HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-10 CC MinutesStrategic 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. Façade 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
Broad Strategic Approaches by Quarter – Maintaining and Improving Infrastructure
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
Rate Study
Cost Analysis around potential priority infrastructure projects
Council action to identify underground
Planning study of electric system
Reclaimed water study
Public forums for scope of undergrounding
Utilization of underground
Adopt 11/12 Budget
Water permit issued
Council consider water rights concepts
Updated Urban Area Water Plan
Governance of Sanitation District and City resolved
Broad Strategic Approaches by Quarter – Historic Downtown
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
FIP & BIP implement plans
Plan for downtown outside dinning activities and bike accommodations
Pilot program for outside activities – dinning and bike/pedestrian
FIP & BIP plans and projects completed (1st cohort)
FIP & BIP success review (e.g. reduced vacancies & increased property values)
Close escrow on new courthouse
FIP & BIP 1st loans issued
Maintaining historic nature of downtown as a gathering place
Power of Emminent Domain is secure (for RDA)
Steps to work with Palace Hotel
Rail-Trail Planning – MCOG/City
Identifying old courthouse uses – develop connections between new courthouse and downtown
State Street striping project – pedestrian access – Gobbi and Perkins
City responsible to facilitate business-friendly downtown areas – infrastructure, connectivity, traffic flow, ease of use
School Street planters – Main Street
Review agreements
What should be located downtown? Anchor? Culture/ Food? Infrastructure
Promote Street Scape Plan – (Form-based plan coordination)
Old Courthouse planning – City, County and Commnity
Farmers market – indoor or outdoor possibilities – Downtown/ Clay Street