Council Goals and Workplan

On September 10, 2021, the Council conducted its annual retreat to discuss, among other things, City Council goals/priorities, norms and protocols, agenda/meeting policies and procedures, and future agenda items. FY 2021-2022 goals are as follows (not in order of priority):

• Develop comprehensive, long-term parking strategy for the Downtown District, with focus on Plaza Retail Overlay District (PROD), which will include the use of the Casa Grande Parking lot.
• Update development code to reflect current/best practices and to establish objective development standards.
• Enhance City revenues by applying for operational and capital grants, seeking state/federal reimbursements, and exploring/identifying new revenue sources.
• Develop an “Enhancement Plan” for the Plaza Park to evaluate and recommend improvements, renovations, and/or enhancements to address facilities, landscaping/trees, park amenities and structures, and trash/recycling stations.
• Create design standards and long-term plan for “parklets.”
• Conduct a “Valley-wide Governance Study” to explore ways to more efficiently and effectively deliver municipal services throughout Sonoma Valley.
• Develop financial and operational strategy to better maintain and operate cemeteries.
• Develop strategy to address local homeless issues including coordination of activities with SOS and HAS and with a focus on county-wide efforts.
• Develop affordable housing strategy as a component of the Housing Element.