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1 c:\pgcompilerservicerelease\temp\cotaticity\meetingid_1418\packet\docx\5351\6424\1.docx VISION: COTATI WILL BE A CONNECTED, RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE CITY WHERE WE HONOR OUR PAST AND SHAPE OUR VIBRANT FUTURE TOGETHER.
MISSION: BUILDING A VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE CITY FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND VISITORS. MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY SAFETY, HAPPINESS
AND FISCAL STRENGTH
THRIVE BY BUILDING FISCAL STRENGTH AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY WITH
EXCELLENT SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
2025-2027
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1) Goal: Livability and Infrastructure
a) Objective: Excellent Public Infrastructure
i) Invest for continual improvement of the infrastructure ii) Provide clean, well-maintained parks and public buildings that are community assets, exceed expectations and promote community gathering
iii) Provide clean, well-maintained public streetscapes that exceed expectations iv) Deliver clean, reliable drinking water, reduce water loss and improve conservation v) Provide well maintained and reliable sewer systems
vi) Provide well maintained storm drain system that improves water quality and prevents undesirable flooding
vii)Pursue grants and alternative funding sources
b) Objective: Housing Opportunities for All
i) Work to maintain and grow housing options for all residents ii) Actively pursue potential financial mechanisms or partnerships to expand affordable housing options.
iii) Orient business practices to simplify, facilitate and streamline permitting iv) Explore options to reduce total costs to produce housing c) Objective: Fast, Helpful Customer Service
i) Go out of our way to assist customers
ii) Seek out innovative ways to provide better customer service iii) Low barrier review of ideas/projects up front
iv) Clear written requirements and rapid timelines for review 2) Goal: Balanced City Budget and Economic Development.
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2 c:\pgcompilerservicerelease\temp\cotaticity\meetingid_1418\packet\docx\5351\6424\2.docx a) Objective: Strong City Finances
i) Focus on financial vigilance and cost control
ii) Balanced budget for long term sustainability
iii) Clear, transparent and accurate accounting and financial documents that incorporate best practices
iv) Pursue new revenue opportunities to support city services and infrastructure v) Continually improve service delivery through joint procurement, leveraging internal and external staffing resources, and developing systems, policies and procedures to streamline processes for more efficient use of public funds and expanded staff capabilities
b) Objective: Grow the Economy
i) Regional promotion to attract new businesses and development Work with Chamber to promote our businesses
ii) Promote ordinances and processes that encourage business development iii) Continually update processes and City requirements, as appropriate, to encourage new businesses, jobs and revenue growth
3) Goal: Promote community connections and encourage participation a) Objective: Promote programs that bring the community together and build a sense of place
i) Prioritize public information and awareness of available public programs and services ii) Promote programs that encourage a sense of connected neighborhoods 4) Goal: Ensure Community safety & resiliency
a) Objective: Provide a safe community for all residents, businesses, and visitors i) Improve emergency preparedness, including wildfire preparedness ii) Mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, in accordance with adopted City Council policies
iii) Improve road safety for all users
iv) Safe neighborhoods, parks and public spaces
v) Improve crime prevention in businesses
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3 c:\pgcompilerservicerelease\temp\cotaticity\meetingid_1418\packet\docx\5351\6424\3.docx 5) Goal: Promote an equitable, compassionate, and healthy community that honors diversity as a source of strength
a) Objective: Ensure that all city government operations are inclusive and equitable. i) Fairness in hiring and promotions, greater opportunities in contracting, and equitable services to all residents.
b) Objective: Advance equity and health in the community i) Partner with Cotati residents and stakeholders, other jurisdictions, and nongovernmental organizations.