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2008 State of the City Presentation January 15, 2009 State of the City City of Rosemead A year of accomplishment 2008 2009 A year of possibilities 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 State Budget/Economy Effects on the City $300,000 Community Development Commission takeaway Potential $100,000 loss of COPS funds Sales Tax revenues down throughout State VLF revenue down due to slowed automobile sales 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Rosemead is Doing Well Property Tax revenue fairly stable Sales Tax revenues flat Better than the County-wide number of -2.6% and the Southern California total of -4.4% Building and Planning permit fees on target to meet projected estimates 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 External Business Unit Internal Business Unit A Look At Rosemead by Business Units 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 External Business Units Parks & Recreation Public Works Services Public Services Engineering Development Services Planning Economic Development Public Safety 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Parks & Recreation 2008 Accomplishments: Developed and Expanded Community Events Developed Rosemead Park Trail Created Building Maintenance Fund Reviewed and Revised Program Revenues Developed Garvey Park Master Plan 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Parks & Recreation 2009 Goals 50th Anniversary Celebration Rosemead Community Recreation Center Improvements Develop Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Master Plan Historical Structures Analysis of Dinsmoor Heritage House Program Partnership with Boys & Girls Club and Garvey School District Create Youth Council Create Teen Recreation Program 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Parks & Recreation 50th Anniversary Celebration Events Date Party Like its 1959 January 31 Golden Easter Egg Hunt April 11 Golf Tournament May 8 Dodger Day June 5 Independence Day Parade & Festival July 4 Rockin’ Rosemead Concerts July & August 50th Birthday Bash August 4 Halloween Oktoberfest October 24 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Public Works Services 2008 Accomplishments Remodeled City Council Chambers/Exterior City Hall Improvements Constructed Rosemead Park Trail Implemented New Transit Service Provider Contract Awarded Grant Funds for San Gabriel Blvd Pocket Park Completed Garvey Avenue Bridge Created New Public Works Business Unit 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Public Services 2009 Goals Street Resurfacing Program Local Streets Garvey Avenue Del Mar Avenue Local Streets Slurry Sealing/Curb Improvements Ramona Boulevard Beautification Walnut Grove Bridge Repainting New Street Name Signs Neighborhood Revitalization/Cleanup Events Initiate Tree Planting/Tree Pruning Annual Program 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Public Works Services Engineering 2008 Accomplishments Created new Engineering Division Restructured entire operation Streamlined entitlement process 2009 Goals More efficient resource allocation Complete Pavement Management Report Enhance storm water pollution prevention programs 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Development Services Planning 2008 Accomplishments Assisted over 9,000 customers at the counter Processed more than 65 Entitlement applications Completed the General Plan 2009 Goals Implement Pre-application process Update Zoning Code Streamline entitlement process 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Development Services Economic Development 2008 Accomplishments Proposed Development Projects Grocery stores / restaurants / nationally recognized retailers Purchased and transformed Rosemead Inn  The Glendon Awarded Affordable Housing grants and loans Issued 3 First Time Home Buyer Program loans Expended $190,000 in CDBG Funds 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Public Safety 2008 Accomplishments 18.1% decrease in Part 1 crimes over past 3 years Youthworks program contributed 705 hours of community service Revitalized Neighborhood Watch Enhanced crime prevention and community outreach Established Community Service Officer Program 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Public Safety Goals for 2009 Enhance Public Safety programs Recruit new volunteers Increase Neighborhood Watch participation Create Public Safety Academy Increase interaction with business community Develop and implement public safety programs to further decrease crime rates 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Internal Business Units Administration City Clerk Finance Human Resources Public Affairs 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Administration 2008 Accomplishments Reviewed staff allocation and funding Streamlined operational efficiencies Developed a balanced budget 2009 Goals Develop and implement measurable goals per business unit to evaluate effectiveness of programs 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 City Clerk 2008 Accomplishments Launched Granicus Launched Laserfiche Conducted voter registration outreach 2009 Goals Telecast Traffic Commission meetings Image historical documents Increase Voter Registration Outreach Implement School Outreach Programs 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Public Affairs 2008 Accomplishments Launched the City website Redesigned Park and Recreation brochure Expanded to monthly publication of Rosemead Resources Distributed weekly press releases Conducted Citizens Academy 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Public Affairs Goals for 2009 Increase methods of communication with the community Increase City’s interaction and partnerships with local businesses Continue to promote City services and programs Implement City Council Outreach programs Develop Learning Lab Program on How to Navigate City Website 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Human Resources 2008 Accomplishments Negotiated a new Memorandum of Understanding Completed 31 recruitments 2009 Goals Increase training in areas of customer service, technology, and management 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 Finance/Budget 2008 Accomplishments Awarded “Comprehensive Annual Financial Report” FY 07-08 Developed comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan Modernized and streamlined operations Increased safety to City’s financial assets Created and distributed quarterly Financial Update Report Balanced budget while utilizing less CDC funding Developed a new budget book 2009 Goals Analyze feasibility of implementing a new finance system Develop long-term financial plan Develop new investment policy 2009 A year of possibilities A year of accomplishment 2008 QUESTIONS?