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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 14,1993 I I WORKSHOP COUNCIL/ LEWIS IJrtO .<(S" 35:0113 DIIO- s:-o 0'>:1'19,,' ~ M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (WORK SESSION) MAY 14, 1993 The Arcadia City Council met in an Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Session) on Friday, May 14, 1993, at 11:00 a.m.. at the Arcadia Community Center. PRESENT: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and and Ciraulo None ABSENT: OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: William Lewis, Lewis Partners Donald R. Duckworth, City Manager Michael Miller, City Attorney June D. Alford, City Clerk On October 10, 1992, Mr. William Lewis, of Lewis Partners, conducted a workshop with the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk for the purpose of focusing Council's vision for the future of the City and Council's thoughts on goals to be accom- plished, and the means by which to do so. At the October workshop Council emphasized the need to maintain a high level of quality municipal services. In addition, there was consensus that the important current priorities were: Economic development, including the attraction of Nordstroms and adoption of a Downtown Revitalization Plan. Development of a long term financial strategy, including alternatives on a policy to use debt to finance capital proj ects. Fire Station No. 2 rehabilitation. Continuing with the Library rehabilitation and expansion. Agreement that the City Manager and department heads should undertake corporate planning sessions which would enhance implementation of the Council's priorities and strengthen the City organization. The Workshop this date, May Vi, 1993, opened with Mr. Lewis as facilitator and a format developed by Mr. Lewis as follows: Clarify Council position' on finalizing and establishing a long term vision and goals. Determine the Council's commitment to an annual goals setting process and the appropriate structure. Review Council decision making processes and deal with any improvements that could be instituted. Review past discussions and begin to t'!'cus on the primary goals for the coming.year. -1- 5/14/93 ~ ~ 35:0114 The discussion within the above format centered around five major topics such as: 1) A "Mission and Goals" Process; 2) Direction, Priorities, Pace; 3) Current "Priorities"; 4) Other Discussion topics of current concern to Council; and, 5) Council/Staff expectations and relations. ADJOURNMENT At 5 :44 p.m. the Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Session), City Council/Lewis Workshop ADJOURNED to 8:00 a.m., Saturday, May 15, 1993, at the Community Center to continue the Workshop, and a Closed Session to discuss personnel, litigation matters, evaluation of properties and the City Manager's Performance Evaluation. ,- ATTEST: *"")~~S\ Ju . Alford, Ci Clerk\ -2- 5/14/93 ..-.& ~ I I