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Home My WebLink AboutSPAC.2013.1120.Agenda POST MEETING ACTION AGENDA NOTICE NOTICE OF MEETING Fountain Hills Strategic Planning Advisory Commission WHEN: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 '�`� ArN TIME: 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Council Chambers, Town Hall , 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains °"";• Qe Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 that ix A" Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (SPAC) and to the general public that the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission of Fountain Hills will hold a meeting on November 20, 2013 beginning at 5:00 p.m.in Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Commission members will attend either in person or via teleconference. A majority of the Town Council may be present. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S.§1-602.A.9,subject to certain specified statutory exceptions,parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission are audio and/or video recorded,and,as a result,proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording,or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made,the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S.§1-602.A.9 have been waived. (lw AGENDA: 1. Call to order 5:00 p.m. 2. Roll call 3. Call to the public NONE 4. Consideration of approving October 23, 2013 meeting minutes APPROVED 5. Town Manager's Update NO ACTION TAKEN a. Update on business attraction initiative b. Update on tourism initiative 6. Discussion regarding the annual strategic planning process, specifically annual goals and budget NO ACTION TAKEN 7. Discussion regarding implementation strategies for short-terms Business Attraction Objectives in the Economic Development Plan MOTION APPROVED TO PRIORITIZE NAICS 54 AND NAICS 62 AS TARGETED INDUSTRIES 8. Schedule upcoming meetings 12/4/13 MEETING CHANGED TO 12/17/13 @ 4:30 p.m.; 1/21/14 @ 4:30 p.m.;2/18/14 @ 4:30 p.m. 9. Adjourn 7:00 p.m. DATED This 18th day of November, 2013. • By Shaunna Williams, Executive Assistant C The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100(voice)or 1-800-367- 8939(TDD)48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting. A NOTICE OF MEETING Fountain Hills Strategic Planning Advisory Commission WHEN: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 �AIN�jtt TIME: 5:00 p.m. 4� � `� WHERE: Council Chambers, Town Hall 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains '9R. „1� Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 `hat is 01' Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (SPAC) and to the general public that the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission of Fountain Hills will hold a meeting on November 20, 2013 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Commission members will attend either in person or via teleconference. A majority of the Town Council may be present. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S.§1-602.A.9,subject to certain specified statutory exceptions,parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission are audio and/or video recorded,and,as a result,proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording,or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made,the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S.§1-602.A.9 have been waived. C AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Call to the public 4. Consideration of approving October 23,2013 meeting minutes 5. Town Manager's Update a. Update on business attraction initiative b. Update on tourism initiative 6. Discussion regarding the annual strategic planning process, specifically annual goals and budget 7. Discussion regarding implementation strategies for short-terms Business Attraction Objectives in the Economic Development Plan 8. Schedule upcoming meetings 9. Adjourn DATED This 18th day of November, 2013. • Shaunna Williams, Executive Assistant C The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100(voice)or 1-800-367- 8939(TDD)48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting. O ll AIN\fN Gck 4L'oleto o Review/Revise %' f ' Strategic Plan 2010 Plan an 40 L hat is a Strategic Plan and how will it be used? A successful strategic plan is one that is integrated into the daily operations Monitor Plan and Set Annual Accomplishments Annual Goals of an organization. In a municipal setting, staff and partner organizations use Strategic the strategic plan to develop proposals and initiatives that implement Planning elements of the strategic plan; Council uses the strategic plan to evaluate all Process proposals. While a full update of a Strategic Plan is recommended periodically(every five years), the Strategic Plan should be reviewed annually and adjustments made . Thecycle(right)outlines the annual use of the Strategic Plan. Develop and OutlinePlAction as necessary. ( g ) g Adopt Budget Plan Our Vision \ Fountain Hills is a distinctive community designed to invigorate the body, mind and spirit, and strives to: Civic Responsibility • Be stewards of this unique enclave, dedicated to preserving !Our Pledge Take responsibility for our community's future the environment and visual aesthetic and to living in and foster opportunities for all residents to participate fully in balance with the Sonoran Desert; our community through accessible, responsive leadership. • Champion the diversity of experiences our residents bring Strategic Directions to our community and rely on this depth of experience to • CR 1 Foster an environment of accessible, responsive innovatively address our challenges; governance. • Be economically sustainable and anchor our vitality in an • CR 2 Discover, recognize and utilize the talents of our active, vibrant town core that serves us culturally, socially citizens and use these assets to address community needs. and economically; and, • CR 3 Foster a culture of public service and volunteerism. • Be civic-minded and friendly, taking responsibility for our • CR 4 Implement a comprehensive communications plan to Town's success by building partnerships and investing our encourage informed citizen participation in civic life. talent and resources. • CR 5 Support and develop programs that educate and involve our youth in community governance. Civility • CR 6 Evaluate customer satisfaction with Town services on Our Pledge Build a community in which all can feel valued, a regular basis and implement appropriate service welcome and as though they belong. improvements. • CR 7 Communicate the role of local government and Strategic Directions clearly define the trade-offs between service levels and • C 1 Practice the art of civility in all public settings and amenities and the associated costs so residents can make encourage those around you to do the same. informed choices. • C 2 Support community events and activities that create • CR 8 Foster a dialogue with residents and businesses opportunities to build community and friendship. regarding the importance of investing in the community's • C 3 Genuinely solicit and consider public and stakeholder infrastructure maintenance to protect property values and feedback as part of the decision-making process. enhance the business climate. • C 4 Be the friendliest place in the Valley. Education, Learning and Culture Environmental Stewardship Our Pledge Support quality, lifelong learning opportunities Our Pledge Preserve the natural beauty that surrounds us and and cultural assets that enrich our lives. protect it so future generations can enjoy it. Strategic Directions Strategic Directions • ELC 1 Partner with Fountain Hills'schools and other • ES 1 Educate residents about our environment to increase institutions to develop quality educational programming awareness and promote stewardship. and opportunities. • ES 2 Protect and enhance natural infrastructure, including • ELC 2 Support partners in providing arts and cultural native vegetation, terrain and open space. opportunities and amenities. • ES 3 Explore and implement new technologies and • ELC 3 Promote and celebrate cultural diversity. opportunities that will minimize noise, air and light pollution • ELC 4 Position the community's arts and cultural cand reduce energy consumption. businesses, venues and amenities as economic drivers ES 4 Promote water conservation and identify ways to use integrated into the Town's comprehensive economic of this precious desert resource wisely. strategy. • ES 5 Protect selected view sheds from development and • ELC 5 Encourage access to higher learning opportunities other manmade obstructions. or the establishment of an educational or training campus • ES 6 Improve access to the Sonoran Desert experience. within our community. Economic Vitality Maintain and Improve Community Our Pledge Maintain a strong commitment to financial Infrastructure stability and local control, and will promote economic growth Our Pledge Maintain and improve our infrastructure to ensure that leverages Fountain Hills'assets by building a dynamic, a high quality living experience, enhance economic opportunit 3 diverse economy that supports our community's needs and and support and protect property values and community • promotes successful businesses. investments. • Strategic Directions Strategic Directions • EV 1 Develop a comprehensive economic development • I 1 Maintain a 5-year capital improvements plan that strategy for the Town's future and work with our partners includes programmed maintenance projects. to forward economic growth and awareness. • I 2 Lower the reliance on state revenues by developing a • EV 2 Develop and maintain a balanced, equitable, locally controlled, reliable funding source for infrastructure sustainable and local financing structure to support the maintenance. l l Town's core government services at desired service levels. • I 3 Maintain a current condition assessment of all roadways • EV 3 Promote a mixed use core where residents can live, and sidewalks and prioritize and implement maintenance work, learn and play in an urban village setting, as efforts to minimize costly reconstruction. depicted in the Downtown Area Specific Plan (Downtown • I 4 Partner with local civic and social organizations to assist Vision Master Plan). in amenity upkeep and maintenance. 1' • EV 4 Promote retention, expansion and relocation of • I 5 Explore ways to reduce wear and tear on the quality businesses. transportation system including transit options and limiting of • EV 5 Promote Fountain Hills as a visitor destination. truck traffic. • EV 6 Identify a slate of economic development tools and • I 6 Coordinate closely with downtown development efforts strategies (including tax incentives, fee abatements, etc.) to ensure adequate infrastructure is planned and amenities to stimulate economic growth. identified and programmed. • EV 7 Identify areas for redevelopment, revitalization or • I 7 Maintain an up-to-date impact fee structure and reuse. equitable development agreements to ensure new growth is • EV 8 Promote unique and vibrant neighborhood and not a burden on existing residents and businesses. business districts. • I 8 Periodically meet with other community service providers • EV 9 Promote the maintenance of an age-balanced to do joint planning and ensure that service providers can population that will support the long-term sustainability of accommodate new customers resulting from growth without our community. compromising service levels to existing residents and 3 • EV 10 Define Fountain Hills'market niche and actively businesses. pursue opportunities that attract and retain high quality • I 9 Build a protected fund to finance the major periodic employment opportunities. maintenance of community facilities. Recreational Opportunities and Amenities Public Safety, Health and Welfare Our Pledge Make Fountain Hills a pedestrian-and bicycle- Our Pledge Protect the health and safety of our community friendly community by contributing to healthy lifestyles, and promote a high quality life. providing recreational and physical exercise opportunities to Strategic Directions citizens, and taking advantage of Fountain Hills'closeness to • P 1 Promote and enhance community-based partnerships in the Sonoran Desert. crime prevention, fire and emergency preparedness. Strategic Directions • P 2 Reduce risk and increase safety through"community • R 1 Offer a wide range of cost-effective and accessible policing"and community-based fire prevention programs. programs and services for all ages to promote a healthy • P 3 Ensure appropriate service levels for public safety. and active community. • P 4 Explore health and welfare opportunities, including the • R 2 Provide an interconnected, multi-use trail and bicycle creation of a small hospital or a niche health-related service system that promotes active living, physical activity, cluster. education and appreciation of our parks and natural • P 5 Support health and wellness instruction throughout the resources. community. • R 3 Support local organizations in providing affordable ---- ---- quality programs to promote recreational, sports, fitness Idea Box and wellness programs for all ages. While the Strategic Plan itself is intended to provide broad strategic • R 4 Support community events and activities that create guidance,each year Council will provide more specific direction on its opportunities to build community and neighborhood annual course which will be used by staff to develop an action plan. identity. The Idea Box section of the plan is a collection of specific ideas offered J by residents and stakeholders. The ideas are presented neither wit endorsement nor evaluation by the Town. The Idea Box is intende serve as a repository of tools and activities that can be considered t build the Town's annual action plan. If you have some ideas you'd like included in the Idea Box, please provide them by visiting the Strategic Fountain Hills Strategic Plan 2010—Updated January 17,2013 Plan's Web site at: www.fh.az.gov/strategic-plan.aspx Excerpted from Fountain Hills Economic Development Plan Adopted March 2013—Amended June 2013 Economic Development Matrix Business Attraction A. Short Term Objectives: 1. Develop an Inventory of Existing Office Space 2. Continue Relationships with Economic Development Entities 3. Provide Current Data on the Economic Dynamics 4. Establish as Economic Development presence on the Website 5. Develop collateral materials and messaging about Fountain Hills 6. Collaborate with Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 7. Promote the Community Center and other Local Venues Business Expansion and Retention A. Short Term Objectives: 1. Identify companies with plans to expand 2. Identify companies at risk of leaving/downsizing/provide help 3. Regularly interview, evaluate results, and identify policies/incentives Entrepreneurial Development A. Short Term Objectives: 1. Promote the Business Incubator Program 2. Annually evaluate the Business Incubator Program Foundational Maintenance A. Short Term Objectives: 1. Perform survey of incentive strategies being used in metro area 2. Compose assistance and incentive proposal for Council's consideration 3. Identify and review Town regulations that are onerous for development efforts Locational Catalysts A. Short Term Objectives: 1. Maintain Downtown Aesthetics 2. Encourage infill development and redevelopment within Downtown 3. Develop a Pedestrian Walkway Plan within the Downtown