Goal F.2: Innovate city systems and operations to improve service delivery, customer experience, responsiveness and transparency.

Objective F.2.1: Leverage technology for admin process

Evaluate, identify, and implement technology solutions, including artificial intelligence, which streamline and improve internal and external processes (i.e., enterprise resource planning, virtual permitting systems, records and information management, website).

Staff lead: Lindsay Lara, Angela Robinson Pinon, John Stefanski

Supporting department: All

Strategy milestones and activities for objective F.2.1
Strategy (Milestone or Activity) Strategy Description Dept Staff Lead Supporting Department Start Date Target Completion
Execute Agreement for Records Management Enter into an agreement for Records Management Module through the current software used (Laserfiche). CC Lindsay Lara CAO Complete Q2
Draft Records Management Policy Draft policy to designate software as a Trusted System as required by the State of CA. CC Lindsay Lara CAO Q4 Q4
Present to City Council Present proposed plan to the City Council for discussion and possible adoption. CC Lindsay Lara CM Q4 Q4
Adopt Artificial Intelligence Policy Establish policy and governance around the City's use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. DS Vedika Ahuja CM Complete Q2
Begin Development of Artificial Intelligence Roadmap Identify guidelines, projects, and programs to serve as a foundation for emerging technologies in the City including governance, data integrity and integrations, adaptive infrastructure, and product adoption. DS Vedika Ahuja CM Complete Q2
Conduct Artificial Intelligence Training & Education Train staff on AI policy and best practices. DS Vedika Ahuja CM Q2 Q4
Evaluate Products and Procure System for Artificial Intelligence Road Map Review products to determine best solution for San Rafael and execute agreement. DS Catherine Holmes CM Complete Q3
Train, Test and Validate Artificial Intelligence Model Train Artificial Intelligence model to data sets and content. DS Catherine Holmes CM Q3 Q3
Conduct Pilot and Soft Launch Artificial Intelligence Search and Chat. Pilot proof of concept Artificial Intelligence tool. DS Catherine Holmes CM Q3 Q4
Launch OpenGov Building, Planning, Inspections Module Launch final modules for building permits, planning, and inspections. CED Sullina Smith DS Q2 Q4
Scope OpenGov New Permit Types Scope additional permit types and rental registry. CED Sullina Smith DS Q2 Q4
Complete UKG Human Capital Management System Implementation Configure Human Capital Management software solution to ensure adherence to best practice and reduce manual processes. HR Nick Biss HR Q3 Q4
Test and Pilot UKG Human Capital Management System Validate and test Human Capital Management functionality as built; pilot with employee data. HR Nick Biss HR Q4 Q4
Launch UKG Human Capital Management System Begin utilizing Human Capital Management solution with Human Reso HR Nick Biss HR Q4 Q4
Begin UKG Human Capital Management System Rollout to End Users Start to introduce fully integrated Human Capital Management & Enterprise Resource Planning software functionality to Human Resources/Payroll contacts in various City departments, managers, and employees. HR Nick Biss HR Q4 Q4
Go Live with Tyler Core Financials Go-Live with Core Financials modules and functionality. FIN Paul Navazio DS Complete Q1
Roll out of Tyler Expanded Financials: Automated Clearing House (ACH) / Billing / Budgeting Roll-out of expanded module functionality post go-live. FIN Paul Navazio DS Q2 Q3
Conduct Readiness Assessment for Tyler Human Resource Management/Payroll Assess organizational capacity and readiness to kick off Tyler HR system. FIN Marissa Sanchez / Paul Navazio DS Q3 Q4
Create Updated Cybersecurity Profile and Roadmap Detail current adherence to best practice cybersecurity standards based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework and develop action plan for any gaps identified. DS Tessa Rudnick CM, CAO Complete Q2
Draft Information Security Policies Identify written policies that need to be updated and revise them. DS Tessa Rudnick CM, CAO Complete Q3
Draft Cybersecurity Business Continuity Plan Document strategies and procedures to maintain essential business functions during and after a disruption. DS Tessa Rudnick All Q3 Q4
Draft Cybersecurity Disaster Recovery Plan Document technical recovery strategies to restore critical systems, applications, and data. DS Tessa Rudnick All Q3 Q4
Draft Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Document formalized processes for detecting, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity incidents. DS Tessa Rudnick All Q3 Q4