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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-13 - AGENDA REPORTS - CMTY STRATEGIC PLAN 1994 1997 (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Item to NEW BUSINESS DATE: December 13, 1994 SUBJECT: Community Strategic Plan 1994 1997 DEPARTMENT: City Manager BACKGROUND by: Ken Pulskamp On October 6, 1994 a Community Strategic Plan was conducted by and for the City of Santa Clarita. Over 110 participants, including the City Council, Commissioners, and representatives from all sectors of the community, participated in the day long session designed to cooperatively address major issues and create a shared vision toward which the City will focus resources and efforts over the three year planning period. There were eight stated objectives for the Community Strategic Planning process. These included: *Integrating the community into planning efforts *Creating a shared vision *Clarifying the purpose and role of the City *Validating assumptions about the community •Identifying community resources •Improving community networking *Increasing understanding of local government *Developing an action oriented plan to address priority issues The completed document along with the suggested action plan is now presented for City Council review and approval. As you may recall items 1- 10 of the action plan were drafted during the community session. Due to time constraints however, it was then agreed that City staff would later draft the remaining action items and present the entire plan for City Council review and adoption. Continued To: i Agenda Item: RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt the Community Strategic Plan 1994-97 and authorize the City Manager to implement the Action Plan presented and send copies to all participants.. VISION II SECTION VII - ACTION PLAN ACTioN The Action Plan is critical to the implementation of the Strategic Plan as a whole. It is this section of the plan that specifically outlines the work effort directed to these items over the next three years. The items on the Action Plan represent those areas the participants in the strategic planning process ranked as highest priority. The ranking of each item is reflected in Exhibit 3. The Action Plan presented was formally adopted by the City Council at their meeting of December 13, 1995. In order to ensure that all action items are completed within the time frames specified, quarterly updates to the plan are scheduled. Additionally, the participants requested that an annual update be conducted with all participants invited in order to provide the group with the status of each of the items. STRATEGIC PLAN ACTION PROGRAM A continuing concern to residents of Santa Clarita is the lack of adequate roads throughout the Valley, especially an east/west road. Suggestions included developing four or five different plans and prioritizing specific alignments; having Council look at the different altematives and vote for their preference and imposing a time limit. The City should work with developers and Congress to get complete buy -in. Throughout the process, there needs to be continuous communication with the community. Key items within the plan include: Present roadway options to City Council. Receive Council and public comment on options. Conduct public participation. Target Date: March 1995 Target Date: April 1995 Present findings from public participation and present a tentative construction schedule. Target Date: May 1995 Identify and select a funding sourcelmechanism for construction of the new roadway. Target Date: April 1995 PACE 35 SHME THE VISION II SECTION VII - ACTION PLN 0 Complete design of roadway and complete CEQA process. Target Date: March 1996 Complete construction of roadway. Target Date: September 1997 Responsible Party: Lynn Harris Work with school districts county and other governmental agencies to explore the creation of a joint powers authority. Target Date: December 1995 If feasible, create ajoint powers authority to provide grants to groups who directly and positively affect youth. Target Date: December 1996 Develop a community -wide Youth Master Plan involving a cross section of the community (Interfaith Council, youth, schools, business, etc.) including those of adjacent unincorporated communities. Target Date: December 1995 Develop a youth leadership program for today and the future. Target Date: December 1996 Develop more parks and alternative recreational programs for youth. Showcase talent of local youth. Target Date: December 1997 Responsible Party: Rick Putnam Hire a firm to develop a comprehensive plan which will remain sensitive to and address issues of architecture and history of the valley. Target Date: January 1995 PAae 36 SHAME THE VISION II SECTION VII - ACTION PUN Develop a program to encourage and capitalize on the involvement of the residents and merchants of the two areas.. Target Date: Newhall - October 1995 Canyon Country - October 1996 Determine tool to include and involve other agencies in overall planning. Target Date: Newhall - October 1995 Canyon Country - October 1996 Increase code enforcement in the area. Target Date: Newhall - October 1995 Canyon Country - October 1995 Responsible Party: Don Duckworth Continue to research and develop alternatives to landfills, i.e. recycling, source reduction, rail haul. Target Date: January 1998 Increase education efforts with the community by televising council meetings, conducting speakers' bureau presentations and holding public information meetings throughout the community. Target Date: July 1995 Provide the community with a clear understanding of what it will take to defeat the proposed landfill and to exceed AB939 mandates. Target Date: July 1995 Determine strategy for review of EIR, lobbying officials, and federal legislation. Target Date: July 1995 Secure support of Supervisor Antonovich on City's efforts. Target Date: January 1997 Determine comprehensive general policy statement for City regarding expansion and/or siting of landfills. Target Date: July 1995 Responsible Party: Jeff Kolin PAce 37 In SNARE TME VISION II SECTION VII - ACTION PLAN Develop a program to target at -risk youth early; get them jobs when they're teens, and involve the teens and their parents in formulating the solutions. Target Date: December 1995 Determine means to get at -risk youth and gangs involved in the community to provide them a sense of belonging; encourage positive changes and opportunities. Target Date: October 1997 Work with the school districts, the community and the Sheriffs on a total comprehensive effort. Make use of existing resources, i.e. the teen center. Target Date: October 1997 Encourage and provide peer counseling; support positive alternatives. Target Date: December 1995 Develop a "Latch -key" program with youth & seniors. Target Date: December 1995 Develop alternative recreation programs (varied times and locations). Target Date: December 1995 Ensure Newhall Community Center is a success. Target Date: June 1995 Incorporate goals of Gang Task Force in overall strategy. Target Date: December 1995 Responsible Party: Ken Pulskamp Develop a logical strategy with critical time line for types and quantity of business to target in for Santa Clarita in planning period. (Include corporate headquarters.) Target Date: September 1995 Work with existing businesses to retain and expand current economic base. Target Date: September 1995 PACE 38 SNARE THE VISION II SECTION VII . ACTION PUN Contact emerging and changing industries. Target Date: September 1995 Attract more entertainment/film industry representation. Target Date: September 1995 Develop a program for existing business assistance. Target Date: September 1995 Provide incentive programs -- build on county and state programs. Target Date: September 1995 Create a coalition of business and community leaders. Target Date: September 1995 Play up the unique strengths of the community in the marketing material to attract new industry and offices. Target Date: September 1995 Target auto leasing companies in attraction efforts. Target Date: September 1995 Review and consider potential for expansion of point of sale and other coding to ensure City is realizing all funds possible.. Target Date: September 1995 Consider feasibility of an enterprise zone on the redevelopment corridor. Target Date: September 1995 Responsible Party: Mike Aaviland Market existing cultural arts amenities, i.e. historical, school, and colleges; show local talent on public access. Use and assist Cal Arts to improve the town/gown relations. Target Date: December 1997 Make greater use of parks for cultural and performing arts shows and exhibits. Target Date: December 1996 Pace 39 SHE THE ACTION PUN Conduct youth concerts, drama and other events throughout the year. Target Date: December 1996 Provide computer/modem access to the community calendar. Target Date: June 1996 Research the feasibility of developing a regional park/outdoor amphitheater. Target Date: November 1996 Explore funding to expand current cultural arts/opportunities (Ballet in the Park). Target Date: November 1995 Responsible Party: Rick Putnam Implement the open space portion of the General Plan. Use a respectable approach to control growth. Target Date: June 1997 Focus on the Santa Clara River and purchase of adjacent available land. Target Date: May 1997 Use Proposition A and other available bond money, apply for grants, and explore funding sources through the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and existing JPA. Target Date: June 1996 Coordinate efforts with that of surrounding cities and other governmental agencies. Target Date: November 1995 Implement river use master plan. Target Date: June 1996 Adopt Parks, Recreation and Community Services Master Plan. Target Date: December 1996 Responsible Party: Rick Putnam PAGE 40Jq13" smw m TNe VISION 11 ACTION Institute program of "Community Policing" and walk the beat. Target Date: June 1995 Conduct more neighborhood watch training programs with the involvement of the entire community, including youth. Target Date: December 1995 Provide for more youth programs and increase advertising for existing programs. Target Date: December 1995 Develop program to ensure law enforcement is responsive to the City and understands the needs and expectations of their clients. Target Date: June 1995 Analyze feasibility of utilizing non sworn personnel for SANE activities. Target Date: July 1995 Focus on implementation of crime prevention activities. Target Date: Ongoing Responsible Party: Mike Quinn Provide public information and communicate with the public (use public access) regarding what redevelopment is, the benefits, and what it cap do for the community. Show the positive results of redevelopment. Target Date: June 1995 Develop targeted beautification programs city-wide. Resolve litigation. Target Date: June 1996 Target Date: March 1995 Proceed with implementation of initial Community Action Plan. Target Date: July 1996 PAGE.41 ,.w•• SNARE THE VISION II SECTION VII - ACTION PLAN Develop key group of advocates for recovery efforts. Target Date: June 1996 Responsible Party: Don Duckworth Implement shuttle service from the Valencia Industrial Center to the Valencia Town Center and other frequently visited areas of the City. Target Date: Completed Develop a multi -modal transportation center (or centers) throughout the Valley. Target Date: November 1997 Increase and improve the Dial -a -Ride program.. Target Date: Ongoing Market current program to represent full range of services currently offered. Target Date: Ongoing Increase use of transit system by residents of Antelope Valley to Industrial center. Target Date: June 1995 Complete Transit Master plan to include tie-in of transit to complimentary land uses. Ensure that items reflected with the Master Plan reflect ongoing needs of other traffic safety and engineering needs and standards. Target Date: December 1995 Develop long term secure funding scenario which may accommodate: • Acquisition of Metrolink Station(s) and • Future bus acquisition. • Recommendations of Transit Master Plan. Target Date: June 1996 Develop program with Newhall Land and Farming and other Cities to secure Ventura right-of-way. Target Date: July 1995 Complete Commuter Trail. PAGE 42 Target Date: July 1995 THE VISION 11 Increase overall transit system usage by 10% per year. Responsible Party: Jeff Kolin VII - ACTION PLAN Target Date: Annually Encourage the development of aesthetically pleasing, affordable housing throughout Santa Clarita. Target Date: February 1996 Disperse affordable housing throughout the City. Target Date: December 1997 Continue to use the Community Housing Assistance Strategy (CHAS) plan and Community Development Block Grant Program. Target Date: Ongoing Implement the housing element of the General Plan. Preserve and improve the mobile home parks. Target Date: Ongoing Target Date: January 1997 Develop a realistic plan for distribution on H.O.M.E. and C.D.B.G. monies. r Target Date: March 1995 Develop affording Ian for the City. Target Date: June 1996 Responsible Party: Don Duckworth SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Pace 43 With LAFCO executive staff, identify feasible four to six part phasing of City's SOI expansion into unincorporated areas of the Santa Clarita Valley. Target Date: January 1995 Possible phasing: (A) North Area/Saugus (north from City to Angeles National Forest ("ANF"), east from I-5 to LA Aqueduct); (B) Northeast Area/Canyon Country (north from City to ANF, east from LA Aqueduct to Hart HS District boundary); (C) Southeast THE SECTION VII - ACTION PUN Area/Canyon Country -Sand Canyon (east from City to ANF/Hart HS District boundary, south from City/SR-14 to ANF, exclusive of Elsmere Canyon); (D) South Area/Newhall (south from City to SR -14/1-5 interchange); (E) Southwest Area/Newhall-Towsley Canyon (west from City/1-5 to unidentified properties east of LA County line, north from unidentified properties to McBean Parkway); and (F) West Area/Unidentified properties (west from City/I-5 to unidentified properties east of LA County line, north from McBean Parkway to unidentified properties north/SR-126). Target Date: January 1995 File SOI amendment request with LAFCO for Phase One. Target Date: February 1995 Complete SOI amendment request with LAFCO for Phase One. Target Date: May 1995 Timing of subsequent phases to be filed, per LAFCO executive staff suggestion, dependent on success of Phase One effort. ANNEXATIONS Vista Del Canon - Complete annexation with the LAFCO. Target Date: April 1995 Builders Discount - Complete annexation with the LAFCO. Target Date: March 1995 Bouquet Park - Initiate annexation with the LAFCO.. Target Date: March 1995 Seco Canyon - Initiate annexation with the LAFCO. Target Date: March 1995 North Valencia "pocket" - Initiate annexation with the LAFCO. Target Date: April 1995 Towsley Canyon - Initiate annexation with the LAFCO, upon the request of the SMM Conservancy JPA. Westside - Support resident/property owner annexation, to be filed directly to the LAFCO. Date uncertain, perhaps June 1995, PACE 44�, SNARE THE VISION II SECTION VII - ACTION PI N Processing schedule for annexations to be filed with the LAFCO includes time required for City actions for prezoning, environmental review, and fiscal impact analysis. Target Date: Ongoing COUNTY MONITORING Review all county projects located in the SCV to determine potential for significant impact to the community. Target Date: Ongoing At Council's direction, undertake other efforts to appropriately communicate the City's concems/issues to the County. Target Date: Ongoing TEST DMS STRATEGY Pursue required compliance with County DMS program as a means to directly and indirectly influence the County's land use decisions, using the County Monitoring effort to identify projects which do not demonstrate such compliance. Target Date: Ongoing Pursue legal action against a suitable County project (e.g., the "Colony" project) to test viability of using DMS compliance to influence County land use decisions, and as a basis to effectively challengelovertum County decisions deemed not in the interest of the public health and safety, Target Date: January 1995 Pending outcome/decision of the above action, identify and pursue additional projects also vulnerable for testing the DMS compliance strategy. Target Date: January 1996 Responsible Party: Lynn Harris Determine opportunities to develop Class I, II and III bicycle trails, and tie into the existing trail system in the City. Target Date: June 1996 Promote use of bicycles as alternative mode of transportation. Target Date: December 1996 PACE 45 . SNARE THE VISION If SECTION VII , ACTION Explore opportunities to incorporate bike lanes on main surface streets throughout the City. Target Date: December 1997 Develop list of future trails and anticipated dates completion. Target Date: October 1995 Adopt a City wide bike plan. Target Date: October 1996 Responsible Party: Rick Putnam Work with citizens to encourage and maintain pride in their neighborhoods. Work with property/business owners to assure zero tolerance for blight; make it easy to get graffiti removed. Target Date: Ongoing Continue to work with Chambers of Commerce to conduct annual Pride Week event. Target Date: Ongoing Provide Hotline number for people to call in problem areas. Target Date: Done Remove Dillenbeck's. Target Date: June 1995 Responsible Party: Don Duckworth Develop multifaceted, community based program such as the Human Relation Forum for cultural awareness to instill appreciation among youth which will begin in early grades and continue throughout formal education program. Target Date: December 1996 Establish a comprehensive sister city program which embraces and brings to our community components of our sister city culture. Target Date: December 1995 PAGE 46 ,, $MMC THE VISION 11 SCCTION VII - ACTION PUN Reinstate cultural awareness programs such as cultural awareness week. Target Date: December 1995 Develop exchange programs which allow more students to experience other cultures. Target Date: June 1996 Develop program with media to provide positive stories and information on benefits of diversity. Target Date: December 1995 Responsible Party: Ken Pulskamp Continue the planning efforts for the Civic Center site to specifically address cultural facilities and meeting places. Target Date: December 1995 Grade the Civic Center site. Determine realistic schedule for construction. Target Date: TBD Target Date: July 1995 Work with Porta Bella to ensure compatibility with Master Plan. Target Date: Ongoing Review Civic Center Master plan phasing to determine feasibility of site for immediate use for nature trails and amphitheater in order to maximize our investment in the property. Target Date: December 1995 Responsible Party: Ken Pulskamp Initiate a Public Participation plan to determine what is desired for information/service areas in the community. Target Date: April 1995 PACE 47 ' T -F Identify potential sites. SECTION VII - ACTION PuN. Target Date: June 1995 Develop a realistic budget and funding sources for the project. Target Date: July 1995 Determine realistic schedule for project if deemed appropriate for community. Target Date: September 1995 Implement the new citizen service center. Target Date: December 1995 Responsible Party: Steve Stark Contact Newhall Land and Farm to determine level of interest to participate in the project. Target Date: Immediate Determine feasible location for facility within the City. Target Date: February 1995 Contact various hotels and corporations to determine needs and interest. Target Date: May 1995 Draft a comprehensive strategy for securing facility in conjunction with overall economic development/redevelopment plan. Target Date: October 1995 Reopen discussions regarding Ranch House and surrounding properties with owners. Target Date: June 1995 Responsible Party: Mike Haviland Develop a long range financial plan which will examine various trends and set forth a comprehensive strategy for utilizing city resources. Target Date: December 1995 PAGE 48 . U SHARE THE VISION II SECTION VII -ACTION PUN Develop a financial strategy for addressing potential critical issues facing the City through out the planning period. Target Date: December 1995 Assess the impact and feasibility of the implementation of various action plan items to the overall City budget. Target Date: June 1995 Responsible Party: Steve Stark Develop overall strategy consistent with the previously adopted cost -to -provide -service study to ensure fees are assessed at appropriate levels and full costs of service is recovered. Target Date: October 1995 Revisit City Council policy for recovery and implementation of fees and subsidy level. Target Date: October 1995 Responsible Party: Steve Stark Per state law, conduct update of housing element of General Plan. Target Date: April 1996 Complete a center city circulation study and update to circulation element of General Plan. Target Date: April 1995 Conduct an update to the land use element of the General Plan to reflect potential circulation and housing element changes. Target Date: October 1996 Prepaiz the new social/human services element of the General Plan to address issues of youth, seniors, agency efforts, technology, and increasing diversity of the community. Target Date: October 1996 Responsible Party: Lynn Harris PAGE 49 CONCLUSION CONCLUSION As mentioned throughout the workshop, it is important that the planning process be an ongoing one. "We cannot escape the future by hiding from it, but we can outwit it by advancing on it." The challenge is for the City of Santa Clarita to continue to probe, analyze and conceptualize the future. Since planning is continuous, the next step is the plan review and update. Questions that will need to be posed are: How are we doing to date? Does the future scenario of the City need to be changed based on new data? What action items have been completed, or not completed? Do we need to reevaluate our vision statement to see whether or not it is still valid today. This review and update should be done on a regularly scheduled basis. At the conclusion of the workshop, several of the community participants expressed their pleasure in being able to meet with the City Council, staff and community members and share their particular views without criticism or intimidation. The process was designed to facilitate lines of communication. It is important and incumbent upon us to continue to remain open. Another important objective accomplished was that there was a general consensus as to the direction the City will take from this point on. The outline vision statement provides the target objective. It is critical to remember that policy issues are considered, and we should determine whether or not they are in concert with or in conflict with our vision statement. The tangible long lasting benefits of the process will take place when the action plan items are accomplished. The strategic planning process is more than just a mental exercise. It truly is an action -oriented program. Finally, it was the City Council and staff who wanted to involver the community in the strategic planning process. Even though it is the community's plan, the City is responsible to put it into effect, or place it on the shelf and leave it. The Choice is OURS! Pace 50 r