HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-035 N.C.S. 03/06/2017Resolution No. 2017 -035 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE
CITY COUNCIL'S GOALS AND PRIORITIES
FOR 2017 AND 2018
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted its bi- annual goal setting workshop on
February 4, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the workshop was to establish goals and priorities, and
focus limited human and financial resources, for the next two years; and
WHEREAS, progress on the goals and goal priorities achieved during 2015 and 2016
was reviewed; and
WHEREAS, priorities from that period were completed, continued, or modified; and
WHEREAS, input from the public was received; and
WHEREAS; revised goals for the two year period encompassing 2017 and 2018 were
considered; and
WHEREAS, consensus was reached by the Council during the workshop on a revised
set of goals for the two year period.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council does hereby
endorse and establish the Goals and Goal priorities for 2017 and 2018 developed at the February
4, 2017 goal setting workshop, and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
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EXHIBIT 1
Petaluma City Council Goals and Priorities for 2017 and 2018
I. GOAL: MAINTAIN FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
1. Priority: Enhance Existing Revenue Sources
a. Increase Revenue Collections Through Aggressive Utilization of Revenue
and Collections Officer Position
b. Evaluate for New Opportunities and Increase Existing User Fees
C. Educate the Public and Business Community on City Finances
2. Priority: Limit /Reduce Expenditures
a. Investigate, and Implement Consolidation Strategies to Reduce the Cost
of Services or Enhance Service Delivery, as Opportunities Arise
b. Continue to Seek Cost - Effective Means to Reduce Future PERS Liability
3.
Priority:
Establish New Revenue Sources
a.
Revisit Consideration and Initiation of a Sales Tax Increase
b.
Consider other Tax Increase Opportunities
4.
Priority:
Establish Fiscally Sustainable Funding for Storm Water
Management
11. GOAL:
INVEST IN HUMAN RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
1.
Priority:
Establish an In -House Leadership Academy for Management and
Supervisory Staff
a.
Develop Program Design
b.
Conduct Program with New and Existing Staff
2.
Priority:
Develop and Revise Written Human Resources Guidance
a.
Update Personnel System Ordinance, and Related Ordinances and
Resolutions
b.
Develop Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
3.
Priority:
Develop Materials and Provide Staff Training
a.
Resolutions
b.
Ordinances
C.
Contracts
d.
Leases
e.
Requests for Proposals
4.
Priority:
Plan for City -wide Computer System Replacement
a.
Determine the Useful Life of the Current System
b.
Evaluate Replacement Options
C.
Identify and Secure Funding Sources
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5. Priority: Continue to Develop the City's Website and Social Media to Allow
for More Efficient and Interactive Communication Between
Residents and City Departments
a. Digitize Document storage
b. Expand the Number of On -Line Applications for a Variety of Permits
6. Priority: Update the City Charter
7. Priority: Update and Make Consistent Advisory Bodies' Enabling Legislation
a. Airport Commission
b. Building Board of Appeals
C. Recreation, Music & Parks Commission
d. Transit Advisory Committee
GOAL: ESTABLISH / REVISE LOCAL LEGISLATION
1. Priority: Review and Amend the Elements of the General Plan 2025 to
2.
3.
4.
5.
Reflect Changes Since its Adoption in 2008
a. Updates to Reflect FEMA Mapping Update
b. Conduct UGB Assessment (Policy 1 -P -37)
C. Update Exhibits and Figures to Reflect Implementation
d. Incorporate and Update References to New /Updated Plans and Studies
e. Update acceptable traffic CEQA thresholds to transition from LOS to VMT,
in keeping with anticipated state CEQA guidelines
Priority: Continue to Develop and Implement Procedural and Legislative
Changes That Support the Development Review Process
a. Revise Local CEQA Guidelines
b. Update IZO Chapter 15 and Historic District Guidelines, Historic
Preservation Regulations, Guidelines and Resources
C. Apply for CLG certification and the next available grant cycle for
matching funds to update
d. Complete Sign Code Update
Priority: Update Marijuana Ordinance to Address Recreational Use
Priority: Collaborate with the County of Sonoma to Adopt Extended
Producer Responsibility Ordinance for Druqs and Sharps
Priority: Conduct Workshops, Monthly or as Needed, on Topics Which May
Require Legislative Action
a. Water and Wastewater Rates
b. Tax and Revenue Initiatives
C. Marijuana Regulation
d. General Plan Amendments /Updates
e. Sea Level Rise
f. Housing Strategies
g. Transit Consolidation
h. Storm Water Funding
i. Age Friendly Community
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IV. GOAL: PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABILITY,
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Priority: Plan and Implement Age- Friendly Community Strategies
a. Work with the County of Sonoma, and Other Agencies to establish
planning process to obtain Age Friendly Community status
b. Develop work plan across all departments to fully recognize and
incorporate requirements and guidelines for Petaluma as an all ages
community
2. Priority: Sustainability Practices
a. Design and Deliver Cost - Effective energy and Other Resource Savings
Projects for City Facilities and Infrastructure
3. Priority: Implement the Central Petaluma Specific Plan - Maximize
Development Potential Around Transit - Oriented Development
a. Work with SMART to Site Second Station
b. Work with SMART, Developers, and Stakeholders to Create Parking
Adjacent to the SMART station and Downtown
4. Priority: Update the 5 -Year Economic Development Strategy
5. Priority: Identify and Implement Programs to Increase Affordable Housing
a. Revise Housing - related Development Impact Fees
b. Seek to Provide Housing for All Income Levels
C. Focus Attention on Affordable Housing to Attract /Retain Talent
6. Priority: Create and Implement Programs to Attract Talent and Develop
the Local Workforce
7. Priority: Conclude Fairgrounds Lease Negotiations
a. Complete Joint City /Fair Feasibility Analysis
b. Revise Lease or Develop Use Agreement
C. Initiate Public Process as Prerequisite to Property Development
8. Priority: Establish Sustainability Agency for Petaluma Ground Water Basin
a. Work with Eligible Agencies in the Basin to Establish a Consolidated
Agency by June 30, 2017, Consistent with Prior City Council Direction; or in
the alternative
b. Establish by June 30, 2017 a Petaluma- specific GSA to regulate
groundwater use inside Petaluma Corporate Limits
V. GOAL: ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Priority: Continue to implement "Petaluma Policing"
a. Continue to Build Public Trust and Legitimacy through
Outreach, Social Media and Programs
b. Conduct District Level Neighborhood Meetings
C. Obtain CALEA Certification
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2.
Priority:
Reduce Major Crimes by 5% Annually
a.
Develop intelligence -led policing strategies to target crime and offenders
b.
Increase available time by patrol to more than 30% to allow proactive
policing to detect and deter crime before it occurs
C.
Analyze and deploy resources to known crime locations and known
offenders to reduce crime
3.
Priority:
Increase Traffic Safety and Reduce Collisions
a.
Emphasize traffic safety education and awareness
b.
Increase traffic safety enforcement by 500
C.
Reduce fatal traffic collisions by 50%
d.
Reduce Injury Collisions by 25%
4.
Priority:
Implement Downtown Sprinkler Ordinance and Conduct
Outreach.
5.
Priority:
Provide an Additional Paramedic Ambulance
6.
Priority:
Dredge Petaluma River and Marina /Turning Basin
a.
Continue working with Federal and Regional Partners to Obtain Necessary
Clearances
b.
Identify and Pursue Funding Sources to Conduct Dredging Activities
7. Priority:
a.
VI. GOAL:
1. Priority:
a.
b.
C.
2. Priority:
a.
b.
3. Priority:
a.
4. Priority:
a.
Continue to Plan and Deliver Flood Protection Projects
Complete next Phase of Denman Reach Project
PLAN AND DELIVER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Coordinate with Calfrans. SCTA and Others to Deliver Reaional
and Local Highway Transportation Improvements
Highway 101 Widening
Rainier Undercrossing /Interchange
Southern Crossing
Prepare Capital Replacement for Streets, Sidewalks, Multi -Use
Paths and Traffic Signals
Identify Funding Sources
Initiate Construction
Complete E. Washington Park, Phase II
Baseball Facilities
Conduct Park Planning and /or Acquisition Activities
Lafferty Ranch
Priority: Renovate and Expand Fire Stations 2 and 3
a. Continue to direct TOT funding to building renovations
b. Seek funding for expansions
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C. Continue to seek funding to Relocated Fire Station 1
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