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Home My WebLink About1981-02-10; City Council; N/A; Goals and Objectives Hearing1� DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 1981 TO: CITY MANAGER FRO14: Assistant City Manager/Administration SUBJECT: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES HEARING ON FEBRUARY 10, 1981 The Goals and Objectives hearing on Tuesday, February 10, 1981 is designed as an opportunity for the public, members of City boards and commissions, and city staff to present suggestions on proposed City Goals and Objectives for 1981-82 fiscal year. Copies of the report on progress toward implementing existing goals and objectives have been distributed to members of city boards and commissions and department heads. News releases have been sent to local newspapers and radio stations announcing the purpose, date and time of the public meeting. Quarter page ads announcing the February 10 meeting and inviting public participation will be seen in the Blade -Tribune on Sunday, February 8, and in the Carlsbad Journal on Saturday, February 7. The Senior Citizen Association, Friends of the Library, Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters were also notified of the meeting and invited to attend. Attached is an agenda outline to provide guidance for conducting the goals and objectives portion of Tuesday's meeting. Also attached .is an outline of -the City's policy development process, a copy of the news release, and a copy of the letter sent to members of boards and commissions. At the conclusion of the public input and discussion the Mayor should appoint a Council sub -committee to work with City staff to prepare draft goals and objectives for City Council adoption. FRANK �NN_ NEN Assistant City Manager/Administration Attachments Council Action_ 2-10-81 Council appointed Council Members Casler and Kulchin to a sub -committee to work with staff to prepare goals and objectives for submission to Council in March. 1981-82 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES I INTRODUCTION A Purpose of Meeting B Review of Policy Development Process II DISCUSSION OF CITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A Presentation by residents and community groups B Presentation by members of City boards and commissions C Presentation by City staff III OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION IV APPOINT COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE TO DRAFT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES J 2-2-81 - ATTACHED COVER LETTER AND MEMO DATED 1-16-81 and REPORT ON PROGRESS TOWARD IMPIEMENTING "GOALS AND OBJECTIVES", dated January 1, 1981 sent to following: ALL ME14BERS OF: Planning Commission Parks & Rec. Commission Library Board of Trustees Traffic Safety Commission Parking Authority Building Authority Personnel Board Housing and .2edev. . Adv. Cc:nmittee Sr. Citizens Assoc, Jack Jimmick, Pres. Friends of Library, President Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Don Brown League of Women Voters, Ruth Hannold, P.O. Box 43, Carlsbad. Ak 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 Office of the Mayor January 30, 1981 TELEPHONE: (714) 438.5561 e' Citp of Cadgbab The City Council has established a policy development process that provides an opportunity for residents, community groups and members of City boards and com- missions to participate in the determination of City _goals and objectives. The goals and objectives estab- lished through this process will help guide the City Council and City staff in the preparation and adoption of the City's operating and capital improvement budgets. The City Council will be holding a workshop meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 1981 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad. All members of the co_tMunity are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in the workshop. We would like to k=a what you feel your City government should be doing to meet the needs of the community. Please come prepared to present ideas, suggestions or specific recommendations, or just come to listen or join in the discussions. Your ideas and suggestions are important and can have a significant impact on -future City programs and activities. Mark the date on your calendar, Tuesday, February 10, 1981 at 6:00 PM. hope to lsee you there. RONALD C . PACKARD Mayor 1981-82 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES I INTRODUCTION A Purpose of Meeting B Review of Policy Development Process II DISCUSSION OF CITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A Presentation by residents and community groups B Presentation by members of City boards and commissions C Presentation by City staff III OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION PURPOSE OF MEETING We would like to hear your ideas, suggestions, and recom- mendations on what your City should be doing to meet community needs. You should address your conunents to changes in existing programs ornewprograms you feel may be needed. The amity Council wants to know what community residents feel is important so that the City may better respond to community needs. The City Council will use this information to help establish City goals and policies. If you have a specific problem or question that may apply only to you, we would like to know about it. However, specific problems or complaints of this type should be taken up with the City Manager's Office. The City Manager's Office has an established procedure which will insure a prompt response to your problem. POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE COUNCIL POLICY 27 1. Council review existing goals and objectives. 2. Council propose amendments to existing goals and objectives and suggest new goals and objectives. 3. Tuesday, February 10 meeting has been set to receive public input. 4. After Tuesday's meeting, Council should appoint sub -committee to draft preliminary goals and objectives. 5. Council will consider preliminary goals and objectives and adopt final version at a February meeting. 6. Incorporate goals and objectives as appropriate into budget. FOR MORE INFORMATION NEWS CONTACT FRANK ALESHIRE, CITY MANAGER - 438-5561 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL POLICY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP The Carlsbad City Council is seeking greater involvement of residents in establishing the City's goals and objectives. A policy development procedure has been approved which provides an opportunity for residents, community groups, and members of City boards and commissions to participate directly in determining these goals and objectives. According to Mayor Ron Packard, "City Council Policy Statement No. 27 calls for the Council to hold an informal workshop each year in which an opportunity is provided for community residents and individuals to speak to -the directions and priorities the City government should consider for the ensuing year." r y The Council has sched:led the workshop meeting to begin at ' 6:00 P.M on Tuesday, February 10, 1981 in the City Council Chambers at 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad. The Council's policy development procedure is designed to provide an opportunity for community members to help establish City goals and objectives prior to the time the City begins work on its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st. The process incorporates the views expressed by the community in allocating resources, identifying problems and determining goals and objectives. Page 2 "We hope residents will come prepared to present ideas, suggestions, and specific recommendations on what they want their City government to be doing in the year to come to meet community needs." Mayor Packard continued, "The important thing is that residents participate, join in the informal discussions, or just come and listen. Your views are important and can have a signifi- cant impact on City programs and activities." 4