pages: CityCouncil/2008-04-01.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2008-04-01 | 4 | (08-138) Recommendation to discuss and finalize the City Council's priorities for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. Jan Perkins, Management Partners, gave a Power Point presentation. Ms. Perkins sought Council consensus to add the eighth policy objective [deliver high-quality services that improve and promote the safety of the community]. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how the new objective differs from the previous objective [continuously improve internal operations, systems, and management practices in order to provide high-quality customer service] The City Manager stated continuously improving internal operations is an effort to look at processes in every department; the additional objective focuses on the safety of the community, including Police, Fire and Code Enforcement. Councilmember Matarrese stated the objective seems redundant; the City already has high-quality public safety; there is always a need for continual improvement regardless of the operation. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the previous objective focuses on customer service and the new objective focuses on public safety. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated identifying a focus on public safety is important. Mayor Johnson stated the new objective should be clarified. Councilmember Matarrese stated the intent to capture the broader idea of public safety should be clarified. Mayor Johnson suggested that the objective be revised to read "health and safety. Councilmember deHaan noted that the new objective is a catch all for the health, safety and well being of the community. Mayor Johnson stated "well being" should be added. Vice Mayor Tam suggested the language be: "health, safety and welfare. Ms. Perkins stated the objective would be revised to indicate the intent is not just Police and Fire; inquired whether there is Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 1, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-04-01.pdf |