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City Council Adopted Goals
 
Adopted May 15, 2007
Listed below are the City Council Adopted Goals for 2007-09. When completed, quarterly status reports on the accomplishment of these goals may be reviewed at the City Clerk's Office. In addition to these 2007-09 adopted goals, there are many other projects and programs that continue to be pursued by the City. The below items are those that are being highlighted at this time.
 
The City Council priority is to focus on successful completion of existing City projects, postpone new City projects and proposals, and operate within Council adopted budget principles and priorities, with the goal of guiding the City successfully through the economic downturn.
 
Maintain Superb/ Affordable Core Services
  • Strengthen Emergency Preparedness Citywide
  • Emergency Communications Relocation and Electric Substation Renovations
  • Complete Fire Stations #4; and Complete the General Plan Update for 2010-2025
 
Foster Public Trust/Demonstrate Leadership
  • Affirm Commitment to Reduction of Greenhouse Gases and Development of Sustainable Renewable Energy and Green Power Resources
  • Advance City's Ethics Program through Analyzing and Applying Ethical Decision-Making in City Decisions with Review of Transparent Reporting
  • Create a Culture Heritage/Diversity Entertainment Theme at the All City July 4th Picnic and Fireworks Event
 
Work Efficiently with Focus on Fiscal Responsibility
  • Focus on Replenishing Working Capital (Emergency) Reserve for General Fund
  • Develop Succession Plan for Electric Joint Powers Authority Council Representative
  • Generate Options for Capital Improvement Project Funding
 
Support & Celebrate Community/Volunteer Partnerships
  • Commit to Health and Wellness Focus For City's Preschool Program And Youth Activity Center;
  • Explore Options For Morse Mansion Use And/Or Purchase
  • Participate In Library Ambassador Outreach Program
  • Review Sister Cities Program
  • Restore Citywide Garage Sale Program
 
Pro-active Economic Development/Fiscal Partnerships
  • Examine the feasibility of stadium in Bayshore North Entertainment Zone
  • Achieve progress on Downtown Revitalization through selection of master developer
  • Emphasize strong commitment to affordable housing; complete the BAREC process with senior housing element
 
Implementation Plan and Timeline for the City of Santa Clara Principles & Priorities for 2007-09
(PDF)
Principles and Priorities 2007-09 (PDF)
 
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