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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 176-10CMR:176:10 Page 1 of 3 TO: HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE DATE: MARCH 22, 2010 CMR: 176:10 SUBJECT: Adoption of 2010 Council Top 5 Priorities and Workplan RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the five Council priorities for 2010 and the associated workplan. DISCUSSION At the Council retreat on January 29, 2010, the City Council identified five top priorities for 2010. These priorities are: 1) City Finances 2) Land Use and Transportation 3) Environmental Sustainability 4) Emergency Preparedness 5) Community Collaboration for Youth Health and Well-Being The primary action for this meeting is for the Council to adopt the five Council priorities. Since January, staff has met with the Policy & Services Committee three times to work on the development of the associated workplans for these priorities. The Committee identified many of the strategies related to each priority and staff has been working to develop the associated action or project related to each strategy. Part of the effort with Policy & Services has also been to develop more structure and rigor around identifying the staffing and resource implications of the priority workplans. In previous years, staff has developed a matrix of initiatives related to the Council priorities but has not identified the staffing needs associated with these initiatives nor how these initiatives fit into the existing staff workload. Staff has made progress towards the development of a tool that will help measure these workload impacts (Attachment A – Priority Workplan Matrix) but this tool still needs further refinement with both staff and the Policy & Services Committee. The matrix is a mechanism for visually representing the staffing and resources necessary to implement the workplan. CMR:176:10 Page 2 of 3 The intent of tonight’s action is to have the Council adopt the five priorities and the preliminary associated strategies and actions (Attachment B – Summary of Council Priority Workplan Strategies/Initiatives). Staff is already working on many of these initiatives and work will continue even as the matrix undergoes further refinement. Staff intends to return to Council in early July to check in on progress related to the Council priorities workplan. Staff will be working with Policy and Services in the interim. Staff is also working to develop the strategies, actions and scorecards for the new Council priorities in the See-It site. The See-It tool on the City’s website has been updated to reflect the new priorities. To the extent that strategies have carried over from last year, these strategies have been placed under the new 2010 Council priorities. Staff anticipates finalizing the changes to the site to reflect the new Council workplan by the July meeting mentioned above. RESOURCE IMPACT As part of the development of this year’s Council priority workplan, staff is developing tools to help both the staff and the Council understand the staff workload and resource implications for the Council priority workplan. It is primarily a matrix that reflects the major projects associated with the Council priorities and it helps identify the resources needed to implement these projects. This is still under development and staff will continue to work with the Policy & Services Committee to finalize it. Staff anticipates the ongoing use of the tool as a mechanism for gauging the relative impacts of various elements of the work program. POLICY IMPLICATIONS This action will set the Council’s top 5 priorities for 2010. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This report is not a project requiring review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Council Priority Workplan Matrix Attachment B: Summary of Council Priority Workplan Strategies/Initiatives PREPARED BY: __________________________________ KELLY MCADOO MORARIU Assistant to the City Manager CMR:176:10 Page 3 of 3 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: __________________________________ JAMES KEENE City Manager Attachment A: Council Priorities Workplan Prioritization Matrix March 22, 2010 Priority Strategy Action Deliverable (Scorecard) Required/ Discretionary Activity Board/Commission Purview? Single or Multi Year Project Primary Dept Resources Required: Identify FTEs, Consultant or other resources Other Notes City Finances 1) Economic Development 1a) Innovative Strategies 1b) Business Vitality 1c) Connection to existing studies 1d) Proactive approach to attracting business 1e) Business/Retail Retention 1f) Business Friendly Regulations and Process See Land Use #2(b) 1g) Engage Business Community 1h) Neighborhood Retail Zoning Changes‐Revise codes to require or provide incentives for retail and grocery Discretionary PTC/ARB Multi‐year PCE 0.25 FTE 1i) Business Registry 1j) Business Needs ‐ Child Care 1k) Business Needs ‐ Emergency Preparedness Establish private sector work groups as part of new Citizen Corps Council with PA Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Assoc Required Citizen Corps Council (CCC) Multi‐year CMO CCC community volunteers; staff guidance The CCC has multiple Steering Committee Sectors for the business community, including a general Business Sector group, one for the Stanford Shopping Cetner, and one for the Stanford Industrial Park 1l) Business Needs ‐ Broadband Needs/Google Fiber RFI 1m) Update Economic Development Strategy (See IT) 2) Revenue Generation 2a) Full cost recovery policy Implement full cost recovery for personal benefit arts, recreation and leasure programs. Expand cost recovery policy to cover admission to exhibits, theatre productions and interpretive exhibits. Discretionary ‐ direct cost recovery applies only to fee‐based classes, camps and workshops. Finance Committee to review the current cost recovery policy to determine how the policy should be expanded. Single Community Services No outside resources required. May require marketing analysis to determine how full cost recovery would position City programs against other non‐profits or other service providers. 2b) Comparison with surrounding communities Benchmark a sampling of core recreation, science and art programs with nearby communities and private agencies for program fees to participants. Discretionary ‐ direct cost recovery applies only to fee‐based classes, camps and workshops. Finance Committee to review the current cost recovery policy to determine how the policy should be expanded. Single Community Services No outside resources required. 2c) New revenue sources (Bond Measure, BLT, Parcel Tax) 3) Restructuring City Services 3a) Review Public/Private Options 3b) Regionalization Options 3c) Internal Organizational Options 3d) Svc Level Reductions and Discontinuance Options 3e) Contracting Work Out Options Page 1 of 8 Attachment A: Council Priorities Workplan Prioritization Matrix March 22, 2010 Priority Strategy Action Deliverable (Scorecard) Required/ Discretionary Activity Board/Commission Purview? Single or Multi Year Project Primary Dept Resources Required: Identify FTEs, Consultant or other resources Other Notes 3f) Encourage Volunteer Efforts Continue to promote the systematic use of volunteers for program delivery. Track the numbers of volunteers and hours in the SEA annual report. Discretionary. Multi‐year Various 1‐2 FTE could be required for volunteer recruitment, training, retention and recognition. Specific goals for volunteerism should be incorporated into management work plans. 4) Maintain High Quality Services/Minimize Impacts on Svcs 4a) Review Public/Private Options 4b) Performance Measurement 5) Unfunded Infrastructure Liabilities 5a) Debt options 5b) Cost‐sharing Explore means of exploring cost sharing for management of open space areas with Santa Clara County Parks, Midpeninnsula Regional Open Space District and U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Discretionary. Multi‐year Community Services May require initial start‐up costs to transition to alternative management models. 6) Sustainable Path/Prudent Use of Resources 6a) Short and Long Term Plans 6b) Reduce Projected Benefit Increases 6c) Living within our means 6d) Performance management 6e) Labor/staff morale Meet informally twice per year with each represented labor group to identify areas of common interest. Discretionary N/A Multi‐year HR 6f) Rainy Day Fund (See IT) 6g) Long Range Financial Forecast (See IT) 7) Accountability & Oversight 7a) Thoughtful consideration of resources/ tools available 7b) Impactful performance audits 7c) Performance management 7d) Service Efforts & Accomplishments Report (See‐It) Land Use and Transportation 1) Comprehensive Plan $125K consultant/yr. workshops, sustainability 1a) Vision Statements Policies and Goals ‐ revise Required PTC Multi‐year PCE 0.25 1b) Growth Projections Update Required PTC Multi‐year PCE 0.25 1c) Housing Element Update Required PTC Multi‐year PCE 1 1d) Area Plans ‐ East Meadow/Cal Ave Complete plans Discretionary. PTC Multi‐year PCE 0.5 2) Zoning 2a) Role of business 2b) Community Needs 2c) Process revisions Zone changes Discretionary. PTC Single/Multi PCE 0.5 permit processes 2d) Mechanism to implement Comp Plan Zone changes Discretionary. PTC Multi‐year PCE 0 May be more appropriate in future years 2e) Follow ups to 2005 ZO update Zone changes Discretionary. PTC Multi‐year PCE 0.5 parking, landscape, PTOD, basements Page 2 of 8 Attachment A: Council Priorities Workplan Prioritization Matrix March 22, 2010 Priority Strategy Action Deliverable (Scorecard) Required/ Discretionary Activity Board/Commission Purview? Single or Multi Year Project Primary Dept Resources Required: Identify FTEs, Consultant or other resources Other Notes 2f) El Camino Guidelines Zone changes Discretionary. PTC/ARB Single PCE 0.25+$25K consultant revise guidelines 3) Planning/Building Processes 3a) Addressing community concerns Improve SEA ratings for 2010 3b) Development Center restructure/ operational changes Implement Management Structural Changes by 12/10 Discretionary. No Single PCE 1.0+$40K consultant Staff + consultant, may result in staffing changes 3c) Gaps between Commissions On going improvement in communication with Boards and Commissions through increased joint meetings and on specific projects or topic areas where appropriate 3d) Process & Project Review Evaluation Potential zone changes Discretionary. PTC/ARB Single/Multi PCE 0.25 Administrative and/or ordinance changes 4) Major Projects 4a) Stanford University Medical Center Entitlements & EIR Required PTC/ARB Single PCE 1 Other department staff time not included 4b) High Speed Rail (See IT) Continued interaction with HSR staff and Peninsula Rail on Draft EIR and Alternatives Analysis. EIR is anticipated in early 2011 Discretionary. PTC Multi‐year PCE 0.25 + $100K Consultants and staff 5) Neighborhood Visions and Tools to achieve Traffic calming, parking Discretionary. PTC/PABAC/CSTSC Multi‐year PCE 1 Other funds or CIP for specific projects 6) Bicycle/Pedestrian Access/ Friendly 6a) Overview of possibilities Bike bridges, safe routes Discretionary. PTC/PABAC/CSTSC Multi‐year PCE 0.5 CIP projects, grants 6b) Bike and Pedestrian Plan Update Expand the "safe Routes to Schools" program to include safe routes to parks and open space areas. Discretionary. Planning and Transportation Commission / Parks and Recreation Commission. Multi‐year PCE / CSD Consultant services would be required to determine appropriate routes and connections between neighborhoods and parks. Would require integration with current Safe Routes to School Plan. 6b) Bike and Pedestrian Plan Update (See IT) Update plan Discretionary. PTC/PABAC/CSTSC Multi‐year PCE 0.5 + $100K consultant CIP funding 6c) Bike Share Program (See IT) 7) Transportation 7a) Oregon Expressway Improvements Project (See IT) 7b) Employee Commute Program (See IT) 7c) Caltrain Shuttle (See IT) 7d) Electric Vehicle Charging Station (See IT) Environmental Sustainability 1) Green Building 1a) Green House Gas Emissions Reductions (See IT) 1b) Residential Green Buildings (See IT) 1c) Non‐residential Green Buildings (See IT) 1d) Water Efficiency (See IT) 1e) Energy Efficiency (See IT) Page 3 of 8 Attachment A: Council Priorities Workplan Prioritization Matrix March 22, 2010 Priority Strategy Action Deliverable (Scorecard) Required/ Discretionary Activity Board/Commission Purview? Single or Multi Year Project Primary Dept Resources Required: Identify FTEs, Consultant or other resources Other Notes 1f) Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion (See IT) 1g) Alternative Energy Solutions (See IT) 1h) Green Bldg Ordinance review vs. State Green Bldg Code (new) Review and update Green Bldg. regulations and implement Both PTC/ARB Single PCE 1 Substantial implementation, inspection. 2) Water Conservation and Quality 2a) Community Water Savings (See IT) 2b) Recycled Water Use (See IT) 2c) Stormwater Runoff Reduction (See IT) 2d) Mercury Reduction (See IT) 2e) Ultraviolet Light Water Disinfection Unit (See IT) 2f) Reusable Bag Ordinance (See IT) 2g) Polystyrene Ban (See IT) 2h) Water Efficiency Ordinance (new)Assist Utilities Required No Single PCE 0.25 Utilities is the lead 2i) Aggressive Water Efficiency Programs and Goals (New) 2j) Expansion of Recycled Water Distribution System (new) Expand the use of non‐potable water for irrigation of parks and open space areas.Discretionary. Multiple ‐ TBD Multi‐year Utilities Consultant services would be required. 2k) Basement Construction Policies/ Ordinances (new) Review and revise zoning and other ordinaces Discretionary. PTC Single PCE 0 Resources included in 1h 4) Green Purchasing 4a) Incorporate Green Criteria into City Purchases (See IT) 4b) Local/Regional Food Production and Consumption (See IT) 5) Parks and Open Space 5a) Pesticide Free Parks (See IT) 5b) Open Space Trails (See IT) 5c) Arastradero Creek Restoration (See IT) 5d) Baylands Conservation Plan (See IT) 6) Zero Waste 6a) Zero waste to landfills (See IT) 6b) Composting (See IT) 6c) Residential Zero Waste Participation (See IT) 6d) Business Zero Waste Participation (See IT) 7) Climate Protection 7a) Carbon Intensity of Electricity (See IT) 7b) CO2 emissions generated by City Operations (See IT) 7c) CO2 emissions generated by the community (See IT) 7d) Healthy Urban Forest (See IT) 8) Green Tech Development Page 4 of 8 Attachment A: Council Priorities Workplan Prioritization Matrix March 22, 2010 Priority Strategy Action Deliverable (Scorecard) Required/ Discretionary Activity Board/Commission Purview? Single or Multi Year Project Primary Dept Resources Required: Identify FTEs, Consultant or other resources Other Notes 8a) Low Carbon Cities Initiative 9) Energy 9a) PaloAltoGreen Participation (See IT) 9b) Use of Photovoltaics and other technologies (See IT) 9c) Community Natural Gas Savings (See IT) 9d) Purchases of renewable energy (See IT) 9e) Community Electricity Savings (See IT) 9f) Regional Water Quality Control Plant Energy Use (See IT) 9g) Local, clean cogeneration at customer sites (new) 9h) Aggressive Energy Efficiency Programs and Goals (new) 10) Community Environmental Action Partnership (See IT) Emergency Preparedness 1) Organizational Aspects 1a) Internal City structure Restructure internal City emergency preparedness functions to enhance operational efficiencies Required N/A Single City Manager's Office (CMO) Consultant 1b) Community/Neighborhoods Identify goals and submit to the Citizen Corps Council; specific task: develop the "Community Emergency Plan" annex to the City's Emergency Operations Plan Required CCC Multi CMO CCC community volunteers; staff guidance The CCC "Neigbhorhood Sector" represents residential areas on the CCC Steering Committee; includes PAN Block Preparedness Coordinator (BPC) Program 1c) Regional (interoperability) Identify goals and submit to the Citizen Corps Council: include "Community Disaster Network"; collaborate with Moffett Field's Silicon Valley Disaster Center, etc. CCC Multi CMO, PD CCC community volunteers; staff guidance The CCC "Technology Work Group" will collaborate with staff on new projects, including the Mobile Command Vehicle (below) 1d) Business Identify goals and submit to the Citizen Corps Council CCC Multi CMO CCC community volunteers; staff guidance The CCC has multiple Steering Committee Sectors for the business community, including a general Business Sector group, one for the Stanford Shopping Center, and one for the Stanford Industrial Park 1e) Funding availability/opportunities Explore grants / community funding CCC Multi‐year CMO CCC community volunteers; staff guidance The CCC has formed a "Grants and Funding Work Group"; will be surveying grant options vs. CCC funding priorities 2) Disaster Preparedness/ Mitigation Page 5 of 8 Attachment A: Council Priorities Workplan Prioritization Matrix March 22, 2010 Priority Strategy Action Deliverable (Scorecard) Required/ Discretionary Activity Board/Commission Purview? Single or Multi Year Project Primary Dept Resources Required: Identify FTEs, Consultant or other resources Other Notes 2a) Encourage Community Involvement/ Self‐ reliance Identify goals and submit to the Citizen Corps Council; CCC has recently requested the formation of a Training and Exercise Design Team (TEDT) and the deployment of Community "Ready" preparedness classes CCC Multi CMO CCC community volunteers; staff guidance The CCC has formed a "Community Safety Faire Work Group" 2b) Fire ‐ Wildland Fire Plan Implementation Implement recommendations related to reducing road‐side fuels and firebreak vegetation and launch the Foothills Fire Plan‐recommended "Midpeninsula Foothills Emergency Forum (MFEF)" as part of the Citizen Corps Council Required Multiple ‐ TBD Multi‐year Fire/ Community Services/ Public Works/ Police Contractors for fuel reduction; CMO staff lead; staff time from PD and FD. Continue use of existing Fire Plan Consultant to launch MFEF and for ongoing grant writing activity The City has already applied for a grant to fund treatments (fuel load reduction) along certain evacuation routes in the Foothills; significant work remains to be done to comply with Plan recommendations over the next 5 years 2c) Fire ‐ Funding for Station 8 Staffing The MFEF/CCC, in conjunction with staff, will investigate funding sources and will coordinate outreach to residents and businesses in the Foothills, should fundraising or fees be on the table Required Multiple ‐ TBD Single CMO / Fire/ PD Staff & Community Funding for line staff time is generally excluded from the majority of grants 2d) Flood ‐ SF Creek JPA Project Receive periodic updates from JPA on project status; provide interim policy guidance as to project impacts to Baylands, Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course, and Baylands Athletic Center. Final project approval by Council is expected in 2011. Required Planning & Transportation Commission; Architectural Review Board; Parks & Recreation Commission; Golf Advisory Committee Multi‐year project; final Council approval expected in 2011 Public Works Staff time to provide project review; easements may need to be granted to the JPA for creek improvements on City‐ owned land. Project will require Park Improvement Ordinance to be adopted by Council in 2011. 2e) Earthquake ‐ SUMC Project Identify goals and submit to the Citizen Corps Council; specific task: improve coordination among SUMC EOC, Stanford EOC & City EOC Required CCC Multi‐year CMO, PD CCC community volunteers; staff guidance The CCC Medical Sector and the CCC Sand Hill Corridor Neighborhood are points of contact for SUMC projects related to emergency prep 2f) Earthquake ‐ Public Safety Building 2g) Earthquake ‐ Mobile Command Vehicle MCV to be delivered in summer 2010; working with Stanford and other neighbors to find a location to house the MCV Discretionary CCC Multi‐year CMO, PD CCC community volunteers; staff guidance; PD staff need to form teams for the MCV to staff it and ensure its operational readiness on a "hot standby" basis The CCC "Technology Work Group" will collaborate with staff on technology and staffing needs for the MCV 2h) Earthquake ‐ Emergency Water Supply (See IT) 2i) Emergency Block Preparedness Coordinator Program (See IT) 3) Disaster Response 3a) Recovery Plan Annex of Emer Ops Plan Staff should review new State of California EOP and model City Recovery Annex off the State version Discretionary CCC Multi‐year CMO Staff Need to define scope of "Recovery": it is not just City operations, but entire community; therefore, the CCC should be involved 3b) Update of Emer Ops Plan and related documents Annual review Required CCC Single CM / Fire Staff Page 6 of 8 Attachment A: Council Priorities Workplan Prioritization Matrix March 22, 2010 Priority Strategy Action Deliverable (Scorecard) Required/ Discretionary Activity Board/Commission Purview? Single or Multi Year Project Primary Dept Resources Required: Identify FTEs, Consultant or other resources Other Notes 3c) CERT training conducted by community volunteers Identify goals and submit to the Citizen Corps Council: include "Community Disaster Network" (collaborate with Moffett Field's Silicon Valley Disaster Center, etc. ‐‐ Specific Goal: evaluate feasibilty of using volunteers and NGOs (Red Cross) to take on bulk of teaching and administration of CERT Discretionary CCC Multi‐year CMO CCC community volunteers; staff guidance The CCC "Volunteers Sector" coordinates all disaster‐related programs (incl. CERT/PANDA) 3d) Coordination of communications systems and contingency plans for extensive power outage Identify communications needs between 1) government entities and 2) community entities ‐ viz., the Block Preparedness Coordinator Program Discretionary CCC Multi‐year CMO, PD CCC community volunteers; staff guidance; need to determine if Community Disaster Network can be deployed in a timely manner; separate group for PIO and media topics The CCC "Technology Work Group" is one asset for such topics; Emergency Public Information (media) is being coordinated by the CCC PIO Work Group 3e) Community Alert Notification System (See IT) Community Collaborative for Youth Health and Well Being 1) Project Safety Net 1a) Trackwatch 1b) Developmental Assets 1c) Youth Forum 1d) Community Awareness 2) Collaboration with PAUSD 2a) Middle School Athletics 2b) Science/Performing Arts/Arts Outreach 2c) Summer School Camps 3) Collaboration with Youth 3a) Palo Alto Youth Council 3b) Youth Forum 3c) Youth Arts Council 3d) Mitchell Park Youth and Teen Center 4) Collaboration with Youth Serving Agencies and Support Groups 4a) Friends of the Children's Theater 4b) Palo Alto Recreation Foundation 4c) Friends of the Junior Museum and Zoo 4d) Palo Alto Art Foundation 4e) Youth Community Services (YCS) 4f) Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) 5) Collaboration with Local Businesses Page 7 of 8 Attachment A: Council Priorities Workplan Prioritization Matrix March 22, 2010 Priority Strategy Action Deliverable (Scorecard) Required/ Discretionary Activity Board/Commission Purview? Single or Multi Year Project Primary Dept Resources Required: Identify FTEs, Consultant or other resources Other Notes 5a) Media Partnership 5b) Business Support of Youth Page 8 of 8 I I I Attachment B: Summary of Council Priority Workplan Strategies March 22, 2010 Page 1 of 5 Priority: City Finances Strategies: 1) Economic Development a. Innovative strategies b. Business vitality c. Connection to existing studies d. Proactive Approach to attracting business e. Business/Retail Retention f. Business Friendly Regulations and Process g. Engage Business Community h. Neighborhood Retail i. Business Needs – Child Care j. Business Needs – Emergency Preparedness k. Business Needs – Google RFI/Broadband Needs l. Update Economic Development Strategy 2) Revenue Generation a. Full cost recovery policy b. Compare existing revenue structure with surrounding communities c. Evaluate new revenue sources (Bond Measure, BLT, Parcel Tax) 3) Restructuring City Services a. Review public/private options b. Review regionalization options c. Review internal organizational options d. Review service level reductions and discontinuance options e. Review contracting work out option f. Encourage volunteer efforts 4) Maintain high quality services/Minimize impacts on City services a. Review public/private options b. Performance measurement 5) Unfunded Infrastructure liabilities a. Debt options b. Cost‐sharing 6) Sustainable Path/Prudent Use of Resources a. Short term and long term plans b. Reduce projected benefit increases c. Living within our means d. Performance Management e. Labor/staff morale f. Rainy Day Fund g. Long Range Financial Forecast 7) Accountability & Oversight a. Thoughtful consideration of resources/tools available b. Impactful Performance Audits c. Performance management Attachment B: Summary of Council Priority Workplan Strategies March 22, 2010 Page 2 of 5 d. Service Efforts & Accomplishments Report Priority: Land Use and Transportation Strategies: 1) Comprehensive Plan a. Vision statements b. Growth projections c. Housing Element d. Area Plans – East Meadow/Cal Ave; community‐based process 2) Zoning a. Role of business b. Community needs c. Process revisions d. Mechanism to implement Comp Plan e. Follow ups to 2005 Zoning Ordinance Update f. El Camino Guidelines 3) Planning/Building Process Improvements at all levels a. Addressing community concerns b. Development Center restructure/operational changes c. Gaps, Overlaps and Conflicts between Commissions – roles not clearly articulated d. Process & Project Review Evaluation to improve permit efficiency 4) Major Projects a. Stanford University Medical Center b. High Speed Rail 5) Neighborhood Visions and Tools to Achieve 6) Bicycle/Pedestrian Access/Friendly a. Overview of possibilities b. Bike and Pedestrian Plan update c. Bike Share Program 7) Transportation a. Oregon Expressway Improvements Project b. Employee Commute Program c. Caltrain Shuttle d. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Priority: Environmental Sustainability Strategies: 1) Green Building a. Green House Gas Emissions Reductions b. Residential Green Buildings c. Non‐residential Green Buildings d. Water efficiency e. Energy efficiency Attachment B: Summary of Council Priority Workplan Strategies March 22, 2010 Page 3 of 5 f. Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion g. Alternative Energy Solutions h. Green Building Ordinance review vs. State Green Building Code 2) Water Conservation and Quality a. Community Water Savings b. Recycled Water Use c. Stormwater Runoff Reduction d. Mercury Reduction e. Ultraviolet Light Water Disinfection Unit f. Reusable Bag Ordinance g. Polystyrene Ban h. Water Efficiency Ordinance i. Aggressive Water Efficiency Programs and Goals j. Expansion of Recycled Water Distribution System k. Basement Construction Policies/Ordinances 3) Green Purchasing a. Incorporate Green Criteria into City purchases b. Local/Regional Food Production and Consumption 4) Parks and Open Space a. Pesticide Free Parks b. Open Space Trails c. Arastradero Creek Restoration d. Baylands Conservation Plan 5) Zero Waste a. Zero Waste to Landfills b. Composting c. Residential Zero Waste Participation d. Business Zero Waste Participation 6) Climate Protection a. Carbon intensity of electricity b. CO2 emissions generated by City Operations c. CO2 emissions generated by the Community d. Healthy Urban Forest 7) Green Tech Development a. Low Carbon Cities Initiative 8) Energy a. PaloAltoGreen participation b. Use of photovoltaics and other technologies c. Community natural gas savings d. Purchases of renewable energy e. Community electricity savings f. Regional Water Quality Control Plant Energy Use g. Local, clean cogeneration at customer sites h. Aggressive Energy Efficiency Programs and Goals Attachment B: Summary of Council Priority Workplan Strategies March 22, 2010 Page 4 of 5 9) Community Environmental Action Partnership Priority: Emergency Preparedness Strategies: 1) Organizational Aspects a. Internal City structure b. Community/Neighborhoods c. Regional (interoperability) d. Business e. Identify funding availability / opportunities 2) Disaster Preparedness/Mitigation a. Encourage community involvement/Self‐reliance b. Fire ‐ Wildland Fire Plan implementation (including funding availability/ opportunities) c. Fire ‐ Explore funding for Station #8 Staffing d. Flood ‐ SF Creek JPA project planning e. Earthquake ‐ Stanford University Medical Center project f. Earthquake ‐ Public Safety Building g. Earthquake ‐ Mobile Command Vehicle h. Earthquake – Emergency Water Supply i. Emergency Block Preparedness Coordinator Program 3) Disaster Response a. Completion of the Recovery Plan annex for the Emergency Operations Plan b. Update of Emergency Operations Plan and related work documents c. CERT training conducted by community volunteers d. Coordination of communications systems and contingency plans for extensive power outage e. Community Alert Notification Systems (CANS) Priority: Community Collaborative for Youth Health and Well Being Strategies: 1) Project Safety Net a. Trackwatch b. Developmental Assets c. Youth Forum d. Community Awareness 2) Collaboration with PAUSD a. Middle School Athletics b. Science/Performing Arts/Arts Outreach c. Summer School Camps 3) Collaboration with Youth a. Palo Alto Youth Council b. Youth Forum Attachment B: Summary of Council Priority Workplan Strategies March 22, 2010 Page 5 of 5 c. Youth Arts Council d. Mitchell Park Youth and Teen Center 4) Collaboration with Youth Serving Agencies and Support Groups a. Friends of the Children’s Theater b. Palo Alto Recreation Foundation c. Friends of the Junior Museum and Zoo d. Palo Alto Art Foundation e. Youth Community Services (YCS) f. Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) 5) Collaboration with Local Businesses a. Media Partnership b. Business Support of Youth