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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-28; City Council; ; Resolution Affirming the 2017 City Council GoalsCAReview ~ (i) CITY COUNCIL Staff Report . Meeting Date: March 28, 2017 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kevin Crawford, City Manager Staff Contact: Subject: Jason Haber, Assistant to the City Manager Jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2958 Resolution Affirming the 2017 City Council Goals Recommended Action Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, affirming the 2017 City Council Goals, and direct city staff to develop a proposed fiscal year 2017-18 City Council Goals Work Plan. Executive Summary This report presents a resolution for City Council adoption, affirming the 2017 City Council Goals, as agreed during the March 21, 2017 City Council meeting. Discussion Each year, prior to the development of the following fiscal year's budget, the City Council meets to discuss key priorities. This year's goal setting workshops were held on February 21, March 18, and March 21, 2017. Council members, through a facilitated and segmented dialogue, discussed long term, aspirational goals and chose to continue efforts toward the following six goals: • Become a leader in multi-modal transportation systems and creative approaches to moving people and goods through and within Carlsbad. • Plan for a new city hall that will meet the future workplace and operational needs of the city and the community. • Promote education to increase civic engagement and attract and retain talent in Carlsbad. • Enhance Carlsbad's coastline to ensure an exceptional experience in all the ways people want to enjoy it. • Lower the railroad tracks in a trench through the Village to improve safety, community connectivity, quality of life and economic value. • Enhance the health and vitality of the Village and Barrio, two neighborhoods that represent the historic heart of Carlsbad. Item #11 March 28, 2017 Page 1 of 4 Several other items were identified for follow-up action, but did not make it into the top six goals. Staff will continue efforts related to these items and periodically update city council regarding their status. These items include: • Overall prioritization of city projects • Growth Management Plan update • Municipal Code update, including discussion of campaign finance reform • Environmental sustainability, including discussion of Community Choice Energy and an Environmental Commission • Village & Barrio development moratorium Next Steps Upon receiving City Council direction, staff will prepare a detailed Council Goals Work Plan for FY 2017-18, which will be brought to Council for adoption at the April 2017 workshop. Fiscal Analysis None. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) The proposed action does not qualify as a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Public Notification None. Exhibits 1. Resolution affirming the 2017 City Council Goals. Item #11 March 28, 2017 Page 2 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE 2017 CITY COUNCIL GOALS EXHIBIT 1 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California held goal setting workshops on February 21, March 18 and March 21, 2017; and WHEREAS, this year's annual goal setting process focused on identifying long-term, strategic policy goals for the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council identified and agreed upon six 2017 City Council Goals during the March 21, 2017 workshop. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the 2017 City Council Goals are: • Become a leader in multi-modal transportation systems and creative approaches to moving people and goods through and within Carlsbad. • Plan for a new city hall that will meet the future workplace and operational needs of the city and the community. • Promote education to increase civic engagement and attract and retain talent in Carlsbad. • Enhance Carlsbad's coastline to ensure an exceptional experience in all the ways people want to enjoy it. • Lower the railroad tracks in a trench through the Village to improve safety, community connectivity, quality of life and economic value. • Enhance the health and vitality of the Village and Barrio, two neighborhoods that represent the historic heart of Carlsbad. Item #11 March 28, 2017 Page 3 of 4 EXHIBIT 1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 28th day of March, 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. BARBARA ENGLESON Item #11 March 28, 2017 Page 4 of 4 March 28, 2017 2017 City Council Goals Presentation Overview •City Council Goal Setting Process •2017 City Council Goals •Goals Resolution 2017 Goal Setting Process •Workshop I –February 21 •Workshop II –March 18 (Saturday) •Workshop III –March 21 •2017 Goals Resolution –March 28 •2017-18 Work Plan Adoption –April 18 2017 City Council Goals –Future-oriented / mid-long term –High-level / strategic / complex –Citywide / regional impact –Multi-department / multi-agency coordination Public & Council Comments –25+ speakers & written comments –55+ suggestions –Alignment with 2016 goals •environmental sustainability •parks & open space •miscellaneous 2017 City Council Goals • Become a leader in multi-modal transportation systems and creative approaches to moving people and goods through and within Carlsbad. • Plan for a new city hall that will meet the future workplace and operational needs of the city and the community. 2017 City Council Goals • Promote education to increase civic engagement and attract and retain talent in Carlsbad. • Enhance Carlsbad's coastline to ensure an exceptional experience in all the ways people want to enjoy it. 2017 City Council Goals • Lower the railroad tracks in a trench through the Village to improve safety, community connectivity, quality of life and economic value. • Enhance the health and vitality of the Village and Barrio, two neighborhoods that represent the historic heart of Carlsbad. Recommendation –Adopt a resolution affirming the 2017 City Council Goals. Next Steps –2017 City Council Goals Resolution –FY 2017-18 City Council Goals Work Plan –FY 2017-18 Budget