EPHRATA CITY COUNCIL  MAYOR BRUCEREIM MAYOR PRO-TEM WILLIAM COE COUNCIL. MEMBERS: KATHLEEN ALLSTOT, ATILEENIAKKN, SARAH MONNELLVALLIMILLARD, MATT MOORE, TONY MORA,  CITY ADMINISTRATOR MIKE WARREN  AGENDA FOR AUGUST 31, 2022 - COUNCIL STUDY SESSION  5:00 PM  1. Called to Order 2. Roll Call  3. Council Consideration:  1. Review 2023 Goals and Objectives  4. Adjourn    CITY OF EPHRATA MISSION STATEMENT  MOTTO MISSION  We Exist to Serve  Our mission is to build the finest community, with the highest quality of life,  in Central Washington.  CORE VALUES  Service to build a safe city Service to maintain a high quality of life Service to build a responsive government Service to build skill and integrity in leadership Service to develop recreation for all ages Service that encourages fiscal conservatism Service that encourages innovation Service that builds an inclusive community 1) City of Ephrata leads by example 2) Improve Ephrata's beauty and appearance 3) Improve recreation programs for all 4) Update and Improve Infrastructure 5) Work tirelessly to maintain Ephrata's viability 6) Build useful facilities when the City is able to maintain  LONG RANGE GOALS  such  2022 OBJECTIVES  1. Continue to improve/maintain public safety 2. Continue to provide/improve customer service and community 3. Continue to improve the quality of City facilities and 4. Maintain the reserve target in the General Fund budget while 5. Plan and prepare for potential retirements including hiring qualified individuals for long-term employment 6. Continue to promote efficiency and team-building in all City  outreach programs infrastructure  saving for future facility needs  departments    PROPOSED 2023 OBJECTIVES  1. Continue to improve/maintain public safety  Appoint INET Officer Possibly add an additional officer Increase Volunteer FF pay community outreach programs  2. Continue to provide/improve customer: service and 3. Continue to improve the quality of City facilities and  infrastructure  Pursue purchasing of water rights Construction of water tower/pressure zone Upgrades to wastewater treatment plant saving for future facility needs Staffing needs? departments bodies  4. Maintain the reserve target in the General Fund budget while 5. Plan and prepare for potential retirements including hiring qualified individuals for long-term employment 6. Continue to promote efficiency and team-building in all City 7. Establish and nurture relationships with other governing    2022 OBJECTIVES MEASUREMENTS  1. CONTINUE TO MPROVE/MAINTAIN PUBLICSAFETY  Filled vacant police officer positions  Plani for additional officer positions to address emerging needs Recruit, retain and train volunteer emergency responders  Structural Recruit Academy Wildland Academy  Complete task book to prove competency 18of30 volunteers have EMT Certification Transport patients to local hospital as needed Maintain Certifications/Licenses throught training courses Obtain required training as it pertains to each specific job function Provide Traffic Control for mergencesycommunty events Park and addressed noted issues of concern  Assessed al the park facilities for safety - removed swing set and play structure at Lion's  2. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE/IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH  PROGRAMS  Utilize Social Media and City Web: site to better communicate with public Officer attendance at major community/schoo: events Present Community Risk Reduction Activities Fire Prevention at schools Slips, Trips and Falls Training  Outreach at Senior Center and Basin Retirement Home o Smoke Detector Maintenance and Installation Organize and recruit sponsors for free Movies in the Park Organize and recruit sponsors for free Concerts int the Park AHBL Community: Survey as part of Six-Year Parks Comp Plan Contracted for additional helpi for building inspections/plan reviews Cross-train for customer service coverage during days off Taking the extra steps to help customer/citizen ifv we can Respond to customer/citizen concerns/issues  Annual Paws ini the Pool  3. CONTINUE TOI IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CITY FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE  Converted portion of kennel facility to long-term evidence storage Utilizing vaçant space to accommodate immediate needs Activated Security Camera's on the exterior of EPD and in the Interview Room Demolished/nstalled new shower at Fire Station Replaced Pool liner and purchased new net for play structure    Added engineered wood fiber under playground structures Re-roofed the ERC: and Library Facilities Contracted to upgrade Doors and Windows at ERC Improvements to infrastructure: o Sewer collection system oWater Comp Plan update ou Upgrade to' Wells and Telemetry Systems D Design/Engineering  Ensure upgrades are done in compliance with building and municipal code standards  Upgrades to Wastewater Treatment Facility Reservoir #6 w/Pressure Zone in NE section of town TBDI Projects-P Pulverize/Repave 1 NE, 2NE, and Peachtree Drive  4. MAINTAIN THE RESERVE TARGET IN THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET WHILE SAVING FOR FUTURE  FACILITYNEEDS  2022 Beginning of Year Reserve Target in the General Fund  Unassigned Fund Balance was 40% of the prior year Budgeted Expenses (target Assigned Fund Balance - Saving for future facility needs increased 181% during  is25%- -3 30%) 2021  AlI Directors monitor their budgets and expenses closely Seek cmoarnp/gran/conaton opportunities: Scholarships for Training or low/no cost training Grant for protective clothing Grant for new stair chair Donations for Summer Concert/Movie Series Time management = planning inspections Saving for future equipment needs: New Fire apparatus Sewer Vacuum truck  Review of Development Impact Fees - Increased Park Development Fees  5. PLAN AND PREPARE FORI POTENTIAL RETIREMENTS INCLUDING HIRING QUALIFIED  INDIVIDUALS FOR LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT  Added a position at the Wastewater Treatment Facility In the recruitment process for a City Administrator Assertively recruit locally for vacant officer positions Cross-Training inner departmentally and cross departmentally Providing additional extensive training:  Deputy Clerk is working toward obtaining her Certified Municipal Clerk  Certification    Deputy Fire Chief is working toward obtaining his BAI Degree Provide learning opportunities and mentorship on a daily basis  6. CONTINUE TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY AND TEAM-BUILDING IN ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS  Communication!  o' Weekly meetings of Department Directors o Weekly meetings of Directors with supervisors/staff Collaborating with and supporting other departments o Deputy Fire Chief took on task of assigning addresses to new developments in the absence of the Community Development Director o Participation of all departments in planning stages ofi future infrastructure development = especially between fire and public works oS Supporting other department during position vacancles/vacations o Show appreciation for support received from other departments  Working on fostering positivity Encourage newi ideas Re-evaluate positions as they come open Employee Recognition. Awards were presented  Directors sponsored an Employee Appreciation BBQ where Service Awards and Hope to have on-site all-hands training this winter-B Enhancing Workplace Climate