REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: 2018-2019 CIP Budget General Plan Conformance
Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In accordance with State law and City procedures, the Planning Commission is charged with reviewing the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget (pursuant to Government Code Section 65401) to determine its consistency with the adopted General Plan. The City Council reviews the Planning Commission's findings prior to taking action on the budget. The Council will have held CIP budget study sessions on May 8, 2018. The budget is slated for adoption on June 12 and June 26, 2018. Although the draft CIP Budget may change somewhat before the City Council's study session and public hearings, those changes are expected to be relatively minor and generally in line with what is currently contained in this draft document. If necessary, any significant additions can be subsequently brought before the Commission.
BACKGROUND
The projects included in the proposed CIP budget are the result of a formal process of review by the City Manager, Department Heads and staff for consistency with the City's Mission Statement and City Council's overarching goals.
The Mission Statement that was adopted by the Council on July 25, 1989 is:
The mission of the City of Santa Clara is to promote a living and working environment that allows for the best quality of life by serving the community with resourceful, efficient, progressive and professional leadership.
In June 2001, the Council adopted the following vision statement for the City of Santa Clara:
Santa Clara - Superb, affordable services in a caring community that values our rich history and nurtures technologies that builds the future.
On January 19, 2018, the City Council was presented with the Budget Principles for 2018-2019, that are meant to guide budget decision-making.
Budget Principles for 2018-19
(As proposed to the City Council on January 19, 2018)
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