HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation 02/06/2018 - Citizen Forum ProgressMarana Citizens’ Forum Program Progress ReportJocelyn Bronson | Town ClerkHeath Vescovi | Economic Development SpecialistFebruary 6, 2018
Program BackgroundThe Marana Citizens’ Forum was created in 2012 to consolidate multiple boards and commissions in a unique way. Modeled loosely on the Arizona Town Hall concept, the Forum engages citizens and community partners in a unique format to address internal government operations affecting the public as well as town-wide issues.We bring this presentation to you now to demonstrate the accomplishments of the delegates over the past 5 years.
Current StaffJocelyn Bronson – Town ClerkHeath Vescovi – Economic Development Specialist
Program Process•2 sessions per year•7 meetings per session , with the 8thmeeting the presentation of recommendations to Council•Meetings Include – Orientation, Data Gathering, Data Presentation, Public Deliberation, Construction and Review of the presentation, and the Presentation
Delegation Composition•Community Partners •Council Appointments•At Large Delegates
History of Recommendations•Since its inception, Delegates have made 12 recommendations to Council•Recommendations vary in subject from Civic Engagement, to Resource Management, to Public Art.
Topic History•Civic Engagement•Managing Local Resources•N. Marana Growth•Job Creation & Retention•Retention Action Plan•DSC Process Improvement•Technology in the Town•Parks and Recreation•Public Safety Education•Citizen Participation in Strategic Plan 3•Marana ZIP Code Issue•Public Art Policy Development
Recommendation 1 – Public Safety Program“Convene an ad hoc group composed of Forum Delegates, Police, Community Partners and other Town staff to organize the campaign.”•15-member ad hoc group convened•Discussed topics to be addressed as well as marketing strategies•Identified target audience•Recommended video as the form of media•Outcome: “FOCUS” Awareness Video Series
Recommendation 2 – DSC Process Improvement Initiative“Create an initial and regular process review standard, and leverage online capabilities to enhance DSC processes and available information.”•Initiated internal performance audit•Revamped web presence through form and information consolidation and by adding fillable forms•Helped redesign web layout to ease navigability and make more user friendly•Includes new development plan packages•AIR (All Inclusive Review) process•Continuous review and update of fees, forms, information, etc., and exploring online payment systems.
Tangerine Sky Park At Ad Hoc Committee•Ad hoc committee of 5 Delegates was assembled•Worked with Town Manager’s Office (Tony Hunter)•Helped establish aesthetic design parameters and location•Aided in the creation of an RFP for a public art piece•Assisted in artist selection•Engaged MUSD for youth component•Outcome: Deer at Tangerine Sky Park
Recommendation 3 – Public Art Policy“Develop and adopt an official public art policy. The core elements should include artistic themes, appropriate art locations, responsible project financing and management, and different types of art.”•Direction from Town Manager’s Office to explore and draft a town-wide public art policy for Council’s consideration.•Include appropriate town departments, as well as outside subject matter experts•Compare and contrast other policies•Include important elements: funding, location selection, art type, artist selection method, etc.
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Potential Topic
Selection
1. Get Out the Vote: 2018 is an election year for the Town of Marano. Candidates will
be vying for four seats/ This is an opportunity to create an outreach campaign that
will lessen voter apathy and address the concept of "voter fatigue" by increasing
voter turnout for local elections.
2. Citizen Engagement in Budget Management & Financial Transparency: Citizens do
have a voice in the way the Town's financial resources are budgeted and
managed. As Marano grows and develops more projects to enhance the
community and the visibility of the Town's many natural resources, citizen input is
key. What tools can be used to engage citizens more fully in the budget process?
3. Civic Engagement in Volunteerism, Neighborhood Meetings, & Public Forums:
What approaches can be used to encourage citizens to participate in Town
programs and events? What would be unique strategies or opportunities to connect
with neighbors and neighborhoods to create a small town sense of community to a
growing population?
4. Update to the General Plan: Every 10 years the town is required under Arizona law
to re-adopt a General Plan or adopt a new General Plan. The General Plan is a
comprehensive document that maps out zoning, planning and annexation for the
current and future development of the town. How can we best solicit opinions from
citizens on what types of development they want and where it should or could be
located?
5. Parks & Recreation Healthy Community: Delegates would explore potential
expansion and maintenance plans for current and future Marano trail systems as
well as methods to engage citizens in increased use of these trails and other
outdoor activity programs to foster a healthier and more active community.
6. Water Conservation Efforts: Explore developing an ongoing project using
innovative methods of water conservation that can be incorporated into Marano
Water service areas and consider how these programs or methods can be
implemented and communicated effectively to the general public.