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San Luis Obispo City Council votes on Major City Goals for 2009-2011

Each council member had 40 points to allocate among the goals, with no more than 5 allowed to go to any one goal.
Read about the results of the goal-setting.

 

 Goal Statement

Romero

Settle

Ashbaugh

Carter

Marx

Total

Major City goals

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continue efforts on projects which relieve traffic congestion such as: street modifications, intersection improvements, pedestrian improvements, bicycle facilities, traffic signal operations and public transit

5

 

5

 

5

 

3

 

5

 

23

 

Adopt a balanced budget that retains the City's fiscal health, preserves critical services and implements long term productivity improvements and cost-reduction strategies

5

 

5

 

4

 

5

 

4

 

23

 

Sustain an effective level of core existing infrastructure maintenance such as: streets, sidewalks, creek & flood protection, parks and the protection of other physical assets

4

 

5

 

5

 

3

 

5

 

22

 

In collaboration with Cal Poly, Cuesta and the business community, develop strategies to increase economic development including emphasis on head of household jobs and environmentally sustainable businesses

4

 

4

 

5

 

4

 

3

 

20

 

Other  important objectives

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initiate a focused revision of the Land Use and Circulation Elements

3

3

2

3

5

16

Continue efforts to acquire, preserve and protect Open Space and develop a master plan for city-owned agricultural land

1

3

3

3

5

15

Adopt and begin implementing a plan to reduce greenhouse gases and conserve energy for municipal operations and the community

1

2

5

2

5

15

Expand downtown beautification efforts to include enhanced maintenance and cleanliness, a review and upgrade of standards and making phased physical improvements

5

2

3

4

0

14

Complete a draft Historic Preservation Ordinance and update the inventory of historic and cultural resources within the city

1

2

3

3

3

12

As resources permit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advance the Mid-Higuera flood protection improvements by seeking Zone 9 funding to complete design, obtain approvals and progress toward construction as resources will allow

5

2

1

2

0

10

Identify and pursue opportunities to implement the "10 year plan to end chronic homelessness"

1

2

3

4

0

10

Update master tree plan and develop recommendations to renew the urban forest and plant more trees

1

2

0

2

5

10

Develop plans and specifications and seek funding to construct skate park

4

2

1

2

0

9

 

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