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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 CityCouncilStrategicPlanOrientation AGENDA STATEMENT DCITY OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION UBLIN MEETING DATE: January 14. 2013 SUBJECT: City Council Strategic Plan Orientation Prepared by Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Director ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ten-Year Strategic Plan,Adopted Fiscal Year 2011-2012 RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: On a bi-annual basis following a City Council election,the City conducts special workshops to update the City Council's Strategic Plan. These workshops provide the City Council an opportunity to confirm their mission, vision and values for the City, and to identify key strategies to achieve their vision for Dublin. The Strategic Plan creates a roadmap to actively steer the future course of the City, and creates alignment on the City's priorities. It also aligns the two-year budget and work priorities to the City Council's strategies. This ensures effective use of the City's human and financial resources at meeting community needs; providing more impact,and less waste. The City Council's strategic planning consultant, Sherry L. Lund, will provide the Commission with an orientation to the strategic planning process and the scope of the Commission. She will also discuss the roles of the City Council, Commission and Staff in developing and implementing the Strategic Plan and City policies. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Parks and Community Services Commission receive the Report. COPIES TO: ITEM NO:8.3 GACOMMISSIONS&COMMITTEES\PARKS COMMISSION\AGNDSTMT\2013\1-14-13 Item 8.3 City Council Strategic Plan Orientation.doc City of Dublin Ten-Year Strategic Plan Adopted Fiscal Year 2011-2012 MISSION The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life which ensures a safe and secure environment that fosters new opportunities. VISION Dublin is a vibrant city committed to its citizens, natural resources and cultural heritage. As Dublin grows, it will balance history with progress,to sustain an enlightened, economically balanced and diverse community. Dublin is unified in its belief that an engaged and educated community encourages innovation in all aspects of City life, including programs to strengthen our economic vitality, and support environmental stewardship and sustainability through the preservation of our natural surroundings. Dublin is dedicated to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle through the creation of first-class recreational opportunities, facilities and programs. VALUES Our Values in Building Community Promote locations and events that bring people of all ages together. Provide more venues for family-based activities. Foster heritage and cultural development. Our Values in Ensuring a Safe Community Provide high quality police and fire services to insure the safety of the citizens living in the community. Provide education and training to residents and businesses that would promote public safety. Our Values in Guiding Development Assure that development contributes positively to the City's fiscal health. Support pedestrian-friendly development, transit-oriented development, green building and environmental responsiveness. Promote high quality design and architectural standards in private development and in all public facilities. Develop transportation systems that facilitate ease of movement throughout the City. Our Values in Governing o Commit to openness and responsiveness to the public and community. Operate at all times with honesty and integrity. Exercise fairness in consideration of issues. Provide a high level of customer service and responsiveness from City staff to citizens. Embrace technology to improve effectiveness and efficiency. o Strive to build an informed community through communication. Our Values in Relating to Other Communities and Entities Encourage collaboration and communication with other communities on issues of mutual concern. ATTACHMENT 1 STRATEGIES 1. Pursue economic development initiatives that attract new businesses while strengthening existing businesses. 2. Continue to strengthen the identity and aesthetic appeal of the downtown. 3. Create a community that supports environmental sustainability and provides an open space network that ensures environmental protection and provides public access where appropriate. 4. Develop dynamic and unique community recreational and cultural opportunities in the region. 5. Develop City-wide communication and outreach programs that provide connectivity with our residents and businesses across several media outlets.