HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9806 (Council Priorities 1997-98)RESOLUTION NO. 9806
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPROVING COUNCIL PRIORITIES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/98
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council adopted Priorities for last fiscal year in
August of 1996; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is officially starting its budgetary process for fiscal
year 1997-98; and
WHEREAS, itis believed that restatement ofthe Council's Priorities for the upcoming
fiscal year, together with the adoption of explicit Financial Management Policies, will enable
staff to develop service level options for Council consideration that will carry out these
priorities and policies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San
Rafael that the City Council Priorities as shown on Exhibit A are hereby adopted and
approved for the fiscal year July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council of said City held on Monday, the seventeenth day of March, 1997, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen
JE�E1 E M. LEONCI I�erk
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Exhibit A
PROPOSED
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
1997-98
EXTERNAL
Economic Development and Redevelopment
Actively pursue important commercial and retail developments that strengthen the citywide
economy, i.e. Fair Isaac, Macy's reuse, Rafael Film Center. Update the General Plan
policies to allow for necessary business expansion, while maintaining reasonable traffic
circulation. Continue emphasis on developing affordable housing. Incorporate economic
visioning into the General Plan.
Canal Neighborhood Capacity Building
Assist neighborhood to determine its own destiny. Develop new communication links with
the Canal neighborhood and cooperate with local businesses and non -profits. Rather than
become a provider of social services, serve as lead agency in conjunction with the County
to see that needed services are provided. Enhance city services and implement specific
projects where the benefits are obvious. Use market testing, such as the Canal Voice, to
validate needs. Consider targeted redevelopment in both housing and commercial uses.
Community Outreach
Continue and strengthen linkages to neighborhoods. Provide better public information on
city issues, projects and activities. Continue to publish a City newsletter. Emphasize
customer service in all dealings with the public. Complete the North San Rafael Vision.
Community Oriented Policing
Move beyond police response to immediate needs. Develop a strategy unique to San
Rafael that combines the resources of the police and other city departments, County social
services, Probation, residents and businesses to eliminate the root causes of crime and fear
in targeted areas. Implement enhanced code enforcement program.
March 7, 1997
City Council Priorities
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Social Problems
Relocate St. Vincent de Paul's dining room and ensure that its operations are conducive
to positive neighborhood relations. Develop and actively pursue strategies to ameliorate
the individual and group impacts of homelessness, public drunkenness and panhandling
and day laborers congregating in sizable numbers. Work with County and private providers
to ensure a continuum of services to the needy in the wake of federal welfare reform. Take
back public spaces. Overcome the perception and reality of crime and incivility in the
downtown, Canal neighborhood and certain city parks.
Disaster Prevention/Preparedness
Replace public safety communication systems in cooperation with other Marin public
agencies. Enhance training and readiness of city personnel as first response team through
training, equipment and drills. Expand general training for residents to protect and assist
themselves and their neighbors immediately following a disaster such as earthquake, flood
or wildfire.
INTERNAL
Increase revenues and reduce costs to eliminate reserve spending and better fund
infrastructure, information technology and service improvements. Work toward a five year
financial, capital and operating plan forSan Rafael. Institute performance-based budgeting.
Anticipate and adapt to Federal and State financial trends.
Revise and monitor operating goals for every department. Provide performance
evaluations and performance-based compensation for senior managers. Improve
employee relations, training and teamwork. Emphasize customer service. Form
Community Development Department.
Mamh 7, 1997
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