ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Description The Administration Department implements the policies and programs adopted by the City Council. To accomplish this, the Administration Department works with the City Council and staff to develop an overall vision for the future of the community and helps provide leadership to implement the vision. The Administration Department also assists the City Council in developing new policies and decision-making by identifying and analyzing issues, providing City Council with relevant information, and implementing City Council decisions on time and within budget. The Administration Department works directly with the Finance Department to ensure the continued financial health of the City by developing a recommended Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The Administration Department directs, coordinates, and administers the overall operations of the City, and ensures that departments run efficiently and effectively. The department is also responsible for maintaining effective communications with the community, employees, organizations, city governments, the region, state, and nation. Prior Year Accomplishments • Continued enhancement and increased use of City’s social media platforms, website, and mobile app. • Surpassed 9,800 Facebook Followers; ranking the City 3rd out of 20 Orange County Cities with a population under 70,000. • Reengaged in the emergency mass notification tool, Nixle, and increased the number of subscribers by 1,491, resulting in a total of 9,580 subscribers. • Homelessness Outreach and Diversion Services through the City’s Partnership with Mercy House: 42 clients served; 64 services provided; 2 clients moved from the streets to housing, shelter or institutional care. • Submitted letters of support/opposition for 17 bills, in line with the City’s adopted legislative platform. • Continually recommended policy for City Council consideration. • Obtained over $150,000 in CalRecycle Grant Funding for Organic Recycling Implementation. • Conducted Citywide Cart Exchange ensuring 100% compliance in state mandated organic recycling requirements. • Oversaw 12 successful full-time recruitments, 12 successful part-time recruitments and processed 2 retirements. • Continued the City’s overall wellness program which includes the Wellness Wednesday Program and the City’s monthly Health and Wellness Employee Newsletter. • Continued use of the Employee Intranet to enhance internal communication. • Conducted a variety of virtual and in-person trainings for City employees. • Awarded the City Manager’s Leadership Award on a quarterly basis and introduced employee of the year award voted on by peers. • Held 14 employee engagement activities. • Hosted onsite Open Enrollment Benefits Fair. • Activated the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to the Niguel Fire and Tropical Storm Hilary, ensuring the community’s safety. • Received FEMA approval for the updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. 24