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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-28; City Council; 14022; 1997City vision statements & goalsCI " OF CARLSBAD - AGE DA BILL '-, ' AB MTG. # 14,0&% 1/28/97 TZT 1997 CITY VISION STATEMENTS AND GOALS C,TY DEPT, , DEPT. CM RECOMMENDED ACTION: CITY I Review and establish the City's Vision Statements and Goals for the 1997 calendar year. ITEM EXPLANATION: Each year, the City Council reviews the City's Five-Year Vision Statements and Goals for C service areas, including Administration, Community Development, Cultural and Recreatior Safety Services and Public Works. The Vision Statements provide a vision of what Carlst should look like in five years and the service area goals set forth specific programs i services to achieve this vision. In creating and reviewing these statements and goals, the Council relies on input from citizc and community organizations, as well as on personal preferences which are shaped by I process of identifying visions, setting goals and adopting specific, measurable objectives meet these goals. These visions provide staff with a visual picture of what Carlsbad sho look like, and ensures that all activities are directed toward doing what is best for Carlst now and in the future. n The City Council has reviewed the 1996 City Vision Statements and Goals and provided s VI ad u a a, F-l w m "I d 4 likely that the organization will achieve virtually anything it slets out to do. 1 employees - Behavioral Anchored Rating System (BARS). VVith this process in alignment i a, overall process with the perimeter linking the City Council Goals, Specific Objectives i 0 highlighted to be easily identified in Exhibit 2. a with proposed revisions for 1997. Only two changes to tlhe Goals are proposed and The graph below shows the Strategic Values and Organiziational Values as the hub of Operating Budget, including program/performance and the performance of managem .rl E 0 VI a, W $3 2"j ,?2 >- x i& !.L Q . ~~ VISIONS GOALS .. Performance Strategic Values Specific Appraisal Organizational Values Objectives (BARS) WO) BUDGET PR0GRA"ERFORMANCIE z 0 F a After the Council reviews and establishes its goals for 1997, staff will return with objective 0 Staff presented its accomplishments in meeting last year's goals on December 17, 19! meet these goals. d' 0 z 2. 1997 Service Area Goals, as revised. 0 EXHIBITS: 3 0 1. 1997 Five-Year Vision Statements 3. Strategic Values 4. Organizational Values e a 1997 FIVE YEAR VISION STATEMENTS EXHlBll CARLSBAD * Has a City Council that continues to clarify and pursue the vision of Carlsbad which reflects the quality of life our citizens demand. Has a diverse and healthy economic base which provides employment to the residents of Carlsbad, economic vitality to the community, and the necessary revenues to support City services. Strives for the highest level of quality and responsiveness in the delivery of municipal services through teamwork. Provides residents with a better quality of life by making decisions and policies which implement the General Plan, enforce the Growth Management Plan, and are based on what is best for Carlsbad. Maintains a leadership role in local and regional planning issues by being actively involved in confronting governmental issues on the local, state and national levels. Proactively manages environmental concerns, including impacts on: -open space -water qualitykonservation -beach erosion -air quality -resource conservation and waste reduction -wildlife habitats -offshore oil drilling Has safe and efficient circulation and transportation systems. Maintains the pride of the residents of Carlsbad in their City, the City Council and City staff. Maintains small town community spirit citywide. * * * * * * * * * Operates an open government by its City Council, Boards and Commissions to ensure a non-political, high performing environment for the betterment of the community. * Encourages active citizen participation and input in City government. 0 EXHIBIT CITY COUNCIL GOALS - 1997 *ADMINISTRATION* CARLSBAD Goal I: Is a government that earns the support and respect of its citizens by providing services in responsive, open and efficient manner. Goal II: Will always be managed in a fiscally sound, businesslike manner while balancing the demands of the economy, funding operations and meeting the demands of the Capital Improvement Program, the Growth Management Plan and the community. Goal 111: Leads through involvement in intergovernmental relations regarding regional issues at Council and staff level with adjoining special districts, councils of government and governmental agencies at the state and national level. Goal IV: Strives to increase public information and outreach programs for quality communication between Carlsbad citizens and government as a means of gaining informed community input and understanding in City decisions. Goal V: Enhances professional growth, performance and excellence by providing continuing education for all Council Members, Commissioners and highly educated and trained employees. Goal VI: Provides a program to familiarize the Council and Commissioners with values, ethics, rol and meeting procedures. Revised Goal V (Adds "training in meetinq procedures" to Goal V and deletes Goal VI) Enhances professional _..- _.... - ...................................... growth ............................. - .... r .......................................................... performance - ..... -...-.- _\.._... and excellence by providing continuing highly educated and trained employees. education and f~~t~t~~~~~~~~~~~~;~~~~~~~~~ for all Council Members, Commissioners a . .,.n.,...,....(, ,(, , , , ,:.y ..................................... .. . .. .........,.,...,.. .../.. _./. ..... ....................................... . . . . . . . . . . _,.._ ., .( .... .. .... < ..,.............. :... , ....,.... :.,.>:.,.2 ..,. ~ ,.,. .. ,.,.; ./........ ::.: ,, .:...: .,.i..,.....,.(,...in. ~ ,/. ..,.::..:.,.> ..... 0 0 CITY COUNCIL GOALS - 1997 *COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT* CARLSBAD Goal I: Strives for the highest standards of courtesy, service, and responsiveness to the citizens, business and development community. Goal II: Maintains, monitors and implements the Growth Management Plan. Goal 111: Keeps the General Plan up to date. Goal IV: Develops and implements an Economic Development Strategic Pian which contributes towards the economic development of the entire City, Goal V: Incorporates McCiellan Paiomar Airport and&@ Q€y.&gg~&$q$~~~~ Into the City’s community and economic development efforts. Goal VI: Enriches and revitalizes redevelopment area for the benefit and enjoyment of the entire city. Goal VII: :.:.:.:r.:.:.j:.~-.~~~~:.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provides mixed housing citywide for all economic segments of the population, as outline( the Housing Element. Goal VIII: Maintains safe City standards by improving the overall quality of field inspection, project processing, and front counter operations. 0 0 CITY COUNCIL GOALS - 1997 *CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL* CARLSBAD Goal I: Provides a variety of quality recreational programs and facilities, within its fiscal resources, to all Carlsbad residents and other participants. Goal II: Provides, within its fiscal resources, a variety of quality cultural programs, including all forms of visual and performing arts, to all Carlsbad residents. Goal 111: Actively pursues the contribution of gifts and funds for arts, historical, senior, sister city, and recreational/open space programs. Goal IV: Supports the acquisition and development of regional parks, recreational and cultural facilities. Goal V: Continues to provide recreational and arts facilities while encouraging opportunities through partnerships with schools and the business community. 0 0 CITY COUNCIL GOALS 1997 *PUBLIC WORKS* CARLSBAD Goal I: Provides a high level of maintenance for infrastructure. Goal II: Maintains safe and efficient circulation and utility systems. Goal 111: Promotes cost effective solid waste management programs through recycling, source reduction, composting, solid waste transfer, and other non-traditional programs. Goal IV: Cooperates with other cities and agencies in the provision of solid waste management, wastewater treatment, water reclamation and storm drain pollution education. Goal V: Promotes measures which increase water storage and supply while improving water quality, and promoting the Carlsbad Water Ethic, which encourages water conservation k all customers. Goal VI: Maintains a clean city through the removal of litter and graffiti. e m CITY COUNCIL GOALS - 1997 *SAFETY SERVICES* CARLSBAD Goal I: Maintains a high and safe level of Police services throughout the City. Goal II: Maintains a high and safe level of Fire and Paramedic services throughout the City. Goal 111: Maintains the highest standards for courteous service and community responsiveness. Goal IV: Offers community education programs which stress civic responsibility in the areas of fire prevention, drug awareness, juvenile diversion and gang intervention for all citizens. Goal V: Provides appropriate training to safety personnel that will enhance their personal safety and the services provided to citizens. EXHlBll STRATEGIC VALUES *Imoortant to the Future Success of Carlsbad* Financial Stability Sound policies in a balanced revenue expenditure base. Qualitv of Life Concerns Creating a living environment which is environmentally sensitive, free of pollution, on-congested, aesthetically and architecturally pleasing and offers well-rounded cultural, recreational and other enhanced quality of life opportunities. Top Quality Services Delivering the highest quality social, recreational, cultural infrastructure, communit development and public safety services. Timelv Response to CitizenslCustomers Providing as immediate and practical a response as is possible to the citizens. Employee Excellence Having the highest possible level of efficiency, effectiveness and talent in the employee group. 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-1 989 (61 9) 434-2820 FAX (61 9) 720-94 0 0 EXHIBI h CARLSBAD'S ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES I We believe these values are important to achieve our desired futures as employees for the City of Carlsbad. They are chosen freely, prized publicly, and acted upon again and again. Integrity An organization and work force dzstiraguished by sound moral and ethical character. Trust A workplace characterized by widespread belief in the integrity, reliability, and ability of employees. Competence A workplace characterized by employees who have the skills and training to do theirjobs. Accountability An environment characterized by employees who are willing to be responsible. Teamwork A workplace that encourages the use of teams to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. Quality An environment characterized by employees with passion for excellence. Empowerment Employees who have the authority, responsibility and accountability to decide and act. These values have been developed as part of the City's internal strategic planning effort and reflect input from all fbnctional areas of the City organization and all levels of employees.