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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
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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
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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
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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.