March 12, 2024 Item #4 / File ID: 24-177
City Council Meeting
Item #4, RTC 24-177
Discussion of a Proposed Community
NIA Engagement Process Related to the
City's Unfunded Capital Needs &
1852 Potential Revenue Strategies for
Consideration on the November 2024
THE MISSION CITY
Ballot
March 12, 2024
1 City of
Santa Clara
The Center of What's Possible
Background
• On July 18, 2023, Council approved funding to retain public opinion research services
• Consultant team of Tulchin Research, LLC and its partner, TeamCivX, was selected to perform the work
- Evaluating the feasibility of alternative local funding measures - Development and implementation of strategies to inform and engage residents in a community conversation about the City's infrastructure needs, priorities and the possibility of future ballot measures; and
- Design of measures in alignment with the identified community priorities 2 POST MEETING MATERIAL
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City of
Santa Clara
The Center of What's Possible
Overview of Community Engagement
• Initial Survey
- 400 likely voters; 4 languages. Report to Council 4/23 (New Date) • Community Outreach Strategies
- Meetings
- Videos
- Social Media Posts
- Mailers
City of
Santa Clara
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Mailers
Please rate the importance of the following
priorities for our local schools:
Low-Medium High Do you currently have children
Attract and retain highly qualified teachers attending SRUSD schools? mail it back to let us know your priorities for We Want to Hear from You! our he by choi had at the sure Please complete the attached survey card and Attract and retain qualified teachers to support students with special needs • Yes • NO Support academic programs in science, technology. engineering. Name:
arts, math, reading and writing Address:
Support programs in reading and literacy for the youngest learners Prepare students for college and careers
Maintain Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs Email:
Provide support for struggling students to succeed academically Comments/Questions:
Address student mental health needs
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City of
Santa Clara
The Center of What's Possible
Mailers
Attracting Quality Teachers and Supporting Core Academic Programs Are Top Priorities for Our Community
We Asked,
Avard
You Answered
98.7%
97.5%
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92.2%
916%
09.5%
88.9%
65.7X
Your Priorities for San Ramon Valley Unified Schools DRZ 5 City of
Santa Clara
The Center of What's Possible
Community Engagement (continued)
• Follow-Up Survey
- 400 likely voters; 4 languages. Report to Council on June 4, 2024 6 6
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City of
Santa Clara
The Center of What's Possible
Revised Schedule of Updates
Meeting # Purpose Date
1 Overview of November 2024 Elections February 6, 2024
Process Timelines
2 Overview of Community Engagement March 12, 2024
Process
3 Review Voter Research Information April 23, 2024*
4 Discuss Measure Options & Second Round June 4, 2024
of Voter Research
5 Consider Calling for an Election July 9, 2024
*Previously noted as either March 26 or April 2
7 City of
Santa Clara
The Center of What's Possible
Recommendations
• Provide feedback on report
• Note and file report
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