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City Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Ramos noted the goal for tonight is to fully understand all the items on the list in preparation for January 17 meeting and also to remove any items on the list the group knows it doesn't want to consider. She reviewed the Council meeting norms that were established last year. Deputy City Manager Davis reviewed the process noting this is a forward looking agenda for the entire year so staff can schedule work and meet the Council's priorities. The end product will include agreed upon priorities for 2023; it will set the City Council calendar and agendas; and it ensures resources are aligned with priorities. She reviewed some items to consider for each item including meeting schedules; Council and staff capacity; the scope and size of each issue; and it needs to leave time for new issues may emerge during the year which may delay items on the plan. She noted tonight is a chance to review and understand each item; is a time to request additional information about items, and is a time to propose new items or remove items from the list. The next meeting on January 17 will be to finalize the work plan. Davis noted the information in the packet includes items carried forward from the 2022 Work Plan; potential 2023 initiatives; items identified by Council and staff; and annual and recurring items. It also includes suggestions from the boards and commissions. Public Comments Tiffany Boyd, Sustainability Board, asked the Council to consider a plan to eliminate gas powered lawn equipment over time and a plan to benchmark greenhouse gas reduction. Cindy Bedell, asked Council to consider a dark sky ordinance in the work plan. Ramos reviewed how the prioritization of items will work and noted it will need an understanding of staff impact; cost; the risk of not doing it; timeliness and urgency; does it match the strategic plan,; and does it integrate with EDI and sustainability plans. Members reviewed each item on proposed list in detail. Staff explained what each item entails, they expanded some items, they discussed timelines, and they noted how each item might fit into the strategic plan. Councilmember Most stated she would like to see EDI and environmental sustainability incorporated in all of the goals. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney agreed and wanted to add fiscal sustainability to the mix as well. Members agreed these are important for all operations and it will be kept in mind, but it won't be added as a specific item. Members agreed that the various affordable housing items could be combined into a larger umbrella project but also agreed that ADUs need to be addressed sooner to help those currently rebuilding.