REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Annual Public Hearing - Discussion of Potential Council Study Issues and Budget Issues for Calendar Year 2016
Report
BACKGROUND
Council typically reviews all study and budget issues once a year at the Annual Public Hearing which provides the opportunity for members of the public to comment on proposed issues for study or budget consideration, and/or to suggest potential new issues. The purpose of the January 5 meeting is to receive that public testimony.
On January 29, 2016, Council will conduct a workshop devoted to a review of all proposed study and budget issues. At the workshop, Council will rank study issues for completion during 2016 and will identify budget issues to be forwarded to the City Manager for consideration in the FY 2016/17 budget. A study issue is a topic of concern that can result in a new City policy or a revision to an existing policy. A budget issue represents a new City service or a change in the level of an existing City service (including possible elimination).
City Council initiated a review of operational priorities and adopted policy priorities during their two day Strategic Workshops in August and September 2014. To help guide decision making, Council should continue to focus on prioritizing study and budget issues that align with larger priorities. The following is the list of strategic goals established by Council on Day 2, September 2, 2014, of the Council Strategic Workshop:
1. Civic Center Modernization Project
2. Downtown Sunnyvale
3. Local and Regional Transportation Infrastructure
4. Open Space & Parks/Golf Operations
In addition, and via separate actions, the Council also prioritized adoption and implementation of the Climate Action Plan, including Community Choice Energy.
Council has performed well with limiting and aligning issues to these priority areas. A follow-up Strategic Planning Workshop is scheduled for January 14, 2016 and will be an opportunity for Co...
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