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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-0311 Documents Submitted ~ TT- S7 3. 11.13 DRAFT City Council Goals 2013 PUBLIC SAFETY GOAL Public safety and other city agencies, along with the community, collaborate effectively to ensure security for all and improve overall livability. Obiectives• • Increase safety and security downtown 1. Increase funding for Park Patrol • Review the Emergency Preparedness Plan to include food security and other shortages of necessities 1. Participate in all emergency drills. • Mitigate fire hazards in the urban interface 1. Continue fuels reduction efforts 2. Work with AFR to identify trails that could be used as firebreaks • Reduce risks of fire in the city via weed abatement and Fire wise landscaping and building practices 1. Mow nondeveloped parks twice prior to fire season to ensure safe environment 2. Provide fire-wise example for landscaping at parks office and other buildings 3. Promote fire wise landscaping through activity guide. • Improve public communication and community partnerships re: public safety policies and best practices 1. Propose expanded funding for park patrol 2. Publish directors message that features safety issues in parks 3. Maintain department safety committee and participate in city wide safety committee • Provide modem, fully equipped facilities and vehicles for city public safety functions MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL Collaborate with the community to ensure safe, cost-effective, and sustainable public services, facilities and utilities to meet the urgent, immediate and future needs of Ashland. Obiectives• • Examine the anticipated impacts of climate change on city infrastructure • Evaluate all city infrastructure regarding planning, management, and financial resources 1. Develop spreadsheet schedule for deferred maintenance projects identifying projected years and costs of repairs • Implement the conservation plan for water and complete the 10-year plan for electric 1. Work with water and electric utilities to identify conservation tactics • Promote conservation as a long-term strategy to protect the environment and public utility needs 1. Provide public examples for conservation of water/electric resources using actual park and rec. practices 2. Continue our "green team" meetings evaluating all of our practices to ensure sensible environmental considerations are implemented 3. Provide "Green Page" in our activity guides • Maintain existing infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements and minimize life-cycle costs • Deliver timely life-cycle capital improvement projects • Maintain and improve infrastructure that enhances the economic vitality of the community 1. Focus on bring park infrastructure up to acceptable levels • Develop a fee/rate structure that encourages conservation and pays the bills COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE GOAL Anticipate and identify opportunities to provide for the physical, social, economic, and environmental health of the community. Obiectives• • Minimize the incidence and impacts of homelessness • Provide opportunities for the poor to thrive and not just survive in Ashland 1. Provide free recreational experiences in all our parks include opportunities for fitness, socialization, and education 2. Partner with food and friends to provide low cost meals at the senior center 3. Allow for a homeless shelter in Pioneer Hall 4. Work with RVTD to provide bus passes to low income seniors 5. Work with the Parks Foundation to provide scholarships programs • Increase the number of intemet-based businesses by 50% in two years • Investigate land-use and funding strategies that provide affordable and workforce housing units C ~ • Support and assist foundational relationships with community partners I. Work with Southern Oregon Land Conservancy to preserve open spaces 2. Seek grants for services provided by Parks and Recreation building on the history of the Taylor foundation and programs that have support the Nature Center 3. Work with the Ashland Parks foundation to continue seeking support for programs and facilities 4. Share facilities with SOU and School District • Establish a permanent jobs commission • Implement Level I implementation strategies of the Economic Development Plan as approved by Council • Review the Downtown Plan including zoning of areas around downtown and create a roadmap for the future planning of downtown • Encourage private development of affordable housing options • Analyze the impacts of increased preservation of historic buildings in Ashland 1. Work with historic commission to provide historic resource information within Lithia Park and other park managed properties ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE GOAL Provide high quality and effective delivery of the full spectrum of city service and governance in a transparent, accessible and fiscally responsible manner. Obiectives: • Examine and improve communication tools used to communicate with the public 1. Expand information provided in the 3 times yearly activity guide to provide information to the community • Improve budget and financial reports to be clear, realistic, and effective • Review and evaluate current commissions for their mission and feasibility • Improve communication between commissions and Council • Ensure the efficient and effective use of technology to enhance customer satisfaction • Ensure the availability of front-line personnel for customer contact during business hours Sla6m 1:44,~_ Ikon tr av - JT G=T s s 3. 1 ~i3 Parks and Recreation Goal provide high quality, Maintain and expand park, recreational, and educational opportunities; efficient and safe services with positive experiences for guests and other participants while maintaining community participation in the decision-making processes and protecting the environment. Objectives: Evaluate current conditions of facilities and identify deficiencies that need correction. 1. Develop a matrix that identifies and documents all facility deficiencies along with projected upgrades, repairs and costs • Provide neighborhood park facilities within '/.-mile of every home. 1. Work with willing sellers to complete this City Comp. pla n goal • Provide opportunities for community members to interact and improve health and social well-being for our community. 1. Focus on providing special events that gather the community 2. Refine and refocus Earth Day, Bear Creek Festival, and bike swap to promote community interaction. • Contribute to the economic viability of our community. 1. Well developed and maintained parks contribute to property values of the community 2. Providing spaces for small business to try, grow and flourish promotes sustainable business development • Preserve natural areas, protect and enhance our environment. 1. Continue Green Team meetings 2. Continue pesticide free parks 3. Continue Christmas tree recycling 4. Work towards reduction of water and electric use through smart design principles 5. Work with our volunteers to help maintain and protect natural areas • Incorporate community input into planning processes for parks and recreation programs, activities and facilities. L Encourage citizen participation via public testimony, written correspondence, and electronic interaction 2. Employee social media to involve the public • Ensure continued safety within the parks and recreation system. 1. Continue pesticide free parks 2. Continue fire wise efforts 3. Continue fuels reduction programs 4. Evaluate and monitor maintenance conditions of facilities making appropriate corrections as needed • Support education related to environmental issues. 1. Provide information in activity guides 2. Provide classes through the recreation programs 3. Work with Schools to secure the future of school age programs through the nature center 4. Provide demonstration gardens and projects throughout the community • Provide ongoing evaluation of recreation programs to ensure current and future relevance. 1. Utilize customer surveys to ensure quality and content appropriate offerings 2. Monitor trends within the recreation field to determine up to date relevance 3. Work to identify issues within community then target programs that respond to those issues.