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THE CITY OF ~~ ~ .~~~ f:~d~l ~(tiu+Y:llnd::i:11~P ::: ~ j~L~~S~NTON~ MEMORANDUM Date: April 23, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council ! From: Nelson Fialho, City Manager ~~\, ~~~'`" Subject: City Council Priorities Workshop 2009-2010 Work Plan Recommendation Review the draft work plan and make changes as necessary. Following the workshop, the final work plan will be adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council. Background The attached information is organized in a manner consistent with previous work plans in that Councilmembers had an opportunity to review existing goals or objectives and prioritize in a way that meets their respective expectations. The workshop will enable City staff to share results and the City Council to collectively discuss shared interests and objectives for the coming two years (2009-2010). The end result of this process is a bi-annual work plan designed to inform the community of the Council's shared vision and provide the City Manager with the policy direction needed to direct City resources, including preparation of the City's annual budget. The attached goals and objectives are organized in the following categories: 1. Develop Bernal Community Park. 2. Complete a comprehensive General Plan update and pursue long-term advanced planning activities. 3. Maintain fiscal sustainability. 4. Address affordable housing needs. 5. Implement improved traffic circulation measures. 6. Preserve the character of Happy Valley and surrounding open space. 7. Foster economic prosperity; pursue and expand "Green Economy" opportunities. 8. Strengthen youth programs, services and activities. 9. Assure a safe and secure community. 10. Protect and enhance Pleasanton's quality of life. 11. Pursue environmental awareness, health, land use and preservations issues. 12. Operate an effective and cost-efficient government.