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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-10 Item 20 Additional InformationCollaborate with Residents and businesses to provide responsive and responsible public service by implementing effective and efficient operations. Uphold a commitment to Fiscal Health  Received Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) award for both the Budget and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report  S&P Bond Rating increase two years in a row (A- to A to AA-)  Bond payoffs and refunding reducing debt obligations for City and residents  Increased collection recovery rates through collection agency services without increasing fees or tax rates.  Negotiated a no-cost lease for additional library space at Otay Ranch Town Center Excel in service delivery by continuously improving  Six staff people completed Lean Certification, currently 16 staff people enrolled in the Lean Certification program  Three CI projects completed in Finance, Public Works and Police to streamline processes  Six CI projects underway in Finance, City Clerk, Development Services, Human Resources, Police and Public Works  Added one day of service to Otay Library through resource analysis and continuous improvement strategies  Held Strategic Vision Workshops for development of the Library Facilities Master Plan  Won a Digital Cities Survey award from the National League of Cities and Center for Digital Government for the Information Technology Department’s work in Chula Vista achieving top-ten (eighth place) recognition  Negotiated and settled three bargaining unit contracts  Completed salary survey  Conducted employee engagement survey and initiated Employee Engagement Committee  Completed analysis of Recruitment Best Practices and Employee Turnover report  Expanded recruitment efforts for Police Department Ensure interaction with the City is a positive experience  Made most commonly requested public records available online  Upgraded electronic records management software for simplified document searching  Implemented paperless agenda software that improves public access to agenda documents  Expanded offsite pet adoption centers from one to four centers  Implemented online systems for customers to access services from remote locations (sewer payments, business license renewal, pet license renewal, recreation registration)  Launched SeeClickFix system to increase non-emergency citizen access reporting capability  WiFi added to multiple facilities to increase staff capabilities and public access  Assisted with preparation of Charter Amendment for "district” based voting  Updated ethics policies with a formal “Code of Ethics”  Provided training on legal requirements and best practices for open and transparent government under California’s Brown Act and developed best practices handbook for public meetings Strengthen and diversify the City’s economy by: supporting and advancing existing businesses, targeting and attracting new businesses, promoting balanced land use decisions, and engaging the community to reinvest in the City. Provide policies, planning, infrastructure, and services that are fundamental to an economically strong, vibrant city  Obtained Coastal Commission certification for Bayfront Local Coastal Program (LCP)  Obtained California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approval for substation relocation  Assisted Port team with completion of design improvements for the H Street project that held its construction groundbreaking in November 2013  General Plan amendments for Villages 8W, and University Park and Innovation District  Groundbreaking on Millenia  Processed projects for Village 2  Entered into ENA for University Park & Innovation District  Entered into Statewide Communities Infrastructure Program (SCIP), a financing program that enables developers to finance impact fees.  Completed the Palomar Gateway Specific Plan  Third Avenue Streetscape Implementation Project, Phase 1, from H Street to Madrona completed, received funding for next two phases Promote and environment for residents and businesses to prosper  Successfully completed the business cluster analysis study which identified the top six business clusters for the City to expand and attract, and received City Council approval of the implementation plan for the study  Launched Shop Chula Vista Now program, registering 135 Chula Vista businesses and promoting the importance of shopping locally  Co-hosted a Small Business informational seminar with the State Board of Equalization that attracted over 250 attendees  Transformed the Visitor Information Center to a transit center, opened the bathrooms to the public, entered into an agreement with Employment & Community Options for ongoing site clean-up and maintenance  Established a contact list of over 100 commercial real estate professionals to provide monthly update on items of interest to this profession Protect resources and environmental health for both current residents and future generations. Foster the health of our physical environment through balanced, connected and sustainable land uses. Support an environment that fosters health & wellness  Received a $100,000 SANDAG Smart Growth Improvement Program Grant for the development of a Healthy Communities Program for Chula Vista.  Prepared a multi-departmental Healthy Communities Work Program, and launched the Healthy Communities/Complete Streets two-year work effort  Adopted the LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO! Initiative to serve as the blueprint for achieving the vision of safe, healthy, and thriving communities  Increased the accessibility to swim lessons by hosting the World's Largest Swim Lesson event in June, providing free swim lessons, and collecting 756 new swim suits for low-income children and adults through the inaugural Aquatic Holiday Swimsuit Drive Develop and implement strategies and programs that restore and protect natural resources and promote sustainability  Participating in the SDG&E sustainability program to enhance city operations and develop new strategies for the Clean Business program  The recently-completed 2012 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory includes an analysis on the impact of state and federal climate policies and the remaining “gap” under our local emissions reduction target.  A roadmap outlining the CAP update process is being developed. The first meeting of a reconvened Climate Change Working Group will occur in January.  Collected more than 250 tons of household hazardous waste through the drop-off facility, and collection events  Collected 2 ½ tons of unwanted pharmaceuticals through 2 collection events and drop-off receptacles  Installed over 20 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at municipal facilities to support local EV owners and the deployment of an all-electric car sharing program in the community, at no cost to the City  Created Energy Lounges, hosted demonstrations of energy saving devices, and installed digital signs throughout the libraries promoting energy savings as part of city's energy initiative Provide parks, open spaces, outdoor experiences, libraries and recreational opportunities that residents can enjoy  Worked with volunteers to plant over 300 drought tolerant plants at the entrance to Rice Canyon Preserve in the Rancho Del Rey community and published a brochure that educates residents and visitors on the benefits of sustainable landscaping and promotes Chula Vista’s natural Open Space habitat areas.  Awarded a grant and coordinated more than 200 City staff and community volunteers to a build a new playground, install new signage and park benches, and repaint the bathrooms and gazebos at Hilltop Park  Awarded a state grant for park improvements and engaged contractors to install new tennis courts at Eucalyptus Park and make a number of much needed improvements at Memorial Park.  Construction of Bayshore Bikeway Project from H to Palomar Streets  Increased walkability throughout the city, created walking groups at Norman Park Center and other center sites, and moved up five spots in Walk San Diego’s 2nd Annual Regional Score Card Create and maintain safe and appealing neighborhoods where people choose to shop, work, play and stay. Ensure a sustainable and well maintained infrastructure to provide safe and appealing communities to live, work, and play  Completed final streets for the Castle Park Assessment District project. Total cost of all improvements under the HUD Section 108 Loan Program is $10.3 Million  Completed construction or modification of 10 traffic signals/lights  Implemented Proactive Sign Enforcement Program; processed 440 proactive sign enforcement cases  Revised and updated Dog Barking Complaint Process Enhance prevention efforts and prepare communities for natural disasters and other emergencies  Performed vegetation management as part of the Bonita Long Canyon Vegetation Management Project through American Red Cross grant funds  Obtained a matching grant to create a fire safe wildland interface  Developed and implemented a citywide Pool Safety Program that included drowning awareness, swimming, and emergency training. The City of Chula Vista was a finalist for the bi-annual Safe Kids San Diego organizational award for our water safety program  Authored and adopted a new City of Chula Vista Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)  Recreation and Fire departments collaborated with American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter to provide shelter training Ensure adequate emergency response and post emergency recovery services to our community  Implement the recommendations from the Matrix Phase I staffing report for patrol officers shifts, deployment of Community Service Officers, additional volunteers which will result in increasing proactive patrol time  Achieved Council approval for a new False Alarm Ordinance and updated permit fees and false alarm fines  Received AB109 funds for FY 2014 which will fund some equipment and overtime for special operations to address the effects of Prison Realignment  Named 10th Safest City in the United States based on FBI crime data  Deployment of Civilian Police Investigators in Investigations to assist with criminal cases Promote diverse opportunities that connect community and foster civic pride through comprehensive communication strategies, and cultural, educational & recreational programming. Encourage residents to engage in civic activities  Initiated new branding campaign concepts for the City of Chula Vista  Launched effort to redesign City website  Coordinated with Port on major Bayfront milestones including PowerPlant implosion and H Street groundbreaking  City sponsored HarborFest which attracted more than 10,000 participants  More than 500 print and broadcast news articles/features on Chula Vista have appeared in regional and local media  More than 10 press releases distributed monthly  More than 400 graphics pieces designed  Coordinated 60+ special events  Interactive community calendar lists more than 20 local events monthly  Monthly Community Connection newsletter distributed to 3,500  Recognized in local media for Twitter presence. Nearly 1,500 followers each on Facebook and Twitter  Received Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Bronze Award for Shop Chula Vista Now website Provide opportunities that enrich the community’s quality of life  A total of 103 participants, ages 2-10, registered in Fall 2013 for the inaugural session of the Recreation Department's new youth soccer program, "Kidz Love Soccer," which was held at five recreation centers  Acquired grants funds and donations to provide senior programming at the Norman Park Senior Center  Acquired funding to provide programs specifically for individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities  Launched a grant-funded project to give the public greater computer access by loaning Google Chromebook laptops for home and library use  Created "Kindergarten Boot Camp" school readiness program in cooperation with CVESD  Otay Ranch Town Center Library won a San Diego County Taxpayers Association award for outstanding private- public partnership, as well as national recognition in industry publications  Assisting upgrade of Congregational Towers and Kiku Gardens affordable housing projects through bond financing