2030
Strategic
Vision
City Council Presentation
August 16, 2022
2030 Strategic Vision
Statement of Possibility, Anchors and
Themes
Informing the Strategic Vision
Goals for our community
Agenda
Next steps
Goals for a strong and resilient
government
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Getting to our 2030 Strategic
Vision…
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1 - STRATEGIC PLANS
REVIEWED
Identified common themes
from existing strategic
planning efforts, including
community input
2 - ELECTED OFFICIALS
Met with Elected Officials
to solicit their vision for 2030
5 - ROAD MAP FOR THE FUTURE
Consolidated feedback, comments and
other data and created a roadmap for
the future
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3 - INTERNAL
Conducted listening sessions with City
Leadership Team and City Staff
4- EXTERNAL
Gathered community feedback
through interviews and surveys
in 2021.
PROCESS
4 The 2030 Strategic Vision is
different from previous plans
because it…
• Anchors in equity and resilience,
building off the understanding that all
communities must do well if the City is
to do well overall, and that resilience in
government and communities is essential
to withstand and/or recover from shocks
and to continue to thrive.
• Builds on strategies from existing
departmental and City strategic plans
• Includes strategies for both our
community and our government
2020 2021 2022
Early
visioning
exercises
COVID-19
Project
Kick-off
Racial Equity
&
Reconciliation
Review strategic
plans and collect
new input from
community and
employees
Final draft,
dissemination
and next steps
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TIMELINE
Project on hold
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Pulling the Pieces
Together
6 Our 2030 Strategic Vision…
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Overview of the
Strategic Vision
2030 Strategic Vision
➢ Anchors
➢ Statement of Possibility
➢ Themes
➢ How to Read the Vision
Document
8 The Strategic Vision is
Anchored in Equity and
Resiliency at its Core
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EQUITY
When everyone can reach their highest
level of health and potential for a
successful life, regardless of their
background, identity or zip code.
RESILIENCY
The capacity of individuals, families,
communities, and our government to heal
from trauma, and strengthen our
adaptability and experiences of wellbeing
in ways that can prevent future trauma.
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STATEMENT OF
POSSIBILITY
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STATEMENT OF
POSSIBILITY
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THEMES
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HOW TO READ
THE PLAN
13 Vision for our
Community
2030 Strategic Vision
➢ Economic Opportunity, Equity and Resilience
➢ Digital Inclusion/Technology
➢ Housing and Homelessness
➢ Public Safety
➢ Mobility, Equitable Placemaking, and
Reimagining the Public Right of Way
➢ Health, Behavioral Health and Wellness
➢ Education
➢ Climate and Environmental Sustainability
14 Economic Opportunity, Equity and Resiliency
Long Beach provides economic opportunity for all.
• A well-trained workforce that is competitively aligned with the needs of local employers.
• New and existing entrepreneurs have supportive,
accessible, and reliable pathways to confidently start
and grow successful businesses.
• City procurement opportunities help diverse local small businesses expand, create jobs, and reinvest in Long
Beach.
• Public and private real estate investment is promoted in all areas of the city with focused investment in areas
and people that have historically experienced
disinvestment.
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15 Economic Opportunity, Equity and Resiliency (cont’d) • Economic equity and wealth creation are advanced
for historically marginalized individuals and
households.
• Investment in the unique culture, history, and arts
of Long Beach residents stimulates economic
development and uplifts diverse communities.
• Provide ongoing support and investment for artists
living and working in Long Beach.
• Ensure that arts support programs reach and
engage artists and organizations uplifting diverse
communities.
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16 Economic Opportunity, Equity and Resiliency
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Streamlining and simplifying the city procurement processes • Modernizing land use regulations, entitlement, and
permitting processes to support new and equitable
economic opportunities
• Expanding internship partner programs with educational institutions 2030 Strategic Vision
17 • Establishing geographically-based Economic Empowerment Zones that boost investment to small local businesses and affordable housing, especially in communities of color • Establishing one-stop centers for technical, financial, and regulatory assistance for small businesses in locations through the city
• Ensuring the Long Beach College Promise reaches and engages students from underserved communities to support completing educational goals and connecting the Long Beach Promise to a jobs and housing promise • Establishing geographically-based priorities to align arts support with a citywide cultural plan Digital Inclusion / Technology
People have access to technology to learn,
communicate, engage and thrive in our city.
• Government planning and funding bridge the digital
divide.
• Low-cost technology devices and high-speed internet
are available in communities with the least access.
• Community access to technology is improved through
partnerships and ethical technology standards.
• A simple, accessible, and customer friendly online
platform is available for residents who need city
services.
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Examples of Strategies Include…
• Developing and implementing a business plan that provides internet access and hardware for all homes and businesses • Expanding the citywide fiber network infrastructure to equitably serve the full Long Beach community, with an
emphasis on under-connected communities
• Strengthening the local technology ecosystem through
partnerships with local businesses and community
organizations
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19 • Administering free quality WiFi at public libraries, public parks, local businesses, public transit stops, and community organizations
• Embracing a “digital by default” approach to ensure all City services are available online anytime and anywhere
Housing and Homelessness
Housing is available, safe, inviting and affordable.
• Long Beach is the most affordable beach community.
• Behavioral health services and case management are
accessible and affordable.
• New housing is developed to meet the needs of
residents at all income levels.
• Households at risk of being evicted have what they
need to remain housed.
• Housing discrimination no longer exists.
• Barriers to accessing shelter are eliminated.
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Examples of Strategies Include…
• Prioritizing existing and exploring new funding mechanisms and resources for affordable housing
• Minimizing displacement and protecting tenants who are vulnerable to eviction and displacement
• Revitalizing under-utilized commercial corridors
• Increasing access to housing in high-opportunity areas 2030 Strategic Vision
21 • Partnering with and incentivizing landlords to open existing and new units for subsidized housing • Strengthening education, resources, and coordination of services to improve academic success to break the cycle of future homelessness
• Expanding long-term behavioral health treatment and prevention capacity within the City of Long Beach by leveraging County and MediCal funding and services and partnering with local hospitals and non-profit providers Public Safety
• Children and youth are safe from violence.
• Community members feel safe and secure.
• City Departments directly impacting public safety will continually improve policies and procedures to meet best practices, legal mandates, and community expectations.
• City Departments will promote partnerships that prioritize community wellness.
• Public Safety Departments will be a national standard for transparency with the public.
• The City is prepared for the next unplanned disaster. • The City is prepared for the 2028 Olympic Summer Games. 2030 Strategic Vision
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People are safe and secure in their homes and neighborhoods.
Public Safety
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Investing in upstream prevention strategies such as early childhood education, living wage jobs, affordable housing, healthy communities, and other social services
• Further bridging the gap between police and community through community events, policing summits, and other opportunities to connect • Investing in non-police alternatives for non-violent emergency calls for service • Increasing funding, capacity, resources, and visibility of local community-based prevention/intervention models
• Building annual reports and public dashboards to increase visibility surrounding public safety operations and goals
• Establishing public health priorities to act quickly and efficiently in emergencies and disaster
• Creating a plan to maximize the City’s international profile as a result of the 2028 Olympic Games
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Mobility, Equitable Placemaking, and Reimagining the Public Right of Way Mobility and infrastructure needs are met for all
individuals and communities in Long Beach.
• Residents have multiple choices to get around the City besides driving.
• Getting around Long Beach is accessible and convenient. • Healthy and climate-friendly transportation mode choices are convenient.
• Communities are connected and allow residents to more equitably and safely visit all amenities that the City has to offer.
• Residents of all abilities are considered in transportation planning and roadway improvements.
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Mobility, Equitable Placemaking, and Reimagining the Public Right of Way Examples of Strategies Include…
• Delivering equitable transportation services and capital improvements that prioritize safety and usability
• Employing mobility practices that maintain and enhance safety while strengthening community, sense of place, urban design, and the natural environment
• Supporting flexible, convenient, affordable, and energy- efficient transportation options
• Better connection of residents from the Downtown area to coastal amenities and the rest of the City through improved street realignments and park connectivity
• Addressing transportation needs for people of all ability statuses
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Health, Behavioral Health and Wellness
People and community are healthy and well.
• Community resources encourage healthy eating, active
lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Access to open space and connectedness to nature and
active living is enhanced and expanded.
• All community members can access quality physical and behavioral health care services.
• The City’s older adults have the resources and support they need to be as healthy and independent as possible as they age.
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Health, Behavioral Health and Wellness
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Increasing access to affordable, healthy and culturally specific food in communities with minimum access to healthy food options. • Increasing opportunities for active living by investing in developing and maintaining parks, playgrounds and open spaces in park-poor neighborhoods
• Ensuring that older adults have safe and affordable transportation and assistance services
27 • Increasing access to local mental health services for all ages and needs through school-based, community-based, and City-based services
• Increasing communications and outreach to local communities in-language and remove barriers to youth enrollment in parks programming in low-income communities. • Creating safe, inviting, affirming, and welcoming spaces for people of all physical abilities across the City and ensure parks and libraries are inclusive and safe spaces 2030 Strategic Vision
Education
People have access to quality education across
their life span to learn and grow.
• All children have access to early childhood
education.
• Access to education and support opportunities is
equitable.
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Education
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Investing in the early childhood education workforce, professional development, and jobs in education that
pay a living wage
• Increasing access to library resources by expanding
hours and using the Mobile Studio to provide classes
and workshops
• Investing in afterschool and summer programs and use
schools and city facilities as community learning
centers beyond the bell for both students and their
parents
29 • Ensuring the Long Beach College Promise reaches, engages, and supports Black, Latino, Cambodian, and other students of color to complete their educational goals 2030 Strategic Vision
Climate and Environmental Sustainability
Long Beach is environmentally sustainable and
resilient.
• Long Beach Residents and neighborhoods are safe and
resilient in the face of climate change.
• Climate investments benefit the 3 e's: environment, equity and the economy.
• Climate strategies are integrated into city processes and infrastructure investments.
• More livable communities with housing, jobs, and
recreational spaces are created through climate
investments.
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Climate and Environmental Sustainability
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Prioritizing climate investments and environmental justice in communities that are disproportionately burdened
• Maximizing opportunities for green jobs and workforce development • Incentivizing and mandating lower carbon, more resilient buildings and neighborhoods through renewable energy, energy efficiency, material reuse, and other practice
• Prioritizing natural solutions to climate change, such as tree planting, rainwater reuse, stormwater infiltration, and other strategies
• Investing in strategies that maximize co-benefits related to health, equity and inclusive economic development
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➢ Financial Wellbeing
➢ City Employees
➢ Learning Organization
➢ Technology
➢ Expectations aligned with Resources
and Priorities
➢ For the Community
Vision for a strong
and resilient
Government
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Financial Wellbeing
The City is fiscally resilient to meet current and
future challenges.
• City government is fiscally resilient, equitable,
transparent, and performance based.
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Financial Wellbeing
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Diversifying and expanding sustainable and predictable revenue streams
• Creating robust financial capacity and infrastructure across all departments
• Building and maintaining fund development capacity
across City departments and capacity to effectively
manage grants
• Allocating resources to ensure equitable outcomes
across our City by intentionally investing funds and
resources in our people and those communities most
impacted by racism
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City Employees
Employees are energized, thriving, engaged and
reflect the diversity of communities in our City.
• Diverse, talented City staff reflect the
community, feel valued and heard.
• City employees understand and are committed to
equity in program and budget planning,
implementation, and outcomes.
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City Employees
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Recognizing staff performance with equitable
compensation and professional growth opportunities
• Simplifying and streamline hiring processes so staff can be hired more quickly and efficiently
• Recruiting city staff with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusivity
36 • Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff to develop personal resiliency, stress management, and adaptability through trauma-informed practices
• Providing City employees with multiple touch points, tools, and opportunities to incorporate equity into their work so that it becomes a part of everyday policy and practice 2030 Strategic Vision
Learning Organization
Our City is a learning organization that
utilizes innovation, experimentation and
data to continuously learn and grow.
• Departments collaborate to align goals,
leverage resources, and continue to learn
and grow.
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Learning Organization
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Strengthening our data, quality control, and
learning infrastructure to ensure the City is
continuously focused on learning and improving
• Ensuring City staff are trained and implementing an
equity lens in program and service delivery,
including utilizing data and performance metrics to
track and monitor progress
38 • Improving service delivery by identifying solutions to streamline internal processes and piloting innovative ways of doing business • Creating more partnerships with schools, government partners, and private industry to meet crosscutting goals, and advance racial equity across City and partner functions
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Technology
We are technology and data driven.
• Technology and data yield greater equity,
optimal resource allocation, and sound
decisions to improve City Services.
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Technology
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Implementing a 24/7 City Hall philosophy, with
technology giving everyone the ability to access
City services and information anytime, anywhere
• Investing in City staff’s access to regular
technology training opportunities to enhance
digital competency levels
• Promoting regular strategic technology planning
and collaboration to identify and implement
integrated citywide and department technology
priorities
• Providing a technology infrastructure to deliver
services wherever and whenever needed
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Expectations aligned with Resources and Priorities
Expectations and resources are aligned.
• City Leadership has a clear understanding
of the impacts of policy and program
requests on funding, employee capacity,
and technology.
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Expectations aligned with Resources and Priorities
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Establishing clear understanding of the impacts of
policy and program requests on funding,
employee capacity, and technology
• Ensuring City leadership recognizes that in
addition to financial resources, staff time is a
critical resource that must be conserved and
effectively put to use, by way of deliberate
decision making on the highest and best use of
that time to serve the community
42 • Engaging City elected officials and City Manager in prioritizing various initiatives requested by the Mayor and City Council and balancing those assignments
• Ensuring that direction and expectations established by City elected officials and leadership align with strategic priorities and with existing financial, staffing and technological capacity 2030 Strategic Vision
For the Community
Our City acknowledges and values the expertise
of its community members and organizations
and ensures pathways to involve them in policy
and program decision-making and
implementation that impacts them.
• Authentic relationships with the community are
developed and fostered.
• A strong civic engagement infrastructure invites
and supports inclusion of all voices.
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For the Community
Examples of Strategies Include…
• Creating a robust communication infrastructure that
meets the diverse needs of all our communities. including limited English speakers, those without technology, older adults, and people with disabilities
• Creating and utilizing engagement tools, practices, and skills that innovatively cross over economic barriers to authentically engage with communities that have
historically been underrepresented in City efforts
• Building trust with community leaders and groups to
reach and uplift community voices through the City’s
civic engagement infrastructure
• Implementing the language access policy consistently
throughout the City
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• Create mechanisms to share the vision with
our community, including website and
translated overviews.
• Develop an internal infrastructure and
mechanisms to share progress among City
staff and community members.
• Work to align financial and staffing
resources with goals outlined in the Vision.
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Kelly Colopy
Director, Health and Human Services
Teresa Chandler
Deputy City Manager
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