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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-21 Adopt Strategic Plan RESOLUTION NO. 99- ¢,~/ A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF ASHLAND 1999-2000 STRATEGIC PLAN THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The attached City of Ashland 1999-2000 Strategic Plan is adopted as the strategic plan for the City. This resolution was read by title only in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code §2.04.090 duly PASSED and ADOPTED this ~O day of ~ , Barbara Christensen, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this ,~0 day of Paul Nolte, City Attorney ,1999. Shaw, Mayor PAGE 1 -RESOLUTI O N (C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\gwprint\STRATEGI.WPD) 1999 - 2000 Ashland Strategic Plan April 20, 1999 City Council Meeting COMMUNITY VALUES STATEMENT Ashland respects its diverse people, natural environment, and rich heritage and culture. It values citizen involvement, initiative, innovation and a strong sense of community. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT 1999 - 2000 Goals 1. Increase the use of technology to encourage citizen participation. Staff should develop and present to City Council for approval, a plan that outlines how to make the best use of citizen involvement by outlining the essential steps the City will follow as it seeks public input on City programs, policies and projects. To the extent it applies, the Staff will use the Citizens Communication Committee report to establish these essential standards. 3. Continue with the Citizens Police Academy. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1999 - 2000 Goal 1. Finalize the riparian ordinance. HOUSING 1999 - 2000 Goals 1. Develop and implement a community land trust program to ensure that affordable housing needs are met. ECONOMIC STRATEGY 1999 - 2000 Goals Develop printed materials that clearly outline the goals of the City of Ashland which impact business relocation to/within the community. The goals of the City are outlined in the comprehensive plan. 2. Study the Portland living wage ordinance and present the findings to the City Council. PUBLIC SERVICES 1999 - 2000 Goals By June 1999 be Y2K ready regarding mission critical City services. Additionally, plan an important role in educating the community regarding Y2K issues. 2. Prepare an implementation plan for City Council for the TAP water pipeline intertie project. 3. Prepare and present to City Council for adoption standards for the construction of public buildings. 4. Improve the sound and video quality of the City Council chambers. Install high-quality portable restrooms in the Calle area of Ashland Creek. Work with Parks to develop a long-term solution to restroom availability in the Plaza area. 6. Continue space-planning initiatives underway: Library, Fire Stations, and Hillah Temple. TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT Transit 1999 - 2000 Goal 1. Analyze service demand for transit services in the community. The analysis should solicit information from the community on transit needs relating to: work, school, recreation, shopping, special needs populations, worship and medical facilities. The analysis should address what barriers exist that keep people from using mass transit and should identify what measures the City could take to further encourage the use of transit services. Parking dJ-L 1999 - 2000 Goal Update the downtown plan parking plan. The update should include analysis on overall street design in the downtown (i.e. traffic flow), capacity and efficiency of the existing streets for parking, evaluating a pay- for-parking concept that outlines the impact on the downtown and adjacent 3 neighborhoods and addresses citizen parking versus tourist parking, and evaluates the necessity of a parking structure. Transportation 1999 - 2000 Goal Develop an agreed upon, financially constrained 10-year plan for transportation improvements. The plan should address the financial ability of the City to pay for these projects. Regional Transportation 1999 - 2000 Goals 1. Study the feasibility of jurisdictional exchange for Highway 99 with the State and present to the City Council. 2. Study the feasibility of jurisdictional exchange for County roadways in the City with Jackson County and present to the City Council. ENERGY, AIR AND WATER CONSERVATION 1999 - 2000 Goals 1. Develop a plan to meet the water conservation goals adopted as part of the 1998 Water Study. PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND AESTHETICS 1999 - 2000 Goals 1. Encourage the Parks Commission to develop a long-term financial plan. HISTORICAL SITES AND STRUCTURES 1999 - 2000 Goals 1. Encourage the displaying of historic photos in community buildings. 2. Ensure that all City owned historic buildings are properly maintained. REGIONAL STRATEGIES 1999 - 2000 Goals 1. Explore intergovernmental delivery of services. 2. Acknowledge and discuss the relationship between the Rogue Valley Civic League's Blue Print document with the City's strategic plan. 3. Evaluate the feasibility of sub-regional planning with nearby local governments and service providers. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1999 - 2000 Goals The City will develop, implement and periodically review its financial management strategy that addresses existing and potential revenue sources to ensure that City revenues are balanced from property taxes, user fees, grants, and other revenues. Provide comprehensive information to the community on City budget and financial issues to promote more thorough understanding of where the City receives its funding and how it is spent. 3. Ensure that the City's budget is consistent with the strategic plan. 4. Establish a funding policy for the undergrounding of electric poles and lines. SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES 1999- 2000 Goal Define the City's role and philosophy in the delivery of social and human services programs. This will be done by the creation of an ad-hoc committee (including Budget Committee members) coordinated by Councilmember Hauck. 2. Based on the determination of the City's role in social and human service delivery, develop a funding plan for community social services needs. ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Our mission is to: · Provide high quality, cost effective services · Be responsive to community needs · Be pro-active and innovative in meeting the needs of the community Engage employees in a collaborative partnership with management · Promote community partnerships 1999 - 2000 Goals 1. Develop a schedule that outlines a timely review for all the elements of the comprehensive plan. 2. The City Council shall regularly review and amend as necessary the provisions of its strategic plan. The City shall plan for public participation as part of the review process. 3. Continue the internal organizational improvements initiated in 1998 through the Employee Advisory Committee. 4. Complete the Compensation/Classification plan for management positions. 5. Continue implementation of the City's strategic plan. 6. Integrate department work plans with the City's strategic plan.