HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 3.A 01/28/2008CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA BILL
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January 28, 2008
Agenda Title: 2008 Council Goals and Objectives Meeting Date: January 28, 2008
Meeting Time: N 3:00 PM
❑ 7:00 PM
Category: ❑ Presentation N Consent Calendar ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Unfinished Business ❑ New Business
Department: Director: Contact Person: Phone Number:
City Manager Michael Bierman Michael Bierman 778-4345
Cost of Proposal: None Account Number:
Amount Budgeted: None Name of Fund:
Attachments to Agenda Packet Item:
Resolution
Summary Statement: On January 14, 2008, the City Council met to review the missions, goals and programs
and to establish a list of goals and priorities to set the overall direction for 2008.
After careful consideration, the Council established the following list:
• Select a City Manager
• Approve the 2025 General Plan in a timely manner
• Ensure the fiscal strength of the City
• plan for the impact of the state fiscal crisis
* discuss with the community the ramifications of the "Initiative to Reduce Current City of Petaluma
Wastewater and Water Service Rates to Rates in Effect on January 1, 2006 and Provide for Specified
Annual Adjustments Thereto" and its impact on the community and the City's financial strength
• Select criteria for the ranking of development projects
• Select criteria for the prioritization of City capital projects
• Work together for a common purpose with unity and clear direction
Recommended Citv Council Action/Suggested Motion:
Approve resolution approving list of goals for 2008
Reviewed by Admin. Svcs. Dir: I Reviewed by City Attornev:
Date: I Date:
Rev. # Date Last Revised:
File:
Approved by Manager:
Date:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COUNCIL GOALS
AND PRIORITIES FOR 2008
WHEREAS, the City Council met on January 14, 2008 to review the 2007 missions,
goals and programs of the City and to establish the list of goals and priorities for 2008; and
WHEREAS, after discussion and careful consideration, the Council established the
following:
• Select a City Manager.
• Approve the 2025 General Plan in a timely manner.
• Ensure the fiscal strength of the City by:
o planning for the impact of the state fiscal crisis.
o discussing with the community the ramifications of the "Initiative to Reduce
Current City of Petaluma Wastewater and Water Service Rates to Rates in Effect
on January 1, 2006 and Provide for Specified Annual Adjustments Thereto" and
its impact on the community and the City's financial strength.
• Select criteria for the ranking of development projects.
• Select criteria for the prioritization of City capital projects.
• Work together for a common purpose with unity and clear direction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the Goals and Priorities for 2008.