City of Groveland Minutes City Council Retreat Thursday, May 15, 2025 The Groveland City Council held a retreat on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in the E.L. Puryear Building located at 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Mayor Keith Keogh called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. with the following members present: Vice Mayor Barbara Gaines, Council Members Amy Jo Carroll, Judith Fike and Mike Radzik. City officials present were City Manager Mike Hein, City Clerk Virginia Wright, and City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver. AGENDA Nancy Aitken served as the facilitator for the retreat. Ms. Aitken shared her experience and journey in corporate human resources. Ms. Aitken provided an overview of the agenda as listed below: 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks 2. Introductory Activity 3. Understanding Ourselves and Each Other: DISC Profile 4. The Big "Why" 5. Strategic Plan Overview 6. Next Steps Ms. Aitken provided the following training presentation as attached to these minutes as Attachment 1: Purpose of the Retreat Purposeful Withdrawal Reflection Reconnection Rejuvenation Realignment with Goals Team Building Strategic Planning Creative Inspiration Rules of the Road Two Truths & A Vision What is DISC Assessment Tool designed to improve: productivity; communication, teamwork Non-Judgmental framework for understanding behavioral styles Helps individuals discover and appreciate behavioral differences 1 1 MAY 15, 2025 CITY COUNCIL RETREAT MINUTES What is DISC NOT Measure of intelligence Indicator of a person's values Measurement of skills or experience Related to education or training How DISC can benefit You & Your Team Increase your self-knowledge Learn how to adapt your style Foster constructive and creative interactions Improve teamwork and minimize conflict Understand team members' dispositions and priorities Value what team members bring to the table Dominance Style Overview I(Influence) Profile Overview S (Steadiness) Profile Overview C/Consciousness) Profile Overview Summary of DISC Profiles Defining Your Big Y Community & Economic Development Director Tim Maslow provided an overview of the City's Strategic Plan as attached to these minutes as Attachment 2. Council consensus was to hold another retreat session in June for approximately four (4) hours; possibly less. Council will email Lisa Cortese, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, and provide their availability for the month of June. A date and time for the retreat will be decided upon thereafter. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Keogh adjourned the retreat at 2:21 p.m. Groveland CyvN Nimaichrm ID P BE Keith Keogh, Mayor 2 MAY 15, 2025 CITY COUNCIL RETREAT MINUTES Attest: VirginiaWright, City Clerk 3 ATTACHMENT 1 Council Retreat 2025 Council Purposeful Withdrawal: Step away from daily responsibilities to gain Retreat perspective and clarity. Reflection: Evaluate past efforts, challenges, moving forward. Reconnection: Strengthen relationships among council members through open dialogue and shared experiences. -Rejuvenation: Recharge individually and collectively to return with renewed energy and purpose. Realignment with Goals: Revisit and reaffirm the council's mission, vision, and priorities. Team Building: Foster trust, collaboration, and effective communication within the team. Strategic Planning: Understand Groveland's strategic plan. Creative Inspiration: Create space for innovative thinking and fresh ideas to enhance council initiatives. RULES OF THE ROAD Speak Up, Buttercup! Come Curious, Leave Wiser Respect the Clock Energy = Everything One Team, One Dream Be Present, Not Just Accounted For Keep It Real, Keep It Kind Embrace the Uncomfortable What Happens Here... Inspires Everywhere Play Full Out Veering Off Track? "Parking Lot" No Distracted Driving VISION R7 Two Truths MISSION - - & A Vision a Truth #1: Share one meaningful truth about yourself (personal or professional). 9 - Truth #2: Share a second truth that reveals something authentic or surprising. Vision: Describe one aspirational goal or dream something important that you have not yet achieved but are working toward or hope to accomplish. What is Disc? - - - Assessment tool designed to improve: Productivity Communication Teamwork Non-judgmental framework for understanding behavioral styles Helps individuals discover and appreciate behavioral differences What Disc is NOT Measure of intelligence Indicator of a person's Values Measurement of skills or experience Related to education or training 6 - - How Disc Can Benefit You & your Team Increase your self-knowledge Understand your own behavioral tendencies and communication style Learn how to adapt your style Improve communication by adjusting to others' preferences Foster constructive and creative interactions Build stronger relationships and encourage collaboration Improve teamwork and minimize conflict Enhance group dynamics and reduce misunderstandings Understand team members' dispositions and priorities Promote empathy and more effective collaboration Value what team members bring to the table Recognize and appreciate diverse strengths and perspectives Style Motivated by winning, competition, and success Dominance Style Priorities Overview Challenge Taking action Achieving results Described as Direct, demanding, forceful Strong-willed, driven, determined Fast-paced and self-confident Limitations May show a perceived lack of concern for others Can be impatient or insensitive Fears Being seen as vulnerable Being taken advantage of Values Competency and action Concrete results Personal freedom Embracing challenges Style Motivated by social recognition, group activities, and relationships i (Influence) Priorities Profile Overview Taking action Collaboration Expressing enthusiasm Described as Convincing, magnetic, enthusiastic Warm, trusting, and optimistic Limitations May be impulsive and disorganized Tends to lack follow-through Fears Loss of influence Disapproval Being ignored Values Coaching and counseling Freedom of expression Strong interpersonal relationships Style Motivated by cooperation, opportunities to help others, and sincere appreciation S (Steadiness) Priorities Profile Overview Giving support Collaboration Maintaining stability Described as Calm, patient, predictable Deliberate, stable, and consistent Limitations May be indecisive and overly accommodating Often resistant to change Fears Sudden change Loss of stability Offending or disappointing others Values Loyalty and dependability Helping others Security and consistency Style Motivated by opportunities to gain knowledge, demonstrate expertise, and produce high-quality C (Consciousness) work Profile Overview Priorities Accuracy Maintaining stability Challenging assumptions Described as Careful, cautious, and systematic Diplomatic, accurate, and tactful Limitations 4 May be overcritical and overanalyze situations Can become isolated or detached Fears Being criticized Making mistakes or being wrong Values Quality and precision Accuracy and objective standards Summary of Disc Profiles Profile Motivated By Prioritizes Described As Limitations Fears Values Direct, forceful, D-Dominance Winning, competition, Challenge, action, Impatient, may lack Vulnerability, being Competency, results, determined, self- success results concern for others taken advantage of freedom confident Social recognition, Action, collaboration, Enthusiastic, Impulsive, Disapproval, i-Influence magnetic, warm, disorganized, lacks being Expression, relationships enthusiasm ignored relationships, coaching optimistic follow-through Indecisive, change- Change, loss of Cooperation, helping Support, collaboration, Calm, patient, S-Steadiness Loyalty, security, others, appreciation stability consistent, deliberate averse, overly stability, offending helping others accommodating others Overcritical, C-Conscientiousness Knowledge, expertise, work Accuracy, stability, Cautious, systematic, Quality, accuracy, overanalyzing, Criticism, being wrong quality objectivity diplomatic, precise standards isolating Defining Your Big Y 1. What motivated you to run for y public office: 2. What does success look like: 3. What is the most pressing issue that Groveland faces: 4. What legacy do you hope to leave at the end of your term: - STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Next Steps What? - Key takeaways and commitments from the retreat When? - Timelines and milestones for upcoming initiatives Where? - Locations and platforms for continued collaboration ATTACHMENT 2 CITY OF GROVELAND Strategic Plan Overview: City Council Retreat May 15, 2025 Communities can grow by choice or chance. The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself. Communities with a vision for the future will always be more successful than communities that just accept whatever comes along. I Abraham Lincoln e "lf you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Benjamin Franklin - "People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.' II Steve Jobs Process 2021 March Strategic Plan effort announced October Committee Kickoff November What is Natural Charm? Outreach, Community Forums December Public Input Review, staff presentations 2022 January City Council Workshop, 2 day/all day planning sessions Feb-March plan development April draft plan presented to City Council, Centennial Open House May "Walk with Us" outreach June Open House events, City Council adoption - Committee Members Keith Keogh, Chair Jamie Lowe, Vice Chair ELFE E Andy Hansen Bret Jones Bridgett Bennet Chloe Gentry 4 Jose Rubio Kim Jemison Dr. Roland Nunez Dr. Tony McCoy - Strategic Plan = Adopted Mission Groveland FLORIDA The City of Groveland is an ecosystem intentionally connecting safety, service, and innovation to support a City with Natural Charm vibrant welcoming community with natural charm. Vision Groveland is a collection of towns, villages, and hamlets interweaving a diversity of people into an eco-agrarian landscape. Values Intentionality, Connectivity, Vitality, Knowledge, Heart CityofGroveland STRATEGIC PLAN . JUNE 21, 2022 CITY OF GROVELAND Plan - 2022 21 Strategic Junè City of Groveland Strategic Pian 2022 21, Mission Statement: Vision Statement 1 The City of Groveland is an ecosystem Groveland isa collection of towns, We <ae intentionally connecting safety villages, and hamlets interweaving value our natural and agricultural landscape service, and innovation to support a diversity of people into an and know that wille enhance our quality of life and will attract others. This value is the result of a vibrant welcoming community eco-agrarian landscape, embodying with natural charm. the following core values. combining our conservation and eco-agrarian focus areas and bringing about an economic development and tourism strategy that works with those areas of focus rather than against it. Groveland is a local city with a global vision. Core Values Vanainy Ky We value our shared vision and becoming what wet think about. Being intentional means being We value education and lifelong learning. descriptive ons what kind of city we want to be. We envision neighborhood scale schools It means thinking with the end in mind and where kids can walk or bicycle tos school. taking incremental: steps toward that vision. Training and certificate programs for The Strategic Plan sets a vision for what agriculture, culinary, construction, art, we want to become in 10 years, provides and the jobs of the 21st century.actions actions toward achieving that vision, and toward achieving that vision, and is isf framed around our core values. framed around our core values: / We value our connection with nature and with Wey value how we treat one another, each other. Relationship- building, complete sharing our knowledge, talents, and and walkable communities. park and trail resources. Providing everyone with a systems. and mobility systems are examples seat at the table. ensuring equitable for how we enhance our connectivity. access to community services, and taking action in the present moment. STRATEGIC PRIORITY and of Informed City Engaged Groveland Community Stratedi Current State Performance Metrics The City has established a dedicated Communications Division which is committed to providing Percentage of residents enrolled in email blasts charming informational content that keeps our communities apprised of charming activities and opportunities the City hast to offer. Our current public outreach methods extend beyond digital Percentage of residents attending city-sponsored events and include avenues such as press releases, newspaper ads. banners, word of mouth, community increase in residents satisfaction with city communication and engagement presentations, marquee signs and more. A member of the Communications Division is always (through annual or biannual resident survey present at city events and takes pride in providing our residents with commemorative items that families of all ages can enjoy. Percentage of students in walkable/bikeable distance tos schools Percentage of residents with access to high speed internet Goal Statement Groveland schools rating in Florida Department of Education Annual Provide all Groveland community members with inclusive access toi informational resources, School Grades Report connecting people to each other and the City's charming culture. Objectives 1. Partner with local schools to plan, design, and build the schools that are consistent with the City Vision including neighborhood schools, integrated in walkable neighborhoods. with shared facilities such as parks. Start with a prototypical modern schoolhouse. Core Values: Connectivity, Knowledge 2. Promote parks and open spaces as inclusive central community gathering spaces that bring people together to share knowledge, information, experiences, cultures, and the community's biodiversity. Core Values: Connectivity, Knowledge, Heart 3. Expand community access to high-speed broadband tos enhance opportunity, innovation, and quality of life. Core Values: Connectivity, Knowledge 4. Develop an intentional, multi- faceted campaign and communications strategy toi inform the community and create connection around the city's values. Core Values: Knowledge, Heart, Intentionality 5. Create a leadership engagement program for students. residents, and business owners, tol learn and enhance how the community functions. Core Value: Knowledge Informed and Engaged Community Goal Statement: Provide all Groveland community members with inclusive access to informational resources, connecting people to each other and the City's charming culture. Objectives: Multi-faceted Communications Strategy Neighborhood schools Parks and open spaces for central gatherings Expand access to high-speed broadband Leadership engagement program ST#ATEGICPRIORY, Preservation and Conservafion Current State Lands located within Groveland's utility service boundary currently comprise approximately Performance Metrics 34,000 acres. The City's Comprehensive Plan calls for a minimum of 60% of these parcels Percentage of City'sutility service area as conservation "nature" to ber protected as conservation or working agricultural lands. Groveland's Parks Master Plan envisions conservation lands as a key component of the City's interconnected park system. Percentage of City's utility service area as preserved agriculture Additionally, the City is working to protect the night sky from excessive light pollution with its Dark Sky Lighting Initiative. A study is needed to identify the City's most important Lake water quality parcels for preservation. The City currently has no conservation parks and no designated conservation lands. A partnership with the County focused on prioritized purchases of conservation parcels could be a fruitful outcome of the upcoming Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) process. Goal Statement Preserve and enhance our natural environment to connect people to nature, bring vitality to Groveland and ensure shared stewardship of our lands. Objectives 1. Identify and preserve historic buildings, landmarks, and districts and the natural and agricultural lands within the city's utility service area that should be prioritized for preservation. Core Values: Intentionality and Vitality 2. Establish a Joint Planning Agreement with Lake County to preserve natural and agricultural lands through, but not limited to. Comprehensive Plan policy updates, at transfer of development rights program, and land acquisition. Core Values: Intentionality and Vitality 3. Develop and enhance the City's programs to preserve our natural systems and green infrastructure, including removal of non-native exotic vegetation, wetland preservation and water and mineral conservation. Core Values: Intentionality, Connectivity, Vitality, and Knowledge 4. Expand opportunities for people to responsibly interact with our surroundings by activating more of our natural spaces through educational events and partnerships with agri-civic visionaries, encouraging people to engage with and appreciate these preserved environments. Core Values: Connectivity, Vitality, and Knowledge 5. Adopt Dark Sky Lighting Ordinance and achieve International Dark-Sky Association Community designation. Core Values: Connectivity and Vitality Preservation and Conservation Goal Statement: Preserve and enhance our natural environment to connect people to nature, bring vitality to Groveland and ensure shared stewardship of our lands. Objectives: Identity lands for preservation Establish JPA with Lake County Create city programs to preserve and restore ecosystems Develop educational programs Dark Sky Lighting Future Land Use Map 34,000 acre ISBA Town a 50% incorporated Village a 25,000 entitled/unbuilt houses Hamlet - 600 houses per year Established Neighborhood Employment Center Agriculture Conservation Green Swamp Town CityofGroveland Green Swamp Rural JPA Vision Map Conservation Town Shared Land Use Village Transportation Hamlet Schools Established Neighborhood Economic Development Employment Center Affordable Housing Agriculture Conservation Green Swamp Town CityofGroveland Green Swamp Rural STRATEGIC PRIORITY Eco-Agrarian city of Lifestyle Groveland Strategic Plan June 21, 2022 What is Current State 3. Revise the city's Economic Development and Tourism strategies andincentives around Eco-Agrarian? Currently, Groveland provides a monthly farmer's market, an eco-activities, lodging, recreation, and local agriculture. aquaponics farm, and opportunities for outdoor recreation Core Values: Intentionality. Vitality, Connectivity Eco-agrarian isal lifestyle (e.g. kayaking the Palatlakaha River, biking the South Lake Trail, that connects Groveland 4. Developa a lodging strategy that coincides with eco-agrarian activities. andf fishing at Lake David). While we have made progress toward residents and visitors with cultivating an eco-agrarian lifestyle, there are opportunities to 5. Explore and implement renewable and sustainable practices for solid waste collection that nature and each other. improve: offering farm-to-table restaurants; offering more fresh, align with and support an eco-agrarian lifestyle. such as composting. It provides purpose and natural locally grown and harvested products to residents: Core Values: Intentionality and Vitality support for preserving encouraging more local growers to attend our farmer's market and 6. Hire City personnel to lead environmental and agricultural activities for the city. our natural areas and to partner with local restaurants; increasing the frequency of local Core Values: All agricultural lands. markets; powering parts of the city with renewable energy sources: improving walkability in our downtown and new community lt'sabout how we use types; creating lodging accommodations: developing community Performance Metrics these spaces, from andr rooftop gardens, and edible landscapes; and encouraging outdoor recreation to permaculture and organic farming practices. Such steps willr move Acreso of active farm and vineyard land in Groveland's utility service area growing our food, to us even closer toward our vision of cultivating an eco-agrarian Numberc off farm-to-table restaurants create a strong sense lifestyle in Groveland. of place and belonging. Solidy waste tonnage converted to compost or recycling lt'st the feeling you get Goal Statement Number of lodging units when you're out kayaking Become a close-knit community in which all activities are with friends enjoying thoughtfully integrated into existing eco-systems and to enhance Number of people employed in the eco-agrarian sector the water, sunshine, healthy development self-reliance and maintain a continued and fresh air. eco-agrarian way of life. Isane evening enjoying afarm-to-table meal Objectives with family underneath 1. Establish a city-supported agriculture program (CSA) thes star lit skies. "Groveland Grown" to promote healthy locally grown food in Ite enhances our quality the community, creating opportunity for farmers, residents, and merchants. Include certification, marketing. and an indoor/ oflife, impact on our outdoor Groveland Market for agricultural sales and education. environment, and Core Value: Vitality stimulates our local 2. Develop a Waterways Master Plan to coincide with the Parks economy. It's the City and Trails Master Plan. Amplify natural recreation opportunities withNatural Charm. like kayaking, boating. fishing, running, bicycling, equestrian, and gardening. as these are activities for residents and visitors toe experience and connect with Groveland's water ways and nature corridors. Core Values: Intentionality, Vitality, Connectivity Eco-Agrarian Lifestyle Goal Statement: Become a close-knit community in which all activities are thoughtfully integrated into existing eco-systems and to enhance healthy development, self-reliance and maintain a continued eco-agrarian way of life. Objectives: Establish CSA "Groveland Grown" program Waterways Plan Prioritize outdoor recreation opportunities Implement renewable and sustainable practices Dedicated staff to lead Eco-Agrarian activities STRATEICPRIORIN r ColmgmbLpablin t - Current State Al heaith villagei isar multi-use environment that integrates healthcare with retail, commercial, Groveland has established: a momentum toward making community livability and enhancing education, residential, and wellness services. Health villages not only provide health care quality ofl life for our residents al key priority. Recent accomplishments include a newly renovated services to treat those who are sick buta also offer resources and services for people to Lake David Park and streetscape improvements in Downtown. City Council recently approved continue staying healthy and well. Core Values: All à new Parks and Trails master plani including construction plans for Cherry Lake Park. The City's 6. Prioritize, phase, and implement the projects in the Utilities Master Plan with à focus on newly adopted Future Land Use and Community Development Code requires more preserved water quality and cost-effective upgrades. open space with standards that will allow forf future squares, plazas, greens, walking paths, and Core Values: Intentionality, Connectivity, Vitality pocket parks integrated within new neighborhoods. These regulatory changes will also result in more walkable communities with enhanced street design and at mix of uses. New master plans for 7. Work with developers and builders to meet the growing need for more. diverse and transportation, utilities and schools will meet the growing demand for more health and medical affordable housing options. Core Values: All oriented uses as population increases and help achieve the future vision for new schools that are integrated into new neighborhoods. as well as charter school options that will meet the growing Performance Metrics demand for quality education. Total linear feet of new streetscapes, new facades, and open spaces in Downtown Goal Statement Totaln miles of trail network completed (City, County, State) Create a community that invites innovation, enhances vitality, provides access to shared miles of complete streets completed (City, resources, and offers diverse choices and opportunities 50 people can become their best selves. Totaln County, State) Acres of park land per 1,000 residents (goal is 6 acres per 1,000) Objectives Acres of park facilities per 1,000 residents (goal is 3 acres per 1,000) 1. Plan, design, and construct a Downtown Lake David project that embodies all Strategic Plan Drinking water quality, lake water quality Core Values and serves as a destination. Components may include a compelling lodging experience, a walkable main street, a trail circling Lake David, a nature preserve, farm-to-table Vehicular miles traveled restaurants, a market, new civic venues, live/work homes, outdoor activities, dark: sky lighting, sustainable landscaping, and public parking. Core Values: All 2.E Beautify Downtown by continuing to improve streetscapes. business facades, and public spaces. Core Value: Vitality 3. Prioritize, phase, and implement the projects in the Parks and Trails Master Plan. Include and prioritize Nature Preserves and connecting Groveland's existing trails to the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail. Core Values: Connectivity, Vitality 4. Partner with Lake County and FDOT to plan, design, and construct improvements for County, State. and City roads that are context sensitive. attractive. and safe for all modes of transportation. Use complete streets and traditional town planning design principles. Prioritize completion of the Coast-to-Coast Trail system within Groveland. Core Values: Connectivity, Vitality 5. Plan for a "health village" that serves Groveland residents and others in the region. 0 Community Livability Goal Statement: Create a community that invites innovation, enhances vitality, provides access to shared resources, and offers diverse choices and opportunities SO people can become their best selves. Objectives: Downtown Lake David Project Transportation Master Plan Beautify downtown Utility Master Plan Parks and Trails Master Plan Health Village Affordable housing E B E dy - a 3 STRATÉGIC PRIORITY a C Financial lealth - Current State Performance Metrics The City is focused on developing a budget and financial position that is commensurate Budget and capital improvements reflecting values and objectives of the strategic plan. with a community transitioning from a small town to a new-urbanism city that accentuates its natural features. In developing the budget and the City's financial plan. the objective is Annual revenues/expenses: on à per acre basis to create a sound financial and operational plan that addresses the City's priorities while Cityd departments directly link their budget requests to strategic priorities in the plan continuing to provide resources to evolve, grow and support demand for services and during budget development enhanced quality of life. In order to maintain fiscal responsibility, the City will create à financial sustainability policy that utilizes the growth from annexations and commercial Maintain an IsO Public Protection Classification (PPC) of 3/3x (top 10% of U.S. cities as construction to reduce the overall tax burden on residents. Budget increases and timing defined by the nationally recognized standards of the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule) will be crucial to the development of future budgets and long- term financial health. and work toward a rating of 2/2x by 2027. Movement, trended year over year, toward a desirable balance of commercial and Goal Statement residential taxes Achieve financial health while prioritizing the needs of today without sacrificing the Debt management and fiscal analysis standards set based on best practices of the ability tor meet the needs of future generations. Florida Benchmarking Consortium Objectives 1. Align the City's budget with the! Strategic Plan to support achievement of the goals and vision. Core Values: Intentionality, Connectivity 2. Develop a debt management program incorporating those attributes of Strong Towns principles that are aligned with the city's Strategic Plan and priorities. Strong Town finance principles state that having more assets than liabilities, in addition to capably paying off debt, isa prerequisite for a city's long-term prosperity. Strong Towns must evaluate the long-term and short-term costs tor maintain the success of proposed projects. Core Value: Intentionality 3. Create a standardized fiscal analysis that measures projects' fiscal impacts equipping City Council and leadership to make informed decisions when establishing the annual City Budgets. Core Value: Intentionality 4. Maintain fiscally responsible tax rates by diversifying the tax base, achieving a healthy balance between land uses, incentivizing development consistent with our vision, and applying user assessments to better address specific services such as stormwater, transportation, conservation, and public safety. Core Value: Intentionality 5.F Recognizing that Groveland is as safe place, continue to financially prioritize the core services and public safety. Core Value: Intentionality Financial Health Goal Statement: Achieve financial health while prioritizing the needs of today without sacrificing the ability to meet the needs of future generations. Objectives: Align City's budget with Strategic Plan Develop a debt management policies following Strong Town principles Create a standardized fiscal analysis Diversify the tax base 6 CITY OF GROVELAND Three ( ear Review 1 STRATEGIC PLAN Gather Information (survey, SWOT, existing PROCESS conditions) / 2 Implement, Clarify monitor,and mission, revise vision, and values 3 Communicate Define strategicplan strategic priorities 5 Derivea Developgoals strategicplan andmetrics TIMELINE Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Final #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Report - January February March April May June July History, Overview, Public Safety Eco-Agrarian Conservation Community Recommendations Where are we and and and and Livability Review and refine today and Focus Area SMART Goals Communications Preservation and Recommendations Updates Financial Health for improvement SMART GOALS Specific = is the goal concrete and tangible? Measurable - how do we measure success? Attainable = is the goal achievable with the resources available? Relevant - does it relate to overall mission and vision? Timely - is there a deadline and timeline of progress milestones? STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Documents - Charter, Comprehensive Plan, Code of Ordinances, Community Development Code - - are updates needed? Budget = general fund, CRA, enterprise funds, 0&M, capital improvements = how is it funded? Staff - dedicated personnel, who is responsible? Partnerships - other government agencies, non-profits, businesses, developers - how can others help? JOINT PLANNING AGREEMENT future land use COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Future Land Use Ch. 1 Future Land Use E - Ch. 2 Transportation Conservation 1 - - Ch. 3 Housing Conservation - a Overlays MA Ch. 4 Public Facilities Ch. 5 Conservation Ch. 6 Recreation and Open Space Ch. 7 Intergovernmenta. Coordination Ch. 8 Capital Improvements Ch. 9 Public School Facilities Ch. 10 Public Participation Ch. 11 Concurrency Management NEXT STEPS 1. Complete SP recommendations from Committee to Council 2. Integrate Strategic Plan with Comprehensive Plan Update 3. Community Input 4. A Plan that is more descriptive and Vision-based 5. Integrating fiscal impact analysis with City-wide Plan