HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOWERPOINT - FY 2021-25 STRATEGIC PLANFY2021-25 STRATEGIC PLANAn Overview
PURPOSE & OUTCOMES•Required by Sunshine Ordinance (SAMC Section 2-157).•Set the City’s direction & focus for the next 5 years.•Adaptable so that annual initiatives consider resources available.Define Success & How to Achieve It2
PLANNING PROCESSAn Inclusive and Comprehensive Approach3
COMMUNITY INPUT4•2 Interactive Events via YouTube, Facebook & Instagram Live•2,970 views on FB•419 views on Instagram•202 views on YouTube•76 Completed Online Survey•Most Mentioned Community Priorities:Safety Homelessness Parks/Open Space/Recreation More City Services Business/Job Development Historic PreservationAffordable Housing Community Engagement Downtown Redevelopment
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIC DIRECTION5Continue with Santa Ana’s Mission (Purpose)To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.& Guiding Principles (How we Behave)Collaboration Efficiency Equity ExcellenceFiscal Responsibility Innovation Transparency
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIC DIRECTION6Set a New Vision that Defines What Success Looks Like in 5 Years:By 2025, Santa Ana honors its rich cultural history as it becomes a thriving urban center with welcoming green spaces and world-class amenities, services, and infrastructure. The efficient and financially stable City government will further diversify Santa Ana’s housing and economy, increase the community’s safety, and support programs and services that enhance residents’ quality of life.& A New Set of Priorities That Will Focus our Efforts to Achieve this Vision:Financial Stability Community Safety Modern Facilities & InfrastructureEfficient City Services Economic Diversification & Expansion
HOW WE’LL ACHIEVE OUR VISION5 Strategic Priorities
FINANCIAL STABILITYGoals:•Balanced Budget: planned expenditures do not exceed revenues.•Development: business and housing development to increase assessed valuations and tax revenue.•Modernize: reduce costs by streamlining processes and services.Measures:Reserves Revenue Performance Budget VariancesCost Reductions Citywide Priorities FundedProtect and enhance revenue streams while maintaining a healthy balance to provide for the expenditure of funds in support of the long-term priorities of the City’s strategic plan.8
COMMUNITY SAFETYGoals:•Homelessness Response: reduce unsheltered homeless.•Emergency Police Responses: reduce response time to emergency calls.•Safety & Perception of Safety: proactively address gang and violent crime.•Community Policing: expand programming, transparency, engagement.•21stCentury Policing Training: de-escalation practices and techniques.•Crime Prevention: programs and facility improvements to prevent crime.Measures:Response time Youth in Police Programs Community MeetingsPolice assigned to Homeless OutreachProvide a safe environment for residents and visitors while reducing crime and addressing the impacts of homelessness on our quality of life.9
MODERN FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTUREGoals:•Parks Master Plan: develop, implement for parks and facilities.•Infrastructure Master Plans: develop, implement plans for utilities, infrastructure, roadways.Measures:Potholes Pavement Index Sidewalk, Curb & GuttersOutdoor Park Amenities Replaced Park Infrastructure ReplacementEnsure maintenance and preservation of City Facilities and roadways to better serve the population and visitors.10
EFFICIENT CITY SERVICESGoals:•Technology Modernization: enhance ability to perform more services online.•Policies & Processes: streamline to reduce time it takes to complete City services.•Communication & Outreach: aim to reach and engage all audiences.Measures:Days to respond to applicants in plan check processTime to respond to Public Records Requests # of City Services Offered Online# of Public Engagement meetingsStreamline the methods of providing services to help ensure doing business with the City is easier and more efficient.11
ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION & EXPANSIONGoals:•Homelessness: reduce unsheltered homeless and impacts of homelessness.•Job Opportunities: increase quality jobs by attracting and retaining businesses.•Tourism & Visitors: attract investments in tourism development.•Economic Development: Enhance Santa Ana’s business-friendly environment.Measures:Unemployment Vacancy RateResponse Time to Homeless-Related IssuesEnhance economic vitality by growing revenue streams, attracting quality jobs, diverse businesses and desired amenities for residents.12
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