CITY OF SIGNAL HILLStrategic Planning Work Session
May 2023
With You Today
2 Annie Rose FavreauSenior Manager
Colleen RozillisPartner
Agenda
County of Maui Strategic Plan | Work Session A
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PLANNING OVERVIEW
02 MISSION, VISION, VALUE ACTIVITIES
03 GOALS OVERVIEW AND ACTIVITY
04 NEXT STEPS
Strategic Planning Overview
4 Milestones
5 JAN-MAR
MAR-MAY
MAY-JUN
JUN-JUL
Moss Adams
Community
Management
Council
Mission, Vision, and Values
6 Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission, vision, and value statements are the foundation on which the strategic plan is built.
They provide the context for decision making, compromises, and developing solutions. Example: Does the proposed program, service, or activity … Support our long-term vision for our community?
Help us to achieve our mission?
Align with our values as an organization?
Values
8 Values Brainstorm Themes
Accountable
Honest
Transparent
Responsible
Innovation
Embrace Change
Committed to Growth
Inclusive
Collaborative
Diverse
Ethical
Doing What’s Right
Self-Less
Sustainable
Long-Term Thinking
Visionary
Draft Values
Accountable: We take ownership of our actions and are open, honest, and clear in our communications with each other and the community.
Ethical: We do what’s right, even when it’s difficult.
Inclusive: Our diversity is our strength. All members of our staff and community are valued and respected for their unique perspective and backgrounds.
Innovative: Excellent community service relies on listening to our constituents, anticipating challenges, and embracing change. We continuously learn, adapt, and innovate in support of our community.
Sustainable: We make financially and environmentally sustainable choices to ensure that future generations can thrive in the City of Signal Hill.
Staff Ratings
Collaboration
Communication
Complexity of ethical decision-making
Effective communication
Fairness
Honesty
Importance of ethical behavior
Integrity
Leadership
Mentorship
Progressive/forward thinking
Public safety
Retention
Staff growth
Support
Teamwork
Understanding
Value Exercise
Put on your nametag
Pair up
Introduce yourselves
Sticky dot voting
Green = good
Yellow = let’s talk
Group discussion
Vision
13 Vision Brainstorm Themes
“It’s all downhill from here …”
Business-friendly environment
Creating and celebrating our unique culture
Desirability/a place people want to be
Diverse community
Diverse financial base
Family-friendly environment
Green spaces
Hilltop views
Pride of ownership
Retraining identity/community uniqueness
Safety
Small-town feel
Walkable
Vision Statement Vote
Option 1The City of Signal Hill is a place where people want to live, work, and create community.
Option 2The City of Signal Hill is a desirable place to live because of its safe neighborhoods, abundant business opportunities, inclusive culture, and beautiful green spaces.
Mission
16 Mission Brainstorm Themes
Who do we serve?
Residents
Visitors
Business owners and employees
Youth, next generation, future residents
The whole of our diverse community
What do we do?
Anticipate change, anticipate needs
Create community and physical infrastructure
Create recreational and cultural opportunities
Create strategic partnerships
Provide municipal services that help our community thrive Provide safety and security
Respond to community needs
Responsible stewards
Responsibly manage resources
Support quality of life
Support the business community
We do what needs to be done, what other’s done
Mission Statement Vote
Option 1Our mission is to help all our residents thrive by responsibly managing resources, anticipating change, and responding to community needs. We provide excellent municipal services, build strategic partnerships, support our business community, and create diverse cultural and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Option 2Our mission is to provide excellent municipal services, build strategic partnerships, support our business community, and create diverse cultural and recreational opportunities for our residents and visitors.
Goal Areas
19 Staff Ranking
Internal Improvements: Strengthen internal communication, systems, staffing levels, and processes to improve the City’s work environment
3.94 Public Safety: Improving public safety
5.56 Economy: Improving the local economy and supporting local businesses
6.33 Financial Stability: Improving the financial stability and resilience of the City
7.17 Downtown Development: Creating a more vibrant downtown core
7.22 Capital Infrastructure: Improving the City’s physical infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, buildings, etc.)
7.78 Housing and Homelessness: Improving access to affordable housing and reducing homelessness
8.56 Community Engagement: Improving how the City engages and communicates with residents
8.67 Water Infrastructure: Improving the City’s water infrastructure
8.67 Improving or Expanding City Services: Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of City services
8.94 Recreation and Culture: Improving access to recreational and cultural activities and spaces (parks, libraries, art events, sports)
9.67 Emergency Preparedness: Improving residents’ capacity to prepare/respond to a major emergency or natural disaster
9.78 Partnerships: Improving relationships with the City’s government partners (other cities, special districts, etc.)
10.06 Equity and Inclusion: Increasing the City’s ability to provide services in an equitable and inclusive manner
11.67 Environmental Impact: Improving the City’s environmental impact
12.11 ACTIVITYGoal Prioritization Activity
21 Next Steps
County of Maui Strategic Plan | Work Session A
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Moss Adams to develop initial list of objectives/actions for input from Council and Management 02 Draft plan review with Council and Management
03 Community input on draft plan
REFLECTION QUESTION
What’s one new idea or insight from tonight’s session that was meaningful to you? 23 THANK YOU
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