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)
