HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-038 N.C.S. 03/16/2009Resolution No. 2009-038 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ENDORSING AND ESTABLISHING THE
CITY COUNCIL'S GOALS AND PRIORITIES FOR 2009 - 2010
WHEREAS, the City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney held a full day
workshop on January 15, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose ofthe workshop was to strengthen teamwork and to establish
goals and priorities for the next two years; and,
WHEREAS, a consensus was reached on the norms of conduct to be followed by the
City Council and staff to strengthen the effectiveness of working relationships and teamwork
between them, as well as an understanding of the roles of the Mayor, Council, City Manager, and
City Attorney; and,
WHEREAS, five categories of goals were agreed upon for the next five years, with
priorities established within each category for the next two years, along with other projects of
interest; and,
WHEREAS, a vision statement and values for the organization were identified, to be
further refined by the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager will identify and
establish atwo-year Work Plan for items that are moving forward on a schedule; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Work Plan should be considered a living
document, with periodic progress reports to be made to the Council on the priorities, with
approval and direction given to staff, along with cost benefits analysis of other emerging issues
and projects made as issues arise; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby endorse and establish
the Goals and Priorities established at the January 15, 2009 goal setting workshop.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Ap ved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting-on the 16`~ day of March, ~ Yorrn:
2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Qarrett, Glass, Harris, I-lealy, Rabbits, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ~v~N ~-~'
City Clerk
Attorney
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