Fiscal Year 2023-24 City Council Priorities
Items Staff Request Removing
# Department Lead(s) Council Priority Status Update as of Jan 2024 Reason for Removal 1 City Attorney's Office and
City Clerk's Office
Study campaign finance reform policies, including voluntary expenditure limit, disclosure requirement for independent expenditures, and improving access for voter education initiatives Completed Remove due to completion.
2 City Clerk Explore increasing representation of youth and seniors on City Boards and Commissions
The City Council appointed two Youth Commissioners to the Park and Recreation Commission on November 6, 2023. The Youth Commissioners received onboarding from the City Clerk's Office and joined their first Commission meeting on January 3, 2024.
Remove since the initial goal was
complete, although the work will
continue.
6 Community Development
and City Manager's Office Create a racial equity community art project Mural was completed in October 2023, unveiled 10/28/23, and city web page has been updated with that announcement and final photos. Remove due to completion. 7 Community Development Analyze density minimums for mixed-use projects and update the Density Bonus and Community Benefits policies
Work with consultant (EPS) is ongoing, with a study session to present findings and receive Council direction anticipated in Spring/Summer 2024.
Remove since work is covered under
Housing Element implementation.
10 City Manager's Office and
Community Development
Implement the Climate Action Plan (CAP) and work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The CAP Technical Update is scheduled for adoption in early 2024 in conjunction with the General Plan Update.
Remove since we are obligated to do
this work regardless of its priority
status.
14 City Manager's Office and
City Attorney's Office Adopt a Retail Cannabis Ordinance Staff presented policy and permit options for consideration to City Council on October 2nd. City Council deferred this item to year 2025.
Remove since Council directed staff
to bring this item back in 2025 for an
update
15 City Manager's Office and
City Attorney's Office
Review and update the City Charter related to district elections, mayoral rotation, and filling Council vacancies
Council provided feedback on proposed Charter amendments. Next study session to be held on February 20, 2024.
Remove since item will be complete
by the end of the current fiscal year.
26 Public Works Meet the 100% trash reduction mandate
Design and environmental permitting is underway for the 41st Ave Trash Capture project. The design for the Small Trash Capture project is complete and will be put out for construction bid January 2024.
Remove since we are mandated to
do this work.
Items to be Completed within 2 to 5 Years
Items to be Completed within the Fiscal Year
Items to be completed in 5 or more years
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