REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Council-ranked Study Issue Presentation Dates for 2014
Report
BACKGROUND
Council reviewed and took action on proposed 2014 study issues at its annual Study/Budget Issues Workshop on February 7, 2014. Since then, staff has assessed its ability to undertake those issues prioritized by Council; this report presents, for Council consideration, the proposed start date and Council presentation date for items to be completed in 2014.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies, Policy A1: Utilize the General Plan as the City's principal long-range planning tool; utilize the Resource Allocation Plan and Program Outcome Statements as the City's principal mid-range planning tool; and utilize the Council Study Calendar as the City's principal short-range planning tool.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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DISCUSSION
Since the February 7 workshop, staff has assessed its ability to undertake Council's prioritized issues, taking into consideration departmental workloads and available resources. Attachment 1 (Proposed Presentation Dates for 2014 Council-ranked Study Issues) shows each new issue, and indicates the department's intended start date and Council presentation date. Those items falling "below the line" are typically considered deferred and brought back to Council for consideration at the following year's Study/Budget Issues Workshop.
Every effort will be made to keep study issues on track to meet the approved Calendar; however, scheduled dates are tentative. To assist Councilmembers in responding to inquiries or concerns from constituents, staff will continue to advise Council of revisions to the Calendar. The Calendar is maintained and updated weekly on the City's website.
Studies Revised at the Workshop
The following study issues were reviewed by Council at the Study/Budget Issues Workshop and, after Council discussion, re...
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