Agenda Report
Fullerton City Council
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2023
TO: CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SUBMITTED BY: Eric LEVITT, city manager
PREPARED BY: Daisy perez, deputy city manager
SUBJECT: key results of community issues survey and possible action on continuing community engagement on critical fullerton priorities
SUMMARY
Consideration of further public engagement to continue exploring primary concerns raised by individuals surveyed through scientific polling. Staff recommends City Council authorize staff to provide a variety of community engagement opportunities on key findings of the survey and consider options available to City Council to meet those needs.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize continuing community engagement on key findings of the survey.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
The City Manager initiated a scientific survey to identify level of concerns of the community in a variety of areas including infrastructure, homeless concerns, public safety and possible future revenue measures.
Based on the results I request that the City Council consider authorizing further community engagement at this time and report back to City Council no later than the Spring of 2024.
PRIORITY POLICY STATEMENT
This item matches the following Priority Policy Statement:
Fiscal and Organizational Stability.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has expended $49,000 for surveying and polling to identify level of community concerns in a variety of areas. Future costs unknown at this time.
DISCUSSION
Staff initiated the survey to receive insight into community concerns regarding the stated topics in the City Manager recommendation. The staff presentation will provide further details.
Survey Results
The top priorities identified by respondents include repairing streets and potholes, addressing homelessness and protecting local drinking water sources. Respondents indicated that the most concerning issues facing the City relate to homelessness, the cost of living and street conditions. A majority of respondents believe the City may require additional funding.
Next Steps
If City Council decides to move forward in the process, staff would take the next step to begin a more thorough public engagement outreach.
Community Issues Survey Results
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