01-21-21 Commission Priority Setting_Visioning Workshop adopted minutesATTENDANCE:
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Commission Priority Setting/Visioning Workshop
Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 5:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2
Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5
Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM)
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
CALL TO ORDER
Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at
5:02 p.m.
Mayor Glasser welcomed the facilitator, Linda Lanier, and asked each Commissioner to self
identify.
1. WELCOME (SHANE CORBIN, CITY MANAGER)
CM Corbin addressed the Commission and spoke about the benefits resulting from these
priority -setting sessions. CM Corbin introduced Linda Lanier, Facilitator.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Glasser opened the Courtesy of the Floor and explained the process for providing public
comments. City Clerk Bartle confirmed there were no written comments submitted and called
the following speaker:
Joyce Freeman spoke about the lack of drainage and maintenance to the ditch running from
Simmons Road to Jackson Road causing flooding in her neighborhood.
There being no additional requests to speak, Mayor Glasser closed Public Comments.
3. REVIEW OF 2020 PRIORITIES AND THEIR STATUS. DID THE PROCESS WORK?
CM Corbin reported there are things on last year's priority list that were completed and some
that were not. He noted that COVID-19 really absorbed a lot of time that could have been spent
working on other projects.
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4. OVERVIEW OF NOMINAL GROUP PROCESS, SMART FRAMEWORK FOR GOAL
SETTING AND URGENT/IMPORTANT MATRIX (LINDA LANIER,
FACILITATOR)
Ms. Lanier explained the purpose for setting priorities and commended the Commission on their
continued attention to them.
Ms. Lanier reviewed the process and the use of the SMART framework for goal -setting which
must be:
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable/actionable
• Results focused
• Time based
Ms. Lanier spoke about the Eisenhower Model and determining what is urgent and important.
The Commission established ground rules - listen, bottom line upfront, no personal attacks, and
no interruptions.
Ms. Lanier explained that her presentation sheets include the goals from last year and the new
goals submitted by Commissioners in advance of this workshop.
DCM Hogencamp explained the process of using the information and ideas from this workshop
to come up with a new list of priorities for the Commission to formally vote on later. CM Corbin
agreed to the process and noted the list will be voted on by resolution.
5. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF RESPONSES FROM COMMISSIONERS
ACCORDING TO SUBJECT AREAS. COMMISSIONERS WILL VOTE FOR THEIR
PERSONAL PRIORITIES IN EACH SUBJECT AREA. (LINDA LANIER AND
GROUP)
Ms. Lanier presented sheets on each of the following categories. During the presentation, CM
Corbin and staff reported the status of various projects and the Commission provided input and
offered additional ideas to consider. Once all the categories and ideas were presented and
discussed, they went back through them to identify those that could be grouped with similar
items.
Capital Planning/Budgeting/Infrastructure
Planning - 5 - 10 years
• infrastructure
• streets
• roads
• parks
• utilities
• buildings
• Better Jax
• Lifeguard Station
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Flooding
• plan
• funding
• Hopkins Creek
• sea level rise adaptation
Community centers
• needs - larger meeting space
• survey
Clarity rights-of-way
• ownership
• use
Debt policy
Property acquisition fund
• conservation
• other uses
Opportunities
• underutilized/blighted areas
• new revenue streams
Stormwater Rate study
Review City Attorney model
Lifeguard Station
Environmental Leader
LEED - continue to raise score
City model and lobby for environmental stewardship (including pervious)
Solutions
2016 report
Focus on city policies
• handicapped access
• connectivity
Science -based approach
Trees
• no net loss
• Tree Code
Youth Council - involve them
Mayport Road
Community Redevelopment Agency - Tax Increment Financing
Public Art - Facade Improvement grants
USPS building
Update Comp Plan - rezoning up Mayport Road
Annexation
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Multi -modal Mobility/Safety
Parking
• north beach
• paid parking
• beachside seasonal
• survey of parking
• comprehensive
Complete streets policy
• traffic calming
• Street by street review using traffic engineer
Connectivity
• walks
• paths
• crossings
• FDOT
Safety
• bicycles
• tour de parks
• PR campaign
• grants
Promote family activity
• Hanna Park access
Oualitv of Life
Equity
• recreation
• art
• history
• spending
• neighborhood identity
Health
• blue zones
• food deserts
• recreation/wellness - youth seniors
• COVID safety
Livability
• affordable housing
• workforce housing
• military friendly
• pet friendly
• transportation - JTA
Recreation
• Vet. Memorial Park
• beautify parks
• prioritize
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Small business support
• zoning
• education
• facade grants
• murals
• merchants
Beauty
• rights of way
• decrease sign pollution
Partner Development
Legislative action plan
• Communication issues
Add Mayport Waterfront Partnership
Human services organizations
Private funding/underwriting
• events
• biking
Promote committees
Outreach & engagement
City Services
Recruit/maintain qualified municipal workers
Customer service / Streamline permitting
JEA franchise
Public safety
• crime mapping
• community policing (COPS)
Ms. Lanier went back through the separate lists and grouped some ideas together.
Voting
Ms. Lanier requested that the Commissioners use their 10 blue sticker dots to designate their top
choices of importance. The group recessed at 7:19 p.m. and reconvened at 7:27 p.m.
Results
Ms. Lanier reported the results of the voting session as follows:
Planning - 5-10 year plan - 5 dots
Community Redevelopment Agency - 4 dots
Health - 3 dots
Small business support - 3 dots
Complete Streets - 6 dots
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Annexation - 4 dots
Customer Service and Streamline permitting - 4 dots
Community Centers - 2 dots
Clarify rights of way - 2 dots
City model and lobby for environmental stewardship (including pervious) - 4 dots
Trees - 2 dots
JEA Franchise - 2 dots
Livability - 2 dots
Parking - 2 dots
Equity - 1 dot
Hanna Park access - 1 dot
Recruit/maintain qualified municipal workers - 1 dot
Public Safety - 1 dot
Stormwater Rate Study - 1 dot
The Commission discussed the results.
Next Steps
DCM Hogencamp reiterated his plan to prepare a list of priorities for the Commission's review
and approval. CM Corbin explained there may be ideas or projects that would require a budget
amendment.
Adjournment
There being no further discussion, Mayor Glasser declared the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved:
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
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