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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStorm Board notes2018-2019 Strategic Planning Plan Intent o Just, Sustainable and Inclusive Iowa City • Seven Strategic Goals o Strong and Resilient Local Economy o Vibrant and Walkable Urban Core o Healthy Neighborhoods o Solid Financial Foundation o Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations o Environmental Sustainability o Social Justice and Racial Equity • la. Revised: Work with the consultant to assess the current public transit system to assure that the system provides the transportation needs of the entire community 0 1a. (original): Undertake a public transportation route and hours of operation analysis (M) • 1d. Revised: Effectively market and grow local food economy (L) 0 1d. (Original): Support a local food incubator project downtown (L) • 1f. Revised: Through cooperation with the Iowa City School District, Iowa Workforce Development, Kirkwood Community College, Iowa Works, and others, increase opportunities for marginalized groups and low-income individuals to participate and contribute in economic development opportunities and have access to skills training and good jobs (M) 0 1f. (Original): Increase opportunities for marginalized groups to participate and contribute in economic development opportunities (M) • 2a. Collaborate with the University of Iowa on its redevelopment of University -owned property located in the Riverfront Crossings District, and on improving the quality, accessibility, and use of the Iowa River Corridor (M) • 2b. Preserve important parts of Iowa City's history by considering the designation of additional buildings as historic landmarks, and by considering the creation of an historic preservation district for part of the downtown (L) 2c. Revised: Evaluate existing strategies and additional strategies to address housing improvement needs 0 2c. (Original): Explore incentivizing house renovation through tax rebates/low interest loans in historic neighborhoods and established neighborhoods with below average increases in property assessment (M) • 3f. Embed the "Missing Middle" concept into the City's land development practices by adopting a Form Based Code for at least one (pref. two) neighborhoods (H) • 3h. Ensure the next two budgets contain sufficient funds to make meaningful progress toward achieving goals of Bike Plan and, review equity gaps noted in the Parks Master Plan and discuss options to address (L) 0 Possible language: "Make meaningful progress towards Bicycle and Parks Master Plan implementation, including equitable distribution of bicycle and park facilities" 3m. Consider adoption of a safe streets action plan (M) Items still to be submitted • 5a. Consider use of technology in work session to solicit comment and encourage broader participation from the public (L) • 5b. *Include a calendar of events in the information packet for Council discussion (L) • 5c. Consider a communication centric mobile app for residents (M) • 5d. Increase opportunities for community inclusion by diverse stakeholder groups in decision- making, events, and programming (M) • Moved from 7g. Consider communication strategy specific to ensuring diverse populations are engaged in important decision-making, events and programming (M) 0 7g. (Original): Consider communication strategy to ensure the Bike Master Plan is well-received by all Iowa City residents, especially people of color (M) • 6a. Adopt an effective Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and ensure the next two budgets contain sufficient funds to address goals (L) 6b. Review city efforts to green vehicle fleet (L) • 6c. Consider the creation of a Tree Advisory Board and enhance efforts to increase reach of Parks Foundation (M) • (Moved/copied from section 3a.) Complete and improve upon the affordable housing action plan by identifying ways in which we can improve the affordability and availability of housing in IC (M) • 7a. Revised: Understand the institutions/framework/resources currently available to provide access to good jobs by our low income/disadvantaged residents and evaluate how the City may work with these institutions/framework/resources to address the needs. 0 7a. (Original): Identify specific ways to increase lower-income residents' access to good jobs (M) • 7b. Revised: Support organizations and efforts in the in the community that provide services to people experiencing and recovering from trauma and crisis. 0 7b. (Original): Ensure staff safely and skillfully assist people in *(added)(mental health or substance abuse challenges)) crisis, and fulfill Iowa City's commitments to the CIT, Housing First, and Behavioral Access Center initiatives (L) • 7c. Evaluate and consider a policy to limit city business to vendors paying employees a wage of $10.10 or higher (M) • 7d. Explore expanding upon and fully implementing racial equity toolkit, embedding it within city department and Council levels. 0 7d. (Original): Consider changing the City Manager's Roundtable to a Council appointed committee charged with applying racial equity tool kit (M) 7f. Consider elevating hourly staff wages to $15/hr or more within two years (H) • 8a. *Increase opportunities for the Council to engage with City staff and consider voluntary survey to all employees seeking feedback on city related issues (L) • 8b. *Review the Farmer's Market vendor rules and regulations (Vendor Handbook) (L) • 8c. *Review the federal tax law changes, how it impacts Iowa City and what responses, if any, other cities are pursuing (L) • 8d. * Review the breakdown of Senior Center membership by city/county of residence (L) • 8e. * Forecast road resurfacing projects in the community (M) • 8f. *Add City Council district boundaries to CIP map and offer report on visible projects per district (L) • 8g. *Review participatory budget research from staff and determine actions for next budget cycle (L) • 8h. Develop a long-term plan for autonomous vehicles (M) • 8i. Review the temporary use of right of way process for construction projects, impacts (M) • 1 b. Add Sunday public transit service (H) • 1c. *Provide examples of recent transit studies from other communities (L) • 1e. *Provide verification of the eligibility of cooperatives to apply for a loan guarantee through the micro -loan program (L) • 1g. Create a Council appointed committee to discuss enhancing apprenticeship and job training opportunities (M) • Expand business education and support opportunities for cooperatives - requested for inclusion in current programs if possible • 3g. Explore opportunities for house form "missing middle" housing types in historic/est. neighborhoods that would be subject to 30% rental cap (H) • 3i. *Report to Council on anticipated steps needed to achieve Gold Friendly Bike designation (L) • 3j. Review equity gaps noted in Parks Master Plan (L) • 3k. Equitable distribution of 'destination' parks within an easy and safe distance (L) • 31. Consider a plan for rubberized playground surfaces (L) • 3n. 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