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Calabasas council adopts Measure K, sets Oct. 1 implementation and CDTFA agreements
Summary
After canvass results showed 63.29% support, the Calabasas City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance implementing Measure K (a 1% transactions and use tax) and approved resolutions to begin CDTFA implementation work, including agreements that may cost up to $175,000 to set the tax up for collection.
The Calabasas City Council on May 27 formally adopted an ordinance implementing Measure K, a 1% transactions and use tax approved by voters at a special municipal election. City Clerk Christie presented the certified canvas showing 2,481 yes votes (63.29%) and 1,439 no votes (36.71%), and the council voted 5–0 to adopt the ordinance and related implementation resolutions.
Why it matters: Measure K gives the city a new local revenue stream for general governmental use, but the council emphasized oversight and public engagement before spending the proceeds. Council members also said the city’s initial budget will not assume Measure K revenue while staff develops a plan for allocation.
The council waived a full reading and adopted ordinance number 20 26-4 22, which authorizes the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to administer the tax. “Total yes votes, 2,481 or 63.29%,” Christie reported when presenting the certified results.
Ron Ahlers, the city’s chief financial officer, outlined the immediate steps to implement the tax and the agreements required with CDTFA. He said the state may charge the city up to $175,000 to prepare and implement the new tax but that CDTFA is expected to bill only actual costs. “The state with this agreement is allowed to charge the city of Calabasas up to a $175,000 to put this new tax into effect,” Ahlers told the council.
Council members discussed the tax’s start date and next steps for public oversight. Council member Peter said the applicable effective date would be Oct. 1. “October 1, this tax will go into effect,” he said, and the council confirmed the budget committee’s work will proceed without assuming Measure K revenue in the near term.
The council also approved three related resolutions authorizing (1) the city manager to execute necessary agreements with CDTFA to prepare and implement the tax, (2) specified city staff and consultant HDL (Hinderliter, de Lamas & Associates) to examine sales- and transactions-use tax records, and (3) designated officials to sign required CDTFA forms. Ahlers said the completed forms must be submitted by July 13 to meet the October 1 implementation timeline.
Next steps: City staff will file the CDTFA documents and return with details on the citizens oversight committee and public workshops the council said it will host to solicit input on how Measure K proceeds will be allocated.
