Center brings tourists to San Diego, provides jobs, brings in TOT revenues, and the folks there do a great job. I would continue the subsidy as long as the benefits exceed the costs.

#10

Reduce Mayor and Council Staff Size and Budgets

10a

Reduce Mayoral and Council Budgets by $4.5 Million

I will continue to keep my council office budget as low as possible, and will rely on each council office to the same. If elected Mayor, I would reduce the current office budget.

10b

Equalize Funding for City Council Members

Support

Regardless of where you stand on these reforms, if elected Mayor will you work to support or oppose docketing these reforms within one year of taking office? Please answer YES or NO.

Yes