CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
CITY MANAGER SUMMARY OF SERVICES
The City Manager’s Office is responsible for overseeing all City operations; ensuring that departments deliver quality services; keeping the City Council and community informed on issues; providing direction to operating departments to ensure City Council policies are implemented properly; facilitating and managing partnerships with key community partners serving Irvine residents; planning and development of the Orange County Great Park; working to influence state and federal legislation on matters of importance to the City; promoting and supporting multicultural organizations; and fostering Irvine’s international relationships. Implemented the City Council adopted Sunshine Ordinance, which requires publishing agendas and related materials 12 days prior to a City Council, Board and Commission meeting, providing increased transparency and informed public participation. Implemented taxpayer accountability and transparency measures including a two-year budget, five-year financial plan, and annual presentations from key community partners. Re-organized the City Manager’s Office staff and responsibilities to streamline efficiency and effectiveness. This includes the City Clerk’s division becoming a stand-alone Department. Leading the planning, development, and property management of the Orange County Great Park, including coordination with Heritage Fields for its construction of the 688-acre Improvement Plan approved by the City Council. Leading efforts to develop a business plan for the Cultural Terrace District in the Orange County Great Park with land use themes identified by the City Council. Established an Economic Development function to implement the City’s economic development strategy, facilitate opportunities, and leverage resources to sustain a dynamic business environment. The $100-million Anaheim Ducks-owned Great Park Ice opened in early 2019, with four sheets of ice and one of the largest in the country at 270,000 square feet, providing public skating, youth hockey games and tournaments, and figure skating. Supported Irvine’s international relationships and received international delegations totaling more than 550 individuals Accomplishments
Performance Measures
2017-18 Actuals
2018-19 Estimate
2019-20 Budget
2020-21 Budget
Performance Measure
Target
Irvine Twitter “Followers”/Facebook “Likes”
2,000 Growth per year
45,300
48,000
50,000
52,000
Number of foreign dignitaries/visitors received City Manager’s section budget as a percent of the citywide General Fund Budget Percent of resident satisfaction with City services
500
500
500
500
500
Average 2%
2.8%
2.9%
2.1%
2.0%
Above 90%
96%
96%
96%
96%
FY 2019-21 Proposed Budget
117
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