HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-29 Packet - SpecialCITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Special Meeting
Ukiah Valley Conference Center
Riesling Room
200 S. School Street
-Ukiah, -
A 95482
November 29, 2010
5:00 P.M.
Strategic Planning Check-in
ROLL CALL
2. WORK STUDY SESSION
a. Develop Goals and Objectives for each of the Four Strategic Planning Areas
• Strategy 1: Maintain downtown historic place as a regional center of civic and economic
activity
• Strategy 2: Planning Valley-Wide takes place based on sound planning principles.
• Strategy 3: Council and staff work together to create a more responsive and effective
workplace environment
• Strategy 4: Develop a prioritized plan for maintaining and improving public
infrastructwre
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. ADJOURNMENT
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bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California, not less than
24 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda.
Dated this 24th day of November, 2010.
JoAnne M. Currie, City Clerk
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Strategic Planning Session
November 2010
City of Ukiah
Four Strategic Planning Areas
Strategy 1: Maintain downtown historic place as a regional center of civic and
economic activity.
Strategy 2: Planning Valley-Wide takes place based on sound planning principles.
Strategy 3: Develop a prioritize plan for maintaining and improving public
infrastructure.
Strategy 4: Council and staff work together to create a more responsive and
effective workplace environment.
Evidence of Success:
How will we know that we have been successful in these strategy areas 18 months
from now? What will be in place as evidence of our success?
Strategy 1: Maintain downtown historic place as a regional center of civic and
economic activity.
1. Fagade and Business improvement plans have resulted in fewer vacancies, pretty
store fronts, more people walking and stores open more hours
2. More outdoor dining. More activity at nights and weekends
3. State of California is closing escrow for the courthouse in the downtown and we
are in design, and we have a plan on what to do with the "old courthouse".
4. Full bike racks.
5. Rail trail is completed
6. We are taking more advantage of the Farmers Market - it is open more days per
week and bringing people to the downtown area.
7. We have an exit plan for the Palace Hotel and the power to proceed. We have a
workable plan to move forward
8. Downtown has most of the amenities people need to stay and shop in town.
9. We have implemented Phase I of the streetscape program. State Street is seen as
an asset and that it is friendly and accessible.
10. Real estate is a premium in the downtown area.
11.We have really nice landscaping with the correct plants that go together and that
are well maintained.
Some summary statements:
1. We are removing the barriers to economic development
2. Public understands and has input into the whole downtown plan
3. We have a balance between the necessary infrastructure and beautification
measures that makes economic, strategic and political sense in terms of
community acceptance to the approach
-Strategy 2: Planning Valley-Wide takes place based on sound planning principles.
1. MSRs are completed
2. Spheres of Influence (SOI) are approved
3. UVAP is completed and it recognizes our desired urban boundaries
4. Tax sharing agreement is completed - at least on property
5. Annexation of the Brush Street Triangle is completed
6. Our ultimate boundaries are well-defined
7. Annex land to conserve agricultural land on east side of freeway
8. We have Regional Cooperation Agreements related to fire, police, water, etc.
(auto aid)
Strategy 3: Develop a prioritize plan for maintaining and improving public
infrastructure.
1. Process for re-evaluation of our infrastructure priorities over time - e.g. concrete
2. We have created an efficient working relationship with the Sewer District and
we have regional service delivery
3. We have determined the usage of the Low Gap and Oak street building/property
4. We have held discussions about undergrounding prior to setting rates. We are
thinking and acting strategically and taking actions with the long-term in mind
5. We have a strategy and position regarding protection of our water rights. This
has led us to develop a well thought out water plan. We also have a better
understanding of our role regarding water relative to the other providers and we
have collaborative agreements in place.
6. Electrical Infrastructure in downtown is completed is already demonstrating
greater reliability
7. We have a 5-10 year City Facilities plan
8. The Water Recycling Master Plan if completed and is being implemented
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