council retreat 2202010
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Integrated Community Sustainability Planning
and other confounding topics
Duvall Council Retreat February 20, 2010
Elizabeth Walker
Future Duvall Survey
Findings:Poor design – similar/duplicate questions; too long; open
query allowing for comments (cannot easily categorize or quantify for statistical relevance)
Open offering – true representation of community?Lack of Planning – what was the plan for the results?Interpretation of responses – too subjectiveWe have an obligation to report back to the participantsWhere do we go from here with no resources or
champion?
There is some value in the responses!
Economic Development
Economic Development Committee Unclear direction No leadership – no dedicated staff
City’s role in Economic Development Community expectationsYet we are motivated to increase commercial tax base
Commitment to an Economic Development SummitWhat was the goal?
Challenges/Current Reality
No Funds for new programs
No available City Resources
No Clear Direction
What is Sustainability?
Creating the kind of world we want for ourselves, our neighbors, and future generations
Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
A sustainable world is one in which we do not deplete, dump, degrade or demean
What is Sustainability?
Why Duvall?
Happening around us – Snoqualmie, Carnation, Seattle
Promoted by the CountyA better way to planning – holisticWe have several opportunities right now to beginMy new skills and interest are available at a very
reasonable cost
What is ICSP?
Integrated Community Sustainability Planning
Community-based “Community owned, municipally led” (initiated)
A long-term plan (process), developed in consultation with community members that provided for the community to realize sustainability objectives it has for the environmental, cultural, social and economic dimensions of its identity.
What is ICSP?
A successful framework and process in which to take a community through a transformational change toward what sustainability is for that community
A journey and a destinationOther lessons:
Invest in education and capacity buildingBuild shared intention (vision)Feed momentum with strategic actions
Several tools to use on any scale
Project Scope
Present to CouncilPresent to CouncilForm Council Sustainability CommitteeForm Council Sustainability Committee
Project AwarenessProject AwarenessInvitation to Join CAGInvitation to Join CAG
Pro
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Create a Governance & Project PlanCreate a Governance & Project Plan
Recruit CAG membersRecruit CAG members
Vis
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Draft Descriptions of SuccessDraft Descriptions of SuccessCouncil Reviews D.O.S.Council Reviews D.O.S.Post D.O.S. Online and Collect Public FeedbackPost D.O.S. Online and Collect Public Feedback
Prepare InventoryPrepare Inventory
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Celebrate Current SuccessesCelebrate Current Successes
Brid
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p Identify & Recommend New Initiatives
Identify & Recommend New InitiativesPrepare Economic Development Strategy
Prepare Economic Development Strategy
Co
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Jo
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Prepare Business Case to Expand Planning to Other Focus Areas
Prepare Business Case to Expand Planning to Other Focus Areas
Promote New Economic Development Strategy
Promote New Economic Development Strategy
Project Initiation
Council Approval of ProcessDraft Council Sustainability CommitmentConfirm Governance StructureFinalize Project Plan
Engagement Activities, Audience, ResourcesProject Outcomes
Confirm Timeline and Key Dates
Proposed Governance Plan
City Sustainability CommitmentCity Sustainability Commitment
Council Sustainability Committee plus Staff (Planning, Finance, Public Works)
Council Sustainability Committee plus Staff (Planning, Finance, Public Works)
Citizens Advisory Group
Citizens Advisory Group
Broad Public Involvement
Broad Public Involvement
Decision Makers
Community Leaders & Input
Structuring the Process
Sustainability Committee Tasks: Survey results – develop take-home messagesCoordinate the first community event – ‘Summit’Develop the Process, Governance, Communications PlanRecruit for Citizens Advisory Group of
champions/leaders/change makersLead the process and keep long-term City vision in mind
Budget & Resources: $0; Three Council members and staff
The Invitation
Community Event:Report on the survey resultsPresent what the City’s Sustainability Commitment and
approach to long-term sustainability planningPresent next steps and how people can participateInvite people to join the CAG
Mail Out:Send out a notice to introduce project to community and invite
people to participate and join the CAG
Budget & Outcomes: $$$ for event and mail out expenses – creative ideas!!!Community awareness of projectInvitation to join CAG
Visioning
Visioning Steps:
1. CAG Drafts Descriptions of Success for ED
2. Sustainability Committee Reviews statements
3. Gather community input on statements ‘Future Duvall’ website (CAG managed)
Outcome: Descriptions of Success for Economic Development
Sustainability Gap & Inventory
1. Prepare inventory: Identify current initiatives and resources that address the ED description of success
Staff identifies what the City is doingCAG identifies community resources (e.g. Chamber programs)SC and CAG perform a sustainability analysis
2. Celebrate Successes: Post descriptions of success, inventory, and analysis on Future Duvall website
Outcome: Clarity and Awareness of current City initiatives and resources and effectiveness of ICSP process
Bridging the Gap
Identify New Initiatives and Resources:
1. CAG conducts research and puts forward recommendations Interviews with Chamber of Commerce Best Practice Review on what other small cities have done Meet with staff and Council to review what could potentially work
in Duvall
2. Sustainability Committee reviews recommendations
Outcomes: A new Economic Development Strategy
Continuing the Journey
1. Create a Business Case to continue ICSP process Expand process and plan for other community
systems
2. Celebrate Successes: Promote Economic Development Strategy
Budget considerations: Budget package for 2011 Budget discussion (6/10)
Other Focus Areas
Sustainability Committee and appropriate staff lead utilize the sustainability ‘filter’:
Comprehensive Plan UpdatesTransportationHousingArts and Culture
Celebrate successes now with:Main Street ProjectWaste Management
Objectives
City Sustainability CommitmentForm the Sustainability Committee in place of the
ED CommitteeApprove the Governance approach with the
forming of the CAGAllow the SC to begin work with staff
SurveySummitICSP for ED Identify and communicate existing successes