Loading...
CC 2020-09-22_11a Top 10 Council Priorities for FY 2020-21_PP Presentation DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF TOP 10 COUNCIL PRIORITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 9/22/2020 1 Background Draft Strategic Plan Developed by Ad Hoc Committee pre-COVID-19 Presented to Council on April 9, 2020 Direction to return with further discussion at mid-year budget review Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget Process July 28, 2020 Council direction to return with Top 10 Priorities prior to further Strategic Plan discussion 9/22/2020 2 Background What happens with the draft Strategic Plan? Further discussion will occur at the time of the mid-year budget review Strategic Plan intended to identify Council’s vision for the City and both short- and long-term goals and work items to carry out that vision 9/22/2020 3 Background How does the Top 10 Council Priorities list relate to the Strategic Plan? Staff developed a draft Top 10 Council Priorities list based on anticipated work items to be completed this fiscal year under the current budget Some of the proposed Top 10 Priorities are also identified in the draft Strategic Plan; others are related to needs that arose after development of the draft Strategic Plan Future priorities lists will be developed consistent with an adopted Strategic Plan and as part of the budgeting process 9/22/2020 4 Background Each priority has been evaluated to ensure that it is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART). Some priorities that state larger, over-arching goals have been broken down into more discreet tasks that are intended to meet the SMART metrics. Staff has evaluated each item to ensure that it can be realistically completed this fiscal year. 9/22/2020 5 Proposed Priorities COVID-19 Response Ongoing response to changes in State and local COVID-19 orders and regulations, including changes to operations for local businesses and City functions and enforcement 9/22/2020 6 Proposed Priorities COVID-19 Response 1. (Cont.) Temporary use and encroachment permits Parklets Recreation and childcare services Additional accommodations as requested Enforcement Adapt City functions 9/22/2020 Continue issuing temporary use and encroachment permits as necessary and appropriate to support changes in business needs throughout the reopening process Continue supporting the parklet program throughout the reopening process and evaluate the potential for retaining parklets indefinitely Continue providing recreation and childcare services in a safe and flexible manner, consistent with COVID-19 orders and restrictions Review requests from business owners and the public for accommodations and enforcement in light of changing COVID-19 orders and restrictions Adapt City functions to the reopening process in a manner that ensures the safety and overall wellbeing of employees and the public while also continuing to deliver excellent customer service 7 Proposed Priorities Fiscal Stability and Economic Development Continue ensuring fiscal stability for the organization throughout the planning, budgeting, and expenditure processes Year-end and quarterly financial reports Biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 Five Cities Fire Authority evaluation of financial and service level options for Arroyo Grande 9/22/2020 Fiscal Stability and Economic Development 2. Continue ensuring fiscal stability for the organization throughout the planning, budgeting, and expenditure processes Prepare and present year-end and quarterly financial reports to Council Prepare a biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23 Continue supporting the Five Cities Fire Authority’s evaluation of financial and service level options for the delivery of cost-efficient fire and emergency services in Arroyo Grande 8 Proposed Priorities Fiscal Stability and Economic Development Develop short- and long-term economic development goals of the City in light of the adopted Economic Development Element, and evaluate and allocate SB 1090 funds for programs consistent with these economic development goals Identify short- and long-term economic development goals - Winter 2020/21 Allocate SB 1090 funds - Spring of 2021 9/22/2020 Fiscal Stability and Economic Development 3. Develop short- and long-term economic development goals of the City in light of the adopted Economic Development Element, and evaluate and allocate SB 1090 funds for programs consistent with these economic development goals Discuss and identify short- and long-term economic development goals by the Winter of 2020/2021 Evaluate and allocate SB 1090 funds for programs consistent with the identified economic goals by the Spring of 2021 9 Proposed Priorities Affordable Housing Complete and adopt an updated Housing Element consistent with State law by January 2021 Complete and adopt an amended ADU Ordinance that also addresses Tiny Homes on Wheels, and support the completion of pre-approved ADU plans that will streamline the ADU approval process 9/22/2020 10 Proposed Priorities Infrastructure and Water Resilience Planning Complete and adopt an updated Circulation Element Complete and approve a Water/Wastewater Rate Study in the Spring of 2021 9/22/2020 11 Proposed Priorities Infrastructure and Water Resilience Planning Complete and approve a Central Coast Blue Memorandum of Agreement that builds upon the framework approved by Council on August 25, 2020 Receive an update and review the future of the Brisco Interchange Project before February 2021 9/22/2020 12 Proposed Priorities Organizational Excellence Including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives Continue stabilizing and strengthening the organization through recruitment, retention, and structural adjustments, and develop and implement a Council-adopted goal to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion 9/22/2020 13 Proposed Priorities Organizational Excellence Including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives (Cont.) Council policy supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion - Winter 2020/2021 Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in areas of hiring, retention, and community engagement Recruit and retain new employees for key vacant positions 9/22/2020 14 Proposed Priorities Organizational Excellence Including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives (Cont.) Operational changes to optimize efficiency and maintain excellent customer service Police Department policies, practices, and training updates Police Department public outreach plan 9/22/2020 Continue implementing operational changes to optimize efficiency while maintaining excellent customer service Continue updates to our Police Department’s policies, practices, and training, including those that address diversity, equity, inclusion, and use of force Support the Police Chief’s development and implementation of a public outreach plan 15 Recommendation It is recommended the City Council discuss, modify as necessary, and approve the Top 10 Council Priorities for Fiscal Year 2020-21. 9/22/2020 Continue implementing operational changes to optimize efficiency while maintaining excellent customer service Continue updates to our Police Department’s policies, practices, and training, including those that address diversity, equity, inclusion, and use of force Support the Police Chief’s development and implementation of a public outreach plan 16 Discussion and Direction 9/22/2020 17 Thank You 9/22/2020 18