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THE CITY OF <br />a <br />j'LEASANTONC <br />Date: April 12, 2011 <br />To: Mayor and City Council <br />From: Nelson Fialho, City Manager <br />Subject: City Council Priorities Workshop <br />2011 -2012 Work Plan <br />MEMORANDUM <br />Recommendation <br />Review the draft work plan and make changes as necessary. Following the workshop, the <br />final work plan will be adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council. <br />Background <br />The attached information is organized in a manner consistent with previous work plans in that <br />Councilmembers had an opportunity to review current and new goals or objectives and <br />prioritize in a way that meets their respective expectations. The workshop will enable City staff <br />to share results and the City Council to collectively discuss shared interests and objectives for <br />the coming two years (2011 - 2012). The end result of this process is a bi- annual work plan <br />designed to inform the community of the Council's shared vision and provide the City Manager <br />with the policy direction needed to direct City resources, including preparation of the City's <br />annual budget. <br />The City's current goals and objectives are organized in the following categories (see <br />attachment #1): <br />1. Develop Bernal Community Park. <br />2. General Plan implementation. <br />3. Maintain fiscal sustainability. <br />4. Address affordable housing. <br />5. Implement improved traffic circulation measures. <br />6. Foster economic prosperity; pursue and expand "Green Economy" opportunities. <br />7. Strengthen youth programs, services and activities. <br />8. Assure a safe and secure community. <br />9. Protect and enhance Pleasanton's quality of life. <br />10. Pursue environmental awareness, health, land use and preservations issues. <br />11. Operate an effective and cost - efficient government. <br />