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17. Approve City Council Work Plan for 2011-2012 Mr. Fialho gave a brief presentation, stating that on April 14, 2011 the Council held a workshop with public input on the two-year Work Plan comprising of new goals, on-going goals, and regular routine services and operations. All items are categorized into 11 areas: 1) Development of the Bernal property; 2) Implementation of the General Plan and the pursuit of long-term advanced planning activities; 3) Maintenance of the City's fiscal resources and its sustainability; 4) Affordable housing needs and how to accommodate this within the context of state requirements and the lawsuit; 5) Implementation of improved traffic circulation measures; 6) fostering an environmental of economic prosperity throughout the City; 7) Strengthening youth programs, services, and activities; 8) Assuring a safe and secure community; 9) Protecting and enhancing Pleasanton's quality of life; 10) Pursuing environmental awareness programs; health, land use and preservation issues; and 11) Operation of an effective and cost-efficient government. A number of items are included in each category; some carry-overs from the last Work Plan and many with the influence of various boards, commissions and committees have been added. The Work Plan is on the City's website and will be included and incorporated within the City's Operating Budget. Councilmember McGovern said she had spoken with Mr. Fialho today about the possibility of taking the Housing Element and updating the Growth Management Program and putting them under the General Plan. She thinks they are not so specific to affordable housing, but all housing in the City. Mr. Fialho said staff can do this. Councilmember McGovern referred to City Services; Joint Planned Facilities for Increased Student Population, and said she wondered if this should be placed under Youth Programs. Mr. Fialho said this can also be done. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. There were no public comments, and she immediately closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sullivan said there are many priorities for the planning or design of new capital projects, like the Phase II Bernal Park and the Wayside Park. He asked for clarification as to whether this was for planning and design only and not construction. Mr. Fialho replied it is for very preliminary design work. Councilmember Sullivan cited his desire for some items to be completed prior to the end of 2012, such as the East Side Specific Plan, the long-term fiscal analysis, State Route 84, and the Historic Preservation Guidelines for the downtown. Regarding the Downtown Hospitality Zone, he strongly feels this should be a City-driven process and not one driven by business organizations. It should have public participation, open meetings, minutes, and the ability for all stakeholders to play a meaningful role, which he does not believe would be achieved in its current form. Mayor Hosterman questioned whether Councilmember Sullivan was proposing to remove the PDA's role in the process. Councilmember Sullivan said his goal is to work in partnership with them but in a public and not private process. Mr. Fialho said this is still in its infancy and the PDA has an interest in advancing programs and initiatives for the downtown and has offered it as a PDA-led activity. He thinks there is a lot of logic and support for why it should be City-led, City Council Minutes Page 18 of 19 May 3, 2011