Pacifica City Council
April 11, 2022

City Council Goals
Proposed April 11, 2022
The Pacifica City Council Goals wheel diagram above represents the equal importance of each goal. The goals are further described, in no order of importance, as:
• “Fiscal Sustainability”includesinvesting in economic development to increase revenues, funding a reserve/emergency fund, and being well prepared for grant opportunities. • “An Engaged Community” includes creating opportunities to expand public participation, increase communicationtaking actionsto restore trust in city government, expanding communication, and building community post-COVID.
• “Stewardship of City Infrastructure” includesrepairing/replacing outdated city facilitiessuch as city hall, the libraries, fire stations, etc., improving streets, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure and responding to impacts of sea level rise and other effects of climate change. • “A Healthy and Compassionate Community” includes addressing affordable housing and mental health services, investigating exploring and implementing strategies related that relate to homelessness, and supporting youth community services for all ages.
• “Environmental Sustainability” includes mapping outstewardship of parks, urban forests and open space, preserving hillsides and beaches, paying attention to flora and fauna needs, environmental health,and adaptation to climate adaptation and reducing our carbon footprintchange. • “A Strong City Workforce Infrastructure” includesstrategiesto address employee retention and attraction challenges, work-life balance, engaging staff in decision-making, and celebrating and recognizing staff. • “Maintaining a Safe Community” includes supporting our first responders (police, fire, public works), responding to emergencies, protecting people, property, and businesses, and our infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, storm and waste water), and engaging in emergency preparedness community outreach, public education and prevention activities.