Item Coversheet
 STAFF REPORT
For Meeting of January 11, 2021
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item # 12.B.

TITLE:  Goal Setting Report Update 
Subject

2020 Council Goal Setting Update

Summary and Background

Update on Council Goals set and adopted in early 2020.

Tie-In to Council Goals:

 

Completion

Goal 1 - Engage the Community on Important Issues and the Development of a vision for the city

October 2021

 

 

Goal 2 - Exercise fiscal prudence

 

Conduct a study of long-range financial scenarios

1-Apr-21

Evaluate all of the city's system development charges (SDCs)

July 2021

Evaluate all city fee levels (including credit card convenience fees)

Complete

 

 

Goal 3 - Support the development of housing to meet the demands of Hermiston's increasing workforce

 

Fund infrastructure improvements that support the development of new housing and enhance overall community livability

Ongoing

Investigate available tools to improve Hermiston's neighborhoods through code enforcement and beautification efforts that enhance overall community livability

1-Jul-21

Conduct a housing market study to understand the best investment options for public investments

1-Dec-21

Analyze Business Case for 55+ living

1-Dec-21

 

 

Goal 4 - Support Hermiston's local economy through attracting new businesses and connecting the City's workforce with job opportunities

 

Partner with existing workforce development efforts to educate companies on alternative hiring options.

1-Dec-22

Support the completion and build out of South Hermiston Industrial Park.

1-Oct-21

 

 

Goal 5 - Invest in Hermiston's transportation infrastructure to meet growth demands and improve overall traffic flow.

 

Fund the realignment project for Geer/Harper.

1-Jul-21

Extend Gettman Rd from 207 to 395.

1-Dec-23

Complete an analysis of the River Bridge.

1-Dec-22

Instigate a Discussion with ODOT on ways to Improve Lighting on 395

1-Apr-22

Analyze a borrowing strategy for street improvements

1-Apr-22

Analyze a one-way street strategy for Orchard/Hermiston Ave.

1-Dec-23

 

 

Goal - 6 Improve the community’s access to justice

 

Finish Improvements to Court Administrative Processes

1-Apr-21

Take back adjudication of A Misdemeanors

1-Jul-21

 

 

Goal 7 - Provide city facilities that meet the current and future needs of the Hermiston community

 

Prepare a City facilities plan/assessment in connection with the community vision.

1-Jul-22

Prepare a feasibility plan including partnerships and community support for action related to a possible Health Wellness and Aquatic Center.

1-Oct-22

 

 




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Requested Action/Motion

No Action Requested

Submitted By:  BYRON SMITH