COUNCIL GOALS
WORKSHOP
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February 29, 2024
Goal Setting Background
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• FY 2017-18 – Initial Council Goals
established (revised 2019, 2020 & 2021)
• March 13, 2023– FY 2023-25 Council
Goals adopted
• October 2023 – Community Survey
conducted
Major City Goals
Other Important
Goals
Address as
Resources Permit
Major City Goals
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• Most important, highest priority goals for the City to accomplish and detailed work programs included in the FY 2023-25 budget • Economic Development and Community Promotion
• Housing and Homelessness
• Public Safety
• Street Maintenance and Complete Streets
Other Important Goals
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• Important for the City to accomplish and resources included in the FY 2021-23 budget where feasible
• Building and Facility Improvements
• Community Engagement
• Water Supply and Resiliency
Address as Resources Permit
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• Desirable for the City to accomplish subject to current resources availability
• City and School Partnership
• Code Compliance
• Environmental Sustainability
Five Year GF Forecast Summary
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FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
General Fund Budget Projected Budget Revised Projected Projected Projected Projected Revenues 19,435,000 19,288,000 18,481,000 18,876,000 19,802,000 20,522,000 21,239,000 21,913,000 Total Expenditures 18,028,000 18,162,000 18,761,600 18,765,000 19,404,000 20,147,000 20,805,000 21,268,000 Annual Surplus /(Deficit) 1,407,000 1,126,000 (280,600) 111,000 398,000 375,000 434,000 645,000 Beginning Reserves 5,054,000 5,054,000 5,699,012 5,699,012 5,659,506 5,915,506 6,112,506 6,368,506 Ending Reserves 6,319,000 5,699,012 5,276,412 5,659,506 5,915,506 6,112,506 6,368,506 6,835,506 Reserve as percent of
operating. 39% 35% 31% 33% 33% 33% 34% 35%
2023 Community Survey
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• 79% - quality of life is same or better than 5 years ago • 75% - rate City services as “good” or “fair”
• Top Issues
• Homelessness
• Street Repairs
• Public Safety
2023 Community Survey
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• Satisfaction with Progress on Major City Goals
• 73% rated work on Economic Development and Community Promotion as good or fair
• 66% rated work on Housing and Homelessness as good or fair • 87% rated work for Public Safety as good or fair
• 70% rated work on Street Maintenance and Complete Streets as good or fair
Implementation of Major City Goals
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94% of tasks this year have been completed or are in progress Goal Completed In Progress Deferred* Total
Economic Development &
Community Promotion
2 5 1 8
Housing & Homelessness 5 5 - 10
Public Safety 3 5 1 9
Street Maintenance &
Complete Streets
1 5 - 6
TOTAL 11 20 21 33
* Deferred tasks are planned to be implemented in future fiscal years.
Economic Development & Community
Promotion Major City Goal
Implementation Status
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Summary
• 8 tasks: 2 completed; 5 in progress; 1 deferred
Achievements
Contracted with Verdin Marketing to promote and manage “Visit Grover Beach” Hotel project at 950 El Camino Real to complete building permits and construction has begun with an anticipated opening in Spring 2025.
Continued to work with State Parks and developer for Grover Beach Lodge project permitting Economic Development & Community
Promotion Major City Goal
Implementation Status
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Achievements
Construction has begun for the mixed-use development at 402 West Grand Avenue with an anticipated completion date of Fall 2024.
Received Planning Commission approval for an additional mixed-use development at 401 West Grand Avenue and began processing a permit for a mixed-use development at 197 West Grand Avenue.
Issued permits and began construction for the affordable housing project at South 13th and West Grand Avenue (the Cleaver and Clark Commons)
Economic Development & Community Promotion
Major City Goal
Implementation Status
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Key Policy/Operational Issues
• Discontinued economic development services contract with the South County Chambers for Commerce to contract with Verdin Marketing to focus on Visit Grover Beach tourism marketing
• Continued focus on hotel development projects and the commercial cannabis industry give economic activity and development opportunities along with additional tax revenues • Continued City’s involvement with regional economic development strategies to ensure community economic vitality in the future
• Improvements to the West Grand Avenue to revitalize and enhance the City’s main commercial corridor
Housing & Homelessness Major City Goal
Implementation Status
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Summary
• 10 tasks: 5 completed; 5 in progress
Achievements
Construction has begun for the mixed-use development at 402 West Grand Avenue with an anticipated completion date of Fall 2024.
Received Planning Commission approval for an additional mixed-use development at 401 West Grand Avenue and began processing a permit for a mixed-use development at 197 West Grand Avenue. Issued permits and began construction for the affordable housing project at South 13th and West Grand Avenue (the Cleaver and Clark Commons)
Housing & Homelessness Major City Goal
Implementation Status
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Achievements
Began efforts to apply for a pro-housing designation with the Department of Housing and Community Development
Continued to work with the 5Cities Homeless Coalition to permit a 30-unit emergency shelter housing project on Barca Street and continued to coordinate on the Cabins for Change facility. Implemented the City’s updated camping ordinance to restrict the extent and scope of camping on public property with a noted decrease in individuals camping in open space.
Housing & Homelessness Major City Goal
Implementation Status
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Key Policy/Operational Issues
• Continue to follow State and regional housing and homelessness related policies to ensure General Plan and Development Code supports development of affordable housing in the community. • Complete improvements to West Grand Avenue to enable additional housing and mixed-use opportunities along the City’s main commercial corridor. • Strengthen relationships with developers, 5Cities Homeless Coalition, and other non-profits to address regional affordable housing and homelessness initiatives.
Public Safety Major City Goal
Implementation Status
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Summary
• 9 tasks: 3 completed; 5 in progress; 1 deferred
Achievements
Started a Wellness Program in the Police Department utilizing grant funding Created a regional Major Accident Investigation Team with Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach Public Safety Major City Goal
Implementation Status
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Achievements
Completed new governance and executive management structure for Five Cities Fire Authority Executed a one-year temporary service contract with Oceano Community Services District and continued discussions with the City of Arroyo Grande and the County regarding future service in Oceano
Public Safety Major City Goal
Implementation Status
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Key Policy/Operational Issues
• Continue to develop a comprehensive Health and Wellness program for Police Employees. • Work toward accomplishing FY 2023-24 metrics of Police Department Strategic Plan. • Significant time and resources needed in implementing FCFA changes related to service level and governance
• Need to continue resolving long-term service and funding issues with fire services including potential County funding for Oceano service
Street Maintenance & Complete Streets
Major City Goal Implementation Status
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Summary
• 6 tasks: 1 completed; 5 in progress
Achievements
Began construction of Measure K-14 project CIP 2295-16 street repair project including portions of North 2nd St., Front St., Ramona Ave., and Saratoga Ave. The construction is 60% complete. Completed design of Measure K-14 CIP 2295-17 street repair project including portion of Ramona Ave., North 9th St., North 11th St., North 12th St., Brighton Ave., Alma Ct., and Moss Beach Ct.
Street Maintenance & Complete Streets
Major City Goal Implementation Status
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Note:
The construction of the Measure K-14 CIP
2295-17 street repair project will be
delayed. A sewer upgrade project must be
completed prior to new pavement being
installed and the sewer upgrade project is
delayed due to funding constraint caused
by the potential repeal of the recently
approved water and sewer rates. North 9th Street @ Ramon Garden Park Street Maintenance & Complete Streets
Major City Goal Implementation Status
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Key Policy/Operational Issues
• Need to continue to achieve accelerated pace of projects within the City’s relatively small footprint of approximately two square miles without significant inconvenience to residents and with limited field staff available to provide project utility support. • Need to continue planning for street maintenance work in future Capital Improvement Programs to maintain the City’s streets rehabilitated in recent years. • Incorporating sidewalk infill, traffic calming, and other safety enhancements desired with street improvement work.
Other Important Goals
Implementation Status
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Achievements – Building and Facility Improvements
Completed design and construction documents for the Ramona Garden Park project and prepared to apply for a CDBG grant for Phases 1 and 2
Completed Facility Condition Needs Assessment and received direction from Council in Fall 2023 for future facilities
Started design of improvements to the Public Works Operations main building to allow Fleet Maintenance to be moved in. Fleet Maintenance is being moved out of a building that is past its useful life.
Other Important Goals
Implementation Status
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Achievements – Community Engagement
Continued robust public communication through social media platforms, electronic monthly newsletter, quarterly mailings for Community Services events Continued “Coffee with a Cop” events
Conducted a public information meeting in November 2023 to discuss CCB project and water and wastewater rate increases
Other Important Goals
Implementation Status
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Achievements – Water Supply and Resiliency
Worked with CCB partner agencies and project team to advance the project including preparation of 90% design and submitted Coastal Development Permit to Coastal Commission.
Completed rate study and adopted new water and wastewater rate structure to provide sufficient revenue for the City’s water and wastewater systems for operations and maintenance needs along with capital infrastructure projects including sewer and water line upgrades, booster station improvements, water reservoir maintenance and the Central Coast Blue project.
Potential Changes/ Areas of Focus
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Staff is seeking Council input and direction on the following areas:
1. Are there any changes that Council would like to make to the current goals?
• Revisions to wording or placement of goals within categories • Deletion of existing goals
• Identification of new goals
2. Are there any key items to particularly focus on in FY 2024-25 in implementing the Council Goals?
• Direction useful in updating work programs and resource recommendations in the FY 2023-25 budget
• Update Major City Goals if directed by Council
• Update work programs pursuant to Council
direction
Questions?
Next Steps
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City Council Goals FY 2023-25
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Major City Goals
• Economic Development &
Community Promotion
• Housing and Homelessness
• Public Safety
• Street Maintenance and
Complete Streets
Other Important Goals
• Building and Facility Improvements
• Community Engagement
• Water Supply and Resiliency
Address as Resources Permit
• City and School Partnership
• Code Compliance
• Environmental Sustainability