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Suggested Work Plan Additions <br />Staff has evaluated the Work Plan and existing special projects that have surfaced in <br />recent months. The scope of these projects are appropriate for the Council's <br />consideration in adding them to the existing Work Plan. <br />The following is a summary of the optional new priorities. Exhibit B contains detailed <br />information regarding the newly proposed priorities. <br />• Staples Ranch: Master planning of community and neighborhood parks located on <br />Staples Ranch. <br />• Fire Sprinkler Ordinance: Modifications to the current sprinkler ordinance to include <br />remodeled and smaller buildings. <br />• Plan Bernal Community Park, Phase II: Begin the preliminary park design. <br />• Hillside Ordinance: Develop a hillside protection ordinance to limit <br />development/grading. <br />• Implement Downtown Public Arts Master Plan: Begin implementation of the <br />Downtown Public Art Master Plan recommendations. <br />.Alamo Canal Trail Extension: In cooperation with the City of Dublin and East Bay <br />Regional Park District, design the trail gap closure under I-580. <br />.Zoning Code Update: Update and streamline the commercial and industrial sections <br />of the Zoning Ordinance to more accurately reflect current business uses, streamline <br />the process of approving new businesses, thereby providing more efficient. <br />application of the Zoning Code and create a more business-friendly process. <br />• Citywide Open House: Implement an annual event open to the community that <br />provides information and demonstrations of City services from all departments. This <br />provides an opportunity for City employees and the community to interact and share <br />information about City services. <br />CONCLUSION <br />The City Council adopted the current Work Plan with the intent of providing a shared <br />vision for the community, paired with short-term goals and the policy direction <br />necessary for staff to devote City resources to the identified Work Plan areas. This <br />tiered approach places emphasis on the partnership among City Council members and <br />City staff. Working together as a team has created the synergy necessary to make the <br />City Council Work Plan a productive element that guides the excellent services provided <br />to the community. <br />Submitted by: <br />Maria Lara <br />Management Analyst <br />Approved by: <br />~~~~ <br />Nelson Fialho <br />City Manager <br />Page 7 of 7 <br />