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Public Safety  Building and Creating Community  Enhancing Economic Vitality  Community Beautication  Sustaining Public Infrastructure                  Proactive, Transparent and Responsive Government Services





 The City will keep Santa Clarita as one of the nation’s safest communities by providing high   The City will build vital infrastructure and provide services and programs that enrich a growing   The City will strengthen and grow the Santa Clarita economy by fostering economic   The City will create and maintain an aesthetically and visually pleasing community, which   The City will maintain the safety, quality and value of our public infrastructure, which will be   The City will prov
 To Our Valuable City Employees:  quality public safety services and facilities and preserving the integrity of neighborhoods,   and diverse community, which will be accomplished in the following ways:  development, lm and tourism, and provide business friendly services that result in quality   will be accomplished in the following ways:   accomplished in the following ways:   Philosophy Statement, which will be accomplished in the following ways:
 which will be accomplished in the following ways:  jobs, increased retail activity and the attraction of new investments, which will be
 Vision, anticipation and prioritization are essential elements in preparing for a successful future and to     1. Work with the Senior Center to support the construction of the new Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.   accomplished in the following ways:    1. Complete the corridor and median beautication program, accomplishing water reduction     1. Evaluate the City’s street lighting operations for potential cost savings including energy, and     1. Continue eorts to support the
 ensure the City of Santa Clarita continues to provide superior municipal services that will meet the current     1. Identify funding for new Sheri’s station and commence construction by 2020.    requirements by the State. This includes the construction of remaining median landscaped   potential City ownership/operation.
 and future needs of the community.  As a forward thinking organization, we thrive by providing good     2. Complete Master Plan, build, and program the Canyon Country Community Center and adjacent land.     1. Monitor clean-up of Whittaker-Bermite.     improvements, inclusive of removal of turf, upgrade of antiquated irrigation systems and     2. Work with the community and the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) to ensure an
 planning and implementation.      2. Work with L.A. County Fire Department to build Fire Station 104 (Golden Valley Road).  installation of water-ecient plants.       2. Develop a plan to proactively address the State-required increase in solid waste diversion to 75   acceptable alignment for the High Speed Rail.
   3. Complete the Master Plan and design of the Tennis Center at Central Park.      2. Create a partnership and funding strategy for the development of the City-owned block in Old   percent.
 Throughout our City’s history, Santa Clarita has experienced much success in strategically achieving goals     3. Develop a comprehensive, multi-faceted crime reduction strategy that both prevents and   Town Newhall, including parking.     2. Administer a robust Grati Removal Program with the goal of removing all reported grati     3. Increase the General Fund operating reserve to 20 percent.
 that keep us focused on essential City services and providing signicant projects, programs and services for   combats crime and maintains the City’s “safest city” designation.      4. Locate, design, construct and program the Saugus Library Center.    within 24 hours, as well as prevention and enforcement components.      3. Enhance water quality in the Santa Clara River by implementing the Stormwater Enhanced
 our community.      3. Look at future development projects to make sure they are meeting the 2:1 jobs housing balance   Watershed Management Plan.      4. Annually review the City’s Legislative Platform to further the interests of the City and employ an
   5. Complete the Arts Master Plan and begin implementation.
   4. Grow teen anti-drug programs such as the Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT) program to ensure a   to encourage more jobs.      3. Identify and acquire additional open space to complete the greenbelt surrounding the City   active advocacy program.
 Santa Clarita 2020 will serve to guide our organization over the next ve years so that we can best prioritize     4. Seek grant funding to add alternative fuel stations throughout the community to meet growing
 resources, achieve milestones and maintain our unwavering commitment to oering the best services and   proactive approach to drug use and prevention.      6. Construct and complete the Golden Valley Bridge widening enhancement project.    and inll around existing open space and parks.  demand.
 facilities today and into the future.      4. Attract large scale events to the City to promote tourism.                                                5. Conduct more sta training on the City’s Public Engagement Plan to ensure that sta is informing
   5. Assess the opportunity for special enforcement teams to target specic areas of crime, such as     7. Complete environmental process and design of Newhall Ranch Road Bridge widening project.    4. Identify locations and evaluate funding options to support a strategy to underground   and educating the public with timely and relevant information, and providing a variety of
 Santa Clarita 2020 is a compilation of the City’s existing major work eorts, which includes the development   the Crime Impact Team, Domestic Highway Enforcement Team, Community Oriented Policing     5. Attract lming to the City, and ensure the City’s policies and incentives are eective.    overhead utilities.      5. Identify and develop a schedule of older parks and trails in need of rehabilitation as well as   communication tools and formats for civic engagement.
 of new programs and facilities, as well as projects intended to sustain aging and existing infrastructure.    Team (homeless intervention) and Special Assignment Team.      8. Complete the environmental and PUC process for construction of Dockweiler Dr. to Lyons Ave.      6. Work with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to attract jobs from our industry      enhancements to existing parks, such as shade structures, restrooms, etc.     6. Expand our customer service training p

 The process to create Santa Clarita 2020 started by identifying themes that are relevant to maintaining and     6. Ensure City personnel and facilities are prepared for emergencies and natural disasters through     9. Complete design and environmental process of Via Princessa between Isabella Pkwy. and   clusters.      6. Develop a comprehensive maintenance plan for all newly constructed public facilities, as well as a   employees to ensure their practices are consistent with City v
 enhancing the quality of life in Santa Clarita. This included setting a course to ensure Santa Clarita remains a   training programs, safe structures and adequate inventory of emergency supplies.   Golden Valley Rd.    sustainability plan for all existing City facilities.    Fire, Parking Enforcement, Building Inspectors, landscape maintenance, bus drivers, libraries, etc.)
 premier City in California.      7. Work with the EDC to provide recommendations and strategies on how to ensure high-speed
   7. Proactively evaluate neighborhoods and create a community outreach program designed to   internet access to business parks.      7. Using the City’s Pavement Management System, establish a ve-year list of priority streets in need     7. Expand the City’s training and development program to increase competence and maintain a
 Santa Clarita 2020 was developed by the City’s Leadership and Management Teams over a four-month   maintain the integrity and safety of neighborhoods and enhance quality of life.     10. Develop Open Space Recreational Access to Gateway Ranch and the Taylor property.   of repairs and funding strategy to ensure high quality roadways.     highly functioning organization. Advance the organization’s commitment to change, trust,
 period. Through a series of planning sessions, the teams worked to compile community input and the City     8. Establish a revenue-generating program that utilizes existing ber infrastructure to leverage   teamwork and customer service.
 Council’s priorities to achieve a work plan for the next ve years.        8. Develop a comprehensive trac enforcement plan that aims to reduce the number of trac-     11. Acquire more open space and connect the trail systems in the Newhall Pass.    resources and potentially promote greater bandwidth access to the community.     8. Develop a sidewalk monitoring, maintenance plan and funding strategy to ensure safe paths of
 related accidents and deaths and encourages safe driving practices.  travel along City sidewalks and access ramps.                                      8. Develop an organization-wide succession plan.
 Several major work areas were synthesized into six themes that best describe Santa Clarita’s amazing quality     12. Work with partners to develop the Santa Clara River Trail (Lost Canyon to Sand Canyon) and the     9. Determine the eectiveness of the Business Incubator Program with the goal of expanding.
 of life. The six quality of life themes are as follows:      9. Invest in technological resources to improve the operations of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheri’s   remaining portions of the Sand Canyon Trail.      9. Sustain the City’s bridge preventative maintenance program.      9. Implement a performance measurement program.
 Station and increase the quality of service provided to the community.     10. Annex Plum Canyon, Gateway Ranch Open Space and Taylor property.
    1. Public Safety       13. Complete the design of the Railroad Avenue Trail.      10. Review the City’s eet and maintenance standards to address changes in technology and clean     10. Conduct an organizational-wide technology assessment to improve eciency and customer
    2. Building and Creating Community    11. Evaluate and determine interest for annexations of West Creek/West Hills, Tesoro, Skyline Ranch,   fuels and implement best management practices.    service.
    3. Enhancing Economic Vitality    14. Develop a Next Generation Strategy for the City’s trac signal system that would prepare the City   Spring Canyon and Tick Canyon.
    4. Community Beautication  for future changes such as connected vehicles.      11. Identify and develop a schedule for the maintenance and/or replacement of transit customer     11. Review and evaluate the Santa Clarita 2020 Plan on an annual basis to ensure continued relevancy
    5. Sustaining Public Infrastructure    12. Expand transit services to enhance underserved business areas.    amenities including: benches, shelters, trash receptacles and signage.    and address changing needs in the community.
    6. Proactive, Transparent and Responsive Government Services    15. Work with community partners to address the homeless issue and provide strategies for access to
 services and enforcement of laws.
 Thank you for your time and teamwork in helping to enhance the quality of life for our community. Your
 commitment to our City is greatly appreciated.

 Sincerely,







 Ken Striplin





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