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Home My WebLink AboutE-14 Staff Report Helen Putnman AwardCONSENT ITEM E-14 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOUIE F. LACASELLA, MANAGEMENT ANALYST DATE: APRIL 3, 2017 SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOULTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR THE HELEN PUTNAM AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE SUMMARY: Established in 1982, the League of California Cities, Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program recognizes outstanding achievements by California's cities. The program recognizes cities that have made unique contributions to communities, residents and businesses that have resulted in lower costs or more effective delivery of services. The purpose of the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program is to recognize and promote the outstanding efforts and innovative solutions by city governments. The proposed action adopts Resolution No. 2017-C23 authorizing the submittal of an application to the League of California Cities for the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence and authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute all documents that may be necessary to facilitate the application award. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2017-C23 authorizing the submittal of an application to the League of California Cities for the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute all documents that may be necessary to facilitate the application award. DISCUSSION: Established in 1982, the League of California Cities, Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program recognizes outstanding achievements by California's cities. The program recognizes cities that have made unique contributions to the communities, residents and businesses that have resulted in lower costs or more effective delivery of services. The purpose of the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program is to recognize and promote the outstanding efforts and innovative solutions by city governments. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL Date: 4/3/2017 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence April 3, 2017 Page 2 The program goals are listed below: • Improve the quality of life in local communities • Implement efficiencies in service delivery and operations • Provide services responsive to the community Any League of California member City that provides a program or service that has proven tangible and measurable results with a minimum of one year of implementation may apply. Staff recommends that the City’s Homeless Assistance Liaison Officer (HALO) and Neighborhood Connections programs be submitted for the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development award category. Part of the application will be to define how this program supports the League's strategic goals for cities. The 2017 League Strategic Goals include Develop Realistic Responses to the Homeless Crisis. The development of the City’s HALO and Neighborhood Connections programs supports that goal. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Louie F. Lacasella Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM Management Analyst City Manager Attachments: 1) Resolution No. 2017-C23 2) League of California Helen Putnam Award for Excellence RESOLUTION NO. 2017-C23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR THE HELEN PUTNAM AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE; AND THE EXECUTION OF ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE APPLICATION WHEREAS, the League of California Cities (hereinafter referred to as the "League") has issued a call for applications for the 2017 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence; and WHEREAS, the City of Azusa, a municipal corporation, ("Applicant") desires to apply for the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence and submit an application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Azusa does hereby find, determine, and declare as follows: SECTION 1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and submit to the League the 2017 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence application. SECTION 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute in the name of the Applicant the application package and related documents as required by the League in participation of this program. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 2017. ___________________________________ Joseph Romero Rocha Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr. City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF AZUSA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2017-C23 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 3rd day of April, 2017, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ___________________________________ Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr., City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ Best Best & Krieger, LLP City Attorney — 2017 — helen putnam AWARD for EXCELLENCE APPLICATION Established in 1982, this program recognizes outstanding cities that deliver the highest quality and level of service in the most effective manner possible. Particular attention and credit is given to applications specifically advancing the League’s strategic priorities, www.cacities.org/priorities, which are determined each year by the League leadership and board of directors. Entries Deadline: Thursday, April 13th, 2017 APPLY ONLINE FOR YOUR CITY TODAY: www.helenputnam.org CCS PARTNERSHIP INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION AWARD | Programs that demonstrate innovative but replicable examples of collaboration among cities, counties, schools and/or special districts in service to children and families. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | Programs that may involve libraries, recreation, schools, etc., which advance the economic vitality of the community. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE ARTS | Successful programs that illustrate how investment in the arts has stimulated the local economy through tourism, festivals, and cultural attractions including performing arts. May include programs established through a collaborative partnership and adopting city policies that integrate the arts. ENHANCING PUBLIC TRUST, ETHICS, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | Promotion of ethical practices at city hall and in the community, and institution of procedures and policies that demonstrate effective and respectful deliberation and handling of public issues. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS | Innovative planning efforts to promote city design that encourages healthy lifestyles. HOUSING PROGRAMS AND INNOVATIONS | Innovative housing designs that are conducive to good land use planning and jobs balance, while preserving natural resources, and promoting safe, community-oriented neighborhoods. INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION | Innovative and efficient internal programs that promote effective communication and management. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CITY-BUSINESS RELATIONS Collaborative efforts in engaging the leadership of the private, nonprofit, and labor sectors to address community problems. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | Innovative planning and land use programs, environmental quality preservation and enhancement. PUBLIC SAFETY | Effective services that address physical and mental health support and emergency medical services, disaster preparedness and homeland security. PUBLIC WORKS, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION | Proven programs that provide for the economical development and maintenance of public works facilities and infrastructure. RUTH VREELAND AWARD FOR ENGAGING YOUTH IN CITY GOVERNMENT | Collaborative efforts between cities and other agencies (schools, public agencies, non-profits, churches, and private) to inform and engage youth about city issues and their community. AWARD CATEGORIES For expanded category descriptions, please visit www.helenputnam.org. Any League member city, or group of California cities, including League Divisions, that provide a program or service that has proven tangible and measurable results with a minimum of one year of actual implementation is eligible to apply. Instructions must be followed carefully as this will facilitate the fair evaluation of all applications and ensure fairness among entries. SCORING CRITERIA The selection juries will judge each entry on: XXthe impact of the problem/challenges and how well it is outlined XXthe innovativeness of the solution XXthe quality of the results achieved ELIGIBILITY & INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT INFORMATION For more information or to submit an application please visit www.helenputnam.org or for questions contact Melissa Lienau at 916-658-8216 or mlienau@cacities.org. ENTRIES DEADLINE – THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 Community Engagement To what extent is the public informed and involved and has input that is fully considered? Savings and Efficiencies/ Improved Services To what extent does the program or service result in greater public benefits and/or less cost? Positive Citizen Feedback To what extent is the public reaction to the program or service supportive and positive? Measurable and Transferable Results To what extent are the results and benefits of the program or service verifiable and measurable, and useful to other cities? In addition, the following criteria will be used in the evaluation and scoring process. Be sure to address these criteria in your application. (Some criteria may not apply to a particular category; no penalty will apply.) Partnerships To what extent are other agencies, schools, businesses, community-based organizations, etc. involved formally and informally? Applications of Technology To what extent are technologies involved in innovative ways in the program or service? Youth Development To what extent does the program or service better prepare youth to be informed, engaged and effective citizens? Strategic Priorities To what extent does the program, policy, or activity advance the League’s strategic priorities for cities? THE LEAGUE PARTNER PROGRAM connects leading businesses, associations and non-profits with city leaders in numerous way, including supporting the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence, the League’s highest honor for cities, and by supporting special activities at the League’s Annual Conference and other meetings. The League and all California cities extend great thanks to our League Partners – leading businesses, associations and non-profits supporting local government and their communities. We are now accepting applications for 2017 and welcome other businesses, associations and non-profits to join the program. Please call Mike Egan at 916-658-8271 or visit www.cacities.org/leaguepartners.2016 WINNERS:CCS Partnership Intergovernmental Collaboration Award | ConcordCommunity Services and Economic Development | Manhattan BeachEconomic Development through the Arts | Palm Desert Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, & Community Involvement | Rancho CucamongaHealth & Wellness Programs | WoodlandHousing Programs and Innovations | FairfieldInternal Administration | San DiegoLeague Partners Award for Excellence in City-Business Relations | BakersfieldPlanning & Environmental Quality | ClaremontPublic Safety | Santa ClaritaPublic Works, Infrastructure and Transportation | OxnardRuth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government | LodiVisit www.helenputnam.org to submit an application1400 K Street, 4th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814LEAGUE PARTNER PROGRAM