The Complete Updated Santa Rosa City Goals

Greetings!

I noticed that the City had not yet integrated its recently-adopted priorities into their Goals.  Here is my attempt to do so.

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide high-quality public services and cultivate a vibrant, resilient and livable city.

VISION STATEMENT: Santa Rosa – Leading the North Bay

VALUES: Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork, Transparency, Innovation

COUNCIL GOALS

1.     CREATE A STRONG, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC BASE

a.      1.2 Implement a comprehensive housing strategy – “Housing for All”  Implement the Housing Action Plan·  Implement rental housing inspection·  Address rent stabilization, pending June 6, 2017 election·

b.     1.4 Pursue opportunities and prepare for impacts related to medical and legalized marijuana

c.      1.5 Implement commitments associated with Roseland annexation

d.      2.9 Attract businesses with well-paying jobs and encourage the retention and expansion of existing local companies

e.      Adopt living/minimum wage (additional)

f.      Develop a strategy for producing/stimulating the production of child-care facilities (additional)

g.     Hold a study session on creating a public bank (additional)

2.     CITY STRUCTURE

a.      2A.PROMOTE CITY ORGANIZATION THAT IS SERVICE-SUSTAINABLE AND MAINTAINS EMPLOYEE MORALE

                                               i.         2.2 Create a framework for 21st century service delivery model that is nimble, fosters innovation and supports new technologies and opportunities

                                             ii.         Conduct an employee survey to gauge morale (additional)

                                            iii.         Develop a strategy for producing/stimulating the production of child-care facilities (additional)

                                            iv.         Explore paid family leave (additional)

b.     2B  FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

                                               i.         Ensure long-term revenue stability:  Evaluate the Council’s 17% reserve policy to determine appropriate levels·  Evaluate the utility user tax and transient occupancy tax as compared with· other cities to determine what levels would be required to bring us to standard levels and reduce our reliance on sales taxes

                                             ii.         1.4 Pursue opportunities and prepare for impacts related to medical and legalized marijuana

3.     PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES

a.      Plan and implement the Southeast Greenway

b.     Support the SMART train – connectivity, transit-oriented development

c.      Carry out work on the climate action plan (additional)

4.     MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE OUR CITY’S CULTURAL, HISTORICAL AND RECREATIONAL ASSETS

a.      1.5 Implement commitments associated with Roseland annexation

b.     2.8 Plan and implement the Southeast Greenway

c.      2.7 Support the SMART train – connectivity, transit-oriented development

d.      2.13 Explore options for funding the Roseland Library

e.      2.12 Increase youth engagement services

f.      2.11 Increase funding for Community Advisory Board grants and review policies for determining awards

5.     IMPROVE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN NEIGHBORHOODS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND THE CITY TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THRIVING, INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS

a.      1.1 Reduce homelessness through a comprehensive strategy

b.     1.2 Implement a comprehensive housing strategy – “Housing for All”  Implement the Housing Action Plan·  Implement rental housing inspection·  Address rent stabilization, pending June 6, 2017 election·

c.      1.5 Implement commitments associated with Roseland annexation

d.      2.8 Plan and implement the Southeast Greenway

e.      2.7 Support the SMART train – connectivity, transit-oriented development

f.      2.6 Conduct a study session on community impact reports

g.     2.5 Implement Open Government Task Force report components

h.     2.10 Implement Participatory Budgeting

i.      2.11 Increase funding for Community Advisory Board grants and review policies for determining awards

6.     COMMIT TO MAKING SANTA ROSA A HEALTHY COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE FEEL SAFE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY

a.      1.1 Reduce homelessness through a comprehensive strategy

b.     1.2 Implement a comprehensive housing strategy – “Housing for All”  Implement the Housing Action Plan·  Implement rental housing inspection·  Address rent stabilization, pending June 6, 2017 election·

c.      1.3 Create a plan to address infrastructure and deferred maintenance throughout the community

d.      1.5 Implement commitments associated with Roseland annexation

e.      2.8 Plan and implement the Southeast Greenway

f.      2.7 Support the SMART train – connectivity, transit-oriented development

g.     2.4 Develop and implement an emergency preparedness strategy, including identifying vulnerable targets

h.     2.5 Implement Open Government Task Force report components

i.      2.3 Encourage programming in downtown

j.      2.12 Increase youth engagement services

k.     2.11 Increase funding for Community Advisory Board grants and review policies for determining awards

l.      Obtain a new funding source for the transit system (additional)

m.    Explore paid family leave (additional)

n.     Develop a strategy for producing/stimulating the production of child-care facilities (additional)

o.     Explore options for funding free transit rides for K-12 students (additional)

p.     Create a transition program for neonicotinoids (additional)