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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
A�syoBt Agenda Item #9.D
Meeting Date: February 4, 2025
TITLE:
Confirmation of City Goals for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm the City Goals for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 as established by the Council on January 24, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
On January 24, 2025, the City Council held a special workshop for the purpose of establishing City Goals for the Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 budget. The adopted goals, and associated priorities, are as follows:
Quality of Life
Goal statement: Build on community strengths to protect and enhance the city's quality of life.
Priorities:
• Invest in neighborhoods
• Implement community beautification and cleanliness strategies • Complete Addie Street Bathroom expansion
• Complete new Ventana sports courts
• Expand use of existing facilities by considering evening use • Invest in coastal access and bluff repair
Streets and Infrastructure
Goal statement: Enhance, beautify, and maintain the City's streets and infrastructure to ensure safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
Priorities:
• Invest in road, sidewalk, and park improvements
• Update the Pavement Management Plan
• Create a pavement maintenance strategy
• Complete a City facility condition assessment and address deferred maintenance Council Agenda 2-4-2025 9.13-1
Public Safety
Goal statement: Prioritize the safety and well-being of the community.
Priorities:
• Complete Public Safety Facility
• Reduce wildfire risk and promote fire hardening for the community • Create a lifeguard facility in the downtown
• Focus on retention of Police personnel
• Support technology investments that enhance public safety Water Resources
Goal statement: Ensure the sustainability of the City's existing water supply and storage, identifying new sources, promoting conservation, and engaging the community.
Priorities:
• Implement Central Coast Blue
• Pursue outside funding
• Complete construction of Charles Street Reservoir and plan for replacement of one groundwater production well
• Evaluate additional water supplies
• Enhance water conservation measures and rebate programs • Conduct public outreach and education
Parking and Circulation
Goal statement: Enhance parking infrastructure, expand inventory, and improve traffic circulation.
Priorities:
• Update the Downtown Study
• Continue to work on downtown parking solutions, including acquiring additional parking assets, and adopt strategies outlined in the Parking Management Plan • Incorporate parking modifications in the General Plan • Complete and implement the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan • Complete the acquisition of Dolliver Street from the state and make circulation improvements in accordance with the General Plan Circulation Element Council Agenda 2-4-2025 9.D-2
Development and Housing Access
Goal statement: Foster sustainable community development while supporting efforts to address housing needs and homelessness.
Priorities:
• Complete updates to the Local Coastal Plan, General Plan, and Zoning Code • Identify affordable housing and workforce housing opportunities • Implement measures to streamline the development process • Support and participate in regional efforts in a collaborative manner • Invest in housing and homelessness assistance where feasible Conclusion and Recommendation
The Goals identified above will guide the prioritization and allocation of funding for projects and program during the current budget development process. Staff recommends that the City Council confirm the Fiscal Year 2026 & 2027 goals as outlined above.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impacts of projects and programs associated with these goal-setting activities will be analyzed in the Fiscal Year 2026 & 2027 budget development process.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
Submitted by: Jorge Garcia, City Manager
City Manager Approval: -
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