Goals 2013

On January 2 and January 8, 2013, the La Palma City Council conducted its annual goal setting session. The five goals were formally approved on January 15. The goals are:

Create Proactive Economic Strategies

• Attract and Retain Businesses to increase revenues and employment opportunities
• Create a well-defined Action Plan to achieve the goal

Communication/Engagement

• Increase involvement from the community by expanding communications and outreach efforts
• Keep an open dialogue with employees and keep them informed
• To maintain support and confidence, the process must be open and transparent
• Implement engagement /outreach plan regarding City's financial situation

Maintain Quality of Life

• Continue City events
• Analyze school alternatives to allow all La Palma kids to go to La Palma schools and advocate for solutions
• Funding plan for future streets improvements
• Stronger and more effective code enforcement, identify the need for assistance and connect with resources

Maintain High Public Safety Levels

• Maintain critical and frontline services

Balance Budget

• Reduce personnel cost
• Reduce General Fund Expenditures
• Finalize City fees
• Review reserves policy
• Staff plan in February
• Develop plan to fund unfunded liabilities (GASB45)