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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-2013-02-08COMMON COUNCIL—SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 1:00‐5:00 February 8, 2013 9:00‐12:00 February 9, 2013 PRESENT: Alderpersons (10): Dotson, Brock, Clairborne, Murtaugh, McCollister, Fleming, Smith, Kerslick, Mohlenhoff, Proulx Mayor Myrick OTHERS PRESENT: Police Chief Barber, Fire Chief Parsons, Controller Thayer, Deputy Controller Andrew, City Clerk Holcombe (Friday Only), Chamberlain Parsons (Friday Only), Acting Supt. Benjamin, Asst. Supt. Whitney, City Attorney Lavine, Director Cornish, Deputy Director DeSarno (Friday Only), Acting Director Vance, Director Green, Director Fort, Deputy Director McBean‐Clairborne, Director Twardokus (Friday Only), Director Michell‐Nunn, Director West, Director Radke, Director Niechwiadowicz (Friday only) Alderpersons Mohlenhoff and Proulx led a discussion of the strategic planning process. Participants worked in groups to draft a set of strategic themes. Participants then applied those themes to a potential work plan for each standing committee of Council. Alderpersons Mohlenhoff, Proulx, and Dotson agreed to continue the work planning process at their respective committees. Alderpersons Mohlenhoff and Proulx agreed to further edit the strategic themes and prepare them for adoption by Council at a future date. A Secure, Inclusive, & Engaged Community Healthy and Culturally Thriving Economic Vitality and Fiscal Strength Vibrant at its Core, with Strong Neighborhoods & Sustainable Infrastructure •Where people are proud to live and invest in welcoming, safe, and beautiful neighborhoods •Where culture, ethnicity, and race are proudly supported •Where public safety officers and community members work in partnership •Where homeowners, students, renters, and landlords invest in neighborhoods •Where involvement, collaboration, integration, and partnership between governments, business, the Ithaca City School District, and all citizens is encouraged •Where representation and participation in community decision making and government boards and committees is diverse and broad-based •Where multi-modal and accessible communication is used to increase transparency and accountability in city government A Secure, Inclusive, & Engaged Community •Where people can find a range of housing choices that are affordable and accessible to their work •Where economic development supports job growth that aligns with the skills of a diverse workforce •Where strategic expansion of the tax base balances increased density with neighborhood character •Where the government pursues sound fiscal stewardship •Where tourism is promoted as an economic development strategy • Where the local institutions of higher education are engaged as partners in the economic development and fiscal health of the City Economic Vitality and Fiscal Strength •Where the built environment, the natural environment, and City policies all promote the thriving of its people, both mentally and physically •Where the air, water, and soil are clean •Where physical activity is promoted and accessible for everyone throughout the lifespan at all levels of ability •Where our parks and recreational facilities are accessible, maintained, and well utilized •Where safe and fresh food is accessible •Where there is investment in intellectual, artistic, and cultural resources Healthy and Culturally Thriving •Where housing, recreation, and transportation choices are located near jobs, shops, schools, and services. •Where economic development and increased density at the core supports the City’s role as the economic and cultural center of the County •Where community space: parks, community centers, churches, schools, and natural areas are preserved and enhanced in all of our neighborhoods •Where multi-modal infrastructure including walking, biking, transit, and automobiles provide access to all community services and retail options •Where our neighborhoods comprise a mix of housing choices, livable for everyone, accessible to all types of people •Where we plan for and invest in a long term plan of infrastructure renewal •Where infrastructure improvements contribute to a safe and prepared community while reducing the City’s liability •Where we examine and reduce the City’s carbon footprint Vibrant at its Core, with Strong Neighborhoods & Sustainable Infrastructure