Tom Kisela
City Manager
Mike Vigliotta
City Attorney
Pamela Coleman
City Clerk
DAN SLATER
Mayor
ARIANNA BARRIOS
Mayor pro tem, District 1
JON DUMITRU
Councilmember, District 2
KATHY TAVOULARIS
Councilmember, District 3
DENIS BILODEAU
Councilmember, District 4
ANA GUTIERREZ
Councilmember, District 5
JOHN GYLLENHAMMER
Councilmember, District 6
AGENDA
City Council
April 30, 2024
Notice and Call
of a Special Meeting
5:00 PM Strategic
Planning Session
Grijalva Sports Center
368 N. Prospect St., Building B
Orange, CA 92869
The City of Orange City Council welcomes you to this Special Meeting. Special Meetings are held for a specific purpose and when action is needed prior to the next Regular Meeting. The Mayor or a majority of the City Council may call a special meeting of the City Council with a minimum 24 hours notice.
Agenda Information
The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. The City Council may take legislative action deemed appropriate with respect to the item and is not limited to the recommended action indicated in staff reports or the agenda. The agenda and supporting documentation for a special meeting is available no later than 24 hours prior to the Council meeting on the City's website at www .cityoforange.org, at the City Clerk's Office located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, and at the Main Public Library located at 407 E. Chapman Avenue.
Public Participation
Public Comment shall be limited to only those items described on this Special Meeting Notice /Agenda (Government Code Section 54954.3(a)).
Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. It is requested that you state your name for the record, then proceed to address the City Council. All speakers shall observe civility, decorum, and good behavior.
ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at (714) 744-5500. When possible, notification at least 48 hours in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
REMINDER: Please silence all electronic devices while City Council is in session.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code, that a Special Meeting of the Orange City Council is hereby called for the following purpose:
5:00 PM STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dan Slater
1.2 ROLL CALL
2. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
2.1. City of Orange Strategic Plan Discussion and Update.
1. Receive and file a presentation from Kelly Associates Management Group, LLC and staff detailing the steps taken since the March 11, 2024, Special City Council meeting to refine the draft goals and create objectives to achieve these goals over the next five years.
2. Review the draft goals and objectives and provide direction to City staff.
3. Review the draft Mission and Vision statements and provide direction to City staff.
4. Discuss next steps in the Strategic Plan Update process.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Draft Goal Action Plan
Attachments:
3. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
I, Pamela Coleman, CMC, City Clerk for the City of Orange, do hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at the following locations: Orange Civic Center kiosk and Orange City Clerk's Office at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Police facility at 1107 N. Batavia Street, and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org.
Date posted: April 25, 2024
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City Council
Item #: 2.1. 4/30/2024 File #: 24-0246
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Kisela, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
City of Orange Strategic Plan Discussion and Update.
2. SUMMARY
On March 11, 2024, the Orange City Council held a Special City Council meeting to discuss the City Council’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analyses and select five to six overarching Citywide priorities/goals. After identifying Citywide priorities/goals on March 11, 2024, City staff refined the goals, created objectives to achieve these goals over the next five years, and drafted new Mission and Vision Statements. The April 30, 2024, Special City Council meeting’s purpose is to review the draft goals/objectives as well as the draft Mission and Vision Statements.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file a presentation from Kelly Associates Management Group, LLC and staff detailing the steps taken since the March 11, 2024, Special City Council meeting to refine the draft goals and create objectives to achieve these goals over the next five years.
2. Review the draft goals and objectives and provide direction to City staff.
3. Review the draft Mission and Vision statements and provide direction to City staff.
4. Discuss next steps in the Strategic Plan Update process.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The proposed recommendations will support each goal identified in the current strategic plan by making comprehensive changes/updates to better align with the Orange community’s service priorities and needs.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Goals and Objectives
On March 11, 2024, the City of Orange held a Special City Council Meeting at Shaffer Park to review the City Council’sStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analyses. The SWOT analyses were synthesized and placed on large printouts on the community center’s wall. After completing a communication exercise and discussing the strategic plan process, each City Council member selected up to six specific opportunities extracted from the SWOT analyses. These City of Orange Printed on 4/25/2024Page 1 of 3
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member selected up to six specific opportunities extracted from the SWOT analyses. These represent overarching Citywide goals/priorities. On March 19, 2024, the City’s executive management team met with Kelly Associates Management Group LLC (KAMG) to discuss the City Council goals/priorities. The discussion focused on how these priorities could be refined and further modified using the recent Citywide survey results, thereby incorporating City Council and resident feedback. As a result, the following goals were created:
1. Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services.
2. Improve Employee Retention and Recruitment.
3. Enhance Economic Development and Quality of Life
4. Achieve Fiscal Sustainability
5. Enhance Public Communications Strategy
6. Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Information Technology Staff worked on creating objectives to achieve these goals over the next five years. The draft Goal Action Plan includes proposed timeframes whereby “Short-Term”means 1 year, “Mid-Term”means 1- 3 years, and “Long-Term" means 3-5 years. A “Description and Status” column is also included so staff can identify what the objective entails and how the department proposes to complete the objective. Lastly, a funding source is included so it is clear what objectives carry a general fund impact.
Finally, to help differentiate objectives classified as “Needs”vs. “Wants,”staff placed an asterisk next to objectives deemed a “Need.”This is intended to help the City Council identify which objectives should be removed, prioritized, or kept in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
Mission and Value Statements
As a part of the goal refinement and objective identification process, the City’s executive team created a sub-committee to review and modify the City’sMission and Vision Statements. The sub- committee considered the City Council’sidentified priorities, Citywide survey results, and executive team discussions and feedback. Provided below are the current and proposed Mission and Vision Statements.
Current Mission Statement: The City of Orange is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses and visitors.
Proposed Mission Statement: Orange embraces safety and fiscal health, while providing ethical, innovative, and responsive service to its community.
Current Vision Statement: As an organization, the city is the leader in delivering the highest level of service to meet current and future needs of the community.
Proposed Vision Statement: Orange is a city that celebrates its heritage, strives for high quality service, and prepares for a vibrant future.
Recommendation and City Council Direction
It is recommended the City Council, KAMG, and staff discuss the proposed goals/objectives and City of Orange Printed on 4/25/2024Page 2 of 3
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It is recommended the City Council, KAMG, and staff discuss the proposed goals/objectives and Mission and Vision statements. Once City Council direction is provided, staff will modify accordingly and bring the final Strategic Plan document to the City Council for final approval the same day as the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget adoption. Thereafter, quarterly updates will be given to the City Council to ensure ongoing progress.
Additionally, provided below are remaining milestones/tasks to complete the FY 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
Milestone/Task Status
Members of the City Council individually and independently complete a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis (commonly referred to as a SWOT analysis).
Completed
KAMG meets with each Councilmember one-on-one to discuss their respective SWOT analyses to provide context and better understand individual viewpoints.
Completed
Hold two special City Council meetings to discuss the SWOT analysis, identify overarching community goals, and specific tasks/projects to achieve these goals.
Not complete (will
be complete after
April 30th)
Preliminary budget review scheduled to occur at the May 14, 2024, City Council meeting.
Not complete
Strategic Plan and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget adopted in June 2024.
Not complete
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Draft Goal Action Plan
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City Council
Item #: 2.1. 4/30/2024 File #: 24-0246
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Kisela, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
City of Orange Strategic Plan Discussion and Update.
2. SUMMARY
On March 11, 2024, the Orange City Council held a Special City Council meeting to discuss the City Council’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analyses and select five to six overarching Citywide priorities/goals. After identifying Citywide priorities/goals on March 11, 2024, City staff refined the goals, created objectives to achieve these goals over the next five years, and drafted new Mission and Vision Statements. The April 30, 2024, Special City Council meeting’s purpose is to review the draft goals/objectives as well as the draft Mission and Vision Statements.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file a presentation from Kelly Associates Management Group, LLC and staff detailing the steps taken since the March 11, 2024, Special City Council meeting to refine the draft goals and create objectives to achieve these goals over the next five years.
2. Review the draft goals and objectives and provide direction to City staff.
3. Review the draft Mission and Vision statements and provide direction to City staff.
4. Discuss next steps in the Strategic Plan Update process.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The proposed recommendations will support each goal identified in the current strategic plan by making comprehensive changes/updates to better align with the Orange community’s service priorities and needs.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Goals and Objectives
On March 11, 2024, the City of Orange held a Special City Council Meeting at Shaffer Park to review the City Council’sStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analyses. The SWOT analyses were synthesized and placed on large printouts on the community center’s wall. After completing a communication exercise and discussing the strategic plan process, each City Council member selected up to six specific opportunities extracted from the SWOT analyses. These City of Orange Printed on 4/25/2024Page 1 of 3
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member selected up to six specific opportunities extracted from the SWOT analyses. These represent overarching Citywide goals/priorities. On March 19, 2024, the City’s executive management team met with Kelly Associates Management Group LLC (KAMG) to discuss the City Council goals/priorities. The discussion focused on how these priorities could be refined and further modified using the recent Citywide survey results, thereby incorporating City Council and resident feedback. As a result, the following goals were created:
1. Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services.
2. Improve Employee Retention and Recruitment.
3. Enhance Economic Development and Quality of Life
4. Achieve Fiscal Sustainability
5. Enhance Public Communications Strategy
6. Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Information Technology Staff worked on creating objectives to achieve these goals over the next five years. The draft Goal Action Plan includes proposed timeframes whereby “Short-Term”means 1 year, “Mid-Term”means 1- 3 years, and “Long-Term" means 3-5 years. A “Description and Status” column is also included so staff can identify what the objective entails and how the department proposes to complete the objective. Lastly, a funding source is included so it is clear what objectives carry a general fund impact.
Finally, to help differentiate objectives classified as “Needs”vs. “Wants,”staff placed an asterisk next to objectives deemed a “Need.”This is intended to help the City Council identify which objectives should be removed, prioritized, or kept in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
Mission and Value Statements
As a part of the goal refinement and objective identification process, the City’s executive team created a sub-committee to review and modify the City’sMission and Vision Statements. The sub- committee considered the City Council’sidentified priorities, Citywide survey results, and executive team discussions and feedback. Provided below are the current and proposed Mission and Vision Statements.
Current Mission Statement: The City of Orange is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses and visitors.
Proposed Mission Statement: Orange embraces safety and fiscal health, while providing ethical, innovative, and responsive service to its community.
Current Vision Statement: As an organization, the city is the leader in delivering the highest level of service to meet current and future needs of the community.
Proposed Vision Statement: Orange is a city that celebrates its heritage, strives for high quality service, and prepares for a vibrant future.
Recommendation and City Council Direction
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It is recommended the City Council, KAMG, and staff discuss the proposed goals/objectives and Mission and Vision statements. Once City Council direction is provided, staff will modify accordingly and bring the final Strategic Plan document to the City Council for final approval the same day as the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget adoption. Thereafter, quarterly updates will be given to the City Council to ensure ongoing progress.
Additionally, provided below are remaining milestones/tasks to complete the FY 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
Milestone/Task Status
Members of the City Council individually and independently complete a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis (commonly referred to as a SWOT analysis).
Completed
KAMG meets with each Councilmember one-on-one to discuss their respective SWOT analyses to provide context and better understand individual viewpoints.
Completed
Hold two special City Council meetings to discuss the SWOT analysis, identify overarching community goals, and specific tasks/projects to achieve these goals.
Not complete (will
be complete after
April 30th)
Preliminary budget review scheduled to occur at the May 14, 2024, City Council meeting.
Not complete
Strategic Plan and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget adopted in June 2024.
Not complete
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Draft Goal Action Plan
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Draft Goal Action Plan
Introduction:
The Goal Action Plan (GAP) is intended to guide the City Council and staff so the City of Orange may achieve the six goals identified in the FY2025-2030 Strategic Plan. The GAP identifies objectives, implementation strategies, timeframes, and proposed funding sources to advance projects over the next five years. Going forward, City staff will provide quarterly updates to the City Council to ensure transparency and promote collective action to achieve our Citywide goals.
The objectives detailed in the GAP include the following information to ensure the City achieves each goal in an orderly fashion.
Table Definitions:
1. Goals - Overarching priorities the City Council identified and were further developed by City executive leadership.
2. Objective Number - Number to identify a particular objective with the first number aligning with the Goal number (e.g., Goal 2 would start with 2.1).
Note: Objective numbers with an asterisk* denote those objectives the department(s) have deemed as a “Need” vs. a “Want”
3. Lead Departments - The primary department(s) responsible for completing the objective.
4. Objective - Brief description of what the respective department(s) would like to achieve.
5. Completion Timeframe - Short-term (1 Year), Mid-Term (1-3 Years), Long-term (3-5 Years).
6. Description and Status - Additional information on what the objective entails and what the respective department(s) has done, or proposes to do, to complete the objective.
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GOAL 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Objective
Number
Lead
Departments
Objective Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source
*1.1 Police Implementation of contractual
parking enforcement services to
issue and manage parking
violations and increase revenue
Short-term Pending ordinance to authorize third-party contractors to issue OMC violations in April 2024.
Council approval to outsource part-time parking enforcement in May 2024.
General Fund
*1.2 Police Increase technology to reduce
crime
Short-term Utilize new Flock Safety contract to establish License Plate Reader (LPR) and live streaming PTZ camera technology to assist in reducing crime. Acquire and utilize new technology to advance crime fighting abilities and move toward building and staffing a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). Seek additional funding through the Federal government for additional equipment and systems.
Initial cost City
Infrastructure Bond /
Ongoing cost through
Asset Seizure Funds /
Federal earmarks
*1.3 Police Engage public and private
organizations to participate in Flock
Safety security program
Short-term Promote Flock Safety security program via social media and community outreach to encourage participation of public and private organizations to provide video/photo evidence to solve crimes.
Private funding
*1.4 Police Complete implementation of
Records Management System
Short-term Integrate new Axon Records Management System (RMS) June 2024. Computer Replacement Fund
*1.5 Police Complete implementation of
NIBRS
Short-term Integrate new crime data reporting via National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) included as part of Axon Records Management System (RMS).
June 2024.
Computer
Replacement Fund
1.6 Fire Personnel Recruitment, Retention,
& Development
Short-term One Captain's Academy and one Battalion Chief Academy will be completed by May 2024.
Multi-agency and agency-specific in-service training conducted for all department personnel throughout the year.
General Fund
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1.7 Fire,
Emergency
Management,
Police
Provide Community Preparedness
& Safety
Short-term Conduct two new-member CERT classes and two re-cert classes each year. Conduct annual inspections for weed abatement and buildings to enhance the safety of all community members.
The department applied for one vegetation maintenance and fuel reduction grant in March 2024.
General Fund / Grants
1.8 Emergency
Management
Enhance Emergency Preparedness
Education & Awareness
Short-term Develop and implement public awareness campaigns to educate residents about emergency preparedness.
Regularly assess the effectiveness of programs through surveys and community feedback.
General Fund
*1.9 Fire,
Emergency
Management
Enhance CPR/First Aid/AED
Awareness
Short-term Support continued supplemental, refresher trainings and certification courses for CERT graduates periodically throughout the year.
Scheduled the first pilot program of CPR/First Aid/AED to CERT graduates in April 2024.
Anticipate 48 trained and certified CPR/First Aid/AED community members.
General Fund
*1.10 Police Replace mobile data computers in
patrol fleet to maintain
contemporary technology
Short-Term Mobile data computers and operating systems are evaluated annually for functionality.
Will continue to assess longevity of computers and update system compatibility.
Asset Seizure Funds
*1.11 Police Police facility improvements to the
Field and Support Services
Division to improve workflow
Mid-term Continue facility improvements of Field and Support Services Divisions. Contract projects to include furniture replacement, upgraded lighting, paint, carpeting, and shower facilities.
Bonds, COPS Fund,
and Police Facility
Fund
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1.12 Emergency
Management
Strengthen Interagency
Coordination
Mid-term Establish formal communication channels and collaboration agreements with local agencies and relevant organizations.
Currently working with Red Cross to ensure compliance with possible Care and Shelter facility requirements.
Completed facility shelter assessment at El Modena High School as a large capacity shelter. Need updated MOU.
Establish Grijalva Sports Center as the designated city-owned facility for care & shelter.
Update MOU/MOAs with Point of Distribution/Dispensing (POD) sites. Completed inventory check with all City of Orange POD sites.
General Fund
*1.13 Emergency
Management
Strengthen Emergency Response Mid-term Schedule and evaluate interagency coordination bi-annually through joint exercises and drills.
Completed SlideEX 23 as a baseline for all levels of city responders in December 2023.
General Fund
1.14 Police Manage Homelessness Long-term Continuous management and resource engagement with the local homeless population.
Address criminal law violations and quality of life issues impacting the community.
General Fund
1.15 Police Personnel Training and
Development
Long-term Maintain or exceed Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Advanced Officer trainings to develop and maintain compliance and competencies of personnel.
Leadership and career advancement trainings to develop future leaders of the department Executive Development, Supervisory Leadership Institute, Command College, National Academy, etc.
General Fund / Asset
Seizure Fund
*1.16 Police Expand the employee wellness
program
Long-term Continue to utilize our existing wellness grant to fund testing, critical incident debriefs, overall officer health, and psychological services. Look at other grant opportunities to enhance employee wellness opportunities.
General Fund / Grants
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*1.17 Police Seek other funding
options/sources for efficiency and
effectiveness toward reducing
crime
Long-term Continue to apply for annual grant funding opportunities. Continuously seeking grant opportunities
*1.18 Fire Enhance EMS Services &
Efficiency
Long-term Continue to support and enhance the department's new Ambulance Operator program.
In January 2024, the department submitted an application for a grant to acquire a chest compression device.
General Fund / Grants
1.19 Emergency
Management
Improve Emergency Response
Infrastructure
Long-term Upgrade emergency communication systems.
Annually test emergency notifications for residents and businesses (i.e.
AlertOC).
Test the Operational Area Radio to the County monthly. Regularly assess infrastructure improvements and address any gaps.
Grants
*1.20 Emergency
Management
Update the Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan (LHMP) to enhance
emergency management planning
capabilities
Long-term Received Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) grant. The LHMP should be updated every 5 years with an expected 3-year planning process.
Apply to the HMGP following the completion of the plan update to secure funding for future updates.
Grants
*1.21 Emergency
Management
Develop plans, policies, and
procedures consistent with national
standards
Long-term Continue to secure grant funding for emergency planning needs. Consider emergency management planning software to ensure consistency with state and federal guidelines and regulations.
Annually update Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and Continuity of Government (COG) Plan.
Grants
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GOAL 2: Improve Employee Retention and Recruitment
Objective
Number
Lead
Departments
Objective Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source
2.1 Human
Resources/City
Manager
Reduce the City's time-to-hire. Short-term Condensed two background meetings to one. Offer onsite Livescan at hiring events.
Review the City's hiring process.
General Fund
*2.2 Human
Resources/City
Manager
Promote public service employment Short-term Attend community job fairs, local colleges, and high schools. Direct outreach through LinkedIn social media posts.
General Fund
*2.3 Human
Resources/City
Manager
Create an inclusive work environment and
build a diverse workforce
Short-term Highlight employee years of service.
Community/educational outreach within all districts of City. Consider placing advertisements within local newspapers and utilizing Channel 3 as additional outreach.
General Fund
*2.4 Human
Resources/City
Manager
Support change management processes,
embrace technology improvements and
digitalization.
Mid-term Convert to a completely electronic Personnel Action Form (PAF) system. Update employee evaluation process.
Transition Open Enrollment to new software program.
Track required employee training through new software.
General Fund
*2.5 Human
Resources/City
Manager
Develop and implement a comprehensive
plan to market the City of Orange as an
employer of choice.
Long-term Define the unique aspects of public service and the work environment and culture offered by the City of Orange.
Conduct class and compensation study.
Various Funds
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2.6 Human
Resources/City
Manager
Develop a Training and Development
Program
Long-term Implement a program to improve employee’s skills and knowledge. Identify critical positions and highlight potential future vacancies to focus the development of individuals to meet future City needs. Consider reviving the Orange Leadership Academy to develop current employees so they may step into key City leadership positions in the future.
Various Funds
2.7 Human
Resources
Recruit and Retain Employees Long-term Safety department recruitments and testing happen continuously, with specific police testing occurring monthly.
Marketing via billboard, various media outlets along with hiring incentives for designated classifications.
Only hire qualified, competent and character driven personnel.
General Fund
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GOAL 3: Enhance Economic Development and Quality of Life Objective
Number
Lead Departments Objective Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source
3.1 Library Services Offer high quality programs, resources, and spaces for the public.
Short-term Evaluate Adult Literacy Program to set goals and plan for upcoming year by August 2024.
Plan, coordinate, and present “Lunch at the Library” by June 2025.
General Fund /
Grants
3.2 Library Services Procure, protect, and celebrate Orange's history and archives.
Short-term Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan for the Library's History Center to protect and preserve archives by May
2025.
Add the Library's digital staff photograph collection into the Local History online collection for public access by
December 2024.
General Fund /
Grants.
*3.3 Community Development Test digital permitting software and online platform to improve the customer
experience
Short-term Employ beta testing, utilizing software in a live environment to uncover deficiencies before general software release.
Building Records
and Planning
Documents
*3.4 Economic Development Implement a Shop Local program in partnership with the Orange Chamber of
Commerce to encourage residents to
support local businesses.
Short-term Currently developing brand and logo for program. General Fund *3.5 Economic Development Attract high quality retailers to fill vacant commercial properties.
Short-term Council approved an agreement with a consultant on March 12, 2024, and staff is continuing to work with the consultant.
Redevelopment
Bond Funds
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3.6 Community Services Evaluate role of partnerships with local nonprofit groups
Short-term Assess needs of city/nonprofit programs in the community and reduce duplication of services.
General Fund
*3.7 Community Development Improve Design Review Process. Mid-term Determine what projects require DRC approval, staff approval, or are exempt from Design Review.
General Fund
3.8 Community Development Update Zoning Ordinance for process clarity and improve efficiency for new
businesses.
Mid-term Compiling a list of ordinances that need to be reviewed and updated.
General Fund
3.9 Community Development Improve Customer Service with the use of technology in the Permit Center.
Mid-term Add sign-in portal and monitors on walls after testing is complete.
Explore the potential for a greeter.
IT Fund
*3.10 Economic Development Establish a Tourism Improvement District to promote Orange as a visitor destination.
Mid-term Staff is having initial discussions with hotels and soliciting proposals from consultants to form the district.
Redevelopment
Bond Funds
*3.11 Economic Development /
Public Works
Form an Enhanced Infrastructure
Financing District to fund infrastructure
improvements that support economic
development.
Mid-term Staff is working to begin the formation process which will take approximately 12 months.
Redevelopment
Bond Funds
3.12 Community Services Collaborate with community partners who provide resources for the unhoused
population
Mid-term Provide administrative and management support for the HUB Resource Center (HRC).
License Agreement and Service Agreement with the HUB
currently in progress (Spring 2024).
Assist HRC in securing additional funding to sustain
operations beyond 2026.
Federal Earmark
Secured ($3 million)
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*3.13 Community Services Update Parks and Recreation Master Plan Mid-term Funding request to be included in FY25-26 CIP. Master Plan anticipated to be complete by 2026.
Park Acquisition
Fund
*3.14 Community Services Update Master Plan for Grijalva Park Mid-Term Included in the FY24-25 CIP. Set fundraising and operation goals/timelines for outside organizations (Library Foundation, GOCAT, and Senior
Center) for proposed new facilities.
Complete plan by 2025.
Park Acquisition
Fund
*3.15 Community Services Complete new park on the West Side Mid-Term Finalizing conceptual design (2024). Construction budget for in FY25.
Coordinating with Orange County Flood Control to align park project with County levee project (2025).
Redevelopment
Agency Funds and a
federal earmark
*3.16 Community Services Increase Community Partnership program Mid-term Increase program participation to offset up to 50% of costs of current City-led special events.
Collaborate with Park Planning and Special Events
Commission to reach goal.
Working to achieve goal annually.
General Fund
3.17 Community Services Continue to offer high quality and efficient, city led recreation programs
Mid-term Evaluate current costs associated with summer, sport and drop-in programs, and facility and park rentals.
In progress as part of FY24-25.
General Fund
3.18 Community Services Complete skate park at Grijalva Park Mid-Term Finalizing design plans. Construction documents to be completed by fall of 2024. Construction in 2025.
Capital Projects
Fund
3.19 Community Services Complete pickleball courts and fitness equipment project at Hart Park
Mid-term Finalizing requirements with HUD to receive funding. Will go out to bid for construction mid 2024.
Award bid for construction by end of 2024.
Park Acquisition
Fund
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*3.20 Economic Development /
Community Development
Develop a resort district on West Katella by
completing a visioning process
Long-term Visioning process is underway.
Place branding, place making design, and infrastructure improvements to follow.
Redevelopment
Bond Funds
3.21 Community Services Park naming/sponsorship program Long-Term Evaluate potential of offering a park naming/sponsorship program as a source of revenue for future park
maintenance projects.
Funding not
identified
3.22 Community Services /
Community Development /
City Manager
Evaluate potential of acquiring part of
Santa Ana golf course (located in Orange)
for future park site
Long-term Work with neighboring agencies to begin discussions on potential acquisition.
Funding not
identified
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GOAL 4: Achieve Fiscal Sustainability
Objective
Number
Lead Departments Objective Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source
*4.1 Finance Reduce subsidy from general tax revenues Short-term Conduct an updated fee study and evaluate the current indirect cost allocation.
Identify subsidies that could be recovered.
Reduce the risk of indirect cost being disallowed for grants.
General Fund
*4.2 Finance Create a fiscal sustainability plan Short-term Develop and implement a fiscal policy that promotes fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
Create a framework and guidelines to assist staff during budget development and ongoing fiscal monitoring.
General Fund
*4.3 Finance Upgrade the current financial system Mid-term Begin implementation of a new financial system to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Rebuild the chart of account and business processes.
Enhance internal control and reduce human errors.
Various Funds
*4.4 Finance Achieve and maintain 90% funding status for pension and OPEB
Long-term Monitor and update the Pension Guidelines regularly. Identify a mechanism to begin funding for OPEB.
Identify opportunities to pay down new unfunded liability.
Various Funds
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GOAL 5: Enhance Public Communications Strategy
Objective
Number
Lead Departments Objective Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source
*5.1 City Manager Develop additional methods of communication and increase subscribers to City’s
communication forums.
Short-term Continuously and actively promote communication opportunities on social media and community
events.
Consider other vehicles of messaging, including
newsletters, pamphlets, Reddit, etc.
Concerted efforts to increase the City’s presence on
social media including the number of videos,
interactive posts, etc. on social media.
General Fund and
collaboration with
community partners.
*5.2 City Manager Create unified messaging across departments. Short-term Meet regularly with other departments to collaborate on unified messaging.
Create citywide schedule for collaborative
communication.
General Fund
*5.3 City Manager / Public
Works
Promote relaunch of Orange 24/7. Short-term Public outreach on the relaunch and how to use the program will begin in May 2024 with the transition
date anticipated to occur on May 30, 2024.
General Fund
*5.4 Library Services Develop and strengthen collaborative partnerships to provide and enhance high
quality programs, resources, and spaces for the
public.
Short-term Plan, coordinate, and present 2024 OPL Comic Convention by September 2024.
Plan, coordinate, and present 2025 Summer
Reading Club by June 2025.
General Fund / Seeking
Financial Support from
Community Partners and
Grants.
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*5.5 Library Services Increase community engagement through outreach and volunteerism.
Short-term Acquire and modify van for Pop Up Library outreach then develop plan to provide bookmobile-type
services by June 2025.
Increase Library staff visits to school sites and
grade-level field trips to the Libraries by June 2025.
General Fund / Seeking
Financial Support from
Community Partners and
Grant Opportunities.
*5.6 City Manager Communicate the budget crisis to the public. Short-term Working with consultant and City Council budget ad-hoc committee to develop/refine messaging.
General Fund
5.7 City Manager City website refresh Mid-term Work with existing or identify new website provider to refresh and improve the City's website.
General Fund
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GOAL 6: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology Objective
Number
Lead Departments Objective Completion
Timeframe
Description and Status Funding Source
*6.1 Public Works Update Facility Condition Assessment Short-term Working to complete the Assessment to identify facility maintenance needs.
Study would provide analytics on expected useful
life, facility replacement, and costs.
Various Funds
*6.2 Public Works /
Economic
Development
Complete Old Towne Shuttle Feasibility
Study
Short-term In progress, final report expected Summer 2024. Identifies routes for local transit service connecting Old Towne to/from activity centers.
Will request implementation funding through OCTA.
M2 Funding
*6.3 Public Works Continue education of SB1383 (Organic Waste Recycling)
Short-term Staff is working with CR&R to meet the compliance requirements.
Augmenting public education and outreach with SB
1383 grant.
Cal-Recycle / CR&R
*6.4 Public Works Continue full implementation of AB1826 (Commercial Organics Recycling)
Short-term Staff is working with CR&R to meet the compliance requirements.
Cal-Recycle / CR&R
*6.5 Public
Works/Community
Development
Update Sewer Master Plan to coordinate
with next General Plan update
Short-term Assessment will identify sewer system deficiencies. Study would provide analytics on expected useful
life, sewer replacement, and costs.
Sanitation Fund
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*6.6 Public Works Update citywide Pavement Management
Plan to identify street maintenance needs
and costs and provide adequate funding to
maintain pavement condition index in
“good condition”
Short-term Assessment will update road pavement condition to meet OCTA’s M2 funding program requirements.
Staff continues to use and search for multiple
sources of funding.
Condition of pavement is evaluated every two years,
as required for M2 eligibility.
OCTA / Gas Tax / M2 Funds
/ Gas Tax / General Fund
*6.7 Library Services Enhance technology to improve public accessibility to information and services.
Short-term Implement new Library all-in-one room and event booking software by August 2024.
Implement new Library mobile app by August 2024.
General Fund
*6.8 Information
Technology
Develop Citywide Information Technology
Strategic Plan
Mid-term Develop comprehensive plan of needed technology services to effectively serve the community over the
next decade.
General Fund
*6.9 Public Works /
Economic
Development
Deploy a micro transit service in and
around Old Towne
Mid-term City Council approved MOU with ATN to provide $100,000 in funding to launch service.
Public Works to negotiate operating agreement in
anticipation of service launch in early 2025.
Redevelopment Bond
Funds
*6.10 Public Works Develop and implement Old Towne
parking management program
Mid-term Evaluating Scenarios for Paid Parking.
Support economic development in Old Towne.
Parking Fees
*6.11 Public Works Continue to provide safe drinking water and address PFAS contamination
Mid-term Building new facilities and maintaining existing ones to address PFAS water contamination issues.
Partnering with OCWD for treatment at water
production sites.
OCWD / EPA / Grants
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*6.12 Public
Works/Economic
Development
Develop an Active Transportation Plan to
promote multi-model transportation
improvements and explore opportunities to
enhance transit and multimodal
transportation citywide
Mid-term Plan development to begin in FY25.
Will provide a roadmap for improving bicycle and
pedestrian safety/mobility, including identifying
candidate corridors to be converted into “complete
streets.”
Identify opportunities or congestion management
tools.
Ensure consistency with General Plan goals.
Federal Funding/ TSIP /
Grants
6.13 Public
Works/Community
Development
Complete Plaza Streetscape
Improvements
Mid-term Staff will continue to evaluate improvement of infrastructure and beautification of the Plaza as
opportunities arise.
EIFD / Gas Tax / General
Fund
6.14 Public
Works/Community
Development
Bicycle Safety Enhancements Mid-term Includes buffered and green bike lanes. Modernize bicycle infrastructure to increase the
level of safety and promote commuter / recreational
use.
Gas Tax / M2
6.15 Community Services Conduct Park Facility Condition Assessment
Mid-term Identify costs and funding to plan for and implement renovations to maintain safe and functional existing
park infrastructure and amenities and protect from
vandalism.
Projects have not started, as funding hasn't been
identified.
Possible future CIP funds to
be used
6.16 Public Works /
Community Services
Work Assessment Management System Mid-term Work with consultant to track costs and labor associated with parks maintenance and plan for
future maintenance needs.
Various Funds
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*6.17 Community Services Complete Diamond 1 Hart Park netting project in collaboration with Chapman
University and Orange Lutheran High
School
Mid-term Design is nearing completion.
Working with two groups on finalizing cost sharing
for project; construction anticipated to start in FY26.
Park Acquisition Fund
*6.18 Community Services Identify costs and funding associated with maintaining new amenities
Mid-term Evaluating and working to identify costs and funding sources to maintain new skate park, pickleball
courts, new park in West Orange, Antepassado
Park, and restroom building at El Modena
Library/Basin.
Funding not yet identified
*6.19 Public Works /
Information
Technology
Fiber Optic System Expansion and
Maintenance
Long-term Network needs to be expanded for coverage and redundancy.
Existing infrastructure is also reaching life
expectancy and requires maintenance.
Traffic Safety Improvement
Funds / M2 Funds
6.20 Public Works Implement full master plan for renovation and reorganization of City Corp Yard
Long-term Multiple construction phases are expected over the next few years.
The first phase of construction is expected to begin
in Summer 2024.
Bond / General Fund /
Sanitation / Gas Tax
*6.21 Public Works Continue water main replacement and
infrastructure maintenance
Long-term Maintain a robust water main replacement program to ensure continued reliability and water quality.
Ensure replacements are scheduled annually.
Water Fund / Grants
*6.22 Public Works Continue conversion of fleet to zero emission per State Mandate
Long-term Evaluate and maintain current Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) along with projecting future ZEV’s.
Continuously evaluate opportunities to implement
ZEVs infrastructure such as charging stations.
General Fund / 2766 Funds
/ California Air Resources
Board Grants
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*6.23 Public
Works/Economic
Development
Continue cooperative efforts with the City
of Anaheim for OC Riverwalk
Long-term Staff is working to include City of Orange focused improvements as part of the project.
Collaborate with Anaheim.
Work with adjacent property owners to utilize this
project as a catalyst for new development.
Grants
6.24 Public
Works/Economic
Development
Explore opportunities to add landscape
medians on arterial streets
Long-term Continue evaluating opportunities to beautify and add landscaping throughout the City.
Currently is conceptual and still planning course of
action.
Enhanced Infrastructure
Financing District / Gas Tax
/ M2 Funds
6.25 Public Works Creation of Master Plan for EV Charging Infrastructure at City facilities
Long-term The plan would evaluate all City facilities for EV readiness.
A gap analysis would be used to then guide future
projects and assist when applying for grant
opportunities.
Staff will consider options to develop plan.
General Fund / Grants
6.26 Public Works Develop a facility energy efficiency master plan
Long-term The plan would evaluate all City facilities energy usage and ways to save energy / cost.
Based on the findings, a course of action to improve
efficiency would be developed.
Staff will consider options to develop plan.
General Fund / Grants
*6.27 Public Works Continue to replace Steel Street Light Poles
Long-term Replacements are scheduled annually or biannually as funding becomes available.
General Fund
6.28 Public Works Complete Santiago Creek Trail Extension Long-term Staff continues to search for outside funding opportunities.
This final phase would complete the multipurpose
trail.
California Active
Transportation Program
Funds / Grants / Federal
earmark
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*6.29 Public Works Update Storm Drain Master Plan & Identify funding to implement plan
Long-term Assessment will identify storm drain system deficiencies.
Study would provide information on needed
improvements to address flooding issues.
Completion of plan may provide additional
opportunities for funding.
FEMA / Sanitation Fund /
General Fund
6.30 Community Services Continue to develop recreational trails Long-term Continue with development of City's recreational trail system by working with Orange Park Acres on
trail identification and improvements.
Funding not yet identified
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