REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Study Issue Presentation Dates for Studies Recommended for Study in 2018
Report
BACKGROUND
Council reviewed and prioritized by department the proposed 2018 Study Issues at its annual Study/Budget Issues Workshop on February 16, 2018. Upon establishing the inventory of Study Issues, the next step in the process is for the City Manager to assess the organization's ability to undertake those issues prioritized by Council and their connection to the Council-approved Policy Priorities, operational initiatives, and day-to-day workload. This report presents, for Council consideration, the proposed start date and tentative Council presentation dates for items recommended for study in 2018.
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
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment and 15378(b)(4) in that it is a fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant impact on the environment.
DISCUSSION
At the February 16 Study/Budget Issues Workshop, Council reviewed 36 Study Issues to ranked and prioritize for the 2018 Work Plan. Thirteen Study Issues were ranked by Council for City Manager assessment and consideration. Since the February 16 workshop, staff has assessed its ability to undertake Council's prioritized issues, taking into considerat...
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