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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM City Council Goals PPT2018-19 CITY COUNCIL GOALS MAY 7, 2018 Neighborhood & Economic Vitality: Create and preserve a healthy economy and neighborhoods 1. Sustain vibrant neighborhoods, Downtown and other business areas. A.Work with a Steering Committee to continue preparation of General Plan 2040 and begin Downtown ‘Precise Plan.’ B.Collaborate with the East San Rafael working group and Downtown Business Improvement District to develop and empower businesses. C.Facilitate application process for cannabis businesses in approved license categories. D.Launch commercial over-the-counter plan check for small tenant improvements. E.Launch OpenCounter, a new online platform for business owners to navigate permit requirements and costs. F.Improve parking conditions in East San Rafael through strategies like enforcing time limited parking and adding supply where possible. G.Launch “Permit Simplicity” customer service program in partnership with Marin Builders Association. 2. Facilitate affordable housing opportunities and reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness. A.Support and promote the “Opening Doors: Marin” initiative. B.Expand affordable housing opportunities through the 999 3rd Street, 703 3rd Street Sierra Building, and Mill Street 2.0 projects. C.Support the Marin Mobile Care program as well as the relocations of Ritter Center and St. Vincent’s social service organizations. D.Update the city’s accessory dwelling unit ordinance. E.Explore protections to increase rental and ownership housing affordability. Neighborhood & Economic Vitality: Create and preserve a healthy economy and neighborhoods 3. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A.Work with Marin Sanitary Service to revise rate setting methodology. B.Add solar to City Hall, including EV charging stations. C.Complete the Climate Action Plan update. Neighborhood & Economic Vitality: Create and preserve a healthy economy and neighborhoods Quality of Life: Serve and strengthen community and regional relationships 1. Work to provide literary, artistic, recreational and cultural experiences for all residents and embrace our diversity. A.Promote culture and art through the Downtown Cultural District and ‘Life in San Rafael’ campaign. B.Expand creative science, technology and arts programs for all ages. C.Provide immigration information services to residents. D.Support and promote the Age-Friendly San Rafael initiatives. Quality of Life: Serve and strengthen community and regional relationships 2. Collaborate with community partners and utilize the expertise of Boards and Commissions, agencies, and associations. A.Work with County Parks to provide park ‘Experience Kits’ to the community. B.Collaborate with local schools to ensure all students have a Library card, the community schools initiative, enhanced after-school programs, and shared use of facilities. C.Seek out creative funding partnerships with community groups to fundraise for park and playground improvements. Quality of Life: Serve and strengthen community and regional relationships 3. Improve resident engagement and government transparency. A.Create a citywide open data program for budget and other metrics. B.Enhance civic participation through promotion of voter registration, a digital candidate guide and support of the Latino Civic Leadership Initiative. C.Launch an online engagement platform for the General Plan 2040 process. D.Increase use of social media, including exploring live streaming of City Council meetings through Facebook Live. Public Safety: Prevent and respond to emergencies 1. Plan for essential facility upgrades and improvements with ¼ cent additional Measure E funds. A.Complete construction of Fire Stations 52 and 57 and continue construction of a new Public Safety Center. B.Begin design phase for Fire Stations 54 and 55 remodels. Public Safety: Prevent and respond to emergencies 2. Provide a safe and secure environment for people, businesses and property in the community.A.Implement crosswalk safety enhancement program. B.Host a mental health awareness event at the Rafael Theater. C.Provide officers with de-escalation and behavior profiles on their mobile devices to help with subjects suffering mental illness. D.Pilot a grant-funded paramedicine pilot project to increase preventative care for some patients rather than relying on 9-1-1. E.Enhance education and enforcement efforts to reduce traffic collisions. F.Explore and develop short-term rental policies and procedures. Public Safety: Prevent and respond to emergencies 3. Further develop community and organizational emergency readiness. A.Explore strengthening laws for wildland urban interface protection and enhance wildfire preparedness education. B.Promote emergency preparedness education for businesses, with a focus on small and Latino-owned businesses. C.Update emergency volunteer plan. Public Safety: Prevent and respond to emergencies 4. Pursue cost saving and efficiency measures for emergency services. A.Work with the County of Marin to roll out emergency operations center and disaster service worker trainings for employees. B.Develop a countywide disaster response and recovery template website, working with County and other cities/towns. C.Coordinate and conduct multi-agency public safety trainings. Public Assets: Improve and preserve public assets 1. Plan use of Measure A funds for park and open space. A.Working with the B Team and GerstlePark Residents Association, build a new playground at Albert Park. B.Make playground improvements at Victor Jones park. C.Enhance vegetation management services in open space areas. Public Assets: Improve and preserve public assets 2. Sustain effective level of core infrastructure. A.Implement the sidewalk repair pilot program. B.Implement Capital Improvement Plan projects including a new Southern Heights Bridge, landslide repair on Irwin Street, underpass at Smith Range Rd, San Quentin pump station, new stormwater catchments, and more. C.Work with community partners and agencies to obtain funding for dredging the San Rafael Canal. D.Complete analysis and report on new library facility options. Public Assets: Improve and preserve public assets 3. Improve mobility by reducing traffic congestion and expanding bicycle, pedestrian and transit. A.Work with Golden Gate Transit to design a new transit center in Downtown. B.Continue to seek funding and begin construction of a multi-use path from 2nd to Andersen. C.Build a pedestrian bridge over the Canal at Grand Ave. Public Assets: Improve and preserve public assets 4. Support SMART operations and prepare for extension to Larkspur. A.Work with SMART to flip Francisco Blvd with the rail line. B.Make intersection improvements at Andersen and Rice Drive. C.Make improvements to intersections of the rail line at 3rd & 2nd. D.Prepare an application for a Quiet Zone from 2nd Street to Larkspur. E.Improve passenger welcoming experience at downtown San Rafael station. Foundational Services: Sustain organizational viability and exemplary service 1. Achieve short and long term financial viability and continue to seek financial resources for City priorities. A.Diversify sales tax revenue through new business development, with focus on Marin Square, Northgate Mall, and Downtown. B.Initiate excise tax collection / accounting practices if Measure G is successful. C.Update and consolidate the Master Fee Schedule. D.Develop a purchasing manual for clarity and guidance around large and small purchases. Foundational Services: Sustain organizational viability and exemplary service 2. Continue organizational excellence and succession planning. A.Expand and grow the Together San Rafael initiative including a second Learning Lab cohort and a revamped recognition program. B.Work with other agencies in Marin to recruit new employees and revamp the new employee onboarding experience. Foundational Services: Sustain organizational viability and exemplary service 3. Employ technology to improve efficiency and service level ability. A.Begin implementation of new citywide enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. B.Implement new electronic agenda management software. C.Develop a records management program and expand document management to other city departments. D.Implement highest priority security upgrades. E.Replace the Building Division’s system for scheduling inspections.