Item 7A AlternateOrdinance No. 960 Vision, Goals, and Objectives City Council 1st Reading
November 3, 2009
Tonight’s Presentation
Purpose
Meetings
Vision, Goals and Objectives
Questions and Comments
Integrity ● Innovation ● Accountability ● Commitment to Excellence ● Teamwork
Vision, Goals and Objectives
Purpose
The vision, goals and objectives set the framework and tone for the 2030 plan elements
Each plan element will identify policies and strategies to implement the goals and objectives
Strategic Management System
Vision
Goals
Objectives
Plan
Elements
Vision, Goals, and Objectives
Vision
What we want to be; an ideal condition to which we aspire
Goals
Describe the desired outcome for a particular theme
Objectives
Actions required to achieve the vision and goals
Committee Meeting Dates
August 13, 2009 – Southlake 2030 Kick-Off
September 3, 2009
September 17, 2009
October 1, 2009 – Citywide SPIN Meeting
Vision
Southlake will continue to enhance its status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy and fiscally-sound community with quality neighborhoods, while maintaining a high standard of
living, learning, shopping, working, recreation, and open spaces. Southlake will continue to be a vibrant community that epitomizes both economic and environmental sustainability.
Goals
Quality Development
Balance
Mobility
Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Public Safety
Economic Development
Sustainability
Community Facilities
Partnerships
Infrastructure
Goal 1: Quality Development
Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan, well-designed and maintained, attractive, pedestrian-friendly, safe, contributes to an overall sense of place
and meets the needs of a vibrant and diverse community.
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Quality Development Objectives
Objective 1.2: Create and preserve attractive pedestrian-friendly streets and pathways that limit the impact of the automobile to encourage transportation alternatives to the automobile.
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Objective 1.4: Emphasize creativity and environmental stewardship in the design of all development and public infrastructure, maximizing the preservation of desirable natural features
such as trees, steep slopes topography, streams, wildlife corridors and habitat.
Quality Development Objectives
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Objective 1.6: Incorporate Consider high-quality single-family residential uses as part of a planned mixed-use development at appropriate transitional locations.
Quality Development Objectives
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Objective 1.8: Encourage Ensure high-quality design and a heightened sensitivity towards the integration of new development with the existing development and urban design pattern.
Quality Development Objectives
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Objective 1.10: Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to improve the appearance of bridges, embankments and entryways into the
City.
Quality Development Objectives
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Mobility Objectives
Objective 3.4: Explore Pursue opportunities to link Southlake’s pathways to systems in adjacent cities and trails on the Corps of Engineers property.
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Parks, Recreation & Open Space Objectives
Objective 4.2: Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an integrated mix of developed and natural areas with consideration of protecting the City’s ecosystem and wildlife corridors.
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Parks, Recreation & Open Space Objectives
Objective 4.9: Acknowledge the City’s rich natural history, heritage and historical landmarks.
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Parks, Recreation & Open Space Objectives
Objective 4.13: Explore Pursue recreational and educational opportunities on Corps of Engineers property compatible with the goal of protecting and preserving the existing ecosystem
for future generations.
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Public Safety Objectives
Objective 5.1: Maintain an adequate a level of police, fire and ambulance services commensurate with population and business needs.
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Public Safety Objectives
Objective 5.10: Ensure safe and healthful healthy working conditions for city staff, volunteers and officials.
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Economic Development Objectives
Objective 6.6: Develop a clear and understandable incentive policy that accomplishes the business attraction and retention goals of the City and is based on factors such as job creation,
investment, quality of business, rate of return and overall impact on the community return on investment and overall value to the community.
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Sustainability Objectives
Objective 7.7: Recognize the importance of and protecting the biological diversity for the ecological and aesthetic benefits to the community.
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Sustainability Objectives
Objective 7.8 (New): Define, protect, and celebrate the local Cross Timbers Ecosystem as a community asset for future generations.
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Community Facilities Objectives
Objective 8.1: Provide an acceptable a level of community facilities that meet the needs of both the existing and projected population.
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