2007-08 2nd Quarter Status Report - City Of Beverly Hills

Program GoalCommunications and OutreachA free flow of information between City Hall and Beverly Hills residents is critical to theoperation of a vibrant, democratic local government. To enhance communications withits engaged citizenry and foster a sense of trust, the City strives to include all stakeholdersin the decision-making process. Community members are encouraged to express theirviews at public hearings, meetings and special events. For its part, the City disseminatestimely, factual information through a number of vehicles, and provides open, easy accessto staff expertise, municipal resources and documents.During the second-quarter, theCity worked proactively toachieve results related to theCommunications and Outreachgoal, including the following:• Redesign and upgrade ofthe City’s website andintranet – 60% complete• Understanding Local Demographics – 60% complete• City electronic newsletter – 90% complete• Public education on two-cart recycling – 100% complete; stormwater and run-offanti-pollution – 90% complete; fluoride, water quality and sampling – 100%complete• Business marketing brochure – 90% complete• The City’s cable channel offered 207 on-demand programs, capturing 11,669viewings• Policy and Management sponsored 14 business outreach meetings• Emergency preparedness activities involved 4,731 community members• The Police Department conducted 160 DARE classes• Volunteers throughout the City logged 3,640 hours, with Team Beverly Hillsvolunteers contributing 395 hours for special programs and events• 63 volunteer tutors recorded 533 hours in the library, where 89 preschoolprograms attracted 1,796 children• Economic Development web page – 50% completeI - 4FY 2007/08 2nd Quarter