2004-05 City Council Priorities

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

STATUS REPORT (PDF format)- as of Dec. 15, 2004
provides a brief update on the priority issues below

To learn more about City priority activities during the past fiscal year, read the City's annual report or view a list of the 2003-2004 priorities.

Public Facilities/Public Works
  1. Window-on-the-Bay Park:
  • Complete acquisition of two remaining properties within the West project area; (Community Development)
  • Complete construction documents and obtain funding for a phased approach to 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)
  1. Catellus Property: Evaluate appropriate use and restoration of passenger depot building on west side of Catellus. Initiate public improvements on east side, including aesthetic improvements to boat storage area. (Community Development)
  1. Complete Public Service Center EIR, financing plan, design, construction documents, and initiate construction for reduced size facility. (Public Facilities)
     
  2. Complete planning and implementation of Police and Fire Modular buildings. (Public Facilities)
     
  3. Update Storm Drain Utility, Sanitary Sewer, and Pavement maintenance needs and financing mechanism. (Public Works)
     
  4. 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, 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)
     
  5. Work with Coast Guard to improve operation and maintenance condition of Coast Guard facilities. (Public Facilities)

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Historic Preservation
  1. Develop and review options for use of State Theatre as addition to Conference Center/Performing Arts Center. (Community Development)
     
  2. Implement Cannery Row Conservation District. (Community Development)
Land Use
  1. Adopt the comprehensive update of the general plan and evaluate traffic impact fee and mixed use guidelines, particularly for downtown. (Community Development)
     
  2. Complete the Coastal Plan Implementation Program after review by the Coastal Commission. (Community Development)
     
  3. Complete Old Town Area Plan. (Community Development)
Housing
  1. Complete review and implement changes to the City’s Inclusionary Housing ordinance. (Community Development)
     
  2. 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)
     
  3. 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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Social
  1. Expand collaboration with the school district regarding programs, maintenance, and shared-use of existing buildings. (City Manager’s)
Public Safety
  1. Continue to coordinate with other local fire departments to explore a higher level of service to the entire region through consolidations. (Fire)
Economic
  1. Insure long-term Revenue/Expenditure balance in the City’s operating budget. (City Manager’s)
     
  2. Work with developer and landowner to complete construction of the Monterey Peninsula Hotel and the preservation of open space at McAbee Beach. (Community Development)
     
  3. Participate in 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. (City Manager’s)
     
  4. Complete the plan for the economic revitalization of the North Fremont business area in concert with surrounding residential neighborhoods and the Fair Grounds (Community Development)
     
  5. Develop plan and complete negotiations for revitalization of Safeway store on City-owned property on Munras. (Community Development)
     
  6. Determine cost of City services and adjust fees where appropriate. (Finance)
  1. Prepare and begin implementation as appropriate of a strategic plan for the introduction of "Electronic-Government" business systems, records management, and streamlining payroll and project accounting systems. (City Manager’s)
Staff Development
  1. Expand staff development and supervisory leadership programs to provide opportunities for City employees to enhance performance and professional growth. (Personnel)

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