Continue enhancing neighborhood watch Complete & Ongoing x Continued the implementation of Neighborhood Watch meetings in both multi- family and single-family neighborhoods through small group meetings, block captain meetings and community-wide safety meetings. x Continued outreach efforts to the HOA’s. Monitor implementation of the trail safety Complete & Ongoing camera pilot program x 12 cameras installed along the Colinas Bluff Trail. x Evaluation of pilot program is ongoing. Continue implementation of the Business Complete & Ongoing Enhancement Team x The Business Enhancement Team has been established and will be completing their contact with the last set of businesses in the next several months. x The Business Enhancement Team educates business owners on security, safety implementation plans and educations regarding crime prevention and reporting. Strategic Plan Goal 2: Fiscal Sustainability Strategy Status Produce a clean audit for FY 22-23 Complete x Provided a “clean” financial audit for FY 22- 23 with no audit findings. x Ended the fiscal year with $1.8 million surplus. Present a balanced budget for FY 24-25 Complete x Presented a balanced budget to the City th Council on May 14 , and it is scheduled for adoption on June 4, 2024. Continue implementation of organizational Completed & Ongoing efficiencies that save both money and staff x Increased the number of credit card payments resources to vendors, which saves staff time processing checks and allows the City to capture additional revenue cash back rates on the City’s credit card ($85,000 in savings in FY 23-24). x Implemented various cost-saving measures via early payment discounts. Awards Complete x Obtained the award for our Annual Comprehensive Financial Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. x For the first time in the history of the City, Laguna Niguel won the Government Finance Officers Association Budget Award for the FY 23-24 Operating& Capital Improvement Budget. v
