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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM City Council Goals FY2015-16orrvoF Agenda Item No: C,
Meeting Date: May 18, 2015
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: CITY MANAGER
Prepared by: Nancy Mackie, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Council Goals for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the proposed goals and strategies for Fiscal Year 15-16.
DISCUSSION: On May 4, 2015, the City Council held a special study session to discuss the
proposed goals and strategies for Fiscal Year 15-16. Staff proposed a list of goals and the City
Council revised them to add additional items as well as discussed priorities among the list. The
goals resulting from this study session are included as Attachment A.
FISCAL IMPACT: Citywide goals are linked to the operating and capital resources available to
accomplish them. Therefore adoption of the final Fiscal Year 15-16 budget will need to reflect
the adopted goals.
OPTIONS:
1. Adopt goals as presented.
2. Direct staff to make amendments to goals to meet the desires of the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and adopt by motion the recommended goals for FY15-16
ATTACHMENT:
A. FY15-16 Goals
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
File No.: - l
Council Meeting: 1 r f
Disposition: 0 c
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
GOALS AND STRATEGIES
Fiscal Year 15-16
MISSION
The Mission of the City of San Rafael is to enhance the quality of life and to provide for a safe,
healthy, prosperous and livable environment in partnership with the community.
VISION
Our vision for San Rafael is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of our
diversity, with unique and distinct neighborhoods in a beautiful natural environment, sustained
by active and informed residents and a responsible innovative local government.
May 18, 2015
ATTACHMENT A
2014/15 Major Accomplishments
■ Strategic Plan process for new public safety facilities
■
Completed Housing Element update
■ Coordinated a three -county collaborative procurement for
the installation of solar on public facilities, resulting in
contracts for solar on six San Rafael facilities
■ Revitalized Boyd Park with new family-oriented activities
and events
■ Created a City Council liaison program for all Boards and
Commissions
■ Approved a new Community Engagement Action Plan
■ Completed business retention interviews with the Chamber
of Commerce
■ implemented massage ordinance, resulting in the closure of
10 massage establishments
■ Drafted 10 -year Report Card on General Plan progress
■ Streamlined processes and procedures through code
revisions and zoning amendments
■ Hired new Emergency Services Coordinator and
commenced Hazard Mitigation Plan
■ Purchased and implemented body -worn cameras for all
police officers
■ Approved new 3 -year Capital Improvement Program
■ Created Assessment District Policy
■ Constructed new bike and pedestrian pathway on
Boyd Park Grand Reopening Celebration on April 26, 2015
Netherton Ave Rendering of solar installation on City Hall
■ Conducted speed surveys and adjusted speed limits on "D"
Street of
■
Held community meetings and obtained City Council
proceed direction to
p ed with establishing a Quiet Zone for
SMART train service
■ Provided direction to SMART regarding Downtown station
design aesthetic and color,,p
■ Adopted the City Council's first Legislative Platform
■ Conducted customer service training for permitting and
regulatory staff
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■ Received grants and commenced studies on potential
transit center relocation and parking utilization/wayfinding
station
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platform
for the Downtown SMART Station area
■ Commenced visioning and early planning efforts related to Rendering of Downtown SMART
building a new Downtown Library
■ Completed an I.T. Roadmap and began implementation
■ Hired new City Manager effective August 1
■ Downtown beautification improvements including new banners and landscaping
■ Completed "Safe Routes to School" sidewalk improvements to Davidson Middle School
■ Resurfaced over 18 roadway segments, including working with County of Marin to resurface 4.5 miles of Point San
Pedro Road
*represents new initiatives 2
GOAL A:
STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
& LEAD DEPARTMENTS
NEIGHBORHOOD
1. Sustain a vibrant Downtown and other business
Economic Development
AND ECONOMIC
areas
Subcommittee
VITALITY
a) Implement recommendations from
Economic Development
Downtown retail recruitment strategy*
Create and
b) Support development of key sites such as 999
Economic Development
Third Street and 1001 Fourth Street
Preserve a
c) Continue business retention interviews with
Economic Development
Healthy Economy
Chamber and Downtown Business
and
Improvement District
Neighborhoods
d) Pursue code enforcement of massage
Community Development
establishments
2. Facilitate affordable housing opportunities and
Economic Development &
reduce the number of homeless
Homelessness Subcommittees
a) Implement Homeless Action Plan
Homelessness Subcommittee
b) Assist Ritter Center with relocation process
Econ. & Community Development
c) Identify Shelter/Transitional Housing Options
Homelessness Subcommittee
d) Work with regional partners to enhance
Economic Development
affordable housing programs and
opportunities*
e) Develop "Junior Second Unit" zoning
Community Development
amendments*
3. Reduce Greenhouse Gases
a) Implement Climate Change Action Plan
City Manager's Office
including solar on city facilities, bike and
pedestrian infrastructure and other high
priority items
b) Study overall greenhouse gas emissions
City Manager's Office
community wide and begin work on the 5 -
year inventory*
c) Develop standards and permit process for
Community Development
community gardens*
*represents new initiatives
GOAL B:
STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
& LEAD DEPARTMENTS
QUALITY OF LIFE
1. Create community through programs and spaces
offering enrichment opportunities
Serve and
a) Analyze and report on structure and viability
Community Services
Strengthen
of City's Childcare Program
Community and
b) Plan for Great Race 2016
Economic Development
Regional
c) Support existing special events program and
Economic Development
plan for new events*
Subcommittee
Relationships
2. Work to provide literary, artistic, recreational and
cultural experiences for all residents and embrace
our diversity
a) Conduct a needs assessment of facilities and
Library Subcommittee
plan for potential new Downtown Library*
b) Pursue new opportunities for Boyd Gate
Community Services
House*
c) Implement Pickleweed Park synthetic turf
Community Services
fundraising campaign
d) Renovate Terra Linda Pool House
Community Services & Public
Works
3. Collaborate with community partners and utilize
All Departments
the expertise of Boards and Commissions,
agencies, and associations
a) Work with Boards and Commissions regarding
All Departments
annual work plan presentations to City
Council*
b) Work with Smoke-Free Marin on regulations
City Manager's Office
regarding e-cigarettes and tobacco sales in
pharmacies*
4. Improve resident engagement and governmental
All Departments
transparency
a) Work with staff Communication Team to
City Manager's Office
implement Community Engagement Action
Plan*
*represents new initiatives
GOAL C:
STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
& LEAD DEPARTMENTS
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Plan for essential public safety facility upgrades
Facilities Subcommittee
and improvements with % cent additional Measure
E funds
Prevent and
Respond to
a) Prioritize use of additional Measure E funds
City Manager's Office, Fire, Police,
Emergencies
for safety building improvements and begin
Finance, Public Works
design of selected facilities*
2. Provide a safe and secure environment for people,
Fire, Police, Public Works
businesses and property in the community
a) Target quality of life issues in Downtown and
Police, Fire, Public Works
open space*
b) Strengthen rules and regulations for conduct
City Attorney, Police, Community
in parks
Services
c) Work with County, federal and state agencies
Police
to address human trafficking issues*
3. Further develop community and organizational
Fire Department's Office of
emergency readiness
Emergency Services
a) Implement Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) and staff training
b) Update Emergency Management Strategic
Plan*
c) Prepare Hazard Mitigation Plan
4. Pursue cost saving and efficiency measures for
Police & Fire Departments
emergency services
a) Negotiate new County lease and fire services
City Manager's Office, Fire
agreements*
b) Pursue additional shared services with fire and
Police, Fire
police agencies in Marin
c) Monitor and analyze effectiveness of Major
Police
Crimes Task Force to determine future
participation*
d) Conduct analysis of crime trends
Police
*represents new initiatives
GOAL D:
STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
& LEAD DEPARTMENTS
PUBLIC ASSETS
1. Plan use of Measure A funds for park and open
Community Services, Fire, Police,
space improvements
Public Works
Improve and
a) Implement plan for use of funds and report
Preserve Public
out annually
Assets.....
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2. Sustain effective level of core infrastructure
Public Works
maintenance
a) Implement Capital Improvement Program and
Public Works
provide regular updates
b) Consider ordinance and/or partnership
Public Works, City Attorney
program for sidewalk maintenance & liability
3. Improve mobility through reducing traffic
Public Works
congestion and expanding bicycle, pedestrian, and
transit opportunities
a) Implement Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Public Works
b) Conduct speed surveys and implement /
enforce speed limit changes where
Public Works, Police
appropriate*
c) Work with Transportation Authority of Marin
City Manager's Office, Public Works
and County on reopening the third lane of the
Richmond Bridge*
4. Prepare for arrival of Sonoma Marin Area Rail
SMART Subcommittee
Transit (SMART)
a) Design and seek approvals for Andersen Drive
Public Works
crossing
b) Design downtown traffic operations /
Public Works
improvements (One Bay Area Grant)
c) File Notice of Intent for Quiet Zone
City Attorney
d) Conduct study for Transit Center relocation
Econ. Development, Public Works
with Bridge District and Marin Transit*
e) Conduct study for parking utilization and
Parking Services
wayfinding*
f) Study multi-use pathway "gaps' in the North-
Public Works
South Greenway*
g) Coordinate train safety community education*
City Manager's Office
h) Work with Chamber and other stakeholders to
City Manager's Office
plan for station connectivity needs*
*represents new initiatives
GOAL E:
STRATEGIES AND KEY IMPLEMENTATION TASKS
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
& LEAD DEPARTMENTS
FOUNDATIONAL
1. Achieve short and long term financial viability
Finance Subcommittee
SERVICES
a) Continue to seek pension and Other Post-
Pension Subcommittee &
Employment Benefits (OPER) reform and cost
Human Resources
Sustain
management
Organizational
b) Adopt new purchasing policy*
Finance, City Attorney
Viability and
c) Improve online City financial information*
Finance
Exemplary
Service
2• Continue organizational excellence and succession
All Departments
planning
a) Complete contract extensions through labor
Human Resources,
negotiations and increase openness and
City Manager's Office
transparency of process
b) Pilot electronic performance appraisal system
Human Resources
3. Continue to seek financial resources for City
All Departments
priorities
a) Leverage fundraising and grants at local, State
All Departments
and Federal level
b) Sustain existing special revenues (e.g.
All Departments
paramedic, library) and identify additional as
appropriate
c) Prepare for 2016 Library tax
Library
4. Employ technology to improve efficiency and
Information Technology &
service level ability
All Departments
a) Complete I.T. Projects Roadmap and develop
Information Technology
5 -year Strategic Plan
b) Commence document management, eGov
Information Technology, City
improvements, and open data initiatives
Manager's Office, City Clerk
c) Upgrade City's email and phone systems*
Information Technology
d) Procure new Community Services program
Community Services
registration software*
e) Upgrade remote locations (Public Works, fire
Information Technology
stations, community centers) with high-speed
network infrastructure*
*represents new initiatives