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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1996 0918 CC REG ITEM 07ECITY OF MOORPARK ITEM gh Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives FY 1996/97 00W69" CITY OF MOORPARK Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives CITY MISSION STATEMENT Striving to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark. DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FY 1996/97 A. Expand and encourage community involvement in establishing the general policies of the City and increase the public's understanding of local government operations. 1. Coordinate City's annual goal setting process. (CM) 2. Develop and conduct a community -wide survey to measure the level of satisfaction residents feel about City services and evaluate possible placement of City suggestion boxes at a few locations in addition to City Hall. (CM) 3. Develop and implement a City media policy to ensure the timely and accurate release of information and develop additional means of providing information to the public including the possible use of additional pages in the recreation brochure and prepare Quarterly City Reports /Newsletters to be mailed to all residences and businesses. (CM & CC) 4. In coordination with the various City departments, develop a City "Citizen's Academy" which will be designed as a forum for interested residents to learn about "Moorpark's" municipal government. (CM) S. Develop a general emergency preparedness manual for distribution to Moorpark residents. The manual will outline how to prepare for, and what to do following a disaster. (CM) 6. Create a Neighborhood Watch —tc 8 rd comprised of a leader of each active Neighborhood Watch group. (PS) 7. Prepare a brochure explaining City Services. (CC) I C: \citymgr \obj96.97e O(M70 C. Improve traffic circulation and mitigate impacts on the movement of traffic through the City. 1. Insure enforcement of trucks use "Right Lane Only" California Vehicle Code Section 22348© and work with Caltrans to have signs installed reminding truck traffic that it is restricted to the right lane only. (PW & PS) 2. Coordinate revisions of Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution, Tierra Rejada /Spring Road Area of Contribution, and Gabbert and Casey Roads Area of Contribution. (PW) 3. Monitor and coordinate City's oversight of Ventura County's design and environmental review of proposed improvement /realignment of Moorpark Road south of Tierra Rejada Road. (PW) 4. Initiate process to have the Route 23 and Route 118 freeway extension projects placed on the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and assist with determining actual future alignment. (PW) 5. Work with Caltrans to complete a number of projects including: (PW) a) determining the prerequisites to Caltrans relinquishment to the City of those portions of Spring Road and Los Angeles Avenue which used to be State Route 118; b) Modifications to the traffic signal at Collins Drive and Campus Park Drive prior to acceptance of this traffic signal by the City. c) Los Angeles Avenue East realignment and widening; d) New L.A. Avenue and L.A. Avenue widening; e) New Los Angeles Avenue Bridge; 6. <v le is1ation to allow cities and counties more discpret on in establishing speed limits which are enforceable by Radar. (PW) 7. Investigate the feasibility of installing weight -in- motion or other devices to identify over weight trucks. (PW) C:\citYmgr\obj96.97e ymgr \obj96.97e YVVV07� i 8. Work with Caltrans to install a traffic signal ....................... r t � > ^ .interconnect s stem a€ a. ....... ............................... I to provide vide r im ov ed ..: ..........::::...:::::..:::::.. signal coordination and traffic flow on New Los Angeles Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue. (PW) 9. Acquire right -of -way and prepare design for adding one additional travel lane in each direction and a raised center median on New Los Angeles Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue [SR 118] between the Route 23 freeway and Tierra Rejada Road, with construction planned for 1997. (PW) 10. Provide support to efforts required to develop the design for the extension of Spring Road north of Charles Street, including an analysis of the prerequisites for the realignment of State Route 23 to this street. (PW) 11. Coordinate the design and construction of a paved bike path to connect the Arroyo Vista Community Park Pedestrian, Bicycle, Equestrian, Emergency Access bridge to the existing paved park access road (partial funding by SB -821 grant). (PW) 12. Complete report on the Citywide Traffic Mitigation fee. (CE & CD) Strengthen the City's fiscal well -being and long -range financial growth. 1. Develop proposed Business License Program for consideration by the City Council. (AS) 2. Prepare 5 year financial projections. (AS) 3. Develop business retention and attraction programs and networking program with existing businesses and attract new businesses. (MRA) 4. Develop program to monitor and analyze assessed valuation for the City. (MRA) 5. When feasible, assist private property owners of bi e 1 ! '?industrial zoned property to get their ...................... ...............1..1.1..1....... 11 ..................1..1.. ................1.11.1......... property readied for development to better City /Agency response to development proposals requiring quick turn- around. (MRA) 5 C: \citymgr \obj96.97e 0OW73 6. Research cost recovery based upon towing of vehicles for unlicensed, and suspended licensed drivers. (PS) 7. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a City Foundation. (CC) 8. Evaluate creation of a document processing fee. (CC) 9. Revise park land dedication ordinance and Park Master Plan including evaluation of existing Park Improvement Fund Zones and evaluate adequacy of current parks improvements fee for commercial and industrial development. (CS) 10. Develop schedule to amortize and fund replacement of park amenities, facilities and related equipment. (CS) 11. Submit the seven -year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for City Council's consideration. (PW) 12. Develop an ordinance to establish development related fees. (CD & AS) 13. Evaluate City's status relative to jobs /housing balance and determine if City has sufficient amount of property zoned for industrial uses. (CD) 14. Implement Cost Recovery Program for Code Enforcement. (CD & AS) E. Reduce the potential for juvenile crime through intervention and prevention efforts. 1. Implement a DARE Club targeting teenagers. (PS) 2. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a teen center. (CS) 3. Develop a Youth Master Plan ifibilu l: i rf 3... en l"A . (CS) 4. Develop ten (10) new enrichment classes for teen, including classes such as vocational interest classes, entrepreneurial skills, and mentoring, and intergenerational activities. (CS) 0 C: \citymgr \obj96.97e ~74 5. Evaluate feasibility and interest for "late night" activities for teens at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. (CS) F. Enhance the delivery of services and expand program efficiencies. 2. Evaluate possible reorganization options for City departments including the consolidation of public information activities. (CM) 3. Coordinate City's efforts for proposed transfer of Waterworks District No. 1 to the City. (CM) 4. Assist with an evaluation of library services; participate in County JPA and review funding and organizational service options. (CM) 5. Work with VCTC and the other east County cities to evaluate VISTA - East's third year of service and develop a recommendation regarding the possible continuation of the service and potential funding sources. (CM) 6. Consider and evaluate the purchase of another bus using Section 9 Federal Funds, using the current bus as a backup. (CM) 7. As authorized by Government Code Section 53069.4, prepare an ordinance making any violation of any ordinance subject to an administrative fine or penalty. (CA) 8. Analyze impacts and opportunities of state authorized restructuring of electrical utility industries. (AS) 9. Analyze potential for franchising of telephone services providers that provide cable television services. (AS) 10. Develop cost centers for each department where possible to eliminate general distribution of operation and maintenance expenses and develop real time billing rate for Community Services Department staff. (AS) 7 C: \citymgr \obj96.97e QW0175 gout _1e. 50imFol - - - MAMAIN 2. Evaluate possible reorganization options for City departments including the consolidation of public information activities. (CM) 3. Coordinate City's efforts for proposed transfer of Waterworks District No. 1 to the City. (CM) 4. Assist with an evaluation of library services; participate in County JPA and review funding and organizational service options. (CM) 5. Work with VCTC and the other east County cities to evaluate VISTA - East's third year of service and develop a recommendation regarding the possible continuation of the service and potential funding sources. (CM) 6. Consider and evaluate the purchase of another bus using Section 9 Federal Funds, using the current bus as a backup. (CM) 7. As authorized by Government Code Section 53069.4, prepare an ordinance making any violation of any ordinance subject to an administrative fine or penalty. (CA) 8. Analyze impacts and opportunities of state authorized restructuring of electrical utility industries. (AS) 9. Analyze potential for franchising of telephone services providers that provide cable television services. (AS) 10. Develop cost centers for each department where possible to eliminate general distribution of operation and maintenance expenses and develop real time billing rate for Community Services Department staff. (AS) 7 C: \citymgr \obj96.97e QW0175 16. Evaluate feasibility of creating a second redevelopment project area. (MRA) 17. Develop long term proposal for new City Hall, police station, council chambers, teen center, auditorium and other government offices:. (AS) 18. Conduct a needs assessment outlining projected future staff needs based upon population growth, crime rate, demands for services, citizen input, workload indicators and budget. (PS) 20. Develop system to track time for Recreation personnel for programs and activities, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and supervision time for each activity and program. (CS) 21. Research the feasibility and funding for: 1) remodeling the Citrus Room for additional senior activities; 2) expanding parking lot to the south of the Senior Center; and 3) installing drop ceiling. (CS) 22. Contract Landscape Architect to prepare conceptual design for Phase II of Arroyo Vista Community Park, including 4 to 8 tennis courts. (CS) : C: \citymgr \obj96.97e o00076 . .. IN Sol aswommvlp 16. Evaluate feasibility of creating a second redevelopment project area. (MRA) 17. Develop long term proposal for new City Hall, police station, council chambers, teen center, auditorium and other government offices:. (AS) 18. Conduct a needs assessment outlining projected future staff needs based upon population growth, crime rate, demands for services, citizen input, workload indicators and budget. (PS) 20. Develop system to track time for Recreation personnel for programs and activities, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and supervision time for each activity and program. (CS) 21. Research the feasibility and funding for: 1) remodeling the Citrus Room for additional senior activities; 2) expanding parking lot to the south of the Senior Center; and 3) installing drop ceiling. (CS) 22. Contract Landscape Architect to prepare conceptual design for Phase II of Arroyo Vista Community Park, including 4 to 8 tennis courts. (CS) : C: \citymgr \obj96.97e o00076 23. Develop an analysis of alternative methods to provide Public Works Inspections services, including the addition of an in -house position. (PW) W aid . -- • sulk .. .. . . .. 25. Use the software developed for the Pavement Management System to develop data bases for inventories for street signs, pavement markings, rights -of -way improvements and various Public Works functions to track and schedule maintenance. (PW) 26. Evaluate feasibility of using Crossing Guards to perform parking enforcement duties and evaluate the feasibility of creating a Crossing Guard Supervisor position to also possibly be assigned other responsibilities. (PW & AS) 28, Prepae. standard development project conditions of approval used for each type of entitlement. (CD) 29. Update the Subdivision Ordinance and present it to the City Council for adoption by January 31, 1997. (CD) 30. Complete a policy and procedures manual for code enforcement activities. (CD) 31. Develop Citing Procedures for City Council action. (CD) G. Reinforce and enhance Moorpark's attractive community character and safeguard its desirable resources. 1. Work with Ventura County Fire Prevention District to consider siting a fire station in the Campus Park area of the City. (CM) 9 c: \citymgr \obj96.97e mfr 3. Plan and conduct an emergency response exercise involving the City Council and a simulated emergency response drill. (CM) 4. Complete disaster contingency plan for computer systems. (AS) 6. Complete removal of billboard from Agency managed property. (AS) 8. Develop program guidelines for City Council consideration for use of Art in Public Places and Tree and Landscape fees. (CS & CD) 9. Apply for "Tree City U.S.A." designation. (Upon adoption of amended Tree Ordinance.) (CS) 12. Work with Caltrans to complete Caltrans' construction of landscaping on the freeway connector project. 13. Implement the NPDES program. (PW) 10 C: \citymgr \obj96.97e VWV F 17. Finish preparation of Floodplain Ordinance per F.E.M.A. requirements. (CE) 20. Consistent with City Council direction, prepare a proposed Growth Management Ordinance. (CD) 22. Administer contract to complete Noise Element revisions required by update to Land Use and Circulation Elements and adopt by �7ue 19 (CD) 23. As part of Specific Plan No. 8, amend and update the General Plan Safety Element to include the Specific Plan No. 8 area. (CD) 24. Administer contract to complete the updated OSC O/ Element of the General Plan and adopt by p r 1997. (CD) 26. Develop analysis to consider establishment of a Sphere of Influence for the City. (CD) sout 28. Process General Plan amendment and Zoning Code amendment to create a Natural Open Space land use designation and zone district as initiated by City Council in 1995. (CD) 11 r C: \citymgr \obj96.97e ty Wo C:\citymgr\obj96.97e 12