pages: CityCouncil/2007-09-11.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2007-09-11 | 7 | City of Alameda Summary of Priority Setting Workshop - September 11, 2007 Environmental Scan Factors Data for the following factors was provided for this environmental scan. Demographics City budget City revenues Largest property tax payers Largest employers Strengths, Weaknesses (Limitations), Opportunities and Threats The Council and Executive Management Team brainstormed the City of Alameda's strengths, weaknesses (limitations/constraints), opportunities, and threats. The purpose of this discussion was to identify those areas which the City wishes to foster and build upon, and those areas and issues for which the City must plan and create new approaches. Strengths Good Executive (City Manager) Good grasp on finances Financial depth and transparency Strong department heads who work cooperatively, with good communication Conservative fiscal approach-having reserves Listening and responding to the community Good employees have been recruited Openness of communication Weaknesses (Constraints/Limitations) Loaded staff with many things that have to be done City is victim of own ambition and capable people High dependency on other agencies (no City control) Many things coming to the plate at the same time Bureaucratic processes Perception that not everything is open Lack of revenue to do everything needed or desired Explaining public process Ability to attract and retain employees for certain positions (i.e. AP&T) Lack of succession planning Employee development Competing for federal money Flexibility to meet changing needs Opportunities Changing land uses Changing demographics Full Executive Team Marrying old and new priorities Reorganizing operations Community outreach New technology Reduce carbon footprint Look at how we do things-bringing in new talent Management Partners, Inc. 3 | CityCouncil/2007-09-11.pdf |