Downtown Strategic Plan Review
Agenda Item 12.C
Scot Graham, Community Development Director &
Olivia Sample, Planning Intern
March 17, 2026
Presentation Topics
1.Introduction of Downtown Plan Spreadsheet – Olivia Sample
2.Background
3.Items for Council Consideration
•Action items
•Items not included in the various downtown plans
4.Council Direction/Options
Downtown Strategic Plan
•Organized into chapters and corresponding
subchapters based on the main chapter proposals and
policies
•Each subchapter includes a brief description, the
current policy status (coordinated), and any relevant
additional notes
*includes a definition of each bike lane
classification and the intended user –
Circulation Element includes same
table but also includes Class IV.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan
*includes a definition of
each bike lane classification
and the intended user –
Circulation Element includes
same table but also includes
Class IV.
•Follows the same format as the DTSP table and includes a user category to clarify which audience the feature
is intended for based on skill
Parking Management Plan
• Follows the same format as the DTSP table
Circulation Element
•Organized into chapters and corresponding
subchapters according to the main proposals
and policies.
•An ‘Action’ tab has also been included, as some
proposed policies outline a specific course of action and reference number
Pivot Tables
•PTs have been created across all sheets to
enable quick access and easier data
interpretation.
Background
FY 2026-2027 City Council Goals – includes an item to “Enhance parking infrastructure, expand inventory, and improve traffic circulation”. The first priority under this goal is:
“update the downtown study”
Long range downtown planning documents:
•2014 Downtown Strategic Plan (DTSP)
•2010 Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan
•2023 Parking Management Plan
•2026 Draft Circulation Element
Background
Plan Action Items
Number of Action Items included in the 4 planning documents: 200 Action Items not yet complete: 95
The spreadsheet
•Provides a consolidated view of the action items
•Provides status of each action item (Completed, In Progress, Not completed)
Items for Council Consideration
1.Review action items from the 4 long range plans for
implementation consideration.
2.Other Items/Improvements not included in the Plans
•Closure of Pomeroy to vehicle traffic
•2017 Price Street Concept Plan
3.Update DTSP
DTSP Action Items for consideration
•Develop Street terminus features/enhancements at street ends. •Close Cypress Street and convert it to pedestrian paseo and expand outdoor dining
•Establish bike share program
•Expands the promenade north from Main to Cypress/Wadsworth street Stairs
Implementation Items cont.
Bike and Ped. Master Plan Action Items
Develop bike/ped wayfinding signage for downtown – could provide direction to Dinosaur Caves Park, the Preserve, Outlets, Butterfly Preserve, Price Historic Park
Parking Management Plan
•Extend paid parking hours from 6pm to 8pm
•Establish a shared electric bike network with docking and charging stations
Implementation Items cont.
Draft Circulation Element
•Convert the Cypress Street bridge to pedestrian and bike only •Add bicycle parking and public seating on the east side of Price Street
•Expand short-term bike parking throughout downtown to
encourage cycling
Other Items/Improvements
Close Pomeroy to vehicle traffic
•Study circulation improvements and parking solution related to loss of parking (structure -v- off site parking)
•Develop Paseo concept for conversion
•Develop plan for deliveries
2017 Price Street Concept Plan
Base Design Elements
•Widen sidewalks
•Improve sidewalks with pavers
•Add planters at median ends
•Crosswalk pavers
•Evenly spaced street trees in tree grates
2017 Price Street Concept Plan
Base Design Elements cont.
•Upgrade streetlights
•String lights (festoon lighting)
•Tree lights
•Upgrade site furnishings
•Benches
•Trash cans
•Bike racks
2017 Price Street Concept Plan
2017 Price Street Concept Plan
Additional Design Options
•Bulbouts
•Center Median with diagonal parking – pavers
•Intersection treatments – pavers
•Banners on light fixtures
•Flower baskets on light fixtures
City Council Direction
1.Are there any action items Council would like to implement immediately?
2.Would Council like to update the DTSP taking into consideration the outstanding action items from the four long range planning documents?
3.Would Council like to update the DTSP taking into account #2 above and including study of closing Pomeroy to vehicle traffic and/or incorporating design elements from the Price Street Concept Plan?
•This item would include identifying sequencing of Dolliver Street Circulation Element improvements and parking solutions
•This item would also include Council study sessions and public outreach component
Questions