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Councilmsmbers discussed each of the objectives in the report entitled, "17-Point Plan Status," prepared by the City Manager, dated January 10, 1986, expressing their opinions as to how successfully each of the objectives had been met, noting concerns regarding each activity, and indicating whether the objective was still a priority. The City Manager presented staff's perception of percentages of goal achievement relative to each area. The Council recessed at 9:47 a.m., and reconvened at 9:59 p.m., with all m~bers present. At the conclusion of the review process, the Council determined that Objective No. 2, establishing a design te~m of 11 different conmunity interest groups for economic development, was no longer a priority. The Council recessed at 11:09 a.m., and reconvened at 11:33 p.m., with all me~bers present. At this point, the group divided into two sections, with the Councilmsmbers remaining in the Banquet Room. Councilme~bers discussed their concerns relative to staff's performance, including such items as insufficient lead time for Council Action items, information being provided to the public before the Council, and protocol of press relations. Dr. Jensen advised the Council to develop a written policy relative to media protocol, and stressed that staff needs to help the Councilmembers in maintaining a positive image. Councilm~nbers then discussed goals and priorities for 1986, condensing the previous 17-point plan into 7 major areas, including: 1) co~nunity events, 2) marketing the City and its goals and priorities, 3) new neighborhood improvement plans, including housing programs, 4) crime prevention, 5) a total redeveloument plan for the 5 redevelopment areas, including the downtown, Centerpointe, and a Hispanic shopping center, 6) enhancing relations with local education agencies, and 7) transportation. Dr. Jensen inquired as to the Councilm~abers' c~itment to the extensive planning process required to develop specific goals in each of the seven strategic areas; all Councilmsmbers responded they were willing to spend the amount of time necessary to complete the planning process. Staff and Council reconvened as one group. Julie Slark presented staff's concerns, including 1) the need for broad policy direction/perspective on the part of the Council, rather than emphasis on projects, and 2) the need for Council to understand staff's processes. Dr. Jensen outlined the Council's concerns as discussed earlier. The Mayor presented the Council's seven policy areas for emphasis in 1986. The City Manager presented the staff's goals and objectives for 1986, indicating staff had only one major goal, which was to establish a broad-based co~unity planning process for the purpose of planning Santa Ana 2006. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 JANUARY 11, 1986