Recommended FY 2022-2024 Operating Budget and CIP

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housing (Affordable Housing and Homelessness) • Advocate with our regional partners for the clearly identified traffic and transportation issues, including the High-Speed Rail, Hale Avenue extension, expansion of Highway 101, and funding for priority projects in the South Santa Clara County (Transportation) • Continue to instill a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in the organization by empowering staff and by recognizing teammates that demonstrate the core values (Fostering a Positive Organizational Culture) • Represent the City’s interests by regularly meeting with County of Santa Clara, MHUSD, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA), Chamber of Commerce, Emergency Operational Area Council, Gilroy, and South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA), and Cal Cities (Advancing Regional Initiatives; Transportation) Financial Comments Included in the City Manager’s budget are additional contract dollars to further the Council’s ongoing priorities specifically related to Fostering a Positive Organizational Culture, and Enhancing Diversity and Inclusiveness. These efforts include additional support for the establishment of and training for a work plan in the area of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion throughout the organization. In addition, there is support included for the contracting of facilitators for goal setting and other leadership activities.

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