NEW Council - NEW Priorities - Seeking NEW FUNDS

Article Source: City of San Bruno CA

Wednesday March 21 2018 the new council held a 3 1/2 hour study session, in which goals and priorities were discussed.

City Council - Strategic Goal Setting and Priority Planning Meeting - Agenda - March 21, 2018

5:30 PM.............. Mayor Medina calls special meeting to order.

Roll Call

5:35 ........................ Public Comments

(Time for each speaker to be allotted based on number of speakers)

5:50.................... Introduction of Facilitator Craig Harrison:

Session Overview

5:55......................... Update from City Manager Connie Jackson:

The following list is in no specific order:

A: Implement Transit Corridor Vision to Revitalize Downtown and Commercial Corridor

• Process Major Private Development Projects in TCP area (2 in construction; 1 pending entitlement)
• Complete Zoning Code Update - including Community Benefits Zoning and identification of specific desired community benefits and procedures for negotiation of development agreements
• Complete and implement Downtown Parking Management Plan
• Complete and implement Downtown Streetscape Plan

B: Assure Rehabilitation & Replacement of Critical Community Facilities and Infrastructure

• Complete full replacement of water and wastewater system infrastructure over next 13 years (3 major pipeline and 2 tank/pump station projects pending/in progress)
• $35 million financing for next 3 years water and wastewater infrastructure work program
• Complete planning design and development of new Recreation Center and Aquatic Center
• Complete necessary equipment replacement and rebuild of the Cable system including final consideration for financing and deployment of a City-wide Fiber to the Home project
• Develop and implement plans and funding for replacement/rehabilitation of municipal buildings, streets, stormwater, treetlights and other critical infrastructure

C: Grow City Revenues to Assure On-Going Fiscal Stability and Economic Vitality

• Investigate strategies to increase on-going General Fund revenues to support capital and operating needs and improvements including establishment of assessment district, voter approved revenue, user fees
• Complete and implement Development Impact Fee program
• Develop FY 18-19 Budget with contingency plan to address projected revenue shortfall

D: Continue to Strengthen Community Connections and Engagement

• Continue and expand use of City website and social media to announce community activities/meetings, provide information on City projects and alert residents to public safety issues
• Coordinate with San Bruno Park School District projects and alert residents to public safety issues project/issues relevant to the community
• Evaluate and implement strategies to provide expanded public education, information and participation opportunities
• Continue delivery of major community and special events
• Continue strategies to engage community in planning and development of operations and programming priorities for new recreation facilities

E: Protect and Improve Community Aesthetics and Safety

. Continue aggressive and coordinated code enforcement programs to address community concerns and mitigation of chronic violation locations

• Evaluate strategies to more effectively manage very high level of violation reporting including prioritization of life safety items and consolidation of reporting portals
• Continue proactive enforcement and evaluate/implement strategies for expanded enforcement and mitigation of neighborhood parking issues
• Complete review and consider enhancement of urban forest management practices
• Complete update of the Emergency Operations and comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Continue and enhance support to public safety first responder operations with communications, equipment, technology and facility needs

F: Continue Proactive Planning for the Future of San Bruno

• Complete Bayhill Specific Plan
• Complete implementation of new State law regarding marijuana cultivation and sale
• Complete comprehensive update of the Municipal Code
• Maintain competitive staff salary/benefits, recruitment/retention programs to ensure a capable, responsive staff, including development of strategies to address continued increases in pension costs
• Continue and expand comprehensive employee training/development programs to enhance staff capability, promotional readiness and implementation of municipal best practices, including legally required topics, supervision/management academies and technical/professional training
• Implement new technologies to maintain and improve operational effectiveness across the organization

Each Council member labeled A B C D E & F above as to its priority. They did NOT prioritize items listed under each of the 6 sections at this study session.

Current and Ongoing Initiatives and Budget Forecast

6:15.................... Discussion and Prioritization of Current / Ongoing Initiatives

6:35......................... 5 Minute Break

6:40......................... Review of Core Values;

Discussion /Formulation of Council Norms

2018 San Bruno City Council Norms

Draft
Council to Council:

• Demonstrate mutual respect by actively listening, learning, and keeping an open mind.
• Encourage healthy debates and discussions, disagree respectfully, and seek outcomes for the greater good.
• Give others the benefit of the doubt; assume positive intent; vote and move on.

Council / Appointees:

• Respect boundaries between policy and operations; Council focus on "what" not "how."
• Direct requests to the City Manager, City Attorney, or City Clerk.
• Be open-minded and realistic.
• Avoid surprises.

Council to Media and Public:

• Check with staff for facts before responding.
• Don't feel pressured to respond. Instead, say you will follow up and get back to them.
• Allow Mayor, Vice Mayor or City Manager to respond on behalf of the City, depending upon the topic
• Be clear when you are offering your personal opinion, not speaking on behalf of the Council.

Council to Staff:
1. Except for inquiries, City Council communicates with city staff and operations only through the City Manager.

7:35......................... Future Vision Activity and Sharing

QUESTION: Where Might San Bruno Be in 2021-2023?

8:30......................... Next Steps

8:45 ........................ Public Comments

9:00PM.................... ADJOURN

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