CC SR 20190219 04 - Draft City Council GoalsRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 02/19/2019
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to review and approve the revised draft Council
Goals to update and replace the former 2014 Council Goals
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Approve the revised draft Council Goals.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Gabriella Yap, Deputy City Manager
REVIEWED BY: Same as above
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Revised Draft Council Goals (page A-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At the December 15, 2018, City Council Special meeting, the City Council reviewed
draft goals that had been drafted by Staff and the Council subcommittee, consisting of
Councilmen Eric Alegria and Ken Dyda. The format of the December 15, 2018, draft
goals had seven major categories: Public Safety, Infrastructure, City Land and Facilities,
Quality of Life, Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach, Government Efficiency &
Transparency, and Intergovernmental Issues. Under each category were performance
measures and projects. The Council reviewed and made changes to the definitions of
each goal, and also suggested changes to the overall format. The Subcommittee was
directed to work with Staff on these changes. The revisions to the draft goals from the
meeting have been implemented, along with updates to projects and dates, and are
presented in Attachment A. One of the major changes to the format was moving it into
an Excel format to allow for status updates.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council’s consideration:
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1. Direct Staff to make changes to the Council Goals and/or its format.
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2019 Goals and Action Plan
Number
PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
1 Reduce residential burglaries by 20% (below 90 annually).CM 12/31/2019 No
2 Implement revised Public Safety Strategic Plan remaining elements.CM 6/30/2019 No
3 Develop a specific plan with CHOA, Neighborhood Watch, and other
organizations to promote neighborhood safety.CM 6/30/2019 No
4 Engage in a regional emergency preparedness exercise with all four
Peninsula cities. CM 11/30/2019 No
5 Install and commission Phase 1 of Western Ave. ALPR camera
project.CM 6/30/2019 No
6 Install and commission Phase 2 of Western Ave. ALPR camera
project.CM 12/31/2019 No
7 Arterial Fence and Wall Master Plan: To create a master plan
retaining neighborhood identity that describes the type (material and
height) of fence or wall, if any, placed along major arterial streets in
the City.CDD 12/31/2019 No
8 ABALONE COVE SEWER: AB Cove Sewer – Prepare new
financial plan that reduces City subsidy by at least 50% for City
Council consideration and approval, and implement plan.FIN/PW 12/31/2019 Yes
9 LANDSLIDE - SEWER AND STORM DRAIN IN ROLLING HILLS:
Develop a program with Rolling Hills to intercept sanitary sewer
discharge and control storm water runoff from direct infiltration into
the ground in an effort to reduce ground movement within the
landslide area of the City.PW 12/31/2019 No
10 LANDSLIDE FEASIBILITY STUDY - CONSTRUCTION
IMPLEMENTATION: With City Council approval, break ground on
phased plan.PW 12/31/2019 No
11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND PLAN FOR ALL ASSETS:
Create detailed inventory of public infrastructure and assets, along
with appropriate maintenance schedule, and annually provide
adequate funding for Operations and Maintenance. PW 3/31/2019 Yes
12 UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES: Create list of fires caused by
facilities belonging to SCE and/or its contractors.along with
estimated damage costs to present to SCE. Establish a program for
maintenance /undergrounding its utilities that can cause a serious
threat to safety.PW 6/30/2019 Yes
13 Identify neighborhoods willing to relocate utilities underground, and
schedule with Southern California Edison.PW 6/30/2019 No
14 Identify cities to purchase Rule 20A funds from by March 31, 2019
and, with City Council approval, execute agreements for
undergrounding utilities.Fin/PW 12/31/2019 Yes
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
Infrastructure
Goal: Assess, prioritize & plan for the maintenance and improvement of all public infrastructure, including transportation systems, parking and utilities.
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2019 Goals and Action Plan
Number
PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
15 HAWTHORNE - GREEN ASPHALT: Beautify Hawthorne Boulevard
by removing the existing green asphalt and installing
esthetic/landscaping.PW 12/31/2019 Yes
16 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON WESTERN AVENUE: Establish
action plan that would reduce delay and enhance traffic circulation.PW 12/31/2019 No
17 STREET LIGHTS: SCE Streetlight Acquisition and Conversion.
Change out the existing street lights to LED’s and install a smart
light system.PW 7/1/2019 Yes
18 Neighborhood Streetlight Installation: Establish funding mechanism
and program approved by the City Council for neighborhoods who
wish to install street lights for safety purposes.FIN/PW 6/30/2019 Yes
19 Resolve land use conflict with NPS.CM 3/31/2019 No
20 Develop and present financing options for Civic Center to the City
Council.FIN/CM 12/31/2019 Yes
21 Obtain financial commitment for future Fire station and Sheriff’s sub-
station (at civic center) from the County.CM 12/31/2019 Yes
22 Develop plans for new EOC with possible Peninsula-wide
partnership.CM 12/1/2019 No
23 Obtain Council approval of Civic Center Master Plan.CM 12/31/2019 No
24 LL: Obtain approval of consultant by the City Council to work with
Staff and community to produce refined schematic design and
construction-ready documents.R&P 12/18/2018 No
25 LL: Refined schematic design prepared by Consultant for City
Council approval.R&P 4/30/2019 No
26 LL: Construction-ready documents prepared by Consultant for City
Council approval.R&P 9/30/2019 No
27 LL: Bid process for construction firm completed and contract
approved by the City Council.R&P 11/15/2019 Yes
28 With Council approval, break ground on new Ladera Linda Park and
Community Center.R&P 12/31/2019 No
29 Upper Hesse Turf Project: As part of the City’s CIP program,
redesign and install a new natural turf area (approximately 123,000
square feet) for active recreation use at Upper Hesse.R&P 7/1/2019 Yes
30 Lower Hesse Park Improvements Phase II: Present construction
ready design for the remaining 12 acres of Lower Hesse to the City
Council.R&P 12/1/2019 Yes
31 Implement Council-approved, comprehensive preserve parking plan
that addresses positive and negative impacts to the Preserve and
surrounding communities.R&P 7/31/19 Yes
City Land and Facilities
Goal: Assess, prioritize and plan for th emaintenance and improvement of all City-owned properties.
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2019 Goals and Action Plan
Number
PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
32 TRAILS NETWORK PLAN UPDATE: Complete a comprehensive
update to the City’s Trails Network Plan that is relevant and user-
friendly by providing improved trail descriptions with graphics and
detailed maps that illustrate trail routes and uses in a clear and
concise manner based on existing legal trails, community input, and
feasible trails identified in the Conceptual Trails Plan.CDD 9/30/19 No
33 Implement revised Special Event Permit Ordinance. (must
specifically identify applicability and exemptions.)R&P 6/30/19 No
34 BARKING DOGS: Assess the effectiveness and responsiveness of
the County’s amended Barking Noise Program to determine
whether the City should implement its own in-house program for the
City Council’s consideration.CDD 10/31/19 Yes
35 SHORT TERM RENTALS ENFORCEMENT: Provide a status
report with data on the the effectiveness of the City's aggressive
enforcement program upholding the City’s prohibition to advertise or
operate a short-term rental in the City’s single-family and multi-
family residential zoning districts.CDD 12/31/19 No
36 COYOTE MANAGEMENT PLAN: Provide a status report with data
on the implementation and effectiveness of the City’s Coyote
Management Plan.CDD 10/1/19 No
37 NOISE ORDINANCE: Propose a City-wide noise ordinance that
establishes measureable decibel levels to control excessive noise
from adversely impacting residents for City Council approval.CDD 12/31/19 No
38 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES: Update the
City’s Wireless Telecommunication Ordinances as it relates to
wireless facilities in the public right-of-way (Title 8) and on private
property (Title 17) to reflect current Federal and State laws and FCC
orders, and to ensure applications are processed timely and that the
least intrusive location and design is utilized, followed by continuous
monitoring. CDD 6/30/19 No
Quality of Life
Goal: Maintain and improve the quality of life for RPV residents.
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2019 Goals and Action Plan
Number
PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
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EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACTION PLAN: Encourage Citywide,
region-wide, and State-wide measures to reduce emissions in
accordance to the City Council-adopted Emissions Reduction Action
Plan (ERAP). By implementing the following measures by
December 31, 2019:
• Accelerate the market for EV Vehicles
o Adopt new development standards related to Electronic Vehicle
(EV) charging stations.
o Install charging stations in City-owned lots.
• Increase Energy Efficiency in Residential Units
o Amend the Municipal Code to develop a robust Green Building
Program.
o Partner with Peninsula Cities or the SBBCOG for an Energy
Efficiency Fair.
o Create an online resource center for the promotion of Energy
Efficiency that would consolidate information found throughout the
City’s website into a one-stop shop for renewable energy financing
(PACE), permitting, regional efforts and public education.
• Support Energy Generation and Storage in the Community
o Amend the Zoning Code to integrate additional policies supporting
renewable and alternative energy sources in residential, commercial
and institutional zoning districts by utilizing EcoMotion consultant
services, made available by the SolSmart grant application.
CDD 12/31/19 No
40 WESTERN AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: Prepare a
redevelopment strategy for Western Avenue that supports economic
growth, aesthetic enhancements, sustainability of retail
establishments, and connectivity to retail outlets and residents for
the City Council’s consideration.CM/CDD 6/30/19 Yes
41 Develop and share information regarding new goals and work plans
representative of the current City Council’s vision and values with
residents and local media outlets.CM 2/1/19 No
42 Establish Bi-Annual Leadership Academy for residents.CM 12/31/19 No
43 Re-establish Annual Community Breakfast for HOA presidents and
committee chairs to provide an update in July of each year of city
future plans CM 7/31/19 No
44 FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY: Work with FAC to present research and
conclusions on TOT trends and opportunities.FIN 12/31/19 Yes
Citizen Involvement & Public Outreach
Goal: Engage residents and community partners in assisting the City Council, City Committee/Commissions and City Staff to understand their roles, issues and
to facilitate the decision-making process.
Government Efficiency & Transparency
Goal: Ensure the City is maximizing the use of each tax dollar and optimizing service delivery to RPV residents.
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2019 Goals and Action Plan
Number
PROJECT / OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
TARGET DATE
FOR COMPLETION
REVISED DATE
FOR COMPLETION
ACTUAL DATE OF
COMPLETION STATUS (%)COMMENTS BUDGET ITEM
Public Safety
Goal: Maintain a high level of public safety with public engagement.
45 Perform updated Fee study for approval by the City Council and use
in FY 19-20 budget.FIN 6/30/19 Yes
46 With City Council approval, fund at least 50% of elements of
Portuguese Bend Landslide Feasibility Plan.FIN 12/31/19 Yes
47 Prepare mitigation plan for the five year model for FY 2019-20.FIN 12/31/19 Yes
48 ENHANCED INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Enhance internal and external customer service and efficiency so
that all inquiries are acknowledged within the day received and that,
when surveyed, internal customers indicate 100% satisfaction with
responsiveness by colleagues, and external customers indicate 95%
satisfaction with responsiveness by Staff.CDD/PW 12/31/19 No
49 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Implement new Geocortex
application to enable residents to reach city services more quickly. CM 6/30/19 No
50
EFFICIENT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: Establish an efficient
development process between the Community Development and
Public Works Departments that manages expectations and provides
improved internal and external customer service by: 1) preparing a
policy memorandum that commits each department to provide
consistent information; 2) preparing a comprehensive Uniform
Development Process public handout; and 3) decreasing the review
time for applications to no more than 10 business days.CDD/PW 12/31/19 No
51 TRAKIT PERMIT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION: Full
implementation of TRAKiT customer relationship software that
allows customers to track service requests and to submit all
appropriate requests and applications online. CM 10/31/19 No
52 CHARTER CITY: Hold study session for Council and community to
consider charter city for possible placement on the November 2019
ballot. CM 6/30/19 No
53 NCCP/HCP ADOPTION: Obtain permits by the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Department Fish and
Wildlife (collectively called the Wildlife Agencies) and obtain the City
Council’s adoption of the NCCP/HCP CDD/R&P 6/30/19 No
54 ZONE 2 OF THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM AREA CODE
AMENDMENT: Update and recirculate the Environmental Impact
Report prepared in 2014 for the City Council’s consideration to
amend Section 15.20.040 of the RPVMC to expand Exception
Category “P” to consider to allow the development of single-family
residences on the vacant non-monks lots in Zone 2 of the Landslide
Moratorium Area.CDD 10/31/19 No
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