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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 10, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Project Manager
Thru: Kelly DiMartino, Interim City Manager
Kyle Stannert, Deputy City Manager
RE: Work Session Summary – September 7, 2021: Council Priorities-2021-2023
All Councilmembers were present for the work session. Staff provided background, additional
information related to each Priority, and a calendarized workplan for each from Q4-2021 to Q2-
2023. Council reviewed each priority individually. The following priorities had additional
clarification or questions:
#4: Improved Traffic Compliance
Would like this to include vehicle noise. Modified mufflers and excessive engine noise
were mentioned.
#5. Advance Regionalism
Once a comprehensive list of current efforts is compiled articulate more tangible actions.
Add Open Space protection.
#8: Attract and Retrain Competitive and Diverse Talent
Consider utilizing the Ad Hoc Council Compensation Committee and making the
committee permanent.
#9: Help Bird Species Recover
Pursuing designation is not enough. Consider stronger cat off-leash enforcement, more
tree canopy, and programs like Nature in the City.
#12: Districted System for Trash, Recycling, and Compost
If additional resources are needed bring as a mid-cycle appropriation. Consider
franchising and the possibility of a ballot referral.
#16: Reduce Plastic Pollution
Staff is currently reviewing the State bill and any implications to our local ordinance and
efforts. Council update via memo once analysis complete.
#17. Improved Air Quality
Like that outdoor burning is included. Also consider the relationship between commuting
and housing near employment. Including metrics along these lines could help.
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#18. Real Progress on Road to Zero Waste
Support for a demolition ordinance.
#19. Xeriscape
Building and Land Use Code are critical to this priority, and both should reflect a need for
water conservation (commercial and single-family homes.) Want to see incentives and
regulations/enforcement. Look at internal City operations to ensure water conservation
efforts.
#20. Enhanced Recycling Efforts
Focus on techniques and mechanisms to ensure residents know what they can and
cannot recycle to both encourage recycling and limit contamination.
#25. Accessible Childcare
Legislative Review Committee may want to look into state hurdles to childcare.
#28. Improve Tree Policies
Suggestions include: Look at whether other communities require tree removal permits,
assess equity of tree canopy across the community, utilize Economic Health to correlate
value to tree canopy to economy.
#29. Tree Planting Subsidy
Consider reduce cost sales and rebate program. Apply equity lens throughout program.
Recognized need for tree planting assistance and education (possible volunteer
opportunity?)
General Thoughts:
Appreciation for the priority detail and implementation tracking plan.
Strong desire to not let progress push and stack up at end of term.
Next Steps:
Staff will note and address suggestions above and incorporate any related action items
into the quarterly calendarization.
Involved staff roles and responsibilities around progress updates and reporting will be
solidified.
First update memo to Council anticipated in October (and every other month after.)
//cc: Joanne Cech
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