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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-26; City Council; 6577-2; Goals and Objectives Status Report- .- C17 a OF CARLSBAD - AGEND- BILL RB# b3-77-44 DEPT. CM MTG. 1/26/82 ca 3? TITLE: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES STATUS REPORT DEPT. HD. CITY *TTY$&g CITY MGR~ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review existing Goals and Objectives. Revise, add, or delete goals and objectives as the Council may direct. ITEM EXPLANATION: City Council policy calls for the Council to review the City's Goals and Objectives in January. The Council may make preliminary revisions to the Goals and Objectives at this time. A workshop meeting may be held to allow an opportunity for members of City boards, commissions, and the public to comment. A status report on current Goals and Objectives is attached. Progress toward implementing Goals and Objectives is summarized as follows: 1. Complete. 16 2. Partially complete. 32 3. No action. 9 4. Scheduled for future date. 6 5. Ongoing. No specific completion date. 28 If the Council wishes to receive additional input on the Goals and Objectives, a public hearing can be scheduled for a future meeting. EXHIBIT: Status report on Goals and Objectives -- I .. Claude A. Lewis Girard W. Anear CITY OF CARLSRAD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Fiscal Year 1981-82 STATUS REPORT CITY COUNCIL RONALD C. PACKARD, MAYOR Mary H. Casler Ann J. Kulchin FRANK ALESHIRE City Manager d .. INTRODUCTION The Carlsbad City Council annually adopts a set of Goals and Objectives to guide the development of the City's operating and capital improvement budgets. The following set of Goals and Objectives were adopted by the City Council following an extensive public input process. These Goals and Objectives are contingent on funding. Implementation of specific goals and objectives are subject to approval on a project by project basis, and dates of implementation may vary depending on financing and changing city priorities. 3 - .- rc- TABLE OF CONTENT; GOAL - A. €3. C. D. E. F. UTILITIES MANAGEMENT: A-1 Long-Range Water Plans A-2 Water Enterprise Assets A-3 Sewer Metering Program COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT : B-1 Growth Management R-2 Housing B-3 Redevelopment ENVIRONMENTAL QIJALITY: C-1 Agricultural Preservation C-2 Noise Control C-3 Air Quality C-4 Lagoon Management C-5 Energy Conservation C-6 Beach Erosion TRANSPORTATION: D-1 Street System HUMAN SERVICES: E-1 Human Service Planning E-2 Library Service E-3 Park and Recreation Services GENERAL GOVERNMENT: F-1 Intergovernmental Relations F-2 Incentive Programs F-3 Productivity Improvements F-4 Crime Prevent ion PAGE 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 13 13 14 17 17 18 .18 19 F-5 Citizen Participation .- GOAL - - UTILITIES MANAGEMENT A-1 Develop long range plans and programs to assmre an adequate supply of water (both potable and nor-potable] for the community, Objectives: A-1-1 Develop a comprehensive plan for provision of water service to all Carlsbad residents. (U/M Director) (1982) CURRENT STATUS: A prel-iminarv analysis entitled "Diagnostic Analysis of the City of Carlqbad and Costa Real Municipal Water District Arels" was completed by Glenn Reiter. This analysis identifies shortcomings of the present system which will have to be addressed in the long range plan. City Engineer has assigned a projects engineer (Bob Wojcik) to develop non-potable system engineering standards and specifications. A-1-2 Implement City of Carlsbad Master Plan for treatment and reclamation of wastewater. (U/M Director & City Engineer) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: Program was completed in August (Les Evans' Report) and development of further reclamation facilities has been deferred until the 1985 time frame. Renegotiation of the Lake Calavera Hills treatment plant agreement will provide for facility construction in the mid 80's. During the first six months of the fiscal gear the City adopted an "Action Plan for Sewage and Reclaimed Water Facilities"; approved an agreement to purchase the Lake Calavera Hills Sewage Treatment Plant and delayed the construction of the Palomar Airport Sewage Treatment Plant. The Engineering and Utilities Departments are presently developing a Master Plan for the Distribution of Reclaimed Water and standards for construction of dual water systems. (City Engineer) A-1-3 Consolidate authority and responsibility for water service to City and Costa Real Municipal District customers by the establishment of a subsidiary district. (U/M Director) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Subsidiary District - Fall back and regroup - election was not successful. -1- 5- - GOAL A-2 Develop polities and programs for the aanagcmert of major water system assets not cnrrertly used for water service. Objectives: A-2-1 Retain water rights in San Luis Rey Valley and Kelly Field. (U/M Director) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: Water rights and water license have been kept current - no new progress to report. A-2-2 Develop a long-range plan for the beneficial use of the San Luis Rey well field through cooperation with the City of Oceanside for treatment, transportation, and for exchange of water. (U/M Director) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: No progress - informal discussions with Ocean- side Sewer and Water Director have occurred. A-2-3 Develop a policy regarding utilization/disposition of Lake Calavera property. (U/M Director) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Lake Calavera feasibility as a park site is being reconsidered as a part of the updating of the P & R element of the General Plan. A-2-4 Form a Public Utilities Commission to advise Council on matters pertaining to water, sewer, water reclamation and related utility matters. CURRENT STATUS: No progress on P.U. Commission although Mayor has indicated that he intends to pursue this issue in 1982. GOAL A-3 Develop a program to meter Carlsbad sewer flow to Encina Plant. Objective: A-3-1 Purchase and install meter system for Carlsbad sewerage flowing into Encina Plant. (City Engineer) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Meter project ($173,000) included in 82-83 CIP. The City has approved the construction of meter in new interceptor line under construction at Encina Sewage Treatment Plant. The meter will measure flows from Palomar Sewer Service area of the City. (City Engineer) -2- GOAL - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - R-1 Insure orderly and predictable growth so as to enable City to provide required services corcnrrcrt with need, Objectives: B-1-1 Develop growth management program. (Planning Director) (June, 1981) CURRENT STATUS: Consultant retained to prepare study completed work, report accepted by Council 9/81. The report recommended implementation of "Public Facilities Management System" (PFMS). Staff currently preparing detailed report on PFMS scheduled to council by February 1982. B-1-2 Coordinate CIP with Growth Management Program. (Planning Director) (Nov., 1981) CURRENT STATUS: Consultant retained to prepare study completed work, report accepted by Council 9/81. The report recommended implementation of "Public Facilities Management System" (PFMS). Staff currently preparing detailed report on PFMS scheduled to council by February 1982. R-1-3 Prepare Master EIR for City. (Planning Director) (June, 1981) CURRENT STATUS: Not funded in 81-82 Operating Budget. B-1-4 Review General Plan and Growth Management Program for cons is t ency. (Planning Director) (June, 1981) CIJRRENT STATUS: Consultant retained to prepare study completed work, report accepted by Council 9/81. The report recommended implement at ion of "Public Facilities Management system" (PFMS). Staff currently preparing detailed report on PFMS scheduled to council by February 1982. E-1-5 Establish final growth management strategy. (Planning Director) (Dec., 1981) CURRENT STATUS: Duplicate of 75-1-1. Anticipated PPMS will cons t it ut e "p ina 1" plan . R-1-6 Develop draft annexation policy for City Council considerat ion. (Planning Director) (July, 1981) CURRENT STATUS: Policy adopted by City Council on March 10,1981. Letter to property owners explaining policy has been drafted by staff and will be approved by Council on January 12, 1982. Letter will then be sent to all county property owners. -3- 7 - - B-1-7 Adop. .Lgua Hedionda Specific Plh , (Planning Director) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Plan has been reorganized to include negotiating committees position. Staff plans to begin resubmittal process in January 1982. If coastal process runs as expected, completion date by August 1982. B-1-8 Gain approval of Local Coastal Plan by the Coastal Commission. (Planning Director) (on-going) CTJRRENT STATTJS: Council, on December 15, 1981, elected not to pursue amendments to Loacl Coastal Plan. The exception is the Agua Hedionda Local Coastal Plan area. (See R-1-71. R-1-9 Revise City's Zoning Ordinance. (Planning Director) (1982) CURRENT STATUS: Not funded by City Council in 81-82 Budget. R-1-10 Develop programs to provide sidewalks as appropriate in developed areas of the City. (City Engineer) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Plans are nearlv complete for the construction of $72,000 of curb, gutter and sidewalk installation in the redevelopment area of the City. High priority has been given to residential sidewalks. -4- 8 B-2 Make available affordable housing for all ecomomic segments of the Comnanity, Object ives : B-2-1 Implement Housing Plan. (H&R Director) (on-going) R-2-2 Provide maximum allowable rental units under Section 8 Program. (H&R Director) (on-going) B-2-3 Follow regional guidelines in establishing number and types of assisted housing. (H&R Director) (on-going) GOAL B-3 Create a pleasant , attractive, accessible erviror- ment for living, shopping, vacatior, civic, cultaral, and service functions through restoratior and new private/publie development forms which preserve and enhance the existing character of the village area and surrounding community. Objectives: B-3-1 Adopt Redevelopment Plan. (H&R Director) CURRENT STATUS: Plan adopted July 21, 1981. B-3-2 Adopt Design Manual (H&R Director) (May, 1981) (June, 1981) CURRENT STATUS: Design Manual to be considered by Planning Commission in Februarv. Scheduled for adoption in March 1982. B-3-3 Acquire property for pedestrian pass-through on State Street. (H&R Director) (Dec., 1981) CURRENT STATUS: Will begin active negotiation following City Council action to implement streetscape improvement program on State and Grand. B-3-4 Encourage diversified residential development in and adjacent to redevelopment project area. (H&R Director) (on-going) -5- 9 .I. CURRENT STATUS: On going. u-3-5 Develop incentives to maximize the redevelopment potential of private property in proiect area. (H&R Director) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: On going. R-3-6 Develop bus transfer terminal as part of redevelopment project. (H&R Director) CURRENT STATUS: On going. (1981) -6- ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - - 1 GOAL C-1 Preserve economically productive agricultural land in the City's sphere of influeice. Objectives: c-1-1 Adopt agricultural preservation policy. (Planning Director) (Dec., 1981) CURRENT STATUS: On December 15, 1981, Council elected to defer agricultural preservation to the area within the coastal zone, recognizing that the coastal commission has an agricultural program. 1 c-1-2 Review General Plan for any necessary amendments to implement agricultural policy. (planning Director 1 (Dec., 1981) CURRENT STATUS: This objective was to he guided by C-1-1. Given the Council decision C-1-2 is no longer applicable. GOAL C-2 Achieve and maintain an environment which is free from excessive or harmful noire. Objectives: c-2-1 Continue regulation and enforcement program for off- road vehicles. (Police Chief) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: In 1981, the police department continued it's enforcement of off-road vehicle violations by assigning two officers part-time on an overtime basis to patrol the areas of the city frequently used by of€-road vehicles. Using the department's two off-road motorcycles and four-wheel drive Jeep, the officers concentrated their weekend efforts in the areas of Chestnut Hills, Hosp Grove, Tanglewood, Lake Calaveras, Rancho Carlsbad, Laguna Riviera, Ratisquitos Lagoon, Spinnaker Hills and La Costa. c-2-2 Work with County and Federal agencies to develop noise control program for airport. (Planning Director) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: This objective is predicated on the county assuming the ''lead agency" position. County has not had funding available to initiate study, therefore this item is on hold. -7- _- GOAL C-3 Implement the Regional Air Qiality Strategy- Objectives: C-3-1 Develop plan for preferential parking for car pools at City Hall. (City Engineer) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Two "preferred parking spaces" are presently being designated in the employees parking lot for car pools. C-3-2 Organize public/vrivate study team to promote the use of alternate transportation methods for major employers in City such as van pools, subscription bus service. (City Engineer) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: The City Council has approved bus shelters at four locations in the City to enhance the NCTD system. In general the promotion scheme is awaiting Council approval of the SANDAG proposed Transportation Tactics. c-3-3 Cooperate with Chamber of Commerce to encourage development of people mover system at Plaza Camino Real. (City Manager) (on-going) c-3-4 Develop City-wide bicycle plan as indicated in City General Plan. (city Engineer) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: The City has nearly completed the striping of bicycle lanes on all designated streets which are wide enough to accept them. In addition the Council has approved participation in a bicycle locker program which will soon be implemented at selected locatioas in the City. c-3-5 City Council consider model transportation tactics. (City Eng. /Planning Dir.) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: An agenda bill has been prepared and submitted to the City Manager for Council consideration. -a- - GOAL C-4 Emcourage development of lake, reservoir and Lagoom management plans in cooperatiom with state and local agencies to achieve and maintain desired water qaallty standards, reduce siltatiom, preserve wildlife habitats, and enhance recreational opportunities vhere appropriate. Objectives: C-4-1 Improve public access at lagoons. (Planning Director) (on-going) C-4-2 Implement lagoon management programs consistent with the requirements of the 208 water management program. (P&R Director) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: The State Coastal Conservancy is now responsible for the supervision of the 208 water management program. However, the City is participating in the implementation of the project. c-4-3 Establish separate committees to oversee management, preservation, and monitoring of the three lagoons in the City. (P&R Director) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: This year the Tri-City Advisory Committee was formed. This organization is composed of an elected official and a staff member from the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista. The purpose of the committee is for the preservation and management of the lagoons. Councilman Anear and City Engineer are representing the City of Carlsbad. c-4-4 Develop erosion prevention plan for lagoon drainage area. (City Engineer) (1982) CURRENT STATUS: The Tri-Cities appointed a Committee of elected officials to study the protection of Ruena Vista Lagoon. The State has received grant funding to dredge the Lagoon. The Coastal Con- servancy is taking the lead in development of a Watershed Management Plan. c-4-5 Encourage and develop aquatics recreational programs. (P&R Director) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: The middle lagoon at Agua Hedionda is leased by the YMCA. Our department would like to offer recreational programs in this area. However, the YMCA is charging the City for use of the lagoon. In the future, staff will negotiate with the YMCA to hopefully acquire the facility free of charge. -9- , GOAL C-5 Develop an energy conservatiom program for Carlsbad, Objectives: C-5-1 Perform an energy audit of City facilities. (U/M Director) (1981) C-5-2 Analyze existing City Codes to identify barriers to future use of solar energv devices. (Planning Director) (1981) CURRENT STATIJS: Complete August 1981. c-5-3 Evaluate the need for solar access zoning regulations. (Planning Director) (1981) CTJRRENT STATUS: Complete August 1981. c-5-4 Evaluate code revisions to optimize the passive use of the sun in new developments. (Planning Director) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Complete August 1981. e-5-5 Adopt a policy for the cost effective use of solar heating for domestic hot water and swimming pools. (Planning Director) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Complete August 1981. C-5-6 Develop a policy statement €or the accomplishment of energy conservation programs through the City's Energy Conservation Committee. (Building Official) (1981) GOAL C-6 Protect local beaches from erosior. Objectives: C-6-1 Develop program in conjunction with other agencies to reduce erosion of beaches. (City Engineer) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: SANDAG has formed a Shoreline Erosion Committee. This month the Congress appropriated $750,000 to the Corps of Engineers for a study of shoreli.ne erosion problems between Dana Point and the international border. SANDAG was instrumental in obtaining these funds and will work closely with the Corps. -10- * GOAL - TRANSPORTAT1 D- 1 Provide a comprehensive street system to serve the present and future needs of Carlsbad,. Objectives: D-1-1 Extend or improve collector streets and arterials through the older developed areas in the northwest quadrant of the City. (City Engineer) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: Monroe Avenue has been completed from Elm to Marron Road; Tamarack Avenue between F1 Camino Real and Skyline has been funded as a 1982 CIP project; plans are being prepared €or the replacement of the Agua Hedionda Bridge on Carlshad Roulevard and the widening of the Roulevard to four lanes; and plans for the widening of Tamarack between Carlsbad Boulevard and Highland are being prepared. D-1-2 Provide major components of circulation system as required by new development in the northeast, southeast, and northwest quadrants of Carlsbad. (City Engineer) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: Presently Alga Road is under construction from El Fuerte to Melrose; Palomar Airport Road is undergoing widening in the vicinity of the Palomar Airport Business Park; plans have been prepared for the widening of Alga east of El Camino Real.; application for grade separation funds for the Poinsettia crossing of the ATSF has been made to the PUC; and CALTRANS is preparing a feasibility study on the widening of the Palomar Airport Road crossing at 1-5. D-1-3 Improve traffic safety and flow along major city thoroughfares. (City Engineer) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: The interconnection of the traffic signals on El Camino Real near the Plaza is nearly complete; plans have been prepared for traffic signals at Monroe and Elm, El Camino Real and Levante and El Camino Real and Olivenhain Road; plans are being prepared for signals at Marron and Monroe; and plans are being prepared for warning lights on Carlsbad Boulevard at the Army and Navy Academy. D-1-4 Update the circulation element of the General Plan. (City Engineer) (1982) -11- CURRENT STATTJS: Willdan & Associates is presently preparing a traffic study and volume projection which will be utilized to evaluate and update the circulation element of the General Plan. D-1-5 Develop Master Plan for information and direction signs located in the public right-of-way. (City Engineer) (1982) CURRENT STATUS: The Chamber of Commerce has taken the lead on this project. Both Planning and Engineering will participate in preparing final recommendations for the master plan. (City Engineer) CURRENT STATUS: Responsibility for this objective was just recently transferred to Planning Director. (Planning Director). -12- GOAL HUMAN SERVICES E-1 Provide human services to the coraanity, Objectives: E-1-1 City Council develop policy on the role City will play in providing human services. (HbR Director) (April, 1982) E-1-2 Update and maintain information and referral guide. (HbR Director) (Feb., 1982) E-1-3 Prepare draft Human Service Element. (H&R Director) (1982) GOAL E-2 Provide equal library service to all areas of the City. Objectives: E-2-1 Extend library service to the southern area of the City. CURRENT STATUS: This continues to be done through use of the bookmobile with four weekly stops in the La Costa area; bi-weekly stops at two mobile home parks in the south and at the Spinaker Hills development; plus weekly storyhours at St. Elizabeth Seton's. E-2-2 Reevaluate Librarv Master Plan. CURRENT STATUS: An on-going process. E-2-3 Develop program for establishment of new library. These dates have been suggested by the Library Board. a. Select site (Sept 1, 1981) b. Analyze space needs (Jan. 1, 1982) c. Hire architect (June, 1982) d. Start construction (June, 1983) e. Explore financing options (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: An on-going process. -13- -- GOAL .- E-3 Acquire, develop and maintain parks and rccrea- tion facilities and open space for all segments of the City and economically provide and promote diversi- fied recreational opportunities for all age groups, Objectives: E-3-1 Revise/update existing Parks and Recreation Element of General Plan. (P&R Director) (1981 CURRENT STATUS: The Parks and Recreation Element has been revised. The next requirement is the E.I.R. process. After the R.I.R. has been completed, the document can be adopted. This will occur in April or May of 1982. E-3-2 Promote inter-agency coordination and cooperation of community recreation service organizations, school districts and other such agencies. (P&R Director) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: 1. The City and School District have entered into agreements for the use and development of school property. a. Levante Park - Encinitas School District Agreement amended. b. Jefferson and Ruena Vista Elementary Schools - New agreement composed. 2. Civic organizations have volunteered their time and expertise to assist the City in the implementation or refurbishing of a recreational facility i.e. Carlsbad Evening Rotary Club and the Carlbad Optimist Club. the scouts and the public. gymnastic equipment in exchange for the free use of the exercise room at the school. 5. The department is scheduling the school and community athletic fields for use by the Recreation Division and community groups i.e. Little League, Pop Warner, Soccer Association. 3. The Scout House is now being utilized by 4. Valley Junior High is using City-owned E-3-3 Develop funding strategies for land acquisition and development. (P&R Director) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: 1. Grants - Robert; Z'berg. 2. The department is in the process of revising the calculatios for the Park-in- lieu fee. It is estimated that the City will acquire more revenue from the proposed Standard Fee versus the existing formula. -14- 3. The Parks and Recreation Element, which will be adopted next year, recommends funding strategies for the future. The Element encourages participation by private sector for development, operation and maintenance of public recreational facilities. E-3-4 Encourage and promote development of recreational facilities by private enterprise that may be used by the general public. (P&R Director) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: 1. This year the City purchased Macario Canyon Park. City Plans to develop the park site in conjunction with private investors/operators when feasible. E-3-5 Implement swimming pool program. (P&R Director) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: 1. The pool was dedicated on October 24, 1981. Unfortunately, because of a malfunctioning pool heater, the pool was closed temporarily and reopened December 21, 1981. 2. Staff met with Pat Burden, the Principal of Carlsbad High School, to discuss the use of the pool by the School District beginning in February of 1982. E-3-6 Expand recreational program and faciities in south Carlsbad. (P&R Director) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: 1. Levante Community Center was established to provide programs by the Recreation Division and community organizations. scheduled in the vicinity i.e. Summer Day Camp, Intersession, Christmas Crafts, Turkey Trot, etc. 2. Special events and activities have been E-3-7 Continue and expand self-supporting recreational programs. (P&R Director) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: The department has tremendously expanded their self-supporting programs including softball, basketball, volleyball, body surfing, teen dances, special events, and contractual programs. E-3-8 Seek volunteers in all aspects of Parks and Recreation programming . (P&R Director) -15- (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: The department is utilizing volunteers in all aspects of programming. 1. Special Events - Body Surfing, 10K Run,etc. 2. Youth Sports 3. Teen Dances 4. Handicapped Program. 5. Assist with up-grading the fields and recreational facilities. e-3-9 Provide adequate beach access and parking in cooperation with the State Reach and Parks Department and other appropriate agencies. (Planning Director) (on-going) -16- GOAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT F-1 Provide effective ways for the City of Carlsbad to be involved in intergovernmental activities and programs and to seek to provide expertise to detisior- makers and other governmental jnrisdittiors. Objectives: F-1-1 Develop plan to provide for merger of special district territory within City into Citv organization. (City Manager) (on-going) F-1-2 Review and service City sphere of influence where appropriate. (Planning Director) (on-going) F-1-3 Develop improved communications and continued positive working relationships with the County, State, and Federal governments. (City Manager) (on-going) GOAL F-2 Improve personal satisfactior and productivity amongst city employees. Objectives: F-2-1 Develop suggestion award program. (Personne 1 Direct or) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: No Action to date. F-2-2 Develop incentive award program to recognize outstanding employee performance. (per sonne 1 Direct or 1 (1981) CURRENT STATUS: No action to date. F-2-3 Develop a Police Officer Recognition Program. (Police Chief) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: No action to date. F-2-4 Develop a Fire Fighter Recognition Program. (Fire Chief) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: No action to date. -17- a\ - - GOAL P-3 Improve productivity and efficiency of City government. Objectives: F-3-1 Acquire land for additional facilities for new police facility and City service yard. (City Manager) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Land purchase is being negotiated with County of San Diego. F-3-2 Acquire land for City Hall expansion. (City Manager) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Land acquired on Laguna for possible future use. F-3-3 Select architect and develop building and financing program for police facility and service yard. (City Manager) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Requests for proposals being prepared. F-3-4 Improve administrative support systems (word processing, records management, graphics, and mapping systems). (City Manager) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Central Services, City Attorney, and Planning Departments have installed word processing equipment. Central Services is developing records management system for all city departments. F-3-5 Streamline procedures to reduce processing time for all types of permits. (City Manager) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Processing procedure for development permits has been streamlined. New permit forms have been developed. GOAL F-4 Implement crime prevention and reduetior programs. Objectives: P-4-1 Institute neighborhood watch programs. (Police Chief) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: This goal has been met and is continuing to be met by the Crime Prevention Unit of the Police De part men t . -18- I. F-4-2 Counseling Program for Senior Citizens who are victims of crimes. (Police Chief) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: This goal is currently in development stages. We currently have instituted the State Victim Aid Program that is administered through the District Attorney's office. We are currently putting together a program for senior citizens that can be disseminated through the Senior Citizens Association. F-4-3 Develop youth diversion work program. (Police Chief) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Currently in development. This program is basically complete, but was held up due to changes in staff. It should be ready to implement by March 1, 1982. F-4-4 Develop shoplifting awareness program. (Police Chief) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: This program has been in effect, but was recently tabled temporarily until the Mall Liaison Officer is re-assigned. GOAL F-5 Provide more opportunities for citisers to be informed about community issrcr and to participate in local goverrment activities and decirior. rakiig, Objectives: F-5-1 Provide newsletter to City residents. (City Manager) (1981) Y CURRENT STATUS: Newsletters are being mailed to city residents on a quarterly basis. F-5-2 Continue town hall meetings to discuss issues. (City Manager) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: Workshop meetings were held on the budget and capital improvement program. F-5-3 Periodically hold Council, Board, and Commission meetings in southern area of City. (City Manager) (1981) -19- - - .) 1 F-5-4 Involve youth in City government. (City Manager) (on-going) CURRENT STATUS: City participated with Rotary and Elks Clubs in Youth in Government Pays. F-5-5 Develop programs to draw the southern and northern areas of the city closer together as a community. (City Manager) (on-going) F-5-6 Establish a Cultural Arts Commission. (City Manager) (1981) CURRENT STATUS: No action to date. F-5-7 Appoint a citizen committee to study and make recommendations to create a permanent private-public foundation, corporation or commission. The purpose of said agency would be to stimulate private sector participation in planning, funding, and developing resources to enhance the arts and culture, tourism, recreation, libraries, economic development and other projects benefitting Carlsbad and northern San Diego County. -20-