2017/07/05 Council Agenda Packet

Housing Crime & Substance Abuse • Continue with programs that are working well now, • Significantly expand detoxification and treatment programs and offer more of them relative to the market. with the goal of ensuring that the county's and city's criminal • Continue to strive for increased housing density in all of justice system is not the first line of defense in managing the city's major corridors. substance abuse and associated crimes. • Place a high priority on affordability for all income levels. • Rebalance the criminal justice budget to allow for shifts in • Encourage the development of multi-family structures funding into substance abuse prevention and recovery. that reflect modern design and innovation. • Work to reduce poverty levels,with the understanding • Annex areas only if there is strong support within the that people who are left out of economic success are more target community and after a comprehensive likely to turn to destructive behaviors. cost/benefit analysis. • Continue with the Community Streets Initiative/Safe Streets program,and support those efforts with Education appropriate staffing,budgetary,and legislative actions. • Continue to strengthen ties with educational systems at Arts, Culture & Recreation all levels. • Create stronger partnerships with school districts and • Continue with programs that are working well now,and other educational institutions to increase programs offer more. aimed at myriad social issues. • Pursue the partnerships necessary for a robust cultural life. • Work in partnership with educational and workforce • Expand cultural activities and the locations in which they entities to establish journeyman,apprenticeship,and are held. other business-related educational opportunities. • Integrate art into new development. • Broadly communicate the successes of our K-12 schools. • Consider potential new ideas for events and activities. Transportation Parks & the Environment • Ensure that the transit system and alternative • Prioritize a more equitable distribution of park space. transportation modes keep pace with population • Expand park space,trails,waterfront access,and growth and technology changes. recreational uses. • Review costs and benefits of a city-operated transit system. • Encourage and establish stronger citizen involvement in • Continue to increase the number of sidewalks and cross- the park system. walks for safety and connectivity. • Increase park safety,cleanliness,and maintenance. • Take steps to increase the use of transit,electric cars,and • Establish new and creative mechanisms for parks funding. ride-sharing. • Continue with existing environmental initiatives and • Make it easier,safer,and more enjoyable to travel expand upon them. by bicycle. Civic Engagement Homelessness • Continue with civic engagement programs that are • Continue to fund and support current city programs that already in place,and build on those strengths. achieve results. • Partner with schools to foster a greater sense of • Ensure that resources are adequate to meet the level community engagement and inclusion. of need. • Actively incorporate citizen feedback in major decisions. • Develop strong data resources and design programs in • Offer more,and different,experiences for civic response. engagement and leadership,with a particular focus on • Actively explore and institute innovative best practices in "going where people already are." response to homelessness. • Fully integrate the city's community engagement efforts • Significantly increase community awareness and with city marketing programs. engagement around homelessness,addiction,mental illness,and other social issues. • Continue to build on the city's community policing program. 5 6