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M02-20-10 and 04-05-1010 Retreat Minutes (2) : MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL RETREAT FEBRUARY 20, 2010 AND APRIL 5, 2010 The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Special Meeting on Saturday, February 20 at 9:00 A.M. The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos conducted a Regular Meeting on April 5, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.; Retreat follow-up appeared as Item #15 FEBRUARY 20, 2010 SPECIAL MEETING MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Diane McNutt, Vice Mayor, Joe Pirzynski, Council Member, Mike Wasserman, Council Member Steve Rice, and Council Member Barbara Spector. Absent: None VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Three-minute time limit) There were no speakers under Verbal Communications. DISCUSSION TOPICS Setting the Stage Mayor Diane McNutt opened by noting the purpose of the retreat and reviewing the agenda. Wendie Rooney, Community Development Director, provided a status report on the General Plan Update, including the milestones, schedule, and opportunities for Commission and community input. Steve Conway, Finance Director, provided a summary of the Five-Year Forecast showing projected revenues and expenditures over the next five years. Town Council reviewed the past strategic goals and the priority projects. : Strategic Goals Town Council comments: Agreed that the goals remain meaningful. Suggested that the terminology change from “goals” to “core values.” Suggested that the core value language be reviewed for clarity. Priority Projects Town Council comments: Suggested change of terminology from “priority projects” to “goals” and a qualifier to denote their importance. Agreed that the timeframe for the goals be from 2010 to 2012. Suggested the addition of a row on the matrix to indicate ongoing core services provided in support of the core values. Suggested various changes to the goals. Identified four additional emerging goals including: alcohol policy review; newspaper rack ordinance revision and enforcement; downtown parking review’ and Almond Grove street reconstruction. Next Steps Town Council comments: Suggested that Council retreats regularly be held in two sessions: one for initial input and one to review revised goals. Agreed that retreats should be used to set priorities. Agreed that an annual General Plan review should be scheduled with Operational Budget review. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. APRIL 5, 2010 REGULAR MEETING, ITEM #15 Town Council comments: Agreed with revised language: “Restructure community arts and culture programs and services to meet community priorities and needs.” Agreed that goal related to downtown parking is: “Explore ways to maximize availability and usage of downtown parking resources to meet the needs of customers.” : Approved 2010-2012 Core Values and Strategic Goals with changes as noted. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. Attest: Jackie D. Rose, Clerk Administrator