FY 2016-17 Council Priorities Community Building and

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FY 2016-17 Council Priorities

Community Building and Communication Projects: Complete now, Complete in FY

2016-17, or Complete in FY 2017-18 or beyond

Report to the Council on Communications and Community Engagement Activities

Complete now

Continue Public Communication Strategies including Social Media, RWC Blog, Website, Print/Electronic Newsletters, “Join the Conversation” Campaign

Complete now

Partner with Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford to Develop a Public Input Process for the Library Strategic Plan

Complete now

Re-engage Neighborhood Associations and Support Creation of New Associations for Downtown and Bair Island Residents

Complete in FY 2016-17

Increased Dialogue among Residents with Diverse Viewpoints, in Person and Through Surveys and Polls

Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17 and ongoing

Report Annually on Development Activity in Redwood City


Update Website to Include all CIP Projects Complete in FY 2016-17

Strengthen Community Engagement in the City Decision-making Processes by Targeting Specific Projects, Programs, and City Processes to Implement Community Participation Plans

Complete in FY 2016-17 and ongoing

Provide Customer Service Surveys for Building Permit Customers


Relaunch the Community Improvement Grant Program and Reevaluate the Neighborhood Liaison Program


Partner with Redwood City 2020 to Further Community Engagement Goals


Expand Opportunities for the Community to Volunteer and Evaluate Ways to Collaborate Citywide


Offer training to the City Organization to Expand Community Engagement and New Ways to use Community Input in the Decision Making Process


Status of Projects, Programs and Initiatives to Address Council Priorities in FY 2016-17 Attachment 1

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Funding Long-Term Liabilities Status: Projects: Complete now, Complete in FY


Maintain a General Fund Reserve at 20% of Operating Budget or Higher

Complete now and ongoing

Maintain Sufficient Reserves for Water and Wastewater Utility Functions


Set Aside Equipment Replacement Funds for Vehicles and Other High-cost Equipment


Fund Preventative Maintenance for City Infrastructure (Streets, Buildings, Parks, Water and Sewer Systems) in Order to Avoid Expensive Emergency Repairs


Address Unfunded Pension, Workers Comp, and General Liability

Ongoing

Fund Ongoing Services Through Ongoing Revenues Complete now but will take substantial change to continue after FY 2017-18

Maintaining and Enhancing Community Services-Public Safety

Status:

Projects: Complete now, Complete in FY 2016-17, or Complete in FY 2017-18 or beyond

Fire Department

Increase Community Engagement Activities Complete now and ongoing

Fire Department Front Office Remodel Complete in FY 2016-17

Develop Modern Datasets that will Allow the Fire Department to more Accurately Evaluate the Effectiveness of Service Delivery Models


Purchase new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Complete in FY 2016-17

Public Safety Training Facility Feasibility Study Complete in FY 2017-18

Purchase New Fire Engines Complete in FY 2017-18

Host a City-wide Emergency Management Course Complete in FY 2017-18

Establish a Task Force to Evaluate Re-engineering Fire Apparatus Size to Accommodate Future Infrastructure Development/Changes



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Maintaining and Enhancing Community Services-Public Safety Cont.

Status:

Fire Station 12 Replacement/Relocation Study On hold pending citywide facilities study

Police Department

Open the Downtown Police Substation Complete now

Installation of Electronic Briefing Procedures and Hardware

Complete now

Implementation of Patrol Scheduling Software Complete now

Radio and Communications Equipment Upgrades Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17

Command Vehicle, Briefing and Conference Room Build-Outs

Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17

Public Works Services

Develop a 5-year CIP Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17

Implement the Enterprise Work Order Management System


Establish a Comprehensive Sewer Lateral Replacement Program and a CCTV Inspection Program


Develop a Comprehensive Tree Maintenance Program Complete in FY 2017-18

Community for All Ages Status: Projects: Complete now, Complete in FY


Library

Initiate “RCPL Listens” Outreach Program and Develop New Service Priorities

Complete now

Re-envision Library Customer Service Complete now

Begin Circulating WiFi Hot Spots, and Focus on Digital Literacy and Technology Access


Implement Five Grants from the California State Library Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17

Support a Group Summit of Key Library Stakeholders Complete in FY 2016-17

Expand Library Access in Fair Oaks Including the Fair Oaks Library Remodel and Middlefield Junction Planning


Focus on Family and Early Childhood Literacy Including Early Childhood Learning Centers at Fair Oaks and Schaberg



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Community for All Ages Cont. Status: Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Complete Redwood Shores Tennis Courts Resurfacing Project


Initiate Art Playground Plans Adjacent to the Redwood Shores Library

Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17 (community outreach)

Initiate the Public Art Master Planning Process Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17

Initiate an RFP for Design Services for Garrett Park Renovations


Initiate an RFP for the Synthetic Turf Replacement of Marlin and Sandpiper Fields in Redwood Shores

Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17 (for design)

Oversee the City-YMCA Veterans Memorial Senior Center Project (Launch CEQA and hire Design Architect)

Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17 (CEQA launch)

National Guard Armory Interior and Parking Lot Improvements

Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17 and others in FY 2017-18

Plan for the Large Red Morton Park Playground Renovation (Magical Bridge Playground)

Substantial work completed. Complete in FY 2016-17, with opening of new playground in FY 2017-18

Commence a Downtown Park Feasibility Study Initiate in FY 2016-17, complete in FY 2017-18

Support RCIA with the Interactive Wall Art Project Initiated in FY 2016-17, complete in FY 2017-18

Update the Commercial Park Impact Fee Nexus Study Complete in FY 2017-18

Update the Park Needs Assessment Study Complete in FY 2017-18

Expand the Jardin de Niños Park On hold due to Middlefield Road undergrounding utility project (expected to be completed in FY 2017-18)

Initiate a Community Garden Project On hold due to State action on former Redevelopment Agency property. Potentially complete in FY 2017-18


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Transportation Status: Projects: Complete now, Complete in FY


Real-time Parking Signs Complete in FY 2016-17

Battery Back Up Systems for Traffic Signal Cabinets Complete in FY 2017-18

Middlefield/Woodside Road Pedestrian Enhancement Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2017-18

Hudson Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2017-18

Farm Hill Boulevard Pilot Street Improvement Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2017-18

Safe Routes to School Project at Five RCSD Elementary Schools

Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2017-18

Kennedy Safe Routes to School Project Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2017-18

Broadway, Main and Whipple Grade Crossing Improvements


Alameda De Las Pulgas Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Town of Woodside project. Complete in FY 2017-18

Alameda De Las Pulgas Sidewalk Improvement Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2017-18

Veterans Boulevard Median Fence Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2017-18

U.S. Highway 101 Pedestrian Undercrossing Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2018-19

Street Light LED Conversion Current Phase is complete. Additional phases will be complete in FY 2018-19 and beyond

Middlefield Road Project Preliminary work completed. Expected completion FY 2019-20

101/84 Highway Interchange Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2022-23

Programs

Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program adopted FY 2016-17

Residential Permit Parking Program adopted FY 2016-17

50/50 Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Complete more than 50 permanent sidewalk repairs and 500 temporary repairs in FY 2016-17. Ongoing program.


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Transportation Status: Senior Shuttle Ongoing. Additional service

times/pick-ups have been added

Ongoing Street Maintenance Ongoing

Pedestrian Crosswalk Enhancement Ongoing. Complete in FY 2017-18

Plans/Studies

Provide Report on Downtown Parking and Council Discussion of Neighborhood Parking

Complete now

Red Morton Park Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety/Access Improvement Study

In progress now with expected completion prior to end of FY 2016-17

Stanford Neighborhood Safety Enhancement Program, Transportation Demand Management Plan and Bicycle Improvements


El Camino Corridor Plan Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2017-18

Citywide Transportation Plan Substantial work completed. Expected completion FY 2017-18

Downtown Transit Center and Broadway/Streetcar/Urban Circulator Study


Exploration of Ferry Service Ongoing

Managers Mobility Partnership: Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City and Stanford

Ongoing

Housing Status: Projects: Complete now, Complete in FY


Dedicate Prepaid Wireless Utility User Tax Revenues to Housing

Complete now

Report Annually on Funding Received for Affordable Housing and for Utility Users Tax

Complete now

Hold Monthly Tenant’s Rights Workshops Complete now, ongoing

Implement the Fire Safety First Program Substantial work completed, ongoing

Fund Housing Non-profits Through Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Programs


Fund and Promote the Work of the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo County (HEART)



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Housing Cont. Status: Work with the Housing and Human Concerns Committee

to Develop Recommendations for Increasing Housing Affordability

Complete in FY 2016-17 but implementation of recommendations likely to occur in future years

Consider Opportunities to Use Additional City-owned Sites for Housing Development


Work with the County to Develop a Homeless System Re-Design with a Goal of Ending Homelessness in 2020

Ongoing, complete in FY 2017-18

Develop Docktown Plan to Assist Residents of the Docktown Marina

Substantial work completed, complete in FY 2017-18

Implement an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Levied on Commercial Developments


New Affordable Housing Projects o Habitat for Humanity New Construction Project- 612

Jefferson Street (20 units) o Bradford Street Affordable Housing Project-

Partnership with MidPen (108 units) o Waverly Place Affordable Housing Project-Partnership

with the County (15 units) o City Center Plaza Apartments Rehabilitation- Support

MidPen rehabilitation efforts (81 units)

Substantial work completed on all. Expected completion FY 2017-18 through FY 2019-20

Explore Funding Sources for Affordable Housing Ongoing

Provide Shelter Referrals and Housing Assistance at the Fair Oaks Community Center

Ongoing

Support Dignity on Wheels Shower and Laundry Services for Homeless Individuals

Ongoing

Continue Shower Program for Homeless at Hoover Pool Facility

Ongoing

Participate in a County-coordinated Homeless Outreach Team

Ongoing


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FY 2016-17 Council Priorities Community Building and