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Agenda Report
Date:
May 14, 2001
To:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
From:
John B. Bahorski
City Manager
Subject:
Goals and Objectives Report
SUMMARY OF REOUEST•
Approve the goals, objectives and completion dates as set forth in Attachment A.
The City Council and City Manager participated in a goal setting workshop on April 28,
2001. Dr. Richard Garcia facilitated the goal setting workshop that ultimately created
four goals and 21 objectives. These goals and objectives are intended to bring focus to the
City organization and help shape how resources are allocated in the future. The goals
formulated at this workshop are general statements of intended accomplishments that
outlines a desirable level of service to be performed or conditions that will be attained.
City Council developed the following four goals:
• Deliver responsive, user- friendly customer service.
• Improve quality of life for all residents.
• Create sustainable revenues for essential City services.
• Adopt a proactive, constructive approach to land use issues
Following the workshop, the goals and objectives were organized by the facilitator and
sent to the City. Working with staff, each of the 21 objectives were assigned a completion
date with the understanding that some of the objectives will be completed before the
established completion date. Staff is recommending that Council review the completion
date for each objective to ensure they meet with the expectations of Council. Staff
believes that the completion dates for the objectives are aggressive but can be
accomplished within the specified time frame.
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After City Council approves the goals, objectives and completion dates, staff will begin
the process of briefing the various City committees, boards, and commissions on the
City's goals and objectives. It is important that the various City advisory bodies are made
aware of these goals and objectives so that all levels of City government understand the
Council's direction. In addition, each Department Head will be required to discuss the
goals and objectives with their employees so that every employee is aware of the
direction that the City is moving toward.
Goals and objectives are only meaningful if they are monitored and the organization is
held accountable. To ensure City Council is kept informed of the progress made on
achieving the specific goals and objectivesrstaff is committed to placing a monthly status
report on the City Council agenda. In addition, staff will place the goals, objectives and
the status report on the City's web site to keep the community informed on the progress
being made to achieve these goals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City goals, objectives, and completion dates.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. City goals and objectives
Deliver Responsive, User - Friendly Customer Service.
OBJECTIVES
• Conduct a comprehensive review of the City Charter, General
Plan, Zoning Ordinances, and LCP. (COMPLETED BY CHARTER MARCH
2002, GENERAL PLAN, ZomNG & LCP, JUNE 2003)
• Develop and implement a Records Retention and Destruction
Policy utilizing information technology. (COMPLETED BY JUNE 2003)
• Develop and implement interactive access to government
services, permits, and payments. (COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 2002)
• Create a Public Outreach Plan. (COMPLETED BY AuGusT 2001)
• Restructure City Planning Land Use procedures. (COMPLETED BY
JUNE 2002)
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for each City
Department. (COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 2001)
• Support the City Manager in implementation of management
systems and programs.
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Improve Quality Of Life For All Residents.
OBJECTIVES
• Develop a plan to improve access to businesses and services in
the City. (COMPLETED BY JUNE 2002)
• Repair and repave City streets and alleys consistent with the
Pavement Management Plan. (COMPLETED BY JUNE 2002 AND ONGoiNG)
• Address Water Quality issues within the City's Sphere of
Influence. (COMPLETED BY AUGUST 2002)
• Develop an Advocacy Plan to address external Water Quality
Issues. (COMPLETED BY AUGUST 200 1)
• Investigate and report on using Reclaimed Water for irrigation.
(COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 2001)
• Allocate more resources to maintaining and enhancing City
facilities. (COMPLETED BYJUNE2002)
• Repair all water and sewer infrastructure within five years.
(COMPLETED BY JUNE 2006)
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GOAL
Create Sustainable Revenues For Essential City Services.
OBJECTIVES
• Create a Fiscal Policy for the City. The Policy should include
the Utility User Tax. (COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 200 1)
• Increase Sales Tax Revenues by attracting Resident serving
businesses. (COMPLETED BY JUNE 2002)
• Develop a plan for being proactive in attracting Resident
serving businesses. (COMPLETED BY JANUARY 2002)
• Explore and report on the feasibility of selling City services to
other agencies. (COMPLETED BY JUNE 2002)
• Explore and report on the feasibility and cost effectiveness of
annexation. (COMPLETED BY DECEMBER ZOO I)
• Develop a Financial Management System that includes
reporting, tracking, performance milestones/benchmarks and
cost/profit centers. (COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 2002)
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GOAL.
Adopt A Proactive, Constructive Approach To Land Use
Issues.
OBJECTIVE
Dedicate resources to the proper acquisition and restoration of
the Hellman properties. (COMPLETED BY JUNE 2002)
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