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Home My WebLink About2025/01/09 Post Special Workshop Agenda Packet SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP **POST AGENDA** Date:Thursday, January 9, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or Cox Ch. 24 (English only). Free Spanish interpretation is available on-site. _______________________________________________________________________________________ In-Person Public Comments: Submit a request to speak to City Clerk staff before the close of the public comment period on an item or before the close of the general Public Comment period for non-agenda items. Electronic Public Comments: At chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings, locate the meeting and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click "Leave Comment." You may also email cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov. eComments, emails, and other written comments must be received by the day of the meeting at noon for a regular meeting or three hours before the start time for a special meeting. Watch Live or Recorded (English and Spanish): Visit chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings. Click "ES" at the bottom to switch to Spanish. Closed captioning is available in both languages. Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691- 5041. Providing at least 48 hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made. Gov. Code § 84308 Regulations: To promote transparency and fairness in the governmental decision-making process, there are rules to prevent public officials from being unfairly influenced by contributors to their campaigns. The type of activity these laws were enacted to limit is often referred to as “pay-to-play” and are governed in California by Government Code section 84308. Parties to any proceedings involving a “license, permit, or other entitlement for use,” as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Complete Agenda Packet: The complete agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or the City Clerk's Office. Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer) - Agenda Items (not on Consent): 3 minutes Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the time. Submitting Request to Speak: A request to speak must be submitted to the City Clerk before the close of the public comment period on an item. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4.WORKSHOP Workshop items typically consist of longer presentations and discussions than items considered at the regular City Council meetings. *4.1 City Strategic Plan 4 This presentation and discussion will focus on developing the framework for a comprehensive Citywide strategic plan, emphasizing collaboration, data from community workshops and survey, and long- and short-term community goals. Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Manager G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear the presentation, discuss the framework for a comprehensive Citywide strategic plan, and provide direction to staff, as appropriate. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Page 2 of 19 5.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on January 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to an open-session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691-5041. Sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov to receive email notifications when City Council agendas are published online. City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Page 3 of 19 Whose idea was to pay someone to do the council members job and responsibility? To meet with their district and listen to their concerns, When there were no answers to those of us who attended. •council members should meet with their district listen and provide answers. •If Council members do not care or have the time to meet with those who they represent •because they are too busy attending meeting that include their political cartel friends or getting their friends elected or appointed •then it is not the job, then they should step down resign let someone that care for CHULA VISTA residents Quality of life and the Chula Vista community image! Written Communications - Item 4.1 Acosta - Received 1/7/25 Page 4 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda THE CENTRE FOR ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESS City of Chula Vista City Council Workshop Thursday, January 9, 2025 Page 5 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Agenda for January 9, 2025 Council Workshop Outcome: Establish strategic framework for 5-year plan Time Topic 5:00-5:15pm Welcome, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance (Mayor) + City Manager Remarks 5:15-5:20pm Agenda and Process Timeline (Kymberly Garrett) 5:20-5:45pm (estimate) Public Comment 5:45-6:15pm Review of SWOT Analysis and community/stakeholder themes (Kymberly Garrett) 6:15-7:15pm Present strategic framework and discussion (Sommer Kehrli) 7:15-7:45pm Review and discussion of mission statement (Sommer Kehrli) 7:45-7:55pm Roles & Next steps (Kymberly Garrett) 7:55-8:05pm Closing (Mayor) Page 6 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Page 7 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Data Sources Survey: •Open November 29-January 3 •1,286 participants with 3,235 comments •Multiple channel outreach Community Meetings: November 20 December 4 (virtual) December 5 (business focused) December 5 December 7 x 2 sessions Page 8 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda STRENGTHS •Diversity is a lived value –it is a part of the Chula Vista Experience landscape •Amazing staff who truly care about the Mission, Vision & Values •Strong protective sense of CV legacy •Second largest city in SD County with access to a multitude of resources •Expansion projects identified or underway: Gaylord; Bayfront; four- year University S WEAKNESSES •Resource deficiencies: To deliver more… more is always needed •Organizational priority shifts & distractions that can exhaust resources away from focus & goals •Lack of clarity on mid-and long- term direction •Ever changing Priority Ambiguity •Interdepartmental Transparency - Communicating the “Why” •Lack of defined KPI measurements to scorecard success W THREATS •Balancing resources amongst the entire city to prevent a fractured divide •Managing growth to ensure infrastructure (traffic, essential services, support businesses, staff resources, etc.) can keep up •Investing in more ways to engage w/the public and build more transparency into those engagements •Workforce migration (retirement, attrition, attraction, upbuilding CV as an Employer destination) T OPPORTUNITIES •Growth Expansion with current economic development projects but also future growth to sustain large scale efforts •Cross department work to leverage resources (people & financial) •Tell Your Story –to attract employers •Integrative opportunities to link East/West CV •Youth development programs for the future of CV for next gen investment O Page 9 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Integrative Living with a Small -Town Charm w/Big City Amenities The Rich History is a shared pride point! Critical to preserve the heritage as the city grows Strong kinship with Cultural Diversity & Community Spirit Commitment to Sustainability & Green Initiatives Chula Vista continues to be an amazing place to live! Quality Educational Systems Confidence in Public Safety & City Services Integrating small town charm and big city amenities… Parks & Recreation seen as a huge asset Your Chula Vista Public Says Page 10 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Increased & ongoing operational transparency & access to public services These are areas of improvement as we build the Strategic Plan Improved equity standards for infrastructure investment between East & West CV Inclusive Investment in Youth Development and Senior Services Create Bridge building to improve connections with residents & the City is critical in maintaining an inclusive culture and important access Enhanced & expanded public transit options (especially for Seniors) Economic Development: Balancing growth w/job creation and maintaining “bedroom community” reputation Critical Housing Strategy (affordable; unhoused; diverse options) Your Chula Vista Public Says Page 11 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda DRAFT Strategic Framework Community Services Affordable Housing Unhoused Strategy City Essential Services Public Safety Infrastructure Management Finance Human Resources Information Technology Quality of Life Animal Control Parks & Recreation Library Services Sustainability Strategy Growth Economic Development Gaylord Project Elite Training Center Four Year University Bayfront Project Bi-National Economic Strategy Page 12 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Guiding Principles Page 13 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda “This strategy is our roadmap to success. I commit to providing the resources and support needed to make it a reality.” “Operational excellence will be key. We'll work tirelessly to align our processes with our strategic goals.” "Our people are the heart of this strategy. We're committed to developing the skills and culture needed for success." The Strategic Plan –Compass for the Future Leadership Comments Guiding Principles: For the strategy to work, •we need the people to do the work, •the operational behaviors to execute the work, and •the discipline to stay the course.Page 14 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda •What do you think about areas of growth, quality of life, city essential services, and community services as the strategic framework for the City in the next five years? •What (if anything) is missing? •Are there any other guiding principles (people to do the work, operational behaviors, discipline to stay the course) to consider? Reflection Questions Page 15 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda The Strategic Plan –Mission Statement Compass for the Future Does this still speak to the Mission of Chula Vista? City Council Mission Statement The City of Chula Vista is committed to build and nurture a progressive and cohesive community which values our diversity, respects our citizens, honors our legacy, and embraces the opportunities of the future. Page 16 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda City Council Roles to Success Executive Leadership Champion the strategic vision, Allocate resources, Make key strategic decisions Department Heads Team Leaders Individual Contributor Department Heads Translate strategy into departmental goals, Lead implementation of initiatives, Foster cross-functional collaboration Team Leader Level Align team objectives with strategy, Drive execution of tactical plans, Provide feedback on implementation challenges Individual Contributor Level Understand personal role in strategy, Execute assigned tasks, Suggest improvements and innovations Executive Leadership How does the City Council support the success of the Strategic Plan? Page 17 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Page 18 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda Questions? Page 19 of 19 City of Chula Vista - City Council January 9, 2025 Post Special Workshop Agenda