Each year the City identifies a set of priorities that help
establish our budget and guide our projects and work programs. They are divided into
eight
categories:
Public Facilities/Public Works
| Historic
Preservation
|
Land Use
Housing
| Social | Public Safety | Economic
| Staff Development
To learn more about City priority activities during the past fiscal
year, read the City's
annual report
or view a list of the 2002-2003 priorities.
|
Public Facilities/Public Works |
- Window-on-the-Bay Park:
- Complete acquisition of two remaining properties within
the West project area; (Community Development)
- Complete design/environmental review of Del Monte
traffic operations and safety improvements from El Estero to Sloat.
(Public Works)
- Revisit the vision for the "Priority B Area," and
develop a strategy and timeline for implementation. (Community
Development)
- Catellus Property:
- Complete Catellus area planning effort. Evaluate
appropriate use of passenger depot building on west side and level of
preservation effort to be put forward on freight building on east side.
Initiate phase 1 implementation improvements. (Community Development)
- Complete Public Service Center EIR,
financing plan, design, construction documents, and initiate construction
for reduced size facility. (Public Facilities)
- Obtain permanent legislation supporting City/DOD
Municipal Services and expand participation in the Department of Defense
demonstration project for provision of City services on Military
installations. (CMO)
- Update Storm Drain Utility, Sanitary Sewer, and
Pavement maintenance needs and financing mechanism. (Public Works)
- Implement high priority circulation improvement and
maintenance projects on Lighthouse/Del Monte corridor and Highway 68,
with a specific emphasis on implementation of Council decisions regarding
Phase 2 of Lighthouse Avenue improvements, Del Monte reconstruction
between Palo Verde and Sloat; initial exploration of feasibility of a
second entrance to the hospital, completion of the South Boundary
Road/Ragsdale/Highway 68 intersections, and completion of environmental
documentation for Highway 68 improvements from the hospital to Highway 1.
(Public Works)
- Work with Coast Guard to improve operation and
maintenance condition of Coast Guard facilities. (Public
Facilities)
- Complete analysis of potential Navy leases for
Del Monte Lake Park, Sports, Recreation and other facilities. (Public
Works)
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- Complete feasibility analysis of use of State
Theatre as addition to Conference Center/Performing Arts Center.
(Public Facilities)
- Establish the process for Cannery Row Historic
Districts, including review of various options for historic districts
and historic preservation, and develop a historic district according to
that process. (Community Development)
- Complete the comprehensive update of the general
plan and initiate major land use, housing, parking, and transportation
measures, including pedestrian/bike circulation. (Community Development)
- Complete the Coastal Plan Implementation Program
after review by the Coastal Commission. (Community Development)
- Complete Old Town Area Plan. (Community
Development)
- Complete review and implement changes to the Citys
Inclusionary Housing ordinance.
(Community Development)
- Identify at least one specific major workforce
housing project in collaboration with other agencies and/or key
stakeholders. Develop an action plan for possible implementation.
(Community Development)
- Analyze and report on the potential for multi-family
rental rehabilitation loan and/or grant programs to retain and promote
more affordable rental housing units. (Community Development)
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- Expand collaboration with the school district
regarding programs, maintenance, and shared-use of existing buildings. (CMO)
Continue to coordinate with other local fire
departments to explore a higher level of service to the entire region
through consolidations. (Fire)
- Insure long-term Revenue/Expenditure balance in
the Citys operating budget. (CMO)
- Work with developer and landowner to complete
construction of the Monterey Peninsula Hotel and the
preservation of open space at McAbee Beach. (Community Development)
- Complete the plan for the economic revitalization of
the North Fremont business area in concert with surrounding
residential neighborhoods and the Fair Grounds (Comm Devel.)
- Develop plan for revitalization of Safeway store on
City-owned property on Munras.
(Community Development)
- Determine cost of City services and adjust fees
where appropriate. (Finance)
- Prepare and begin implementation as appropriate a
strategic plan for the introduction of
"E-GOV'T" business systems.
(CMO)
- Expand staff development and supervisory
leadership programs to provide opportunities for City employees to enhance
performance and professional growth. (Personnel)
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