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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/25/2025 Item 4a, McDonald and Harnett - Staff Agenda CorrespondenceCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Memorandum City of San Luis Obispo Council Agenda Correspondence DATE: February 25, 2025 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Whitney McDonald, City Manager Prepared By: Natalie Harnett, Policy and Programs Manager SUBJECT: ITEM 4A – APPROVE THE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE 2025-27 MAJOR CITY GOALS In response to individual Council Members’ feedback on the draft Major City Goal Descriptions published on February 19, 2025, please find the attached proposed revised version that incorporates the feedback received. The revisions incorporate minor wording adjustments to better align with Council’s vision and enhance clarity. Underlined text indicates additions, and text with a strikethrough indicates deletions. ATTACHMENT A – Draft Major City Goals - Revised 2025-27 Financial Plan Major City Goals ITEM 4A: STAFF AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE, ATTACHMENT A - REVISED MAJOR CITY GOAL DESCRIPTIONS Cultural Vitality, Economic Resilience, and Fiscal Sustainability • Improve the local business environment, support Downtown vitality, and help entrepreneurs and businesses thrive • Support Downtown vitality and the cultural arts, centering on including the Cultural Arts District • Support initiatives to assist the local workforce to develop the skills needed to secure quality jobs and local businesses and employers to attract and retain talent • Promote the City as an appealing community destination for people to live, work, visit, and invest • Balance operational needs and infrastructure investments with consideration of the long-term fiscal sustainability of the City organization Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Support increased access and belonging for all community members • Facilitate programs and initiatives to support diverse community engagement and representation • Operationalize inclusive practices in City processes and policies • Foster an inclusive organizational culture with equitable practices in recruiting, hiring, and retention Homelessness Response • Collaborate with partners to prevent and reduce homelessness • Leverage external funding to expand crisis response and continuum of shelter and housing programs with regional partners • Implement the Homelessness Response Strategic Plan (HRSP) • Refine approaches to reduce the impacts of homelessness to balance safety, health, and community well-being Housing and Neighborhood Livability – Healthy, Safe, and Affordable • Facilitate sustainable growth that aligns with climate, economic, and housing goals • Promote the expansion and diversification of housing opportunities for all • Ensure housing is safe, healthy, and affordable, while facilitating stronger strengthening protections for renters • Foster diverse, connected, and safe neighborhoods that are livable for all City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Infrastructure and Sustainable Transportation • Advance street safety improvements and support Vision Zero goals for all road users • Continue implementation of the Active Transportation Plan, including expansion of multimodal transportation networks to improve connectivity, advocating for regional financial support as necessary. • Ensure public spaces, roads, and utilities are well maintained and sufficient to support planned future growth and development • Build out park infrastructure to support community recreation and accessibility Open Space, Climate Action, and Resilience • Advance Continue implementation of the Climate Action Plan and Lead by Example Plan Work Programs • Implement disaster mitigation efforts to reduce risks from floods and fires • Strengthen community resilience through emergency preparedness, community networks, and planning efforts • Protect, sustain and enhance advance open space and natural and historic resources • Expand trail connectivity and accessibility to support biking, hiking, and outdoor enjoyment for all community members